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Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar Trek

Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar Trek

Difficulty Level
Moderate

Fitness Level
Mild

Duration
14 Nights 15 Days

Elevation
5545 meter

What you see during Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar Trek

The trekking adventure to the Everest Base Camp brings trekkers the chance to encounter Himalayan magnificence. In addition, you will also experience the cultural riches of the Sherpa community. Exploring the Everest region on foot for twelve days gives you an unforgettable experience that blends culture, nature, and adventure.

Departs from Kathmandu, Nepal

Have you ever thought of going to the base camp of the highest mountain on earth? If you love trekking, you certainly want to walk there.  Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar Trek is one of the most sought after trekking adventures.

Hundreds of thousand trekkers tread on the trail to the Everest Base Camp every year. The adventure takes you to the magnificent Himalayan region and ultimately to the base camp of Mt. Everest. The adventure does not only take you to the Everest base camp but also to Kalapatthar that stands higher than the base camp. You can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains including Mt. Everest.

What you see during Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar Trek

The trekking adventure to the Everest Base Camp brings trekkers the chance to encounter Himalayan magnificence. In addition, you will also experience the cultural riches of the Sherpa community. Exploring the Everest region on foot for twelve days gives you an unforgettable experience that blends culture, nature, and adventure.

As you trek through the Sherpa villages in the region, you will learn about the famous Sherpa people and their lives. These people are famous for climbing the mountains. Any Mountaineering Expeditions or Peak Climbing Adventures become successful only because of these amazing Sherpas.

You will see the view of beautiful mountains like Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Lobuche, Everest, Pumori, and several others. The entire mountain range that you will see during the trek will blow your mind away. In addition to the mountains and Sherpa settlements, you will also experience the serenity of nature and wilderness of high mountains.

Several beautiful monasteries, Mani walls, and prayer flags will add more to the experience.

Reasons this trip becomes an Experience

Nepal Climbing Adventure always strives to offer an adventure traveling experience that you can cherish. While the Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar Trek is beautiful in its all essence, your experience of trekking there becomes even more beautiful with us.

By the time we take you to the base camp and bring you back, we take one step ahead to offer you a beautiful experience. We keep your safety and happiness is our top priority and you will experience the same during the trip.

Trekking with us to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar is traveling in safe hands.

The Everest Base Camp trek on the south side, at an elevation of 5,364 m (17,598 ft), is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayas and about 40,000 people per year make the trek there from Lukla Airport (2,846 m (9,337 ft)).[5] Trekkers usually fly from Kathmandu to Lukla to save time and energy before beginning the trek to the base camp. However, trekking to Lukla is possible. There are no roads from Kathmandu to Lukla and as a result, the only method of transporting large and heavy goods is by plane.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)

Normally, your arrival in Kathmandu is the day one of this trip. We will come to pick you up at the airport as per your flight time and transfer you to the hotel. There are no activities today apart from a trip briefing meeting. The information about the meeting time will be available upon your arrival at the hotel.

You have time to relax and go for any last-minute preparation for the trip. Welcome to Kathmandu!

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 02: Kathmnadu – Phakding 2,680m

We will start our trekking adventure towards the Everest Base Camp today. Early in the morning, we will take a flight to Lukla. The adventurous flight of about forty minutes takes us to Lukla to enter the Everest trekking region. Once we land in Lukla airstrip, we will get ready to start the walk of the day.

We start the trek to Phakding as our overnight destination today. It is about 4 hours of an easy trek on a gentle and gradual downhill trail to Phakding on the bank of a river called Dudh Koshi. It will be an amazingly peaceful day on the trail to Everest base camp.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03: Phakding – Namche Bazar 3,440m

We continue the walk on the Everest base camp trail after breakfast. Our destination for the day is the beautiful mountain town of Namche Bazar. The trail takes us through winding trail up the mountains. As we continue the walk towards the destination, we cross several suspension bridges on the trail. After checking into the Sagarmatha national park at Monjo, we continue the walk to Namche for the day.

Once we reach Namche Bazar, a prosperous mountain trading town in the Everest region, we will check into a guest house and relax. A nicely settled town in the terraced slope, Namche Bazar brings you the spectacular views of mountains like Thamserku (6,6232m) and Kongde Ri (6,187m) to its west.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04: Acclimatization Day

We are already above 3000 meters above sea level so we need to take an extra day at Namche to acclimatize. On this extra day at Namche Bazar, we will go for a hike and explore the surroundings.

We will have the latter half of the day to rest and relax once we are back from the hike.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05: Namche – Tengboche 3,860m

After the acclimatization day at Namche, we are now ready to trek further higher. We will continue our trek after breakfast and head towards Tengboche as our destination for the day. The trek passes through forested trail and on the ridge. After about 6 hours of uphill walk, we reach Tengboche village. Once we reach Tengboche village, we can enjoy Mountain View of the peaks like Tawache, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam including Everest.

Once we settle into our accommodation, we can set out on an exploration of Tengboche Monastery, the biggest Buddhist monastery in the region where Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, the first man to summit Mt. Everest along with Sir Edmund Hilary, was sent to be a monk once. The galore magnificence of the monastery is simply overwhelming.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 06: Tengboche – Dingboche 4,410m

Dingboche is the destination for today. After we finish our breakfast with a view, we set off on the trekking journey for the day. We follow the downhill trail towards Diboche and past it, we reach Pangboche village. We will take some time to explore the village and an ancient and beautiful monastery. Pangboche is a beautiful and the biggest Sherpa settlement in the region. After starting ahead from Pangboche village, we head towards Dingboche leaving the route to Pheriche. After spending about six hours on the trail past forest, villages, and beautiful sights to see, we reach Dingboche village where a breathtaking view of the Himalayan peaks awaits us.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 07: Acclimatization Day

We are already at the elevation of 4,410 meters above sea level thus a good full day is what we need to adjust with the high altitude climate here and above. This extra day at Dingboche works as acclimatization and rest day as well which is essential to go further higher. Even when we are calling it a rest day, we are not staying idle. We will go for some hiking to higher elevation and return back to Dingboche for overnight stay. This full day of exploration around Dingboche will expose us to the overwhelming beauty of the place and surrounding mountain peaks.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 08: Dingboche – Lobuche 4,940m

As we are already above treeline on our trek, we now walk through pastures, glacial moraine, boulder-strewn path, and like of the terrain all the way to Lobuche. The walk today involves crossing a small pass called Dughla also known as Thukla with several memorial shrines for the brave mountaineers who lost their lives during their climbing expeditions. Although the walk is slow-paced on the uphill trail, made difficult by the increasing elevation, it brings wonderful views of the mountains to our sight that helps us forget the strenuous effort we are taking up in the impressive mountain landscape. A well-spent seven hours of the effort in the rugged Everest trekking trail that many other adventurers are treading takes us to the small settlement of Lobuche to spend overnight before striving for one more day to reach the base of the highest mountain in the world.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 09: Lobuche – Everest Base Camp 5,364m – Gorakshep 5,164m

We are eventually going to make it to the Everest Base Camp today after these many days of trekking in and amidst the wonderful Himalayan peaks. Our determined and sincere effort to be at the base of the highest mountain in the world is going to materialize this afternoon. We are going to stand at the place where many climbers have spent days and nights training, preparing, and attempting the summit of the formidable Mt. Everest.

We walk to Gorakshep, a small settlement on the glacial lakebed in the Everest region, where we are going to spend overnight today as the highest overnight stopover for the trip. After relishing our lunch at our tea house, we set off for the Everest Base Camp. A slow-paced walk on the moraine and boulder-strewn gradual path up to base camp is going to test our excitement and stamina. Anyway, we are going to get to the base camp regardless of the difficulty of walking at the elevation. We click countless pictures and enjoy the moment of being at the classic Everest base camp before making a return trip to Gorakshep for overnight stay.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Gorakshep – Kalapatthar 5,545m – Pheriche 4,371m

We get up early, really early, in the morning to hike up to Kalapatthar, the highest elevation on the trip, for a breathtaking view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and other Himalayan panoramas up close with a spectacular sunrise over those mighty peaks. This never-seen-before view and sunrise on earth are going to blow our mind away alluring us to stay there forever. Alas, we wish we could!

We have to make a return trip back to Gorakshep for breakfast. We start the trek back to Pheriche after breakfast. The trek down today is taking us to a new place that we have not covered on the trek. Pheriche is a beautiful settlement in the Khumbu region which is normally the stopover place for many Everest trekkers on their way back down after the base camp and Kalapatthar joy on the trip.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Pheriche - Namche Bazaar 3,440m

After a good breakfast, we get set to hike down a hillside carpeted by rhododendron and juniper trees. This walk gives us a good feeling of inner peace and quiet. After crossing the airy prayer-flagged bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, our trail goes by the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through lovely pine forests. While In the forest, we may come across colorful pheasants and mountain goats. The route finally reaches Sanasa from where we can enjoy views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse mountains. We also pass twisting trails that lead through a forest before reaching Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Namche - Lukla 2,860m

This is our last day in these magnificent mountains which have been home to us all these days! 

Today, we begin to get warmed up by the light cool breeze. Although we are traveling the same route down, we enjoy completely different views. We snap a mixture of open plains, rhododendron and pine forests, and in the distance snow-covered peaks. We take time and walk at our own pace today as this is the last day of our trek. We experience the Sherpa villages' impressive faith in Buddhism and the culture of prayer stones and prayer flags while we walk through the villages. Upon arrival in Lukla, we have plenty of time to relax, stretch those aching legs, and recall the experiences of the last couple of days. We come to the culmination of a fantastic trek on a merry note with everyone back safe and sound with truly happy faces! 

We stroll around in the sunshine while our leader will re-confirm our flight tickets. In the evening, we enjoy a last specially prepared dinner with our crew and make it a celebration night which calls for a great party. This is our last night on these lovely mountains that were home to us all of these weeks. After enjoying some local mountain beer [‘chhang’ – fermented rice] we dance to a jig by trying some Sherpa steps familiar with mountain dancing before we sit down to a sumptuous dinner. We then retire for the night to reminisce on a trip enjoyed to the hilt. Overnight at our lodge.

Accommodation: Guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13: Lukla - Kathmandu 1400m

We board an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. On reaching Kathmandu, we can do with some rest or go on some last-minute souvenir shopping. We also have options to discover some ancient parts of Kathmandu, which we can do today. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast

Day 14: Contingency Day in Kathmandu

Due to experiences of the past, we added a buffer day [contingency purposes] in the event your Lukla flight is delayed or cancelled. However, if everything runs smoothly and you still have this extra buffer day left then you can participate in some extension activities which can be arranged by Nepal Climbing Adventure on request. The optional activities may include visiting places/landmarks of your choice, adventure sports, shopping or anything you’d like etcetera. Overnight Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast

Day 15: Departure Day

The trip has come to an end today. We have to bid farewell for this time hoping to meet again for another adventure soon. We will drive you to the airport for your departure flight as scheduled. 

Meal: Breakfast

What is included?

  • All airport and hotel transfers
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Flight between Kathmandu to Lukla and back
  • Accommodation and meals during the whole of the trek
  • 3 nights in a 3 star hotel in Kathmandu
  • All necessary paper works and permits
  • Government and local taxes
  • An experienced English speaking trekking guide, assistant trek guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide), porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, food, lodging and all equipment.
  • A comprehensive medical kit

What is not included?

  • Nepal Visa fee(bring small denomination cash USD and two passport photographs)
  • International airfare
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Extra night accommodation apart from the schedule due to any reasons
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and in case of early return than the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for travel guides or porters

Kathamndu Sightseeing

USD 95 | 1 Day(s)

Full day tour visiting historical and cultural sites of Kathmandu valley - Swoyambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Boudhnath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple.

Chitwan Safari

USD 180 | 3 Day(s)

2 Nights / 3 Days Jungle Safari on full board

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We prioritize your satisfaction and safety

At Nepal Climbing Adventure, our ultimate objective is to arrange the programs for you to make the most out of your valuable time. We value your satisfaction, adventure, amusement and safety. Regardless of whether you are searching for stunning perspectives along the trekking trails in Himalayan mountain range or widely acclaimed, heavenly attractions with developed societies, our exposure and experience in travel business will help you ensure your requirements are met.

We have professional staffs and service

We trust that extraordinary staff lead awesome administration. That is the reason we are collaborated with experienced and eager individuals. We possess authorized and government certified guides who are very much furnished with broad learning of Nepali communities and traditions. They additionally have familiar English speaking abilities and hierarchical capacities to encourage all types trekking groups.

Responsible Tourism and social values

We are endeavoring to lessen the effect of tourism by guaranteeing our staff are very much aware of ecological issues. We are doing our best to create less waste as could be expected under the circumstances and make a point to reclaim non-compostable wastes. We outline our itineraries and work in the field guided by the standards of ecotourism and reasonable tourism. Moreover, all our staff have been given ecological preparing and are extremely aware to the eco-system we enter. Additionally, we are adhering to sustainable assets of energy. Our guides will share you the social values, culture and religious harmony for better understanding the groups you visit.

Customizable Service

Our promise is to provide you with the travelling packages customizable according to your demand fulfilling your budget criteria. So, we can facilitate a minimum of 2 individuals with a personalized service at a reasonable cost.

Amazing trip. So well organised.

It’s an amazing part of the world and you won’t regret it, especially if Chris organises it. He was there 24/7 to help us and change flights out of lukla. His guides were the best we saw. Chris is a man of of word. After getting a refund for the unused part of the trip, as agreed prior, I have 100% faith in his honesty. We will be back for another amazing tour organised by Chris.

Richard Reynolds

Great company to work with!

I have been working with Chris and his team on behalf of my clients for the past one year. In a nutshell, I couldn't have picked a better partner. His ability to manage situations (as things are extremely fluid during adventures), remain calm, problem solves and handle updates is beyond exemplary. Thank you for everything that you do.

Jasprit Bhatia

Very responsive, very supportive, very transparent and most importantly his follow up was great.

“Mr. Krishna was all what you can ask for, from the very begining, from A to Z. He just understood what we needed, very responsive, very supportive, very transparent and most importantly his follow up was great. We were lucky we picked the right people when we picked Nepal Climbing Adventure”

Alain El Khoury

Great arrangement

I just returned from the EBC trek. It is still sinking in. I want to express how impressed I am by the Nepal Climbing Adventure group. They made sure we had excellent accommodations and hassle free transportation. They were very punctual and responsive. The porters and guides were awesome too.

Sadhana Kamath

EBC Trek with Nepal Climbing team - a review

I did the EBC & Kala Pathar trek with Nepal Climbing team in Oct-23, I wanted to write in a review about my experience with Nepal Climbing. I had been planning to go to EBC for a few years now & finally it all came together in 2023, i was going through a lot of blogs, websites and youtube videos before deciding on the operator for this trip. Thats when Nepal Climbing was refered by a friend who did the EBC trek in the past. Right from the first communication with Krishna Subedi, the team was very professional, patient in answering myriad of questions i had about the trip. Krishna gave a call and walked me through the itinerary, cost and the preparation that i need to do to be able to experience a nice trek. Even though i had spoken with Krishna a few times, i was still skeptical prior to the trip worried about arrangements & the over all planning around the trip. But as soon as i landed in Kathmandu - i was escorted from the Airport and was absolutely taken care of through out the entire duration of the trip. The hotel arrangements in Thamel was very good, the crew also guided & helped me around the Thamel markets to get some of the hiking gears. Krishna introduced me to the Guide, who spoke good English and Hindi. And then the trip started, the arrangements were perfect, we were fortunate on the weather part, no delays in getting to Lukla and then onwards we were able to follow the itinerary - all the villages and tea houses we stayed. The hotel & arrangements were top class. Clean and hygenic tea houses were provided. The guide Neema Sherpa was very knowledgeable, courteous and very friendly. He answered all the questions i had, spent a lot of time clicking pictures and videos and he was a very good friend through out the journey. And after the return to Kathmandu, again the stay provided by Nepal climbing team was really good and a hospitable place with nice food. My entire experience due to these professional arrangements was very smooth. Over all i had a fantastic trekking experience through the help of the Guide Neema and Nepal Climbing team led by Krishna, i would highly recommend any one to engage Krishna and team for a terrific trekking experience.

Srivatsan Krishnan

We have great experience with my girlfriend to the EBC and Kalapatthar treck with Nepal Climing adventure company. Chris is so responsible and kind person and he respond at all my questions alaways immediately and also he was so kind to reschedule our trek because at first booking we need to cancel it because we become sick from covid and we reschedule for next season. His brother Khum pick up use from the airport and bring us to the hotel and as well he bring us to the airport when we finish our holiday. Our guide Sumba and portar Pasang make our Treking great and unforgettable experience. They was so professional and kaind and organised persons and we didn't have no problem at all during the Trek. They alaways trying we to feel comfortable and good. We definitely will come back. ???

Teodor Yordanov Todorov

Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar trek

Me and me Boy friend longends dream was to make this beautifull Trek to Everest Base Camp and NEPAL CLIMBING ADVENTURE make that posibel(CHRIS) aafter 2 time rebooking ouer trip because we get sick from covid CHRIS make evrithing posibel to rebook ouer trip for later and now finally the brother of CHRIS /KHUM pic us from the Airport and we have a amaising talk amaisnf Hospitaliti?after so long waiting white (ZUMBA) ouer Guide who makes a fantastic unforgettable strong job togheter white ouer porter (PASSAN) we make unforgettable happy moments i will never forgot and me Heart will always remeber this beautiful moments white you guys for shure we will planing to do again a other imteresting trip white you bigg thanks foe ZUMBA ,PASSAN , and Nepal climbing adventures to make us unforgettable moments ?????

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We recommend our guests have a valid insurance policy before undertaking an adventure in Nepal Himalaya. During treks and expeditions, the insurance should cover for expenses such as air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and medical care. As an adventure operator, we (NCA), are not permitted to arrange or sell insurance packages here in Nepal as per the Government of Nepal.

Traveling in high altitudes requires excellent body conditions both physically and mentally. Despite being physically and mentally prepared one should have a deep understanding of the high-altitude health hazards and the understanding of the acclimatization process. 

The geography and terrain in the mountains rise to high elevations. The climbers have to walk 5-7 hours every day which needs good preparation. We have to adapt to the changing terrain and the climate. The success of the expedition depends upon the preparation and physical well-being. Additionally, personal food and diet preferences, influential allergies and personal medications need to be discussed and communicated well with the guide. 

 

Recommended Gears and equipment:

We at Nepal Climbing Adventure recommend the following gear and equipment for the Everest Base Camp Trek.

Headwear

  • Headlamp (min. 200 lumens) with sufficient batteries (Li-Ion batteries)

  • Sunglasses (Polarized/ UV Protected)

  • Woolen Cap

  • Sunhat

  • Buff Scarf

  • Balaclava

Bodywear (Clothing/Layering)

  • Down jacket

  • Down pant

  • Gore-Tex set \ Hardshell set

  • Insulated mid-layer

  • Fleece jacket

  • Thermal set

  • Quick dry (half and full-sleeved)

  • T-shirts

  • Trekking trousers

  • Additionally as per necessity

Handwear

  • Liner gloves

  • Fleece gloves

  • Expedition Gore-Tex gloves (heavy duty)

  • Mittens 

Footwear

  • Trekking shoes

  • Expedition climbing shoes (6000er series)

  • Camp shoes/ slippers

  • Gaiters

  • Liner socks

  • Woolen socks/ trekking socks

  • Summit socks (6000er series)

Personal Kit

  • Trekking backpack

  • Expedition backpack

  • Sleeping bag (-20? for base camp)

  • Sleeping bag (-40? for climbing)

  • Sleeping Mattress

Hygiene kit (toiletries) 

  • Sun screen (min. 50 SPF)

  • Lip Guard

  • Water bottle

  • Thermos

First Aid Kit

  • Personal medications

  • Personal first aid kit

Miscellaneous

  • Camera and associated gears

  • Camp knife/multi-tools

  • Binoculars/ magnifiers

  • Personal reading accessories 

  • Games and entertainment mediums

  • Pee bottles

  • Dry bag/ compression bag

Are you a licensed trekking agency?

Yes, we are a licensed company to operate adventure tours in Nepal. We have been organizing tours, Treks, and Expeditions for our valued clients for over two decades. Our long journey and experience in the field have made us pioneer in the industry.

Do the guides speak English and have first aid training?

All of our guides are experienced experts in their job and speak fluent English. Most of them are born in the areas they guide trekkers to and have several years of experience as trekking guides in the mountains. It's mandatory that they are trained in first aid and also carry a first aid kit with them during the trek.

Frequently Asked Questions - Trekking in Nepal

 

Are you a licensed trekking agency?

Yes, we are a licensed company to operate adventure tours in Nepal. We have been organizing tours, Treks, and Expeditions for our valued clients for over two decades. Our long journey and experience in the field have made us pioneer in the industry.  

 

Do the guides speak English and have first aid training?

All of our guides are experienced experts in their job and speak fluent English. Most of them are born in the areas they guide trekkers to and have several years of experience as trekking guides in the mountains. It's mandatory that they are trained in first aid and also carry a first aid kit with them during the trek.

 

How big are the groups?

We always do our best to team up a small group of likeminded people to give them a memorable and insightful adventure travel experience, coupled with an invaluable opportunity to interact with each other in the true spirit that comes with adventure. Our trek groups generally comprise of maximum 12 members. We need a minimum of 2 participants to run our fixed departure dates. For private trips, no minimum or maximum numbers apply.

 

Are permits included in the price of the trek?

Yes. All of the necessary permits for your trek are included in the price and will be arranged for you prior to your trek. For certain restricted regions (like Manaslu and Makalu), you'll need to have a full day in Kathmandu prior to your trek as your trek operator will need your passport for the permit registration. 

 

Do you arrange private treks?

Yes, we do. If you would like to travel independently, or with your friends, families & colleagues you are invited to choose any of the trips at a timeframe that best suits you for any number of people (minimum 1 & maximum 100 at a time). The costs for private trips are generally fixed on the basis of group size, trek area, duration, and trek style, and is negotiable. We also arrange TREKS FOR A SINGLE WOMAN. If by any chance, none of our fixed group departure dates work for you and you do not have anyone to accompany you, you can still be able to make your preferred trip with us. There is absolutely nothing to worry about if you want to go solo. We assign local guides, porters, etc who you can trust your life with.

 

Do you provide any equipment while trekking?

On all our Camping treks, we provide all the tents, sometimes dome tents, sometimes sturdy A-frames and normally people share one tent between two; a foam mattress each; all the cutlery and utensils, cooking pots, stoves; candles/kerosene lantern, tables, and stools, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent; all the main meals while trekking but not snacks. On Tea house treks there isn’t really a necessity to provide any equipment.  
 
But you are provided a duffel bag if you don’t have one and a down jacket if you haven’t flown in with your own. This is loaned to you and must be returned when the trek is done.   

 

How difficult are the treks?

Classifying the difficulty of a trek is like walking a thin red-line, as it depends on your fitness and experience hiking in the mountains. In the Himalaya, a trek's difficulty depends on the steepness of the trail, the general altitude, and the duration of the trek. Generally, the higher you go the more difficult the trek becomes. For most treks in the lower foothills (Ghorepani, Poonhill, Ghandruk, and Pikey Peak), it's fairly moderate trekking, although some days will be more challenging than others. For higher-altitude treks (i.e. Everest Base Camp, Gokyo, Annapurna Circuit, and Nar Phu), the treks become more challenging as you get going over 5,000m passes with longer days. If you’re an avid walker and enjoy hiking, then there’s no better adventure than trekking.  

 

How long do we walk each day?

Much of our trekking ventures are classified into THREE different categories according to the level of difficulty. Soft Adventure treks are only about a week to 10 days in duration. They generally don't go above 4000 meters and each day, you can expect to be walking for around 4 – 5 hours. While moderate to fairly challenging treks are longer treks that go right into high mountain country. Physically quite tiring, these involve approx 6-8 hours trekking along rocky ridges of high Himalayan peaks. Arduous treks are longer treks that go far beyond the normal haunts of trekkers and tourists. Physically challenging, these may involve 7-9 hours trekking and likely to include unfavorable weather conditions and activities that are not only physically challenging but also tax the mind. These trips are not for greenhorns.   

 

What is exactly 'teahouse' trekking?

Teahouse trekking refers to staying at a small local lodge or mountain hut each night of your trek. The lodges are basic but pretty cozy; enough to shelter you from the bitter mountain winds. They consist of 5-10 rooms with a common area used for eating and hanging out. Most treks in Nepal are teahouse treks where the lodges are run by members of the local community. Bunking out at these teahouses in some of the harshest territories on earth will give you a true sense of what life is in the wild.

 

What do we mean by FOT trek?

On FOT or a ‘Fully Organized Trek’, all meals and sleeping arrangements will be fully organized by the support crew. FOTs are also known as CAMPING TREKS. On camping treks, you will be sleeping in tents. A trekking crew consists of one sirdar, one cook, and kitchen crew, Sherpa assistants, and porters depending on the size of the group. Under the leadership of the Sirdar (local trek leader), the crew consists of several Sherpa assistants who will ensure you don't take the wrong path, a cook and kitchen crew to keep you well-fed with delicious and nutritious meals, and the porters to transport all the gear from camp to camp.  
 
Our main aim is to make the trek as hassle-free and enjoyable as possible. The ratio of both Sherpa guides and kitchen crew to group members is generally 1:4 and the ratio of porters to group members is around 3:1 at the beginning of the trek, but this decreases as food is eaten and loads become smaller. For bathroom facilities, we carry a toilet tent. Your camping staff dig a deep hole in the ground for excrement and cover the hole with soil after nature’s call is done. Camping treks are more expensive than teahouse treks. These treks are generally operated in remote restricted alpine zones that go above the tree-lines. Camping treks can also be used as options for teahouse treks throughout the Himalaya to enjoy the true spirit of adventure!

 

What is security like during trekking?

Security for our clients is always a foremost priority for us. All our guides and other support crew are carefully chosen for your trips. Our guides hold licenses issued by the Nepal Government. They are very honest and reliable. But we would also advise you to take care of your own personal belongings. If you are on ‘camping treks’ please do not leave your bags unattended at any time for your own safety. Take your main bag inside the tent once you reach the campsite. At night, all bags and belongings are kept in the middle of the tent. Your guide assigns a Sherpa on a rotation basis to guard the campsite throughout the night. If you are on a ‘Tea house or GAP trek’ arrangement, you will be sleeping in local teahouses. You need to take sensible precautions yourself at all times. Never leave your baggage unattended and keep your lodge room locked when you go out.

 

What happens if I fall ill during the trek?

If by chance you fall ill during your trek, the first course of action depends on what's wrong with you. If it's altitude sickness, moving to lower altitudes and taking altitude medication will solve most cases; if it's quite severe, your guide will arrange for emergency evacuation by helicopter (be sure that emergency helicopter rescue is covered in your travel insurance). If you have a stomach sickness, bug, or any other types of food or water-related illnesses, your guide will have medication on hand for the most common illnesses.

 

What type of food is served during a trek?

On CAMPING TREKs we provide three delicious, plentiful and nutritious meals daily with a tasty mix of local and western dishes. Your day starts with a king-size breakfast consisting of a choice of porridge, muesli, and cereals followed by omelet, fried, or scrambled eggs with ‘chapattis’ [rounded bread made from wheat] or multigrain-bread. Also included are seasonal fresh fruits.  Lunch is generally a selection of organic salad, cooked vegetable dishes, pasta, and traditional bread. Dinner is a truly hearty 3-course meal - soup, followed by a variety of vegetables, meat, and rice and pasta dishes and completed with a simple dessert [which may include a finger-licking crusty apple pie]. 
 
Ironically, some of the best apple pies in the country are found on these mountains and not in Thamel, Asia’s hub for backpackers; as many tourists would assume. Tea and coffee are also provided at all meals. We use as much fresh organic produce as possible available at some of the villages we hike through and special diets are regularly catered for. The trek leaders maintain very tight controls on health and hygiene in the kitchen with respect to general cleanliness and food preparation and also within the group with respect to personal hygiene. 
 
All foods are well cooked and vegetables are treated by potassium permanganate or iodine. We only serve Boiled water for drinking. Antiseptic soaps and potassium or iodine treated water are provided for washing. Special dietary requirements can always be catered for. On Tea House treks we provide standard breakfast, lunch, and three-course dinner, tea or coffee is also included with each meal. Your guide will help with menu selection and ensure that you get the best value meals possible. Although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is not normally extensive. Most teahouses offer a variety of rice and soupy noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread, and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast. There will also be plenty of snacks available such as biscuits, chocolate, and soft drinks and in some areas, you will find fresh fruit in season. You can buy packaged water (bottled mineral water) from local lodges and shop en route or you can also ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water and treat it with water purification pills. Although it's held that gluttony is a sin, nevertheless, we ensure our trekking guests are well fed in as much as they can digest to cope with the arduous trails and the tough elevations.    

 

Do I need to carry my own gear?

You'll carry your daily essentials (sunblock, water, hat, light jacket, and camera) but your porter will carry the bulk of your gear, such as extra clothing and overnight basics. Porters are especially helpful for longer treks where you'll be carrying more gear. For shorter treks (2-3 days), you may opt just to have a guide if you're comfortable carrying your own gear, but hiring a porter is a great way to support the local economy and is quite affordable. It's also the safest thing to do when you’re hiking on the biggest and most rugged mountains on planet earth.

 

How much could porters carry?

Porters typically carry up to 30 kgs max. (To ensure they're not overloaded). For fragile items, such as cameras, it's still best to carry these items yourself. If you have more than 15 kg., please carry the extra weight in your day pack. In the commercial trade, when transporting goods and supplies up into the high mountains, some porters carry up to 100 kgs and get paid less than a fair wage provided by some so-called responsible trekking companies. However, doing things like this weighs on the conscience and we totally avoid such unfair situations. 
 
We know the risk that comes with neglecting our porters and follow all mandatory guidelines as stipulated by the IPPG international porters association.

 

What is the overnight accommodation like?

In cities like Kathmandu or Lhasa, accommodation will be in hotels of your preference. We have a pool of hotels that ranges from luxury deluxe to budget hotels. While on a trek accommodation will depend on the trek style. If you are taking a camping trip then you will be sleeping in tents. Whilst we endeavor to stay in the best possible accommodation along the way, you should be aware that most teahouses, particularly in the smaller villages, are pretty basic but cozy enough to protect you from the harsh elements. The bedrooms are usually very small, the shared bathroom facilities are often outside and meals are served in a communal dining hall. Although simple, the teahouses do provide shelter and warmth and are normally run by friendly local families. Tea house treks are less expensive than Camping treks and are largely suitable for small groups. Usually, during busy seasons if private rooms in smaller villages are fully occupied you might have to bunk out in a dormitory. But then this is what adventure is all about.

 

Can we change the itinerary?

Depending on the prevailing situation, you can modify it to some extent after consulting with your senior guide. However, the date of trek completion should always coincide with the original itinerary. You should keep in mind that this is an adventure trip into some of the most remote regions in the world, where many unforeseen circumstances may contribute to the need for a change in itinerary. In such cases, we or your guide will suggest the best alternative similar to your original itinerary.

 

Is tipping included and if not, how much should I budget?

Tips are always appreciated by your support team after the trip. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. Guiding on some of the riskiest trails on earth is a tough job and your crew always makes sure they lead from the front. Some trekkers give 10% of the total tour cost as tips. The hat is passed around and the whole group contributes. Most trekkers happily provide tips with big hearts. The choice is yours if you feel they’ve been worth it.
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