Itinerary Description
When the name “Everest” comes up, the mind is filled with the thoughts of a majestic mountain structure which has been the challenge to the mankind over the centuries. None dared to challenge its might until the last century when the human foot fell on the top of its peak. From then on the peak has drawn number of expeditions to its height. The experience and expertise gained by the humans over the decade have been instrumental in scaling the Everest summit. Touted as one of the most difficult peaks, even the ascend to its base camp is quite the challenge.
The footfall to the Everest base camp has increased over the recent years. The EBC trek attracts the people from world over. The EBC trek packages have been designed as per the requirements of the mountaineers from world over. Nestled in the Khumbu region of Nepal, the Mt EBC trek is one of the three most popular treks in the entire region. It is a difficult trek to climb where ascends to the camp passes through complex terrain. There are two base camps to Mt Everest- The South Base camp in Nepal at an altitude of 5364m & North Base camp in China at height of 5150m. The footfall is prominent on the Nepal side due to the ease of the resources and friendly policy of the government.
Expedition Information
• Maximum Altitude: 5545m (18192 ft)
• Trek Duration: 14 days
• Trail Type: One-way; the trek begins and ends at Kathmandu
• Base Camp: Everest Base Camp
• Transport Service (Kathmandu-Lukla): Bus, Shared Cab, Private Cab
• Nearest Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
• Nearest Railway Station: Kathmandu
Best Time: The best time to scale the summit is during the month of March to October. At this time of the year the summit provides the best conditions suitable to scale the summit.
The summit presents a demanding difficulty due to the tough landscape that one has to counter on the move. The air thinning will also pose a major challenge. Thus it is necessary to acclimatize properly to with stand the unpredictable conditions.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu:
Day 2 Kathmandu to Phakding via Lukla:
Day 3 Phakding to Namche Bazar:
Day 4 Namche to Tengboche:
Day 5 Tengboche to Dengboche:
Day 6 Acclimatization exercise:
Day 7 Dingboche to Thukla:
Day 8 Thukla to Labouche:
Day 9 Labouche to Everest base camp:
Day 10 Gorakshep to Pheriche via Kala Patthar:
Day 11 Pheriche to Namche Bazar:
Day 12 Namche Bazar to Phakding:
Day 13 Phakding to Kathmandu:
Day 14 Reserve day:
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu:
You will be travelling to Kathmandu, capital city of Nepal. Here all your formalities in relation to expedition ahead will be done. Also you will be required to change your currency to Nepal rupee.
Day 2
Day 2 Kathmandu to Phakding via Lukla:
This is the combined journey of flight and foot from Kathmandu to Lukla and from there to Phakding by doing trekking. At Lukla, we are supposed to present first of our two permits before proceeding ahead.
Day 3
Day 3 Phakding to Namche Bazar:
The route to Namche Bazar from Phakding is composed of path with lots of ascends and descends. The route will take you to Namche Bazar which is the administrative point of Khumbu region. We will stop at Namche Bazar for our overnight stay.
Day 4
Day 4 Namche to Tengboche:
From Namche you will proceed to Tengboche which is a small village. This will require trekking along the way laden with stones. The route is composed of several high and low points which will be the test of the strength.
Day 5
Day 5 Tengboche to Dengboche:
The route from Tengboche to Dingboche passes through Pangboche, a small village where you will take the tea or lunch break. For the entire route you will be doing the trekking which will help in getting adapted to the environment.
Day 6
Day 6 Acclimatization exercise:
The stay at Dingboche will help you in greater degree of acclimatization with the environment. It is important to develop adaptability as with the rising altitude you will be encountering more difficult situations.
Day 7
Day 7 Dingboche to Thukla:
A trek of 5 km which passes through a flat trail. However since there are no facilities available on route, it is important to carry the enough supplies.
Day 8
Day 8 Thukla to Labouche:
This route is composed of the steep climb which will be a good exercise for you. After that it is a flat trail for you to your next destination
Day 9
Day 9 Labouche to Everest base camp:
There will be fair amount of trekking to be done along the route from Labouche to Everest Base Camp through Gorakshep. You need to do some amount of trekking to climb up to the base camp.
Day 10
Day 10 Gorakshep to Pheriche via Kala Patthar:
This stretches from gorakshep to Kala patthar iis a difficult trail to pass through. It will also provide the spectacular view of Mt. Everest. From here on we will proceed to Pheriche through 1300m descent.
Day 11
Day 11 Pheriche to Namche Bazar:
The descent to Namche Bazar from Pheriche iis a moderate one which gives beautiful view of the mountains and valley.
Day 12
Day 12 Namche Bazar to Phakding:
This will be the last leg of the entire expedition which will take you back to Phakding via Lukla. The journey will take the same route as was the earlier one.
Day 13
Day 13 Phakding to Kathmandu:
The expedition ends with the spirit of triumph and feeling of having achieved an experience of lifetime. You got to Kathmandu for your departure from the expedition.
Day 14
Day 14 Reserve day:
To accommodate any changes in schedule.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ●Airport pick up and drop for international terminal.
- ●Domestic airport transfers.
- ●Accommodation in Kathmandu (2 nights)
- ●Accommodation during the trekking period (12 nights).
- ●Domestic return flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu).
- ●All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
- ●Experienced and Certified guide
- ●Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
- ●Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- ●Medical kit (carried by your trek leader).
- ●All government and local taxes.
- ●Trek completion certificate by Nepal Govt.
- ●Please Note: For single trekker we provide porter cum guide.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- ●Travel expenses to reach and return from Kathmandu.
- ●Food and drinking water throughout the trip.
- ●Soft-drinks / Beverages / Alcohols / Snacks / Chocolates Etc
- ●Additional accommodation and food expenses if trek gets delayed due to weather, flight cancellation, health or any other reason
- ●Gaiters, microspikes and sleeping bags (wherever necessary) are not included and thus have to rented from Kathmandu by you.
- ●Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
- ●Health Insurance, Personal Insurance and other travel insurance.
- ●Expenses for evacuation and rescue operations due to natural calamity, mishaps, injury or any health problem.
- ●Nepalese visa fee.
- ●Tips for guide(s), porter(s).
Are you eligible for this adventure?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to a height of 4,130M and is rated a moderate level trek for its long trekking distances. For its elevation and distances, it is recommended for trekkers with some prior experience in the high-altitudes.
Grade
Difficult
Max Altitude
5545 mts
Distance
120 km
WIMRS Level Required
Terrain
Prerequisite Skills
Fitness Benchmark
WIMRS Level Required
WIMRS 5
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a level 4 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.
This makes it mandatory for you to have high-altitude experience of preferably multiple treks marked at level 3 on the WIMRS. The altitude, the terrain, and the nature of the climb demand a certain level of endurance and a need for you to be aware of how your body reacts to the various features of the high-altitude environment.
If you do not know what level of WIMRS trek would suit you best, worry not! Fill out this Form:
We will send you a progression chart to help you comfortably get out of your comfort zone in order to level up and ultimately reach your highest potential in the big, bad world of outdoor adventure.
Packing List
This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Bikat Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.
🟩 Trekking Gear
- Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
- . Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
- Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
- U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1*
- Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each*
🟩 Footwear
- Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle with water resistant trekking shoes Qty -1
- Pair of light weight Crocks/Sandals Qty -1
🟩 Clothing
- Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty – 2*
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
- Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
- Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
- Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
- Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
- Rain wear (Poncho/ Jacket & Pants) . Qty-1
- Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
- Woolen cap. Qty-1
- Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1
🟩 Toiletries
- Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
- Sun screen lotion small pack. Qty -1 (Minimum SPF 30)
- Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1
🟩 Miscellaneous
- Camera (Optional)
- Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
- Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)
Here are a couple of tutorials on What & How to pack your rucksack for your upcoming trek from our experts:
Note-
- *For long trek please carry one spare sunglass
- *In winter trek please try to carry one hot water bottle
- * For long and winter trek to carry warm pent one pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Wanderin Man?
(SET- Safety, Expertise & Trust )
Safety
- ●Small Group Size in the ratio of 6:1 (participant to leader)
- ●No compromise on safety and sustainability promise
- ●Experienced and Certified Mountaineering Professional Leaders
- ●Region Mapped with Emergency Evacuation Plan
- ●Certified Standard Equipment by UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation certification) & other Similar Bodies
- ●Minimized Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure are applied for every Trek and tour
- ●Certified First Aid Support and Doctors* with constant availability of Safety Equipments like Medical Kit, Rescue Kit
- ●Constant communication is aided with the help of Communication Devices
- ●Certified and registered Transporter for transportation purpose
Expertise
- ●Founders of the company have extensive experience of 15 years having organized 8k+ peak expeditions.
- ●Under the umbrella of Wanderin’ Man Adventures 15+ adventure activities Programs have been organized
- ●Founders have mountaineering certifications from the esteemed mountaineering institutes of India.
- ●Team is composed of experienced mountaineers and trek leaders with thorough understanding of norms and procedures.
Trust
- ●Trust has been the hallmark of our company since its inception be it any program on the list.
- ●Special emphasis is laid on the use of standard procedures and equipments as per the mountaineering norms
- ●95% of our clients have availed our service on repeat basis.
- ●Our business has expanded primarily based on the “word of mouth” from our existing clients to new ones
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Cancellation Policy
Cash Refund (All events including Friendship Peak Expedition except other Mountaineering Expeditions) - Cash refunds are only available for bookings made without any discounts, such as promotional codes or dynamic discounts. Additionally, cash refunds are not available for shifted batch bookings or if the booking status is "Booked". The amount of the refund will be determined based on the following guidelines:
Cancellations made up to 45 days before the departure date
Cancellations made up to 31 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 30 and 21 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 20 and 11 days before the departure date
Cancellations made less than 11 days before the departure date are not eligible for a cash refund.
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