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12 Days Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar Trek

About this experience

The Everest region in Nepal is more than just trekking,  it is a milestone in anyone’s life; and some have even described the experience as a journey close to Nirvana. Located in the northeast province of Nepal, this is a colony to dramatic glaciers, deep settlements, several majestic mountains.

This trek people can do in 12 days, who have short time period to go to Everest Base Camp. On the way you will see Sherpa culture, Tengboche Monastry and going up to Everest Base Camp and same way back to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu.

At a glance

  • Duration: 288 hr
  • Private experience

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12 Days Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar Trek
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour288 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 288 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

What is included

  • All accommodations in lodges/Tea Houses for 10 nights on twin sharing basis During the Treks run by Nepalese family outside toilet
  • Porter, Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the Guide and Porter.
  • Your Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek
  • All Transportation as per itinerary
  • Typical Nepali cultural dinner on last day.
  • An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 peoples, if you are solo traveler, porter is not included, it is available by additional cost 250 USD)

Not included

  • Nepal entry visa fee, you can easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu. You will require 2 passport size photos, $30 USD per person
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Equipment: Sleeping bag (-15), down jacket, trekking shoes, personal towel, torch light, gloves, trekking stick, warm clothes, sun glass, sunscreen, socks, some medicine for headache, fever, handiplast, bandage, pain killer, stomach ache, diarrhea, dimox etc.
  • International Airfare and Airport Departure tax.
  • In the Lukla flight, the luggage of 12 kg is only included. If you have extra baggage, You will have to pay extra per kg Rs 100
  • If there is early arrival or late departure other than the trek date, and If you are back to Kathmandu early from the trek due to any problem or rescue, the extra accommodation is not included,
  • Your trip includes only one time airport transfer to and by lukla. If you have to return back to hotel again and again go to lukla airport because of weather problem, it will be your additional pay.
  • All the Alcoholic and non Alcoholic Drinks like tea, Coffee etc.
  • Hot Shower During the Trekking.
  • Tips for the Guide and Porter
  • Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality permit per person Rs 3000.

Itinerary and highlights

You have to walk about 5-6 hrs on daily basis and you can enjoy the beautiful snowy mountains all around. For more details, we have day to day itinerary plan on our website.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Trekking Guide Team Adventure

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • The weather in Lukla is unpredictable and always changing. Sometimes due to bad weather, sometimes the flight may be delayed or cancelled. If the flight is cancelled, you will have to return back to the hotel. The transportation back to the hotel and accommodation on this night is not included. You will have to pay additional for this yourself. If the weather is clear next day, you will get either 3rd or 4th flight to Lukla. If still the weather is not clear, there will be option for helicopter flight also. The cost for helicopter flight is not fixed. It will be quoted by the airlines on the same day. The airlines will use your flight ticket plus, you will have to pay additional approx 150 to 200 USD. The total cost for helicopter flight is 300 USD approx. You will have to pay additional 150 USD combining your Lukla flight ticket. The weather problem is rare, it only happens sometimes. But you need to know this information in case the weather goes bad. This does not happens all the time, this is only a important information you need to know.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 288 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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