EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING
Everest trek, knows as to have the acquaintance of the world’s highest
snow peak Mt.Everest is no more an unknown phrase in trekking in the
world. After reaching the summit in 1953 by sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay it became one of the most popular trekking destinations
in the world. People having at least 11-12 days of vacation can stand in
front of Mt.Everest.The Trek consists of high Himalayan ranges, Yak
&Yeti territories and Sherpa culture. Tibetan influences can be
easily observed since the beginning up to the end of trek. Trekkers
having hardcore passion love this trek in a way they make it.
In many ways the ultimate trek ! It begins with the flight to Lukhla,
great mountain views (and heart-stopping approach and landing !). The
trek itself will take you through a range of magical landscapes,
interesting villages, monasteries at Monjo, Namche, Tengpoche and
Panboche, and ultimately to the midst of soaring peaks, with stunning
views of Ama Dablam, Kang Tega, Nuptse, and Everest itself.
It's a moderately strenuous trip. Day 2 includes the gruelling 600 metre
climb out of the valley to reach Namche, day 4 has a similar ascent to
Tengpoche. Further north there are several shorter ascents, but they are
made more strenuous by the effects of altitude. There are also though
stretches of far more gentle terrain, and because of the need to
acclimatise steadily the daily walking distances are not great.
Ultimately you'll reach 5500 metres - pretty high ! If taken steadily,
and allowing the recoomended days for acclimatisation, most trekkers
will find that they can reach their goal without undue problems.
There's plenty of accommodation, including a number of quite
sophisticated lodges. Again obviously the degree of sophistication tends
to lessen as you gain height, but even at Gorak Shep twin-bed rooms are
the norm.
The itinerary below can be used as a tea-house trek. If you're prepared,
you can reach the summit of Kala Pattar quite comfortably (though
didn't go up to EBC - if you have to make the choice, probably Kala
Pattar, with it's incredible view of Everest, is more rewarding than the
crowded glacier of EBC) It was done comfortably as a group of 5 ageing trekkers (and a 68 year old was first to the summit of Kala Pattar)
Day 1: Fly out to Lukhla early in the morning. Trek to Phakding
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazar
Day 3: Rest / acclimatisation day in and around Namche
Day 4: Trek to Deboche (30 minutes beyond Tengpoche)
Day
5: Trek to Dingpoche (Dingpoche seems an easier route up than going via
Pheriche, and it’s a more pleasant spot for Day 6 rest /
acclimatisation day: there’s a pleasant short day excursion eastwards
towards Island Peak)
Day 6: Rest / acclimatisation day around Dingpoche
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche (or Gorak Shep if you are feeling fit)
Day 8: Trek to Gorak Shep. Ascend Kala Pattar, back to Gorak Shep
Day
9: To Everest Base Camp. Back to Gorak Shep (or Lobuche) (Actually we
didn't do this day, mainly because I don't like crowded, festering
patches of glacial moraine, so avoided Base Camp. Our actual trek was
therefore a day shorter as we began the descent on day 9)
Day 10: Trek via Pheriche to Pangboche
Day
11: Trek towards Namche (either to Namche or to Kyanjuma, 1 hour short
of Namche, or to Kyanjuma then 30 minutes up to Khumjung)
Day 12: Trek via Namche to Monjo, Ghat, or Phakding (depending on how well you are going !)
Day 13: Trek to Lukhla
Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu
(Originally
planned as 14 day itinerary, but with a spare day built in. Originally
descending from Lobuche to Tengboche, then to Monjo, thence to Lukhla.
The spare day was used it to make this more leisurely descent).
For more information:-
Name = Ranjit Lama (on Facebook)
Email = ranjit_dong@yahoo.com,
ranjit.treks@gmail.com
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