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If you are looking for Best Mt Everest Base Camp Trek Package 2024 with lowest prices then your search ends here. Himalayan Holidays is a leading Adventure Travel Operator in India located in Delhi.

One of the most famous destinations in the world, Everest has allured us as kids when we learnt about it in Geography class and as adults.

While people trek here in all seasons, the ideal period to come here is between March to mid-May or September to mid-November. During winters, the weather is extremely cold and the snow can pose as a challenge. Also, lodges at higher altitudes might be closed due to the weather because of which it is important that you carry along camping equipments like tents and extra warm clothes for the freezing nights! In summers, it is a little wet and the snowy peaks are hidden behind clouds. Hence, April and May are proved to be the best times to trek here. The blossoming of trees and shrubs only adds colour to the pristine white beauty of this place. A post-monsoon trek provides cleaner dust-free views than pre-monsoon treks.

Before trekking in this area, it is compulsory to visit the ‘Trekker’s Information Management System’ (TIMS). Some areas, like the Khumbu region, only accept Nepalese currency.

This trek requires preparation and some of the key things you should be carrying are: Hiking boots, warm clothes, jackets, UV sun-block, soft and light shows (a.k.a Kung-fu shoes), water disinfecting drugs (found in Kathmandu) with which you can treat the water you fill in your water bottles from nearby streaks, lakes, and rivers.

Program

DAY 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu, on the Tribhuvan International Airport. Check in to a hotel and then after relaxing for a bit go for a hike around the city to explore.

DAY 02: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding. Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft (Lukla) & 2,652m/8,698ft(Phakding) Walking Distance: 8km (3-4 hours). Flight time: 35 min
Early morning, we will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla from where we will trek to Phakdng. The trekking trail is gradual with slight ups and downs. Next, we will cross a suspense bridge which provides a panaromic view of the Kusum-Kangru. This will be followed by a short climb after which we will reach Ghat village from where the Phakdng village is another one and a half hour.

DAY 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft Walking Distance: 10-12km (5-6 hours)
We will start our trek today after crossing the Dudh-koshi suspension bridge and you will be going uphill and downhill. We will be re-crossing this bridge soon. In the meantime, we come across another suspension bridge, this time over the Bhote-Koshi river. Next, you will finally reach the small river of Monjo and after a 20-minute climb where we will find some interesting water mills. Your trekking permits will be checked here – the officials here will keep a record of all the trekkers going ahead. After a gradual walk, you will reach Namche Bazaar.

DAY 04: Namche Bazaar:
This day is for acclimatizing ourselves to the high altitude and climate. Namche Bazaar provides amazing views of the Kwangde peak and it is also a good place to shop. You can also take a short walk to the headquarters of the Sangmatha national park. There is a local museum which has details of the history of Himalayas – the geography, mountaineering history, flora, fauna and cultural aspects. Overnight stay in guest houses.

DAY 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche. Altitude: 3,870m/12,684ft Walking Distance: 10km (6 hours)
A 20-minute easy walk will take you to the top of Namche Bazaar. From here, we continue walking for 2 more hours till we reach Shanasa – where you will spot the colourful Danphe pheasant, the national bird of Nepa, musk deer, and the Himalayan Thar. Next, we will gradually descent to the Imjatse River at Phungitenga (3250 meters). An hour long strenuous walk will follow after which we will reach a Buddhist entrance, just before Tengboche. Overnight stay in guesthouses.

DAY 06 : Tengboche to Dingboche. Altitude: 4,400m/14,435ft, Walking Distance: 11km (6 hours)
PAfter breakfast, we will set out on a forest path with trees like birch, juniper, fir, rhododendron, etc, towards Dingboche. On our way we will come across a place, Deboche which, at an altitude of 3,650 meters will give us a sweeping view of Mt. AmaDblam, Mt. Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse. The trail ahead is uphill until we reach a large mani-wall gate from where there are two paths that take us to Dingboche. One of them goes through Pangboche and we can choose this to soak in more natural beauty. Our destination, Dingboche is a lovely and quiet place surrounded by stone walls which protect the agricultural fields from cold winds and grazing animals. Overnight stay in guesthouses.

DAY 07 : Dingboche
Today we will spend our day in Dingboche – a place which is full of greenery due to all the farms and crops like barley, buckwheat, and potatoes. Our main aim is to acclimatize ourselves to the weather and the altitude. One can take short walks around the village, have some great tea at the cute tea houses, or even do a 3-4 trek to a Chukung, a place within the Imjatse valley at 4,730 meters. Though the trek is easy-going, you will begin to feel the thin air around you. There are some tea-houses with a spectacular view at Chukung too. From here, we will return to Dingboche and stay in our guesthouses overnight.

DAY 08 : Dingboche to Lobuche Altitude: 4,900m/16,076ft Walking Distance: 11-12 km (6-7 hours)
We will mark the start of our day by trekking towards the north. The first 40-50 minutes will be an easy walk and we will reach a mani-prayer stupa by then. Next, we will go slightly down towards the village of Pheriche. On our way, Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Pokalde, which are approximately 5,741 meters towards the north will be our constant companions. The next 2 hours will be of pleasant walking, till we reach a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier, which will take us to Thugla, the only place to have tea houses before our destination, Lobuche. After relaxing a little here, we will commence a strenuous 3 hour trek to Lobuche. Overnight stay in guest houses.

DAY 09 : Lobuche to Gorakshep to EBC and back to Gorakshep. Altitude: 5180m/16,994ft (Gorekshep) & 5364m/17598 (EBC) Distance of walking: 15km (6-8 hours)
After almost a week of trekking, we are finally close to our destination. Today will be the most adventurous day of the trek and will certainly give you best travel experience, ever. We will start with a gradual 1 hour walk up to the valley and a grassy field. Another 20 minutes of walking will take us to rocky moraine dunes. As we go on, we will spot the icy-glacial ponds and icebergs lying below the Khumbu glacier. We will soon reach Gorakshep. The next part of the trek which will take us to the Everest Base Camp is a strenuous climb – everyone must follow the lead Sherpa as the trails towards the EBC keep changing every season due to the glaciers. After 7 hours of trekking, you will reach your destination and some of the best sights you will ever witness in your life await you here. A grand view of the Khumbu ice fall is one of the only magnificent views you will experience. After soaking in the unearthly beauty of this place, we will head back down to Gorakshep. Overnight stay in guesthouses.

DAY 10 : Hike upto Kalapatthar and retreat trek to Pheriche. Altitude: 5,545m/18,192ft (Kalapathar) & 4,320m/14,173ft (Pheriche) Walking distance: 12-13km (5-6 hours)
Gorakshep is a wonderful place to explore – it used to be the base camp for trekking the Everest in the 1950s and also has a couple of tea houses. Sipping tea at that altitude in the Himalayas is something you will do probably do only once in your life. Today, we also plan to head up to Kalapathar. The trek from Gorakshep to Kalapather will begin with a few minutes of easy walking on the sandy fields which will soon turn into a 45-minute steep climb. After the tiring trek and strenuous mountaineering, you will welcome the comfort of walking on level fields for the next hour, with open arms. Post this, there is a steep trek again which will take us to the top of Kalapathar. As you get to the top, a surprise awaits you – the view of the Mt. Everest is closer than you can ever imagine and you will be mesmerized by its beauty. We will then head back to Pheriche.

DAY 11 : Pheriche to Namche bazaar. Altitude: 3,440m/11,284ft Distance of walking: 13-15km (7-8 hours)
Carrying all your memories from the past few days in your mind and the difficult trekking experience, the walk all the way down to Thugla is an easy hike. Once we reach the ridge, we will follow a stream which flows towards the Pheriche valley. A 40-minute walk will take you to the valley floor from where we will take an easy 1-hour walk to reach Pheriche, at 4,243 meters. After this, we will trek down the slope to Namche Bazaar. Overnight stay in guesthouses.

DAY 12 : Namche Bazaar to Phakding and Lukla / Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft Walking Distance: 16km (6-7 hours).
After a good rest in the night, we will roam around the Namche Bazaar, explore local arts, crafts, and handicrafts and the local food. One can also buy a lot of things from here to always have something which reminds you of this amazing place. We can also take a small walk in and around the Sagarmatha National Park – an ideal place for clicking pictures. Then, we will trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding, an easy downhill walk dotted with the beauty of forests, distant mountains, many waterfalls, etc. Next, we trek towards the Hillary suspension bridge and then pass through many local villages, to finally reach Lukla. This is your last chance to be at a tea-house and is the night you party with your trekking group – for reaching a place most others only dream of!

DAY 13 : Fly back Lukla to Kathmandu. Altitude: 1350m/4428ft Flight time: 35 min
We will wake up early in the morning and catch up an early flight to Kathmandu as the winds can be too strong for flights during daytime. The take off from Lukla will give you a magical view of the surroundings and 45 minutes later, you will arrive in Kathmandu. Try to grab a window seat!

DAY 14 : Depart Kathmandu
Fly to your next destination.

Price & Inclusions

98765/-INR (Special Discount for Group - 79999 )

Inclusion Details

Prices Include:

• Airport pick-up and drop-off service.
• All ground transportation in a comfortable vehicle as per the itinerary.
• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
• Domestic air tickets (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu).
• Domestic airport tax.
• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Sagarmatha National Park permits, TIMS).
• Company T-shirt.
• Guesthouse accommodation as per the itinerary (shared in a 2-bed room) and three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with one hot beverage during each meal on the trek.
• An experienced, English-speaking, government-licensed trekking guide and required porters.
• Staff costs, including salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.
• Adventure White Himalaya duffel bag.
• Adventure Certificate.
• Comprehensive medical kit.

Exclusion

Prices Does Not Include:

• Nepal entry visa: Obtainable upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (a multiple-entry tourist visa for 30 days costs US $40 or equivalent foreign currency; a multiple-entry tourist visa for 90 days costs US $100. Please bring 2 passport-size photos).
• International airfare.
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary).
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (for any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
• Travel and rescue insurance.
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, water bottle, hot shower during the trek, etc.).
• Personal trekking equipment and clothing.
• Donations and monument entrance fees.
• Tips for guides and porters.

  Extra Service Cost  

1. Tipping in Nepal: The recommended minimum tip for a porter is 5000 Nepali currency per person. In a group of 5, contribute accordingly for guides and porters.

2. Hot Shower Costs: 

• Lower altitude: 200-300 Nepali currency
• High altitude: 500 Nepali currency

3. Lunch in Kathmandu:

• Standard: 200-300 Nepali rupees
• Fancy restaurant: 2000-3000 Nepali currency

4. Currency Exchange: Use 2000-rupee notes, as 500-rupee notes may not be accepted. Exchange rate: 1 INR = 1.6 NPR.

5. Recommended Cash: 10,000 INR should be sufficient for additional expenses.

6. Sim Card: Costs 100 NPR, with data packs available up to 1000 NPR. Signal may be limited initially, and documents required include a passport/Aadhar card and passport-size photo.

7. Phone Charging Costs: 100 NPR for low altitude, 100-200 NPR for high altitude for one full charge.

Feel free to ask if you need more assistance or have additional questions!

Tips for Trekking to Everest Base Camp

1. Physical Preparation:

• Start training several months in advance.
• Focus on cardio exercises, strength training, and hiking with a backpack.
• Aim for a mix of running, cycling, and weightlifting.

2. Acclimatization:

• Acclimatization is crucial to prevent altitude sickness.
• Follow the itinerary closely to allow your body to adjust.
• Take rest days seriously and avoid rushing.

3. Hydration and Nutrition:

• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
• Eat a balanced diet to maintain energy levels.
• Carry snacks like nuts, energy bars, and dried fruits.

4. Gear and Equipment:

• Invest in good quality trekking boots and break them in before the trek.
• Wear layered clothing to adjust to varying temperatures.
• Bring essential gear: trekking poles, a good backpack, a warm sleeping bag, and a first aid kit.

5. Mental Preparation:

• Stay positive and mentally prepared for challenges.
• Set realistic expectations and be flexible with your plans.

6. Health Precautions:

• Carry a comprehensive medical kit.
• Consult with your doctor about any necessary vaccinations and medications.

7. Local Customs and Etiquette:

• Respect local customs and traditions.
• Be polite and friendly to locals and fellow trekkers.
• Practice Leave No Trace principles to preserve the environment.

8. Travel Insurance:

• Purchase travel insurance that covers trekking and high-altitude activities.
• Ensure it includes coverage for emergency evacuations and medical expenses.

9. Documentation:

• Keep your passport, trekking permits, and other important documents secure.
• Have multiple copies of your documents in case of loss.

10. Communication:

• Inform family and friends of your itinerary.
• Consider renting a local SIM card for emergency communication.

11. Financial Preparedness:

• Carry sufficient cash in small denominations for expenses along the trek.
• ATMs are scarce in remote areas, so plan accordingly.

12. Respect Your Limits:

• Listen to your body and don’t push beyond your limits.
• Take breaks as needed and communicate with your guide about any concerns.

Following these tips will help ensure a safe, enjoyable, and memorable trek to Everest Base Camp.

General Conditions:

• All prices are subject to any revision to the tax and tariff structure
• The above price is valid until July 30, 2024.
• The prices are on a per-person basis and are net and non-commissionable.
• Upon confirmation of the booking, we would require 50% of the total invoice, and the balance amount can be paid 30 days prior to the date of arrival.
• We reserve the right to cancel the tour in the absence of a deposit, balance, or final payment.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Charges: Notice of cancellation must be made in writing in the name of Himalayan Holidays.

For cancellations made 60 days prior to the start of the tour, there will be a cancellation fee of 25% of the invoice. For cancellations made within 60 to 30 days of the start of the tour, there will be a cancellation charge of 50% of the invoice. For cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the tour, there will be a cancellation charge of 100% of the invoice.

In certain cases, the cancellation policy (including conditions applicable to the advance deposit made or required for holding the reservation) may differ and would be applicable as per the cancellation policy of that hotel or service provider. This will be charged in addition to the cancellation policy.

Unused Services and Refunds

No refund will be made for any unused services or other arrangements due to any changes in schedule made by passengers while traveling. However, in certain cases, the refund will be considered as per the policy of the carrier, hotel, tour company, or other supplier used for providing services.

A refund request must be made within 2 weeks of the completion of the trip.

If there are any additional expenses due to bad weather or any other reason beyond the control of the tour operator on account of hotel stays, transportation, meals, etc., an extra bill will be raised. Neither India Travel Pvt. Ltd. nor the participating suppliers or hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses.

Responsibility, Liability

All the packages are sold under the business management of India Travel Pvt. Ltd., and they are in no way to be considered the principal or operator of the subject services. The right is reserved to cancel or alter any package as conditions require. Neither India Travel Pvt. Ltd. nor the participating suppliers or hotels will be responsible for the additional expenses due to loss, delay or damage caused by accident, illness, bad weather, strikes or riots, roadblocks, etc.

Governing Law

This condition and each term shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of India without reference to conflict of laws principles, and disputes arising in relation hereto shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Delhi.

*Making a booking deposit for the above tour will be treated as acceptance of our terms and conditions.*

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