The legendary trail of the Everest Base Camp provides you a wild and psychological thrill for high altitudes Mt. Everest region the top of the world.
Trip Code : NTE-EBC11 | Trip Duration : 15 Days |
Trip Level : Demanding | Trip Max Altitude : 5600 |
Trip Start Location : Lukla | Trip End Location : Lukla |
Trip Route : Lukla-Namche Bazar-Everest Base Camp | Trip Best Season : March-June & August-November |
Trip Highlights
- Scenic flight to and from Lukla.
- Explore the Sherpa Culture & museum in Namche Bazar.
- Panoramic view from Syangbuche.
- Experiencing life as the "mountain people" live, in the heart of Himalaya.
- Visit Tyangboche Monastery.
- Remarkable views of Khumbu Icefall.
- Climbing Kalapatthar at an elevation of 5,555m.
- Spectacular Mountain views from Kalapatthar.
Trip Information
Trekking in the wonder of the great Everest Himalayas is one of the most famous and adventurous journeys in Nepal. Everest Base Camp trek offers magnificent Himalayas views and great scenery. This trek will surely give an overwhelming experience for any enthusiast’s Trekker. Trekking to Everest Base Camp is one of the most popular activities amongst travelers who visit Nepal for a holiday. A breath-taking flight to Lukla airport, the world's biggest desert-like glaciers, stunning Himalayan scenery, high thrilling trekking passes, hundreds of years old monasteries, and warm, hospitable Sherpa culture together are some of the main attractions during the Everest Base Camp Trek. This amazing Everest Base Camp trek lets you experience in a relaxed, and comfort of nice cozy lodges with astonishing views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Mt. Makalu, Nuptse (7,855m), Amadablam (6,812 m), Kangtenga (6,782 m), Tharmarserku (6,623 m), Kwangde (6,011 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Kusum Kanguru (6,373 m), holy Mt. Khumbu-la (5,761 m), and Island peak with some other attached peaks.
The legendary trail of the Everest Base Camp provides you a wild and psychological thrill for high altitudes trek. This amazing trek begins with a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. You will explore Namche, the gateway to the Khumbu, where you can also explore ancient monasteries and meet with famous Sherpa folks, and encounter their unique culture and traditions. Then we can also visit Sagarmatha National Park, the home to some rare and endangered fauna and flora. Trekking through the beautiful forest of Birch, Rhododendron, and Pine trees with colorful settlements and their warm hospitality are rewarding. Achieving the highest summit (Everest Base Camp) of the world in Nepal, make our trek one of the best treks ever.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in the Kathmandu
- As you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu.
- Our representative welcomes you and drops you at the hotel
- Rest and relax.
- Enjoy welcome dinner.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding.
- Morning breakfast.
- Prepared for the trek.
- Know all the essential factors and places before going on the trek.
- Take a flight from Kathmandu to the Lukla.
- Around 35 to 40-minute flight provide to views memorable joined countryside and river valleys below.
- Trek about ¾ hours to Phakding and reach the settlement of the cultural Sherpa village.
- A scenic walk through verities of standard Hotel, Resort, and Lodge.
- Overnight at Phakding.
Day 3 - Phakding – Namche Bazaar (Elevation: 3446m).
- Morning breakfast.
- Trek through the magnificent forest of Rhododendron with unimaginable views of the riverside.
- Take around 5/6 hours from Phakding and end at Namche Bazaar.
- Enjoy so many lovely serenity and scenery of blue pine forests, and some other beautiful hills during the trek.
- Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar. (3440m).
Day 4 - Accommodation Day in Namche Bazaar.
- Morning breakfast.
- Enjoy sight-seeing of Mt. Everest and all Himalayan ranges as well as wonderful sunrise and sunset.
- Visit a local museum.
- Trek around one and a half hours to have a wonderful Everest view and sunrise.
- Return and get some rest.
- Enjoy the beauty of Namche quaint village and lively markets,
- Get unimaginable hospitality from the local people.
- Get chances to see native flora and fauna as well as the history of Mt. Everest.
- Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Day 5 - Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,867m).
- Morning breakfast.
- Around three hours trek.
- Trek continues passing well-known traditional places and it is famous for its Tibet Buddhist monasteries with Sherpa religion and lots of monks as well.
- Enjoy remarkable views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Cholatse, Kantaiga, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku.
- Explore Tibet Buddhist monasteries.
- Enjoy best worship and meditations in the Buddhist Monasteries.
- Enjoy wonderful sunset views from an altitude of 3,900 meters.
- Overnight at Tengboche.
Day 6 - Tengboche – Dingboche (4,481m).
- Morning breakfast.
- Trek with outstanding views of the enormous mountain and deep valley.
- Explore the natural scenarios of the place.
- Enjoy a forest walk filled with varieties of lush trees such as Birch, Conifers, and Rhododendron.
- Meet lots of yaks.
- Descend to Devuche by crossing the Imja River.
- Overnight at Dingboche.
Day 7 - Acclimatization Day in Dingboche.
- Morning breakfast.
- Rest at Dingboche, high peak, and enjoy many stunning mountains view.
- Around 2 to 3 hours you can hike to reach Dingboche peak or Chhukung Valley.
- Enjoy wonderful views of Himalayan ranges, special views of Island peak and Ama Dablam.
- Overnight in the Dingboche.
Day 8 - Dingboche- Lobuche (4930m).
- Morning breakfast.
- Trek offers the mountain views such as Cholatse, Lobuche, and Pumari lie.
- Lobuche is situated at an altitude of 4,930m.
- Around 3 to 4 hours trek.
- Overnight at Lobuche.
Day 9 - Lobuche – Gorkshep (5160m) - Base camp (5365m).
- Morning breakfast.
- Continue trek almost 2 hours to reach Gorakshep, at the altitude of 5,160m.
- Enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Everest, Pumori, and other so many Himalayan ranges.
- At Gorakshep, take lunch and continue trek Everest Base Camp.
- Trek around 4 hours to reach Everest Base Camp.
- Enjoy the spectacular views of the Khumbu Icefall from the world-renowned Mt. Everest Base Camp.
- Overnight at Base Camp.
Day 10 - Gorakshep- Fraiche (4,283m).
- Trek early in the morning around 4 is before having breakfast.
- Ascend around 2 hours with a stunning view of Mt. Everest and Pumori to reach Kalapathar.
- Enjoy the wonderful views of Mt. Everest behind it.
- See the phenomenal sunrise from the Kalapathar.
- Trek back to Pheriche.
- Stay overnight in the Pheriche.
Day 11 - Friche – Namche Bazaar.
- Early morning breakfast.
- Your trek destination starts from the Friche to Namche Bazaar.
- Cross the forests of blue pine and beautiful red rhododendron.
- Reach to Namche Bazaar
- Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Day 12 - Namche Bazaar – Lukla
- Morning breakfast
- Trek back to Lukla from Namche Bazaar through the rocky terrain.
- Trek downhill alongside the Dudh Koshi River.
- Cross several beautiful suspension bridges
- Explore the several monasteries and villages and reach Lukla.
- Enjoy the best Himalayan drinks and local wine with wonderful local foods.
- Overnight in Lukla.
Day 13 - Lukla – Kathmandu.
- Morning breakfast
- Take a morning flight to Kathmandu (around 35 minutes)
- Enjoy splendid mountain views during the flight.
- Take a rest and enjoy the images which were captured during the trek.
- Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 14 - Rest day in Kathmandu and farewell dinner.
- Early morning breakfast.
- You can visit the world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley.
- You can do some souvenir shopping in the vibrant Thamel if you want.
- Enjoy farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey.
- Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 - Departure Flight Back to Say Goodbye and good and safe journey.
- Hotel breakfast and check out.
- Airport transfer 3 hours before departure.
Trip Includes
Price Includes
- Airport pick-ups and drop-off services. Transport.
- Airfare Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu.
- 3 night's hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast. Guesthouse accommodation during the trek.
- Full board meal arrangements during the trek (Main course: breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- 1 professional, licensed, English-speaking trekking guide. A well-experienced English-speaking assistant guide if the group size exceeds 5 people.
- All applicable taxes, necessary trekking permits, Everest National Park fees, and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card.
- First aid medical kit, oximeter to check your pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation in high altitude.
- In the worst case, we will help you with all rescue and evacuation arrangements
- Nepal Travel sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag & area trekking map (to be returned after the trip is over)
Price Does not Include
- Nepal visa (USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days).
- Your international flights to and from Nepal.
- Travel insurance (for helicopter evacuation if needed during the trek.
- Hotels in Kathmandu.
- Porters to carry luggage (you can add a porter when booking).
- Bar and beverage bills, tea/coffee/drinking water. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, internet, battery charger, hot shower, etc.
- Tips for guide, porter, driver.
Trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek
Clothing for Kathmandu:
Informal clothing is all that is required. Remember to dress in a modest fashion. Light clothing is usually all that will be required for most of the year. During the winter months, December to February, it will be chilly in the early mornings and evenings. A warm fleece or similar jacket will be required. Do bring along a swimming costume as our hotel in Kathmandu has a swimming pool.
Gears you need During Trekking:
- 4 seasons Sleeping bag (we provide one if you need but is to be returned after the trek)
- Duffel bag or Rucksack (70-80 liters) (we can provide one)
- Down Jacket (we provide one if you need one but is to be returned after the trek)
- Daypack (25-30 liters)
Feet
- Socks: 4 pairs of liner socks, synthetic or capilene, 3 pairs heavy weight socks (woolen) to be worn over liner socks
- Trekking Boots: 1 pair light trekking shoes or sneakers. Good for around the camp/lodges and in Kathmandu. Remember it is your feet that will be doing all the work. We recommend a good quality boot with a hard lug-cleated sole. Boots should be sturdy enough to tackle rough terrain. For this trek a mid-weight leather or Gore-Tex/Cardura style is an excellent choice. If you are buying boots for your trek, make absolutely sure that they are well broken in before leaving home.
- Gaiters (seasonal): 1 pair hiking gaiters, good for keeping dust and rocks out of your shoes / boots as well as keep your feet dry as necessary. Highly recommended for keeping snow from getting inside your boots. They will also help keep the bottom of trousers clean on muddy trails. They can be bought cheaply in Kathmandu.
- Sandals (optional): A pair of running shoes or sandals will be very useful for wearing around the lodge after the day’s trekking.
Lower Body – Legs
- Hiking Shorts (2): Quick drying type, not cotton!
- Trekking Pants (2), preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts
- Lightweight underwear – capilene or other synthetic.
- Soft shell pants – synthetic, full zip from top and bottom preferable.
- Hard shell pants. Waterproof / breathable, Gore-Tex or equivalent is best. Should zip from the top and bottom – this makes it easier to put on over boots without getting undressed should the weather change once you are underway for the day.
- Cotton pants or (loose jeans/khakis).
Upper Core Body T-Shirts
- For lower altitudes and on warm days a baggy cotton T-shirt or cotton shirt is a practical item. Highly recommended are synthetic T shirt styles that wick away
- moisture from the body. They are particular useful above 2500m when, even on warm days, you chill quickly when stopping for rests.
- Thermal Underwear:- Synthetic polypropylene long johns and long sleeved vests are essential for trips departing November through March. Highly recommended for other months. They also make ideal sleeping gear.
- Waterproof Jacket. Quality waterproof clothing is essential. A proofed nylon or Gore-Tex jacket with hood is required. Ensure that it is about mid-thigh length, with large pockets and has a full-length zipLight and expedition weight thermal tops.
- Fleece jacket or pullover.
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional).
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket.
- 2 women sports bras, Synthetic
- Swimsuit for women (optional)
Hands
- 1 pair liner gloves, thin wool or synthetic, useful alone on mild days or as a layer inside other gloves / mitts for additional warmth.
- 1 pair warm gloves (heavier fleece or wool).
- 1 pair shell gloves or mitts; Gore-Tex is preferred for keeping hands dry.
- Instant hand warmers are always nice in a pinch, but really shouldn’t be necessary on the trek. Bringing appropriate hand protection as recommended above, should be sufficient (optional).
Trip Departures
The price per person for the Small group Journey is fixed as stated below. There is also the option of private and tailor made journey best suited for you, your family and friends. The discount is subjected to increase with the number of people in your group. Bigger the group better the discount so group bookings are highly encouraged.
Trip FAQ
YES, all our trips are guaranteed to run. We never cancel the trip due to not having enough participants; we can arrange the trip for one person as well as a private trip at very minimum additional cost. Please inquire about this during the time of booking.
This is a difficult thing to measure. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.
Yes, there are a plenty of options and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trip. Please inbox us [email protected] for further information.
Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food. Please consult with your guide and he will update our office in Kathmandu and we can make the arrangements accordingly.
If you are in private or solo trip it would be possible as your itinerary is very flexible or if you were in group, then this option would be limited so please make sure you discuss with your group and guide and your guide will update us accordingly.
Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc.
For Lukla, Jomsom, Dunai, Jufal, Teiplajung flights you are given only 15kgs as weight limit, which is equal to 33 Pounds, this includes both your duffel bag and day pack. So please pack and prepare wisely. If you exceed your limit additional cost of USD 2 to USD 5 Per Kgs would be applicable in the airport and this amount should be paid at the airport in airlines counter itself.
The trip will be confirmed only when we receive the completed final booking form and 20% deposit payment. You can pay the rest of the balance when you arrive in Kathmandu by USD Cash, Credit cards (Master, Visa and American Express) any card payment requires 4% bank fee while doing the transaction, which is taken by bank itself.
There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes of the Everest , Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and Kanchenjunga region from which you can make international calls. All our guides carry local sim cards both Nepal Telecom and Ncell in order to update whereabouts and situation of our every client. You may pass the number of our guide to your family for the callback or you can make a call from the guide’s mobile and pay him directly for the international call too. Also we have kept a satellite phone which has poor connection for the network of phones. Our guide’s use it during the case of emergency and also clients can use them by paying its rental fee.
Yes, we do have PAC but it is not necessarily required for the trek, which is around 5,000 m level. If someone requires oxygen cylinder then it can be hired from the guesthouses as we use the guesthouse that has facilities of oxygen cylinder. If one needs PAC we will surely provide one if required and extra charge would be applicable for it. Please note: Using oxygen in the mountain can be very expensive so please make sure you are covered with good travel insurance policies so that you can claim your emergency medical expenses.
It totally depends on level of your sickness. Once you are sick in higher altitude you need to rest at lower altitude and it at least need 3 days to a week for the recovery. If you are in private or solo trip you can discuss and decide with guide depending on your health status. If you were in a group then this option would be limited so please make sure you discuss with guide and catch up the group later on.
Our guide will see the condition of sick label then immediately take decision whether wait for a while or return back to Kathmandu also advice us to send helicopter for the rescue.
Our Company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpa and porters. Please visit our company information page.
Our guides are 24 hours available for the services during the trek. They are trained to use first aid kit and have knowledge to use Oximeter in order to track your oxygen level just to make sure you are fit enough to continue your high altitude walk. Guides also carry local sim cards both Nepal Telecom and Ncell in order to update whereabouts and situation of our every client. During the time of emergency our guides are alert and keeps updated to head office in Kathmandu that is available 24 /7 to arranging from horse to mules or helicopters in the must needed cases especially when client is seriously sick in the mountain and needed to be hospitalized. Our guide also carry satellite phone for incase emmergency. Our guide’s use it during the case of emergency and also clients can use them by paying its rental fee.
Yes, they have all received a 45-day training from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center in Nepal. The guides have also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project).
One of the most unpredictable elements of the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu,Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri region is the weather. If you’re not properly prepared for the twists, turns and volatility of the conditions that can occur in this breathtaking region, you might find yourself in an uncomfortable and unpleasant situation. Here are some weather basics to help ensure that you come to the Himalayas as well equipped and prepared to face anything. Generally speaking, the nights are much cooler than the daytime hours in the Himalayan region. Many first-time trekkers are surprised to learn about the incredible range that may occur in a given day. During the day, the thermometer could reach temps as high as 25 degrees C (77 Degrees F), only to dip down as low as -20 degrees C (-4 Degrees F) in less than 24 hours. While there’s no way to know exactly what each day in the mountains will bring, the weather and temperature ranges tend to be somewhat predictable based on the month and season.
Spring – March / April / May / June
Spring happens to be one of the best times of the year to visit the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu,Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri region, although because of this, it can become somewhat crowded. One can meet many other Everest climbers during this season and base camp is full of tents. The beautiful clear blue sky can be seen and the many different species of flower are visible in the lower altitude. During springtime, the average temperature is 20 degrees C (68 Degrees F), with a maximum of 25 degrees C (77 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of -15 degrees C (5 Degrees F), in the morning and at night for areas above 4000 meters.
July / August Through Mid-September is Monsoon Season
This season is not really recommended to travel as it rains in the lower altitudes, below 3500 meters. In areas above 4000 meters, it rains sometimes and although it is also sometimes dry, very few people travel during this season. There are positive sides of trekking during the monsoon months as the excess rainfall can provide ample chance to see spectacular views of the waterfall and it’s also the best season to avoid the crowds. During springtime, the average temperature is 22 degrees C (71.6 Degrees F), with a maximum of 30 degrees C (86 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of -5 degrees C (23 Degrees F), in the morning and at night for areas above 4000 meters.
Autumn – End of September / October / November
Similar to springtime, autumn in the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu,Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri region is also a crowded season, but it’s one of the best times to trek. While it lacks the beauty of flowers, the clear blue sky can be seen, affording incredible views from just about every angle. The average temperature during the fall is 17 degrees C (62.6 Degrees F), with a maximum temp of 20 degrees C (68 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of -15 degrees C (5 Degrees F), in the morning and at night, for areas above 4000 meters’ altitude.
Winter- December/ January/ February
Winter start from mid-December till mid-February. People still like to trek in this month due to fewer crowds. View is still good but foggy so having extra days is highly recommended during this period. The average temperature during the winter is 10 degrees C (50 Degrees F), with a maximum temp of 17 degrees C (62.6 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of -20 degrees C (-4 Degrees F), in the morning and at night, for areas above 4000 meters’ altitude. The above temperature is based on outside of the guesthouse temperature. No need to worry about the cold temperature as we provide the sleeping bag plus the extra blanket to make sure our clients are warm enough during the time of need.
Our trekking season extends from mid- September to May. From early September the monsoonal rains decrease. By end of September through to December the weather is usually stable with mild to warm days, cold nights. February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December are the best time to do trek in Nepal. From July to mid-September is raining season in Nepal.
Cancellation notice is required, minimum of 20 days prior to trip departure. If the reason is valid the Trip shall then be termed as cancelled and the cancellation charge of 30% of the trip amount would be deducted from the advance paid.
If you do not cancel your trip prior to 20 days due to whatsoever reasons, you must be aware that the trip you’ve already bought is completely non-refundable as per our terms and conditions. If you cancel the trip and need to submit a claim to your insurance company, we can help with the supporting documentation such as a receipt of advance monies paid. If your trip is cut short due to weather/illness/personal reasons, there is no refund for accommodations unused.
The trip will be confirmed only when we receive the completed final booking form and 20% deposit payment. You can pay the rest of the balance when you arrive in Kathmandu by USD Cash, Credit cards (Master, Visa and American Express) any card payment requires 4% bank fee while doing the transaction, which is taken by bank itself.
Yes, you need to book your own International flights. We are a local agent and it would cost you significantly higher to book through us.
In case of emergency cancellation of flights due to bad weather condition at MOuntain or in Kathmandu we recommend our clients to wait for some time for the weather to clear out. In case the weather fails to clear out and the flights are not likely to take place then in such cases we recommend to go for a helicopter charter. This facility can be provided if our clients are agreeing to pay the extra charges applicable for the heli ride. The helicopter takes 4 to 6 passengers at a time and the cost can be shared amongst the passengers. The cost must be paid by the participant, which can later be submitted for reimbursement through travel insurance company. We can help you with the necessary documents for a claim.
Twin Otter and Dornier is the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla, Jomsom & Dolpo This service is fairly dependable. Sometimes, flights (to and from Lukla) may be cancelled due to mountain weather conditions or technical issues. In such case, Nepal Travels Expedition can help you to charter a helicopter to ensure you are on schedule for your trek or international flight. The helicopter can fly if the visibility is 1500m, while the twin otter and Dornier can fly if the visibility is 5000m, as per Nepal’s Civil Aviation rules. If weather is extreme and the visibility is lesser than 1,500m no helicopters are also operated for the flights. In such case we will reschedule your flight for next day we will give you alternative trek options.
Depending on the nature of the travel, the transportation to and from the destination varies from domestic flights to vehicule transportation to even horse rides on mules and yaks and porter. We provide you only those options, which enhance your local experience while allowing you to travel comfortably and efficiently. We use private tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and pickups. Depending on the group size we use cars, minibus, big bushes, vans or alternatively 4WD SUVs, more traveling along the narrow and bumpy roads of Nepal. All the vehicles are usually air-conditioned unless we are traveling in cooler areas. For domestic flights that need to used some remore destination from Kathmandu-Lukla, Kathmandu-pokhara-Jomsom, Kathmandu - Tumling tar, Kathmandu - Teiplajung, Kathmandu- Nepaljung-Jupal, Kathmandu- Nepaljung- Simikot, Kathmandu- Nepaljung-Surkhet etc we use Sita Air, Tara Air and Summit Air -popular domestic airlines.
It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 20 for a lunch and a dinner. USD 15 to USD 20 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, pay for the hot shower and a few drinks during the trekking. Please note, higher you go the things would be expensive especially at higher altitude; all the goods are supplied either by helicopter, horse, mules or porters therefore things are more expensive.
At the lower altitude in trekking route, the guesthouses provide the facilities of hot shower. And in rest of the places (at higher elevation), warm water in the bucket will be provided for shower. For all above showers, it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower. The higher you go the hot shower would be expensive.
Bottled water is easily available at the lodges and teahouses. You can buy bottled water at the cost of USD 2 at lower elevations to USD 4 to higher elevation per liter. More higher, it would be more expensive. If you are planning to drink normal water, purifying water with any sort of purification tablets or drop is a must. One can purchase purification tablets or iodine in Kathmandu.
No problem at all because mostly, the lodges in the Everest region serve the vegetarian meals. We always recommend our clients to eat vegetarian meals to avoid the food poisoning, eating heavy meals and non- vegetarian meals at the high altitude is not really safe for the stomach.
Most teahouses (lodges) in Trekking region trails cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal bhat (white rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization – eat every day. In many larger villages you may find some meat items on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks, and treats like chocolate and crisps.
Each day dinner and breakfast will be at a lodge you’ll stay at while for the lunch you would be stopping by on the way where you can order your meals as per your choice. Guide will help you to stop by at best possible places to eat.
Most of the tea houses do have western style flushing toilet however in higher elevation you could find the squat toilets made of either a ceramic basin on the ground or few planks precariously positioned over a hole in the ground which is always outside of the room.Where do we go to toilet along the trail?
Most of the tea houses do have western style flushing toilet however in higher elevation you could find the squat toilets made of either a ceramic basin on the ground or few planks precariously positioned over a hole in the ground which is always outside of the room.
We use standard rooms at three star hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast included. Along the trekking routes, teahouses/lodges generally provide basic clean facilities with a mattress and a quilt or blanket. We can also offer you Ace the Himalaya sleeping bags if needed (to be returned after the trip) but it is a good idea to always have your own sleeping equipment. The lodges in trekking routes usually provide single and double rooms, or occasionally a dormitory. At times when possible, dining will be around a bonfire. In teahouses, food will be prepared in the kitchen, which you should not enter without permission.
Please bring a copy of your travel insurance, a copy of your passport and 3 photos (passport size) with you for your trip to Nepal. You would need photos for permits.
YES, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100.
Yes, our airport representative will be there to greet you at the airport. S/he will be displaying an Nepal Travel Expedition signboard outside the airport terminal. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in our tourist vehicle
Tamang hetitage Trek is suitable for average people who are moderately fit. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming and hiking are recommended before you embark on this journey. While on the trek, it is common to experience some discomfort before being fully acclimatized. Two rules you need to remember to prevent and beat altitude mountain sickness (AMS) are: drink lots of water (at least 3 liters a day) and walk slowly.