Dates of trips
- 01/11/2024-17/11/2024
- 04/04/2025-20/04/2025
Description
Trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp and on Kala Patthar is a perfect trip for everyone who dreams of seeing the highest peaks of the world, but is not a mountaineer. The route is accessible even for the beginning trekkers. The trek is not technically demanding. We do not have to carry heavy backpacks, because during the whole trek to Mount Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar and back we will eat and sleep in local hotels – lodges. Altitude is a challenge, although we will get it slowly and with additional days for rest and acclimatization. Therefore we should not feel the negative effects of altitude.
During the trek, we will visit the base camp at the foot of the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest. After this we will stand on the top of the iconic Kala Patthar viewpoint, reaching a height of over 5,500 meters. The trek is an opportunity to admire the picturesque panoramas and famous walls of the Himalayan peaks. And as mountains are not the only fascinating thing in Nepal, there will also be an opportunity to plunge into the exotic multi-colored culture of the peoples of Nepal, taste delicious cuisine, observe the rituals of various religions or admire the unusual art and handicraft.
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Trip program
Day 1 – members’ flights from selected airports;
Day 2 – arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel ***. Accommodation in double rooms. Afternoon walk around Thamel, the tourist and commercial district of the city. Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 3 – early morning transfer from the hotel to the airport (Kathmandu or Ramechhap, depending on which airports the authorities will appoint for flights on this route). Around 45-minute flight to Lukla (2750m a.s.l.). Breakfast. Then, about 3-hour easy trek along the Dudhkoshi River Valley, through the Sherpas’ villages to Phakding (2610 m a.s.l.). Overnight in a lodge;
Day 4 – approx. 6-hour trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3440 m a.s.l.), a well-known town in the Solukhumbu region. The first 4 hours of easy terrain, the next 3 slightly more difficult, but very scenic. Overnight in a lodge;
Day 5 – acclimatization day in the Namche Bazar area. A trip to the village of Khumjung, to an altitude of approx. 4000 m a.s.l., then descent back to Namche Bazar. Overnight in a lodge;
Day 6 – approx. 6-hour trek from Namche Bazar to Tengboche (3860 m a.s.l.). Tengboche is a wonderful viewpoint from which you can admire the peaks of Ama Dablam and Thamserk, as well as the panorama of the Khumbu Himalayas. We will also visit a Buddhist monastery, where you can observe monk rites. Overnight in a lodge;
Day 7 – approx. 6-7-hour trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4450 m a.s.l.). The distance will be shorter than in previous days, but we will gain more altitude. Overnight in a lodge;
Day 8 – acclimatization day in the Dingboche region. Trip to the nearby Nangar Tschang peak, reaching an altitude of approx. 5000 m a.s.l. Then descend back to Dingboche. Overnight in lodge;
Day 9 – approx. 5-6-hour trekking from Dinboche to Lobuche (4950 m a.s.l.). Along the way, we will see Pumori, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and other peaks. Overnight in a lodge;
Day 10 – The long-expected day of the trip. A 3-hour climb from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5160 m a.s.l.), and further to Mount Everest Base Camp – the mountaineers’ base at the foot of the world’s highest mountain. Then return to Gorek Shep. Overnight in a lodge;
Day 11 – another unforgettable day ahead. From Gorak Shep, a two-hour climb to the Kalapatthar peak (5550 m a.s.l.), a famous view point, from which you can admire the views of all the most important Himalayan massifs, including Mount Everest of course. We will reach Kalapatthar at sunrise to be able to see the most spectacular view this place offers. Then, we will go down to Pheriche (4200 m a.s.l.). Overnight in a lodge;
Day 12 – approx. 4-5 hours light trek down from Pheriche to Tengboche. Overnight in a lodge;
Day 13 – further descent: trek down (about 5 hrs) from Tengboche to Namcze Bazar. Overnight in a lodge;
Day 14 – approx. 8-hour trek down to Lukla. Overnight in a lodge;
Day 15 – flight from Lukla to Kathmandu or Ramecchap. Transfer to a hotel ***. In the evening, a gala dinner in traditional Nepalese style.
Day 17 – flight to homes.
The trip price includes
- service of 1 BluEmu tourleader and a Sherpa guide (speaking English) per group (up to 12 people);
- all accomodation listed in the program: 2 nights in a comfortable *** hotel in Kathmandu, accommodation in local guesthouses – lodges during all trekking days;
- all local transfers listed in the program by private transport: from the airport to the hotel in Kathmandu, to the airport before flight to Lukla, and then from the airport to the hotel after returning to Kathmandu and from the hotel to the airport before departure home;
- boarding: 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner – any dish to choose from the menu in lodges) during all trekking days;
- breakfasts in Kathmandu;
- return flight Kathmandu / Ramechhap – Lukla;
- all necessary documents for the expedition: Sagarmatha National Park permit and Khumbu Gaupalika area permit;
- a farewell gala dinner in traditional Nepalese style in Kathmandu (Nepalese cuisine, folklore show);
- medical expenses insurance and accident insurance for the entire duration of the trip (while in the mountains, the policy covers high-risk sports);
- unique t-shirt and buff;
- Polish Tourist Guarantee Fund contribution.
The trip price does not include
- air ticket from the chosen airport to Kathmandu and back;
- Nepali visa (purchased on arrival at Kathmandu airport);
- lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, additional meals during trekking;
- bottled drinks, bottled mineral water, as well as boiled water, coffee or tea in lodges during trekking;
- porter services. One porter carrying up to 25kg is about 25 USD per day (the price includes maintenance and insurance of the porter);
- personal expenses (e.g. additional meals / snacks / desserts, fees for charging electronic devices in the mountains, WI-FI, fees for photographing, hot shower, laundry, telephone, etc.);
- customary obligatory tips for a Nepalese guide;
- excess baggage fees in personal luggage during the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back (airlines allow 10kg of main baggage + 5 kilos of hand baggage, each kilogram of excess baggage costs USD 1)
- the cost of individual transfers from or to Kathmandu airport in case of arrival or departure at a different time than most group members.