Everest Base Camp Trek

October 2012, Nepal

This 19 day trek from 13 - 31 October 2012 will take you through beautiful valleys, dense forests and across glacial rivers to the world famous Everest Base Camp. The route also takes in the renowned Everest viewpoint of Kalapatar at 5545m.

Nepal is a country in a league of its own with breathtakingly beautiful scenery, a fascinating culture and friendly people. Meeting the villagers whilst trekking through this landlocked gem of a nation is one of its greatest pleasures.

The route will take you via the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar through beautiful valleys, dense forests and across glacial rivers before you reach the renowned viewpoint of Kalapatar, on the approach to Everest Base Camp, and see the highest mountain on the planet. There is also time to explore the colourful and frenetic capital of Kathmandu.

Guide itinerary:

Day 1: Depart UK, fly to Kathmandu
Day 2: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel in Thamel area
Day 3: Take a tour around Kathmandu
Day 4: Stunning early flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, gateway to the Everest region
Day 5: Trek Namche Hill and on to Namche itself
Day 6: A rest day in Namche; explore the markets and acclimatise
Day 7 - 9: Namche to Dingboche (4100m) including an acclimatisation day
Day 10 - 13: Dingboche to Lobuche and on to the highest point at Kalapatar (5545m) and Base Camp itself
Day 14 - 16: Lukla, via Pengboche, home to Khumbu’s oldest gompa, and yeti relics
Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, time to explore or visit community project
Day 18: Depart Kathmandu
Day 19: Arrive London

For more information on the itinerary, fundraising options and the registration process please download an information pack or sign up online.