Nov 4 - Nov 19, 2023 confirmed
Everest Base Camp via Kongma La, via Ama Dablam Base Camp, and via Chukhung Ri Climb
(16 days)
Everest Region,
Nepal
Rating:
| 14 reviews
Difficulty: strenuous
Private trek | 2 confirmed trekkers
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $400 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.- Permits Sagarmatha National Park Entry and Local Everest Region Tax
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- Guide's Transport
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
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Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
Booking the flight with the trek insures that the guide will be able to be on the same flight in addition transport to/from the Kathmandu airport from your hotel is included.
$200 per person
+ $15 per person for service/transport fee
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Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Booking the flight with the trek insures that the guide will be able to be on the same flight in addition transport to/from the Kathmandu airport from your hotel is included.
$200 per person
+ $15 per person for service/transport fee
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2 confirmed trekkers
Ana (Spain)
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This is the most popular and iconic trek in the Khumbu. Follow the footsteps of Tenzing Norgay, Edmund Hillary, and those that followed to the base of the highest mountain in the world. En route, you’ll pass the centuries old Buddhist monastery of Tengboche and hike alongside the Khumbu glacier to Gorak Shep, the last permanent encampment before Everest Basecamp. In addition to Everest Basecamp, you will climb to the dizzying height of 5643 m (18,513 ft) and view one of the most magnificent panoramas in the Himalayas atop Kala Patthar. Those with a little more time and a sense of adventure can add side trips via the spectacular Kongma La pass, the Cho La pass, and the Renjo La Pass.
Side trip via Chukhung Ri Climb: The climb to the 5550 m (18,209 ft) summit of Chukhung Ri is a tough lung busting struggle, but the reward is a panoramic view of Makalu, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, and the glacial lake of Imja Tsho. This should only be attempted if you feel well acclimatized at Chukhung.
Side trip via Kongma La: Probably the least traversed of the classic three passes in the Khumbu region, the path to the Kongma La (5535 m) offers a spectacular but strenuous route between Chukhung and Lobuche. This pass offers unparalleled views of what many regard as one of the most beautiful mountains in Khumbu, the pointed spired of Ama Dablam. While in Chukhung, you may wish to spend an additional day and climb Chukhung Ri for a panorama of the Chukhung Valley, or hike to the alpine lake of Imja Tsho.
Side trip via Ama Dablam Base Camp: If you are itching to get off the trekking highway to Everest Base Camp, a day detour off to the much less visited Ama Dablam Base Camp may be just what you're looking for. This off the beaten path side trip take you right up to the base of one of the Khumbu regions most beautiful mountains. Along the way, you’ll get views of Everest as you pass by yak shelters and walls constructed by Sherpa herdsmen.
Weather Conditions in November
Early November, along with late October, are the most popular times to trek in Nepal. Temperatures get cooler in November, but the skies get clearer and the chance of rain or snow interrupting your trek gets lower. At high altitudes, trekkers are rewarded with good views throughout the day.
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
November. The highest point on the trek is
Kala Patthar at
5643 m. During
November, expect high temperatures of around
-1.5°C (29°F)
and lows down to
-17.5°C (1°F)
at Kala Patthar.
- Images from Everest Base Camp Trek
- Images from via Kongma La Side Trek
- Images from via Ama Dablam Base Camp Side Trek
Everest Base Camp via Kongma La, via Ama Dablam Base Camp, and via Chukhung Ri Climb
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary
(16 days /
15 nights
)
created by
Ana
(Spain)
| Sat Nov 4 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in November. |
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Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$180.00
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Lukla (2860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.2°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in November. |
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Phakding (2860 m)
About 3 hours from Lukla Overnight |
| Sun Nov 5 (day 2) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 5 hours from Phakding Overnight |
| Mon Nov 6 (day 3) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.8°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.2°C (24°F) in November. Overnight |
| Tue Nov 7 (day 4) |
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Tengboche (3870 m)
About 5 hours from Namche |
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Pangboche (3930 m)
About 2 hours from Tengboche or about 6-7 hours from Namche Overnight |
| Wed Nov 8 (day 5) |
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Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m)
about 3 hours up from Pangboche |
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Pangboche (3930 m)
About 1-1.5 hours back down from Ama Dablam Base Camp Overnight |
| Thu Nov 9 (day 6) |
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Dingboche (4410 m)
About 5 hours from Tengboche Overnight |
| Fri Nov 10 (day 7) |
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Dingboche (4410 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.9°C (43°F) and lows of about -10.1°C (14°F) in November. Overnight |
| Sat Nov 11 (day 8) |
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Chukhung (4730 m)
About 3 hours from Dingboche Overnight |
| Sun Nov 12 (day 9) |
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Imja Tsho (Lake) (5010 m)
Acclimatization hike to the Glacial lake of Imja Tsho about 3-5 hours round trip from Chukhung |
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Chukhung (4730 m)
While technically it is possible to go to both Chukhung Ri and Imja Tsho in a day with one in the morning and the other in the afternoon it is highly recommended if you wish to go to both to add an extra night between the two day hikes in Chukhung, or to choose to go to one or the other. |
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Chukhung Ri (5550 m)
About 3-4 hours up and 1-2 hours back down to Chukhung |
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Chukhung (4730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.0°C (39°F) and lows of about -12.0°C (10°F) in November. Overnight |
| Mon Nov 13 (day 10) |
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Kongma La Pass (5535 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.8°C (31°F) and lows of about -16.8°C (2°F) in November. |
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Lobuche (4940 m)
About 6-9 hours from Chukhung via the Kongma La Overnight |
| Tue Nov 14 (day 11) |
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Gorak Shep (5164 m)
About 2-3 hours from Lobuche |
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Everest Base Camp (5380 m)
About 3 hours from Gorak Shep |
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Gorak Shep (5164 m)
About 3 hours from Everest Base Camp Overnight |
| Wed Nov 15 (day 12) |
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Kala Patthar (5643 m)
About 1-2 hours to climb Kala Patthar from Gorak Shep |
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Gorak Shep (5164 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.4°C (35°F) and lows of about -14.6°C (6°F) in November. |
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Lobuche (4940 m)
About 2 hours from Gorak Shep Overnight |
| Thu Nov 16 (day 13) |
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Phortse (3840 m)
About 5-6 hours from Lobuche Overnight |
| Fri Nov 17 (day 14) |
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Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
About 3-5 hours from Phortse Overnight |
| Sat Nov 18 (day 15) |
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Lukla (2860 m)
About 5-7 hours from Namche Overnight |
| Sun Nov 19 (day 16) |
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Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$180.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in November. |
