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If you’ve always wondered what is really going on at EBC, then join EMS to the foot of Everest! 

Nepal FAQs

This trek is geared toward the fit enthusiast who wants to experience the excitement that lures people every year to climb Mount Everest. This trek fits in the scheme of a “once in a life time” adventure, which will not only surpass your expectations but will be unforgettable as well.

All trips to Nepal start in the capital city of Kathmandu. Waiting for your arrival will be one of our friendly Nepalese staff that will take you to the Thamel District where you’ll checked into one of the many comfortable hotels. After check-in, you’ll be shown around and an early dinner will be planned to get everyone acquainted before the real adventure begins. During your stay in Kathmandu a guided city, tour will be planned and you’ll have some free time just to shop and check out life in this magical city.

During our journey, it is likely that we will be traveling alongside world-class climbers on their way to scale the highest mountain in the world. While visiting base camp, you’ll have the opportunity to hike up Kala Pattar (18,200 ft), where many of the finest photos of Mount Everest have been taken. On the way, we’ll stay two nights in the village of Namche Bazaar to acclimatize. Namche is considered the trading center for the Khumbu region and every Saturday people walk from miles away and even from Tibet, to sell their wares here. Namche is also the hub onto which each trail converges, so yaks and people compete for space in this amphitheater style city.

Next, we hike to Tengboche, and the famous Tengboche Buddhist monastery, which is the spiritual center of the Khumbu region. The monastery sits in a meadow clearing with mountains surrounding it, a fitting place for such a spiritual mecca. In the morning, you will awaken to the sounds of horns blowing, calling the monks to morning worship.

Along the way, we’ll visit many of the other villages and Sherpa people that live in the Khumbu region, until reaching Everest BC.

Once at Gorak Shep, the last village before taking the 6-hour round trip hike to Base Camp. We’ll take a rest day and very early before sunrise, we can hike to the top of Kala Pattar (18,200 ft) to watch the sunrise over Mount Everest.

Ask anyone: seeing Mount Everest is a once in a lifetime experience, something you’ll never forget. Experiencing Nepal, known for Himalayan peaks and incredibly friendly people, is a must do if you’re looking for a 100% mind blowing experience. And that’s just the beginning.

4 Night stay in the city of Kathmandu

Non-technical hike up Kala Pattar (18,300 ft.)

Visit to Everest Base Camp

15 Days Trekking in the Sagarmatha National Park

Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu

Visit to the Sherpa Museum and Everest Museum in Namche

TOTAL: 19 DAYS – depending on your departure arrangements

22 Days USA-to-USA: Depart two days before arrival date. Return flight should be booked for the last day of the trip.

Arrival/Departure City: Kathmandu, Nepal

2008 LAND COST:

• $2285 USD per person (prices may rise due to increasing domestic airline costs)
  Private Hotel Room in Kathmandu: $200
   

2008 Dates

• April 16 – May 4 (Led by Becky)
• October 25 – November 12

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GROUP SIZE: 4 to 16 Members - Cost is higher for groups under 4 people.

MEALS: Breakfast included in Kathmandu at hotel, all meals during trek. Check itinerary for symbols (B, L, D) for exact meals provided.

STYLE OF TREK: Depending on the group size we’ll either be camping or staying in local teahouses. Showers in the evening are available in the local teahouses at an extra cost.

GRADE: Strenuous – Sections of trail are rocky and steep. Age isn’t a factor but fitness is key to enjoying this trip. Highest altitude reached will be either on Kala Pattar 18,200’, or EBC 17,500’.

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For more information, or to book your very own Eastern Mountain Sports adventure, call our travel guru Becky Harrison at
888-755-8735
or e-mail us at becky@emstrek.com.

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