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Mount Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and return by Helicopter

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Difficulty

Easy

Duration

14

Max Altitude

5620 M


Season

April


A challenge even for experienced hikers: the trek to the most famous base camp in the world. A magnificent high mountain panorama, crowned by the ice cones of the eight- thousander, makes the way to the destination here. Through old monasteries and Sherpa villages, we walk to the foot of the highest mountain in the world Mt Everest.

Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and Everest are our constant companions. From the vantage point of the Kala Patthar (5,620 m) we enjoy the most spectacular mountain panorama in the world: Mount Everest is within reach! We return by helicopter after we reach to our destination. 

Tip - If you want to experience the expedition at Base Camp, you should travel in April.

  • 1st day: Arrival in Kathmandu

    Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu. Hotel Mulberry (B)

  • Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

    Today we visit 3 different World Heritage sites. Boudhanath – A Buddhist Stupa, Pashupatinath – Biggest Hindu Temple and Swaymbunath – A shrine where both Hinduism and Buddhism is practiced. You will be accompanied by a certified City tour guide.We return back to the hotel around afternoon and then have some free time before final preparations for flight tomorrow to Lukla. Hotel Mulberry. (B)

  • Day 3: Fly to Lukla and start trek to Phakding

    Flight to Lukla and start of trekking with a short leg to Phakding.Sherpa Shangrila Resort. (B, D)

  • Day 4: Day trip – Phakding acclimatization day

    At the entrance of the Khumbu valley, there are mountain landscapes that take your breath away: We climb to Rimijung Hill at 3,600 m and enjoy the view to Kusum Kanguru (6,367 m) and the beautiful Thamserku (6,623 m). Descent to Phakding. (B, D)

  • Day 5: Namche Bazar

    Along the river Dudh Kosi we reach the Sagarmatha National Park and climb to the Sherpa capital Namche Bazar. Hotel Sherpaland (B, D)

  • Day 6: Acclimatization day - Namche Bazar

    A nice panorama day awaits us today: We climb up to the Hotel Everest View. As soon as we reach the top of the hill, grandiose views open up to Mount Everest and the Ama Dablam (6,812 m).Descent to Namche. (B, D)

  • Day 7: Tengboche/ Debuche

    With beautiful views of Ama Dablam we walk to Sanasa and descend to the river Phunki Tenga. After a rest climb to Tengboche and overnight there. (B, D)

  • Day 8: Dingboche

    We hike over the old Sherpa village Pangboche, accompanied by the beautiful Ama Dablam to Dingboche. Overnight in Dingboche.(B, D)

  • Day 9: Acclimatization day - Dingboche

    Today we make a detour to Chukung. We walk through a picturesque valley at the foot of the mighty Lhotse south face.Descent to Dingboche. (B, D)

  • Day 10: Lobuche

    We ascend to a chorten above Dingboche and walk through bizarre,formed by glacier high mountain landscape to Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche. (B, D)

  • Day 11: Gorak Shep - To Everest Base Camp (EBC) - Gorak Shep

    Early in the morning we walk along the Khumbu Glacier to Gorak Shep (5170 m). We leave our baggage here in Gorak Shep lodge then we head to EBC. We reach the foot of Mount Everest and its base camp (5,400 m). In spring, small tent city emerges here in the middle of the magnificent glacier world. Return to Gorak Shep lodge. (B, D)

  • Day 12: To Kala Patthar and helicopter flight to Lukla

    On our final destination of the trek, we hike to Kala Patthar (5.620 m) early morning. Surrounded by seven- and eight-thousanders,this brown promontory looks a bit insignificant, but the panorama from its summit is among the most beautiful in the world: Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m) and the Khumbu Icefall probably the most coveted photo opportunity in the entire Himalayas. Then descent to Lobuche and spectacular helicopter flight back to Lukla. Hikers Inn. (B, D)

  • Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu

    We say goodbye to the great mountains and fly back to the lively capital - Kathmandu. Hotel Mulberry (B)

  • Day 14: Airport transfer for final departure

    We transfer clients to the airport according to their departure schedule.

What's Included ?
  • 4-star category hotel in Kathmandu
  • Helicopter charter from Gorakshep/ Lobuche to Lukla
  • Experienced licensed local trekking guide.
  • Assistant guide to walk with group to support where necessary as per the group size.1 porter for 2 clients to carry trekking stuffs (Porter weight limit is 25kg)
  • Tea, coffee and hot water is served during the trek.
  • All our vehicles operate with AC
  • Sharing twin/double trekking lodge accommodation during the trek.
  • Food, accommodation, salary of guide and porters.
  • Insurance and trekking gear for guide and porters.
  • All necessary Trekking permits and Conservation entrance fees.
  • All local tax, vat and office service charge.
What's Excluded ?
  • Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara except for breakfast.
  • Nepal visa, International air ticket and Personal travel insurance which must include air evacuation facility.
  • All lunch while here in Nepal.
  • Hard drinks and beverages such as coke, Fanta, mineral water
  • Hot shower, toiletries and personal nature expenses.
  • Internet, battery charge and phone calls.
  1. backpack / Rucksack (waterproof)
  2. Sleeping bag -10* C
  3. A few pieces innerwear.
  4. Windstopper jacket
  5. thin gloves & think gloves
  6. Daun Jacket
  7. A warm fleece
  8. windproof trouser
  9. Duffel bag
  10. trekking shoes
  11. one comfortable shoes
  12. hats/beanie
  13. Sunglasses
  14. fewT shirts/ long and short sleeve shirts.
  15. few pairs ski underwear
  16. ponchos/Raincoat
  17. Slipper & Sandals
  18. Lip balm
  19. pairs woolen socks.
  20. pairs of Trekking Socks
  21. Towel & hand towel
  22. Scarf/Buff.
  23. Sunscreen
  24. Water bottle
  25. Headlights.
  26. Pocket knife
  27. thermos
  28. Toiletries
  29. Candies/sweets
  30. Robust shoes for climbing.
  31. Crampons.
  32. Ice Axe.
  33. Helmet.
  34. Climbing harness.
  35. carabiner.
  36. Figure Eight.
  37. A few pairs prusiks.
  38. Rope clamp.
  39. trekking trouser / Hiking Trouser /leggins
  40. Trekking poles

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