Ultimate Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek

What’s Included? An English-speaking local guide, a full support team of porters and assistants, full board (meal and accommodation) in luxurious and top-class hotels like Yeti Mountain Home, the Everest View  Hotel and Culture Home, in the Khumbu region and a five star hotel (Hotel Hyatt Regency) in Kathmandu. For transportation: an AC car for all ground transportation, flight to Lukla and private helicopter from the Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu Airport. Important Notes: 1.    The weather conditions in the Himalayas are very unpredictable and can change rapidly. This might result in the change of itinerary, either by the company or the team leader. We, therefore, request travelers to be flexible and get prepared for all weather conditions.  2.    All the itineraries designed by our company ensure adequate acclimatization. However, despite this, some of you might feel the effects of altitude sickness and oxygen deprivation. In such cases your team leader may regard it unsafe for you to continue trekking and make arrangements for you to descend to lower altitude. We request you to be flexible and follow the instructions of the team leader. 3.    Trekking in Nepal is not possible without the necessary permits. Therefore, we request you provide i) A scanned color passport copy and ii) A scanned color copy of two passport sized photographs, in order to obtain your trekking permit. Group Leader Description All our trips are led by one of the best, experienced, trained and licensed guide (as a group leader). These leaders are appointed by the company to help provide you hassle-free and the best  possible travel experience. For this, they will provide i) information on the places you are travelling through ii) suggestions for things to do and see iii) recommend great local eating venues and iv) introduce you to the local people. Additionally, they will also help you with the information related to the history, culture, religion, society, community and the lifestyle of the people living in the areas you visit. If required, they will also act as a facilitator, in order for you to directly communicate with the people living in the area. Meals  The company makes the arrangement of all meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and (Tea/Coffee) both - during the trek and before and after the trek. The food will be served as per your choices, both in Kathmandu and in the mountains. Even the vegetarians will be offered a wide variety of food choices. Top-quality food made using fresh local ingredients will be served and will be plentiful. Transportation and Local Flights  In Kathmandu, an air-conditioned car service will be dedicated at your service, for all of your ground transportation requirements. From Kathmandu to Lukla is on a domestic flight and from the Everest base camp to Kathmandu is on a helicopter.   Accommodation You accommodation in Kathmandu is arranged in one of the leading Five Star Hotels (Hotel Hyatt Regency). Here, you can enjoy all the amenities of a five star hotel. During the trek, your accommodation is arranged in top-class hotels like the Yeti Mountain Home, the Everest View Hotel and the Culture Home. Usually, the rooms are twin share, where you will have to share your room with another member of your group. However, on request single supplement is also available. You can enjoy top-quality hotel amenities in these accommodations. Communication Facilities: During the trek and even in Kathmandu, the hotels that are booked for you provide free WiFi service, to help you communicate with your friends, family and even the customer service representative in Kathmandu. Moreover, you can also use a local SIM card (that have good network coverage throughout Nepal), that is, prepaid phone cards. You require 2 passport size photos and passport, visa copy to purchase the SIM. Joining Instruction and Arrival Complications This package also includes the cost of airport transfer. Therefore, one of our company representatives will be awaiting your arrival outside the baggage hall  to greet you and transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu. We also request you to be aware of people, who offer to help you carry your luggage, as they will be asking for the money as a service charge once you get to the vehicle. What should I bring? Although, the company provides one porter for every two traveler, we suggest you to pack as lightly as possible. Our porters carry all the trekking gear in a shared water-proof duffle, provided by the company. Some of your extra luggage can be left in a hotel in Kathmandu (free storage available). We recommend you to carry a lightweight cotton or plastic bag to keep your trekking gears separate. Kindly, follow the checklist below to pack the required stuff during the trip: Checklist for all seasons: •    Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, voucher, passport sized photo •    Hand Sanitizers •    Reading/writing materials •    Travel games, like chess, backgammon, scrabble •    Binoculars •    First-aid kit (containing lip balm, Aspirin/paracetamol, Band Aid/plasters, bandage for sprains, iodine or water purifier, Moleskin for blisters, antiseptic for cuts, anti-bacterial throat lozenges, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for diarrhea, re-hydration powder, Norfloxacin or Ciprofloxin, antibiotic for Girdia, Diamox and any extra prescription drugs you are currently taking) •    Protein bars, chocolates, dried fruits, candies and snack foods •    Money- cash •    Money bag •    Swiss army knife •    Sleeping bag •    Light weight Towel  •    Toiletries (quick drying towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, multipurpose soap, deodorant, nail clippers, face and body moisturizer, feminine hygiene products, small mirror •    Day pack (with waist straps)  •    Alarm clock and torch/flashlight/headlamp •    Lighter •    Insect repellent •    Ear plugs and eye mask •    Small padlock •    Small wash towel •    Refillable water bottle •    Sunhat, sunglasses, scarf •    Bag liners •    Sewing kit •    Wind and waterproof shell jacket & trousers (preferably breathable fabric) •    Comfortable walking shoes •    Running shoes or sandals  •    Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination •    Lightweight thermal gloves •    Underwear and Shorts •    T Shirts 2 or 3 •    Long sleeved shirt •    Trekking/Hiking boots with spare laces •    Lightweight long trousers (no jeans) Special Checklist for winter and high altitude •    Layered clothing /Thermals  and Extra warm clothing during winter (December to March) •    1 heavyweight or 2 lightweight  wool jumper/sweater/fleece jacket  •    Fleece wind-stopper jacket (optional) •    Down jacket or down vest •    Fleece or wool trousers/pants •    Heavyweight gloves or mittens – wool or fleeced with a waterproof shell outer •    A four season sleeping bag/sleep sheet •    Thick, warm wool hiking socks •    Gaiters (optional)   Special Checklist for summer •    Lightweight wool jumper/sweater/fleece •    Umbrella/water proof jacket and trousers (May to September) •    Sunscreen lotion with maximum SPF •    Water bottle Laundry Laundry services are offered by some of our hotels; however, the cost is not included in the trip cost. Moreover, if you want to do your own laundry, we request you bring biodegradable soap. Visas All foreign nationals (except Indians and Chinese) require a visa to enter Nepal. Therefore, we request you arrange visas before you travel. Visas can either be obtained from the nearest Embassy/Consulate or Mission offices in your own country or upon your arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. To apply for a visa, you need 2 passport sized photographs, Visa fees in US dollars and your passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the trip. Transit visa for foreign nationalities is only provided for 3 days. For the convenience of foreign nationals, visas are also provided from the borders listed below: Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal) Birgunj, Parsa (Central Nepal) Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border of Nepal) Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Western Nepal) Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Mid Western Nepal) Mohana, Dhangadhi (Far Western Nepal) Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Far Western Nepal) Tourist Visa Fees: Transit visa (3 days) Free of cost Multiple entry (15 days) 25 USD or equivalent convertible currency Multiple entry (30 days) 40 USD or equivalent convertible currency Multiple entry (90 days) 100 USD or equivalent convertible currency (For more information, please contact the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu. Tel: 00977-1-00977-1 422199 / 4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868. Suggestion for the success of the trip The Everest Base Camp trekking includes a lot of uphill and downhill walk, but all within the capabilities of any healthy person. With the increment in altitude, the walk might get tougher due to thinning air. Your success depends upon how you deal with the altitude. Therefore, we suggest you to plod, but at your own pace- slow and steady. Do not rush. Do not be in any kind of competition to reach the destination first. If you are tired walking, take a rest –don’t sit but stand to rest. If you sit, it becomes harder to get going again. During the walk, in order to protect yourself from intense sun we suggest you to wear sunscreen, sunglasses and hat and scarf.  If you take off your layers, while walking make sure to put them on in the shaded area or as soon as you stop walking, in order to protect yourself from the cold. Extra Money (Personal Expenditure) The trip cost does not include the cost of your extra expenses like drinks, shopping and tipping. Therefore, we request you bring some extra money for these purposes. Emergency Fund and Optional Activities We also request you to set aside USD 200 (or an amount equivalent to USD 200) as an emergency fund. This fund is kept as security money during the trek and will be utilized in the case of any changes in the itinerary caused by unforeseen natural disaster (which is very rare though). Tipping  Tipping the service provider in Nepal is customary. This shows the expression of gratitude and satisfaction. In Nepal you can tip your service providers like guides, porters, drivers, and waiters. The tip amount entirely depends upon your wish. However, there is the custom of tipping 10% of the total trip cost in the ratio of 60:40 (60% of the total tip amount to the guide and 40% to the porter) to the guide and porters. Health and Medication The Everest Base Camp treks in Nepal demand excellent stamina, tough determination and the best health condition. Some days might require you to walk 6-8 hours. Therefore, you need to be physically fit an be in the best health condition. Hence, we highly suggest you to get a physical examination at least 4-6 weeks, or longer and seek advice, medication and permission from your doctor, in advance of your trip. It is also recommended to take expert guidance from your local General Practitioner or physical having good knowledge of altitude illness and travel medicines. Make sure that you are screened for illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anemia, ulcer disease, cardiovascular disease and lung related problems. Cardiovascular risk assessment should also be made, especially for anyone with a strong family history or person with over the age of 40. Get a good dental check up. Identify medicines that you are allergic to. Make sure you are immunized and vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, varicella, Hemophilus influenza type b infection, Hepatitis A and B Typhoid, rabies, yellow fever, cholera, meningococcal disease and encephalitis. In the absence of GP, we recommend you to seek advice from travel clinics. Moreover, we highly recommend you to carry your regular personal medicines along with a First Aid kit. Additionally, we also request you to add blister kit, sunscreen, bandages, insect repellent containing DEET, topical antibiotic cream, iodine tablets and /or water filter, Diamox or Acetazolamide, Acetaminophen or Tylenol for analgesia, Ibuprofen or Advil for analgesia and as an anti-inflammatory agent, Immodium or Lomotil for diarrhea, Afrin-a nasal decongestant, Pepcid or Zantac for heartburn, an antibiotic, especially a Quinolone such as Ciprofloxacin or Leavaquin, pain medicine such as Tylenol with codeine or Hydrocodone and last but not the least, if you are prone to exercise-induced Asthma or Asthma associated with bronchitis or upper respiratory infections, we suggest you to bring Asthma inhaler. Nevertheless, we request you inform us regarding your present health condition, medical situation, preceding illnesses and the regular medications you are taking. We also expect you to be honest regarding these issues, so that we can get prepared for emergencies.  Medical Facilities: It is very easy to find a hospital or a private clinic in the Kathmandu Valley. In fact, Nepal’s top general hospitals and private clinics are located in Kathmandu. These hospitals and private clinics provide top quality service. All kinds of medicines are available in Kathmandu.   For the reduction of deaths among trekkers, an association named Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) was founded in the year 1973. The head office of HRA is located in Lazimpat near the north gate of the Palace Museum. During peak season, it operates aid posts in Pheriche (Khumbu region) managed by expatriate physicians. Its main job is to provide free advices to trekkers on altitude sickness, equipments and the condition of trekking routes.  Safety and Security Your safety and security is our greatest concern during the Everest Base Camp trek. Therefore, during the trek, your team leader has full authority to amend or cancel the itinerary if it concerns your safety. The amendment or cancellation might require in the case of unforeseen circumstances, like sudden weather change, natural disaster, bad health of a group member, or any kind of violent protest and demonstrations. For the safety and security of your belongings, like passport, air tickets, travelers checks, cash and other valuable items, we recommend you bring a neck wallet or money belt  to carry these stuffs, while travelling. Do not bring your valuable jewelry along with you. Most of the hotels in Nepal provide safety deposit boxes, where you can safely store your valuables, while you are on the trek. However, for the security of your luggage, we suggest you bring a lock. Please note, neither the team leader nor the company will not be responsible for the security involved during any extra activities that you want to undertake which is not included in the itinerary. Therefore, calculate the risk before attempting any such activity. Travel Insurance: Please get a travel insurance that covers all the added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with air ambulance, helicopter rescue or other treatment cost). Also, make sure that your insurance policy covers all extra activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (including hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as the repatriation cost. For the Everest Base Camp trek, it is highly recommended that you get an insurance policy that covers treks that go over 4000m. Additional rules: We strongly recommend you not to contravene the laws and rules of the country. In Nepal, use as well as possession of illegal drug is considered illegal. This will not just put you in trouble but your entire group at risk. Getting involved with sex workers is also prohibited, during the trip. Therefore, if found involved in any such activity the team leader has all the right to expel you from the group. Local Dress When packing your luggage, we recommend you to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing to help you stay cool in the hot and humid climate of Asian summer. However, dress standard in Nepal is more conservative, therefore, we recommend you to avoid very short dresses like shorts/skirts/singlet/tank tops especially, while visiting holy sites. Emergency Contact Detail  If you need to urgently contact us, then we recommend you either call our local representative given below or directly contact our office. If in case you do not receive an immediate answer, we request you leave a detailed message and contact information, so that we may get back to you as soon as possible. Contact Detail Mr. Tika Regmi From outside of Nepal: +977-980-399-8918 From outside and within Kathmandu: 980-399-8918 OR Contact our office at: From outside of Nepal: +977-1-4412014 From within Kathmandu: 4412014 From outside Kathmandu: 01-4412014 If you are using NTC, Ncell or any other mobile networks in Nepal: 01-4412014