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Volunteering and EBC Trek

Embark on a journey of purpose and adventure as you combine volunteering with one of the world's most iconic treks. Engage in meaningful community projects in the Everest region, such as rebuilding schools, supporting healthcare initiatives, or environmental conservation efforts. Trek through breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, including rugged trails, picturesque Sherpa villages, and awe-inspiring mountain vistas. Immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Sherpa people, gaining insights into their way of life and traditions. Experience personal growth as you overcome challenges, forge deep connections with fellow volunteers, and leave a lasting positive impact on the communities you serve. Celebrate your achievements as you reach the legendary Everest Base Camp, surrounded by towering peaks and a sense of accomplishment that extends beyond the summit.
Max. Altitude: 5,364m /17598.42 ft
Group size: 2-14
Duration: 22 Days
Meals: Full Board on trekking
Best Time for Visit: April-June & September-November
Transportation: Private Car, jeep, Bus & flight
Activity: Community Project, Trekking
Difficulty: difficulty
Accommodation: AT hotels and tea houses during treks.
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Highlights of Volunteering and EBC Trek.

  • Iconic Trekking Route: Embark on a legendary journey to Everest Base Camp, following in the footsteps of mountaineering legends amidst the world's tallest peaks.
  • Breath-Taking Scenery: Marvel at the awe-inspiring vistas of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam, as you traverse through rugged terrain, serene valleys, and towering glaciers.
  • Physical Challenge: Challenge yourself with high-altitude trekking, ascending to heights above 5,000 meters (16,400 feet), pushing your limits while experiencing the rewards of perseverance and determination.
  • Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in Sherpa culture, visiting traditional villages, monasteries, and interacting with local communities along the way, gaining insights into their way of life and spiritual beliefs.
  • Community Engagement: Participate in community development projects in remote villages, contributing to initiatives focused on education, healthcare, infrastructure, or environmental conservation, making a meaningful difference in the lives of locals.
  • Team Bonding: Forge strong bonds with fellow volunteers and trekkers from around the world, sharing the challenges and triumphs of the journey, fostering a sense of camaraderie and friendship.
  • Sense of Achievement: Reach Everest Base Camp, a symbol of determination and accomplishment, standing in awe of the majestic peak of Mt. Everest and reflecting on the journey that brought you there.
  • Personal Growth: Experience personal growth and self-discovery as you navigate the physical and emotional challenges of the trek, gaining confidence, resilience, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world and human connection.

Overview

Embarking on a journey that combines volunteering with the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal presents an enriching and multifaceted experience, providing a deeper understanding of local traditions and a glimpse into life beyond the urban landscape.

Volunteering and EBC Trek Nepal, renowned for its cultural diversity, boasts 126 ethnic groups, each contributing to the country’s vibrant tapestry of customs and festivals. Venturing into a community project, you’ll be warmly welcomed by locals with garlands of flowers (Mala) or traditional Khada scarves adorned with red tika, symbolizing hospitality and respect.

Volunteering and EBC Trek

Participating in the community project involves a range of activities aimed at fostering community development and education. These may include village tours, teaching in local schools, engaging in recreational activities with students, contributing to the improvement of school infrastructure, and conducting adult literacy classes. Immersed in rural life, you’ll have the opportunity to actively engage with locals and gain firsthand insights into their way of life.

Beyond the project, you’ll have the chance to interact closely with locals and partake in Nepalese festivals, immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the region. Following the completion of the volunteering endeavor, the Everest Base Camp trek awaits, offering a thrilling adventure amidst awe-inspiring landscapes.

Trekking through the Khumbu region, you’ll encounter picturesque Sherpa villages nestled against the backdrop of towering peaks. Each village exudes its own unique charm and cultural identity, providing glimpses into the traditional lifestyle of the Sherpa community. Along the way, you’ll traverse rugged terrain, cross suspension bridges, and ascend to breathtaking vantage points offering panoramic views of the Himalayas.

Volunteering and EBC Trek The journey culminates at Everest Base Camp, a symbolic achievement marking the pinnacle of your adventure. Here, surrounded by the world’s highest peaks, you’ll experience a profound sense of awe and reverence. The return journey retraces your steps through the Khumbu region, allowing for further exploration and appreciation of the natural beauty and cultural heritage that define this remarkable corner of the world.

In conclusion, the combination of volunteering and the Everest Base Camp Trek promises to be a transformative journey, offering unforgettable experiences and insights into the rich tapestry of Nepalese culture and the majestic Himalayan landscape.

Itinenary

Upon reaching Kathmandu International Airport, received by Lhasso Adventure representative then transfer to your respective hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu.

First check into your hotel rooms after getting refreshed,  from the flight, where our expert guides will inform regarding hotels, trekking, local lodge and overland drives with do’s and don’ts information.

  Elevation Gain : 1350m/4429.134ft.

After breakfast, you are going for sightseeing around Kathmandu valley with tour guide to Buddhist and Hindu temples/shrines, which reflect the local culture & tradition, and religion of Nepalese society. After this exciting sightseeing tour, you will be taken back to your Hotel in the afternoon.

After breakfast, two hours’ drive to kakani via small local villages with beautiful sceneries. Open arrival the host family well comes to you at house.

  Driving Distance : 1 hrs
  Elevation Gain : 2, 030 m/ 6,660 ft.

Today you will interact with Teacher, Students and community people. And opportunity to observe lesson.

Today at 10 o’clock school start and you most arrive at school by 9:30 for teaching preparation as well as to attendant morning assembly. After that, you go to class for English teaching.

Today also you continue as day five program.

Today you are doing sports day such as plying football, musical chair, and hiding hanger chip.

Today you are helping to your host family, visiting to farm and working with them.

As we have come to the end of volunteer program. In the morning packed your bag. Host family organize farewell ceremony, after that say god bye to the family then drive to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel

  Driving Distance : 1 hrs
  Elevation Loss : 1350m/4429.134ft.

Morning depart from the hotel to Kathmandu domestic airport for exciting and scenic flight of 35 minutes to land at Lukla, a Sherpa town where all treks and adventure starts and ends around Everest and high Khumbu region.

From Lukla, a gradual walk begins with short downs and ups and then on winding trail past nice farm villages of Sherpa enriched with Buddhism religion and culture as you encounter rows of Mani (prayer) monuments and large spinning bells.

Slowly our pleasant first day walks completes reaching at Phakding a moderate size village with many good lodges for overnight stay nearby glacial Dudh Kosi River.

  Elevation Gain : 2840 m/9317.585
  Elevation Loss : 2160 m/7086.614ft.
  Driving Duration : 3 hrs

Today walk leads to famous Namche Bazaar where altitude gains as walk progress, morning walk starts following the river and crossing several times to reach at Monjo village near Sagarmatha National Park entrance, from here walking on river valley and gorge covered within nice woodland of tall rhododendron-pines and fir trees.

After crossing a high last bridge with few hours climb to Namche Bazaar with stunning views of Everest-Lhotse and Kongde peaks.

Namche Bazaar at 4,440 m high an ideal place for rest day to acclimatize, the main town / village of Khumbu where colorful and exciting Saturday market takes place once a week.

  Elevation Gain : 3,440 m/ 11286.09ft.
  Driving Duration : 6 hrs.

Rest day for acclimatization before heading to higher terrain, morning after breakfast with options for hike to Everest View Hotel or walk on top of Namche, where you can catch super landscapes scenery with Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam with series of high peaks, here enjoy visiting National Park Museum which provides you much information of Khumbu region, Sherpa history-culture-flora and fauna including detail on mountaineering.

Enjoying pleasant time at Namche, morning walk leads to scenic and gradual walks overlooking Everest and other giant peaks, as our route leads downhill to Imjatse river at Phunki Tenga, a small place with few lodges an ideal spot for refreshing break or lunch stop.

Afternoon walk leads uphill into enchanting alpine forest to reach a beautiful surrounding at

Thyangboche Monastery offering grand panorama of mountains with Everest and Amadablam at close distance, here with time for tour into monastery and witness monks and priest on prayer.

Thyangboche also holds a ‘Mani-Rimdu’ a colorful religious festival where monks with mask dancing wading evil spirits which falls in the month of October as per Buddhist lunar calendar.

  Elevation Gain : 3,867 m /12687.01ft.
  Driving Duration : 5 hrs.

Morning catching super views of high peaks with Everest, our route descends into forested areas reaching a metal bridge, from here a slow climb encountering mani (prayer) walls along the walks to Pangboche village, this is a last Sherpa permanent village on route to Everest base camp.

From here walk leads on barren and arid country where tree lines drops for small bushes of juniper and dwarf rhododendron (azalea).

Walk leads uphill into a river gorge and then finally opens up into a wide glacial valley on reaching Dingboche with many good lodges around facing views of Imjatse or Island peaks towards east.

  Elevation Gain : 4,410 m/14468.5ft.
  Elevation Loss : 3,900 m/12795.28ft
  Driving Duration : 5 hrs.

Another good rest day for acclimatization as elevation gets higher, Dingboche a fine place for leisure hike and walks around where a climb up to a hill offers tremendous scenery of peaks with Mt. Makalu towards east horizon. Enjoying scenic excursion with afternoon free to catch up with your dairy and relax marveling the views of Amadablam North Face with other giant mountains.

From Dingboche walk climbs to a ridge marked with prayer flags and Stupas, then walking on nice gradual uphill facing marvelous scenery to reach at a small place in Thugla where Khumbu glaciers melts into a torrential river.

A perfect place for rest and lunch stop, where afternoon walks leads to a steep climb at Thugla hill a place with memorials of unfortunate climbers who died on climbs around mountains of Khumbu and Everest.

Walk continues for another few hours on nice gradual up to Lobuche for overnight stop, a place with several nice lodges with views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.

  Elevation Gain : 4,930 m /16174.54ft
  Driving Duration : 5hrs

Today a great walk towards our main highlight and final destinations to reach Everest Base Camp, as morning walk leads on open wide valley with slow climb to reach above Khumbu glaciers, walking past moraine dunes reaching at Gorakshep, a place with few lodges on the junction of Everest base camp and Kalapatthar route.

Gorakshep was a base camp of Everest expeditions in early 1950’s to late 1970’s before the route was made further away to present base camp.

From Gorakshep few hours walk over moraine and glacier to reach our ultimate destination at base camp with sweeping views of giant peaks of Nuptse-Lo la, Nuptse with notorious huge Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers.

In high mountaineering season this place will be active with climbers and crews with many camps set on top of moraine and glaciers.

After a grand time then head back to Gorakshep for highest overnight stop of the adventure with fantastic memories of the day walks to Everest base camp.

  Elevation Gain : 5,364 m
  Elevation Loss : 5,180 m
  Driving Duration : 6 hrs.

Morning climb to Kalapatthar above 5,545 m, the highest point of the trek offering incredible panorama of mountains with Everest at stone throw distance.

With amazing time on top head back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue trek downhill past Lobuche and Thugla, where walk leads to windy Pheriche valley with many good lodges with time for lunch and overnight stop in Pheriche.

  Elevation Gain : 5,545 m/18192.25722ft.
  Elevation Loss : 4,270 m/14009.19ft.
  Driving Duration : 6 hrs.

After Pheriche walk leads down with short climb and then a long descend to reach Pangboche village with unique views of Amadablam at close distance.

From Pangboche walk downhill to cross a bridge over Imjatse Rive and then an hour climb to Thyangboche Monastery within green vegetation and tree lines, with time here to relax and enjoy the scenic views, and then head downhill to Phunki Tenga with climb for an hour to reach a small place at Kyanjinma route Namche, a pleasant peaceful spot facing views of Everest-Ama Dablam and Tharmasarku with other range of peaks.

Here chances of spotting some wild-life like musk deer, herd of Himalayan Thar and pheasant Danfe (national bird of Nepal).

After a refreshing stop with super views of Everest and adjoining peaks, a nice walk leads you at Namche for overnight stop.

  Elevation Loss : 3,440 m/11286.09ft.
  Driving Duration : 6 hrs.

Our last day walk of the adventure where trek follows on the same trail back to Lukla past Monjo, Phakding and Ghat villages crossing few times over Dudh Kosi, with last final climb to reach Lukla town for last overnight stop around high scenic Khumbu and Everest region.

  Elevation Loss : 2,860m/9383.202ft.
  Driving Duration : 6 hrs

Morning transfer to Lukla Tenzing and Hillary airport for sweeping short flight to Kathmandu facing scenic views of mountains, green scenery of hills and farm fields with nice villages and towns as flight lands at Kathmandu airport and then back to your hotel, with free afternoon to relax of great memorable adventure on Everest Base Camp Trekking.

  Elevation Loss : 1350m/4429.134ft.

Today is the final day of our Volunteering and EBC Trek. We will drop you to Tribhuvan International Airport, 3 hours before your flight schedule. It’s time for departing to your next destination.

Cost Includes

  • All ground transportation as per itinerary private/local.
  • Accommodation and breakfast in hotel as per itinerary.
  • Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during project.
  • A project coordinator and camping equipment.
  • An experienced tour guide.
  • Accommodation in tea house and meal on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.
  • Experienced trekking guide and porters on trek.
  • Accommodation, food, salary, insurance and transportation to the staffs.
  • All additional government and local taxes.
  • First aid, medical kit and Oximeter.
  • All necessary paper and trekking permits.
  • Kathmandu / Lukla / Kathmandu air fare.

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal entry visa fee.
  • International air fare.
  • Travelers insurance (Compulsory).
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
  • Tip to staffs.
  • Additional project fund.
  • All expenses due to unavoidable events such as personal illness, strike etc.

Equipment

In addition to making trekking more enjoyable, having the appropriate gear guarantees your safety and readiness for a range of situations. Regardless of skill level, every hiker has to invest in high-quality equipment and understand how to utilize it properly. A delightful journey can differ from a difficult ordeal depending on the level of planning and equipment used. Please make your selections of the necessary equipment from the list below.

  Clothing

  • Down Or Fiber Filled Waterproof Jacket And Trousers
  • Fleece Jacket Or Pullover
  • Warm Cotton Trousers
  • Shirts And T-Shirts
  • Lightweight Cotton Long Pants
  • Sun Hat Or Scarf
  • Woolen Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Raincoat

  Footwear

  • Trekking Boot
  • Thick Socks
  • Light Socks
  • Camp Shoes
  • Sandals

  Other Equipments

  • Sleeping Bag(4seasons)
  • Down Jacket
  • Daypack
  • Water Bottle
  • Sun Cream, Sunglasses

  Optional

  • Insect Repellent
  • Laundry Soap
  • Plasters
  • Cards And Personal Medical Kit
  • Toilet Articles
  • Pocketknife
  • Binoculars
  • Notebook & Pen
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Toilet Roll
  • Sewing Kit
  • Film

frequently asked question for Volunteering and EBC Trek

There are various volunteer programs including teaching English, working in orphanages, women's empowerment projects, healthcare programs, environmental conservation, and community development projects.

Most programs do not require specific skills or qualifications, just a willingness to help and a positive attitude. However, some specialized programs like medical volunteering may require relevant qualifications.

Volunteer programs can range from one week to several months. The duration depends on the program and the volunteer’s availability.

Costs typically include program fees, accommodation, meals, and travel expenses. Program fees vary depending on the organization and the duration of the stay.

Essential items include appropriate clothing for the climate, comfortable footwear, personal hygiene products, any required medications, a first aid kit, and any specific items related to your volunteer work (e.g., teaching materials).

Nepal is generally a safe country for volunteers. However, it is important to stay informed about the local situation, follow safety guidelines, and work with reputable volunteer organizations.

Reputable volunteer organizations like 𝙇𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙤 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 typically offer orientation sessions to help you settle in and provide ongoing support throughout your stay.

The best times are pre-monsoon (March to May) and post-monsoon (late September to November). During these periods, the weather is generally clear and stable.

The EBC trek is considered moderately difficult. It requires good physical fitness and stamina, but no technical climbing skills are needed.

The trek typically takes about 12-14 days, including acclimatization days.

While it is possible to trek independently, hiring a guide or joining a group can enhance the experience, provide local insights, and ensure safety.

You will need a TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card and a Sagarmatha National Park entry permit.

Essential items include warm clothing, a good quality sleeping bag, trekking boots, a backpack, a first aid kit, water purification tablets, and high-energy snacks.

Yes, proper acclimatization is crucial to prevent altitude sickness. The trek itinerary usually includes acclimatization days to help adjust to the high altitude.

Accommodation is typically in teahouses, which are basic lodges that provide meals and a place to sleep.

The primary health risk is altitude sickness. It is important to recognize the symptoms and take necessary precautions. Other risks include dehydration, hypothermia, and physical injuries.

Costs vary depending on the type of trek (guided or independent) and the services included (such as flights, accommodation, and meals).

If you have any more specific questions or need further details, feel free to ask!

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