Trekking to Everest

The mysterious land of Nepal is cut off from all other world by high snow-capped peaks and attracts travellers, scientists, esoterics and adventurers from olden times. This region is rich in Buddhist and Hindu temples, ancient monasteries where you can touch the spiritual values of the mankind. But despite all these facts, this mysterious kingdom became available for tourism only in the middle of the last century.

The trek to the base camp of the world highest mountain – Mount Everest is the most famous and popular route. Every year it attracts a huge number of tourists from all over the world who wants to see all the grandeur of Everest. The program does not require special training, and any healthy person can take part in the trek to Everest base camp. Throughout the whole route tourists are surrounded by fantastic views of the Himalayas. In addition, they will have the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful peaks in the world Ama Dablam, one name of which makes climbers’ heart beat faster, as well as to meet the main ethnic group of Nepal – the Sherpas, with their culture and way of life. Sherpas’ culture demonstrates how different life and living conditions can be in different parts of the world. But the culmination of this trekking is to reach the top of Mount Kalapatar, which is an excellent vantage point of the mountain area Khumbu Himal, from where you can see Mount Everest.

Trek to Everest base camp can be done simply by a linear route, which is used by up to 90% of trekkers, and you can go down the same way, but you can make a circle through Gokyo, discovering the new sceneries and not repeating the trail for a single day, but this route is made through the pass over 5000m high. The height of the pass does not affect the acclimatization schedule because some days before that you climb Kalapatar which is still a bit higher.

Day 1. Arrive in Kathmandu. Expedition members arrive at the airport “Tribhuvan.” Another half an hour before the landing you can see the velvety green hilly Kathmandu valley out of the airplane window, which from the North is surrounded by Himalayan mountain ranges sparkling glaciers. The time difference between Moscow and Kathmandu is + 2 hours 45 minutes. The first thing you will often hear during your stay in Nepal is a traditional greeting “Namaste”, which literally means “In your person I salute God.” Nepalese visa can be obtained at the airport. The group meets the guide who will take them to the hotel and answer all the questions concerning the trek to Everest base camp. In the evening we all have dinner in national Nepalese cuisine restaurant. Dinner and instructing the group. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2.  Transfer from Kathmandu to Ramechap for departure to Lukla (2860 m) and trekking to Pakding (2610 m). On the second day, the group flies from Kathmandu to Lukla on a small plane. The flight takes about 45 minutes. The track starts from Lukla already. The path passes through Sherpa farms and villages along the trail and leads to the Dudkoshi River, and then down to Pakding. Along the way you will meet the Tadokola River, from its shore you can admire the magnificent view of Kusum Kanguru. Then the river is crossed by a suspension bridge and after a short climb the group goes to the village of Ghat. Another hour and a half walk and the group arrives at the village of Phakding, where they stop for the night. Night at the lodge.
Day 3. Trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3400 m). The group starts the route in the morning. After crossing the suspension bridge over the river Dudkoshi we follow the road with little ascents and descents, and amazing views of the mountains Tamserku (6608 m) opens from the village Benkar. The road goes through several bridges and leads to Monjo, the settlement, where the main entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park is located. The Group enters the national park, and goes down to the suspension bridge over the river Bhotekoshi. Across the bridge Dzhorsal village begins. This is the last town before Namche Bazaar. The road leads through the bridge Imdzhatse River, from where winding trail goes up to Namche Bazaar. Amazing views of Everest, Lhotse and Kvangde peaks, as well as short-range view of the peak Tavache, are opening form this trail. Finally, the group reaches the village of Namche Bazaar, which is called the “village of colored houses.” It is the main gateway to the Khumbu region. Here the group stops for the night. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 4. Rest day in Namche Bazaar (3400 m). Today the members of the group can visit the hotel “Everest”, where they can admire the panorama. They can also walk to the local shops and the market, which is particularly lively on Saturdays, or visit the Sherpa Museum. This is a great place to get acquainted with the Sherpa culture and mountaineering history. Overnight at the lodge.
Day 5. Trekking to Pangboche, (5-6 hours, 3928 m.) Night at the lodge.
Day 6. Trekking to Pheriche (4240m). The trail passes through high hinged bridges, above the “boiling” through the huge white boulders streams. Night at the lodge.
Day 7. Trekking to Lobuche (4940m). The rise on the plateau, on which with a small climb we will approach the moraine of the Khumbu glacier. Night at the lodge.
Day 8. Trekking from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5164m), visit Everest Base Camp. From Lobuche the group makes a two-hour shift by the winding rocky path to Gorakshep, from where there are beautiful views of the mountains Kalapatar, Pumori, Nuptse and the valley Gorakshep. Then the group relaxes in a hotel, making a tea break, and then makes quite a long hike to Everest Base Camp and back. Hard day, but overfilled with emotions. Night at the lodge.
Day 9. Climbing to the top of Kala Pattar (5,645 m). The ascent is quite difficult due to the thinness of the air. In the “hot“ season, this road is quite crowded and busy. A large number of people travel to Nepal just tosee Mount Everest and the Khumbu Glacier. It offers a great view of Mount Pumori. The ascent to the top of Kala Pattar from Gorak Shep takes about two to two and a half hours. Then the group returns to the hotel for the night. Descent to Dingboche, rest. Overnight in the lodge.
Day 10. Trekking Dingboche to Chukung. Night at the lodge.
Day 11. Trekking to Namche Bazaar (3446m). The trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar is carried out by the same route which the group used during the ascent a few days ago. The hike takes about five to six hours. Night at the lodge.
Day 12. Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Lukla. It takes from four to five hours. Descent is quite slow, so you can enjoy the beautiful green landscapes surrounding Sherpas’ village. In Lukla there will be a farewell dinner with all the team members. Night at the lodge.
Day 13. Flight from Lukla to Ramechap. Transfer to Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14. Departure from Kathmandu.

• Airport transfers – Pick up and drop.
• 1 Nepalese English – speaking trekking guide for the group.
• 2 Nights on DBL 4* Hotel accommodations with breakfast in Kathmandu.
• Overnight accommodation in Hotel/Lodges along the trail.
• Entry permit fee to Sagarmatha National Park.
• Khumbu Region Permit

• Domestic airfare (Ramechhap – Lukla – Ramechhap). (400-450$)
• Transfer for departure to Lukla Kathmandu-Ramechhap-Kathmandu Airport ($300 per group)
• International flights
• Nepal entry visa fee.
• The cost of baggage transportation on the flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
• Porter for personal equipment ($25 per day) porter’s insurance is included (yes, we insure all staff)
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• Food during the trek.
• Any changes of the program
• Any costs associated with the rescue and non-scheduled evacuation
• Any costs caused by the changing of the programs

Documents

• Valid passport
• Airline tickets
• Insurance

Personal equipment

• Backpack 30-50L
• Sleeping bag (comfort 0C)
• Ski/trekking poles

Clothing and shoes.

• Wind and waterproof layer – Pants and Jacket. Gore-Tex, for example.
• Fleece pants and jacket
• Thermo underwear layer – top and bottom
• Dawn jacket.
• Thick gloves
• Thin gloves
• Bandana
• Warm hat
• Underwear, socks and so on
• Some warm socks
• Balaclava
• Gators
• Trekking sneakers
• Trekking boots are WELL impregnated in advance with a special anti-water agent

Travel Accessories

• Headlamp
• Powerbank
• Shower accessories, toothpaste, toothbrush
• Raincoat
• Rain cover for backpack
• Sunglasses
• Ski goggles
• Vitamins
• Thermos (1 liter, better without button)
• Sunblock spf 50
• lip balm spf 10-15
• Personal medical kit
• Spare contact lenses or glasses
• Knee supports
• Towel
• Toilet paper (sold in loggias along the way)