About this experience
IN SHORT OVERVIEW
If you don’t have time for Trek to Everest Base Camp and still want to have a good test of Everest region, cultures and traditions of Sherpas living there, this trek will fulfill your desire and wishes. The people of the Khumbu are predominantly Sherpas. These people are of Tibetan origin and are strongly Buddhist. The trails, villages, and hilltops are adorned with Buddhist prayer flags of various colors, each color represents the different aspects of the environment such as sky, cloud, fire, river and the ground.
At a glance
- Duration: 312 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 312 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Support Sherpa staffs
- Insurance of all local team members
- All required trekking permits
- Farewell celebration dinner
- Half-day world heritage sites tour with guide & private transport
- Required number of porters
- All meals of high quality and hygienic (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Trek First Aid Kit
- All airport/hotel/airport transfers by private vehicles
- Trek sleeping bag and Down Jacket (on rental basis)
- An Experience Sherpa Trek Guide
- 3 (four) nights 3 star hotel accommodation on twin sharing BB basis
- All hot drinks and beverages (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, treated drinking water etc.)
- Trek duffle bag to each trek member
- Conservation/National park fees and all govt. taxes
Not included
- Medical/personal high risk insurance, (must cover emergency evacuation cost)
- International departure taxes
- Personal trek gears
- Major meals in Kathmandu
- Cost of personal expenses i.e. telephone calls, laundry, Toiletry items etc.
- Bottle water, boiled water, soft drinks, beers
- Tips to the local staff
Itinerary and highlights
Day 1 Arrive in KTM, transfer to hotel & trip briefing+
Day 2 Necessary preparation & packing, Drive to Ramechhap, 5 hours (132km)+
Day 3 Fly to Lukla, 20min (2840m); trek to Phakding (2610m) - 3 hours / 7.8km+
Day 4 Trek Namche Bazar (3,440m) - 5 hours / 10.4km+
Day 5 Day hikes - Everest View Hotel and Khumjung, (3840m) - 4 hours / 6.7km+
Day 6 Trek to Tengboche (3,860m) - 5 hours / 9.2km: visit monastery+
Day 7 Trek to Pangbouche (3,930m) - 3 hours / 3.6km+
Day 8 Day hikes to Amadablam Base Camp (4,600m) and return to Pangbouche, 5 hours / 9.4km+
Day 9 Trek to Namche (3440m) - 6 hours / 12.8km+
Day 10 Trek Lukla - 6 hours / 18.2km & Evening free time+
Day 11 Flight Lukla to Ramechhap; 5 hours drive to KTM (132km) and Celebration dinner+
Day 12 City sight seen tours, free afternoon/evening for shopping etc; Emergency Day for Lukla flight+
Day 13 International departures as per schedule time+
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Dream Himalaya Adventures Pvt Ltd
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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