Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar
This trek is designed to fulfill the dream of many people to experience the historic route to the base of the world's highest mountain. Our carefully devised itinerary with a number of rest days offers an exceptional way to acclimatise safely. On a trip of a lifetime we have learned never to rush a trek to altitude in the Himalaya and taking an extra few days makes all the difference to really being able to enjoy your trek. A slow ascent through wonderful Sherpa villages allows us time to enjoy the scenery, wildlife and visit a number of monasteries. Our trek culminates with a fine opportunity to trek to both Everest Base Camp and the nearby peak of Kala Pattar (5545m) for spectacular views of Mount Everest. On our return journey we savour the high mountain views from our unique private permanent campsites in the company of our Sherpa guides, whose exceptional experience, knowledge and passion for trekking in the Khumbu add a further dimension to this memorable trek.
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Brief Itinerary
| DAY 1 | Join Kathmandu |
| DAY 2 | In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley |
| DAYS 3/4 | Fly to Lukla, commence trek through Sherpa villages |
| DAYS 5/6 | Arrive Namche Bazaar, rest and acclimatise with an optional walk to the pretty village of Khumjung |
| DAYS 7/8 | Trek to Dingboche via Thyangboche Monastery |
| DAY 9 | Rest and acclimatise in Dingboche |
| DAY 10 | Slowly ascend through yak pastures to Khumbu Glacier |
| DAYS 11/12 | Ascend Kala Pattar (5545m) to gain uninterrupted views of Everest (8848m) & trek to Everest Base Camp |
| DAYS 13/15 | Return trek via Namche to Monjo |
| DAY 16 | Return to Lukla |
| DAY 17 | Fly Lukla to Kathmandu |
| DAY 18 | In Kathmandu, trip concludes |
traveller reviews
It was the most amazing experience, one that will live in my memory for a lifetime!
The organisation of the trek was impeccable, the logistics absolutely 1st class, and the personnel employed by World Expeditions a tribute to your company.
In the latter regard, our guide Juddha Rai is to be particularly commended. His concern for the welfare of all group participants was unceasing, and his organisation of all aspects of our trek outstanding.
Suffice it to say, the spectacle of Everest and the Himalaya was wonderful. We were blessed with clear sunny days for almost the entire duration of our trek, albeit with freezing nights, and even had the delight of descending through snow-laden forests beneath Namche Bazaar.
In all a memorable experience, and one that I am indebted to you both for having recommended and organised. It will give me great pleasure to recommend World Expeditions to my numerous contacts and associates in the travel industry.
M. McMillan VIC, Australia
Trip Notes
Inclusions
*17 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 14 dinners including all meals on trek valued at US$560 *airport transfers *flights Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu valued at US$240 *expert bilingual guide *group medical kit *good quality accommodation in Kathmandu *the use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat valued at over US$500 *souvenir World Expeditions kit bag *private transportation *all park entrance fees and trekking permits *porters to carry all personal and group equipment *insurance, protective clothing, food and shelter for porters *sightseeing in Kathmandu *site entry fees
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traveller reviews (11)
It was the most amazing experience, one that will live in my memory for a lifetime!
The organisation of the trek was impeccable, the logistics absolutely 1st class, and the personnel employed by World Expeditions a tribute to your company.
In the latter regard, our guide Juddha Rai is to be particularly commended. His concern for the welfare of all group participants was unceasing, and his organisation of all aspects of our trek outstanding.
Suffice it to say, the spectacle of Everest and the Himalaya was wonderful. We were blessed with clear sunny days for almost the entire duration of our trek, albeit with freezing nights, and even had the delight of descending through snow-laden forests beneath Namche Bazaar.
In all a memorable experience, and one that I am indebted to you both for having recommended and organised. It will give me great pleasure to recommend World Expeditions to my numerous contacts and associates in the travel industry.
M. McMillan VIC, Australia
Thank you for the best experience of my life. I couldn't fault anything on the trek and I had a ball. Our crew lead by Bir Sing were always smiling and helpful and this is what made the experience so great.
I never thought I'd laugh so and much and the bond that formed in such a short time between the crew and trekkers grew stronger everyday so much so that some of us didn't want to leave - it was hard to say goodbye.
Charles Zidkovik WA, Australia
I just got back from the Nepal trip. We had an amazing time and we could have not asked for a better experience. Our group was brilliant. The staff (porters and Sherpas) were phenomenal, the food was top notch and the views were everything I hoped for and more...I know I will be back there again. The people and places are very close to my heart now.
Thank you for making my dream come true.
Sally Josenhans Fredericton (NB) Canada
It really is an amazing experience. I have spent a month trekking in Ladahk and loved that, but to see the Nepalese Himalayas was just incredible! And the World Expeditions set up and itineraries really are great.
Sandi Douglas Craigs Travel Service, Melbourne
I just wanted to extend my thanks to World Expeditions for arranging an absolutely amazing trip to Nepal. This is the first organised trek I have participated in (I normally go with friends or alone) and I was not disappointed. Everything went like clockwork and it did not have that "packaged tour" feeling that I was dreading. The other trekkers were great, all interesting like minded people. The guides were fantastic, lead by Prasant Basnet who really knew his stuff and was very easy to get along with. It was an awesome experience that I am recommending to everyone.
John Lyons Vic, Australia
My trek surpassed all expectations. I set out with my mind firmly on one destination(Basecamp) and felt a great sense of achievement on reaching it. But what I also loved was the journey...the scenery, the villages, the weather, the walking. Above all, what really made the experience outstanding was the local team, our guide, Sherpas, porters, sirdar, cook and kitchen team. All were superb.
Carol Benton Vic, Australia
I just wanted to drop you folks a note and let you know that I had a wonderful time one the Everest trek in Nepal. World Expeditions did an awsome job from start to finish. The level of professionalism and care that was given each and everyone of us was just beyond words.I would also like to mention our group leader Bir Singh. He is an increadible leader in every aspect. From diplomat to medical expert you have an asset that really goes beyond the call. If you have any type of employee of the month or year he gets my vote for sure!
Daniel Palaski NSW, Australia
My trek surpassed all expectations. I set out with my mind firmly on the destination (base camp), and felt a great sense of achievement on reaching it. But what I also loved was the journey – the scenery, the villages, the weather, the walking. Above all, what really made the experience outstanding was the local team – our guide, sherpas, porters, Sirdar cook and kitchen team. All were superb.
C. Benton Vic. Australia
Overall the trip was excellent. I can't explain how amazing sheraps were! Especially Dilip, Bir and Pratab. These are three of the nicest and most hopeful people I've ever met!
W. Paul VIC, Australia
It was a trip experience of a lifetime. The area is stunning. The trip and activities are well planned. Trek leader was knowledgeable and very friendly. Despite feeling terrible from altitude sickness I always felt in good hands and after taking the right advice I came good and made it to the summit.
S. Prue WA. Australia
I would like to acknowledge the professionalism and high level of care by our trek leader Mani Rai. He got to know and took a personal interest in all trekkers in our group. Mani was especially caring when trekkers were unwell. He was always ‘on watch’ and ensured, where necessary that we had appropriate medication for speedy recovery.
Mani was vigilant with both trekkers and staff and that made for an extremely sake and enjoyable holiday. Our Sherpa guides were extremely hard working, kind, thoughtful and always willing to share information about their lives and culture, They in turn were curious about our lives. Our cook and his kitchen staff provided us with excellent varied, tasty and nutritious meals.
I was constantly amazed at the strength and perseverance of the load carrying porters who supported us and made our trip possible.
All the staff who accompanied us on our trip were absolutely delightful – always smiling, good sense of humor and a pleasure to be around.
Lakhpa Lama, who manned the WE desk at the Radisson Kathmandu, was always available to support us both prior and after the expedition. He was a wealth of local information and assisted with extra excursions on request.
World Expeditions ran a great trek and I would be happy to travel with them again. Thank you for a wonderful expedition to Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar.
J. Fitzgerald WA. Australia
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World Expeditions is one of the world’s leading adventure travel companies offering ground breaking itineraries on every continent. The company has been operating small group trekking and adventure travel holidays and vacations since 1975.
We are widely recognized for ground breaking Responsible Tourism initiatives. In particular, the award winning Community Project Travel Program helps to improve the living conditions of some of the world’s most remote communities
Today, with offices around the globe, we offer more than 500 stand alone itineraries; small group active adventures and expeditions, cycling and walking tours and cultural journeys. Each itinerary has several scheduled departure dates throughout the season.
Supported by some of the world's most experienced and respected adventurers, including mountaineers Peter Hillary and Tim Macartney-Snape working with us as specialist guides, World Expeditions’ has helped shape the adventure travel industry standards since its inception almost four decades ago.
Our all-inclusive, no hidden extras pricing policy combined with longer, creative itineraries and the use of quality ground services attracts people who have high expectations of their travel experiences.
In 2004, we became the first adventure operator whose product was being distributed on Lonely Planet’s Travel Services section on their website.
World Expeditions is truly global company with offices in London, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, as well as Auckland, Ottawa and Montreal.
Why Travel with World Expeditions?
We own most of our operational bases around the world. This ensures that we can provide high quality trips of exceptional value with no hidden extras. Our trips are all inclusive, so there is little need to pay for anything once your trip commences until it ends. Our hands-on approach and years of experience has ensured a safety record second to none as we’ve pioneered some of the most unique itineraries in the adventure market place today.
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Almost four decades of pioneering adventure travel has proved the positive conservation outcomes when travel is managed for sustainability. We believe a responsible, long-term vision can deliver true sustainability and with the participation of all our clients and business partners the challenge is being met and achieved.
An example of this commitment to sustainability has been our efforts to preserve the forests of Nepal. This has involved changing an entrenched culture of burning wood for fuel. World Expeditions has pioneered the change to kerosene as an alternative to wood on all trekking expeditions in Nepal. We do not have camp fires and we strongly discourage trekkers from buying wood-fueled hot showers in lodges along the trail. As a founding supporter of the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG) we also lead the way in porter protection by providing a good working wage for all Nepalese staff, food and extra clothing for those working above the tree line, life insurance cover and emergency helicopter insurance. Our efforts were recognized at the World Travel Mart in 2006 when our porter policies received a ‘Highly Commended’ in the Mountain Environment category.
Our philanthropic program ensures we ‘give something back’. Our current initiative is Community Project Travel. The concept behind our Community Project Travel range of trips is based on the ethos of “travel with a purpose”. It is a range of small group adventures, each about two weeks in length, whereby participants commit four to five days of their holiday to making a difference to a community in need. A portion of the traveller’s participation fee contributes to the associated material costs of the project. In 2006 our travellers helped to refurbish the Saramthali school in Nepal, collected 7 tonnes of ghost nets from the Arnhem land coastline, helped to build a new school room for the Xo village in Vietnam as well as erect a footbridge for the village of Qelqanqa in Peru so that kids could access the school safely.
In recognition of our environmental policies, we are the only Travel Company ever to be fully endorsed by the Wilderness Society in Australia. In 2001, we received the National Travel Industry’s Environmental Achievement Award, presented by WWF Australia, for our responsible tourism policies.
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