Trekking/Everest Base Camp
Description | Itinerary

The Region
The Everest or Khumbu region is justifiably the most famous of all trekking and mountain regions. Populated by Sherpas, the attractions of this area are the majestic mountains, the high mountain villages, the isolated monasteries, and the local peoples. This area includes the highest mountain in the world, Everest at 8848m, and many of the world's 8000m peaks such as Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. First climbed in 1953, Everest still holds a fascination for many, however the Everest region boasts many more spectacular and beautiful mountains, as well as some of the most rewarding trekking anywhere in the world.

Everest Base Camp Trek
Everest from Kala Pattar

The Everest Base Camp Trek
The Everest Base Camp trek is a classic trek which follows in the footsteps of Hillary & Tenzing and ends with an ascent of Kala Pattar for superb views of Everest.

This trek starts with an exhilarating 45 minute mountain flight into the airstrip at Lukla. From here we trek slowly upwards to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, following the valley of the Dudh Kosi river. It is not long before we glimpse our first view of Everest as it peeks above the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. At this point it is still many days walk away, but with careful acclimatisation it is not long before we find ourselves high up in the heart of the Khumbu region.

On the Everest Base Camp Trek we visit Tengpoche monastery en route before continuing on to our goal, an ascent of Kala Pattar, a rocky outcrop to the west of Everest. This vantage point gives fantastic views of the Ice Fall and South Col as well as the immense south-west face of Everest which was first climbed in 1975 by Chris Bonington's team. This is truly a classic trek which undoubtedly gives one of the best mountain views in the world. Accommodation and food is provided in the local lodges.

References

'I achieved a lifetime's dream when I trekked into the Khumbu Valley and saw Everest. The trek organisation was really excellent and the group had a great time' Tony, UK

'I made my first trek with Sobek Nepal Treks in 1995 when I trekked to Everest Base Camp, and returned again with them to the Annapurna Sanctuary in 2001. Both trips were very well organised and the staff were excellent - very knowledgable and helpful' Guy, Dubai
 







Everest Base Camp
Trek Summary
Duration:
16 days
Trek days:
11 days
Hotel:
4 nights in Kathmandu
Maximum altitude:
5545m
Dates:
7 - 22 April 2008
6 - 21 October 2008
5 - 20 April 2009
3 - 18 May 2009
4 - 19 October 2009
1 - 16 November 2009
or custom date
Price:
$1,200
What's included
Enquiries & Bookings

The Dossier for the Everest Base Camp Trek includes a full day to day description, a detailed map and useful information about the life on the trek.




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