Salleri to Everest Base Camp Trek - 17 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Namaste and welcome to Nepal. Our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu - Phaplu – Ringmo and trek to Takshindo (3071m /10072 ft.) 8 hours’ drive and 30-min walk
We drive from Kathmandu to Ringmo via Phaplu and commence a short hike to Takshindo. The drive to Ringmo is quite beautiful, and you can get fleeting glimpses of the countryside life of Nepal. Leaving behind the bustling city, the drive goes through gorgeous rural settings, winding along hills and farms.  Phaplu is a small town with an airstrip that is surrounded by verdant green hills. Upon arriving at Ringmo, you will follow a gentle trekking track that leads towards Takshindo, all the while enjoying the mountainous landscapes. Along the way, you can see many Sherpa and Rai people going about their day working in the mountain farms. You can also see the old Cheese Factory at Takshindo. Since the people relay on their domesticated mountain goats and yaks, the cheese factory manufactures dairy and cheese made from the mountain livestock. It is healthy and quite delicious as well! Overnight stay at the guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 03: Trek from Takshindo to Khari khola (2194m/7196ft), 7 hours
In the morning, we will visit the local lively area of Takshindo and also pay a visit to the Takshindo Monastery. Then, we will begin our trek descending alongside the Dudh Koshi River from where the trail then ascends through several Sherpa villages, terraced fields and forests to Khari Khola. The natural setting of the Himalayan terrain, accompanied by the gushing river, presents quite a relaxing trek. The journey is also a great way to learn about the Sherpa Buddhism culture that is so prevalent in the mountains. The Lamas of the Takshindo Monastery teach young monks and Buddhist disciples about the culture.  The intricately decorated murals of the monastery and the camphor-lit atmosphere are quite exotic and you can also offer your prayers for a safe and successful journey. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 04: Trek from Khari Khola to Puiyan (2890m/9479ft) 6hrs
We start the day with a climb towards Puiyan from Khari Khola. Trekking through small Sherpa villages and a forest inhabited by monkeys, we will pass through a narrow canyon before arriving at Puiyan. The giant hills that surround the trekking trail are cultivated to terrace farms that are brim with vegetation and agriculture. Small stone houses with colorful plastic or tin roofs line the villages and are often complimented with the traditional Buddhist prayer flags hung against bamboo poles.  The giant mountain peaks tower over the villages like colossal serrations and are quite haunting to look at. While trekking, you can also see the Sherpa women working on the farms in their traditional Sherpa attires. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 05: Trek from Puiyan to Phakding (2652m/8699ft), 6hrs
Continuing the climb from Puiyan, we will make our way to a ridge at 2800 meters, before a gradual ascent to the final ridge from where we descend to Surke, following the trail towards Phakding. The trekking trail is considerably flatter and meanders along the contours of the valley through thick scented mossy forests. You will trek on the trail cut deep into the steep rocky side of the valley where you can come across mule caravans making their way alongside you. At the end, the trekking trail joins back onto the Dudh Koshi River Valley and you can see amazing views of the ebbing river below as you stand high above on the steep side of the impenetrable valley. Overnight at guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 06: Trek from phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11,283ft), 5-6hrs
With the Dudh Koshi keeping you company, you will make your way to Namche Bazar today. The rocky terrain of the region gives a peculiar feel which is unlike any other. As you cross the many suspension bridges, which are the lifeline of this area, you will also walk past many shrines of the Buddhist faith adorned with colorful prayer flags. A gradual uphill trek takes you to Namche Bazaar, a hub for all the tourists that are trekking in and around this region which exhibits a superb example of the Himalayan hospitality. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 07: Acclimatization day at Namche
Acclimatization is key for any high altitude trek, and you will do so by trekking around Namche and exploring the surrounding areas. You will be witness to the glory of the giant mountains such as Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6608m), Nuptse (7861m), Lhotse (8516m), and so on. You also have the option of visiting the Sherpa Museum which showcases the culture and the way of living of the legendary Sherpas. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 08: Trek from Namche to Tyangboche(3,867m/12684ft), 4-5hrs
After a fairly easy walk till the village of Phunke Tenga, you will then begin to ascend to reach Tengboche, which has blissfully nestled in its vicinity the Tyangboche Monastery. The oldest and the most sacred in this region, Tyangboche Monastery sits picturesquely in the forefront of the gorgeous Ama Dablam (6856m). If you are lucky, you might be able to observe a religious ceremony being performed in the monastery. The monastery has beautiful walls with beautiful paintings and has small Chorten inside the premises. Overnight in Tyangboche.
Day 09: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295 ft), 5-6hrs
Today you will descend on the first part of the trek as you cross dense forests of conifers and rhododendrons with splendid views of the Everest (8848m) and Ama Dablam (6856m). As you move further, you will cross the Imja River and reach Pangboche, which also has a monastery and some extraordinary views of the mountains. Through the rocky terrain, you will see multiple fields of different crops as you make a gradual ascend to reach Dingboche. Overnight in Dingboche. 
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Today is the second acclimatization day of this trek, and you will spend the day hiking around Dingboche. The ridge from behind Dingboche offers majestic views of Cho Oyu (8188m), Makalu (8485m), Lhotse (8414m), Taboche (6501m), Cholatse (6440m), and also the beautiful Imja River flowing serenely through the Imja Valley.  This hike will not only excite your visual senses, it will also give you a reality check on just how beautiful nature is. Overnight in Dingboche.
Day 11: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,928m/16164 ft), 5-6hrs
Initially, you will be walking on a wide path which later becomes narrow and rocky. You will enjoy the scenes of the Himalayas on all your sides as you pass through rather historic places; this area also has the campsite of the first successful Everest summit by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. You will walk on the steep paths leading to the moraine of Khumbu Glacier and pass through the ridge which has many shrines with colorful prayer flags in the memory of the trekkers who lost their lives during various expeditions. You will notice the peaks of Pumori (7161m), Nuptse (7861m), and snow-covered mountains getting nearer as you reach Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche.
Day 12: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,160m/16,929ft) & hike to Everest Base Camp (5,320m/17,450ft) 6-7hrs
The trek to Gorakshep and then forward to Everest Base Camp is challenging as you will mostly be walking on glaciers and on rough terrains. The rocky terrains often make you struggle to find a balance and thus require slow walking. When you reach Everest Base Camp, you will see many colorful tents set up by the expedition teams against the icy rocky terrain covered in snow. With views of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Pumori (7161m), Khumbutse (6749m), and Nuptse (7861m) above and the glacier below, you can get this overwhelming sensation of being a miniscule yet lucky organism. You later hike down to Gorakshep for the overnight stay. 
Day 13: Early hike to Kala Pathar (5550m/18,204ft) & Trek back to Pheriche 6-7hrs
Early in the morning before the sun is out, you will make your way to Kala Patthar. You do so because Kala Patthar gives the best view of the mighty Everest (8848m) and the surrounding mountains as the sun gradually rises and the light changes beautifully almost making the mountain feel like they are coming to life. This fills you up with a sense of awe and a sweeping run of emotions. This is also a great opportunity for photo enthusiasts to take lovely photos of the mountains: Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), and many other peaks of the Mahalangur Himalayan Range. After this, you return to Gorakshep and head toward Pheriche. Overnight in Pheriche.
Day 14: Trek from Pheriche to Namche (3440m/11283ft), 7hrs
Today’s trail descends to Debouche, rises through rhododendron forest to Tengboche. A long descent leads back to Phunki Thenga before the climb to Sanasa (where the trail forked to Gokyo). The walk along the broader trail to Namche Bazaar is easy, where you will be staying tonight.
Day 15: Trek from Namche to Lukla (2800m/9184ft), 7hrs
This is going to be yet another happy day in your trek. After your breakfast, you set out for Lukla, from where you had started walking some two weeks back. Since you are completing this trek, you will be having great joy. But then this is also the day you will be leaving all the natural beauty back. But memory matters. We are sure that memories associated with this adventure are going to make you happy throughout your life. We will celebrate your victory back at Lukla
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
You will fly back to Kathmandu mostly in the morning. You will be dropped at your hotel. And, we will take you for a farewell dinner in a restaurant that serves continental cuisine in Thamel.
Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu
This day marks the end of your Himalayan adventure. Our representative will drop you at the airport. Have a safe journey back home, and we hope to see you again.

Cost Includes:

• All airport transfers 
• Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 2 nights with breakfast 
• Kathmandu to Salleri by private jeep
• Flight Lukla–Kathmandu
• Airport tax 
• All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park permit and TIMS)
• An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
• Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) followed by a cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek  
• Iodine/Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water 
• All mountain accommodation (4 nights private room with independent bathroom/hot showers and remaining Soft, comfortable, twin sharing private room with shared toilet)
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes 
• Trekking equipment such as down-filled sleeping bag and duffel bag
• Souvenir: Everest Base Camp Route map and Amazing Nepal T-Shirt
• Farewell dinner

Cost not Includes:

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for farewell dinner
• Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies)s 
• Additional Hot Drinks 
• Bottled drinks 
• Boiled/mineral water 
• Electronic device re-charge
• Hot shower 
• Wi-Fi 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance and evacuation insurance (strongly recommended)
• Tipping to driver and trekking crew

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Accommodations and Meals:

You will be provided a room in a tourist standard hotel, while you are in Kathmandu. During your trekking, you will be provided room in teahouses. Please be informed that you will be sharing the room at teahouses. Please also note that the Everest region is located at far from the maddening crowd, therefore, teahouses may not be as much sophisticated as one finds them in town.

We will provide only breakfast while you are in Kathmandu and three-course meals while you are on trek. This means you will be taking breakfast and dinner at teahouse you stay and lunch in the mid of your trekking. Since the Everest region is geographically a remote place, you will be provided only selected but hygienic and organic local foods such as Nepali dal bhat, Tibetan soup, and bread, porridge etc.

Briefing of the Tour:

You will be briefed about the trek, you will be given information file, and importantly introduced with your guide.

Trekking Crews:

We will provide government registered, well-trained English Speaking guide, who holds enough knowledge about responsible tourism and eco-friendly tourism

We will also provide an assistant guide who is ready to help you with every situation.

We will provide a porter is provided to every two of you, and he will be carrying not more than 25kg.

We get our crews’ life get insured.

Certificate:

After the trek is over, you will be provided with ANTE adventure certificate.

Size of Group:

Trekking Group Size of our group can range from two people to ten people. In case you want to travel alone, do not hesitate to write to us. We will plan accordingly. In case, you more than ten people, please do let us know so that we can develop and improvise plans and itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Trekking to the Everest Region is as much difficult as it is technical. We give special priority to its technical sides as well. For this, we have designed an itinerary to allow you to get acclimatize naturally. We know the particular location you need to stay for rest, and the particular distance you need to walk slowly and so on. In case you get high altitude sickness, we have crews who know how to deal with it effectively and smartly.

How to respond to Altitude Sickness?

• Please do carry first aid box
• Please consult your physician
• Please keep on informing our crews if you feel uneasy
• Please do walk in the group so that you can help each other

Travel Insurance:

We would like to recommend you to get your trekking insured. Since you are trekking in probably one of the wildest and challenging routes, you need to be cautious of anything inevitable. You may need helicopter evacuation and get your trip canceled. You may get injured and get your baggage theft and so on.

Permits and fees:

The government local body charges some small amount of fee for every you make to the World Heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing. The price we charge includes all the fees.

Flight Delay in Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu

Twin Otter and Dornier is the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. This service is fairly dependable. Sometimes, flights (to and from Lukla) may be canceled due to mountain weather conditions or technical problems. In such case, Amazing Nepal will charter a helicopter to ensure you are on schedule for your international flight. The helicopter can fly if the visibility is 1500m, while the twin otter can fly if the visibility is 5000m, as per Nepal’s Civil Aviation rules.

The cost of the helicopter is payable directly to our Kathmandu office in the event that this service is utilized. US cash, traveler’s cheques, or credit cards (Visa Cards, Master Cards only) are accepted. You will be given a receipt upon payment so that you may claim the amount from your travel insurance. The minimum cost will be US$500 and a maximum US$3500 depending on the number of group members.

It is recommended that you should arrive in Kathmandu a day earlier before you start your trek. When you arrive a day earlier, you will have time to rest as well as time to buy trekking equipment. Similarly, it is best to have some extra days after you have finished your trek because your flight to Kathmandu/Lukla might be canceled due to bad weather. So all together it is recommended to have a few extra days beside the trip schedule so that you don’t miss your International Flight.

If you want to book a trekking package with Amazing Nepal Trek and Expedition and still wondering about the essential equipment for your trekking journey, here we are more than happy to offer our checklist for your references. Please make necessary amendments to our checklist as per your need and convenience. For some case, if you couldn’t get any of these listed equipment/gears in your hometown or you’re in a rush before you fly to Kathmandu, don’t worry! The listed necessary items mentioned below can be easily purchased here.
Except for your daypack, all luggage will be carried by porters. A porter is available for two people who will carry maximum up to 25 kg. So, you have to be careful while packing your bag or luggage.
 
Moreover, there is an allowance of 15kg per person on domestic flights. Additional personal items are not needed for the trekking portion of the trip which can be kept in the hotel’s storage room without extra cost.

Below is the checklist of equipment that is required for the trek:
 
HEAD

• Buff headwear /neckwear
• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses
• Head Torch

UPPER BODY

• Cotton T-shirts or Thermals
• Fleece jacket
• Waterproof/windproof jacket
• Down-filled jacket  (Your own Down Jacket is strongly recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary down jacket which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)

LOWER BODY

• Lightweight cotton pants (long)
• Waterproof Pants
• Thermal underwear

FEET

• Thin inner socks
• Thick and warm wool hiking socks
• Comfortable Hiking boots
• Sneakers /slippers

HANDS

• Gore-tex gloves

ACCESSORIES

• Sleeping bag rated to - 20°C (Your own sleeping bag strongly is recommended, but Amazing Nepal Trek also supply complimentary sleeping bags which is needed to be returned after the completion of the trek)
• Trekking bags/duffel bag (Amazing Nepal Trek will supply complimentary water and windproof duffel/kit bag, but one extra big duffel bag/suitcase is necessary for items that are left at the hotel in Kathmandu)
• Large plastic bags (For keeping items dry inside trek bag)
• Trekking poles (Optional, Recommended)
• Water bottle or camel bag
• Toiletries
• Towel
• Sewing Kit
• Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm
• The first-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
• Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
• Wet wipes 
• Reading or writing material