Facts of the Trek

Grade: Strenuous

Average walking per day: 5 hrs

Maximum altitude: 5545m

Best Seasons: February- May, October-November

Type of Trek: Tea house

Duriation of Trek: 16days

Everest Kalapathar Trek Itinerary

Day 01: We will meet you at the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer  to  hotel, had time for rest up after your long flight, we  will be invited to visit our office for a briefing about your journey.after that we will  check your equipment and make easy the processing of other necessary  things  such as sagarmatha National Park Permits and  TIMS (Trekking information management system)

Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley:We will explore the Hindu temple at Pashupatinath ( World Heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. We will  explore  Swyambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, Evening meeting with your trekking guide,have general conservation before Departure for  Adventure trekking.

Day 03: Flight from KTM – Lukla: After having a 30 minutes lovely flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, The Everest base camp trek starts. From here keep walking to Phakding, which takes Three and half hours. On the way you will pass through Chaurikharka and Chhuplung overnight in Phakding (2640m).

Day 04: Trek to Namche (3435m)- At the beginning we slightly ascend to Jhorsalle, full day, we pass villages mix together with superb rhododendron (National flower of nepal), forest, pine trees. first glance of Everest (8848m) a sudden rise up to the Sherpa capital of Namche bazaar (3435m).

Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche. After having breakfast keep walking to Syangboche. From here we will have views of Mt. Everest, Kusumkanggaru, Amadablam and Thamserku. A short hike to Everest view hotel, khunde and khumjung village. Back to Namche and look round. Where you will found, moneychanger, poolhall, policepoint and highest ATM in the world.

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche ( 3890m) The trail leads you to Tengboche via sanasa and fungethaga, there are few Lodges for lunch stopping in edge of Dudhkosi (milk river), where you can see water driven prayer wheels. After that we continue climb to reach Tengboche with the stunning view of Gokyo Ri, Amadablam Thamserku and Islamd peak. The village has attraction of highest Monastery in the world.

Day 07: Trek to Pheruche(4250m) At the beginning walk down to Dibuche and cross Imja khola, where we will see the water falls, then continue keep climb to Pangboche for lunch. After lunch we keep walking to reach Pheruche. Here is the HRA office (Himalayan Resque Association), but only for general information from medical doctor. If we need.

Day 08: Acclimatization day. Full day we spent here or Dingboche and Chukung, either walk around for good views.

Day 09: Trek to Lubuche(4900m) At the first we need to walk half hour on gentle flat to reach Dhukla, then trail continues up the terminal moraine of the khumbu Glacier. For two hours and we need rest here to see memorial area before arriving Lubuche.

Day 10: Trek to Goraksep (5180m) we continue keep walking to Goraksep. Which takes three hours. We will have enough time to continue base camp. It takes 6/7 hour round trip. but we need to bring pack lunch with us and back to Gorasep. This is our final night to sleep in high elevation during the trek. Next day morning we reach at 5550m of Kalapather. viewing the Everest, Lotse, Nupse and Pumari without any climbing

Day 11: Trek to Dingboche(4400m)

Day 12: Dingboche trek to fungethaga (3230m)

Day 13: Fungethaga trek to Manju(2700m)

Day 14: Manju trek to Lukla(2800m)

Day 15:

Lukla to Kathmandu ( 1300m)

Cost Included

• Airport pickup and drop by private car van bus.
• Two night standards Hotel in Kathmandu on B/B.
• Three  meals a (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
• All accommodations during the trek.(toilet will be outside from your room)
• All necessary paper works Everest National park entry permit
•  Trekking information management system (Tims) permit.
• Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, Kathmandu
• A helpful, knowledgeable, friendly,well English speaking  trained, government license holder guide With all his salary, food, drinks,accommodation, transport and insurance.
• A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people).
• Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
• Sleeping bag, down jackets and walking stick (if is it required)
• All government taxes and office expenses.
• farewell dinner with culture show
• Kathmandu sightseeing tour with guide and private car,van,bus.

Cost Exclude

• Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport Kathmandu. You need 2 passport size photos and $40 dollar
• International airfare/Your Travel insurance
• Lunch/ Dinner in Kathmandu/Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee.
• All the alcoholic/no alcoholic drinks, deserts Sweet , chocolate, cake, pie,pudding
• Hot shower/Bat-try charge for camera/  during the trek
• Tips for the guide, porter  (Tips is expected).
• Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.

Note: Above Itinerary can be customized as per client interest and time frame

Testimonials (Feedback From Clients) 2010 - Everest Base Camp  kalapathar Trek

Devi Baral is a consummate professional guide. His knowledge of Nepal and the Himalaya runs deep. He cares for, and empathizes with his clients so thoroughly, and yet almost effortlessly. He is intelligent, and always willing to share his knowledge with a smile. I can easily say that Devi is one of the best in the business; We are so fortunate to have met and traveled with Devi Baral.

Sincerely, Dick Cates

Richard L. Cates,Jr.,Ph.D.

Director, CIAS WI School for Beginning Dairy & Livestock Farmers and CALS Grazing Systems Programming

1535 Observatory Dr., UW-Madison

Madison, WI 53706