NEPAL - Everest Classic Basecamp Trek
The complete package including Everest Base camp and Kala Patar ~ In the footsteps of Hillary and Tenzing ~ Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar ~ Colourful Kathmandu
2 nights hotels, 13 nights camping, 13 days MODERATE trekking. Max. altitude - 5600m. All meals included.
moderate
This is your chance to trek to Everest Basecamp and to the exceptional viewpoint of Kala Patar surrounded by the wonderful mountain scenery of the Khumbu valley. A memorable flight from Kathmandu to the airstrip at Lukla takes us into an alpine world where the air is crystal clear and colourful prayer flags flutter from the rooftops. Following the famous 'Everest Trail', we trek to the prosperous village of Namche Bazaar and onwards, alongside the torrential Imja Khola, to the high valley below Mount Everest. During the course of this excellent and relatively easy-paced trek, we visit many delightful Sherpa villages, including the stunningly located Thyangboche with its impressive backdrop of Everest and Ama Dablam. Providing outrageous mountain views and a wonderful insight into the way of life of the hardy Sherpas, this is the perfect trip for a first visit to Nepal and trekking in the Himalayas.We also offer a more challenging 22 day (20 days land only) trek: 'Everest Basecamp - The Ultimate Everest Trek' -via Goyko Lakes and the Cho La.
Generally, the trekking conditions on this trip are easy, following good paths and yak trails throughout. Additionally, as the Khumbu is Nepal's most popular trekking destination, the area is well supplied with teashops and lodges and the trails between these are well used and present easy walking conditions. This is the classic walk-in to Everest and our 13 days of trekking allow us plenty of time to comfortably complete the itinerary. To ensure that everyone is in good shape on the steady ascent to Everest Basecamp, our revised itinerary now includes an acclimatisation day at Namche Bazaar and 2 further acclimatisation days at Dingboche. This ascent presents no real difficulty and should be within the capabilities of fit and active hillwalkers. However, there are a couple of quite long trekking days and it should be noted that trekking at altitudes above 5000 metres is necessarily strenuous.
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