Everest Base Camp
Our Trek to Everest Base Camp differs from all the rest by doing a less travelled loop going up the Thame Valley towards Tibet, crossing the Renjo Pass with spectacular views of Cho-Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. We then visit the Goyko Lakes and then cross the Cho-La entering the Khumbu Valley high near Everest.
Get your cameras ready to burn lots of film and mega pixels.
While Nepal is full of trek operators, you should consider the experience and safety of the company you choose. This will be Rick’s 30th trip to the Nepal Himalayas. He and Celia have vast experience with all aspects of going to high altitude. They know how to make this the trip of a lifetime for the high mountain enthusiast. We
always carry a Gamov Bag and while not fans of Diamox, we know how and when to use it, and while we will be on snow occasionally, there will be no need for ropes or crampons.
Rick and Celia have been working with Urgen Sherpa (Sherpa High Ambitions) for over twenty five years. Urgen’s staff is family with the Wilcox’s and IME. We would expect to have 10 Sherpa staff as cooks and guides, with another 40 to 50 to will work as porters, carrying our gear. This allows you to carry a small daypack and focus on taking in the specatacular scenery and taking photos.
Most nights will be spent in tents. While in
Namche Bazaar we will stay at the Jamling
Hotel. Tsedam Sherpa owns this hotel, as well as International Mountain Equipment Nepal! We stay at the best hotel in the Khumbu!
Departure date for our 2012 Everest-Gokyo Trek is Friday April 20, 2012. We will spend 28 days on this adventure to Everest Base Camp and back.
The land cost of this trip is $4,800.
Land Cost Includes:
All hotels in Nepal
All meals in Nepal (except one free-day lunch)
All Guide fees and Park fees i.e. Sagamartha
National Park
All ground and air transportation
(flight to Lukla) while in Nepal
All airport transfers while in Nepal
Tents on trek
Foam pads for sleeping
Dining hut, chairs, etc.
Group first aid kit and repair kit
Our staff in Nepal will include 10 cooks/guides
and 40-50 porters.
Land Cost Does Not Include:
Transit meals, hotels, tip for luggage, etc.
Visa necessary for Nepal purchased on arrival
at Kathmandu Airport
Airfare to and from Nepal
Gear listed on personal gear list
(some gear is available for rental)
Laundry costs
Souvenirs and super-deal shopping
Alcoholic beverages
Air rescue from mountains (see Rick)
Note: All details of these Terms and Conditions will be discussed at the personal meeting.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1, Leave the East Coast on Noon flight to LAX, for PM flight to Bangkok.
Day 2, Board Thai Airlines to Bangkok. (17 hours nonstop)
Day 2-3, Arrive in Bangkok for flight to Kathmandu and transport to our hotel.
Day 4, Rest day and tour points of interest in
Kathmandu. Dinner out with views of nightlife.
Day 5, Fly to Lukla on an early morning flight.
After a rest at the Paradise Hotel we will hike 3
hours to Phakding.
Day 6, Today we hike all day to the town of
Namche Bazaar. (12,000ft)
Day 7, Rest day with afternoon hike to Khumjung and visit the Hillary Hospital in Khunde.
Day 8, Hike fron Namche Bazaar to Thame
Day 9, Hike to Lungdhen (14,400ft)
Day 10, Rest Day
Day 11, Hike to Twin Lakes Camp (16.400).
Day 12, Hike to Gokyo Lakes over Renjo Pass (17,600).
Day 13, Rest day. (15,600ft)
Day 14, Cross Ngozunba Glacier to camp at the base of Cho La
Day 15, Cross Cho-La Pass to Dzonglha.
Day 16, Hike to Lobuche. (16,100ft)
Day 17, Hike to Gorak Shep. (17,100ft)
Day 18, Hike to Kalapathar (18,200ft) for classic, spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse.
Day 19, Visit Everest Base Camp (4hr round trip) or rest day.
Day 20, Descend to Dingboche
Day 21, Hike from Dingboche to Secret Valley.
Day 22, Hike from Secret Valley to Namche Bazaar.
Day 23, Rest Day in Namche Bazaar.
Day 24, Hike from Namche to Phakding
Day 25, Phakding to Lukla
Day 26, Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 27, Rest day and shopping in Kathmandu.
Day 28, Leave Kathmandu for Bangkok.
continue on to USA
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