Turkode : TNT
Reisen er levert av
Exodus Adventure Travels
Destinasjoner : Nepal
Reisen begynner : Kathmandu
Reisen slutter : Kathmandu
Gruppestørrelse : 4 - 16
Aldre : 16+
Aktivitet :
16 dager fra
NOK 31 395

Oversikt

Follow the trail to Everest Base Camp and climb Kala Pattar

Take one of the world’s classic treks to the foot of the highest mountain on the planet, Mount Everest. We walk through Sherpa country on our way to Everest Base Camp, past cultivated fields and small villages. There’s time to acclimatise before reaching spectacular high-altitude scenery: the incredible monastery at Thyangboche, Ama Dablam and the other mighty Himalaya peaks. As well as reaching Base Camp, we can climb Kala Pattar for a magnificent view of Everest. We also offer Expedition Departures with the exclusive opportunity to spend two nights camping at Everest Base Camp in spring, when the climbing parties are preparing for their Everest summit attempt. Please see trip code TNTA for further details. We have several departures in 2024 led by Sukman Tamang, joint winner of our Leader of the Year Award 2022 and also Valerie Parkinson, winner of the Wanderlust World Guide Awards 2021. See when you can trek with Sukman or Valerie on our Dates & Prices page, look out for the highlighted named Leader!

Høydepunkter
  • Trek to Everest Base Camp, following in the footsteps of the great climbing parties
  • Explore Namche Bazaar and soak up the Sherpa culture
  • Walk amid the highest mountain range in the world, with incredible views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Ama Dablam
  • Visit the hilltop monastery at Thyangboche
  • Ascend Kala Pattar for close-up views of Mount Everest
Viktig informasjon
  • Three nights in standard hotels and 12 nights in teahouses
  • 12 days walking with full porterage
  • Group normally 4 to 16 plus tour leader and local staff. Minimum age: 16
  • Altitude maximum: 18,192ft (5,545m); average: 12,795ft (3,900m)
  • Travel by private minibus and two internal flights
  • Between five and eight hours walking per day, with some longer days
  • Staff carry oxygen and a first-aid kit on trek
  • 30 November 2024 departure led by Valerie Parkinson, Wanderlust World Guide Awards Winner 2021
  • Several departures in 2024 led by Sukman Tamang, joint winner of Exodus Leader of the Year Award 2022
  • Expedition departures available in April including two nights at Everest Base Camp
Inkludert
  • All breakfasts included
  • Morning bed tea on trek
  • Welcome drink at each overnight lodge
  • Three nights in standard hotels and 12 nights in teahouses
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout, plus local staff
  • Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
  • Full porterage throughout trek
  • Exodus kitbag
  • Trekking map (provided locally)
  • Trekking permit and national park fees
Ikke inkludert
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request, Kathmandu only)
  • Visas and vaccinations
  • Sleeping bag
  • Down jacket
  • Hire package including down jacket and sleeping bag

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Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination
  • Three nights in standard hotels and 12 nights in teahouses
  • 12 days walking with full porterage
  • Group normally 4 to 16 plus tour leader and local staff. Minimum age: 16
  • Altitude maximum: 18,192ft (5,545m); average: 12,795ft (3,900m)
  • Travel by private minibus and two internal flights
  • Between five and eight hours walking per day, with some longer days
  • Staff carry oxygen and a first-aid kit on trek
  • 30 November 2024 departure led by Valerie Parkinson, Wanderlust World Guide Awards Winner 2021
  • Several departures in 2024 led by Sukman Tamang, joint winner of Exodus Leader of the Year Award 2022
  • Expedition departures available in April including two nights at Everest Base Camp
Food
Breakfast is included throughout the trip. In the teahouses, breakfast will be a choice of bread (a slice of toast, chapatti or Tibetan bread), egg (boiled, fried or omelette), and either muesli or porridge each day. Hot tea/coffee will also be served. On specific days, there will not be a choice for breakfast and either a trekkers breakfast (egg, hash brown, baked beans and toast) or a pancake with jam/honey will be served. You may also be able to supplement your included breakfast with additional items on the teahouse menu should you wish, additional items that are not included in the set menu should be ordered and paid for separately. Please note, some more remote teahouses/lodges are unable to provide an extensive menu due to irregular delivery schedules and during periods of bad weather or a high volume of trekkers, there may be a more limited menu choice . Lunch will be taken at a teahouse en route – sometimes one of your guides will go ahead with the group’s order to make it more expedient. Dinner will be in the same teahouse that you sleep at (this is custom in Nepal as teahouses base their room rate on it). Although most lodges have almost identical menus, they are reasonably extensive and offer a varied selection, ranging from traditional Nepalese dhal bhat to pizza and apple pie. Dhal bhat is the staple diet in Nepal and comes in many different forms but generally comprises curried lentils and meat or vegetables, some rice, and a pickle/chutney. Another popular snack is momos; a Nepalese dumpling, fried or steamed, filled with meat or vegetables. Although meat is available in the teahouses, we advise against eating it on trek. The meat has often been carried in the heat for several days before reaching the lodges and can cause stomach upsets or illness. Germs can also be spread by handling dirty money – we recommend using hand sanitiser. If you have a gluten-free diet, we strongly recommend you bring extra food and snacks with you to supplement the food on trek as there will be little variety available to you, particularly for breakfast. Even many of the soups are powdered and contain gluten. Gluten-free breakfast options are limited to vegetable fried rice and a choice of egg. On specific days only, a trekkers breakfast (without the toast/with an extra egg) will be served. Breakfast options for vegans will be limited to a choice of muesli/porridge with water each day, and on specific days only, a trekkers breakfast (without the egg), or vegetable fried rice. If you are lactose intolerant and not vegan, the same will apply although you will also have a choice of egg each day. If you buy imported food and drink on trek, you will spend more than the suggested amount. Drinking water Staying hydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity but particularly so at altitude where it is generally recommended to drink at least 0.7gal to 1gal (three to four litres) per person per day. We strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water on trek as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic pollution in Nepal. The teahouses sell boiled water for approximately 150-300 Nepalese rupees (US$1.15-US$2.30) per litre (the price increases the higher you trek), which should not require treating. This is also perfect for a bedtime refill as it can double up as a hot-water bottle. Alternatively, all teahouses provide free cold water. This should not be drunk untreated, we recommend you bring a reusable bottle with you and use an effective form of water treatment. There are many products available that are more effective than the traditional purification tablets – we recommend talking to an outdoor retailer for the latest advice as technologies are improving all the time: make sure to check the product’s performance in cold/freezing conditions and consider battery life (lithium batteries are best in cold conditions). Handheld UV filters, such as a SteriPEN, are very effective, can treat 0.25gal (1 litre) of water in a couple of minutes and the water is ready immediately – look for lightweight lithium battery models and remember you will need to bring a wide-mouthed bottle (eg Nalgene) for use with these devices. There are also an array of water filter and purifier bottles on the market but check their weight, capacity and performance in freezing conditions. Exodus has partnered with Water-to-Go, a filtration system that eliminates more than 99.99 percent of all microbiological contaminants from any non-saltwater source – please visit Water-to-Go for more information. Exodus customers can claim 15 percent off your first order, and better still, 15 percent of the purchase value will be donated to the Exodus Travels Foundation. Please note, if the water freezes it will clog up the filter – in this event, defrost before use by sitting the filter in lukewarm water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Weather

The main trekking season in Nepal is from October to mid-May when daytime temperatures at most altitudes are generally comfortable for walking, the sky is clear much of the time and rain and snow are occasional occurrences. Daytime temperatures will vary from 15C to 35C (59F to 95F) in the Kathmandu Valley to around 10C (50F) at 11,810ft (3,600m) and progressively lower the higher we go. Different seasons offer different advantages for trekking.

Post-monsoon/autumn: Mid-September to November

The main trekking season in Nepal. Day temperatures in Kathmandu are approximately above 20C (68F). Skies are usually clear and days on trek are sunny and mild with clear mountain views. Nights will be colder with temperatures dropping as low as -10C (14F) at the highest altitudes.

Winter: December to end of February

Despite the cooler conditions, this is an ideal time to trek in Nepal. Skies are usually very clear, especially in December, and the mountain views are at their best. Nights will be very cold with temperatures down to -20C (-4F) at the highest altitudes but days are pleasant and sunny. The trails are also much less busy at this time of year. In Kathmandu, maximum daytime temperatures are 19C (66F).

Pre-monsoon/spring: March to May

Both day and night temperatures will be warmer in general but often a haze will build in the afternoons. It is very hot in the lowlands and temperatures rise to 35C (95F) in Kathmandu. Flowers bloom in this season, one of the reasons people chose to trek in spring.

Snow should be expected on any departure, usually at the higher altitudes.

Please remember, in any mountain area the weather is never wholly predictable, and you should be equipped to deal with any differences in weather beyond the conditions described above.

Is this trip for you?

This is trip has been rated Activity Level 5 (Challenging). Please refer to our Activity Level guidelines and walking and trekking fitness training guide.

There are 12 days of walking with full porterage throughout – you need only carry your daypack. You should have some trekking experience and if you do not regularly exercise or hillwalk then you should do some physical preparation beforehand. The trail crosses approximately seven modern suspension bridges (twice), all of which have mesh sides; some are quite long and high, so anyone with a strong fear of heights or vertigo may find them difficult.

The maximum altitude on this trek is 18,192ft (5,545m) and the average is approximately 12,795ft (3,900m). Ample time is given for acclimatisation, but altitude is a factor and must be considered – please refer to the altitude warning in the Trip Notes.

This trip includes domestic flights – please refer to the Transport section of the Trip Notes for information about the safety of flying in Nepal.

Walking hours stated within the itinerary are given as approximates only. Timings stated exclude lunch stops and will vary depending on the pace of your group.

To help you better prepare for your Nepal holiday, please also see our Nepal Destination Guide.

Why Trek with Exodus?

More than 30 years’ experience organising treks in Nepal

• You can talk to Exodus office staff who have done the treks themselves

• Experienced English-speaking local leaders who are qualified in first aid and trained in recognising and dealing with altitude sickness

• One of the highest staff-to-client ratios on the trek with one staff member to every four clients.

• All staff (leaders, guides and porters) are fully insured and paid a fair wage

• Carefully planned ascent rates and itineraries with built-in acclimatisation and contingency days

• Staff carry oxygen and a first-aid kit

• Self-assessment acute mountain sickness cards used to monitor every client at altitude

• Established protocol for Lukla flight delays – see below

Nepal Flight Safety

Many of our treks in Nepal use domestic flights to reach the trekking areas.  The mountainous Nepalese terrain is subject to changeable weather, which makes flying conditions complex and challenging, and unfortunately there are significantly more incidents here than in other countries, including fatalities.  The EU highlighted the poor safety record in Nepal in 2013 by including all Nepalese-registered airlines on the EU banned list, which prevents them from flying in EU airspace. While no Nepalese-registered airlines currently fly within the EU, the EU instigated this ban to highlight the risk of flying in Nepal to EU citizens.  These airlines are unlikely to be members of any internationally recognised safety audit systems and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Nepal does not operate to the same standards as those of Western nations.

Flying within Nepal is therefore a known risk, and we strongly encourage you to consider this carefully before booking. We suggest you refer to the following sources:

The current travel advice for Nepal issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The Air Safety Network entry for Nepal

In response to concerns over this safety record, Exodus arranges for independent air-safety auditors to visit Nepal annually to assess the suitability of the available carriers. We then restrict our use to only those approved as part of this audit. In emergency situations, we will need to use helicopters, so we also have a list of approved helicopter carriers.  Should concerns arise regarding the safety of an airline on our approved list, we will remove the carrier from the list immediately, and it would only be reinstated once our air-safety auditors are confident that the airline meets acceptable safety standards.

We appreciate that you may have concerns about flying within Nepal, so we ask that you please consider all the information above when deciding to book this holiday.

Internal flight delays

Adverse weather conditions at Lukla airport occasionally mean that flights to/from Manthali or Kathmandu cannot operate. We include an additional day at the end of the itinerary to allow for this, but, on occasion, persistent bad weather may delay the start of your trek or return to Kathmandu.

Should there be a lengthy delay at the start of a trip, we aim to provide a shortened Everest trek, but if adverse weather conditions continue and the main objective of the trek becomes impossible to reach, an alternative trek to another region of Nepal will be offered. When fixed-wing planes are unable to fly, but helicopters to Lukla are available, clients may choose to travel by helicopter; in this event, the price per person will be approximately US$600 per person, of which Exodus will cover half.

Should there be a significant delay at the end of your trek, we will endeavor to get you on the first available fixed-wing flights to Manthali/Kathmandu. If helicopters are allowed to fly, we will consider paying for these on a case-by-case basis to enable clients to meet their international flights. In the case of persistent adverse weather, Exodus will rebook international flights for Flight Inclusive clients. Please note, clients booking on a Land Only basis will be responsible for rebooking their onward travel and for any associated costs.

All flights to and from Lukla will no longer operate in/out of Kathmandu Airport (KTM), these flights have been transferred to operate in/out of Manthali Airport (RHP), which is in the Tamakoshi River Valley in Manthali, 82mi (132km) east of Kathmandu. The journey from Kathmandu to Manthali is a four-hour bus drive in the early morning and the return leg from Manthali to Kathmandu is usually five to six hours due to heavier traffic later in the day. The flight time between Manthali and Lukla is about 20 minutes.

It is necessary to depart your hotel in Kathmandu at approximately 3am by bus to ensure arriving in Manthali for 7am-7.30am in time for the flights to Lukla (between 8.30am-9am). Your Kathmandu hotel will provide a packed breakfast for the journey.

Priser / Datoer

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TILGJENGELIGE DATOER PRIS (1 VOKSEN) PRIS (1 BARN) Enkeltromstillegg STATUS REISE
lør, 30 mar 2024 / søn, 14 apr 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
tor, 04 apr 2024 / søn, 21 apr 2024 NOK 45 050 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 06 apr 2024 / søn, 21 apr 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
tor, 11 apr 2024 / søn, 28 apr 2024 NOK 40 270 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
tor, 18 apr 2024 / søn, 05 mai 2024 NOK 40 270 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 27 apr 2024 / søn, 12 mai 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 21 sep 2024 / søn, 06 okt 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 05 okt 2024 / søn, 20 okt 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 12 okt 2024 / søn, 27 okt 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 19 okt 2024 / søn, 03 nov 2024 NOK 31 395 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 26 okt 2024 / søn, 10 nov 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 02 nov 2024 / søn, 17 nov 2024 NOK 31 395 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 09 nov 2024 / søn, 24 nov 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 16 nov 2024 / søn, 01 des 2024 NOK 31 395 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 30 nov 2024 / søn, 15 des 2024 NOK 35 490 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
lør, 21 des 2024 / søn, 05 jan 2025 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 Tilgjengelige
TILGJENGELIGE DATOER PRIS (1 VOKSEN) PRIS (1 BARN) ENKELTROMSTILLEGG STATUS REISE
lør, 30 mar 2024 / søn, 14 apr 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
tor, 04 apr 2024 / søn, 21 apr 2024 NOK 45 050 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 06 apr 2024 / søn, 21 apr 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
tor, 11 apr 2024 / søn, 28 apr 2024 NOK 40 270 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
tor, 18 apr 2024 / søn, 05 mai 2024 NOK 40 270 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 27 apr 2024 / søn, 12 mai 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 21 sep 2024 / søn, 06 okt 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 05 okt 2024 / søn, 20 okt 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 12 okt 2024 / søn, 27 okt 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 19 okt 2024 / søn, 03 nov 2024 NOK 31 395 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 26 okt 2024 / søn, 10 nov 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 02 nov 2024 / søn, 17 nov 2024 NOK 31 395 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 09 nov 2024 / søn, 24 nov 2024 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 16 nov 2024 / søn, 01 des 2024 NOK 31 395 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 30 nov 2024 / søn, 15 des 2024 NOK 35 490 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel
lør, 21 des 2024 / søn, 05 jan 2025 NOK 32 760 På forespørsel NOK 1 845 På forespørsel

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