EVEREST BASE CAMP
A classic and challenging trek following the renowned Everest expedition route. We trek high above the tree line and tackle an ascent of Kala Pattar (5545m) offering stunning views across the South Col and the summit of Mt Everest. We continue along the trail reaching Base Camp, the starting point for summit attempts.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Kathmandu. Day 3 Kathmandu Enjoy a guided walk of the old city. Day 4 Trek begins Fly to Lukla. Follow the Dudh Kosi River to Pakding. Days 5/6 Namche Bazaar Trek through rhododendron forests and ascend to Namche Bazaar, the colourful Sherpa capital. Day 7 Thyangboche Enjoy views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam from this spectacularly located monastery. Days 8/9 Dingboche Trek to the village of Dingboche. Free day to acclimatise. Day 10 Lobuje Follow the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche (4930m). Day 11 Base Camp Follow in the footsteps of expedition climbers today as we make our way to Everest Base Camp. Day 12 Kala Pattar Climb this neighbouring peak for spectacular views of Everest. Days 13/15 Lukla Return to Lukla. Days 16/17 Kathmandu Fly to Kathmandu. Free time to explore the temples or relax after the trek Day 18 Fly to the UK.
Ev erest Base Camp Ref EB
Pumori 7145m
Kala P attar 5545m
LOBUCHE Dughla
PHERICHE PHOR TS E
NAMCHE BAZA AR
T aboche 6542m
TIBET
Base Camp
Nuptse 7879m
GOR AK SHEP
Everest 8848m
Lhotse 8512m
Bibre Chukhung DINGBOCHE
P ang -boche
Thyangboche Monastery
MONZ O PHAKDING
F rom/T o KA T HMANDU
L UKL A km 010 DEBOCHE NE PA L
Ama Dablam 6856m
TOUR DATES
The Everest Base Camp tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/eb
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Solo departures are available.
For full details of the dates and prices visit
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TOUR ONLY – 17 DAYS Tour price without flights from £999
TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT Phakding
5500m 5000m 4500m 4000m 3500m 3000m 2500m
Namche Lobuche Namche Deboche Dingboche Dingboche Gorak Shep Pheriche Phortse Monzo
Apr Aug Dec
“A strenuous to tough trek following the classic route to Everest Base Camp”
inclusive from
£1770 18 DAYS
Trek grade STRENUOUS/TOUGH Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 4 nights hotels, 12 nights teahouses. 16 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 12 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus and internal flights.
Trekking Details: This is a 12-day trek with an average of 7 to 8 hours of walking each day along forested and mountain trails, reaching a maximum altitude of 5545m. We have classed this trek as strenuous to tough.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16
flight
DETAILS
Ref:
EB
Day 4 – 6km Day 5 – 11km Day 6 – 10km Day 7 – 10km Day 8 – 11km Day 9 – 10km Day 10 – 8km Day 11 – 11km Day 12 – 4km Day 13 – 10km Day 14 – 8km Day 15 – 11km
100
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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