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Trip Location: Kathmandu

Travel Dates:
1st to 16th May

About the Destination:

Everest is known to be the highest peak in the world, rising way above the clouds and towering over the rest of the Himalayas. The Everest base camp trek brings you face to face with the summit of the world's tallest mountain, Mt Everest (8848 m above sea level), and teaches you some of the most important life skills on the go of this adventure.

The trek will infuse a feeling of accomplishment in you, and at the same time, demand your entire focus, commitment, and hard work. The Everest Base Camp is the first step towards the summit of the giant mountain and sits at a height of 17,600 ft above sea level. You will travel through the land of Sherpas, known to be an entire tribe of mountain climbers, to arrive at the base camp and get your first glance at the famous Khumbu Icefall. And not just the adventure, the opportunity to click some of the best pictures of the surroundings also presents itself. During this tour, you will be passing through a number of villages of Nepal, rest at local Nepalese Tea Houses, and become privy to the lifestyle and culture of these high altitude areas in Nepal.

About the Tour:
- You will be arriving at Kathmandu Airport where you will be picked up and taken to the accommodation for the night. The rest of evening is free for you to enjoy as per your leisure. Make sure to take proper rest as you will be starting a little early the next morning.
- The next morning a flight will take you from Kathmandu to Lukla, from where you will start your trekking expedition to reach Phakding. From here on you start the trek to Namche Bazar, where a day will go by in acclimatizing to the high altitude weather, as by now you are at a height of 3,440 m above sea level.
- The trek then takes you on to Tengboche, Dingboche, Duglha, Lobuche, Kala Patthar, and finally Gorakshep, with planned acclimatization at Dingboche. Gorakshep is the village from where the final push towards the base camp starts and is perched on a height of 5,170 m above sea level.
- You then trek towards the Everest base camp at a height of 5,364 m above sea level, and after spending some time, descending down to Periche. The descend then takes you through Khumjung and Monjo to finally bring you back to Lukla.
- An early morning flight will then take you back to Kathmandu where the experience comes to an end.
Tour Type: Group Departure
Travel Group: Young Adults (Age 14-19 years) | Minimum Age Required to Book: 14 Years
Starting Point: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal
End Point: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal

How suited this trip is for you?
The trek for young adults (14 to 19 years old) is designed to challenge you and your understanding of a number of life skills. You will have a phase of enhancement of your skills in self-discovery and leadership. One may not require any prior experience in trekking, but you may need to have a Very good level of fitness. You can start as early as 2 to 3 months or take training of 6 weeks at least. You could be walking up to 5 to 6 hours on the first few days but some days may need you to be on your feet for 8 to 9 hours. *Note: Phones are strictly prohibited on this trip and you are unlikely to be able to contact your family during the duration of the trip (2 weeks).

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrive in Kathmandu

    The group flight for the tour from Delhi will fly in at about 2:50 PM, and if there is a child with you in a different flight, make sure that they arrive before 3 PM (a tour leader will ensure that they are safely escorted to you).

    A group transfer at about 4 PM with our representatives will bring you to the hotel, where you have the afternoon to yourself and to explore.

    A small briefing will occur in the hotel in the evening where you will get to meet your guide, and make a final check for your preparations.

    Enjoy a welcome dinner in the hotel. You are expected to turn in early as the next day, the tour begins early in the morning.

    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 2 - Fly to Lukla | Trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700 ft); 40 minutes flight; 8km/3-4 hours trek

    Early in the morning, you will be taking the flight towards Lukla, which is where the trek towards the base camp starts.

    You will be meeting the rest of the team in Lukla and begin trekking downhill for a while. You will arrive in the village called Cheplung, from where you will get a good view of the sacred peak of Mt. Khumbila.

    The descent continues until you reach the village of Phakding.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3 - Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km/5-6 hours

    The day starts with a trek through the pine forests, as you move towards the Benkar valley.

    You will cross the Dudh Koshi River and walk through the villages of Chumoa and Monjo, to finally gain entry into the Everest National Park.

    During this walk to Namche, you will stop midway to take a peek of the Everest through a gap in the trees.

    From here, you will cross a suspension bridge to arrive at Jorsale village. From here on, you will be walking alongside the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. A final steep ascent will bring you to Namche Bazar, the highest town in the Everest Region.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4 - Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284 )

    On this day, you will start by exploring the Namche Bazar. You will get grains, shoes, trinkets and handmade stuff brought by traders from lower altitude cities.

    You will be becoming a part of environmental projects that includes cleaning up trails and leaving behind a sustainable style of tourism.

    You will also be hiking in the nearby region to get further acclimatized to walking in higher altitudes.

    Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5 - Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694 ft): 10km/5-6 hours

    As the trek for the day starts, you must prepare yourself to get some of the most breathtaking views of Himalayan Mountains like Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up views of Thamserku.

    You will find the walk from here to Phunki to be easy. From here, the trek picks up steepness until you arrive at the Tengboche village, home to the famous Tengboche monastery - the biggest monastery of the region. This place is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sagarmatha National Park.

    Enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayas from the Monastery, Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6 - Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 9km/5-6 hours

    The trek will lead you downhill today and then through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. All the way, you will enjoy some of the most enticing views of the of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.

    The downhill trek will bring you to Debuche to cross the Imja River and arrive at Pangboche. You will then walk the trails of Upper Pangboche that take you through the Imja Valley and by the Lobuche river to arrive at the final climb for Dingboche, a village line with fields of barley, potato, and buckwheat.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 7 - Dingboche acclimatization

    On this day of acclimatization, you will climb a ridge behind the village to get a view of six of the world's tallest peaks, including Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.

    You will walk through the village and observe their issues related to energy in the region. You will also see the use of Solar Power and Solar Cookers to do everyday tasks.

    Reflect on the time so far spent in Nepal, and prepare for the journey ahead.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 8 - Dingboche to Duglha (4,600 m/15,090 ft): 4km/3-4 hours

    The trail for the day will be different than other days as you will be crossing a wide pass instead of walking in a straight line.

    You will be surrounded by tall peaks right from the starting of the trip. As the village of Dusa starts to come closer, the valley starts to narrow down. On this way, you will also cross the campsite used by the first successful climbers of Everest in 1953.

    You will continue on the path and cross a stream to finally start the last climb towards Duglha, a village with a number of prayer flags adorning the valley.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 9 - Duglha to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 4km/2-4 hours

    You will climb the glacial debris (Moraine) of the famous Khumbu Glacier and pass through a trail lined with boulders to arrive at Chupki Lhara. It is a ridge that gives some of the most amazing views of the Himalayas in the region. The top of the ridge is filled with prayer flags and stones which are memorial shrines for climbers lost on Mt. Everest.

    As the trail goes down from here back to the Khumbu Moraine, you will get views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal.

    After crossing the Khumbu Glacier and getting a near perfect view of Mt Nuptse, you will be in Lobuche.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 10 - Lobuche - Kala Pathar (5,545m/18,192 ft) - Gorakshep (5170 m/16,961 ft); 13km/6-7 hours

    You will be going to the highest point of the trek today, which will be Kala Patthar. This will be a long day as you will have to first climb up to the top of Kala Patthar and then descend down to Gorakshep.

    The trek takes you along the Khumbu Glacier and towards the tea shacks of Gorakshep. You can see the 7000 m giant, Pumori, in the distance.

    The next part of the trek takes most people about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, and to finally arrive at Kala Patthar. This place is well known for providing the best in the region view of all the giants of the Himalayas; Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, and the Everest.

    Descend down from here to relax for the night in Gorakshep.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 11 - Gorakshep - Everest Base Camp (5364 m/17,594 ft) - Periche (4,288m/14,070 ft): 16km/7-8 hours

    This is the day when you will climb to the Everest Base Camp. The climb is not difficult, but you will be climbing and descending on glacier surfaces on a rough terrain, so it might be a little taxing.

    On the base camp, enjoy looking at the melted ice forms and ice towers of the Khumbu Icefall, and take in the views of mountains like Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori.

    From here, you will descend down to the village of Pheriche.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 12 - Pheriche to Khumjung

    Further descending from Pheriche will bring you to Khumjung, where you will visit the famous Hillary school, which is a renowned and unique school, started by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1960s. Situated at the height of about 12,600 ft, this is where most of the Sherpas are trained.

    You will also spend the day distributing school supplies & visiting local school library & hostels.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 13 - Khumjung to Monjo (2835m): 5-6 hours

    Descend down further to arrive at the village of Monjo that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.

    The village lies in the valley of RIver Dudh Koshi. The trek will be an easy one today.

    The rest of the day is spent enjoying the breathtaking landscapes, relaxing & swapping stories.

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 14 - 14: Monjo to Lukla (2860m): 2-3 hours

    On the last day of the trek, you will retrace the steps back to Lukla. You will be crossing a number suspension bridges, and walk past a number of Monasteries and villages.

    Spend the last night amidst the hills in Lukla.

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 15 - Lukla to Kathmandu

    On this day, you will be taking an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, where our representatives will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in Kathmandu.

    Overnight in hotel.

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 16 - Departure from Kathmandu

    With your flight leaving from Kathmandu to your respective destination, the experience comes to an end.

Stay

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  • Safe, secure and fun accommodation in hotels/lodges/tents on a sharing basis
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  • Separate accommodation facilities for Girls and Boys.

Meal

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  • All meals during the trek are included in the package, starting from Dinner on day 1 to Breakfast on Day 16

Activity

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  • Trekking
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  • Sightseeing

Other Inclusions

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  • Experienced Internship Leader
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  • Certificate of Trek Completion

Transport

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  • Arrival and Departure transfers to the airport as per the specified itinerary

Things To Carry

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  • Footwear
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  • Hiking boots: Good ankle support.
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  • Hiking shoe or sneaker: As an extra, or to use in Kathmandu.
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  • Woolen socks: 3 pair of hiking heavy woolen socks (75-86% wool).
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  • Light socks: 3 pair of light woolen socks (at least 50% wool).
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  • Outwear
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  • Down jacket: It’s light and warm. At least, 700-fill goose down insulation for lightweight warmth. It gets very cold at night and in the early morning.
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  • Fleece jacket: Your fleece can be layered with your down jackets.
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  • Clothing
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  • Hats: Warm one for the morning and baseball cap or sun hat for the afternoon.
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  • Gloves: Insulated gloves to keep your hands warm on the cold morning trek and liner gloves for cool temper in the evening
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  • Hiking pants: 2 pair of hiking pants, one convertible (it can get hot in the afternoon).
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  • Cargo Pants: 1 pair of jeans and 1 pair of cargo pants for while you are in Kathmandu, and either fleece or other heavy sweat pants to wear during the evening downtime.
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  • Long underwear tops: At least 3 – to wear as a base layer for warmth. Underwear: 7 pairs of underwear.
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  • Tee and Tank: 5 performance tees or tanks to layer with the long underwear tops.
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  • Long underwear bottoms: 2 mid-weight long underwear bottoms to layer with your hiking pants during cooler points of the trek; or to provide extra comfort under your fleece pants in the evenings.
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  • Gears
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  • Day backpack: 25-35 L backpack (depending on one’s preferences). It should be large enough to comfortably carry your camera, water bottle, extra clothes and snacks while you are on your daily trekking route. Porters usually take off early in the morning and complete the trek with greater speed. You would not see them until later in the evening upon reaching your destination.
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  • Duffle bag XL: (140L-165 L) / (32 x19x19). You can purchase a duffel bag in Kathmandu for a real bargain.
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  • Small lock: Bring a small lock for your duffle bag.
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  • Sack /Plastic bags: 2 sacks or plastic bags in which to organize and store your dirty laundry.
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  • Trekking Poles: These will provide you with balance and support – your knees will really appreciate this on the downhill portions of your trek.( You can buy this in Kathmandu )
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  • Sleeping bags: -10° C /14° F for a teahouse (rustic lodging) Guesthouses on your trekking route will only provide you with blankets. Get sleeping bags on rent @ around 70 Rs per day.
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  • Trekking Towels: 1 large, 1 medium and few wash clothes (quick dry is plus!).
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  • Accessories
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  • Cameras, batteries, and memory card: Trekking through the unmatchable beauty of the Everest region will make you a paparazzo! Bring extra batteries (charging cost $1$2.5 along the trail). 32 GB of memory should be sufficient.
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  • Sunglasses: Make sure they have 100% UV protection.
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  • Tablet computer: For entertainment in the evening; there isn’t much to do after 4pm. It is also quite cold and windy in the higher altitudes. Many trekkers choose to stay in their rooms at night; this being especially true once you have trekked into the more desolated regions beyond Namche Bazaar. If you don’t have a tablet, you should bring along books, mp3 players or playing cards to pass the time. These will become your best friends if you ever get stranded at Lukla Airport!
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  • Personal & Medicals
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  • Water bottle: Bring 2 bottles for your trek. Make sure they can hold both hot and cold liquids.
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  • Water purification tablets: These are optional; but if you want to buy them, it is recommended that you do this at your hometown trekking store. The tablets being sold in Kathmandu are questionable.
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  • Pain reliever: Almost all trekkers suffer from an occasional light headache; these will help you ease the pain.
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  • Sun block (35+SPF) and lip balm with sun protection are essential. Personal first aid kit: Having your own kit on the trek is a plus.
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  • Band-Aids: Untreated blisters could make your trek very difficult; fabrics are best.
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  • Baby wipes: Hot showers are limited. Wipes will come in very handy.
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  • Hand wipes: For hand washing in the morning – otherwise good luck with very cold water!
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  • Snacks and goodies: Trail mix, granola bars, energy bars, chocolate, nuts, candy bars, and powdered drink mix are all great to sweeten the trail and to give you a boost of much needed energy. Don’t stress on the high calories, you will burn it off in no time while trekking.
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  • Plastic zip lock bags: They are useful in so very many ways.

Advisory

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  • GST is applicable to the tour cost.
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  • Cost of flights, visas, passport, and insurance is not included in the trip price.
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  • Excess baggage, porterage, laundry, phone calls, beverages, souvenirs etc. and all other personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.) are not included.
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  • Do not bring non-bio gradable materials
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  • Pay heed to the instructions given by the trek leader and guide
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  • Consumption of alcohol and other intoxicating substances are strictly prohibited
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  • Do check with your doctor if you are medically fit for the trek
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  • We recommend you to buy insurance from worldnomads.com for emergency evacuation
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  • Additional accommodation and food expenses if trek gets delayed due to weather or flight will not be accommodated in the package cost
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  • While you don’t need to be super-fit, the more fitness training and hiking you do before you go, the more you’ll enjoy it.
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  • Expect hearty Dal Bhat (rice and lentil curry, with veggie variations) is served everywhere, every day, with more variety in Lukla and Namche Bazaar. It’s good fuel for trekking.
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  • Altitude sickness, breathlessness, mild headaches and impaired judgment are all to be expected and if you have respiratory problems, consult your doctor before signing up.
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  • Before you are physically ready, you have to be ready mentally. Of course, some physical training is good. It would be nice if you are walking two or three hours every day during the month before you start the trip, that will help a lot with regards to trekking the trail. But some people are mentally unprepared. They worry too much about the altitude or it being their first time trekking. Rather than feeling that way they should just be positive, and trust that if they follow the leader’s instructions and listen carefully to his advice, it will be fine. So prepare in a positive way rather than a negative way, expecting bad things to happen

Tour Type

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  • This is a group tour

Cancellation Policy

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  • If cancellations are made 45 days or more before the start date of the trip, the non-refundable deposit will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made 45-22 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made 21-8 days before the start date of the trip, 75% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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  • If cancellations are made within 0-7 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

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