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Everest Base Camp Trek 15 days in Nepal

Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar 15 Days Trek: Everest Base Camp Trek, Kalapattar is the famous trek destination of Khumbu region in Sagarmatha National Park; it is the best place to see the incredible View of Mt. Everest, The top of the world and many other high mountains Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Tsangthe, Khangtusng, Ama-Dablam, Tamserku and many other peaks. The trek follows the trail form Lukla to Everest base camp, we trek through the village Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Lobuche and finally the highest settlement Gorakshep and next morning of arriving Gorakshep we will climb to the Kalapattar top at 5545m the higher point than Everest Base Camp. In the main Everest climbing season we can see lots of expedition groups tents camping on Everest base camp March, April, May & June. In this season you get to meet lots of famous climbers from all over the world including AC Sherpa, International Sherpa Guides (ISG). Best time to travel Everest region February, March, April, August, September, October and November.

Itinerary 2013

Feb, 17th: Day: 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Feb, 18th: Day: 02: Rest and check gears

Feb, 19th: Day: 03: Fly Lukla to Phakding, camp

Feb, 20th: Day: 04: Trek to Namche, camp

Feb, 21st: Day: 05: Rest days acclimatize to Everest view hotel

Feb, 22nd: Day: 06: Trek to Tengboche, camp

Feb, 23rd: Day: 07: Trek to Peruche, camp

Feb, 24th: Day: 08: Rest day acclimatize high point.

Feb, 25th: Day: 09: Trek to Lobuche, camp

Feb, 26th: Day: 10: Trek to Gorakshep, camp (hike 2.5hr to Everest BC)

Feb, 27th: Day: 11: Hike to 5,400m Kalapattar and Dingboche camp

Feb, 28th: Day: 12: Trek to Namche, camp

Mar, 01st: Day: 13: Trek to Lukla, camp

Mar, 02nd: Day: 14: Fly to Kathmandu (if weather is great otherwise rest)

Mar, 03rd: Day: 15: Fly to Kathmandu (if weather is great)

Mar, 04th: Day: 16: Sightseeing optional and buy souvenirs

Mar, 05th: Day: 17: Fly back home.

<blockquote> Cost $2950

</blockquote> Land Costs Include

Transportation from airport in Kathmandu Hotel 3 night Hotels in Kathmandu Flight, round-trip, to Lukla-Kathmandu including Sherpa guide 3 B, L,D include while trekking Park fees and trekking permits Sherpa guide Single supplement room upon request

Land Costs Do Not Include:

$25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable) International round trip airfare international-Nepal Meals in Kathmandu not included Personal gears (see gear list) Excess baggage charges and airport taxes Personal Items (gifts, etc) Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks including mineral waters. All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)

Trip cancellation insurance:

Please note that climbers have been delayed in Lukla awaiting return to KTM. At times helicopters can fly when planes can’t, do to weather & Helicopter fee approximately $500+ tax paid by the trekker, cost not guarantee & it may reflect. Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of ISG.

Everest Trek Cancellation/Refund Policy:

Note: International Sherpa Guides (ISG) highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions. Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, ISG must ad here to a stringent refund policy. Each deposit, regardless of amount, includes a $300.00 non-refundable registration fee. Full refunds, less registration fee, will be provided 90-days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date. 50% refunds will be provided 60-89 days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date. No refunds will be provided 59-days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date. All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the 90-day period, as stated above. All balances are due 90 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified. Participants whose balances are not received by the 90-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.

Note: International Sherpa Guides (ISG) reserves the right to waive any fees. As we offer personalized service, we will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.

Trip Cancellation Insurance : We highly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance. International Sherpa Guides (ISG) offers a plan in conjunction with Travelex. If you are signing up online or over the phone our location number is #47-0110. For non-technical trips choose the Travel Select plan. For technical climbs choose the Travel Select Plan and select the Adventurer Upgrade during your check out. Detailed policy information will be sent upon receipt of your completed application.