Trip Facts
Trip Code
AA-GAP-0070
Activities
Tours, Cultural Visit, Trekking in Everest Himalayas
Meals
Not included
Room
Hotel/Lodge
Max Elevation
5545m Kalapatthar
Group Size
Minimum 2 Persons
Best Month
Sept - Nov & Mar - May
Trip Overview
This is an abbreviation of Guide Accommodation and Porters (GAP). This option of the trek is for those who want basic support from us during their trip to Nepal Himalayas. On another hand we can say this is the most economic way of traveling into your specific desired trekking in Himalayas.
Everest Base Camp- the common and easy answer is- it is a rudimentary campsite on Mount Everest (8,848m/29,021ft), that is used by Everest summit climbers during their ascent and descent. Our trek takes you to the Base Camp (5,320m/17,450ft) of the roof of the world- Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,021ft). Except, summit to this roof of the world, trekking to Everest Base Camp is also an incredible experience as well as it is the most deserving trekking destination of the world.
Everest Base Camp Trek is famous for its spectacular Himalayan Shangri-la, the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitant’s local peoples (Sherpa), their richest cultural and traditions and for the most famous Buddhist monasteries. Everest Base Camp is a glacier moraine. Reaching and exploring Everest Base Camp is an experience of lifetime. Another highlight of this trek is hike to Kalapathar (BlackRock); it has most dramatic views of Mt. Everest, Pumari, Nuptse, and Lhotse along with the entire incredible views of Khumbu region Himalayan peaks.
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Please acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while traveling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.
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Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
On arrival in Kathmandu; we will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your trip hotel. Later we meet and take you to our head office, brief you on the upcoming Everest Base camp Trek with us, and introduce your trekking guide to Everest Base Camp. Evening, we host a welcome dinner at one of the finest local restaurants in Kathmandu with music and ethnic dance. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 02 Fly to Lukla (35 Min Flight) & Trek to Phakding
Altitude: Lukla (2800m/9154ft) & Phakding (2650m/8692ft)
Activities: 3-4 Hours Trek (10-12 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Phakding
We drive to the airport early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla. The scenic 35 minutes flight to Lukla caters to the panorama of the peaks of Langtang, Rolwaling, and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges. Landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla is a thrilling adventure. Instantly, after making the final arrangement for the Everest Base Camp Trek, we kick off. Trekking 200m downhill to Thado Koshi River, we cross the suspension bridge over it. The view of Mt. Kusum Kangru looming dramatically to the East is a wonderful view from the bridge. Beyond the bridge, the trek begins to gain altitude gradually to Ghat. Ghat is a Buddhist Village with wonderful Black Mani walls engraved with prayers in white. The final push from Ghat through scattered villages and yak herder's camps brings us to Phakding. The first day of the Everest Base Camp Trek ends at Phakding. Explore remaining time around this local village. Overnight at Mt. Lodge.
Day 03 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: (3440m/11283ft)
Activities: 5-6 Hours Trek(14-16 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche
The Everest Base Camp Trek today crosses suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River five times. The first bridge we cross comes after five minutes of walking from our hotel in Phakding. Crossing it we trek through the forested trail on the left bank of the river for 35 minutes to Taktak. Exiting out of Taktak we get to see the magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku 6608m from a viewpoint. Almost thirty minutes of gentle walk from the viewpoint brings us to Banker. We cross the second bridge over Dudh Koshi River while making our way out of Banker. Trekking on the right bank of the river on the stony trail that goes uphill and down like the waves in the ocean, we arrive at Monjo. Walking through the typical Sherpa Village, we arrive at the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. Trek downhill for twenty minutes on the stony trail to the river, cross the third bridge and arrive at Jorsale, where we stop for the lunch.
Post lunch, we cross the fourth bridge and trek along the right bank of the river for forty minutes to arrive at Larja Doban. At Larja Doban we sight the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. There are two elevated bridges at Larja Doban. We cross the higher one and begin the uphill climb on the stony trail towards Namche. Almost after 1 and a half-hour of trek we arrive at Top Danda. Savoring the first view of Everest from Top Danda, we trek uphill for the next ninety minutes through pine forest to Namche.
Day 04 Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
Altitude:(3440m/11283ft)
Activities:Acclimatization Walk to Everest View Hotel
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche
Rest day during trek means to hike to higher elevation and trek down back for proper acclimatization. Today we will walk up to the Everest View Hotel, which lies at the altitude of 3880m (440m higher than Namche). 2.5 hours of an uphill hike on the stony trails of the open hill brings us to Everest View Hotel. Savor the views of Thamserku, Kusum Kangru, Kantega, Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam among others from the site. Trekking down back to Namche on the same trail is easy 1.5 hrs walk.
Rest of the time you may just explore Namche Bazaar, visit its Sherpa museum- a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and if this happens to be Saturday, you would have a wonderful local market (Hatt Bazaar) at Namche Bazaar. It is interesting and a wonderful experience to understand how the locals exchange their goods or buy the necessary stuff from the market itself. Namche Bazaar, itself is a tourist shopping hub with all the required trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. O/N at Namche.
Day 05 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Altitude: (3870m/12694ft)
Activities: 5-6 Hours Trek(11-12 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Tengboche
We begin the trek with the uphill walk to emerge out of Namche. Thirty-minute walk along the twisted trail savoring the views of Everest, we arrive to Tenzing Norgay Memorial Stupa. Almost two hours of walk on the open hillside from the stupa brings us to Kyangjuma. The view of Dudh Koshi River Valley from Kyangjuma is exceptional. 300m downhill trek through the pine forest from Kayngjuma brings us to Phungitenga, where we have our lunch. Post lunch we cross the bridge over Dudh Koshi River and begin the uphill climb to Tengboche. The first one and half hour uphill walk to Tengboche are tougher along the stony trails whereas, the next one hour is a pleasant and gradual climb through the beautiful forest of pine and rhododendron. Tengboche, one of the most beautiful places in the Himalaya, is famous for its amazing views of Ama Dablam Mountain at the backdrop of Tengboche monastery itself. The Tengboche monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries of Khumbu region, your guide will take you to see these monastery surroundings, chant with Buddhist monks, enjoy the praying ceremony. O/N at Tengboche.
Day 06 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Altitude: (4410m/14465ft)
Activities: 5-6 Hours Trek(12-14 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Dingboche
Breakfast at Tyangboche then will start walking off this day. The trail descends down winding through the rhododendron forest to Devoche. Crossing a bridge over the raging Imja Khola River beyond Devoche, we hug the valley wall and then traverse to the plains of Pangboche village which is the biggest Sherpa village of Khumbu. Here we have a great chance to see the typical Sherpa people, culture and traditions. We will take a short hike to the monastery over to hill at Pangboche- probably the oldest monastery of Khumbu. Then, we walk thirty minutes through the village and hike for an hour through the open valley to Somare 4040m. Somare is the treeline border during Everest Base Camp Trek. We have our lunch at Somare and then begin the real adventure of Everest Base Camp Trek. Climbing gradually on an uphill trail through the glacial moraines and yak grazing lands for two and a half hours we arrive at Dingboche.
Day 07 Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
Altitude: (4410m/14465ft)
Activities: Morning, Acclimatization walk to Nagarjun Hill or Chhukung Ri, Afternoon, Rest
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Dingboche
On this day you will rest before the last leg of the journey. You may explore the surrounding Chhukung and Imja valleys which are connected with the most interesting Island Peak, the high passes of Amphu Laptse and Makalu Barun National park.
If you are interested, you may hike to the Chhukung Ri(5000m Approx) for the panorama of the valley or explore the Dingboche itself with its typical local peoples and their lifestyles.
However, we suggest you hike up to Nagarjun Hill, which is 300m higher than Dingboche and just 2-3 hours roundtrip. From the hilltop the views of Thamserku, Kantega, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Cholatse, and Island Peak among others are wonderful. O/N at Dingboche.
Day 08 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Altitude: (4928m/16164ft)
Activities: 6-7 Hours Trek(12-13 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Lobuche
From this day onward, the trek is gradual uphill; due to the altitude, it is harder and tough. However for two and half hours until reaching to Dungla, we walk mostly on the leveled trail that winds through yak herders shelters and grazing lands. At Dughla, we have a short breather and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee. One hour of uphill climb from Dughla brings us to Dugh-La Pass 4620m, which has the memorials of famous climbers who lost their lives during Everest Expedition. The memorials here include of Scott Fisher and Babu Chiri Sherpa. From the pass, the Everest Base Camp Trek now winds on the trail beside Khumbu Glacier for almost an hour to Lobuche. From Lobuche, we see the best views of Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Pumori and the Nuptse. O/N at Lobuche.
Day 09 Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5160m16925ft), Everest Base Camp Hike
Altitude: Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft)
Activities: 7-8 Hours Trek(12-14 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Gorekshep
The first hour of the trek today is an easy walk on the leveled trail. Then we climb up for 25 minutes or so followed by next thirty minutes of an easy hike to catch the glacial moraines of Mt. Pumori all the way to Gorakshep. Though it is quite early to have lunch at Gorakshep, we will have light lunch before kicking off the adventurous walk to Everest Base Camp.
Post lunch the walk of your lifetime to Everest Base Camp begins. Two and half hours of up and down trek on the glacial moraines extended from Khumbu Icefall is an adventurous roller coaster. Going down to the glacier crossing half of it all the way to Everest Base Camp is amazing fun walking. At Everest Base witness the colorful tents of Expedition Groups if it is peak season of climbing. Take enough photographs and feel the world's highest summit from the nearest proximity possible. At the latter half of the day trek back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.
Day 10 Morning: Hike to Kalapathar for a Great View of Mt. Everest(8848m/29021ft). Afternoon: Trek Down to Pheriche
Altitude: Kalapattar (5545m/18188ft) & Pheriche (4250m/13940ft)
Activities: 6-8 Hours Trek(14-16 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Pheriche
Another big day of Everest Base Camp Trek- today we climb gradually uphill on grassland for two hours followed by twenty-five minutes of walk through the black rocks to the summit of Kalapattar. Kalapattar refers to black rock in Nepali. Kalapattar is a vantage point for the closest view of Everest. We get to see the whole of Everest from Kalapattar, which is a sight worthwhile enduring an early morning hike. Enjoy the 360-degree panorama of Everest and its siblings from Kalapattar.
Then, trek back on the retracing trail to your hotel, enjoy the breakfast and begin the trek downhill towards Periche. Until Dughla we tread on the retracing trail. From Dughla, we trek downhill to the flat valley of Periche. Overnight at Periche.
Day 11 Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m/11283ft)
Activities: 5-7 Hours Trek(14-16 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche
From Periche we will walk thirty minutes to exit out of the village. In the next thirty minutes, we arrive at the bridge, cross it and hike up almost 80 meters to get to Periche Pass 4350m. From the pass, we slide down thirty minutes to merge back into the main trail of Everest Base Camp Trek, then retrace on the trail back to Namche. O/N at Namche.
Day 12 Trek from Namche to Lukla
Altitude: (2800m/9184ft)
Activities: 6-7 Hours Trek (20-22 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Lukla
After the breakfast, we hike down a trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continue walking over several local villages and most of the walking is through Dudh Koshi River valley and surroundings. Upon reaching Lukla, freshen up at your hotel and relax. Evening, you could have a party with your trekking crew as it is your celebration of successful Everest Base Camp Trek also the last night in the Everest Region. O/N at Lukla.
Day 13 Lukla- Kathmandu Flight (35 Min)
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft)
Activities: Flight (35 Min)
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu from Lukla. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. You will have free time to relax, freshen up and rest. In the evening, we will meet you again, take you feedback from Everest Base Camp Trek and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 14 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Activities: Departure
Today you will depart Kathmandu. Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel, then you are free for shopping at the Kathmandu. When the time to depart back comes, we will transfer you to the airport. Have a safe flight!
End of the Trip!
What's Included?
- All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
- 02 Nights twin sharing three star Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu
- Everest Trekking Permit (Officially Known as Sagarmatha National Park Permit), Khumbu Village Ruralcipality Permit & TIMs Card( From TAAN)
- Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax and transfer
- 11 Nights/12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek on GAP Plan (Accommodation, Guide & Porter)
- Trekking accommodation at comfortable & clean Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses (Nights staying in Phakding, Namche, Monjo & Lukla will be in attahced bathroom)- Rooms on twin share
- One Advanced Adventures Trekking Leader (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), required assistance Leader/s as per the group size, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- One trek sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggages (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter), all the payment, trek equipment and insurance
- AA Trek Duffle Bag, Trek T- shirt, Trekking Map, Adventure Certificate
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after trek use)- rated to -10 Degree Celsius
- Group medicine Kit Box (Diamox & other first Aid Medicine)
- All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
- Final departure tranfer from Kathmandu
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa Fee( US$- 30 for 15 days)
- Your any meals at Kathmandu & Trek (Estimate US$- 20-25 Per Day)
- Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc. while on trek
- Travel Insurance (Must includes Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
- Personal nature expenses
- Tips to Guide, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
- Any extending trips
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Experience and fitness required.
This trip is not a difficult. No previous trekking experienced is required but if you have, it is a great plus point. This trek is a non technical walk. The highest height you would reach on this trip is 5545m from sea level. The walk involves a lots of ups and downs, takes you through local villages, farming lands, terraces, and river side but as long as you have strength of walking for 4 to 6 hours a day, you are qualified for the trek however you should be having a moderate health and fitness.
We strongly suggest travelers to consult with your medical doctor before travelling and do the regular check up of your health and report us while booking a trip with us.
A part of the health and fitness, participant must be having a positive attitude and strong determination for the successful trip.
Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
Tourist Visa Fees:
3 days transit visa - Free of Cost
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Group Size:
In this Everest Base Camp Trek, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Our Guides, trip and safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventure employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Meals and Accommodations:
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at 3 star standard hotels and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and local tea houses, they are clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 300.
This trek is on minimum package basis thus we are not providing you food on the trek.
Thus, you are supposed to look after your meals during the trek by yourself. The estimated cost of the food is US$- 20 to 30 per day
You can find different choice of the foods while on trek. You can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
(Upgrade hotel to 4 stars or 5 stars is possible in Kathmandu, please write us if you interested)
Trekking Seasons:
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Everest Base Camp. As this trip is a big trip to you, we always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible.
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek
Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.
Vaccination:
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be travelling.
Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for travel Nepal.
Caring Porter:
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters.
The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.
Communication facilities on this Trek:
These days, there are enough communication facilities on this trek, most of the local villages has local telephone booth phone thus if required, you can easily communicate with your friends and family however the cost is slightly expensive, 2 to 3 dlr per minute. Nowadays, during the clear days, reception of Nepalese cell phones is on throughout the trail, your guide will have Cell phone on the trip.
To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us.
Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
Please don't hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.
Chet and his team are highly professional! Everest Base Camp Trek - the life-changing journey!
Robert Liow
I did EBC on a private tour with one of my friends in December 2017. We chose Advanced Adventures because our friend couldn't recommend them enough! It turned out that they are everything our friend said and beyond! Chet and his team are highly professional! They met all our needs and all the last minute requests including the recommendation of local services, organisation of day tours in Kathmandu! We couldn't make it to Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar without our guide, Tej Karki! He is very professional but also friendly, caring and attentive! He set the right paces for the hike, checked the water we drank and meals we ate to make sure that we wouldn't get AMS or/and food poisoning. I can't thank you guys enough! You made my trip one I will remember for the rest of my life!
Mr. Robert Liow
( Find Trip Advisor Review in this Link)
+6143 011 2809
Australia
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters
Sakkar Azizuddin
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters, to the locations preparing our food, to handing us our key to our to our room when we arrived, to serving us with two hands our meal. I can't praise this organization enough to give you a sense of how truly well-run it is. Their planning is excellent.
We were a group of 21 people. Chet got us on the first two flights to Lukla on the day we were to leave. Once there, Hom, our main guide, took over and was joined by 4 assistant guides who managed our group impeccably--one guide in the front with the faster hikers, one guide at the tail with us slower folks, and two guides spread in over the middle, with Hom appearing up or down the line as needed.
We were quite spread out. They kept a sharp eye on us all. I was pegged fairly early on the trip as someone of need. I have MS, am 71, and I randomly tip over. I lose my balance. Twice the assistant guide Kalu broke my fall before I landed. I didn't even know he was nearby--he appeared from nowhere. One of these saves occurred over a yak-pie. I was sooooo appreciative!
My friend Carol was wanting to use the internet late one night and went to the dining room for a connection. There sitting around a long table were Hom and all the porters having a meeting. Carol said this must have been about 11:00 p.m..
The afternoon we were to make it to Everest Base Camp, by noon out bags had arrived and we had already checked in to our rooms. One would think the porters would have the afternoon off, but nope. Hom instructed them to help us to the Base. A young porter asked if he could carry my pack for me. I obliged. He took also one of my hiking poles to carry, then took my free hand and glided me across the tops of the boulders and rocks, choosing the route just as he would go. It was great fun. We flew! I travelled at least twice as fast as I normally do. He has long legs and I was completely under his good control. It was a hoot!
We all found the Nepali people to be completely disarming, gentle and unassuming. It was never about them, and always about our safety. They would open up about themselves if we asked. We learned that many had walked two days to come for the job. There are no motorcycles or bicycles; just porters carrying goods of all sorts, yaks, something looking like a yak but not exactly one, and on our last day, we saw a few horses.
Hiking to Everest Base Camp is an amazing journey; I'm ready do do it all over again. It is so vertical! I totally recommend Advanced Adventures as tour guides; you will love them, you will love your trip!
Sakkar Azizuddin
Pat Jiwani
eajiwani@gmail.com
USA
Trip Overview
This is an abbreviation of Guide Accommodation and Porters (GAP). This option of the trek is for those who want basic support from us during their trip to Nepal Himalayas. On another hand we can say this is the most economic way of traveling into your specific desired trekking in Himalayas.
Everest Base Camp- the common and easy answer is- it is a rudimentary campsite on Mount Everest (8,848m/29,021ft), that is used by Everest summit climbers during their ascent and descent. Our trek takes you to the Base Camp (5,320m/17,450ft) of the roof of the world- Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,021ft). Except, summit to this roof of the world, trekking to Everest Base Camp is also an incredible experience as well as it is the most deserving trekking destination of the world.
Everest Base Camp Trek is famous for its spectacular Himalayan Shangri-la, the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitant’s local peoples (Sherpa), their richest cultural and traditions and for the most famous Buddhist monasteries. Everest Base Camp is a glacier moraine. Reaching and exploring Everest Base Camp is an experience of lifetime. Another highlight of this trek is hike to Kalapathar (BlackRock); it has most dramatic views of Mt. Everest, Pumari, Nuptse, and Lhotse along with the entire incredible views of Khumbu region Himalayan peaks.
Important Trip Notes & Activities
Please acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.
Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while traveling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.
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Day 01 Arrival day in Kathmandu
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
On arrival in Kathmandu; we will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your trip hotel. Later we meet and take you to our head office, brief you on the upcoming Everest Base camp Trek with us, and introduce your trekking guide to Everest Base Camp. Evening, we host a welcome dinner at one of the finest local restaurants in Kathmandu with music and ethnic dance. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 02 Fly to Lukla (35 Min Flight) & Trek to Phakding
Altitude: Lukla (2800m/9154ft) & Phakding (2650m/8692ft)
Activities: 3-4 Hours Trek (10-12 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Phakding
We drive to the airport early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla. The scenic 35 minutes flight to Lukla caters to the panorama of the peaks of Langtang, Rolwaling, and Annapurna Himalayan Ranges. Landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla is a thrilling adventure. Instantly, after making the final arrangement for the Everest Base Camp Trek, we kick off. Trekking 200m downhill to Thado Koshi River, we cross the suspension bridge over it. The view of Mt. Kusum Kangru looming dramatically to the East is a wonderful view from the bridge. Beyond the bridge, the trek begins to gain altitude gradually to Ghat. Ghat is a Buddhist Village with wonderful Black Mani walls engraved with prayers in white. The final push from Ghat through scattered villages and yak herder's camps brings us to Phakding. The first day of the Everest Base Camp Trek ends at Phakding. Explore remaining time around this local village. Overnight at Mt. Lodge.
Day 03 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: (3440m/11283ft)
Activities: 5-6 Hours Trek(14-16 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche
The Everest Base Camp Trek today crosses suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River five times. The first bridge we cross comes after five minutes of walking from our hotel in Phakding. Crossing it we trek through the forested trail on the left bank of the river for 35 minutes to Taktak. Exiting out of Taktak we get to see the magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku 6608m from a viewpoint. Almost thirty minutes of gentle walk from the viewpoint brings us to Banker. We cross the second bridge over Dudh Koshi River while making our way out of Banker. Trekking on the right bank of the river on the stony trail that goes uphill and down like the waves in the ocean, we arrive at Monjo. Walking through the typical Sherpa Village, we arrive at the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. Trek downhill for twenty minutes on the stony trail to the river, cross the third bridge and arrive at Jorsale, where we stop for the lunch.
Post lunch, we cross the fourth bridge and trek along the right bank of the river for forty minutes to arrive at Larja Doban. At Larja Doban we sight the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River. There are two elevated bridges at Larja Doban. We cross the higher one and begin the uphill climb on the stony trail towards Namche. Almost after 1 and a half-hour of trek we arrive at Top Danda. Savoring the first view of Everest from Top Danda, we trek uphill for the next ninety minutes through pine forest to Namche.
Day 04 Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
Altitude:(3440m/11283ft)
Activities:Acclimatization Walk to Everest View Hotel
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche
Rest day during trek means to hike to higher elevation and trek down back for proper acclimatization. Today we will walk up to the Everest View Hotel, which lies at the altitude of 3880m (440m higher than Namche). 2.5 hours of an uphill hike on the stony trails of the open hill brings us to Everest View Hotel. Savor the views of Thamserku, Kusum Kangru, Kantega, Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam among others from the site. Trekking down back to Namche on the same trail is easy 1.5 hrs walk.
Rest of the time you may just explore Namche Bazaar, visit its Sherpa museum- a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and if this happens to be Saturday, you would have a wonderful local market (Hatt Bazaar) at Namche Bazaar. It is interesting and a wonderful experience to understand how the locals exchange their goods or buy the necessary stuff from the market itself. Namche Bazaar, itself is a tourist shopping hub with all the required trekking and mountaineering clothing and equipment. O/N at Namche.
Day 05 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Altitude: (3870m/12694ft)
Activities: 5-6 Hours Trek(11-12 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Tengboche
We begin the trek with the uphill walk to emerge out of Namche. Thirty-minute walk along the twisted trail savoring the views of Everest, we arrive to Tenzing Norgay Memorial Stupa. Almost two hours of walk on the open hillside from the stupa brings us to Kyangjuma. The view of Dudh Koshi River Valley from Kyangjuma is exceptional. 300m downhill trek through the pine forest from Kayngjuma brings us to Phungitenga, where we have our lunch. Post lunch we cross the bridge over Dudh Koshi River and begin the uphill climb to Tengboche. The first one and half hour uphill walk to Tengboche are tougher along the stony trails whereas, the next one hour is a pleasant and gradual climb through the beautiful forest of pine and rhododendron. Tengboche, one of the most beautiful places in the Himalaya, is famous for its amazing views of Ama Dablam Mountain at the backdrop of Tengboche monastery itself. The Tengboche monastery is one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries of Khumbu region, your guide will take you to see these monastery surroundings, chant with Buddhist monks, enjoy the praying ceremony. O/N at Tengboche.
Day 06 Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Altitude: (4410m/14465ft)
Activities: 5-6 Hours Trek(12-14 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Dingboche
Breakfast at Tyangboche then will start walking off this day. The trail descends down winding through the rhododendron forest to Devoche. Crossing a bridge over the raging Imja Khola River beyond Devoche, we hug the valley wall and then traverse to the plains of Pangboche village which is the biggest Sherpa village of Khumbu. Here we have a great chance to see the typical Sherpa people, culture and traditions. We will take a short hike to the monastery over to hill at Pangboche- probably the oldest monastery of Khumbu. Then, we walk thirty minutes through the village and hike for an hour through the open valley to Somare 4040m. Somare is the treeline border during Everest Base Camp Trek. We have our lunch at Somare and then begin the real adventure of Everest Base Camp Trek. Climbing gradually on an uphill trail through the glacial moraines and yak grazing lands for two and a half hours we arrive at Dingboche.
Day 07 Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
Altitude: (4410m/14465ft)
Activities: Morning, Acclimatization walk to Nagarjun Hill or Chhukung Ri, Afternoon, Rest
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Dingboche
On this day you will rest before the last leg of the journey. You may explore the surrounding Chhukung and Imja valleys which are connected with the most interesting Island Peak, the high passes of Amphu Laptse and Makalu Barun National park.
If you are interested, you may hike to the Chhukung Ri(5000m Approx) for the panorama of the valley or explore the Dingboche itself with its typical local peoples and their lifestyles.
However, we suggest you hike up to Nagarjun Hill, which is 300m higher than Dingboche and just 2-3 hours roundtrip. From the hilltop the views of Thamserku, Kantega, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Cholatse, and Island Peak among others are wonderful. O/N at Dingboche.
Day 08 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Altitude: (4928m/16164ft)
Activities: 6-7 Hours Trek(12-13 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Lobuche
From this day onward, the trek is gradual uphill; due to the altitude, it is harder and tough. However for two and half hours until reaching to Dungla, we walk mostly on the leveled trail that winds through yak herders shelters and grazing lands. At Dughla, we have a short breather and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee. One hour of uphill climb from Dughla brings us to Dugh-La Pass 4620m, which has the memorials of famous climbers who lost their lives during Everest Expedition. The memorials here include of Scott Fisher and Babu Chiri Sherpa. From the pass, the Everest Base Camp Trek now winds on the trail beside Khumbu Glacier for almost an hour to Lobuche. From Lobuche, we see the best views of Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Pumori and the Nuptse. O/N at Lobuche.
Day 09 Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5160m16925ft), Everest Base Camp Hike
Altitude: Everest Base Camp (5364m/17594ft)
Activities: 7-8 Hours Trek(12-14 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Gorekshep
The first hour of the trek today is an easy walk on the leveled trail. Then we climb up for 25 minutes or so followed by next thirty minutes of an easy hike to catch the glacial moraines of Mt. Pumori all the way to Gorakshep. Though it is quite early to have lunch at Gorakshep, we will have light lunch before kicking off the adventurous walk to Everest Base Camp.
Post lunch the walk of your lifetime to Everest Base Camp begins. Two and half hours of up and down trek on the glacial moraines extended from Khumbu Icefall is an adventurous roller coaster. Going down to the glacier crossing half of it all the way to Everest Base Camp is amazing fun walking. At Everest Base witness the colorful tents of Expedition Groups if it is peak season of climbing. Take enough photographs and feel the world's highest summit from the nearest proximity possible. At the latter half of the day trek back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.
Day 10 Morning: Hike to Kalapathar for a Great View of Mt. Everest(8848m/29021ft). Afternoon: Trek Down to Pheriche
Altitude: Kalapattar (5545m/18188ft) & Pheriche (4250m/13940ft)
Activities: 6-8 Hours Trek(14-16 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Pheriche
Another big day of Everest Base Camp Trek- today we climb gradually uphill on grassland for two hours followed by twenty-five minutes of walk through the black rocks to the summit of Kalapattar. Kalapattar refers to black rock in Nepali. Kalapattar is a vantage point for the closest view of Everest. We get to see the whole of Everest from Kalapattar, which is a sight worthwhile enduring an early morning hike. Enjoy the 360-degree panorama of Everest and its siblings from Kalapattar.
Then, trek back on the retracing trail to your hotel, enjoy the breakfast and begin the trek downhill towards Periche. Until Dughla we tread on the retracing trail. From Dughla, we trek downhill to the flat valley of Periche. Overnight at Periche.
Day 11 Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3440m/11283ft)
Activities: 5-7 Hours Trek(14-16 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Namche
From Periche we will walk thirty minutes to exit out of the village. In the next thirty minutes, we arrive at the bridge, cross it and hike up almost 80 meters to get to Periche Pass 4350m. From the pass, we slide down thirty minutes to merge back into the main trail of Everest Base Camp Trek, then retrace on the trail back to Namche. O/N at Namche.
Day 12 Trek from Namche to Lukla
Altitude: (2800m/9184ft)
Activities: 6-7 Hours Trek (20-22 Kms)
Overnight: Mt. Lodge in Lukla
After the breakfast, we hike down a trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continue walking over several local villages and most of the walking is through Dudh Koshi River valley and surroundings. Upon reaching Lukla, freshen up at your hotel and relax. Evening, you could have a party with your trekking crew as it is your celebration of successful Everest Base Camp Trek also the last night in the Everest Region. O/N at Lukla.
Day 13 Lukla- Kathmandu Flight (35 Min)
Altitude: 1350m/4428ft)
Activities: Flight (35 Min)
Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu
Our flights are in the morning for Kathmandu from Lukla. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will check in to the airport and take your flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. You will have free time to relax, freshen up and rest. In the evening, we will meet you again, take you feedback from Everest Base Camp Trek and host a farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 14 Departure from Kathmandu
Altitude: (1350m/4428ft)
Activities: Departure
Today you will depart Kathmandu. Breakfast at Kathmandu hotel, then you are free for shopping at the Kathmandu. When the time to depart back comes, we will transfer you to the airport. Have a safe flight!
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What's Included?
- All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop)
- 02 Nights twin sharing three star Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu
- Everest Trekking Permit (Officially Known as Sagarmatha National Park Permit), Khumbu Village Ruralcipality Permit & TIMs Card( From TAAN)
- Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport tax and transfer
- 11 Nights/12 Days Everest Base Camp Trek on GAP Plan (Accommodation, Guide & Porter)
- Trekking accommodation at comfortable & clean Mt. Lodge & Guest Houses (Nights staying in Phakding, Namche, Monjo & Lukla will be in attahced bathroom)- Rooms on twin share
- One Advanced Adventures Trekking Leader (Experienced, Fluent English Speaking, Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), required assistance Leader/s as per the group size, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance
- One trek sherpa porter for every two trekkers for carrying their trek luggages (2 Trekkers: 1 Porter), all the payment, trek equipment and insurance
- AA Trek Duffle Bag, Trek T- shirt, Trekking Map, Adventure Certificate
- Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags while on trekking (To be returned after trek use)- rated to -10 Degree Celsius
- Group medicine Kit Box (Diamox & other first Aid Medicine)
- All the Gov. and Local taxes as per applicable
- Final departure tranfer from Kathmandu
What's Not Included ?
- Nepal Visa Fee( US$- 30 for 15 days)
- Your any meals at Kathmandu & Trek (Estimate US$- 20-25 Per Day)
- Cost of beverages (Such as mineral water, beer etc), Battery recharge, Phone Calls, WIFI use, extra porter etc. while on trek
- Travel Insurance (Must includes Medical expenses, Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation)
- Personal nature expenses
- Tips to Guide, Assistance Guide/s and Sherpa Porters
- Any extending trips
Departure Dates And Price
The given cost is per person and excludes international flights. Below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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Useful Information
Experience and fitness required.
This trip is not a difficult. No previous trekking experienced is required but if you have, it is a great plus point. This trek is a non technical walk. The highest height you would reach on this trip is 5545m from sea level. The walk involves a lots of ups and downs, takes you through local villages, farming lands, terraces, and river side but as long as you have strength of walking for 4 to 6 hours a day, you are qualified for the trek however you should be having a moderate health and fitness.
We strongly suggest travelers to consult with your medical doctor before travelling and do the regular check up of your health and report us while booking a trip with us.
A part of the health and fitness, participant must be having a positive attitude and strong determination for the successful trip.
Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.
Tourist Visa Fees:
3 days transit visa - Free of Cost
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency
Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
Group Size:
In this Everest Base Camp Trek, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
Our Guides, trip and safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventure employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.
At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Meals and Accommodations:
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at 3 star standard hotels and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and local tea houses, they are clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 300.
This trek is on minimum package basis thus we are not providing you food on the trek.
Thus, you are supposed to look after your meals during the trek by yourself. The estimated cost of the food is US$- 20 to 30 per day
You can find different choice of the foods while on trek. You can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.
(Upgrade hotel to 4 stars or 5 stars is possible in Kathmandu, please write us if you interested)
Trekking Seasons:
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Everest Base Camp. As this trip is a big trip to you, we always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible.
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek
Winter Months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.
Vaccination:
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be travelling.
Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for travel Nepal.
Caring Porter:
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters.
The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.
Communication facilities on this Trek:
These days, there are enough communication facilities on this trek, most of the local villages has local telephone booth phone thus if required, you can easily communicate with your friends and family however the cost is slightly expensive, 2 to 3 dlr per minute. Nowadays, during the clear days, reception of Nepalese cell phones is on throughout the trail, your guide will have Cell phone on the trip.
To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us.
Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
Please don't hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.
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Reviews
Chet and his team are highly professional! Everest Base Camp Trek - the life-changing journey!
Robert Liow
I did EBC on a private tour with one of my friends in December 2017. We chose Advanced Adventures because our friend couldn't recommend them enough! It turned out that they are everything our friend said and beyond! Chet and his team are highly professional! They met all our needs and all the last minute requests including the recommendation of local services, organisation of day tours in Kathmandu! We couldn't make it to Everest Base Camp & Kala Patthar without our guide, Tej Karki! He is very professional but also friendly, caring and attentive! He set the right paces for the hike, checked the water we drank and meals we ate to make sure that we wouldn't get AMS or/and food poisoning. I can't thank you guys enough! You made my trip one I will remember for the rest of my life!
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Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters
Sakkar Azizuddin
Top notch! Totally professional, from management, to guides, to porters, to the locations preparing our food, to handing us our key to our to our room when we arrived, to serving us with two hands our meal. I can't praise this organization enough to give you a sense of how truly well-run it is. Their planning is excellent.
We were a group of 21 people. Chet got us on the first two flights to Lukla on the day we were to leave. Once there, Hom, our main guide, took over and was joined by 4 assistant guides who managed our group impeccably--one guide in the front with the faster hikers, one guide at the tail with us slower folks, and two guides spread in over the middle, with Hom appearing up or down the line as needed.
We were quite spread out. They kept a sharp eye on us all. I was pegged fairly early on the trip as someone of need. I have MS, am 71, and I randomly tip over. I lose my balance. Twice the assistant guide Kalu broke my fall before I landed. I didn't even know he was nearby--he appeared from nowhere. One of these saves occurred over a yak-pie. I was sooooo appreciative!
My friend Carol was wanting to use the internet late one night and went to the dining room for a connection. There sitting around a long table were Hom and all the porters having a meeting. Carol said this must have been about 11:00 p.m..
The afternoon we were to make it to Everest Base Camp, by noon out bags had arrived and we had already checked in to our rooms. One would think the porters would have the afternoon off, but nope. Hom instructed them to help us to the Base. A young porter asked if he could carry my pack for me. I obliged. He took also one of my hiking poles to carry, then took my free hand and glided me across the tops of the boulders and rocks, choosing the route just as he would go. It was great fun. We flew! I travelled at least twice as fast as I normally do. He has long legs and I was completely under his good control. It was a hoot!
We all found the Nepali people to be completely disarming, gentle and unassuming. It was never about them, and always about our safety. They would open up about themselves if we asked. We learned that many had walked two days to come for the job. There are no motorcycles or bicycles; just porters carrying goods of all sorts, yaks, something looking like a yak but not exactly one, and on our last day, we saw a few horses.
Hiking to Everest Base Camp is an amazing journey; I'm ready do do it all over again. It is so vertical! I totally recommend Advanced Adventures as tour guides; you will love them, you will love your trip!
Sakkar Azizuddin
Pat Jiwani
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USA