Nepal, 07th Jan, 2017 - From the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and climb of Kilimanjaro, the ascent to Everest base camp is one of the world’s great iconic walks. If you love walking trekking to Everest base camp has to be on your bucket list.

Taking us to the most iconic base camp of all, at the foot of the greatest mountain in the world, Mount Everest (8848m), this is one of the world's classic treks. Walking through Sherpa country past cultivated fields and small villages, we have time to acclimatize before reaching spectacular high altitude scenery: the incredible monastery at Thyangboche, views of Ama Dablam, Everest and other mighty Himalayan peaks. As well as reaching Base Camp, we have the opportunity to climb Kala Pattar (5545m) for a magnificent view of the highest mountain on Earth.

Our lodge-based trek follows faithfully in the footsteps of Edmund Hillary allowing plenty of time to acclimatize properly and enjoy the views. The trek starts with the rollercoaster flight into Lukla: make sure you sit on the left for your first great views of the Everest region. The landing at Lukla can be a white knuckle affair but the pilots are incredibly skilful dropping the plane down onto a short steep runway.

Once your crew is assembled you start your trek passing through Sherpa villages with well cultivated fields. The trail is generally downhill for the first day but day two starts with a long hard climb to Namche, a surprisingly large town where even Illy coffee and a chocolate brownie are found.

Crossing the suspension bridges that span the Dudh Koshi river, you climb to Tengboche with its incredible monastery set against the backdrop of Ama Dablam, Everest and Lohtse. Next stop is Pheriche and then after a few more days you arrive in Gorak Shep the last stop before Everest Base Camp.

A short climb to the top of Kala Pattar (5545m) for a breath-taking view of the highest mountain on Earth. You then descend again to Dingboche and over the next three days retrace your steps to Lukla to relax and celebrate.

For all private trekkers we are able to arrange an overnight stay at Everest Base Camp during the main climbing season from March through May. This is a very unique experience for trekkers as they get to join the campsite of an Everest expedition team and can walk all the way up to the crampon point on the Khumbu icefall.

About the company:

Makalu Adventure is a leading Tour Operator and Holiday planners that offer adventure travel and tours within the Himalayas of Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. They have a professional team of travel consultants and tour guides who can help you all the way of your vacation.


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