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Country | Nepal | Max-Altitude | 5,550m/18,204ft | ||
Trip Start | Kathmandu | Trip End | Kathmandu | ||
Group Size | Min 2, Max 12 | ||||
Meals | Breakfast in Kathmandu and full board meals during the trek | ||||
Accommodation | 3 Star hotel in Kathmandu and standard teahouse in Mountain |
This itinerary is a top most trekkers’ bucket list! A timeless classic, it offers a unique travel experience as you trek through rugged terrain, explore quaint Sherpa villages, and traverse beautiful forests, cultivated fields, & glacial moraines. Perhaps the best part of the trip are the incredible views of Everest from a top Kalapathar. For the grand finale, your group will arrive at the iconic Everest Base Camp!
The adventure begins with a scenic mountainous flight to Lukla – the gateway to the Everest. The flight serves up spectacular views of lush valleys and high mountains. You’ll enjoy the warm hospitality of the Sherpa community and continue on to Namche via unique suspension bridges that cross the narrow gorge of the Dudh Koshi river. Next, discover unique Buddhist culture through ancient monasteries and get glimpses of magnificent views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse and other surrounding peaks.
This Everest Base Camp trek difficulty is relatively moderate as compared to other Himalayan trekking routes in Nepal.
Our approach is designed to help you successfully complete the trek. We ensure that trip leaders are experienced and understand the importance of having awesome guides! As our company is owned by a medical professional, we take safety seriously and have built in time to acclimatize in both Namche and Dingboche. Furthermore our guides are properly trained in the latest US-level safety protocols for high altitude sickness.
This is the right trek for you if you’re looking for a fun, unforgettable, and challenging way to see Everest! Contact us to learn more!
Although open year round, we recommend going during either Spring (March to May) or Autumn (September to November). During these times, you have the best chance of favorable weather conditions and should get some amazing views throughout the trip. The temperatures are relatively moderate and you’ll likely avoid the fog and haze of monsoon season as well as the frigid winter conditions.
Distance: 25 minutes drive from airport to hotel
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Welcome to the land of Himalayas! On arrival at the
Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from Extollo will be there to
greet and escort you to your designated hotel. After resting for a while, there
will be a pre-trip discussion for the last minute preparation before the trek at
your hotel. Here you will meet your trek leader and other members of your
group. This is the moment when you can seek answers and clear your doubts with
your leader. Time permitting, you can take a lazy stroll around the streets
near your hotel and observe the contemporary life of the bustling city without
getting any cultural shocks. Have a good night’s sleep to revive your freshness
in the morning and commence a vivid adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Distance: 25 minutes drive from airport to hotel
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Distance: 30 min flight and 3 – 4 hours trek (8 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Sherpa
After breakfast, you will take a 40-minute scenic
mountainous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest. During
the flight, you get beautiful views of the terraced landscape and lush valleys
and hills below along with up-close perspectives of some of the world’s highest
mountains on your left. In Lukla, you will meet local staff who will be
accompanying you on your journey. Hike for a short while passing by Chauri
Kharka village and along the banks of glacial Dudh Koshi river. After making a
steep descent to Chheplung village, you will arrive at Phakding, a beautiful
Sherpa settlement. You may wander around the village and meet the friendly
inhabitants. Overnight in Phakding.
Distance: 30 min flight and 3 – 4 hours trek (8 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Sherpa
Distance: 6 – 7 hours trek (10 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge
Our trekking today continues along the majestic Dudh Koshi
River towards the ancient trading hub. After walking for about an hour, you
come across the glistening Mt. Thamserku and the sacred Khumbila peak. You will
also see beautiful Sherpa villages and experience the serenity of pine, fir,
and juniper forests along the way. If the weather is clear, you might catch a
glimpse of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. You continue
walking until you reach Namche Bazaar, which is famous for being the buzzing
Sherpa town. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Distance: 6 – 7 hours trek (10 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge
Today is first of our two acclimatization days. It is
essential for adapting faster for our trekking adventure ahead. You can visit
the Tourist Visitor Center to find souvenirs related to the first Everest
ascenders, the Sherpa culture and a variety of flora and fauna of the Everest
region. Then, climb up to the famous airstrip at Syangboche. Just above the
airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, which provides marvelous views of Mt.
Everest, Lhotse, and the beautiful Ama Dablam. From here, you return back to
Namche via Khumjung valley. On the way, you visit a sacred monastery that
supposedly houses a yeti scalp and the Hillary School. Or, you can simply spend
time at Namche where you can find restaurants, Internet Cafes, various shops,
government offices, ATMs and also the famous ‘Saturday Market’. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge
Distance: 6– 7 hours trek (10 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tashi Delek Lodge
We begin our trek immediately after a fulsome breakfast. It is an easy walk from Namche to Phunki crossing the Dudh Koshi River and passing several bridges and quaint hamlets. From Phunki, you ascend towards Tengboche, a village that houses the very famous Tengboche Monastery, which is the largest monastery in the Everest region. This monastery is famous for celebrating the Mani Rimdu festival, a huge Buddha statue, and intricate wall paintings. Located amidst the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site of "outstanding universal value”), it is draped with the panoramic 360-degree view of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kantega, Thamserku and Ama Dablam. Overnight in Tengboche.
Distance: 6– 7 hours trek (10 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Tashi Delek Lodge
Distance: 6 – 7 hours trek (10 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Countryside
Leaving behind the magnificent sunset and sunrise, we shall proceed further to another village of Dingboche. First, you trek through birch, conifer and rhododendron forests on an easy path where you can see musk deer and blue sheep grazing. This picturesque trail then dips down to Deboche crossing the Imja River before climbing up to Pangboche. Here, you visit the Pangboche monastery. The trail is fairly moderate as you enter the Imja Valley. The valley gradually unfolds as you approach the confluence of the Lobuche River. You descend into the river and begin the climb up to Dingboche. Overnight in Dingboche.
Distance: 6 – 7 hours trek (10 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Countryside
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Countryside
Today is the second of our two acclimatization days on
Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar trek. The acclimatization day will be
utilized by short hikes to higher altitudes to adapt ourselves to the heights.
You hike up the Imja Khola to Chhukung or Nagarzhang Peak, a small summer
settlement from where stunning views of Island Peak, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and
the fluted ice walls flanking the Amphu Lapcha pass can be seen. These views
are one of the highlights of the entire trek. Short hike to the hill behind
Dingboche is another option which provides you with the view of a couple of six
thousanders. Overnight in Dingboche.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Countryside
Distance: 6 – 7 hours trek (8 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Oxygen Altitude Home
We begin today’s trekking with a gradual ascent from the settlement of Dingboche coming across grazing areas of cattle. Hiking along the Khumbu Glacier you reach Lobuche, which presents spectacular views of Nuptse. On the way, you see an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) and a 10-time Everest summiteer Babu Chiri Sherpa (a Nepalese mountain guide), who unfortunately perished on a mission to climb the Everest. The trail then continues to the Khumbu Glacier moraine where you find yourselves facing several great peaks including Khumbutse, Pumori, and Mahalangur. Overnight in Lobuche.
Distance: 6 – 7 hours trek (8 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Oxygen Altitude Home
Distance: 7 – 8 hours trek (12 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Everest Inn
Today is the day you are eagerly waiting for as we shall be heading for the Everest Base Camp. Our trek from Lobuche begins early in the morning after breakfast. We reach Gorak Shep after trekking over the lateral moraines of the Khumbu Glacier past the Italian research center and the rocky paths.
Today you will be rewarded with great views of the world’s tallest mountain, Everest along with Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Khumbutse, and Nuptse. The euphoric feeling of being at the base camp is inexplicable and being on the lap of the world’s tallest peak is something extraordinary. An option for the evening could be a visit to Kala Patthar. The sunset view from Kala Patthar is comparatively better than the sunrise view, so it is recommended that you visit Kala Patthar today during sunset. Overnight in Gorak Shep.
Distance: 7 – 8 hours trek (12 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Everest Inn
Distance: 8 – 9 hours trek (14.5 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: The Edelweiss
It is another beautiful trekking day as we trek to Kala
Patthar before retracing back to lower altitudes. You shall have the close-up
views of the mighty Everest in a straight trek from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar,
literally means the black stone. Reach for the highest point of this black hill
and capture as many memories as possible. After spending some quality time in
the small brown hill, you will trek down to Gorak Shep for lunch before heading
down to Pheriche. Overnight in Pheriche.
Distance: 8 – 9 hours trek (14.5 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: The Edelweiss
Distance: 7– 8 hours trek (19 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge
Walking on a trail with lots of ups and downs, today you
lose about 2,000 feet in elevation. Descending through hills with rhododendrons
and juniper trees, you cross the Dudh Koshi River. Traversing through the pine
forests, mountain goats, pheasants and other wild animals and birds can be
easily spotted. Eventually reaching Sanasa you get to enjoy magnificent views
of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse. Finally, you will reach Namche Bazaar
after walking on winding trails and a brisk walk through a forest. Overnight in
Namche Bazaar.
Distance: 7– 8 hours trek (19 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Khumbu Lodge
Distance: 7 – 8 hours trek (18.5 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Lukla Numbur Hotel
Today is our final day of trekking of Everest Base Camp and
Kala Patthar trek. Retrace your steps to Lukla, an ideal place to relax and
celebrate your trip to the base camp. Walking through the banks of Dudh Koshi
River and crossing several suspension bridges, passing various Sherpa
settlements and few monasteries, you arrive at Lukla. As the local staff will,
further on, not be accompanying you to Kathmandu, today is the last day you
celebrate your victorious accomplishment together. Overnight in Lukla.
Distance: 7 – 8 hours trek (18.5 km)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Lukla Numbur Hotel
Distance: 30 min flight
Included meals: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
After an adventurous stay in the Khumbu region, you take an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Your trip leader will drop you off at your hotel and you will have the rest of the day at your leisure. You may stroll around in the streets of Thamel, a popular Tourist hub in Kathmandu for some worthy souvenir shopping. You may also visit surrounding popular tourist attractions nearby. Either way, there will be a farewell dinner to celebrate your achievement of successfully reaching the Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Distance: 30 min flight
Included meals: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Today is the reserve day set aside for unseen issues that may defer our trip. Flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and vice versa are sometimes unpredictable. In case of canceled flights, we can use this day. Else, you can utilize your own time visiting popular World Heritage Sites or other famous landmarks in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur or Patan. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Included meals: Breakfast
Your journey to in the beautiful Khumbu region and the incredible base camp of the world’s tallest mountain, Everest, comes to an end today. A representative from Extollo Adventures will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. Our representative shall assist you with your departure. On your way home you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal. We hope that the adventure in this mystic land created a strong and positive impression about our country, enough to bring you back again. Have a happy and a safe journey ahead!
Included meals: Breakfast
While you travel, we will follow two types of accommodations. You will spend 3 nights in Kathmandu at deluxe 3-star hotel and 11 nights in standard, clean and comfortable tea-houses during the trek. All accommodations for Everest Base Camp with Kala Patthar Trek will be on a twin-sharing basis. Single supplement will be provided on request, at an additional cost ($490 USD). However, single supplement may not be feasible all the time especially at higher elevations above Namche Bazaar.
During our Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar Trek, you can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well as the common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner are served from the tea-houses or from a lodge menu where you spend the night. Whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking whereas only breakfast will be available while in Kathmandu. There will also be a Farewell Dinner hosted by Extollo Adventures upon your return from the successful excursion.
You need to be in good shape and have an ability to walk 6 – 7 hours uphill and downhill per day. This trekis suitable for passionate trekkers. positive attitude, excellent health, and strong determination is required for successful finish. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. Besides, it is advisable to trek with a highly reputed trek operator like us, with experienced guides who can help you with significant mental preparation with a personal touch.
Regarding the difficulty, the only challenging factor is the altitude. Our Everest Base Camp trek itinerary provides ample time for acclimatization. Neither ropes nor ice picks are needed forthis trip and no vertical climbs are involved. Novice travelers in a good physical shape, who exercise regularly, has positive attitude and has healthy heart and lungscan easily complete this adventurous trip.
There is no official age limit for trekking in the Himalayas as long as our participants are healthy and mentally committed to complete the adventure. We are experienced in operating treks for families with kids as young as 9 years old and elderly trekkers in their 80s. This is a moderate trek with a well acclimatized and carefully crafted itinerary. We advise our trekkers to have good physical fitness, exercise regularly, have positive attitude and strong determination in addition to having an excellent health for a successful Himalayan trek.
The best time to trek to the Everest Base Camp is Spring (March to May), and Autumn (September to November). The temperatures are moderate during these seasons and guarantee fantastic views throughout the trip. Beautiful bright blue sky and incredible views of different species of flowers and various Himalayan peaks are best experienced during these seasons.
It is also possible to do the EBC trek during monsoon season (June to August) and winter season (from December to February). But during monsoon, it rains in the lower altitudes and the views are not so pleasant due to foggy and hazy weather. While during the winter season, although the sky is clear, it gets colder. However, traveling during these off-seasons has an advantage that there are fewer crowds due to infrequent trekkers.
Weather in the mountains is quite difficult to predict. Different temperatures can be experienced at different elevations and during different seasons. The average temperatures in Nepal (in °C) are
Height | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
1000m | 6/20 | 8/21 | 12/25 | 14/28 | 16/29 | 18/30 | 19/30 | 19/30 | 18/30 | 15/28 | 11/24 | 7/19 |
Ktm (1350m) | 2/17 | 4/19 | 8/24 | 12/28 | 15/29 | 17/29 | 18/28 | 18/28 | 17/27 | 14/25 | 9/22 | 4/18 |
2000m | 1/12 | 2/14 | 3/17 | 7/22 | 12/24 | 14/26 | 15/28 | 15/28 | 13/22 | 10/21 | 5/17 | 2/13 |
3000m | -2/12 | 0/14 | 2/16 | 5/20 | 8/21 | 10/22 | 12/24 | 12/24 | 10/20 | 6/19 | 2/16 | -1/12 |
4000m | -12/4 | -10/5 | -6/10 | -3/12 | -1/14 | 2/16 | 4/17 | 4/18 | 2/14 | -3/12 | -8/9 | -10/7 |
5000m | -18/4 | -14/6 | -8/8 | -4/12 | -2/13 | 1/14 | 2/15 | 2/14 | -1/11 | -6/8 | -11/5 | -14/4 |
It is possible to complete this trek in shorter duration depending on your physical fitness condition, previous experience, and mental firmness. Other option to shorten your trek is by trekking to EBC and flying out by helicopter from the base camp. Our 15 days trek to EBC is a standard itinerary, which is best planned with a high degree of awareness of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and allows us plenty of time for proper acclimatization. Please be aware that gaining elevation without proper consideration of AMS and acclimatization could prove to be fatal.
Flying into Lukla and flying out from Lukla is the most commonly used route by the majority of trekkers during an EBC trip. However, there are several alternative routes, for those who have more time and want to experience something different. One alternate way is driving to Jiri or Phaplu and starting the trek from there. Or flying to Lukla and diverting towards Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri through off-the-beaten-path. You can also trek via the three passes or via Hinku valley and Mera peak over Amphu Lapcha Pass to reach up to the base camp.
On our standard 15 day trek to the Everest Base Camp itinerary, , you will be walking for nine days with an average distance of 15 km or 8-10 miles a day. Other days will be spent for acclimatizing wherein you may make short hikes of about 3 – 4 km. Although 15 km per day is not a long distance, the steep and rocky terrain and higher altitudes will slow your pace, especially during winters when the trail gets covered in snow and ice. Your average walking pace will be about 4 to 5 km/hour, may be less at higher elevations, so 15 km per day is perfectly doable!
There are telephones (landlines) in most of the villages along the trekking routes from which you can make international calls. Mobile phone services are available throughout Nepal but the quality of the reception varies from location to location. Internet facilities can be found in a few villages, however, these facilities can be expensive. Our guides will carry mobile phones which also can be used by you when/if necessary.
It is not mandatory to arrive early on account of getting used to the altitude. However, it is recommended to keep a few buffer days before and after your trek owing to the unpredictable weather uncertainties, flight cancellations or other unseen calamities. As you trek to gradually higher altitudes, you will need to acclimatize appropriately and walk at a slower pace to get used to the altitude. You should not gain an elevation of more than 400-500m in a day’s walk.
Yes. A representative, preferably the guide along with driver will be there at the airport’s arrival sector to meet you and escort you up to your hotel room. We include all airport pick up and drop offs as a part of your travel program. We will be with you the entire time of your stay in Nepal.
Usually, your flight from Kathmandu to Lukla allows you to carry a maximum of 10 kg checked-in bag and a hand baggage of 5 kg. Any extra baggage will cost you about US$ 1 – 2 pereach extra kg. We recommend you to minimize your luggage to avoid any additional cost. You can leave behind your unwanted items in your hotel back in Kathmandu or our office.
We provide our professional and technical expertise services in remote areas in the Himalayas. Every effort will be made to stick to the original itinerary. However, since the weather and climatic conditions up in the mountains are unpredictable, we cannot guarantee that we will follow the original plan. The health condition of a group member or unexpected natural disaster, etc. can also contribute to unplanned situations. Yourleader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to the plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required. For any unexpected occurring and challenges in the mountains, our Himalayan guides are entirely reliable and superbly jovial people. With their skills and knowledge of the region, they will readily devise a new plan and propose it to you.
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All our guides are proficient in English, government licensed and professionally certified. They are local, Nepali mountain experts with multiple years of expertise in the mountains. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the mountains and their minute details. Our staff gets constant training and understands the way of running quality trips that exceed expectations. Our guides are selected based on their technical proficiency, proven safety records, impeccable judgment, and their friendly demeanor. They are well trained in first aid and personal protection equipments. Our guides practice Responsible Tourism in the trek guided by the principles of ecotourism and sustainable tourism. We train them in the following major courses:
Intensive Wilderness First Aid KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
Trekking Guide Training – Nepal Government’s Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation Department of Hotel Management and Tourism Training Center of Nepal.
Eco Trekking Workshop and Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal)
English Language – KEEP
Conservation and Biodiversity – KEEP
Rock and Ice Climbing and Mountaineering (optional) by Nepal Mountaineering Association.
For this trek, there will be one leader, assistant guides (4 trekkers:1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter). The arrangement has been made in such a way that even if anyone within the group falls sick or cannot continue with the trek due to some reason, the trip can still go on as planned.
According to IPPG (International Porter Protection Group), the maximum weight a porter is liable to carry is 30 kg. Since we use two trekkers: 1 porter ratio during trekking trips, the porter will take a maximum of 15 kilograms for each trekker. However, you will carry your own daypacks. If you carefully pack only necessary items as suggested in our packing list, it should not be difficult to keep your primary packages below 15 kg each, even with the more sturdy sleeping bag.
You do not need to change money before you arrive in Kathmandu. We can help you get better exchange rates from our responsible government approved money exchangers after you meet us. And when you are in short of cash, there are lots of ATMs to dispense your desired amount of money.
For all your personal expenses, it is recommended that you carry Nepalese rupees of smaller values for little purchases on the trail and bigger notes for bigger purchases. Extra personal expenses that may incur on the trip include hot shower, recharging batteries and other electronic gadgets, bottled/boiled water, phone and internet usages, soda, alcoholic beverages, tipping, other services not listed, and recreational expenses. Please check Important Notes for details.
While it is not mandatory, tipping is an accepted way of saying ‘Thank you’ to your staff for their services.It is good to carry small denominations of US$ for small tips to driver, hotel staff etc. The tips for guides and porters are generally based on the number of trekking days and can be pooled together with other trekkers or made directly to the individuals. A common way to calculate tipping is 8 to 10% of your trip cost per person. This amount can be adjusted based on your overall satisfaction and staff performance. Your tip is offered at the end of the trip. The guide has the most responsibility, so generally is offered a higher tip than assistant guides or porters. Suggested ratio can be – (guide: assistant guide: porter/porters = 50:30:20). You can distribute the tips directly to the guide, assistant guide and porter. If there is more than one porter, then you can give them a certain amount and they will share among themselves. Also, please do not ask them how much they would like to be given. You can tip in USD or Nepalese rupees. This is just a guideline for tipping and is not obligatory.
To help you pack for your adventure, we have listed equipment and a pack list below. Please note that the listed items may vary according to the different seasons. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a day-pack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary.
HEAD
UPPER BODY
HANDS
LOWER BODY
FEET
SLEEPING
RUCKSACK AND TRAVEL BAGS
MEDICAL
PRACTICAL ITEMS
TOILETRIES
PERSONAL HYGIENE
EXTRAS/LUXURIES
We use a 4 season sleeping bag during the trek which is good to -10˚C, -15˚C or -20˚C depending on the season. We do provide you the sleeping bags but it is better if you can bring your own, if possible. If you bring your own, we suggest you look into Lamina Z Torch, MHW Lamina O or Shona’s sleeping bag. Make sure that your bag is of good fit to the shape of your body and should have an insulated hood for added warmth.
You need a decent pair of hiking boots that are the right size for you, with an excellent ankle support, good grip at the soles and are water resistant in the snow.Once you buy your shoes, don’t forget to break them in, to avoid blisters. If you want a specific recommendation, go ahead and try the Vasque Breeze 2.0 GTX. It has Gore-Tex liners, meaning that your feet will be protected from harsh conditions while the rubber out soles provide enough traction and stability during long treks. Other recommendations are – Merrell, New Balanceor Scarpa Kailash Hiking Boots.
Our well-trained and dedicated guides will determine the intensity of your sickness and decide what needs to be done. He will provide on-site emergency assistance with first aid medical kit to begin with.If needed, your guide will bring you about 500 m below the altitude so that you feel better. In case of extreme difficulties, he will help to evacuate you using a helicopter under your covered health/travel insurance. If you can and want to stay there and recover, our Sherpa assistant will be there with you. If your condition is not too critical, or you feel you cannot afford helicopter rescue, then you may think of a pony rescue, or you may even walk down slowly.
Consult your doctor and check for which food items you are allergic to before you come to Nepal. Before your trekking commences, do not forget to inform your guide about your allergies. He will make necessary arrangements for you according to available food options throughout the journey.
As the altitude goes up, the oxygen density gets lower affecting your cardiac and pulmonary systems. Our bodies must adjust to avoid mountain sickness, thus we arrange our treks and day-to-day itinerary to incorporate with required acclimatization days. At different points of our trip, you may either choose to take rest or have short hikes.
As the altitude rises, more UV rays get reflected due to increase in sun’s intensity. Therefore, we advise you to protect your skin with proper clothing and sunblock. A special sunblock for the mountains is recommended. You may also use UV protected sunglasses and prescription sunglasses if required.
You may want to consider following points for extra safety measures:
Your safety is our paramount concern, we are always there to help travelers in an emergency. We are available 24/7 at any of our following contact numbers:
Headquarter-USA: +1-855-986-5623
Regional Office-Asia: +977-985-105-5684
We provide standard deluxe three starred hotel with breakfast while you are in Kathmandu before and after the trek. During the trek, all accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis in clean, comfortable and standard teahouses. The rooms consist of two small cots having mattress, pillows and bed sheets. There is no heating arrangement in the rooms except at dining areas. At lower elevations like Lukla, Namche, Phakding and few teahouses in Dingboche, the rooms have attached bathrooms with running shower but hot water shower is available only up to Namche. On request, luxury lodges can be provided at places like Lukla, Phakding, and Namche at an additional cost.
At Kathmandu, we will include farewell dinner before your final departure. While during the trek, all type of menus including major food items are available, the quality and quantity may vary from what is available in Kathmandu. Nepalese, Tibetan, more popular continental, and Indian cuisines are common choices on the menu. As you trek further up, your choices will be limited. Hot Drinks: Your hot drinks choices may include Coffee, Teaand Hot chocolate. Breakfast: The typical meals served for breakfast during trekking are eggs, pancakes, porridge, fresh baked bread and cheese. Lunch & Dinner: Lunch and dinner menus may include noodle soup (Thukpa) and other types of soups, fried rice, macaroni, momos (dumplings), potatoes, sandwiches, pizzas, spring roll, spaghetti, noodles and Nepalese comfort food such asDal-Bhat with vegetables (rice & lentil soup). Snacks: We encourage you to bring your own snacks like energy bars, candy bars, salty snacks, nuts, crackers, peanut butter etc. for a change in your diet on the trek.
Salad: You will also get salads, vegetables, fruits and potatoes as sides.
Desserts: Delicious pie,pudding, custard and cakes are also available to satisfy your sweet cravings
Bottled water is available from Lukla all the way up to the Base Camp. The lodges sell bottled, boiled and filtered water, which is safe to drink. One liter can cost anywhere from US$ 1 to 4. However, it is encouraged to use SteriPen UV purifiers or bring chlorine, iodine or other purifying agents to treat water before drinking for environmental reasons. Drinking at least 3 – 4 liters of fluids per day is recommended to stay hydrated especially at higher altitudes.
Electricity: Electricity is available at teahouses throughout the trek. Most of the teahouses will charge you some money for charging your batteries and other electronic gadgets. The prices will comparatively increase as you ascend higher up. The fee may vary from US$ 1 to 3 per hour. Internet: In places like Lukla, Phakding, Namche, Dole, Thagnak, and Dzongla, you can get access to unlimited WiFi coverage on paying around US$ 2 to 10 per hour depending on the location. Phone: We recommend you to purchase alocal cellular network SIM, NCell in Kathmandu before your trip. Nepal may or may not support roaming facilities, so using your own SIM is not guaranteed. Moreover, it is cheaper to use a local carrier.
Most of the teahouses have western flush toilet facilities. However, at the place above Lobuche, squat type of toilets are more common. The western style flush toilets, can be tough to flush especially at nights at higher elevations when the water freezes. It is highly recommended to carry your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer for EBC trek.
Laundry service may not be available at all places on the trekking trail. It is advised to make your laundry at places where you will be staying an extra day for acclimatization, like Namche and Dingboche. Wherever available, laundry services will be provided at an extra cost. You can have your teahouse do your laundry at a nominal price per piece. Laundry, however, will not be done by machine; it will be by hand. If you wish, you can do your own laundry usingthe sink or a bucket, but be aware that the water will be cold and laundry may not dry completely before you have to leave next day.
Once you have booked with us, your trek is 100% guaranteed, no matter how many people book for the said date. We value and respect your preferences; hence you will not be mixed with another group or shifted to another date or another trip.
Our trekking guide will make necessary efforts to arrange required transportation and reservations to get you home as quickly as possible if, for any reason, you need to depart early. In the meantime, one of our staff will remain with you at all times. However, you will not be entitled to any refunds for unused days on the trek or for the services such as hotel, transport, and flight, included in the package that you would not use later. Please understand that our costs are the same as we have to pay the guides and porters for the time they have committed.Although, you can make claims with your insurance company for your loss. We will cooperate with you on the documentation process to get your claimed amount reimbursed.
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There are reservations that have to be adhered to when entering Nepal. The customs department at the airport conducts a meticulous scrutiny of the items in your luggage. There are some items that cannot be brought into the country, for example carrying drugs in any form is considered a crime and the accused will be immediately prosecuted. Firearms, explosives and sharp or blunt weapons if identified can land you in serious trouble.
It may come as a shock to many that eating beef is strictly forbidden in Nepal. Hinduism being the dominant religion in Nepal forbids killing and eating cows and oxen. Carrying any edible items in your luggage that contains beef is considered a crime.
If you are carrying gold it should be less than 5 ounces, for more than the stipulated amount a declaration and authorization is required. Same goes for other precious metals, gems, and valuable items. There are no regulations on the jewelry on your body.
Nepal has zero tolerance for drug smuggling. Visitors are forbidden to import drugs in any form into Nepal. Possession of drugs not only puts you at risk of being apprehended and imprisoned but the entire group you are traveling with might get arrested as well.
Nepal is a country of tradition and sacred religious beliefs. Any obscenity, whether physical or verbal, is looked upon with revulsion as the culture here differs from Western countries. Wearing inappropriate attire while visiting religious sites will not be tolerated, and clothes that are too revealing or leather clothing inside the religious structures are not allowed. While holding hands is completely normal, please refrain from displaying too much physical affection in public view, if you plan to travel to Nepal as a couple.
All foreign nationals are required to arrange a visa in order to enter Nepal. A Nepalese Visa can be obtained either prior to your arrival at a Nepalese embassy abroad or on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport. It can be also secured at entry points at Nepalese borders.
You can use this full address while filling up your visa application:
Street: Amrit Marg
House No.:
Ward No: 19
VDC/Municipality: Kathmandu
District: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal
For further information please visit: http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa
Flights between Lukla and Kathmandu are generally reliable, though bad weather conditions may cause flight delay or even cancellation. In such scenario, Extollo Adventures will attempt to get you on a chartered helicopter to avoid flight delays. All additional cost would be your responsibility which could be $400 USD or more depending on the number of people on the flight.
We already schedule one extra day into your trip as a buffer day in Kathmandu in case of such flight delays or cancellations. However, we also suggest you add a couple of additional days at the end of your trip in case of any delays.
It is mandatory for joining any of the Extollo Adventures trips is that all clients must be insured, it is strongly recommended that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. There could be comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please note that we do not arrange or sell insurance.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include showering, recharging batteries, bottled/boiled water, soda, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses and other services not listed. Typically trekkers spend around $10 to $20 USD on a daily basis. Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
Generally, we do not charge solo travelers any extra charge. You will be paired up with another traveler of same gender and hotel room will be provided on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu. On request, you will be provided a single room in Kathmandu with an extra charge. Similarly, you will need to share a room with same gender group member in tea houses during the trek. Upon request and if available we can arrange private rooms during trekking with a small single supplement charge.
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We contacted Extollo Adventures thru a common friend. We were picked up promptly by the Tour guide and taken to Hotel Shankar (a beautiful hotel in Kathmandu). Later, after all the members arrived, we were briefed about the coming trek. Maps, down jackets and sleeping bags were distributed along with a sherpa bag. Rishi ji was our tour guide. He was fantastic, a very patient and cheerful Gorkha leader. He took exceptional care during the trip, always keeping an eye Read More
Traveled to Nepal in group of 12 from Apr 02 - Apr-16 2019Excellent organization by EXTOLLO Adventures. The trek is simply out of the world. Each day brings new experiences and joy. A must do on anyone’s bucket list! Read More
Traveled to Nepal in group of 12 from Apr 02 - Apr-16 2019From the start to the end of my journey Extollo staff was there to guide me through my trek. They were very thorough in explaining the details of trek and what we should bring. They were very caring for each of the trekking team to ensure we slept and ate the way we should. They were also well prepared for most issues as they came up. I would like to recommend our guide Rishi whom always had a smile on Read More
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