Everest Base Camp trekking is a lifetime dream for many travelers. To stand at the foot of the world’s tallest mountain, Mt. Everest, and seeing high up is many people’s dream. Trekking to Everest Base Camp is the perfect opportunity to explore the lifestyle of the Himalayan people, their religion, customs and traditional way of life. Comparatively, Everest Base Camp trekking is more challenging than the Annapurna Circuit due to difficulty with altitude. On day 2 of the Everest Base Camp trek, you reach at 3,420m in Namche Bazaar. On the Annapurna Circuit, you do not gain this much altitude until Day 6. Each day, the trail involves a substantial amount of scrambling up and down on Everest Base Camp trek, whereas, the Annapurna Circuit trekking has far more gentle, flat stretches that don’t leave you heaving for breath. On the Everest Base Camp trek, you have to come down following the exact route that you climbed up before. On the Annapurna Circuit, you never have to repeat any step that you have taken at the beginning. If you are really looking for challenging trek and close-up mountain views, then Everest Base Camp might be your choice. The trek to Everest Base Camp begins after an exploration of the local temples, shrines, bazaars and restaurants in Kathmandu followed by a flight to Lukla within the mountains and continue to walk uphill through the Dudh Kosi Valley. While on the trek, you will enjoy the views of awe-inspiring peaks of Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru and Ama Dablam in the far distance. Along the trail, you will encounter unique flora and fauna, friendly Sherpa people, yaks, colorful festivals and Buddhist monasteries. Blooming of different flowers like rhododendron, magnolias, blue pine, Chir pine, juniper, and hemlock make the Everest Base Camp trek more delightful for nature lovers. At Namche Bazaar we take a rest to assist in better acclimatization and for further exploration of the surrounding and continue the trek further. The close-up view of Everest and other mountain peaks from Kala Patthar is the most exciting and memorable one. The dry seasons of autumn – October/November and spring – March/April are the best time to do Everest Base Camp trek as you get a glimpse of Everest distinctly from all directions.
Holiday Information
Cost Included
► Government licensed professional guide/leader (pre-requisite for the Tour)
► Airport transfers on first and last day from/to Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad
► All domestic flights and transfers (according to itinerary)
► All road transport in Pakistan (according to itinerary above)
► All accommodation in Pakistan (hotels and camps) according to itinerary (Twin basis)
► All meals in Pakistan (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at hotels
► All tour requirements on ground (including, support staff, (excluding personal) etc
► Government Permits, documentation.
All prices is based on
What does Packages not Include?
► Travel insurance
► Visa to Pakistan (Letter of Invitation and other supporting documents will be offered by us for visa application)
► International flights (return tickets)
► Tips for guides, porters, staff etc
► Early Wind-up
► Miscellaneous (drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc at hotels)
► Souvenirs
► Things that is not mentioned above
Reservations
Reservations can be made via faxing or mailing together. The Tour expense is entirely based on the itinerary and the aggregate number of hotel and camp evenings specified therein. If the event has to be deferred because of awful climate, road washouts or postponed flights, affliction, Government constraints or some other possibility for which Karakorum Expeditions can’t make provisions, the subsequent extra cost for such postpone is excluded.
Method of payment
Payment will be accepted online transfer or in cash, certified cheque is not allowed.
Cancellation and Refund
Cancellation must be informed either by telephone call or by email to Karakorum Expeditions. Cancellation charges will be imposed as follows: 30 days before flight 25 % of the land cost, 29-15 days before flight 50 % of the land cost, 14-1 day before flight 90% of the land cost. No refund will be given for any unused part of the trip.
Change of Itinerary
Reasonable adjustments in the itinerary may be made just where regard advisable for the comfort and safety of the tourist.
Insurance
Tourist are encouraged to get insurance that covers cancellation, mishaps, loss or damage of baggage, health emergency, helicopter rescue and personal belongings. This insurance must be planned yourself directly with your specialists/insurance agency.
Baggage
Each person is entitled to bring 15kg of personal baggage maximum. Any excess stuff portage will be charged additionally.
Obligations
The Karakorum Expeditions will provide transportation, accommodation, meal and other important prerequisites for group expedition which are stated in the itinerary. In case if the group Private trips and tours or expeditions terms and policy will be different from the group expedition.
Extra
Extra nights accommodation or transportation is not included in the package, in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary, we are not responsible to entertain individuals unless it is a privately booked expedition.
Liability
Karakorum Expeditions, its operators and team won’t be at accountable for any harm, death, harm, accident, delay, theft, either by the demonstrations of any organization or individual occupied with leading the visit.
Itinerary
Drive to Hunza Same day and explore Overnight at hotel
7-8hrs. Overnight at hotel.
Trek down to Askole
Transfer to airport for flight back home.
Frequently Asked Questions
We do provide accommodation and transportation for all above standard package. Also, we provide accommodation and transportation as per client demand.
Please don’t forget to provide emergency contact of your family when sign up for the program.
Tip is not included it’s up to you how much tip you’re willing to give staff.
Our representative will welcome you at the Islamabad international airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Pakistan is quite safe to travel solo for male and female.
This will not include in the price and package. Also, we do arrange special food such as gluten free food and other on demand.
We always carry first aid box.
You’re welcome to join group or also can travel alone/private.
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