Lukla to EBC (Sep-Dec 05) - Looking for 1-2 to group with.

[robshak]

Hello all, I'm a 30 year old Nepali living in the UK for the past 10 years. I have always dreamt of trekking to Everest Base Camp since my early student years but time had always been the constraining factor. Fortunately this year, it seems like I can fulfill my long term ambition as I will be in Nepal from August to December. I am not new to trekking but the Everest region will be my first time. I am looking for 1 or 2 (small group for maximum flexibility) people to team up with for this trek who don't mind travelling slow keeping in mind the risks of AMS (Although I'm very fit, I do not plan to race against the time as I intend to enjoy the trek to its full!). I will be in Nepal from late August to early December 2005, therefore I believe I can make it either during September or the last three weeks of November (Oct to Nov 1st week being the big festival time for which I want to be with my parents in Kathmandu). If anyone who has plans to be in Nepal during the above period and is looking for a companion for Lukla to EBC trek, please contact me at shakyrob@hotmail.com and may be we can work some dates out. I'm a hardcore Kathmanduite, so a free guided tour to Kathmandu is included for free! :) Rob.

[skyline]

Everest Base Camp Trek

The Everest or Khumbu region is justifiably the most famous of all trekking and mountain regions. Populated by Sherpas, the attractions of this area are the majestic mountains, the high mountain villages, the isolated monasteries, and the local peoples. This area includes the highest mountain in the world, Everest at 8,848m, and many of the world's 8,000m peaks such as Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. First climbed in 1953, Everest still holds a fascination for many, however the Everest region boasts many more spectacular and beautiful mountains, as well as some of the most rewarding trekking anywhere in the world.
The Everest Base Camp trek is a classic trek which follows in the footsteps of Hillary & Tenzing and ends with an ascent of Kala Pattar for superb views of Everest.

This trek starts with an exhilarating 45 minute mountain flight into the airstrip at Lukla. From here we trek slowly upwards to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, following the valley of the Dudh Kosi river. It is not long before we glimpse our first view of Everest as it peeks above the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. At this point it is still many days walk away, but with careful acclimatization it is not long before we find ourselves high up in the heart of the Khumbu region.

We visit Tengboche monastery en route before continuing on to our goal, an ascent of Kala Pattar, a rocky outcrop to the west of Everest. This vantage point gives fantastic views of the Ice Fall and South Col as well as the immense south-west face of Everest which was first climbed in 1975 by Chris Bonington's team. This is truly a classic trek, which undoubtedly gives one of the best mountain views in the world. Accommodation and food is provided in the local lodges

Cost per person per day NRS 2220

Above the cost included:

~ All land transfer as per itinerary
~ Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek
~ Fully escorted trek with English speaking Guide
~ All program according to itineraries on full board.
~ Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs

Above the cost doesn't included:

· Items of personal nature ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
· Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
. Domestic Airfare (Lukla-Kathmandu Oneway fare NRS 1965
· Medical evacuation in case of emergency
· Personal spending money
· All bar bill,

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING DURING THE TREK?

i/ Good and comfortable trekking boots.
ii/ Ruck-Sack
iii/ Some pairs of warm socks as well as light socks.
iv/ Warm clothes necessary for the morning and evening.
v/ Your toiletries and medical kit.
vi/ Couple of T-shirts and shorts for the day.
vii/ Hat.
viii/ Slippers/Down jackets
ix/ Sunglasses.
x/ Flash light etc

Many thanks and best wishes

Madhav Prasad Pandey
Informations and International Relations
Skyline Treks & Expedition (P.) Ltd.
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Katmandu, Nepal
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