Everest Base Camp & Kalapathar Trekking

http://www.mountianmarttreks.com Everest Base Camp Kala Pathar Trek from the last village of Gorak Shep will combine to give you the most dramatic introduction to Everest possible. Base Camp offers the Khumbu Glacier, the infamous ice fall to the Western Cwm and, in spring, the preparatory conditions of mountaineers. Kala Patthar, behind the village, offers close-up views of Everest, Nuptse, the South Col and a ring of lesser peaks with beautiful Pumori next to you. This Everest base camp trekking begins with a scenic 35 minute flight to the northwest of Kathmandu and lifts you to Lukla (2780m) where you will meet your porters and set off, through farmland and forest along trails that have been trodden for centuries. Take time to observe local architecture, customs and habits; put aside foreign ways and enjoy the pace of life devoid of wheels, rush and time constraints. Let the setting consume you as you mingle with the people and experience their lifestyle, beliefs, skills and warmth. Prayer flags, chortens, mani walls and gompas will testify to the importance of Buddhism in their lives. Our Everest Base Camp trek Nepal is carefully structured to minimize the risks of altitude sickness (AMS) by limiting the length of each days walk and the gain in altitude. A rest day at the vibrant town of Namche Bazaar allows for an acclimatization walk to explore Khumjung, the largest Sherpa Village in the region before dropping back low for the night. As the EBC trekking trail rises, the villages become smaller, the vegetation and crops change to cope with shorter growing seasons, your pace becomes slower and the scenery more dramatic. A second acclimatization day is required at Dingboche, after which you gradually climb to the last village of Gorak Shep. The Mount Everest Trek return journey, whilst quicker as you lose altitude, is no less spectacular and also affords the opportunity to re-observe, re-assess and enrich your experience. This strenuous trek requires fitness, good boots, warm/waterproof clothing, a good sleeping bag, a day pack camera sunscreen and hat. Our Everest trek package includes transport, porters, meals, accommodation and drinking water. Spring (March - May) and autumn (September - November) are the most popular trekking months, but Mountain Mart Treks adventure team offers this trek in all four seasons.

Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft) OR Day at leisure to follow your own interests. Day 03: Fly Kathmandu Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,562m /8,700ft): 35 minutes airstrip and 3-4 hrs. trek Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,280 ft): 5-6 hrs. trek Day 05: Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft) Day 06: Namche Bazzar - Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5-6 hrs. trek

Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5-6 hrs. trek Day 08: Acclimatization day in Dingboche Day 09: Dingboche Lobuche (4,940 /16,207ft): 4-5 hrs. trek Day 10: Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5,160 m/17,000ft) - Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft) Gorak Shep: 7-8 hrs. trek Day 11: Gorak Shep - Kala Patthar (5,545 m/18,192 ft) - Pheriche (4,280 m/14,070 ft): 7-8 hrs. trek Day 12: Pheriche Phortse (3,750m /12,300ft): 4-5 hrs. trek Day 13: Phortse Monjo ((2,800m /9200ft): 5-6 hrs. trek Day 14: Monjo Lukla (2,780m /9,175ft): 5-6 hrs.trek Day 15: Lukla Kathmandu by Air (1,300m /4,264ft):35 minutes airstrip Day 16: Final Departure "OR" Extend your holiday with a visit to Chitwan National Park on an elephant, or a tour of Tibet or Bhutan.