Everest Base Camp
1st - 17th DECEMBER 2012
This is a tough challenge and not for the faint hearted!You will trek over steep and rocky terrain to reach your goal a real achievement and a real challenge in cold, harsh conditions.
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly to London
Day 2: Free to prepare in Kathmandu
Day 3: Kathmandu - Lukla (40 min flight)
Phakding; 3-4 hour trek (Trekking times only;stops not included) After an early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) and final preparations, the trekking starts. From Lukla you'll pass Chaurikharka
village and make a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the bank
of the Dudhkosi River until Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) is reached. Overnight at Phakding
Day 4: Phakding-Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hour trekking
The trail crosses Dudhkoshi River over a long suspension bridge and then leads you along the river
to Hilary's Suspension Bridge. Then the trail climbs further from here to Namche Bazaar. Overnight
at Namche bazaar (3,440m/11,286 ft)
Day 5: Namche Bazaar- Tyangboche: 6-7 hour trekking
Today's route starts by climbing up to the Shyangboche airstrip (3,750m/12,303ft). Just above the
airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the
highest mountains on Earth.
From here the trail will descend slightly to Dudhkoshi at 3,250m. Then a steep ascent will bring you
to the famous Tengboche Gompa, with its stunning background of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest and
other peaks. Overnight at Tyangboche (3,867/12,687 ft).
Day 6: Tengboche-Dingboche: 5-6 hour
There's a slight descent early today through lush forest, before the gradual climb up to the valleys
highest year round settlement of Pangboche (3,860m/12,664ft). Continue ascending in the afternoon
through alpine meadows and yak herds, eventually reaching Dingboche. Overnight at Dingboche
(4530m/14,800 ft).
Day 7: Dingboche-Lobuche: 5-6 hour
Today is a climb to Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft). From here there are stunning views of Tawachee and
Cholatse (6440m) can be enjoyed. From here the trail goes up to Khumbu Glacier for an hour then
left into the memorial area before reaching the village of Lobuche (4,930m/12,894ft). By this stage
the effects of the altitude will be kicking in and you can expect colder nights. Overnight at Lobuche
Day 8: Lubuche-Gorakh Shep: 2-4 hour
The trail continues climb to Gorak Shep. It takes a couple of hours to walk up to the famous
viewing point of Kala Pattar (Black Rock) at 5,545m/18,192ft; this small peak offers the best views
of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam you can get without climbing. Overnight in Gorak Shep
(5,160m/16,929ft).
A total price of £2300 . A non refundable £600 registration fee is required.
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