 Everest
Base Camp Trek
Base
camp trekking at it's spectacular best!
Booking
info >Embark
on an epic journey to the base of the world's highest mountain. The Everest Base
Camp Trek is a 'must do' on the check list of every adventure traveler. Everest
base camp is the most famous of all base camp treks and represents the pinnacle
of base camp trekking. This
historic journey will not disappoint as you pass through Sherpa villages, rhododendron
forests and glacial moraines. To the first-time visitor and the seasoned alike,
the views of the Himalayas - the world's highest mountain range, are nothing short
of awe inspiring. This
Everest Base Camp Trek offers an abundance of uninterrupted views of the Himalayas
up close and personal. During
the climbing season you can meet and chat with Everest mountaineers as they acclimatise
and prepare for their once-in-a-lifetime bid for the summit of the world's highest
and most famous mountain, Mount Everest.
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Itinerary in brief:
Everest
Base Camp Trek |
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1: Kathmandu
Arrive
at Kathmandu.
- Day
2-4: Pakding/Namche Bazaar
Head
along the Dudh Kosi to Pakding passing through Cedar and Pine forests while passing
Yak caravans carrying trekking equipment. A day is spent acclimatising in Thame.
Mani stones mark the path.
- Day
5: Tengboche
Leaving
Namche Bazaar the scenery is stunning as you trek through Sherpa villages and
rhododendron forests en route to Tengboche Monastery.
- Day
6-7: Dingboche
As
you walk through fields of juniper and wild flowers on the way to Dingboche the
mountain views are outstanding. One of the highlights are the flutted ice walls
flanking the Amphu Lapcha pass.
- Day
8-10: Lobuche/Everest Base Camp.
You
will climb above the treeline and cross alpine pastures and glacial moraine to
reach Everest Base Camp with it's colourful array of expedition tents.
- Day
11-13: Tengpoche/ Mongo/ Lukla
Descend
the Imja Khola past Pangboche, the highest permanent settlement.
- Day
14: Kathmandu
You
made it! You've done the Everest Base Camp Trek ! Now you can enjoy a day of sight
seeing in the bustling city of Kathmandu.
- Day
15: Depart Kathmandu
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