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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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