Everest Base Camp Kala Pattar Trek - 18 Days

  • Duration: 18 Days
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Group: 1 - 25 people
  • Max Altitude: 5545m
  • Best Time Feb - May, Sep - Dec
  • Pick-up: Private Vehicle

Highlights

  • A day sightseeing tour at the UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu.
  • Scenic short mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
  • Sherpa's traditional culture and exciting lifestyle.
  • Explore the beautiful villages of Phakding, Namche Bazaar, and Tangbohe.
  • Visit the ancient monasteries at Tengboche and Dingboche.
  • Amazing Khumbu icefall and huge glacier valley.
  • Reach Mount base camp and summit to Kala Patthar viewpoint.
  • Peaceful sunrise and sunset views over Mount Everest.
  • Mt. Everest (8,484m) view from the closest distance from Kalapathar (5,550m).
  • The magnificent view of the Everest range.
  • Witnessing the highest farmland in the world at Dingboche.

About Everest Base Camp Kala Pattar Trek

World's most famous adventure attraction trekking destination Kala Patthar Trek is the greatest valley experience of a huge glacier and breathtaking mountain peaks as well as you can joy with the base camp of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, this trek is rich of diverse culture with natural landscapes.

You will follow the ancient route of a hidden valley and offers beautiful traditional villages of the Sherpa community, colorful dense forests, glacial moraines, unique culture, old Buddhist monasteries, majestic Himalayan ranges, and an unforgettable experience.

It is a bit challenging and most excellent trek before going to this trek you have to make good healthy and physical fitness, immersion in spectacular mountain scenery, and fascinating Sherpa warm hospitality with the local lifestyle make more enjoyable your trip.

An awesome EBC Kala Patthar trek leads the world's popular picturesque viewpoint and lap of Mount Everest 8848m, you can touch the less frequented tail and wilderness side trip during the trek. This trek is the perfect option for adventure lovers and mountaineers trekkers, likewise, you trek from the low region of Sherpa towns to the highest zone of colossal mountains which can also be an incredible moment in your life.

This trek route follows the footsteps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa, then takes you to peaceful mountain land Everest base camp with black mountain stone little peak Kala Patthar, it observes the Mount Everest, surrounded close peaks, and glacier with icefalls valleys. Everest base camp to Kala Patthar trek 18 days itinerary is the dream of most atop adventure trekkers, you'll get a unique travel experience from exploring the rugged terrain, legendary Sherpa people, mountain villages local life, high alpine forest, beautiful heritage sites of the world, alternative trail, and gigantic Himalaya.

You'll enter the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site in Nepal, where you can explore the wide range of floras and faunas, the Everest basecamp Kala Patthar trek main attraction is the geological magnificence views of the Everest range, Khumbu glaciers, Khumbu Icefall, and splendid valley landscapes. Kala Pattar viewpoint is not only for magical Himalayan ranges it provides mesmerizing views of sunrise and sunset over Mount Everest. Moreover, you have spectacular views of Mount Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Makalu 8463m, Cho Oyu 8201m, and other 25 snowy capped mountains peak.

This EBC with Kala Patthar trekking itinerary begins from Kathmandu city after enjoying the full day historical sightseeing tour then you take a short scenic flight to Lukla, which is the starting and ending point of this trekking. However, trekking head towards the beautiful Sherpa villages, discover unique Buddhist culture through ancient monasteries at Tengboche, passes dense rhododendron forests to high alpine, and cross the narrow gorge suspension bridges of the Dudh Koshi River.

The Kala Patthar trek route leaves the beautiful Sherpa villages of Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Gorakshep. Finally, you reach a paradise place Mount Everest base camp, and a small black hill Kala Patthar. Let ready to get an unforgettable lifetime experience. If you have no more holidays to trek Everest base camp Kala Patthar, this short classic package is perfect for you! click the link! Everest Base Camp Trek - 9 Days, Everest Base Camp Trek - 12 Days, and Everest View Trek - 5 Days.

Notices: (Weather in the Himalayan region may change at times. (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) flight a few hours may be late or one, two, or more days may be canceled for bad weather reasons. In this kind of condition, we have to wait a long time for Lukla's flight. As this can happen either at the start or end of the trek. For this kind of problem, we also organize helicopter rescue, the helicopter charge will around USD 3400 which includes 4-5 people per flight. We suggest you; if possible (1-2) extra days manage for this trekking).

Itinerary

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As you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will get greeted by the representative of Himalayan Frozen Adventure. He/she will take you to the hotel that we have already booked for you in the advance. You get informed about the evening plan with some spare time to relax.

To welcome you, the company has organized a traditional welcome dinner along with cultural dance. You will meet with other team members over dinner and end the day with lots of laughter.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 1,350m
  • Kathmandu
The day begins with a historical tour of different monuments. You visit places like Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, Boudhnath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. All of these places are part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. During the tour, your guide will brief you about the importance and history of the monuments. Later, in the day, you also prepare for the trek. You meet with your trek guide, and he will brief you about the trail and check all the gears for one last time.
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 1,350m
  • Kathmandu
Himalayan Frozen Adventure guide comes to pick up you early in the morning and transfer to the airport then you take a short scenic mountain fantastic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, which is starting and ending point of the Everest region. Leaving Lukla, you go northwest of Lukla Bazaar to Pasang Lhamu Gate and drop down the dense forests then you pass beautiful Sherpa villages of Chaurikharka, Chheplung, and Ghat. Likewise, the trail goes along the Dudh Koshi River Bank with enjoying the amazing Himalayan scenery of Thamserku (6,608m) and Khumbu Yui Lha (5,761m). After passing Buddhist painting, Chorten, and mane wall, you reach Phakding to stay overnight. At Phakding, you can explore the unique lifestyle and Sherpa culture, then you may sightseeing the monastery over the Phakding village.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,640m
  • Phakding
Leaving Phakding behind, begin trekking towards Phakding. The trail leads through the Dudh Koshi River banks and crosses suspension bridges, then you ascend to Chuomuwa and Monjo with getting wonderful natural landscapes and excellent mountain views. You enter the Sagarmatha National Park, where you have a great opportunity to explore a wide range of flora and fauna, then the trail descends pine forests and crosses the high suspension bridges above the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers. Walk to the side ridge of the hill, which offers the first magical peaks of Mount Everest and Nuptse, then you go through the forest to reach the lovely Sherpa village Namche Bazaar, where you stay overnight at a trekking lodge.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 3,430m
  • Namche Bazaar
Today is the first acclimatization day of this trek. You take a short hike to Everest View Hotel for seeing the magnification panorama views of the Everest range and the trail descent traditional Sherpa village of Khumjung, Where you can visit Hillary School, centaury old Monastery, and the local lifestyle. Then you descend through the yak farm and Syangbuche airport to Namche. This day is for making your health altitude fitness and enjoying attracting places of the Khumbu region. Overnight you stay at the same trekking lodge.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 3,430m
  • Namche Bazaar
After having breakfast, you pass the huge boulder craved and Pali inscription, then the trail ascent above the Dudh Koshi River and walk through a dense forest with seeing fantastic mountains to Kenjoma. There you get to the junction of the trail like the Gokyo trail and Everest trail, you follow the Everest trail and pass the small settlement of Sanasa and Phunki Thanga. Crossing the lush forests of pine and Rhododendron, you arrive at Tengboche, which is excited place to visit the huge Tengboche Monastery, old Chorten, and magnificent views of Mount Everest, Kwangde, Tawachee, Nuptse, Lhotse Ama Dablam, etc. Overnight you stay at the Tengboche trekking lodge.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 3,867m
  • Tengboche
The trail descends through the colorful rhododendron and pine forests to Deboche and Milingga, then you cross a bridge over the Imja Khol River as well as see Mount Ama Dablam and exciting natural landscapes. You climb stone steps through the ancient Chorten and Buddhist prayer flag to Pangboche and Somare villages, then the trail goes through along the Lobuche Khola and ascent uphill small Pheriche village. From Pheriche, you pass the colorful prayer flag with Chorten and cross a wider Imza Valley to reach Dingboche Village. You can get close massive Ama Dablam view from Dingboche. Overnight you stay at a trekking lodge.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 4,410m
  • Dingboche
Today is the second acclimatization day of this trek. After having breakfast, you take a short hike around Dingboche. You hike Buddhist Chorten and you explore Imza Valley, Imza Glacier, and Glacier Lake. After descending Dingboche there you can visit a local village, mountain lifestyle, and Sherpa culture. This acclimatization day is designed for making altitude fit, so that, you can easily complete your destination. Overnight you stay at the same lodge.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 4,410m
  • Dingboche

After having breakfast, trekking begins toward Lobuche. You ascents hill of Buddhist Chorten, then you walk through the high mountain land villages of Pheriche and Duglha. Crossing a wooden bridge you go into the valley of Khumbu Glacier with enjoying the stunning mountain peaks of Cholatse, Pumori, Tawachee, etc. Likewise, you climb Duglha Pass nearest to Khumbu Glacier. After crossing the Lobuche Khola with seeing the greatest mountain Mount Nuptse (7,861m) and Pumori (7,165m), then you arrive at Lobuche for an overnight stay.

  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 4,930m
  • Lobuche
This day is most fantastic to be the base camp on Mount Everest. Leaving Lobuche behind, you walk along the ridge of the Khumbu Glacier and you go through the rocky trail to Lobuche Pass (5,110m), then arrive at Gorak Shep, it is the last teahouse for this trek, where we check our lodge and have lunch. After having lunch, you start the hike to the delightful Everest base camp passing the glacier ascent and descent trail. EBC is an amazing place, which is surrounded by magnification world's highest peaks, Glacier lakes, and Khumbu icefalls with huge glaciers. After enjoying your unforgettable moment at Base camp, you descend back to Gorak Shep, where you stay overnight. Gorak Shep is the highest lodge in the world.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 5,140m
  • Gorak Shep
Today is the most exciting day of this trek. Early morning you hike the rock and stone ridge to Kala Patthar (5,550m), which is an amazing viewpoint and the highest altitude of this trek. From Kalapathar, you can see peaceful sunrise over the mountain and 360 degrees nearest views of Mount Everest, Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, and Nuptse (7879m) with the massive Khumbu glacier. After exploring mesmerizing landscapes at Kala Patthar, then the trail descends Gorak Shep to Lobuche, Douglas, and reaches Pheriche, where you stay overnight at Pheriche lodge.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 4,240m
  • Pheriche
Now the trail will be most easy to descend lower elevation valleys. leaving Pheriche behind, the trek down to the world's highest permanent settlement Pangboche Village, where you can visit the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region. As you leave the Everest route and walk the upper less-frequented trekking trail, then you arrive at Phortse enjoying beautiful landscape scenery. At the Phortse, you get traditional Sherpa culture. Overnight you stay at the lodge.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 3,810m
  • Phortse

After having breakfast at Phortse lodge, you descend the Dudh Koshi Khola and the trek goes through the river bank with lush forest, then you climb to Mongma La Pass (3,856m), which offers wonderful views. Likewise, after leaving Khumjung Village you reach Khumjung for an overnight stay.

  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 3,790m
  • Khumjung
Leaving Khumjung behind begins trekking toward Thame. The trail passes the unique Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Namche Bazaar, then you walk through the Thame valley off route. This is the easiest and most unique path experience in the Everest region. Thame village is the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, who is the first successful summit of Mount Everest. AT the Thame village, you can explore the rocky headland and Gompas, overnight you stay at the lodge.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 3,820m
  • Thame
After having breakfast, you descend the Bhote Koshi River and pass the lovely Sherpa villages of Thame, Thamo, and Phurte. Then the trail leads you through the peaceful forests of rhododendron and juniper. Similarly, you descend the river and cross a bridge, then reach the beautiful village of Monjo, where you stay overnight.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,835m
  • Monjo
Today is last day of this trek, leaving Monjo, the trail goes through the Dudh Koshi River Bank. Then descending steeply through Sagarmatha National Park, you will cross a suspension bridge. The trail will be full of colourful prayer flags, Chortens, mani walls, and small gompas. Going through attractive forests of rhododendron & pine and small villages along with captivating views of snow-capped mountains and astonishing sceneries, you reach Lukla.
  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2,800m
  • Lukla
Today, you fly back to Kathmandu after having breakfast. During the flight, you get to see views of the Himalayan Mountains. Upon reaching Kathmandu airport, head to your hotel and freshen up. You are free to explore the market and buy souvenirs to take back with you. Later in the evening, you visit a restaurant to have a farewell dinner organized by the company.
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast/Lunch
  • 1,350m
  • Kathmandu
You will pack up your belongings and check out of the hotel. One of our team members will drop you at the airport for your flight back home.

Notices

Himalayan Frozen Adventure will fully support your whole trip. Sometimes come these kinds of problems; Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, and unexpected natural disasters. These conditions we make extra or rest days, which is not available in this itinerary but if you have time then it is possible to make more extra days at trekking. You have to pay for a package for extra days.

Cost Details

Included Excluded
  • Pickup and drop from Airport – Hotel by private vehicle.
  • Teahouse/Lodges accommodation during the trek.
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
  • All ground transportation is on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu).
  • An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and for more than 12 trekkers, 1 assistant guide.
  • Seasonal available fresh fruits dessert every evening after dinner.
  • Guide and Porter's costs include their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation.
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
  • Himalayan Frozen Adventure bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map are yours to take.
  • Water purification tablets to purify your water during the trek for safe drinking water.
  • Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee.
  • Supplementary snacks: energy bars, crackers, cookies, etc.
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fees.
  • All government, local taxes, and official expenses.
  • Nepal entry visa fees (You can obtain a visa quickly upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal). $30 USD for 15 days Visa.
  • Extra accommodation and meals before and after the trek.
  • International airfare.
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, hard and soft alcohols, snacks, hot and cold water, Wi-Fi, battery re-charge fee, and extra porter.
  • Travel insurance - insurance has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation.
  • Personal clothes and trekking equipment.
  • Additional costs, itinerary modifications, or delays caused by out of management control due to the weather condition, illness, change of government policies, strikes, physical condition, etc.
  • Tipping and Gratitude to the guides and staff (Recommended by Nepali culture ).
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the Price "inclusive section" of this program.

Departures & Dates

Himalayan Frozen Adventure is a responsible travel company in Nepal. Our all dates are 100% guaranteed if there no political unrest and natural disaster then. Is there not any error then you can use this date it's better for your trip.  We try our best to ensure this information.

FAQs

How far from Kathmandu to Everest base camp?
Everest base camp trek starts from Kathmandu Valley and takes scenic 35-minute flight to Lukla airport. From Lukla to Everest base camp and return to Lukla is 130 KM distance which takes 10 - 16 days.

Where is the Everest Base Camp?
Everest Base Camp is located at Khumbu Valley Solukhumbu district and Himalayan Everest region.

How high the Everest Base Camp?
Everest base camp elevation is (5,380m) above the sea level ( from the southern side of Nepal) and (5,200m) ( from the northern side of Tibet).

Is Everest base camp trek difficulty?
Yes, the Everest base camp trek is difficulty through Kala Patthar (5,545m) rock way and Everest Base Camp (5,364m). It's the most challenging adventure trekking in Himalayan Nepal. If your health is fit and already has done trek above 3000m then, Everest base camp is not difficult for you.

Is Everest base camp trek permits necessary?
Of course, the TIMS (Trekkers Information management system) permit is necessary to enter the Everest region. The Everest base camp trek permits cost.

  • Sagarmatha National Park fees = 3000.00 NPR
  • TIMS permit = 1000.00 NPR

Wi-Fi and shower available the Everest base camp trek?
Yes, most of the place and lodges/teahouse have available but you have to pay extra for Wi-Fi and shower. At the high elevation is not possible to found a shower because the area is surrounded by the glacier.

Do I have to take sleeping bags on the trek?
Yes, is necessary to take sleeping bags on the trek because the lodges don't have enough blanket.

How can I respect the culture?
During the trekking, we can get amazing Sherpa culture, there we can see some notice, we have to follow that notice rule and regulation.

How many hours I have to walk each day?
For this Everest base camp trek per day maximum of 7 hours and a minimum of 5 hours, you have to walk.

How is the Everest base camp trek weather?
Everest base camp trek is perfect weather in autumn and spring, this clear weather reason there can get an amazing Himalayans view and fresh weather, where many trekkers choose to enjoy this season for the Everest trek. In the December and January almost be -18C cold at Base camp and few trekkers only dare to trek these months but in the morning these months also be clear weather.

Is possible to make an extra day on the trek?
Yes, if you have time then the trekking is always flexible, you can easily add.

Without any trek can I do it? 
Yap, many trekkers success without any trek but you have to use 3 - 4 acclimatization days through the trekking. Himalayan Frozen Adventure recommend you before going to the Everest base camp trek, you have to need hard training. If any information needs about this Everest base camp trek please kindly contact us.

Booking trip can I do cancel?
Yes, you have the option to cancel this trip but there are some certain conditions:

  • If you cancel your trip before 60 days the full amount will be refunded
  • If you cancel your trip before 30 days the 30% amount will be refunded.
  • If you cancel your trip before 1 week the 5% amount will be refunded.

Is it safe for a solo female traveler?
Of course, the solo female traveler is fully safe, Himalayan frozen Adventure is responsible teams, who leading many solo trekkers through the Himalayan and made successfully.

Is it necessary to need travel Insurance for Everest base camp trek?
Of course, Travel Insurance is necessary for this trip, this trek is a high challenge adventure risk. The travel insurance will cover emergency evacuation as Helicopter rescue and the hospital charge. If you fell an accident and Acute mountain sickness then, at this condition, your travel insurance will immediately provide the helicopter. 

Electricity does available on Everest base camp trek?
Yes, electricity is available in the lower region of Everest trek, where you can get to charge your camera and mobile batteries, etc. But high elevation there has a solar system power so it's not enough for the charge. So we suggest you take some extra batteries for this Everest base camp trek.

How to manage drink water through trekking?
The Everest region can get normal free tap water, for this water you have to use purification medicine. bottled water or boiled water also available to buy at lodges and teahouse. Per day you have to drink about 4-6 liters water for your health.

Is possible to pick up me from the airport?
Yes, when you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, our airport representative will wait for you at the airport, we will display a Himalayan Frozen Adventure with your group name signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our car.

Can I exchange my money in Nepal?
Of course, You can exchangers your money at the Airport, ATM, and money exchange by a better rate. And you can get enough Nepalese cash for your trek.

What do I have to carry on the trekking?
You have to carry the perfect size trekking bag where you can put your personal belongings item, snacks, sunscreen, water, camera,  gloves, hat, and jacket. Our porter will carry your 20 kg bigger packs.

Is possible to store my extra things in Kathmandu Hotel?
Yes, it's possible to store your extra things in Kathmandu Hotel, We have a safe place to store your luggage.

Can I get an experienced guide?
Of course, we'll provide an experienced guide, who has the deepest information about Himalayan Nepal, and government license holder English speaking guide. Our guide and porter are fully helpful and friendly and make your trip fantastic.

 

Useful Information

Kala Pattar Trek Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory to have to join an adventurous trip in the Himalayas. It is for your safety. The travel insurance must cover things like illness, medical emergencies, accidents, death, trip cancellation, and loss of personal baggage & items. All costs for Emergency Evacuation must be paid in cash in Nepal unless an insurance company has agreed to pay all the costs on your behalf. Make sure that your travel insurance covers activities in the Himalayas if you are participating in them.

*Note: Foreigners are not allowed to purchase an insurance policy in Nepal. So make sure to purchase good travel insurance in your country, and it is your responsibility to check whether your insurance policy is adequate or not.

Kala Pattar Trek Accommodation

These trek accommodations are Lodge and Teahouse. Around Kathmandu, we can find a good facility with comfortable accommodation at the Hotel. All accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. During the trek, Himalayan frozen Adventure will manage rooms with attached washrooms. In the teahouse, we have to share the toilet. A single room is available in Kathmandu and the lower elevation trekking region but might be impossible to higher elevations.

EBC Kala Pattar Trek Meals

Kathmandu has included only breakfast. During the trek, all meals will be provided. In the Everest region, we can enjoy Nepalese food with international cuisine like Tibetan, Continental, Indian, Tibetan, Italian, etc. Throughout the trek, we have breakfast/lunch at the teahouse and Dinner will be at the lodge. You can choices different kinds of breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the menu. 

Safe to Travel 

Making you safe to travel is our top priority responsibility

During the trek, you will be the best training and experienced guide, who came from the high region of the Himalayans. Our guide will carry all necessary paper and essential equipment with a first aid kit. In case, if our clients come to some emergency problems of mountain sickness and accident then we immediately send a rescue helicopter. Any region of the Himalayan treks will demand good health and fitness, so make healthy your body before joining the trip.

Trekking Guide

We, Himalayan Frozen Adventure provide the deepest knowledge leader through the Himalayan Trekking, who has the ability to face challenges. The Nepal route is an adventure challenge that has different types of risks. During the trekking, you have might some risks like altitude sickness, weather conditions, wildlife attacks, and Fear of getting lost. But don't worry, the guide will solve this problem and make you feel safe with a free and delightful trip. The guide has a big role to play in making the journey contextual and excellent. The guide will make your journey pleasant and accompany you in times of danger and will succeed in winning your heart.

Trekking Porter

The Trekking porter is an adventurous person who will carry 20 to 35 kg of stuff during trekking. When you carry less, you will be able to walk and enjoy the beautiful valley of the Nepal region, which makes our trek meaningful. The porter will safely carry your bag pack. Maybe you will feel hard to carry the bag at a high elevation, so hiring a guide is the best option. Those who have the ability to face challenges. A porter does not only carry the bag but provides entertainment and fantastic throughout the trip. The porter will carry all of your luggage and you can explore the magnification view of the mountains.

Last-minute trip booking

The last-minute booking can be difficult for us but we'll accept, whatever reason Himalayan Frozen Adventure has a special provision for a last-minute booking. You have to give full details and 100% percent trip payment before 24 hours, but we can't be responsible for flight, weather, and availability of lodging delays due to changes beyond our control but we try our best. As you can last-minute trip bookings directly with us via email ([email protected]), Whatsapp (+977 - 9840396708), and by calling. 

The necessary document you should carry

  • Insurance papers which are depending on the agency
  • Some booking and payment details.
  • passports sized photos
  • TIMS and Permits
  • Passport
  • Visa

Drink water

The Himalayan region can get normal free tap water, for this water you have to use purification medicine. bottled water or boiled water is also available to buy at lodges and teahouses. Per day you have to drink about 4-6 liters of water for your health.

Passport & Visa

A passport with at least six months of validity from the return date is mandatorily needed. You can get a Nepalese visa from the Nepalese Embassies or Consulate in your country. You can also get a Nepalese visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Do know that there are few countries that have to apply for the Nepalese visa from their own country? Obtaining your visa is entirely your responsibility.

While booking, make sure to put full and correct passport information so that we can get all the necessary permits, and tickets, and pay fees on your behalf. If you do not provide the correct information when you make your booking, we will not be able to make the necessary bookings on your behalf and cannot be held responsible.

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

AMS or altitude sickness is one of the main risks while traversing at a high altitude. The main region behind getting AMS is when the body doesn't adjust to the lower level, and the result can be deadly. So it is very important to take proper measures on time. Gaining altitude with a constant pace and proper acclimatization days will help reduce the chances of getting AMS.

Similarly, you also have to keep yourself hydrated during the trek, therefore, drink enough water and avoid alcoholic drinks as it dehydrates the body. If you are planning to trek in one of the adventurous trails of Nepal then do keep the above things in your mind.

Symptoms of altitude sickness

  • Difficulty in sleeping
  • Dizziness or light-headedness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Shortness of breath with exertion

Preventive measures

  • Include an adequate number of rest days in the itinerary
  • Keep yourself hydrated
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages
  • Do not gain more than 500 meters in a day
  • Try to spend the night at a lower altitude
  • Acclimatize properly at a lower altitude
  • Inform your guide immediately if any of the symptoms you see
  • Do not push yourself

Best season

The climatic condition of Nepal differs from place to place depending upon geographical regions. One can have warm and hot wear in the terai whereas can observe the chilling arctic-like weather in the Himalayas. Nepal’s weather is influenced by a maritime and continental factors and has four different seasons, Autumn (September to November), followed by Winter (December to February), Spring (March to May), and finally, there is Summer/Monsoon (June to August).

The best time to go on an adventurous journey in the Himalayas is in Spring (March to May) and Autumn (mid-September to November). These are the best times to go on any treks and climbing trips because of stable weather and a moderate climate. There is only one place in Nepal, where you can go trekking in even monsoon (July to mid-September) and that is Upper Dolpo. This region lies in the rain shadow of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and therefore does not receive rainfall in the monsoon.

Autumn (September To November)

Autumn (September-November) is one of the perfect seasons for trekking hiking in Himalayan Nepal, so thousands of trekkers choose these months. In fact, September, October, and November months are will be full of excellent atmosphere as well as beauty, enjoys your journey with joy and beauty. The Autumn season provides reference weather with clear magnificent mountains. The temperature is good than in another season. September-November is a great time to express your adventure in Himalayan Nepal. It will also be free from natural disasters such as floods and landslides these months. It's the most famous season to go high altitude areas of the Himalayans. 

Winter (November To March)

Winter (November-March) is also possible to trek in Himalayan Nepal, the weather condition is stable and the days are clear. December, January and February are the cold months in Nepal. Day temperatures are cool but the nights are much cold. During the winter trek is a risk of winds and colder temperatures. Above 3,000m altitude is usually snowfall and freezing. If you are looking for wonderful scenery, let's choose the lower elevation trek in Nepal.

Spring (March To May)

Spring (March-May) is the second famous trekking season in Himalayan Nepal. March, April, and May is also a great option for mountain climbing and high altitude trek. In spring morning weather conditions will be clear, but the afternoon sky is covered by clouds, and sometimes can rain. You can get to see beautiful flowers like jasmine, pine, and rhododendron with wild flora. During the Spring, the lower altitude trek is mildly warm and above 3,000m quite a moderate temperature. This season is also best to express your adventure in Nepal.

Summer (June To August)

In the summer season, the trekkers are less crowded in the Himalayan region will be less. June, July, and August are the main raining season in Nepal which involves the monsoon. Bad weather can hamper travel, maybe some problems during the journey due to heavy rain. Some travelers prefer to travel at this time as this is also not an emergency period. The weather is hot and almost everyday rains. This season is better for the tour to Tibet and in Himalayan Nepal like Mustang, Dolpo region, and Nar-Phu valley because these regions are in the rain shadow.

Trekking Equipment

Trekking equipment is the essential material used during the trip to the Himalayas, which is used on a daily basis. Without trekking equipment, your trip may be unsuccessful so we request you please follow the list. If you have no time to buy in your country, so don't worry we can help to buy trekking equipment in Kathmandu. Himalayan Frozen Adventure Pvt.Ltd will make your precious time reference and entertainment.

Trekking Equipment Lists

HEAD

  • Headlight
  • Sun hat
  • Warm hat and scarf

FACE

  • Face wipes and towels
  • Sunscreen +40
  • Sunglass

Hands

  • Waterproof & Snowproof Gloves
  • Lightweight gloves

Body clothing

  • Sleeping bag
  • Down jackets
  • Sport hiking t-shirts, preferably quick-drying
  • Fleece jacket and sweaters
  • Poncho and rain jacket
  • Socks preferably cotton –mix
  • Lightweight cotton trekking pants with folding option

Lists of Footwear

  • Water/Snowproof Trekking Boots
  • Socks preferably cotton sports socks but take some extra pairs
  • Crampon (optional)

Essential gear

  • Day Backpack above the 30 L
  • Pack covers
  • Thermos Bottel- hard bottle that can be used for boiled drinking water

Water peals

  • Umbrella / Poncho
  • Walking pole if you need it
  • Thick Sleeping bag
  • Deodorant
  • Laundry soap
  • Antibacterial Gel
  • Toiletries
  • Toothbrush
  • Shampoo

Personal accessories

  • Cell phone
  • Watch
  • Camera
  • Money wallet with Money
  • Padlocks
  • Plastic bag
  • Sewing kit
  • Extra p photos and passport photocopies

First-aid Kit

  • Diamox (acetazolamide)
  • Lozenges
  • Elastic bandages
  • Moleskin
  • Cotton bandages and band-aids
  • Lancing needle
  • Antibiotic eye-drops
  • Thermometer
  • Sling
  • Paracetamol
  • Antiseptic antibacterial cream or solution
  • Painkillers
  • Anti-emetic for nausea (not at high altitude)
  • Loperamide to control diarrhea
  • Norfloxacin or Cipro to cure diarrhea, other infections
  • Oral rehydration salts

Himalayan Frozen Adventure Pvt. Ltd porter is available for (2 trekkers a porter) who will carry up to 20 kg at maximum; therefore, keep this in mind before you pack your bags!!!