9 days tour

Shortest Everest Base Camp Trek 9 Days

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Shortest Everest Base Camp Trek 9 Days

This tour includes:

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All necessary paperwork including Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit & Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees. Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company). Use of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag and walking poles (if you donโ€™t have your own, to be returned after trip completed). Sherpa Expedition and Trekking T-shirt Government taxes and official expenses. Trip achievement certificate after successful trip completion. Oxygen meter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) which will ensure your health during the trek. Assistant guide for groups of 8 or more people.

Guide

A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.

Meals

Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek. Fresh fruit every evening after dinner.

Transport

Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep.

Accommodation

Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.

Flights

Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight with private airport transfer and domestic airport tax.

Not included:

Optional

Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people).

Insurance

Personal travel insurance

Others

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch, and dinner. Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport โ€“ Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15-day visa. Personal travel and medical insurance. Strong, helpful Sherpa porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment, his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance (one porter for two people). International airfare. Your personal expenses. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic, soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cocoa, mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses) All desserts & sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding. Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses. Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected) Excess baggage of more than 10 kg for Lukla flight. Please be advised that if you need to return early from the trek due to reasons such as sickness, unfavorable weather conditions, personal issues, itinerary modifications, or any other unforeseen circumstances, the following conditions apply: - Any payments made for flights, hotel accommodations, mountain room bookings, meals, and related expenses are nonrefundable. - You will be required to cover the costs of hotel stays, meals, and other expenses in Kathmandu independently. Additionally, please note that during the months of March to May and September to November, all flights will depart from Ramechhap. It will be necessary for you to make a 4-5 hour drive from Kathmandu to Ramechhap in order to catch your flight. Kindly consider these terms and arrangements carefully before commencing your trek. Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.

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Itinerary of your trip Shortest Everest Base Camp Trek 9 Days

  • Day 1 Fly From Kathmandu To Lukla & Trek To Phakding (2,610M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fly From Kathmandu To Lukla & Trek To Phakding (2,610M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      Today we take a short flight from Kathmandu and then trek to Phakding (2610m), a small village in the Khumbu region of Nepal in the Dudh Kosi river valley.

  • Day 2 Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek From Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we trek through the valley with the Dudh Kosi River at our side. On several occasions, you cross the Dudh Kosi River on suspension bridges before climbing higher before reaching the small village of Jorsale in the Khumbu region โ€“ just south of Namche Bazaar. After a two hour trek, you will finally reach Namche with some fascinating views along the way, including some spectacular views of captivating Mt. Everest (Sagamartha in Nepali). You enter the Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale where authorities will check your license. Continuing on for another 5 or 6 hours of fairly hard going we arrive at Namche Bazaar.

  • Day 3 Trek From Namche To Pangboche (3,930) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek From Namche To Pangboche (3,930) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we head off to Tengboche and along the trail have our first views of several enormous peaks: Ama Dablam (6812m), Lhotse Shar (8393m), Taboche (6495m), Khangtega (6782m), and Thamserku (6623m). As we continue we come to an Army barrack at Phunke Tenga (22335m) and arrive at Tengboche where we stop for lunch. After lunch we visit the famous Tibetan Tengboche Buddhist monastery and later continue on the trail and pass the Sagarmatha National park office at Debouche. Continuing we finally reach Pangboche and visit the Gompa (temple). Tonight we stay here.

  • Day 4 Trek From Pangboche To Thukla (4,620M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek From Pangboche To Thukla (4,620M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we head off up stone steps until we reach Pheriche and later Thukla where we stay the night.

  • Day 5 Trek From Thukla To Everest Base Camp (5,170M) And Back To Gorak Shep (5,180M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek From Thukla To Everest Base Camp (5,170M) And Back To Gorak Shep (5,180M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we follow the trail and stop for lunch at Gorakshep. After lunch we continue until we reach Everest Base Camp (5364) where you have a spectacular view of Nuptse. After stopping for lunch we trek toward EBC following a trail alongside the Khumbu ice sheet. The trek around the ice sheet takes around 1.5 hours before crossing the glacier and into the region of EBC (5360m). At base camp you will have an opportunity to meet other climbers and share stories. From EBC you will have views of the Khumbu ice sheet and glacier with its frightening and dangerous crevices. We will then descend to Gorakshep where we stay the night.

  • Day 6 Hike Up To Kalapathar (5,550M) & Trek To Pheriche (4,280M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hike Up To Kalapathar (5,550M) & Trek To Pheriche (4,280M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      The early morning trek to Kalapathar (5550m) from Gorakshep will take around two hours. After a short climb to Kalapathar, you will have uninterrupted views of Everest and other towering peaks. The magnificent photos of Everest seen on the internet are taken from this vantage point. From here we head down to Gorakshep, a fairly easy downhill trek. At Gorakshep, we stop for tea and a snack before continuing on our descent to Pheriche. After accomplishing your goal of reaching EBC and experiencing high altitude climbing, you will sleep soundly at Pheriche. Todayโ€™s trek will take between 6 to 7 hours.

  • Day 7 Trek From Pheriche To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek From Pheriche To Namche Bazaar (3,440M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Leaving Pheriche we take a fairly easy trek for around 30 minutes before reaching Tengboche and then descend to Phunkithanga (3200m). Our final trek is to Namche where we can celebrate our success and reminisce sharing the highlights. This is also your last opportunity to appreciate the beauty of these towering peaks. At Namche you can reconnect via the internet with the outside world, visit the bread shop and maybe hang out at a bar!

  • Day 8 Trek From Namche Bazaar To Lukla (2,860M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Trek From Namche Bazaar To Lukla (2,860M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      It is a fairly long day with a 7-hour trek from Namche to Lukla, which is mostly downhill with several sections of level ground. We leave the Sagarmatha National Park and eventually reach Lukla where we stay overnight.

  • Day 9 Fly From Lukla To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 30 Minutes Flight.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fly From Lukla To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 30 Minutes Flight.

      Our morning flight will have us reach Kathmandu in around 30 minutes. During the flight, you will have a birds-eye view of many of the worldโ€™s soaring peaks in the Himalaya Ranges. Your guide will escort you from the airport to your hotel.  

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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