Namaste,

• A 19-day trip including 15 days fully catered trek supported by an experienced Australian Guide with 30 years Himalayan experience 

• 3 nights in eclectic Kathmandu at a really nice hotel such as Hotel Mums Home 

• Spectacular return mountain flight from Lukla to Kathmandu 

• Accommodation in preselected lodges with a night’s alpine tenting over the spectacular Kongma La pass 

• Trekking along less travelled paths within a non-tourist season 

• Stupefying winter mountain scenery 

• Price $3600 AUD ex Kathmandu, Nepal 

• We have been travelling to the Everest region since the early 1990s and have a deep understanding of the environment and culture

• Our Everest Base Camp expeditions take different routes to the main tourist trails

• We are flexible and nimble and can take advantages of opportunities along the way.

• We use an experienced Western Guide and Nepali staff who are extremely experienced in the region and trekking at altitude.

• Our staff have been with us for many years and love sharing their culture. We pay them directly. No agents are involved and we insure all of our staff.

• Profits flow directly to earthquake affected regions and assist in Post COVID rebuilding.

• We have more days acclimatising than the standard which gives you a better opportunity to achieve your goal and enjoy it.

• We know and choose the best lodges and we use really good hotels in Kathmandu, such as Mums Home Hotel in Thamel.

• We have a comprehensive medical kit including oxygen and Gamow bag.

• We pay 5 kg excess baggage on your Lukla flights.

• We provide sterilized (preboiled) water each day, a complimentary HGA Kit bag, to keep at the of the trip, a down sleeping bag and fleece liner for use on the trek and qualified advice on gear selection and purchase.

• We travel in winter allowing for general better views and more stable weather.

 

Day 01

Arrive Kathmandu (1400m) and transfer to Hotel in Thamel. The trip officially commences. Tea on arrival. Gear check, distribution of kit bags, sleeping bags and mats and meeting around 430pm. Dinner at Bon Appetit or similar restaurant near the hotel around 630pm.

Meals provided – None

Day 02

Breakfast at hotel at around 730am, gear check, walk to Monkey Temple (optional), free time for shopping and exploration of Kathmandu and dinner at Bon Appetit. Packing gear into kitbags and day packs and weighing of luggage.

Meals provided – Breakfast

Day 03.

Early breakfast. Fly to Lukla (2890m, 45- minute flight) early morning and trek to Phakding 2610m(2-3 hours trek). Overnight in lodge.

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 04. 

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m, 6 hours). Lodge in Namche.

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 05.

Rest and Acclimatisation day in Namche Bazaar. Climb up to Shyangboche and descend back to Namche 3 hours. Shopping and exploration in Namche in the afternoon.

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 06.

Namche Bazaar to Phortse (3950m) 5hrs

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 07.

Phortse to Pangboche (3985m) 3hrs

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 08.

Pangboche to Dingboche village (4410m) 3hrs

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 09.

Dingboche to Chukkhung (4730m) 2 to 3hrs

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 10.

Rest day and exploration in Chukkhung (optional ascent of Chukkhung Ri 5550m, 4 to 5 hours return)

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 11.

Chukung to Pokalde Base Camp (5300m) 3 hrs

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 12.

Over the Kongma La 5545m and to Lobuche (4910) 5hrs

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 13.

Lobuche to Gorak Shep ( 5164m) 3 to 4hrs then ascend Kala Pattar( 5643m and descend to Gorak Shep 3 hours)

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 14.

Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp (5380m, 1.5 to 2.5 hrs) then descend to Dughla (4620m, 3 to 4 hours)

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 15.

Dughla to Tengboche (3687m, 6hrs)

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 16.

Tengboche to Namche (3440m, 3.5 to 4.5 hrs)

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 17.

Namche to Lukla (2890m, 6 to 8hrs)

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 18.

Contingency Day

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 19.

Fly to Kathmandu

Meals provided – B, L & D

Day 20.

Trip Officially Ends after breakfast. 

Meals  – B

 Included:

Transfers to and from Kathmandu Airport to Hotel 

Accommodation (twin share) in a really nice hotel such as Hotel Mums Home. Private room extra charge. 

Breakfasts in Kathmandu at your Hotel 

Return flights to Lukla airport in the Everest Region 

20 kg baggage allowance (5 carry on and 15 checked) on the Lukla return flights 

Porter to carry all your gear (max 15 kg each) 

Experienced Australian guide, qualified in Wilderness First Aid to accompany from Kathmandu 

Expert experienced Nepali guide 

Comprehensive Expedition medical kit Gamow Bag Medical Oxygen 

Breakfast, lunch and dinner at lodges and in tented camps on the trek 

3 man tents for two people per tent. ( private tent extra charge) 

Boiled drinking water for the next day and evening 

Morning washing water 

All Trekking permit fees. 

Entry fees to Sagarmatha National Park 

Expedition kit bag for you to keep 

Down sleeping bag for use during the trek 

Insulated mat for use during the trek 

Pre-trip gear advice

Not included:

Soft Drinks

Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu

Taxis/travel in Kathmandu

Alcohol

Bottled water

Personal trekking gear

Personal medical kit

Travel insurance

Flights to and from Australia

Personal phone calls

Tips to staff

Visa

 

 In Kathmandu, we normally stay at Mums Home Hotel, a funky and welcoming 3-star hotel close to Thamel. It has big rooms, great showers and beds, good WIFI, a beaut breakfast and very helpful staff. It is a home for us and we hope you like it too. Twin-share accommodation is included in your trip price, however, there is a range of rooms from singles to a family apartment that can be arranged. 

On the trail in the Everest region, we use lodges that we have been using for years. 

We have chosen them because they are warm and friendly, have reliable and tasty food and act sustainably. Your trip price includes a twin share room. 

When tenting over the Kongma la we use only the most proven winter and mountaineering tents made in Australia specifically for the purpose. They are 3 person tents which are allocated to two.

 

Everest Base Camp Via The Kongma La

25th November – 14th December 2021

 

 

The cost for the Everest Base Camp via the Kongma La trek is $3,600 ex Kathmandu, Nepal

 

 

Want more information? Download and have a look at our expedition notes for the Everest Base Camp Via The Kongma La trek. This has all the essential information you need to know before booking. After booking, we will send you additional expedition notes, including; a gear list, checklist and essential information regarding arrival into Kathmandu. You will have everything you need to know to be fully prepared for this once in a lifetime expedition! 

EXPEDITION NOTES – CLICK HERE