Everest Loop Trek (NEPAL)

OVERVIEW

This is an opportunity to visit the Everest region, by travelling to and basing at Namche Bazaar, the Capital of the Sherpa people and then selecting from a number of extension options. These options include the classic Everest Base Camp trek, but also other options, such as Island Peak, Gokyo Lakes and over Cho La Pass, or shorter visits to Tengboche, or Ningboche to see Ama Dablam and Lhotse South Face. We also have the Yeti Mountain Home trek via Thame and Kongde, which offers a very different route with premium lodge accommodation.

This will allow you to tailor-make your visit and fully experience this incredible region and the wonderful people at your own pace. You will have a guide and porters as usual, which contributes to their living, but allows you to meet these modest and fascinating people who are highly spiritual and live in respect of their mountains.

PROGRAM

Day 1 (22 April) - Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)  

Upon your arrival, you will be met by representative and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Nepali Ghar Hotel.

Meals: B&B basis

Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2804 m) and then Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – 3 to 4 Hours

Early morning transfer to Ramechhap or to kathmandu airport for your early morning flight to Lukla (2,846 m). Flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport usually takes place early in the morning. We suggest you make all the sorting and packing the day before. Once you reach Lukla, have your breakfast while our guide will make an arrangement of porters. We assign one porter to every two clients. Begin the trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where you join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunikharka (2,713 m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2,550 m), it is a short walk to Phakding.

Overnight at a Guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A helicopter option from Kathmandu Airport can be available on additional cost.

Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m)

Duration: 5.5 – 6.5 hours

After having breakfast in Phakding, we trek along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River crossing suspension bridges en route. Hereafter we hike through a beautiful pine forest towards the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park for a brief permit check. Then, we continue trek in Namche trails, climbing steeply upward beholding the sights of sacred mani stones, colorful prayer flags, raging glacial rivers and beautiful mountains. The Everest Base Camp trek for today comes to close as you reach Namche Bazaar, the famous Sherpa town.

If we need to acclimatize further, we can put in an extra stop at Monjo.

Overnight at a Guest house.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04: Namche Bazaar: Acclimatization Day

Duration: 4-5 hours

Namche Bazar is the first acclimatization spot en route to Everest Base Camp. This popular mountain town is a busy trading hub of native Sherpa people where you can shop mountain gears and clothes, buy local handicrafts, find hotels, guest houses, and visit museums and many more. We spend the acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. We visit Sherpa Cultural Museum to explore the history and culture of the Sherpa people and their unique traditions and customs.

Even more, we hike up to Syangboche Airport (the highest altitude airport of Nepal) and Hotel Everest View, the highest placed hotel in the world at 13,000 feet. This place offers astounding views of Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and neighbouring mountain peaks.

Additional rest days at Namche can be included.

Overnight at a Guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 05: Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m)

Duration: 5-6 hours

Our trek starts after having breakfast in the morning. We embark on a journey through the forest to Kenjoma where the trail connects with Khumjung. The trek continues descending towards Dudh Koshi River, followed by steep ascent towards Tengboche. On the way, behold the sights of rushing glacial river, beautiful rhododendron forest, and cliff top monasteries.

Also, we pay a visit to Tengboche monastery, the famed and largest monastery in the Khumbu region. You will discover powerful spiritual experience, Buddhist celebrations and enactments there. Depending upon arrival time, we will observe a prayer ceremony performed by Lamas either in the morning or evening. From there, we enjoy the breathtaking and stunning view of beautiful mountains- Mt Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kwangde, Tawachee and many others.

Overnight at a Guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 06: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m)

Duration:  5 hours

We trek the same route back to Namche. On the way, we pass Pangboche village, then Tengboche village that leads to our ultimate destination Namche, for overnight stay. En route we come across Dudh Koshi gorge, forests filled with rhododendron, pine, Himalayan birch, juniper trees, colorful pheasants, mountain goats to name a few.

Overnight at a Guesthouse.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 07: Trek to Lukla (2,804 m)

Duration: 5-6 hours

This is the final leg of our epic and adventurous trek in the Everest region as we retrace the same path back to Lukla. Now is the time to reflect back on this adventurous trip of your lifetime and celebrate our extraordinary achievement. We can spend our free time stroll around the Lukla village and enjoying the sightseeing.

Overnight at a Guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 08: Fly back to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu

Morning flight back to Ramechhap and transfer to Kathmandu.

Overnight at Nepali Ghar Hotel.

Meals: B&B basis

Day 09 (30 April): Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your final departure

Flight home.

THE GUIDES

Qualified trek guides and porter to help trekkers luggage.

THE PRICE 

6900 dhs per person

Limited spots available

Whats Included

• A once-in-a-lifetime experience!
• Airport transfers from/to Kathmandu Airport
• Domestic Flights (Ramechhap – Lukla – Ramechhap) - tickets and airport departure taxes
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (Full meals on treks and breakfast only in Kathmandu)
• Government  License holder English Speaking and qualified trek leader and porter to help trekkers luggage. (2 trekkers:1 porter "9 kg per trekker max limit")
• Coverage of Guides and Porters, their meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, flights and other necessary equipment.
• Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee
• Khumbu Pashang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees.
• All government, Local taxes and official Expenses
• Accommodation as mentioned above.

What’s not included

• Flight  booking and price is not included in the event and needs to be arranged by the participants.
• Thermal clothes, jackets, gloves, hoodie, backpack, thermal bottle, etc.
• Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple Entries on arrival at Tribhuwan International      Airport- (15 days - $30, 30 days- $50)
• Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9kg per Person)
• Personal expense (shopping, snacks, boil bottle water, hot and cold drinks, hot      shower, Alcohol, telephone call, battery re-charge fee), extra porters etc
• Personal clothing and gear
• Travel  insurance which has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation      compulsory
• Tips for guide and porters (Recommended by the Culture)
• Additional costs or delays caused by out of management control, for example, landslide, weather condition, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness,      change of government policies, strikes etc.
• Everything not specified in the paragraph “what is included"

CLOTHING FOR TREKKING (MANDATORY, not provided)

• Back Pack
• Hiking Boots
• Down Jacket
• Rain (wind proof) Jacket
• Socks (3-4 pairs)
• Trousers (Pants)
• Thermal wear
• Shirts (T-Shirts)
• Gloves
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sleeping bag (we will provide)
• Water bottle
• Map
• Medical Kit bag (we will provide)
• Lip Balm
• Air plugs
• Hand Sanitizer – This is essential to keep your hands clean on the trail.
• Wet Wipes/Baby Wipes (recommended) – While there are options to shower along the trail, we recommend always bringing a pack of Baby Wipes to keep yourself clean in the wilderness.
• Snacks, lightweight, high calorie (optional) – Bring a few of your favorites: chocolates, nuts, sweets, etc. You can buy some of these items on the trail as well.

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