Mount Everest Base Camp Standard Itinerary
EBC Standard Group Trip April 27 - May 11, 2024
Kathmandu to Kathmandu 13 Days
17 day total commitment
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
Settle in hotel
Dinner included as a group
Free night, relax or go into Thamel (personal excursions not included)
Day 2
Enjoy a day in Kathmandu
Yoga
Meeting to discuss trek and details for the coming days
Visit Swayambu, Monkey temple) a Buddhist Stupha
Day 3
Flight to Lukla
Trek to Phakding (2700 meters/8858 feet)
Gentle Yoga option before dinner
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included (alcohol not included)
Day 4
Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3440 meters/11286 feet)
Yoga
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Optional visit to local pub for drinks and pool (food and beverages at the pub are at your own expense)
Day 5
Day in Namche Bazaar
Yoga at Sagarmatha National Park overlooking Mount Everest
Day hike to Khumjung: site of the Hillary school
Lunch on the mountain with the first views of Everest
Day 6
Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters/12664 feet)
Lunch beside the river
Visit the Monastery to pay homage, prayer and meditation
Yoga
Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche (4350 meters/14271 feet)
Yoga
Day 8
Rest at Dingboche
Hike to Nagarjun Peak (5081 meters/16669 feet)
Coffee shopre French Bakery
Yoga
Coffee shop hangout
Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche (4910 meters/16108 feet))
Marma Point massage
Day 10
Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180 meters/16994 feet)
Summit Kala Patar (5545 meters/18192 feet)
Relaxation and self care
Day 11
Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (5380 meters/17600 feet) toThukla
Lunch in Gorak Shep and tea breaks on the way
Yoga
Day 12
Trek to Pangboche (3750 meters/12303 feet)
Visit to Pangboche monastary
Yoga
Day 13
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters/11286 feet)
Yogic Meditation
Day 14
Namche to Lukla
Showers and self care
Day 15
Morning flight to Kathmandu
Day for self - care and exploration
Options to visit Thamel, Basantapur or Patan
Day 16
Free Day or Departure Day
Each day you will have free time to use as you please!
Services Includes
- Transportation from the airport to the hotel in Kathmandu and back to the airport for your departure
- All transportation with the group after arrival in Kathmandu
- Standard accommodation in the cities and at tea houses during the trek
- All meals during the trek
- Nepali guide to Everest Base Camp
- Yoga instructor and guided yoga practices
- National park fee
- Trekker's information management system (TIMS) card fee plus taxes
- General first aid kit for all
- 4 night home or hotel stay in Kathmandu
- Round trip Domestic plane fare from KTM to Lukla and back to KTM
Not included
- Meals in Kathmandu that are taken alone
- Personal expenses (laundry, bar bills, water, etc.)
- Travel Insurance (essential)
- Tips for staff
- Personal trekking gear
- Personal First-aid kit
- Personal porters to carry personal packs
- Travel from your home country
Investment
$3500 Standard fee
10% Discount for groups of 6 or more!
15 % Discount for YTI certified instructors
Annapurna Circuit
September 25 - October 9, 2024
A classic, world renowned trek around the Annapurna range is a fantastic odyssey. It passes through a great diversity of landscape and encountering various ethnicities along the route. From the trails, you can see many significant peaks like Annapurna I (8091m), the world 10th highest mountain and first peak over 8000m to ever have been climbed by a french team in 1950 ad. Dhaulagiri (8167m) worlds 7th highest, Mount Manaslu (8163m), world's 8th highest, sacred Machhapuchhre 6993m a sacred mountain of climbing limits. The Annapurna circuit trek follows alongtwo major River valleys. The Marsyangdi river valley was a part of an ancient trade route linking culture long before trekkers ever arrived in this area. The kali Gandaki is considered the deepest George in the world and is also partos an ancient trade route to Tibet. Both valley have distinct features and culture that makes the trekking there an unbelievable trekking of natural and cultural diversity. Our treks in the Annapurna circuit starts with a scenic drive to chamje from Kathmandu. We begin the trek on a counter clockwise journey of an Annapurna circuit. The culture will change as we make our way up from around 1300m at the starting point to the highest elevation landscape of Manang. It follows many new and pristine trails away from road construction in the area. There is much to explore along the way and around the large village of Manang. We can find the sacred monasteries and side trips to the Milarepa cave and ice lakes and we will even take you to one of the highest lakes in the world Tilicho , if your time and energy allows it. We continue up to the high point of the trip to Thorang la (5416m) and savor the moment of thsi challenging but rewarding accomplishment. Then descend to the western valley Annapurna Circuit to the holy temple of Muktinath, a famous pilgrimage since ancient times. A tour of the site and surrounding villages continues our journey down to Jomsom and south down the River valley. This region is well known for its apple and apricots that brought it the nickname of the Apple pie Circuit. Following new trails of the road, we make our way down to a hot spring where we can enjoy a relaxing moment admiring the surrounding beauty. At this point, we have the option to visit viewpoints of Khopra, Poonhill and Mohare Dada with a last looks at the astonishing Himalayan range before driving to the Pokhara to celebrate the treks conclusio.
ITINERARY DETAILS
day 1: arrival at kathmandu (1350m)
Day 2: kathmandu valley sightseeing.
Day 3: drive to Syange/ Jagat 1330m 5hrs
Day 4: trek to dharapani 1960m 5hrs
Day 5: trek to chame 2630m 5/6hrs
Day 6: trek to pisang 3300m 5/6hrs
Day 7: trek to Manang 3540m 5/6hrs
Day 8: acclamatization day at manang village
Day 9: trek to yak kharka 4050m 4/5hrs
Day 10: trek to thorang phedi 4425m 4/5hrs
Day 11: (big day) cross to Thorang la pass 5416m then trek down to Muktinath 3800m 9hrs
Day 12: trek from Muktinath to Jomsom 2769m 5/6hrs
Day 13: drive to pokhara from Jomsom 5/6hrs 800m
Day 14: drive/fly back to kathmandu 5/6hrs
Mount Everest Base Camp Luxury Itinerary
EBC Luxury Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
Settle in hotel
Gentle Yoga
Dinner as a group
Free night, relax or go into Thamel (personal excursions not included)
Day 2
Gentle Yoga
Breakfast
City walking tour of Basantapur (Historical place of worship)
Visit Thamel (tourist center of Kathmandu)
Lunch
Relaxation
Dinner and Evening Show by Circus Kathmandu
(Nepal’s only Contemporary Circus)
Day 3
Enjoy a day in Kathmandu
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Meeting to discuss trek and details for the coming days
Visit Swayambu, (Monkey temple) a Buddhist Stupha
Lunch on the go
Dinner at the hotel
Day 4
Helicopter to Lukla
Hike to Phakding
Gentle Yoga option before dinner
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner together
Day 5
Morning meditation and gentle yoga before breakfast
Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3440 meters/11286 feet)
Lunch on the trek
Dinner in Namche Bazaar together
Optional visit to local pub for drinks and pool (alcoholic beverages at the pub are at your own expense)
Day 6
Day in Namche Bazaar
Yoga in the morning before breakfast
Day hike to Khumjung: site of the Hillary school
Lunch on the mountain with the first views of Everest
Visit to the monastery in Namche Bazaar
Prayer and meditation
Marma point massage
Day 7
Gentle yoga before breakfast
Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters/12664 feet)
Lunch beside the river
Visit the Monastery to pay homage
Dinner together in Tengboche
Day 8
Gentle yoga before breakfast
Tengboche to Dingboche (4350 meters/14271 feet)
Lunch and dinner together
Kirtan in the evening
Day 9
Rest at Dingboche
Breakfast together and morning meditation
Hike to Nagarjun Peak (5081 meters/16669 feet)
Lunch on the go
Partner yoga in the evening
Dinner together
Day 10
Gentle yoga in the morning
Breakfast together
Dingboche to Lobuche (4910 meters/16108 feet))
Lunch and dinner together
Day 11
morning meditation
Breakfast together
Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180 meters/16994 feet)
Lunch and dinner together
Relaxation and self care
Day 12
Breakfast together
Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (5380 meters/17600 feet) to Lobuche
Lunch at Base Camp
Dinner together in Gorakshep
Day 13
Gentle yoga in the morning
Breakfast together
Optional summit Kalapattar (5545 meters/18192 feet)
Lunch on the go
Dinner together in Gorak Shep
Day 14
Morning yoga
Trek to Pangboche (3750 meters/12303 feet)
Lunch and dinner together
Day 15
Morning yoga
Breakfast together
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters/11286 feet)
Prayer offerings of gratitude at the Tengboche monastery
Lunch on the go
Dinner together in Namche Bazaar
Day 16
Morning gentle yoga
Breakfast together
Namche to Phakding (2700 meters/8858 feet)
Lunch on the go
Dinner together in Phakding
Day 17
Morning gentle Yoga
Breakfast together
Phakding to Lukla (2860 meters/9383 feet)
Lunch and dinner together
Day 18
Morning helicopter to Kathmandu
Day for self - care and independent exploration
Options to visit Thamel, Basantapur or Patan with guides
Day 19
Free Day
Optional visit to Boudha
Celebratory Dinner with live music and our local Nepali family
- Local drinks, cuisine, and culturally immersive experience!
Day 20
Departure
Each day you will have free time to use as you please!
We can’t wait to show you our Nepal!
What's Included?
Services Includes
• Transportation from the airport to the hotel in Kathmandu and back to the airport for your departure
• All transportation with the group after arrival in Kathmandu
• 5 star Luxury accommodation in the cities and at tea houses during the trek
• All meals during the trek
• Nepali guide to Everest Base Camp
• Yoga instructor and guided yoga practices in KTM and on the trek
• National park fee
• Trekker's information management system (TIMS) card fee plus taxes
• General first aid kit for all
• 5 night home or hotel stay in Kathmandu
• Round trip Domestic plane fare from KTM to Lukla and back to KTM
Even More!!!
- Circus show provided by Circus Kathmandu, Nepal's only Contemporary Circus plus a meet and greet!
- Celebratory dinner with live music and our local Nepali family
- The most comfortable mattresses in Nepal at 5 star luxury resorts in Kathmandu and on the trek
- Additional rest days on the way up and down
- 2 full days of excursions from Gorak Shep: Everest Base Camp and Kala Patar or the option to relax
- Porters to help with the group load so that you are free to carry minimal weight.
Not included
- Travel from your home country
- VISA purchased upon arrival in Nepal
- Personal porters to carry personal packs
- Helicopter for evacuation or personal preference
- Personal first Aid kit
- Personal meals taken on independent excursions
- Personal trekking gear
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for staff
Investment
This is a luxury trip that must be booked by personal message or e-mail communication.
Total: $300 per person per day
Groups of 6 or more receive a 10 % discount
Please e-mail Yogatrekkinginternational@gmail.com to schedule a call.
Standard Everest Base Camp Deposit
Deposit is due upon booking and secures your reservation. When we receive your deposit you will receive an e-mail confirmation and questionnaire that will help us determine more details about how to best accommodate your trip! Please return this as soon as possible! We are so excited to have you as a part of our 2021 Everest Base Camp team!
Mount Everest Base Camp Trek
Trek to Base Camp of the highest mountain on earth! Regular yoga practices, meditations, food, accommodations, travel passes, guide, and air travel from Kathmandu to Lukla and back to Kathmandu. This is the early bird rate available until November 1, 2019.