Nepal – Everest Base Camp trek and helicopter ride

Itinerary

We stick to the schedule but sometimes we have to adapt to the weather changes or unforeseen situations.

DAY 1

Transfer from the airport to the hotel. After the accommodation we will have a technical meeting.

DAY 2

We will visit some of the sights in Kathmandu. Stupa Boudhanath impresses by its size, being one of the largest buildings of it’s kind in the world. Since 1979 it has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The historic town of Patan is known for its impressive cultural heritage. Also, it is worth mentioning  the Patan Durbar market, included on the UNESCO list of the seven “monument areas” forming the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Area. Because of the sculptures made from rock, metal or other materials, the outside of the buildings resembles an outdoor museum. Another important touristic attraction is the Swayambhu ancient religious complex located atop a hill in Kathmandu. The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. A Tibetan monastery, a museum and a library are more recent additions.

Swayambu is also known as the Monkey Temple.

DAY 3

Kathmandu-Lukla flight (lasts 45 minutes). The airport was built in 1964 under the guidance of Edmund Hillary. Initially, the airport was built on the flatter land of farmers, but they did not want to give up their land. Trek to Phakding or Monjo (3/4 h, located at 2640 m altitude). Phakding is a village in the Khumbu region, Nepal, also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

DAY 4

Trek from Phakding or Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3 / 4h, 3440m). Namche Bazaar is popular with trekkers in the Khumbu region, especially for altitude acclimatization, and is the gateway to the high Himalaya. The town has a number of lodgings and stores catering to the needs of visitors as well as a number of internet cafés.

DAY 5

Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.

DAY 6

Trek from Namche  to Tengboche (4 / 5h) 3860m. From here, a view of the Himalayan Mountains is revealed, with famous peaks such as Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam.

DAY 7

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4 / 5h) 4350m.

DAY 8

Acclimatization day in Dingboche and climbing to Nangkartshang peak (5083m).

DAY 9

Trek from Dingboche to  Lobuche (4 / 5h) located at 4910m.

DAY 10

Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (3 / 4h) 5170m. Quick stop for lunch and then the last trek to reach Everest Base Camp, the place where many dream to see at least once in a lifetime. The landscape is impressive, hard to describe in words. Trekk back to Gorakshep.

DAY 11

Trek to Kalapathar 5545m. It starts early in the morning to see the sunrise and a closer look to the Mt. Everest and Khumbu Glacier (2 / 3h). Back to Gorakshep. Return flight to Lukla by helicopter.

DAY 12

Lukla – Kathmandu flight by plane (40 / 45m) 1350 m and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 13

Return home

 

Recommended TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

Sleeping bag with minimum comfort temperature of -10 degrees Celsius

Backpack

Sunglasses – 100% UV protection

Sunscreen – face and lips – 50+ SPF

Water bottle/Thermos bottle

First aid kit

Head lamp with backup batteries

 

 

Recommended CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR

Long sleeve thermal blouse and trousers (we recommend merino wool)

Lightweight trousers for hiking

Waterproof pants (Overpants)

Trekking poles (optional)

Gore-tex jacket

Fleece or wind jacket

Down jacket

Rain cape

2 Pairs of gloves

Beanie/buffs/windproof face mask

4-5 Pairs of socks (we recommend merino wool)

High altitude boots and lightweight footwear for short visits (sandals, sports shoes).