Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar Trek 13 Days

Region: Everest
Country: Nepal
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Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar trek 13 days offers a magic blend of unique culture and tradition of friendly Sherpa people, monumental landscapes, awe-inspiring views of high mountains and strenuous journey that never fails to impress you.
Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar climbing tour is always been one of our most challenging and rewarding Himalayan treks. Since the trek is strenuous, the itinerary has plenty of rest days to ensure proper acclimatization.
Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar trek 13 days commences in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, where you will be rewarded by the vast blend of culture, religions and picturesque experiences. On the next day, a 35 minute scenic flight from Kathmandu to mountain airstrip of Lukla, from where your trek into the Khumbu valley is really begins. Following a pleasant route, that will take you through Sagarmatha National park, tiny Sherpa villages, Khumbu valleys, legendary monasteries and over high Himalayan passes. On this trek, you are rewarded with stunning views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu, Thamserku and the mountain scenery of the Everest region. After a few days strenuous walk, you will reach non-technical Kala Patthar peak from where the views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse are breathtaking.

Furthermore you will spend another day at Everest Base Camp so that you may explore fully the base of top of the world. The journey that combines the best of Himalayan views with thrilling cultural experiences and the satisfaction of having achieved a physically demanding trail. Kala Patthar and Everest base camp trek is truly an amazing trekking to the highest mountain in the world.

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Itinerary

Trip Itinerary

Day	Highlights
Day 1	Welcome to Kathmandu
Day 2	A Scenic flight from Kathmandu to lukla(2880m), trek to Phakding (2640m), 4 hrs walk.
Day 3	Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3445m), 5 to 6 hrs walking.
Day 4	Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, hike to Everest view hotel.
Day 5	Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m), 5 to 6 hrs walking.
Day 6	Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4260m), 5 to 6 hrs walking.Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Day 7	Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion in and around the places.
Day 8	Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4900m), 6 to 7 hrs walking.
Day 9	Trek from Lobuche (4900m) to Gorakshep (5180m) and retrace back to Gorakshep.
Day 10	Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m) and back to Pheriche (4243m), 6 hrs walk.
Day 11	Trek from Phortse (3750m) to Namche (3445m), 5 to 6 hrs walking.
Day 12	Trek from Namche to Monjo then to Lukla (2800m), 6 to 7 hrs walking.
Day 13	Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, 35 minutes flight.

Note: If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. It is also possible to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting and Jungle safari in Nepal.

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Cost Includes

The entire airport picks up and drops
Necessary flights from Kathmandu to Lukla return trips.
Everest National park fee with trekking permit
Tims card (trekking information management system card)
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner) during the trekking period
Accommodation (Guest house or mountain lodges) during the trekking period
English speaking guide and highly experienced staffs
Staffs food, clothing, salary and their insurance
All necessary grounded transportation
Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
Our service charges with VAT and Local / Government Taxes

Cost Excludes

Hotel in Kathmandu
Sightseeing or any extra activities except the above program
Personal nature expenses
Any bottled drink such as coke, Fanta, beer, wine, mineral waters, etc
Internet/wifi, hot shower, phone calls and laundry services
Your travel insurance and tips for guide and porters.

Trip FAQ

How long will it add to the typical trek?

The Kala Patthar hike is about a 3-4 hour return trip so not very long. Most tours will do the hike early in the morning of the first day of descending back down to Lukla.

Will it cost more?

No, the Kala Patthar hike does not require any extra amenities, meals or accommodation so it comes at no extra cost.

Does the high altitude pose a risk?

By the time you reach the Kala Patthar hike you should already be very well acclimatized due to the structure of the base camp trek. Although Kala Patthar is the highest point on most trips, you do not spend much time at that high altitude as you descend shortly after reaching the peak

Would you recommend taking a Down Jacket?

Yes. The weather is changeable in the Himalaya so you should expect to experience all four seasons in one day. Make sure you have plenty of warm layers which you can shed or add as required. Even in winter, it can be as warm as 19C during the day. The higher the altitude the higher the temperature difference is at night. It can get very cold at night, around -10C in October/November, and around -20C from December to February.

Is it very steep?

For our Kala Pattar trek, travellers should be comfortable with occasional rough terrain, but expect long steep climbs. So, some days could include ascents and descents of 500 metres or more. Remember: speed isn’t important, stamina, confidence and continuity are.

Do you need good shoes?

Yes! And don’t forget quality socks. Happy feet equal a happy trekker, so seek out an outdoor and gear store that will help you get well-fitted, suitable, durable and comfortable shoes that’ll last in the long run.

What happens in case of an emergency?

There are limited medical facilities on the route, but our guides carry a full medical kit and are trained extensively on how to use it. We also carry portable altitude chambers, which are useful if someone is suffering from AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) but cannot be evacuated due to bad weather. Emergencies are dealt with by the guide. The safety of our travellers and crew is our number one priority. If a fellow trekker in your group needs to descend, then an assistant guide would go with them. We have lots of support staff on the trek, so the person descending would be well looked after, and won’t impact on the rest of the group’s experience. In a serious case, evacuation would be by helicopter.

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