There are many combinations of treks that can be organized for the Everest Region: Everest Base Camp, the Three Passes (Kongma La Pass, Cho La Pass and Renjo La Pass) Gokyo, Kalapatthar. . . Of course, the most popular is Everest Base Camp. However, Kalapatthar has a much more spectacular view of the surrounding mountain range, Mount Everest and Khumbu Glacier.
Trekking starts either from the village of Jiri (1951m), a 6 - 8 hour jeep or bus ride from Kathmandu, or from the village of Lukla (2840m), a 30 minute flight from Kathmandu. I recommend starting from Jiri, simply because it is much better for altitude acclimatization. The trails are all serviced by teahouses and the local people are extremely friendly.
Everest Base Camp Trek
Trip Cost: $999 USD per person.
Day 01: Early morning fly to Lukla, then trek to Phakding (2610m).
Day 02: Phakding to Namche (3450m).
Day 03: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization.
Day 04: Namche to Tengbuche (3860m) 4 - 5 hours trek.
Day 05: Tengbuche to Dingbuche (4410m) 5 - 6 hours trek.
Day 06: Rest day at Dingboche for further acclimatization.
Day 07: Dingbuche to Lobuche (4910m) 4 - 5 hours trek.
Day 08: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5140m) to EBC (5364m), then back to Gorakshep 5 - 10 hours trek.
Day 09: Gorakshep to Kalapatthar (5643m), then down to Pheriche (4270m) 6 hours trek.
Day 10: Pheriche to Namche, 6 hours of walking down.
Day 11: Namche to Lukla (2860m) 7 hours of walking down.
Day 12: Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, 30 minutes.
Trip Cost Includes:
• Everest National Park Permit.
• TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System).
• One experienced, registered English speaking Guide (includes: insurance, salary, food and accommodation).
• Accommodation in tea houses (private room/shared bathroom).
• 3 Meals per day during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Equipment (sleeping bag and down jacket).
• Flight tickets (Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu).
• All taxes and service charge.
Trip Cost Excludes:
• Bar and beverage bills.
• Tea, Coffee, bottled water, desserts, hot shower, etc…
• Personal expenses, personal clothes, etc…
• Personal insurance for health and evacuation.
• Hotel in Kathamndu.
• Porter (Extra $15 USD per day, Includes: insurance, salary, food and accommodation).
• Tipping and gratuities.
