Everest Kala Pattar Trek - Asian Trekking

This trek is very similar to the Everest Base Camp trek, but without going to Base Camp. The climax of this trek, hiking up Kala Pattar is also the highlight as it offers spectacular views of Mount Everest. This picturesque trek incorporates stunning views of the surrounding mountains, historic gompas, beautiful forests and a real insight into local Sherpa village life.

Good To Know

Asian Trekking is a Nepali expedition operating company established 41 years ago. According to Paragraph 26 of the Tourism Act (2035), no foreign expedition teams or companies are allowed to provide expedition services in Nepal directly and any foreign company must work through a Nepali company licensed by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal. As such, Nepali companies are the ones that provide all the legal, administrative, logistical, guiding and support services in Nepal, while also being legally responsible for the safe and responsible conduct of the expeditions. Booking through foreign expedition companies naturally makes the cost to the customer higher due to the extra layer of administration and profit margins, without necessarily adding any extra value.

EVEREST TAILOR MADE EXPEDITION

We are the number 1 most
experienced expedition company the World. No other company has as much
experience as us. We have organized more than 3,000 personalised treks and
expedition since 1982, including 286 climbing expeditions on Mt.
Everest.

Price Start From 55,000 US$ And
Includes

Each member is assigned with:
1. One veteran Sherpa Guide with Nepal Mountaineering Association
  certification and has previously summited Mt. Everest at least 5
  times.
2. Two High Altitude Sherpa with Nepal Mountaineering
  Association certification and has previously summited Mt. Everest at least 2
  times.
3. The Sherpa will assist the member during climb and summit
  attempt. They will also carry all food and gear to high camps.
4. Full Mountain Support
Unlimited CE
certified oxygen cylinders with British Top out mask and regulator during
climbing and summit attempt.
Services of Asian Trekking
Expedition Doctor and medical consultation services at the Base Camp with the
Himalayan Rescue Association.
All food and fuel for Base Camp
and higher camps during expedition. Services of cook and kitchen boy at Base
Camp and Camp 2.
3 days guided acclimatization climb on Mt.
Lobuche East before Everest climb.
High altitude tents for each
member.
Weekly supply of fresh vegetables, meat and fruits to
Base Camp from Kathmandu Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars,
ice screws, etc.)
Porterage of member’s personal climbing
equipment Kathmandu-Lukla-Base Camp-Kathmandu.
Unlimited Wi-Fi
Internet at base camp.
Solar panels, batteries and generator
with fuels at Base Camp for light and charging mobile phones, digital cameras
and laptop.
Hotel accommodation for 8 nights in 5-star hotel in
Kathmandu before or after the expedition.
Welcome group dinner
in Kathmandu with chairman/founder of Asian Trekking, Past President of Nepal
Mountaineering Association and Honorary member of UIAA (International Climbing
and Mountaineering Federation), Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa and CEO of Asian
Trekking Dawa Steven Sherpa.
Restop toilet bags for all members
and Sherpas to bring human waste off the mountain.
Airport-hotel-airport transfers.

If Needed/On
Request

Spacious high wall personal tent at Base
Camp with wooden platform and carpets. Each tent is equipped with personal
solar powered lights, mattress, pillow, working table with chair, folding
cabinet, satellite television and personal heater.
International
Federation of Mountain Guide Associations (IFMGA/ UIAGM) accredited guide to
lead the team.
Helicopter flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Namche/
EBC/Kathmandu.
Private kitchen with professional and trained
5-star hotel cook to cater to the client’s taste.
Photography
and video filming service during the expedition.
Satellite
Internet at Camp 2
Personal base camp dining tent, equipped with
wooden platform, padded insulation floor and carpet and one LED television set
with DTH connection.
Clean and spacious Private toilet and
shower tent and much more…

Good To
Know

Asian Trekking is a Nepali expedition operating company
established 36 years ago. According to Paragraph 26 of the Tourism Act
(2035), no foreign expedition teams or companies are allowed to
provide expedition services in Nepal directly and any foreign company must
work through a Nepali company licensed by the Ministry of
Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal. As such, Nepali
companies are the ones that provide all the legal, administrative, logistical,
guiding and support services in Nepal, while also being legally responsible
for the safe and responsible conduct of the expeditions. Booking
through foreign expedition companies naturally makes the cost to the customer
higher due to the extra layer of administration and profit margins, without
necessarily adding any extra value.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1
Schedule flight to Lukla

Schedule flight to Lukla (2840m). Trek to Phakding (2610m). Enjoy a scenic flight with stunning views as you fly alongside the Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lukla. Upon arrival in Lukla, it is a half day’s trek along the Dudh Kosi Valley to Phakding where you will rest for the night.

Day 2
Namche Bazar

Namche Bazar (3440m). Continuing along the Dudh Kosi (river), you will enter Sagarmatha National Park (showing or buying your entrance ticket and registering your TIMS card). After continuing along the river, you will start to ascend towards Namche Bazar. This is the first altitude jump so it is important to take it easy on the way up.

Day 3
Khumjung

Khumjung (3780m) for acclimatization. It is a short journey to Khumjung (about 2 hours) and the rest of the day is set aside for acclimatization. After a steep climb up steps to the Syangboche airstrip. The route continues upwards before a short, steep descent to Khumjung where you can relax or visit the monastery for the remains of the day.

Day 4
Tengboche

Tengboche (3860m). Another relatively short day from Khumjung to Tengboche. The route hikes down, crossing the Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi before climbing up a rocky trail. Finally ascending through the forest where you might see any number of birds and animals including musk deer and goat antelope. Tengboche is home to the most important monastery for the Sherpa people. You can go inside the monastery, meet the monks and enjoy panoramic views of the region including Everest and Khumjung village.

Day 5
Dingboche

Dingboche (4410m). This is an absolutely perfect day’s trek. Passing through Sherpa villages Shomare and Pheriche, you will see yak pastures, chortens, monasteries and stunning mountain views all along the way. The day ends in Dingboche where you can enjoy nice viewpoints and the valley below of mountain desert.

Day 6
Dingboche - Visit Chhukung

Dingboche - Visit Chhukung (4730m) - Acclimatization day. On this acclimatization day, walk up to Chhukung village and viewpoint. Return to Dingboche to spend the night.

Day 7
Lobuche

Lobuche (4910m). A full day walking ascending through the Khumbu valley with mountains on both sides. Passing a glacier lake the trail descends until you cross a stream and then back upwards until you reach Dugla where you will have lunch. From Dugla, the trail climbs steeply to the Khumbu glacier. Once at the top of the ridge, you will be rewarded for your hard work with spectacular views of the mountains. Descending back down to the Khumbu glacier moraine you will enjoy more mountain views before ending your day’s walk in the village of Lobuche.

Day 8
Lobuche - visit Kala Pattar

Lobuche - visit Kala Pattar (5555m). It’s an early morning start heading up to Gorekshep past glaciers and your firet glimpse of Kala Pattar. From Gorekshep you will enjoy stunning views of Everest and the surrounding mountains before continuing up to Kala Pattar. Return to Gorekshep for lunch and then back down to spend the night in Lobuche.

Day 9
Pangboche

Pangboche (3930m). A long day descending back down to finally rest in Pangboche. You can visit the monastery, which is the oldest in the region.

Day 10
Namche Bazar

Namche Bazar. A more leisurely day, passing through Tengboche where you can visit the monastery there before continuing on to Namche Bazar where you can rest for the night and check your email! Namche Bazar

Day 11
Lukla

Lukla. Another long day descending back down to Lukla following the Dudh Kosi river through the valley. The route goes down and up finishing at the end with a climb through the forest, past villages and finally reaching Lukla, where you can put your feet up!

Day 12
Return to Kathmandu

Return to Kathmandu. Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.