Everest Base Camp at 5,364m to the base of the world's tallest mountain will bring you over suspension bridges
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Everest is an ancient culture and the Himalayas as a backdrop, Nepal has long been the destination of choice for travelers in search of adventure. Landlocked between the high plateaus of Tibet to the north and the hot, fertile plains of India to the south, Nepal is a land of ancient history, colorful cultures and people, amazing architecture and stunning scenery.
Trek Duration: 14 Days Trek Grade: Strenuous Accommodation: Tea House Highest Point: 5545m Highlights: Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and more. An Everest base camp trek is the adventure of a lifetime, an adventure for those whose fantasies take off higher than even the mists. Miles from autos, comforts, and every day extravagances, you'll immerse your soul in natural beauty and extend your own perseverance beyond what you thought conceivable. The way starts in ancient Kathmandu, where you'll adjust and explore the city at your recreation while reckoning your rising. Your trek to Everest Base Camp at 5,364m to the base of the world's tallest mountain will bring you over suspension bridges, spanning chasms of thin air, through shrouded Buddhist monasteries, and into the heart of the warm, rugged Sherpa culture. As you go nearby thrillseekers and photographer from everywhere throughout the globe, you'll spy Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu - three of Earth's 10 tallest pinnacles! You'll breathe a sigh of relief around evening time in comfortable, conventional teahouses realizing that our expereinced, proficient aides and porters are there to guarantee the most secure, most charming, most interesting expereince possible.
Initiative Outdoor uses a layering system where different pieces of clothing are worn together or separately to achieve optimum body temperature control. The upper body garments listed here are either synthetic or merino wool garments that retain their insulating properties when wet, or nylon or Gore-Tex layers which help prevent heat loss by cutting wind, rain, and snow.
| Equipment | Quantity | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| T-Shirts – walking | 2 | We recommend merino wool, Capilene or other synthetic fabric as they wick away the moisture and dry quickly. No cotton. |
| T-shirt – sleeping | 1 | This can be cotton |
| Base layers (ie thermal top) | 1 | Lightweight or mid-weight long-sleeved t-shirt of merino wool, polyester, Capilene, or Polartec power dry |
| Top insulating Layers | 1 | Mid-weight fleece that can be worn over other layers |
| Fleece Vest | 1 | |
| Rain jacket | 1 | |
| Down Jacket | 1 |
| Equipment | Quantity | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Underwear | Sufficient for the trek (remember you can wash them) | |
| T-shirt – sleepingThermal long johns/long underwear | 1 | |
| Trekking Trousers | 2 | Lightweight quick-dry trousers (no cotton). Zip offs are good |
| Evening/sleeping trousers | 1(optional) | 1 pair of lightweight tracksuit bottoms (sweat pants) or yoga style trousers for evening wear and sleeping in. No jeans. |
| Hiking Shorts | 1 | If no zip-off trousers. Below the knee for ladies |
| Rain Pants | 1 |
| Equipment | Quantity | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Day pack | 1 | Approx. 35ltrs. We will provide you with a duffle bag for your trekking gear |
| Sleeping bag with compression sack | 1 | Minimum 3 season |
| Sleeping bag liner | 1 | Optional |
| Equipment | Quantity | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking boots | 1 | Must be well worn and comfortable with ankle support |
| Socks | 3 | |
| Flip flops/Camp shoes | 1 | Lightweight for evening use |
| Equipment | Quantity | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Water bottles | 2 | One liter each, Nalgene or Sig style or a bladder if preferred |
| Water purification drops | 1 | Cheap and easy to buy in Kathmandu (Piyus) |
| Lip Balm | 1 | With SPF factor |
| Sunscreen | 1 | We recommend SPF 30 or greater |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 | |
| Personal first aid kit | 1 | To include any prescribed medications |
| Sunglasses | 1 | |
| Bandana/Buff | 1 | Useful for a variety of purposes. |
| Flashlight /head torch | 1 | Head torch is best as it leaves your hands free + extra batteries |
| Travel towel | 1 | Lightweight and compact |
| Wash kit | Travel size items for the trek & eco friendly if possible | |
| Instant Hand Sanitizer | 1 | Alcohol-based for keeping hands clean |
| Sun hat | 1 | |
| Warm hat | 1 | |
| Gloves | 1 | |
| Trekking poles | (Optional) | |
| Trekking snacks | Good selection available in KTM | |
| Camera | With charger &/or extra batteries | |
| Toilet paper & rubbish bag | ||
| Book/journal | ||
| Pack of cards/travel game | 1 | For evening entertainment |
| Passport photos | Always useful and a must-have if you want a local sim card | |
| Photocopies of all your important documents | ||
| A great sense of humor & a positive attitude | Essential – don’t come without it!! J |
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