Explore the hidden
Spirit of Himalayas with
EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK [19 Days]
AMONG WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ADVENTURE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
TRIP FACTS: ? Price starting from USD 1460 per
person ? Group size: 1 -12 ? 3 nights 4* hotel in Kathmandu, 15 nights lodge/teahouse during trekking in Everest
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu Day 02 Kathmandu preparation and sightseeing Day 03 Fly to Lukla and start trek until day 17 Day 18 Lukla-Kathmandu by flight Day 19 Final Departure
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Trip Description “Everest Base Camp Trek” is one of the most famous in the world and the magic begins on the flight to Lukla, with breathtaking views of the Khumbu region. From Lukla the scenic trail proceeds through beautiful Sherpa villages and lush valleys before spending a day to acclimatize and perhaps enjoy the colorful Saturday market at Namche Bazaar. You will experience incredible views of the Himalayan Mountains, vast glaciers and Monastery (Tengboche - also home to the world’s highest Buddhist monastery) on the way to Everest Base Camp. Dingboche boasts more stunning views of the mountains, villages and valleys and allows another day for acclimatization. On to Gorak Shep, you will pass monuments erected to commemorate the deaths of (several) Sherpa who perished in avalanches. The Everest Base Camp consists of semi permanent camps set up by mountaineers and Mt. Everest is not visible from this area. Hike to Kala Pattar, a shelf at the foot of Mt. Pumori, and see the spectacular views unfold of the south face of Mt. Everest. With a sense of achievement and the thrill of the return journey (from Everest Base Camp), it will be time to head back to Lukla.
Trip Grading And Health Requirement This trek is a moderate trek. However participants must be in good health and physical condition. It is vital that participants with pre-existing medical problems or conditions make these known to Himalayan Glacier at the time of booking. Medical and evacuation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. It is also important that you consult your doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements for your trip. Himalayan Glacier reserves the right to require a medical certificate prior to booking your trip. The Everest Base Camp Trek usually demand 4-5 hours of walking everyday; walking up to Namche Bazzar & Everest Base Camp are slightly longer days need up to 7 hours of walking. You should be prepared 4-7 hours of walking or jugging exercise everyday before at least 3 months before your Everest Base Camp Trek starts because you are walking on high altitude. And also you must need a positive attitude and a strong determination; previous hiking/camping experience preferred and no technical experience need.
Trekking Route MAP
Trekking in Nepal offers a unique and unforgettable experience with awe inspiring views of the worlds highest and most beautiful mountains. Seize the opportunity to visit the famed Base Camp, from where Sir Edmund Hilary and Tensing Norgay made the first successful summit attempt of the phenomenal peak of Mt. Everest. Himalayan Glacier Trekking offers an exceptional 16 day trek of the Solu Khumbu region that is guaranteed to leave you spellbound.
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Arrive in Kathmandu Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we will greet you at the airport and accompany you to the Hotel Shanker or similar standard hotel. There will be time to rest and take in this vibrant city's energy, before a welcome dinner at a traditional Nepalese Restaurant. Over night at Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation The day will start with a guided tour of Kathmandu's historical and spiritual attractions; including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddha Nath, one of the largest stupas in the world. In the afternoon there will be pre-trip discussion where you can meet your trek leader and other team members, as well as ask any questions you may have about the upcoming adventure.
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Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding; 3-4 hour trek (trekking times only) After an early morning flight (40 min flight) to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) and final preparations, the trekking starts. From Lukla you'll pass Chaurikharka village and make a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the bank of the Dudhkosi River until camp at Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) is reached. To assist acclimatization, this first day is short. But if people are still interested to do some more activities they will have an opportunity to do the side trip to monastery from the hotel.
Phakding -Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hour The trail crosses Dudhkoshi River over a long suspension bridge, walking through beautiful pine forest and then leads you along the river to Hilary's Suspension Bridge. Today en route you will see first view of the Mt Everest. The trail further climbs to Namche Bazaar which is the gate way to Mt. Everest and is the main trading centre of this region. This day, you will overnight in Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft).
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Namche Bazaar: rest day. This is the first of the two scheduled 'acclimatization' days. You can spend it taking a day hike to Thame, visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. It's the main centre of the Khumbu region and has shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Saturday.
Namche Bazaar - Khumjung: 4 hour Today's route starts by climbing up to the Shyangboche airstrip. Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese scheme to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on Earth. Overnight in Khumjung (3,810m/12,500ft)
Khumjung - Tengboche: 4-5 hour From here the trail will descend slightly to Dudhkoshi at 3250m. Then a steep ascent will bring you to the famous Tengboche Gompa, with its stunning background of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest and other peaks.
Tengboche - Dingboche: 5-6 hour There's a slight descent early today through lush forest, before the gradual climb up to the valleys highest year round settlement of Pangboche (3,860m/12,664ft). Continue ascending in the afternoon through alpine meadows and yak herds, eventually reaching Dingboche.
Dingboche: rest day The second acclimatization day will be spent at Dingboche. As at Namche Bazaar, there is a side-trip planned from Dingboche, or you can rest. The side trip will wind up the valley to Chhukung or Nagarjun Hill for sensational views.
Dingboche - Duglha: 3-4 hour Today is a climb to Duglha (4,620m/15,158ft) where we will stay overnight to complete acclimatization. From here there are stunning views of Tawachee and Cholatse (64440m).
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Duglha - Lubuche: 2-4 hour The trail goes from Duglha directly up to the Khumbu Glacier for an hour, then left into the memorial area before reaching the village of Lubuche (4,930m/12,894ft). By this stage the effects of the altitude will be kicking in and you can expect colder nights.
Lubuche - Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp - Gorak Shep: 5-6 hour The trail continues climb to Gorak Shep. This day leads you finally to the Everest Base Camp (5,357m/17,575ft) walking through rocky and glacial trails where climbers gather for summiting Everest. After visiting the Evereat Base Camp you will return to Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929ft) for overnight.
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Gorak Shep - Kala Pattar - Lubuche: 6-7 hour Today early morning your leader will knock your door to wake up you with a dark climb up to the Kala Pattar. It takes a couple of hours to walk up to the famous viewing point of Kala Pattar (Black Rock) at 5,545m/18,192ft ; this small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam you can get without climbing. After breakfast you will continue the trek we'll return to Lobuje (4930m/12894ft) for overnight.
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Lubuche - Pangboche: 5-6 hour The trek retraces halfway back and lunch at Pheriche. Finally the trek ends at Pangboche (3,860m/12,664ft), which lies on the bank of Imja Khola.In Pangboche you will visit one of the oldest monastery and village.
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Pangboche - Namche Bazaar: 5-6 hour. Now the trail retraces the same way back, stopping at Tengboche. During the November-December full moon the colorful Mani Rimdu festival is held here with much singing and dancing. Overnight in Namche Bazaar (3,400m/11,286ft)
Namche Bazaar - Phakding: 5-6 hour Today the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy natural trail. Overnight in Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft)
Phakding - Lukla: 3-4 hour And finally today the trail will lead you back to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft). On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate the completion of your trek.
Lukla - Kathmandu After an early morning flight to Kathmandu, you'll head to your hotel. Today is a well-earned day to put up your weary feet and gratefully rediscover all of civilization's perks. You could catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights missed during your first day in Kathmandu. Finally there'll be an evening celebration dinner together.
Farewell friend Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. Or get ready for the next adventure
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Important Note & Optional Activities Your safety is of paramount concern whilst traveling with Himalayan Glacier Trekking. Please note that your trek leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, however as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, the health of member can all contribute to changes the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary. Sometime we were facing problem of flight to/from Lukla delayed by few hours or cancelled for a day or more because of bad weather. Rarely even in the best trekking season the weather will be unfavorable due to global warming so we always recommend you to add one/two additional night in Kathmandu after your base camp trek if possible just for incase. If everything runs smoothly on this day/s you can do other activities like sightseeing, rafting or jungle safaris etc as you like.
Arrival and Departure points Arrival A Himalayan Glacier Trekking’s representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan Airport, (5 kilometer southwest from central KTM) and transport you to your Kathmandu Hotel. We will later join you for a welcome drink and cover off any questions you may have and give you any helful tips for your time in Kathmandu.
HGT has a philosophy with trip inclusions: - as much as possible is included so HGT customers know the total cost of the adventure trip up front. The only additional cost is your own airfare to the destination, personal travel insurance, visa fees, guide/porter tips at the end of your trip and of course – your own spending money for showers, laundry and souvenirs.
Trip Cost Includes • • • • • • • • • • • • •
All domestic flights and hotel/airport transfer All accommodation and meals during the trip All costs for leaders, Sherpa, assistant trek leaders and porters; including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging Shankar Hotel or similar standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu All ground transport in private vehicles Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag Welcome and farewell dinner All necessary paper work and permits A comprehensive medical kit Portable Altitudes Chamber (PAC) for safety measures (Only for group size greater than 4) All government and local taxes Himalayan Glacier kit bag
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Visa fees Airfare to and from Kathmandu Excess baggage charges Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu Travel and rescue insurance Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills or extra porters) Tips for guides and porters
Departure Our last evening together is spent farewell celebration dinner, reminisce, view photos and talk about next year's Himalayan Glacier Trekking adventures. The next morning is spent soaking up the unique life of Kathmandu before preparing to fly back home; on time you will be transport to airport. Both airport pick up and drop service are included on our package. .
Group size, operation and our trek staff For the Everest Base Camp trek, there will be one leader, one assistant leader and one Sherpa porter for each group of two trekkers. This arrangement ensures that should any one of them fall ill, the trip can still go on as planned. We can run the Everest Base Camp trek for groups of any size, but generally have a maximum of ten people, as we've found this to be the optimum size for a successful trip. However if you'd like to make a group booking for more than twelve people it can easily be arranged. Here at Himalayan Glacier Trekking, we firmly believe that the way to get the most out of your staff is to treat them well; a happy staff is a hard-working staff. And this belief manifests itself in every way we deal with our staff. We employ only local leaders and staff to help sustain the local communities we work with. We provide training for all our staff and all our trek leaders are trained in the following as a minimum; • • • • • •
Intensive Wilderness First Aid Trekking Guide Training Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet English Language Conservation & Bio-diversity Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (for expedition leaders)
So, we can guarantee you your trip will be led by the best, most professional and experienced guides there are. All of our guides fluent English-speakers and if you like we also have guides fluent in other languages (French, Spanish, Japanese, German and Italian). All our guides are carefully selected for their experience, leadership skills and personal ability. We have learnt that effective leadership is a vital for a trip to be safe, enjoyable and successful. In fact, not only are all our guides experienced working in these regions, but most of them actually grew up in these mountainous regions of Nepal. Its home for them, it's in their blood. They're not 'familiar' with local communities; they're a part of them. They don't 'know' local culture, they practice it. They truly love their home and relish getting the opportunity to show travelers why. To meet our team, check out the Guide Profile Page.
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Meals and Accommodation
Kathmandu. During your trekking you will spend 15 nights at the local best available hotel/lodge. All accommodation is based on twin share. We will provide you single supplement if there is different sex. On request single supplement will be charge US$300. Toilet Facilities - On trek, toilet facilities are available at Tea Houses but some places beyond your expectation and available a local toilet.
Guidance on tipping and extra money
All Meals on full board basis will be provided during the spent on trek. Three meals (Nepali, Sherpa, Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian cushion) a day will be provided from the teahouse/lodge menus. Each day dinner and breakfast are used to take in the same lodge you spend the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to destination. Reception, farewell dinner and breakfast will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu. Accommodation for Everest base camp trek is included in the trip cost and we have chosen accommodation options based on the following criteria; standard of hygiene, standard of service, location, food standards and cost. There are two styles of accommodation; this depends on the itinerary you choose for the trek. During the Everest Base Camp Trek you will spend three nights at 4 -star Shankar hotel or similar standard hotel in
We are proposing you a complete Everest Base Camp Trek with the most required expenses. However you do still have to look after your personal expenses, cold beverage, mineral water, extra meals and drinks (more than 3 meals a day) , other services not mention service Includes column etc. so you should be planning to bring at least US$10 to $ 20 per day for these expenses. It is not necessary to obtain local money prior to departure. There are ATMS and money changer in Kathmandu where you can easily use your credit card, Debit card, Master card, Visa card etc to withdraw local currency. In regards of tipping; it has become a cultural and every staff do expect something from their guest at the end of the trip. Tipping is something to express your satisfaction of the trek towards their services. While we talking about the standard tipping; 10 to 12% % of the total amount you will be paying for the trip will be an approximate tipping as it is an international American tipping standard. However it is not mandatory and you can tip them as according to the services and the way they look after you in mountain and as according to your financial conditions.
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Remaining Trip Payment
Trekking Equipment
Your remaining balance of the trek will be paid upon your arrival in Kathmandu before the trip starts. Payments can be paid by traveler’s cheque or by master card, visa card, credit card or by cash. Please note that there will be 3.5% surcharge if you will use visa/master/credit card. There will be no any service charge on traveler cheque or cash.
The following basic equipments check lists should help you with your packing. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek your packed trek bag should not weigh more than 33 pounds or 15 kg.
Travel Insurance It is a condition of joining any Himalayan Glacier holiday that you are insured against medical and personal accident risks. This insurance must include costs, air ambulance and helicopter rescue services. We also strongly recommend that you take out cancellation insurance. You should be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, cover for this type of travel. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection and covers you for the activities involved. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday; if you cannot provide this at the start of the holiday, you will be required to take out a suitable policy at that time. If this is not done or impossible for practical reasons, then you will not be allowed to continue with your trip and will not be entitled to any refund for services not provided.
Baggage allowance Maximum allowance for the domestic flights from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu is 20 KG. So if you having an excess baggage above this; you have pay by yourself, each excess bag charge will cost you approx $1 per KG. While in trek; your bag will be carried by our porters but the weight of your bags should not be more than 15KG (33 Pounds). You may leave your stuff, extra clothes, extra bags etc at Kathmandu hotel which you don’t require in trekking to minimize the weight of your trek bag. Your hotel will have free baggage storage facilities or you may alternatively keep your extra bags at our central office in Kathmandu before leaving to trek which will be safe and you can pick it up once return back.
Head: - Sun hat or scarf - Light balaclava or warm fleece hat - Sunglasses with UV protection Lower Body: - Under Garments - Hiking shorts - Lightweight cotton long pants - Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms - Fleece or wool pants - Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants Feet: - Thin, lightweight inner socks - Thick, warm wool hiking socks - Hiking boots with spare laces - Campshoes (sneakers and/or sandals) Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp Upper Body: - T-shirts - Light and expedition weight thermal tops - Fleece jacket or pullover - Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional) - Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket - Down vest and/or jacket * Hands: - Lightweight gloves - Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
Accessories: - Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F * - Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries - Small pad or combination lockto-lock - Trekking Bags * - Basic First Aid Kit * - Large plastic bags - for keeping items dry insidetrekbag - Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches) - Thermarest sleeping pad - Water bottles - Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc) Toiletries - 1 medium sized quick drying towel - Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable) - Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable) - Deodorants - Nail clippers - Face and body moisturizer - Feminine hygiene products - Small mirror Personal Hygiene - Wet wipes (baby wipes) - Tissue /toilet roll - We will serve a first aid kit box for your entire trek. However we suggest you to bring your own first aid for traveling.
Extras/Luxuries - Binoculars - Reading book - Trail Map/Guide book - Journal & Pen - Walkman - Pencils and small notebooks - Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
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A Typical Day On Trek At 6 am your Sherpa will knock on your door with a chirpy good morning, followed shortly by a basin of hot water to wash in. Then it's time to order breakfast, pack up your kit and head off to trek for the next three hours through forests, hills, mountains and local villages. You'll stop for an hour at a particularly pleasant spot along the way for a well-earned hot lunch. Then you'll then walk another three hours or so, before you stop for the night. Then you can have tea or coffee and some light
snacks, before exploring the area with trek leader or just relaxing until dinner is served in a warm dining hall. The evenings are spent reading or chatting with your fellow trekkers and crew about the trip so far(s). A pack of cards is an asset on these nights; the crew love teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Finally, it's off to bed for a well deserved night's rest before you start it all again.
General Information Best Season: We are capable of running this trek throughout the year. But according to lonely planate guide book and our experienced we recommend autumn (Sept, Oct & Nov) & spring (March, April & May) as the best seasons for the Everest Base Camp Trek. The weather is sunny and warm, but the nights are cold and can fall to freezing. Winter (Dec, Jan and Feb) is also good, only colder (obviously). Summer (Jun, Jul and Aug) is monsoon so visibility and rain are an issue.
Visa requirement: A tourist visa is required to travel in Nepal, for information on cost and an online application form go to: www.newweb.net/nepal_embassy/visafor m.htm or you can get the Nepal entry visa up on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. It is just easy to attain your Nepalese visa on arrival in Katmandu. Make the process easier by downloading & completing the application form, having the correct US$40 and two passport photographs. Also note that you should be having a passport valid for remaining at least of 6 months prior to the trek departure.
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): Our itinerary is planned with a high degree of minimization of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to kill. The higher the altitude the less oxygen there is in the air. On the summit of Kalapattar (5554m/18192ft), Everest Base Camp (5357m/17575ft) for example, there is 50% less oxygen than at sea level. Your body needs many days to adapt to this so for a safe trek it absolutely essential to allow for sufficient time for acclimatization. Sensible planning is therefore required to minimize the risk of AMS. We advise specially the guest(s) with known heart or lungs or blood diseases to consult their doctor before traveling. Mild headaches, fever, loss of appetite or stomach disorder are symptoms of AMS. Check out a reference website for AMS, Trek safe http://www.treksafe.com.au/medical/altitu de_illness.htm HGT’s itineraries are designed to try to prevent AMS but it is important to remember, some people can be more susceptible than others.
Vaccination: Vaccination is most important while travelling as to prevent yourself from the possible diseases. For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A etc. However it is not really a must to have but it is recommended. You should check up with your doctor prior to the departure to your trip. Your doctor will have access to the most up to date information on the required vaccinations for the country you will be visiting.
References, maps and books: Prior to the departing to Nepal or at its mountain, it is always good to have reading some travel reference books to know much about the country, its peoples and customs which help you a lot to prepare yourself for traveling smoothly.
Recommended books: - Lonely Planet, Nepal Travel Guide book, Trekking in the Everest Region Etc.
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Why your trip with Himalayan Glacier Trekking? Good question. These days it seems that every man and his brother are running an adventure tour company, so why should you choose us? We were hoping you'd ask that.
Who are we?
Social Commitments
Safety and Experience
We are a small, personalized firm specializing in treks, tours and expedition in the Himalayan region. We have more than 15 years of exprience in adventure travels; we have grown up; learning mistakes and comments from our valuable clients.
As Nepalese we love our country deeply, but at the same time we're not blind to its problems. And so we're committed to helping Nepal along the road to peace and prosperity in our own way. Part of this is our support for Child Environment Nepal (CEN). CEN is a non-government, non-profit organization committed to educating and caring for Nepali children orphaned by the Nepali civil war. Each year we contribute 10% of our annual profit to the organization. For more information on this inspiring organization or to find out how you can help, please visit at www.cennepal.org.np
Adventure travel done properly is not risky, but when not done properly things can go wrong - and very seriously so. Every year there are far too many deaths on the trails that could have been avoided had proper safety protocol been followed.Our safety record second to none. Our guides are trained in first aid and hygiene, first aid kits are taken on all trips and oxygen is supplied on higher altitude treks and expeditions. Our guides are highly skilled professionals who have been selected based on their technical proficiency, proven safety records, impeccable judgment and patient, supportive teaching styles. When it comes to keeping the overheads of our trips low, safety is one area we are simply not willing to
We're based in Kathmandu, but also operate in Bhutan, Tibet and India too. When we first started out on this journey, we were the only company to take a stand against the exploitation of porters and guides that was rife in the industry at the time (and to a large degree, still is). And as a result of this, most of our staff from the beginning has stayed with us all this time. Our leaders, Sherpas, cooks and porters work as a well-balanced team. We recognize them as the pillars of the company; we respect them, provide them insurance and equipment, guarantee them work, and pay them well. Our loyal, committed and experienced staffbase gives us the edge over our competition. In places like Nepal, money alone doesn't buy good service; only respect and trust, earned over years of working together, are what buy you a good experience. The upshot of this? You get to reap the benefits of the hard work we have put in over the years. And we get to keep doing what we love to do.
Environmental Sensitivity Annapurna (Ghandruk- Gherepani) & Dhaulagiri Cleanup Campaign We are keenly aware of the fragility of environment and cultures in which we tour and recognize our responsibility in maintaining them. After all, our business relies entirely on them and we plan to stay in business for a good while yet. All our staffs have been given environmental training and are all very sensitive to the delicate eco-systems we enter. "Take pictures, leave only foot prints" is our motto. We have launched a number of eco-projects in the last few years in co-operation with the Kathmandu Environment Education Project (KEEP). We're proud to say our last clean-up campaign at Dhaulagiri Base Camp removed 33,000 kilograms of tin, glass, batteries and cylinders from the area, and we also did The Annapurna (GhandrukGherepani) cleanup campaign. The sad truth is that most trekking companies are not environmentally responsible and these magical locales are suffering for it. Nevertheless we endeavor to be the role models for those around us and hope that our principles can contribute to awareness and change.
Client Care we’re well aware that there is only one reason why we are still in business after all this time; you. As such your well-being and satisfaction are our top priority. When you book with us we take care of everything. From carefully designing itineraries for proper acclimatization to upholding the most scrupulous sanitary standards in food preparation. Our guides are trained for remote emergencies and are well versed in local politics, culture and customs. We offer up-to-date pre-trip information, use only the best lodges, customize itineraries to suit your interests and cater to any dietary requirements. We have a fully staffed office in Kathmandu taking care of domestic flight ticketing, transfers, permits and visas. A member of our team will welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival in Katmandu and see to all your needs. We worry about these things, so you don't have to.
Financial Protection Going on any adventure trip will require an often substantial sum of money be paid in advance. Yet trusting a company you have no prior experience with is a risk. We, however, are a fully bonded trek operator authorized by His Majesty's Government Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Nepal Tourism Board, the Industry Department, the Company Registration Office, the Nepal Rashtra Bank and the Taxation Office. In short, you can rest safe that your payment is secure with us.
Competitively priced The packages we have offer unbeatable value for money. But you don't have to take our word on it; we actually recommend our clients shop around to other trekking companies to try to find a similar package at a better price. Unlike international operators, being based in Nepal allows us to keep our overheads to a minimum, so we can offer the same facilities as those provided by a Western company at literally a fraction of the price. We worry about these things, so you don't have to.
No Group Too Small Most trekking and hiking tour operators only guarantee to run treks and hikes when a minimum number of people have signed up. Our minimum requirement for operation is one person, so you're free to start your trek whenever you like.
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Extending your trip with its majestic mountain scenery, unbelievably rich history and charming people, the colorful kingdom of Nepal is a deservedly popular destination for adventure travelers. Our considerable experience of working in Nepal means that HG Trekking is in a good position to help you with any plans that you might have for extending your holiday. As well as offering extensions within Nepal, we can easily arrange for you to visit neighboring countries, such as Bhutan, India and Tibet. For more information on extending your trip, visit our office or e-mail or call the HG Trekking office.
Extra days in Kathmandu Nepal Jungle Safari 3 Days - $450 per person - Safari on the National Park - Elephant safari in the national park - Canoe & walking - Wander Tharu people & culture.
White Water Rafting $150 per person - 1 night 2 days exciting white water rafting on the Bhote River
Tour to India 4 night & 5 Days - $750 per person - Golden Triangle Tour to Delhi, Agra & Jaipur - Visit the Taj Mahal (Among Seven Wonders of the World) - Ride camels in the desert - Stay in a palace & wander ancient bazaars. - Excluding Int. flight
Overland Tour to Tibet 7 night & 8 Days - $780 per person - Overland to Lhasa thru high Tibet - 2 full days sightseeing in Lhasa. - Hotels, transportation, & sightseeing with English speaking guide, all permits & entrance fees covered.
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EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK | 19 DAYS
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Testimonials
Mr. Gerald Lewinsohn’s experience while on Everest Base Camp Trek with us. Read more http://www.himalayanglac ier.com/blog
We think of our trip often because it was such an extraordinary adventure. Now that a few months have passed, the highlights of our trek to Everest stand out even more vividly in retrospect than they did at the time. In reviewing those highlights most people would expect us to wax poetically about the beautiful wooded countryside on the way to Namche. Also who could forget the scary crossings of those wonderfully engineered suspension bridges replete with their colorful prayer flags billowing in the breeze while far below the rapidly flowing bluishtinged glacier water (of the Dudh Khosi and Imja Khola rivers), twisted its way from up high, framed by steep cliffs on either side. Others would expect us to dwell on the Yaks, those magnificent creatures, unknown to most Westerners that can only survive in the rarified atmosphere in and above Namche and that are so important to the local economy. Yet others would cite the cultural aspects of the Bhuddists through whose villages we trekked and who made such an indelible impression on us with their spirituality, their gentle ways, and the warmth of their beautiful smiles. And of course who would not expect us to rave about the raw starkness and hostile remoteness of the legendary Himalayan peaks that brought us to the Khumbu region in the first place.
CLICK HERE FOR DEPARTURE DATE AND PRICE We believe that all above information will help you to plan this wonderful trek to Everest Base Camp very easily. For further information; feel free to contact us.
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Himalayan Glacier Trekking Bhagwati Bahal, Thamel Kathmandu Tel: 977 1 4411387, Fax: 977 1 4411283 Email: sales@himalayanglaicer.com URL: www.himalayanglacier.com
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