Everest Base Camp trek

EVEREST BASE CAMP

Highlights of the Tour

·         English speaking trekking guide and porter

·         Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant followed by Cultural Show in Kathmandu

·         TIMS card fee

·         Economy Air fare from Kathmandu to Lukla and back

·         Escorted tour

  

Tentative Itinerary:

Day	Place	Details
1	Kathmandu (1350m)	On arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
2	Sightseeing in Kathmandu	After breakfast, you will be guided to visit renowned and one of the largest Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, Bouddha Stupa and Swoyambhunath. After lunch, you will be visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. Overnight at the hotel.
3	Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2656m, 3-4 hrs trek approx)	Early morning, after breakfast, you will board a flight to Lukla and a landing on a steep mountain runway brings you to the start of your trek at the village of Lukla (2850m). Even during the entire flight, you can enjoy panoramic sights of great Himalayas of Nepal including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m), Kanchenjunga, Gaurishankar, Ganesh, Langtang etc. From Lukla, you will head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well- marked trail. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
4	Trek to Namche (3450m, 5-6 hrs trek approx)	Depart from Phakding, you will be crossing the river twice through high suspension bridges and arrive at Monjo – the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. From here, you will follow the path to reach Namche, which is the major trading village in entire Khumbu region. If the weather is clear, you will get the first glimpse of Mt Everest from this point. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
5	Rest day in Namche	Today you will spend your entire day in Namche by taking complete rest in order to acclimatize to gain altitude, plan for forthcoming trips and get habituated to your trekking destinations. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
6	Trek to Thyangboche (3867m, 6-7 hrs trek approx)	Today walk along the trail that follows the path to the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Koshi River.  You will get to see some great views of great peaks of the Khumbu region including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. As you move downwards, you will pass through several Sherpa villages and teashops and continue the hike to reach Thyangboche   by following a zigzag path. The path offers awesome sights of Rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Finally, you will reach Thyangboche, which is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
7	Trek to Pheriche (4252m, 5-6 hrs trek approx)	Today, you will be descending downhill from Thyangboche through the forests and by crossing the Imja Khola. The trail then follows the uphill path to the village of Pangboche which faces Mt. Ama Dablam (6,856m). Further two hours of walk will take you to your last destination for today. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
8	Rest day in Pheriche	After the continuous walk for seven days, spend your entire day in Pheriche resting in order to acclimatize to gain altitude, plan for forthcoming trips and get habituated to your trekking destinations. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
9	Trek to Lobuche (4930m, 6-7 hrs trek approx)	Leaving Pheriche, you will trek uphill to Lobuche and have to pass through a wide valley, Khumbu glacier and several teahouses in between. Besides, the trail also offers magnificent views of Cholatse and awache. Overnight  in a local lodge/rest house.
10	Trek to Gorak Shep (5184m, 6-7 hrs trek approx)	The last destination for today will be Gorak Shep, base for the EBC. To reach Gorak Shep you will have to pass Kala Patthar and Khumbu glaciers surrounded by astoundingly beautiful snow-clad mountains. Three hours of further walking and you will beat Gorak Shep. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
11	Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357m) back to Gorak Shep	A very early start is required to reach the Everest Base Camp. It takes several hours as the trail weaves its way through ice pinnacles and Crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. On the return leg, you can opt to take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu Ice-fall and South Col. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
12	Trek to Pangboche (3985m)	Couple of hours of walk will take you to Himalayan Rescue Association HRA). From there, you will continue the journey and pass Khumbu Khola, Imja Khola and the suspension bridge before arriving at Pangboche. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
13	Trek to Namche	From Pangboche, your journey will continue towards Namche. The trail will take you across rivers and rhododendron forests amidst the views of Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku  mountains. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
14	Trek to Lukla	The path goes along side the Dudh Koshi to reach Lukla. Upon reaching Lukla in the evening, you will have time to enjoy local drinks with a company of Sherpa guides and porters. Overnight in a local lodge/rest house.
15	Flight to Kathmandu	After having breakfast, you will check in to the airport to fly back to Kathmandu. Upon reaching the Kathmandu airport, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel.
16	Departure	Morning depart for your flight for onwards journey.

Cost per person                                  Rs 65000/- plus 3.09% GST

Dates                                                   14 Oct’13 to 29 Oct’13
Last date of booking is 31st July.

Cost Includes:

*  3 Nights accommodation at 3* category hotel (Manang / Marssangi or similar) on twin sharing basis on BB plan in Kathmandu

*  12 Nights accommodation lodges/ Guesthouse during the trek with full board basis including three meals in a day.

*  1 time National Park entry fee.

*  TIMS (Trekkers Management Information System) card fee

*  1 English speaking trekking guide and porter (1porter for 2 person ratio max 10 kg per person baggage) during the trek.

*  1 Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant followed by Cultural Show in Kathmandu.

*  Tours and transfer by a/c vehicle as per the above itinerary in Kathmandu

*  Guided sightseeing as per the itinerary.

*  Air fare Kathmandu - Lukla – Kathmandu ( subject to change if changed by the concerned authority)

*  Entrance fees during sightseeing as per the itinerary and Thamel bazaar visit.

*  Tips and Trek Escort

Cost does not include:

*  Any rail or air fare to Kathmandu and back

*  Meals in Kathmandu

*  The fare difference for Kathmandu Lukla Kathmandu at the time of booking

*  Any kind of evacuation if required

*  Any kind of insurance and evacuation charges

*  All the personal expenses laundry, beverages, telephone calls and bar bill etc.

*  Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as road block due to natural climates and accidents. Etc.

*  Items not mentioned in the cost includes list

*  3.09% service tax

Notes:

*  Departure subject to Minimum 10 confirmed persons

*  Rates are valid for Indian Nationals only

*  Air Fare / Rail Fare and Insurance can be organised by us at an additional cost

*  Participant are requested to be fit as there are long journey travel involved throughout the trip

*  In case of Natural Calamities/Snow conditions, tour escort holds all rights to change/curtail/alter program at last minute. Organizer will try to cover all places in this event. In such cases if any incidental costs are incurred, all participants needs to contribute for same.

*  Consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited on the Trek

*  Any change in service tax the same will be applicable additionally

*  Vehicle provided will be as per the itinerary and not at disposal

*  All the above mentioned rates are per person rates on triple sharing

*  50% amount should be paid at the time of booking

*  Remaining 50% to be paid one month prior to departure date

*  Cancellation policy:

  *   Rs. 10000/- (NON-REFUNDABLE)

  *   Between 30 to 15 days prior to journey date – 50% refund                                                                  

  *    Less than 14 days prior to journey date – NO REFUND           

Registration / Queries:

Ruturaj: 9158266904

Register yourself by paying 32,500/- in advance

Mode of Payment:

1.       Online transfer.

Axis Bank Account No: 911010053009069
Branch: Badlapur, Thane(MH)
Name: Ruturaj S Joshi
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After transaction please email us transaction id along with your name, participants details (Name, Email, Mobile number) at nisargtrust@gmail.com

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Name: Nisarg Trust

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