Everest Trek: Sherpas & Mt Everest

Mount Everest has captivated intrepid men and women since the 1920s. The exploits of legends such as George Mallory, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay put the mighty mountain on the map; thousands have followed, making huge sacrifices – many with their lives – in their own attempts to the summit.

But today, the trek to Everest Base Camp has become an achievable goal for people from all walks of life who want a glimpse of the world’s highest peak. In 2012, between 35,000 and 37,000 people trekked in the Everest region.

Aside from breathtaking scenery, travellers to the region can experience unique Sherpa culture by visiting monasteries and museums along the way. Days are filled with walking for the sheer pleasure of it, past colourful prayer wheels and across swing bridges straight out of an Indiana Jones movie, while evenings are rewarded with hot food and conversation with like-minded people around the dining-room fire.

The heady mix of natural beauty, fascinating culture and a personal sense of achievement, as well as warm Nepalese hospitality from the people of the Solukhumbu region, makes the Everest Base Camp trek one of the world’s most unforgettable.

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel. Trek Briefing & Free day for Rest.

Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals Provided: None
Day 02 : Flt Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding

Transfer to Airport: 15 minutes drive.
Flight Kathmandu to Lukla: 30 minutes
Trek Lukla to Phakding: 3 - 4 hours / Elevation: 2610 mtrs
Overnight at Local Lodge
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03 : Trek to Namche Bazaar

Trek to Namche Bazaar: 6 - 7 hours / Elevation: 3300 mtrs
Overnight at Local Lodge
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04 : Excursion Day at Namche Bazaar / Visit Thamo or Khumjung

Elevation: 3300 mtrs
Overnight at Local Lodge
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05 : Trek to Tyengboche

Trek to Tyengboche: 6 hours / Elevation: 3860 mtrs
Overnight at Local Lodge
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06 : Trek to Monjo

Trek to Monjo: 6 - 7 hours / Elevation: 2835 mtrs
Overnight at Local Lodge
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07 : Trek to Lukla.

Trek to Lukla: 5 hours / Elevation: 2840 mtrs
Overnight at Local Lodge
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Day 08 : Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. Free Day

Transfer to hotel in Kathmandu: 20 minutes
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Day 09 : Kathmandu. Free Day / Contingency Day incase of bad weather

Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Day 10 : Departure Transfer to airport

Meals Provided: Breakfast

The Trek Cost Includes:

All private airport transfers in Nepal as per Itinerary
Domestic Airfare: Ktm / Lukla / Ktm via domestic flight
(Check in bag: 10kg, hand carry: 5kg), all taxes, surcharge included
Everest Foothills trek with 1 Guide & porters (1porter carries 2 clients baggage) during trekking duration
(Porter carries a maximum of 30 kgs, 15 kg per client)
Accommodation during trek will be local lodges with common bathroom
3 nights, Kathmandu: twin/triple sharing Hotel of Choice with breakfast
Staff & Porter insurance
All meals during trek as per Itinerary

The Trek Cost Excludes:

All expenses of personal nature: tips, personal drinking water, hot shower can be directly given to lodge owner
International Airfare, visa, single supplement (available in Kathmandu only)