“It is remarkable how easily and insensibly we fall into a particular route, and make a beaten path for ourselves.”
Henry David Thoreau, Walden (1854)
This is a perfect trek if you do not have the time to do the regular trek to the Everest base camp. This trek is designed to hike to EBC and fly out in a chartered helicopter.
This trek to Everest Base Camp has been designed to offer views uniquely different from what other trekking companies offer, by taking trekkers to the base of one of the most beautiful mountains in the region – Amadablam. The base camp at Amadablam is rarely visited by trekkers, and the hike up to Amadablam base camp take you along the tree line into high altitude alpine forest and through summer pastures with stunning views of the Maha Langgur range, which cannot be seen from the main trail to Everest Base Camp. This trek also bypasses the overcrowded Thyangboche Monastery area, and trekkers stay at the superb Pangboche, where the “responsible” in our adventure brings business to the lodge owners here who are in need of the income.
Mount Everest is the highest peak seen along this trek, standing at 8,850 m, this peak’s imposing majesty has inspired awe and wonder to all those who live beneath, as well as to those who have read about Mt. Everest, seen films about her, and have always dreamed of visiting this most famous of mountains.
This trek follows in the in the famous footsteps of Everest’s greatest climbing parties, as we trek first through Sherpa country, past fields and villages before the really hard work begins: the climb to Namche Bazaar. Once about the tree line, the scenery is stark but spectacular. In the distance, set with Ama Dablam, Everest and other mountains behind, we can view the incredible monastery at Thyangboche in the most unique setting.
Our goal is to climb Kala Pathar (5,545 m), for the ultimate view of Mt. Everest, where the spirit of this mountain legend can be captured and savored. Your experienced Group Leader and Sherpa Guides make your health and welfare a priority throughout this trek, and provide everything possible for a safe and memorable adventure. Flying out by helicopter also saves you several days of walking back down the same trail, making the end of this adventure all the more relaxing.
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive in Kathmandu, Check-in, and then an Adventure briefing with the group |
| Day 2 : | Fly to Lukla, and then trek to Phakding (2,840 m) with overnight stay (3 hour walk) |
| Day 3 : | Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 m) with overnight stay (5 hour walk) |
| Day 4 : | Acclimatisation and exploration day in Namche Bazaar |
| Day 5 : | Trek to Pangboche via the famous Thyangboche monastery (3790 m) and the Deboche Nunnery with overnight stay (7 hours walk) |
| Day 6 : | Hike to Amadablam base camp, where we continue to climb to an altitude of 5000 m, which is perfect for further acclimatisation, and also gives us a chance to follow trails only taken by mountaineers and village herders. (6-7 hours walk) Overnight in Lodge |
| Day 7: | Trek to Dingboche (4320 m) and towards Nakardzong Ridge with overnight stay (5-6 hours walk) |
| Day 8 : | Trek to Lobuche (4900 m) with overnight stay (5-6 hours) |
| Day 9 : | Trek to Kalapathar and overnight stay at Gorakshep (5120 m) 5-6 hours of hiking. |
| Day 10 : | Helicopter pickup and shuttle to Pheriche, and then fly back to Kathmandu |
| Day 11 : | International departure day |
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. Relax in afternoon. Evening meal to try the local fare and to get acquainted with the group. Evening: A get together for drinks and briefing about the next morning's departure is given, which will be followed by dinner. |
| Day 2 : | Fly to Lukla (2,840m) for a spectacular view of the Himalayas. We trek through mountain villages, which are home to the Sherpas and people of various ethnic backgrounds. Phakding. Overnight lodge. 2650m.3 hours trek |
| Day 3 : | Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441m) We will continue towards the north following the path of the Dudh Kosi River and on to Monjo and Jorsale from where we will enter Mt. Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. It is a short walk to the confluence of two rivers, the Imja Drangpa (Imja Khola) and the Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Kosi), which is followed by a steep climb (around 2 hrs) to Namche Bazaar, the main village in the Khumbu. Half way up the hill, if the weather is clear we can get our first view of Mt. Everest and Lhotse. Namche is a prosperous Sherpa village and an important trading centre with a Saturday market. Fresh foodstuffs are brought up from lower villages by Sherpas. (5 hours walking) Overnight lodging. |
| Day 4 : | This will be the first of our acclimatisation and exploration days. We will visit the Sherpa Cultural Centre and the National Park headquarters. The views of Ama Dablam (6856m), Kwangde (6011m), Tawache (6501m), Thamserku (6608m) and Kangtega (6779m) from here are fantastic. |
| Day 5 : | Trek to Pangboche via the famous Thyangboche Monastery (3790m) along with overnight lodging We have designed the next couple of days to lose the crowds by passing the often popular and crowded Tengboche monastery and hiking an extra 90 minutes to Pangboche where very few trekkers stop for the night. We will ascend out of the village and follow a high-level path above the Dudh Kosi River enjoying the spectacular mountain views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse as we move on. We will pass through various shops set up by Tibetans selling trinkets and then descend through forests of blue pine to cross the Dudh Kosi again at Phunki Tenga (3250m). Sometimes, the track becomes quite dusty by yak trains. We will reach the spectacularly sited Thyangboche Monastery (3867m) from where we can see the spectacular views of Everest (8850m), Lhotse (8501m), Nuptse (7861m), Ama Dablam (6856m) and Taboche to the north and the northeast, Thamserku (6608m) and Kantega (6779m) to the southeast and Kwangde (6011m) to the southwest. Thyangboche Monastery was seriously damaged by fire in 1989. However, it has been rebuilt and there will be time to visit both the monastery and the museum. We will stay below the monastery at Deboche which is 6 hours walk away. |
| Day 6 : | DAY EXCURSION TO AMA DABLAM BASE CAMP (4,576m) 6-7 hrs approx. Ama Dablam (6,856m) is one of the most loved and admired mountains in Khumbu. After crossing the Imja Drangka river, followed by a gradual ascent to Lhabarma you are suddenly standing right in front of the mountain ridge. You can walk to its foothill and absorb the enormity of the mountain. Ama Dablam Base Camp sits at 4,576m on an open yak pasture beneath the west face, with the summit some 2,300m almost straight up above. Base Camp affords particularly fine views of Kan Tega (6,783m), Thamserku (6,618m) and Tawache (6,542m). We will proceed further up on a ridge up to 5000m - perfect for acclimatisation. This itinerary not only allows you to see one of the most beautiful and off-the-beaten-path parts of the region but also helps a lodge in Pangboche to make some income as very few trekkers stop overnight here. Overnight Pangboche. |
| Day 7: | Trek to Dingboche (4320m) along with Overnight lodge We are now well above the treeline and our walking today brings us to Dusa from where we descend to a stream at 4580m. Immediately above we reach the teahouse of Dughla and continue to a ridge, which has several memorials of Sherpas and other climbers who died on expeditions to Everest. We will continue along the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, with views of Kalar Kala and Pumori to reach Lobuche at 4930m. About 5-6hours of walk. |
| Day 8 : | Trek to Lobuche (4900m) Overnight lodge We are now well above the treeline and our walking today brings us to Dusa from where we descend to a stream at 4580m. Immediately, above we reach the teahouse of Dughla and continue to a ridge, which has several memorials of Sherpas and other climbers who died on the expeditions to Everest. We will continue along the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, with views of Kalar Pattar and Pumori to reach Lobuche at 4930m. About 5-6hours of walk. |
| Day 9 : | Trek to Everest Base Camp and overnight lodging at Gorakshep (5120m) At first the trail is fairly level but then starts to ascend and descend across moraine to reach Gorak Shep at 5120m. Contouring along the valley side, the trail leads to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble. From Gorak Shep its a steep uphill climb, sometimes over rock slabs, to the top of KalaPathar at 5545m. The views from the summit are outstanding, with Everest (8850m) directly to the east, together with Lhotse 8501m Nuptse 7864, Pumori 7145 Changtse 7553m from close range. We will return by the same route- a long path but a rewarding walk. |
| Day 10 : | Fly out to Kathmandu in Chartered Helicopter |
| Day 11 : | International Departure |
| Duration | - | 11 day |
| Trip Details: | - |
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| Activities | - | Cultural, Touring, Walking |
| Trip Grade | - | Challenging |
| Mode of Travel | - | Private coach, domestic flights. |
| Group & Staff | - | Min 2 Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver. |
| Accommodation | - | Comfortable lodges throughout 8 day trek |
| Land Cost | - | Deluxe Package - Now USD 2000 |
| Helicopter Charter: | USD 10,000 to be shared amongst trekkers. Maximum 4-5 trekkers per chopper |
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