18 Days- Classic Everest Base Camp Trek (without flight)

Description

This splendid classic Everest Base Camp Trek, which follows the footsteps of the earliest climbers and trekkers, doesn’t have the internal flights. It is a perfect fit for those who want to avoid the famous Lukla flights. Since no flights are involved and a jeep drive is taken, we don’t have to worry about the unexpected bad weather which usually hampers the Lukla flights. As we start the trek from lower altitude than Lukla and have many days before we reach Everest Base Camp, this trek is best from the acclimatization standpoint.


We start the trip from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, in a jeep. The jeep goes through various highways and the last one being the Everest Highway which connects to Chaurikharka village, just a little ahead of Lukla. Our first stop is at Salleri. From here, we take a drive through a dirt road until Nunthala; and from this point, we will start our trek to Everest. In this multi-day classic Everest base camp trek, we will pass through Namche Bazaar (the Sherpa capital), Tengboche Monastery (the largest in the region), Lobuche, Gorakshep and finally reach Everest Base Camp. This is the closest we get to Mt Everest without mountaineering equipment. There is an optional hike to Kala Patthar, the highest point of the trek. And then it is a downward trek to Nunthala and a long ride to Kathmandu.

Included

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle

Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (2 nights)

Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (15 nights)

All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Licensed English-speaking trekking guide

The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)

Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff

Everest National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking

Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after the trek)

Jeep transfer from Kathmandu to Salleri to Nunthala and from Nunthala to Salleri to Kathmandu

Free duffel/kit bag and sun hat (yours to keep)

All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges

Official expenses

Excluded

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Travel insurance which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation

International airfare and airport departure tax

Nepal entry visa; you can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)

Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks

Personal trekking equipment (Click on the Equipment tab.)

Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected.)

Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Includes section

Know before you go

The following gives you a general idea of the trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek.

This is a porter-supported trek. Two clients share one porter. We will supply you with a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items, and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, a water bottle/bladder, a camera, toiletries, sunscreen, a notebook, etc. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.

General

  • 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek.)
  • Duffel bag (We will provide one complimentary duffel bag, which is yours to keep.)
  • Daypack
  • Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one, but has to be returned after the trek.)

Upper Body

  • Sun hat
  • Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Headlamp
  • Neck warmer

Hand

  • Liner gloves
  • Heavier shell gloves

Body

  • T-shirts
  • Lightweight expedition thermal tops
  • Fleece jacket or pullover
  • Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
  • Synthetic sports bras (For women)
  • Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
  • Nylon hiking shorts
  • Soft and shell trekking pants
  • Water/windproof trousers
  • Casual pants

Feet

  • Liner socks
  • Heavyweight socks
  • Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
  • Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
  • Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)

First Aid Kits

(Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek.). However we still recommend you bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.)

  • Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
  • Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
  • Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
  • Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
  • Anti-infection ointments
  • Band-aids
  • Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
  • Sunscreen (SPF 40)

Misc

  • Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
  • Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
  • Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
  • Water bottle/bladder
  • Water purification Iodine tablets
  • Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)

Optional

  • Adjustable trekking poles
  • Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
  • Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
  • Binoculars
  • Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
  • Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for woman

This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment. Use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. Some of the above equipment can be easily found in stores in Kathmandu for cheaper prices.


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Supplier: Osho World Adventure - Nepal Tour-Trekking Operator