Cultures & Adventures

Everest Base Camp Group Join Adventure

Everest base camp has always been a dream destination for adventurers of all age since 1960s. Mount Everest base camp is situated at 5364 meters altitude from sea level. It is a famous trekking destination. Specially Everest Base Camp has been the dream destination for all adventure lovers from around the world. It is 6 days uphill trek from Lukla to the base camp while trekking down back to Lukla takes just 3 days. Thamel Travels has fixed some group departure dates for Everest Base Camp trekking for 2017 and 2018. It is standard 12 days adventure trek in the Himalayas after a 40min flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The group trek itinerary is designed considering the altitudes of the trekking trails. Among 12 days, two days will be spent for acclimatization one at 3440 meters at Namche Bazaar and another rest day at 4410 meters at Dingboche. Group Join Everest Base camp trek is open for all interested individual and group trekkers irrespective to their nationality and gender. Every group will contain maximum 12 group members. There will be 1 trek group leader for the group and 1 porter for each 2 trekkers. This is a tea house trek which includes 11 nights accommodation at local lodges in the Everest trekking trail. Everyday breakfasts, lunch and dinner are served during the trek. Please read the equipment lists to better prepare for the trek.

To proceed with the group join Everest base camp trek, please select your appropriate departure date for the trek, and make enquiry for the reservations. In case you have to change your Everest trek departure date, you can request for departure date change at least 3 working days in advance. Date change will be free of cost. We have included 1 night accommodation in Kathmandu upon returning back from the trek. We hope it gives you some relaxations about losing a hotel night cost in Kathmandu due to possible delays or cancellations of Lukla - Kathmandu flghts. Upon arriving from the trek, Thamel travels organizes a farewell dinner for every group at a typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural shows.

Highlights

Meet and trek with adventurers from around the World
Trek with experienced and EBC Sepcialist trek leaders
Affordable and Guaranteed departures
One Porter for each trekker. No need to mix your stuff with other people in the same bag.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Kathmandu to Lukla (35-min flight; 2,800m) - Trek to Phakding (3-4 hrs; 2,652m). Meals: B,L,D.

Day 02:Trek Phakding to Namche Bazar (3440m/11,283ft)/, 6 hours walk. Overnight at local lodge. Meals: B,L,D.

Day 03:Namche Bazar Rest Day. Day excursion to Syangboche and Everest View Hotel. Overnight at same Lodge. Meals: B.L.D.

Day 04:Trek Namche to Tengboche (3,867m/12684ft); 5-6 hour. Overnight at Tea House at Tengboche village. Meals: B,L,D.

Day 05:Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft): 5-6 hour. Overnight at Tea house at Dingboche village. Meals: B,L,D.

Day 06:Acclimatization day. Day excursion to Chhukung or other nearby village/hill. Overnight at Dingboche. Meals: B,L,D.

Day 07:Trek Dingboche to Lubuche (4,928m/16164 ft) 5-6 treks. Overnight at Local lodge. Meals: B,L,D.

Day 08:Trek Lubuche to Everest Base Camp - Gorak Shep: 5-6 hour. You are at EBC today! Meals: B,L,D.

Day 09:Kalapatthar Excursion to see sunrise views over Mount Everest. Trek to Pangboche, 7-8 hours trek. Meals: B,L,D.

Day 10:Trek Pangboche to Namche Bazaar; 5-6 hour trek. Overnight at Namche. Meals: B,L,D.

Day 11:Trek Namche to Lukla; 5-6 hour trekking. Overnight at Lukla. Meals: B,L,D.

Day 12:Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu, 40 min flight. Overnight at Kathmandu. Meals: B,D.

Day 13:Breakfast at Hotel. End of the tour. Departure.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Kathmandu to Lukla (35-min flight; 2,800m) - Trek to Phakding (3-4 hrs; 2,652m). Meals: B,L,D.Morning Breakfast at Hotel. At 6am, drive to domestic Airport for Lukla flights. Your guide will accompany you from right from the hotel. Upon arriving Lukla, 40min flights, refresh yourself with tea or coffee and trek to Phakding, 4 hours trek. Overnight at tea house. Included

Day 2Trek Phakding to Namche Bazar (3440m/11,283ft)/, 6 hours walk. Overnight at local lodge. Meals: B,L,D.Morning Breakfast and trek to Namche Bazaar. Today, you will have the first glimpse of Mt Everest from below Namche Bazaar. the second half of the trail is straight uphill trek. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation included.

Day 3Namche Bazar Rest Day. Day excursion to Syangboche and Everest View Hotel. Overnight at same Lodge. Meals: B.L.D.Namche Rest Day. After breakfast, guided walk to Syangboche and Everest view Hotel. Overnight at same lodge. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation included.

Day 4Trek Namche to Tengboche (3,867m/12684ft); 5-6 hour. Overnight at Tea House at Tengboche village. Meals: B,L,D.Morning Breakfast at Namche and Trek to Tengboche: 5-6 hour. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation included.

Day 5Trek Tengboche to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft): 5-6 hour. Overnight at Tea house at Dingboche village. Meals: B,L,D.Morning Breakfast at the tea house at Tengboche and trek to Dingboche village; 5-6 hour trekking. Today you reach above 4000 meters on earth. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation included.

Day 6Acclimatization day. Day excursion to Chhukung or other nearby village/hill. Overnight at Dingboche. Meals: B,L,D.Morning Breakfast at tea house and stay active to acclimatize as you have reached above 4000 meters. Dingboche is just 2 camp below the Everest Base Camp. Stay excited! Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation included.

Day 7Trek Dingboche to Lubuche (4,928m/16164 ft) 5-6 treks. Overnight at Local lodge. Meals: B,L,D.Morning Breakfast at lodge at Dingboche and trek to Lubuche 5-6 hour. The third quarter of the trekking trail today is straight uphill trekking and you will feel the real energy required for EBC! Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation included.

Day 8Trek Lubuche to Everest Base Camp - Gorak Shep: 5-6 hour. You are at EBC today! Meals: B,L,D.Morning Breakfast at lodge at Lubuche and Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorak Shep; 6-7 hours trek. Enjoy the achievement of your lifetime goal to trek to Everest Base Camp. Your guide will help you take your (group and individual) photographs. Overnight at Gorakhshep. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation included.

Day 9Kalapatthar Excursion to see sunrise views over Mount Everest. Trek to Pangboche, 7-8 hours trek. Meals: B,L,D.At morning 4 am, Kalapatthar excursion to see sunrise over Mount Everest. Breakfast at Gorak Shep and trek to Pangboche or Somare, total 7-8 hour trekking. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation included.

Day 10Trek Pangboche to Namche Bazaar; 5-6 hour trek. Overnight at Namche. Meals: B,L,D.After breakfast at Pangboche, Trek to Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hour. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation included.

Day 11Trek Namche to Lukla; 5-6 hour trekking. Overnight at Lukla. Meals: B,L,D.Mornig Breakfast at Namche and trek to Lukla: 5-6 hour trekking. Today you will say goodbye to your porters. Guide will accompany your to Kathmandu. Overnight at tea house in Lukla. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation included.

Day 12Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu, 40 min flight. Overnight at Kathmandu. Meals: B,D.Take an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Airport transfers are included in Kathmandu. Overnight at best 3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.We will organize a farewell dinner to get your feedback and to listen your experiences.

Day 13Breakfast at Hotel. End of the tour. Departure. Breakfast at Hotel. We will be pleased to help you organize further trip depending on your schedule. Or if you are flying back home, we will individually drive you to the airport 3 hours before flight time complimentary.

Cost Includes

Last night best 3 star Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfasts
2 Airport Transfers (2 domestic and 2 International airport transfers.)
Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight fare and airport taxes.
Tea house accommodation and your daily breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek
Trek guide for the group and 1porter for each 2 trekkers. Includes their salary, flight, food and lodging.
Insurance for guide and porters
Sleeping bag and Trekking Poles
Sagarmatha National Park fees and TIMS permits
Local government taxes

Cost Excludes

Nepal visa fees (please bring $25 in cash and 2photos for Nepal visa)
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu except mentioned
Travel and rescue insurance. Please buy travel insurance before you go for EBC trek.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills or extra porters)