Kalapatthar
and Everest Base Camp Trek - 15 Days
This
trek also goes through Namche and Tengpoche then heads toward Mt.
Everest. Exciting suspension bridges hanging over raging rivers
and long uphill hiking lets you know your approaching the highest
mountain in the world.
Groups
then head toward the small mountain of Kala Pattar
which sits across from Everest and Has the most spectacular views
of the mountain.
Most groups
then start the trek back to Lukla but if being at the actual base
camp is what you want it will add an extra day to the trip. The
trek from Lukla to Kala Pattar to Lukla takes a total of 14 days
and reaches an elevation of 5545 meters.
Everest Base Camp/ Kalapather
Day 01 |
Depart Kathmandu via air, for Lukla (8800ft) and a short
trek (2-3 hours to) to Phakding at 8,661 feet. The flight
into Lukla is similar to the Everest View flight for views
and beauty. |
Day 02 |
The trail climbs gradually following the river and enters
the Everest National Park at Jorsale, then crosses the
river and climbs Steeply to Namche (11,100 feet). (4-6
hours). |
Day 03 |
Namche/ Rest day or day hike possible. Namche is capital
of the Khumbu district and offers many ways to spend a
day. |
Day 04 |
Tengboche. We Climb the ridge above Namche and descend
to the Dudh Koshi Riover before climbing again to Tengboche
Monastery (12664 feet). (4-6 hours). Devoche is slightly
further (20minutes) a charming village. |
Day 05 |
Rest day to be used as needed. |
Day 06 |
Dingboche (14000 feet). We walk slowly through the pleasant
village of Pangboche and on to Dingboche. |
Day 07 |
There are several great hikes from Dingboche for this
layover day including Nangkartshang Peak or one of the
base camps below Ama Dablam. |
Day 08 |
Lobuche (16000 feet). |
Day 09 |
Gorakchhep. Our last camp is here before taking our long
day hike to the summit of Kala Patar (18,000 feet). |
Day 10 |
Kala Pater: During a long day, we ascend
and descend Kala Patar, spend the night in Lobuche. We
follow Dudh Koshi down river retracing our upward route. |
Day 11 |
Pangboche. |
Day 12 |
Khumjung |
Day 13 |
Manjo |
Day 14 |
Return to Lukla |
Day 15 |
Fly to Kathmandu by noon. |
Cost: Please contact
us.
Minimum Group size: 2
Season: All around the year (on a bad weather flight does not goes)
Grading: 4
Departure date: as per your convenience.
Included:
- Daily itinerary as described,
- all inclusive camping or lodge trek
with English speaking guide and porters,
- all meals on trek,
- all fees and land transportation,
- Flights (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu).
Not Included:
- Bottled beverages,
- tips,
- items of a personal nature,
- delay due to weather,
- equipment failure or situations
beyond our control.
For
More Information: info@ecotrek.com.np
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