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TREKKING

Everest Base Camp.

Experience the heart of the Himalayas
up close.
The trek to Everest Base Camp is the most famous multi-day adventure hike in
the world for a reason. Taking you into the heart of the Himalayas, the route
winds its way up to 5,643m above sea level, offering you unparalleled views of
the world’s highest mountain. Along the way, you’ll be immersed in Sherpa
culture, soaking up the sounds and sights of the Khumbu region, and creating
memories that will last a lifetime

For expedition dates, price and all latest information

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Overview
COUNTRY DURATION GRADE
NEPAL 16 DAYS GRADE C

MAX WALKING BEST

ALTITUDE PER DAY SEASON
5555 M APPROX SPRING /
18225 FT 5 - 6 HOURS AUTUMN

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Everest Base Camp Trek

It’s easy to understand why trekking to Everest Base Camp is a bucket list item for many.
One of the most adventurous, tough, but rewarding hikes in the world, this trail offers
phenomenal mountain views, and incredible insights into the lives of Sherpas and others in
Khumbu Region. And who better to show you all this than Sherpas themselves?

Elite Exped is an entirely Nepalese-run, with our record-breaking directors Nimsdai, Mingma
David Sherpa, and Mingma Tenzi priding themselves on their ability to bridge the gap
between western and Himalayan climbing cultures, offering the best of both worlds. Our
leader's mountaineering record is unparalleled. In 2021, they were famously part of the first
team ever to summit K2 in winter, and in 2019 Nimsdai shattered the speed record for
climbing all 14 of the world’s 8,000ers as part of his Project Possible push while Mingma
David became the youngest person to climb them. Their safety record is also second to
none, and the handpicked guiding team they have assembled to lead Elite Exped’s trips and
treks are all trained in the latest high-altitude rescue and recovery techniques.

Because we’re used to operating at above 8,000m, nothing on an Elite Exped trip is left to
chance - and that includes our treks. We oversee every aspect of every expedition, keeping
as much in-house as possible, so we’re never left reliant on others.

We know this region intimately, and speak the language ourselves. Our local knowledge
further bolsters our ability to operate safely, but it also allows us to offer you insights that
other operations can’t. Elite Exped’s Everest Base Camp Trek follows an expedition plan that
our leaders have set out, and we know these mountains like the back of our hands - our
guides have trodden this path countless times.

After exploring the shrines, temples, bazaars and restaurants of Kathmandu, we take a flight
to Lukla, a gateway to Everest. Then, we walk up to the Dudh Kosi Valley, surrounded by the
magnificent peaks of Kusum Kanguru and Thamserku. We make the steep ascent to Namche
Bazaar, capital of the Khumbu Sherpas, where we spend a day acclimatizing and sightseeing.

From there, we follow the trails to Tengboche, located high on a ridge, which provides one
of the most spectacular 360-degree mountain panoramas anywhere on the planet. You can
see Everest, the Lhotse-Nuptse Wall, Ama Dablam and Kantega. We pass through Buddhist
monasteries and past ancient shrines, with the massive bulk of Mount Everest itself looming

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ever closer. From Kala Patthar at 5,643m, you’ll get an incredible vista of the world’s most
famous mountain, before we head to base camp.

Our return journey takes us through Dingboche, Phortse and Khumjing, before we part ways
in Kathmandu, 16 days and whole lifetime’s worth of experiences later.

Itinerary
This tried and tested itinerary is informed by decades of mountaineering experience. As
with all adventurous activities of this type however, circumstances may arise where Elite
Exped is forced to make alterations, possibly at short notice. While making every effort to
adhere to this published schedule, we kindly ask for your patience if the weather, or other
naturally occurring circumstances, intervene.

DAY 01 DAY 09
ARRIVAL IN TRIBHUVAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TREK FROM DINGBOUCHE TO LABOUCHE VIA THUKLA
KATHMANDU AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL MEMORIAL PASS

DAY 02 DAY 10
PREPARATION DAY IN KATHMANDU, GEAR CHECK AND TRIP EARLY MORNING TREK FROM LABOUCHE TO GORAKSHEP TO
BRIEFING EVEREST BASECAMP; OVERSTAY NIGHT IN GORAKSHEP

DAY 03 DAY 11
FLY TO LUKLA AND TREK TO PHAKDING EARLY MORNING HIKE TO KALAPATHAR AND TREK TO
PHERICHE
DAY 04
TREK FROM PHAKDING TO NAMCHE DAY 12
TREK FROM PHERICHE TO NAMCHE
DAY 05
ACCLIMATIZE DAY IN NAMCHE; HIKE TO EVEREST VIEW HOTEL DAY 13
AND VISIT SAGARMATHA NATIONAL PARK MUSEUM TREK FROM NAMCHE TO LUKLA

DAY 06 DAY 14
TREK FROM NAMCHE TO DEBUCHE VIA TENGBOUCHE FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU AND FREE DAY
MONASTERY
DAY 15
DAY 07 LEISURE DAY IN KATHMANDU/KATHMANDU VALLEY
TREK FROM DEBUCHE TO DINGBOUCHE SIGHTSEEING

DAY 08 DAY 16
ACCLIMATIZE DAY IN DINGBOUCHE; HIKE TO NAGARJUN HILL FINAL DEPARTURE

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What’s included
At Elite Exped, we extensively vet our hotel, travel and accommodation partners, and
operate using the very best mountaineering equipment available, to ensure the highest
standards of safety possible. The following is included in your booking.

INCLUDED
Porter: Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek
Arrival and Departure transfers
Staff Salary and allowance
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu: 4 nights
hotel in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis- Comprehensive Medical kit
Twin Bedroom
NOT INCLUDED
Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in
Kathmandu with the Office’s Staffs International airfare to/from Kathmandu

Permit: All necessary paper works: Sagarmatha Nepal entry Visa fee
National Park permits, TIMS permit &
conservation entry fee Extra night in Kathmandu: Extra nights’
accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early
Insurance: Insurance for all involved Nepalese arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking
staffs during (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary

Trekking Map: Everest Region Trekking map Personal Expenses (e.g., laundry, telephone,
beverages, etc.)
Member transportation: Air Transportation:
(Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla & Tips and gratuities
returning Lukla - Kathmandu, with Guide as per
itinerary. Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all Insurance: Travel and High-Altitude Insurance /
equipment Transportation for all. Accident / Medical/ emergency evacuation

Member Luggage: Up to 15 Kg per member for Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, Laundry,
personal baggage during the trek carrying by any Alcoholic beverages, Personal equipment and
porters shopping

Lodging & Food: Food 3 meals a day (BDL; Note: At times Climbers have been delayed in Lukla
including tea and coffee) along with accessible awaiting return to KTM. During these times when
accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek Airplane cannot fly, Helicopter flight can be
arranged (subject to their availability). The cost is
Drinking:2 liters of boiled water to carry on approximately $400 paid by the trekker
thermos per day per member
Any other item not listed in “Price Includes” section
Guide: Local government licensed Guide (English
speaking) during the trek and sight-seeing in
Kathmandu valley

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Requirements
Trekking at high altitude requires hard physical If there are shortfalls within abilities and
effort - you will need exceptional cardio-vascular experience, we can collectively discuss the
fitness and to be thoroughly prepared. When you opportunities and/or provide a training support
sign up, we’ll ask you to share key performance plan, including recommending preliminary climbs in
data and look closely at your past experience. the years and months leading up to this expedition,
We’ll then work with you to develop an to ensure that you achieve your objective.
appropriate training program, which will
guarantee you the best chance of success.

Equipment
The adventurous activities undertaken by Elite Exped will require the purchase of specialist
equipment Please see below the full kit list for this expedition:

CHECKLIST

 HIKING SHOES FOR THE TREK TO BASE CAMP WITH  INSULATED DOWN JACKET WITH HOOD: (FILL POWER
ANKLE PROTECTION 800) OR EQUIVALENT TO RAB’S ELECTRON JACKET

 BOOTIES: OPTIONAL, DOWN IS BEST.  SKINTIGHT PANTS: LADIES CAN WEAR THIS DURING
THE TREK
 BRIDGEDALE SUMMIT SOCKS OR EQUIVALENT: 6
PAIRS  WARM HAT: SYNTHETIC OR WOOL HAT (SKI HAT)

 BRIDGEDALE LINER SOCKS OR EQUIVALENT: 3 PAIRS  SUNHAT: TO SHADE YOUR FACE/NECK FROM THE
SUN ON A HOT DAY
 2 MERINO BASE LAYERS: TOP AND BOTTOM
 BUFF: TO PROTECT YOUR NECK/FACE FROM THE SUN
 1 MID-LAYER TOP: BREATHABLE
 GLACIER GLASSES: FULL PROTECTION WITH SIDE
 UNDERWEAR COVERS OR WRAP AROUND

 LIGHTWEIGHT NYLON PANTS: 1 PAIR  LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC LINER GLOVES: FOR

WEARING ON A HOT DAY; 2 PAIRS
 SOFT SHELL JACKET WITH HOODY: TO BE WORN
OVER OTHER LAYERS  SOFTSHELL GLOVES: TO WEAR FOR MODERATE
COLD/WIND
 SOFT SHELL GUIDE PANTS: VERY BREATHABLE AND
WATER REPELLENT  SHELL GLOVE WITH INSULATED LINER: TO WEAR FOR
SEVERE COLD / STRONG WIND
 HARD SHELL JACKET WITH HOOD: A WATERPROOF
AND BREATHABLE SHELL JACKET  TREKKING BACKPACK: TO CARRY ON THE TREK TO
BASE CAMP. SIMPLE AND LIGHT.
 HARD SHELL PANTS: WATERPROOF AND BREATHABLE
SHELL PANTS; BIG ENOUGH TO WEAR OVER YOUR  SLEEPING BAG: RATED TO AT LEAST -20°C. GOOSE
GUIDE TROUSERS DOWN OR SYNTHETIC

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 COMPRESSION STUFF SACKS: 3 LARGE ONES; FOR  SNACK FOOD: PLEASE BRING A FEW DAYS OF YOUR
CAMERA: BRING EXTRA BATTERIES AND MEMORY FAVOURITE CLIMBING SNACK FOOD SUCH AS BARS,
CARDS GELS, NUTS, BEEF JERKY, ETC. A VARIETY OF SALTY
AND SWEET IS GOOD
 PERSONAL SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM (OPTIONAL
BUT RECOMMENDED)  SMALL PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT: INCLUDE ATHLETIC
TAPE, BAND-AID’S, IBUPROFEN, BLISTER CARE***,
 TRAVEL CLOTHES: FOR DAYS IN THE COUNTRY PERSONAL MEDICATIONS, ETC

 DUFFEL BAGS (2) WITH LOCKS: TO TRANSPORT  MEDICATIONS AND PRESCRIPTIONS: BRING
EQUIPMENT ANTIBIOTICS (AZITHROMYCIN, ETC.), AND ALTITUDE
MEDICINE SUCH AS DIAMOX AND DEXAMETHASONE
 LUXURY GADGETS: KINDLE, I PAD, SMARTPHONE, ETC

 REDUCING THE VOLUME OF THE SLEEPING BAG,

DOWN PARKA, ETC., IN YOUR PACK.

 TREKKING POLES WITH SNOW BASKETS: ADJUSTABLE

POLES

 HEAD TORCH

 SUNSCREEN: SPF 50 OR ABOVE

 LIP BALM WITH SUNBLOCK

 WATER BOTTLES: 1 WIDE MOUTH BOTTLES WITH 1

LITRE CAPACITY

 THERMOS: 1 LITRE (BUY A GOOD ONE TO KEEP YOUR

WATER WARM FOR LONGER HOURS)

 TOILETRY BAG: INCLUDE TOILET PAPER AND HAND

SANITIZER AND A SMALL TOWEL

 PENKNIFE OR MULTI-TOOL (OPTIONAL)

 CAMERA: BRING EXTRA BATTERIES AND MEMORY

CARDS

 PERSONAL SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM (OPTIONAL

BUT RECOMMENDED)

 TRAVEL CLOTHES: FOR DAYS IN THE COUNTRY

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Payment
You may pay your deposit and balance using any lawful means. If sending money by electronic bank transfer
then you will be responsible for covering the cost of the fees associated with the transfer, so that the company
receives the full amount shown on your invoice, in the denomination shown on your invoice.

Cancellation
In case the client decides to cancel their trip, at any time between booking and the time of the trip, some
deduction will be made to the advance amount. This is due to the company’s obligation to pay a certain
amount for personnel and resources while booking them.

The following cancellations charges will apply if you decide to cancel the booking:

• Cancellations made 90 days or before are entitled to full deposit return if it has been paid in advance.
90 days passing will incur in loss of 30 percent of the deposit paid.
• Cancellations made 60 days prior to the departure date will incur a loss of 50 percent of the deposit
paid.
• Cancellations made 45 days before the departure date will incur a loss of the full deposit and are
subject to a 30 percent fee of total trip cost.
• Cancellations made 30 days or less before the departure date will incur a loss of 100 percent of the
total trip cost.

NB: All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the notice period stated
above.

For all cancellations, the company must be notified in writing. Acceptable means of communication include
letter and email.

Insurance
All Elite Exped clients require appropriate insurance for their chosen expedition. Please ensure your policy
covers helicopter and medical rescue and repatriation costs.

Elite Exped’s has a long-standing operational partnership with Global Rescue, the world’s leading membership
organisation providing medical security, travel risk and crisis response services to travellers worldwide.
Because of our history of operating side-by-side with Global Rescue, we recommend our clients register with
them by preference.

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Our close working relationship helps smooth the process of any potential rescue, saving valuable time that can
affect the outcome. Memberships start at US$119, and without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency
evacuation could cost you more than US$100,000.

Bookings
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