The classic route through the Sherpa heartland to the foot of the world’s highest peak Everest (8848m)- There is no greater mountain on earth and this lodge-based trek follows in the footsteps of the great Climbing parties attempting to summit the mountain from the Nepalese side, Trekking through Sherpa country trail follows the Dudh Kosi before the hard work begins as we climb up to Namche Bazaar but spectacular and the incredible monastery at Tengpoche is photographer’s paradise and a highlight of the trek, set and other huge, show capped peaks with time for acclimatization enroute our goal is Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu glacier and the opportunity to climb kala Pattar (5545m) for a breathtaking view of Everest and one of the greatest mountain views on Earth.

Everest Base Camp 16 days Trekking, Mount Everest base Camp 12 days Treks
Total trip duration 16 Days
Hotel in Kathmandu 4 Nights
Trekking duration 12 Days

Facts of the Trips

Starting from:	Kathmandu - Lukla flight
Ending at:	 Lukla - Kathmandu flight
Grade:	Challenging
Highest access of the trek:	Kalapathar 5,545m.
Culture:	Different Community with majority of Sherpa, Tamang, Chhetri, Brahamn & Tibetan.
Mode of trekking tour:	Lodge Trek & Fully camping trek.
Himalayan sights:	Everest 8848m., Lhotse 8516m., Nuptse 7896m, Pumori 7145m., Amadablam 6812m. Thamserku 6800m, Khumbila 5751m, Kwangde Ri 6187m,, Kangtenga 6645m, Kusum Kangru 6369, Makalu 8463m, Island Peak 6189m, Chhukungri 5845m, Lobuche East 6119m, Lobuche West 6145m, khumbuste 6640m, Cholatse 6640m, Cha Kung 7020m, & More attractive snowcapped peaks.
Most Attraction of the trek:	Different Community with majority of Sherpa, Tamang, Chhetri, Brahamn and Great Himalayan Landscape etc.
Lake:	Gokyo lake 4700m, Cho La lake 4600m, Ngozumba 5400m, Taoche Lake 4400m.

Mount Everest Base camp Trek (13 Days)
Economic services and price

Min 2 pax	3-4 pax	5-6 pax	7-8 pax	9-10 pax
420 Euros per person	397 Euros per person	380 Euros per person	350 Euros per person	340 Euros per person

PRICE INCLUDES :
- Transfers airport - Hotel – Airport private  car, Van, Heice and Tourist Bus
- Transfers Hotel  –  Domestic airport - hotel  private vehicles  Car, Van,  Haice and Tourist Bus 
- Domestic Airport tax
- Full board basis during trekking, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea coffee and Bed
- Accommodation in teahouses in trekking
- Guide and porters
- One Sherpa,(guide assistance) group size more than 4
- Equipments for porters
- Sagarmath  National park fee,  TIMS permits & Any required permits or Official Documentation
- Personal insurance for Nepalese staffs

Mount Everest Base camp Trek (12 Days)
Deluxe  service and price

Min 2 Pax	3-4 pax	5-6 pax	7-8 pax	9-10 pax
820 Euros per person	790 Euro per person	710 Euros per	660Euros per person	580 Euros per person

Cost Includes:

• KTM International Airport Arrival & Departure Transfer by Private Car/van/ Hiace/Private Bus
• Total 4 Nights DELUXE Accommodations on B/B Plan Twin Sharing ( single room Supplementary charge extra is compulsory for those who does not have partner to share room with) in Kathmandu Hotel  Vaishali or Hotel Harati, Hotel Marshyangdi or Similar including breakfast and government tax ( hotel category 3 stars and 4 stars)
• Round Trip( KATHMANDU-LUKLA- KATHMANDU) Flight fare for Guests, guide with all taxes
• Round Trip Land Transportation( Hotel- Domestic Airport- Hotel) by Car/Van/Hiace
• English Speaking experienced Sherpa Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder Guide for KTM-whole Trek- KTM
• Porters (One porter for 2 Person basis, Max 30 KGS per Porter) from LUKLA-Whole Trek-LUKLA
• Everest National Park Trek Permit & Any required permits or Official Documentation
• Full Board basis Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner-  Self Lodges Menu Choice) as per above Itinerary
• Best selected Tea house Lodge/Guest houses Accommodations in Twin Sharing (single room Supplementary charge extra is compulsory for those who does not have partner to share room with) basis in Whole Trek.
• Insurance, Daily Wages, Equipments and all meals & Lodges of Porters and Guide in Whole Trek
• First Aid Kid Box( for Normal Treatment only)
• Emergency helicopter rescue Evacuation Coordination (This is only in case of Emergency condition of guests, however all guests are responsible to pay helicopter Evacuation Charge- US$ 1500 per/Hour if necessary. So all our Valued guests are kindly requested to make sure that you have required travel Insurance which will cover this expenses in case needed)
• Government taxes & Other Applicable Fees

Cost Excludes:

• International Airfare to and from your country
• Nepal Visa fee: US$ 30 & Departure Airport tax: Approx. US$ 26 in International Airport, KTM
• Travel & Health Insurance-  Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance (Most recommended)
• Any Meals (Lunch & Dinner) in Kathmandu - keep $ 7 to 10 for per meal in Tourist Restaurant
• Any Alcoholic Drinks, Cold Drinks, Boiled & Mineral Water, Beverages, deserts Etc in Trek
• Tips for Guide & Porter (mandatory)
• Hot Shower, Battery Charges( Available in Trek with Extra cost or Free on spot)
• Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation or Delayed, Sick in Trek, and Helicopter rescue in Trek. Cost due to bad weather etc which is out of our control
• Any Other Cost, which is not mentioned in Cost Includes Items as Above

Complementary from Company (to our Valued Guests)

• Trip Certificate( for memory of Nepal trip)
• Porter Carrying Bag- Trekking bag for Porter
• T-shirt of Our Agency  
• Hotels in Kathmandu we use are( The best Selected One with Centrally Located at Tourist City)
• 3 Star Hotel: Hotel Harati, Hotel Marshyangdi or Similar
• 5 Star Hotel: Hotel Yak & Yeti, Hotel Radisson, Hotel Del’ Annapurna or Similar.

Sherpa Staffs/Trekking Crews:
Guide/Sirdar/TripLeader: All our guides/Leader are professional & Experienced Local Sherpa (Expert in Himalayan Trekking & Mountaineering) and of course from region of Mt. Everest (top of World peak) Solu (Lower parts of Everest region and Khumbu (Higher part of Everest region). They are fully trained/licensed holder from Ministry of tourism in Nepal. They speak good English, sound knowledge of Nepalese cultures, religions & life styles of people and all our guides are at least 5- 12 years of experiences in Trekking & hiking trip in Nepal Himalayas.
Porters/Helpers: Our Trekking & Mountaineering Porters/helpers are fully acclimatized with Himalayan Environment. We always select physically fit strong enough to carry your bags during trek. Some of they will speak little English As well. All our porters in Nepal trip are well Equipped, Insured and paid. We provide 1 porter for 2 people or 1 porter for 1 person (solo trekker). The Maximum of porter weight limit is not more than 30kgs. However, this limit does not apply for Camping/tented trek.

Assistant Sherpa guide/helper: for group of 5-6 Pax, we provide 1 Assistant Sherpa guide/helper, 7-10 pax, 2 Assistant Sherpa guide/helper and number of Assistant Sherpa guide/helper will add according to group size.  The job of Assistant Sherpa guides/ helpers is to lead slow walking trekkers, handling porters, walk a head for room reservation if necessary, help to sick Trekkers if necessary or any task given by guide.

Economic of Service: / DELUXE
Once you are joined with Annapurna Foothills Treks, we take guarantee of our Excellent/Deluxe typed Service to all our valued guests. Our Agency never Behave you as our business customers but we always respect, take good care and will provide our sincere attention for your comfortable holiday in Nepal. Our professional & Experienced Team will make rewarding holiday once in your lifetime Experience! We will put all our efforts to make your holiday trip fantastic & Memorable One.

Accommodations during Trip: Accommodations in Kathmandu City will provide DELUXE room Hotel where all Modern Hotels Facility are Available. During Trekking trip in Nepal, Our Sherpa guide/Leader will select best available tea houses/Lodges with common Bathrooms/Toilets.

Meals during trip:  during your staying in Kathmandu city Pokhara  Buffed Breakfast will serve between 0600- 0930hrs in the morning. During your trekking, full board (3 meals, breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) self choice meals order like restaurant from meals menu of Each Lodges/tea houses. This is our good system to make our guests fully satisfy from their own self meals choice.

Advantages to join trip with Annapurna Foothills Treks
There are few reasons and Advantage to join with us.

• To obtain real special cost Package and Guarantee of real special Quality services during your holiday (most of international company offer at least double price for same services & trip Package we provide. Joining Local Sherpa Agency like us, you are supporting poor economic condition of real mountain Sherpa guides & porters of Nepal and saving your money as well.
• For Best, fact & exact information about trip, well designed Itinerary suitable to your timeframe of Holiday, well Acclimatization during trek
• Professional Service from Government registered Leading Local agency and by Experienced sherpa Staffs
• Team of 100% sherpa Trekking, Tours & Expeditions Guides & Leaders
• Trustable, faithful & hard working Sherpas Team for any Himalayan Trips, Valuable trip package Provider
• Small group trip for better care and comfortable service Arrangements to our valued guests
• Best Selected DELUXE accommodation during trip
• Flexible in itinerary, any trip can design on your requirements
• Everyday departure & Trip organize from single person
• Meals as your choice during trek
• Team Work for Sense of Humor & Service responsibility

Trip Extend- Additional multi Activities (combined Himalayan adventures Activities)
Do you still have some more days after this Trip, looking for any other additional Activities to join??  If you say Yes, of course we can plus to organize any short tours (1-10 days), Rafting (1-10 days), Jungle Safari Package (1- 3 nights), combined tours, Rafting & Jungle safari Activities including Sunrise/sun set tour of Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Pokhara city, Mountain flights,  Canyoning etc… Just let us know your areas of Interest, requirements: We will make combined multi- activities Adventures holiday trip package for your great holiday in Himalaya.
If you have few more days, you can add extra 2 nights/3 days most recommended short adventure trip from Pokhara after trek.

The Most recommended Short Adventure Activities Package (Rafting plus Jungle Safari)

Day 01. TRISULI RIVER RAFTING- CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Drive to Trisuli River Rafting put it point from Kathmandu or Pokhara (Approx 3 hrs), meet the group, guide & Staff. Start Rafting at River which will take about 3 hrs, take Light Lunch at bank of River. Drive to chitwan National park, check into resort, free welcome drinks (tea/coffee or any cold drinks as your choice), and take Lunch. Elephant ride tour or Village walk as per time constrain. Evening join the Tharu Ethnic (caste from Terai region of Nepal) Cultural Music Show (this program may not available if you will stay at inside National park resort). Buffed Dinner of Meals as your choice from the Menu.

Day 02. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Early morning after Tea/coffee, Bird watching Program (approx 90min), back to Resort for Breakfast. Canoe trip at Small River to especially to see Crocodiles, birds, visit to Elephant Breeding Centre and back to resort for Lunch. Afternoon Elephant bathing & Elephant Ride to Jungle or just jungle walk as your own. Free at Evening or Join Cultural show (if there are no show on first night). Buffed Dinner of Meals as your choice from the Menu.

Day 03. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK- KATHMANDU
Drive to Kathmandu by DELUXE tourist bus (approx 6 hrs) or by flight (25min). Transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu.

Special offer cost Package: Euros 155.00 per person (Out side National Park)
Special offer cost Package: Euros 230.00 per person (In side National Park)

Cost Includes:

• Tourist bus to Rafting Point & jeep drive to resort after Rafting
• 3 hrs rafting at Trisuli River with Light Lunch, Rafting Staff, Rafting equipments etc.
• 2 nights/3 days Jungle Safari DELUXE Accommodation on Full Board meals basis
• Jungle Activities like Elephant Bath, Tour of Breeding Centre, Jungle walk, Village walk, Bird watching, Cultural show, Real Canoe Trip & Elephant ride
• DELUXE tourist bus( A/c) drive to Kathmandu including Buffed Lunch & Bus Station Transfer

Cost Excludes:

• Any bar bills & cost of personal Natures
• Chitwan- Kathmandu Flight: US$ 91.00 & Airport tax( Rs 170.00)- Fare can change without any notice

Services - you can arrange yourself (which you can remove from our set itinerary package)

When you travel with Annapurna foothills Treks & Expeditions (P) Ltd , We never force you to follow our fixed/set package, BUT services like Hotel reservation in city or sightseeing tours in city which you can make yourself own arrangements! If so, we will remove that service from our set Package which you don’t need or you would like to arrange yourself, we can just provide you services of only trekking package too. So we have given you various options.  Also based on your previous trek Experience, if you would like us to customize the Itinerary (add more days or make shorter) suit to your timeframe of holiday, we are always Flexible with our Programs and Packages.

However, the given Itinerary is well designed for well acclimatization from high altitude sickness, we always advised to go through the special designed Itinerary and cost package. Timeframe

Optional Trip Design-
Plan & design your own Trip: Not satisfied with above Trip package offer? Program out of your budget? Or Program out of your timeframe?? Still we are ready to redesign trip package suit to your timeframe, Budget, interest and requirements, please fill the Form and summit it with detailed information request. We will reply you with suitable package of your choice & interest with fact information.

Budget trip Package: I like your trip Itinerary/program plan but I am planning LESS BUDGET trip, still can you help? Yes, of course why not. If your budget for this trip is less than our DELUXE package offer, but still you are interested with our above suggested itinerary, we will try our best to provide you BUDGET TRIP PACKAGE suit to your requirements and interest. Please mention your Expected Budget package, Timeframe, Standard of Hotels you like to stay or any other personal requirements. We will reply you as soon as possible.

Group Join, Private Trip & Single Supplement conditions:
Group Join Trip: We organize Group join Trip Minimum from 2 people to Maximum 15 persons. If you are single person and looking for group join trip Departure, just write us E-mail with any questions, advices or requirements, we are pleased to reply you within 24 hours!

Private group Trip: We organize private group Trip from single person to Maximum 15. Private group Trip is suitable for couples, spouses, friends’ network & family.

Single Supplementary Charge: Either you are in group join trip or Private Group trip (except Solo trekkers), if you are single person (single Male or single Female) but Not couples or boy friend/girl friend or no one to share room with you, in this case you will provide single room in whole trip and you should pay single supplement charge extra. If it is possible to share room with same gender (Male/male or Female/female), do not need to pay any single supplement charge.

Trip Departure:  Every Day from March 1st to end of May (Spring Season) we make Trekking in Nepal  all places,  from June 1st   to end of August ( summer season) Monsoon, we only plus Trekking like Mustang, Upper Dolpa, Tibet and Lhadak, from    September 1st to end of November( Autumn season)  it is peak season in Nepal, you can book trip us as our  fixed departure date or own your individual. December 1st to end of February (winter season) During this time is very cold in Nepal, but, you can excellent view and very less tour find during Trek, we organize winter Treks in Nepal, Lang Tang  Trek 10 days, Helambu Trek 8 days, Everest panoramic trek 8 days, Gorepani  Trek 7 days Treks, Kaligandki Trek 12 days, Annapurna sanctuary Trek 12 Days

Best Travel Seasons: The best Selected Months are April, May, October & November for better weather.  Early September, March & June are best option for those who seek Trekking in Less tourist traveling month especially for famous trekking region of Nepal like Everest & Annapurna region treks in Nepal. July & August is best months for Trekking in forbidden kingdom of Nepal: Mustang & Dolpa. December to February are Winter Seasons (Snowing Months) in Nepal, please look winter trekking options with us. Click (Winter Trekking Package in Nepal)
For Booking / Reservation or Inquiry, Please contact us

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu
Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. As you fly, the panoramic view of snow-capped Annapurna mountain range greets your sight.

After Visa formalities complete, you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look after your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp follow them. Meet our Staff and then Transfer to Hotel. Check in at Hotel, free welcome drinks tea/coffee or any cold drinks. Company Managing Director or Manager will meet you and Briefing about the trip. Balance trip Payment should clear if any etc. Free day for relax or explore around the city yourself.

Day 02 Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, its two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious significances. There will be a half day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath, the 15th century Palace of 55 windows and Swoyambhunath.

Day 03 Flight to Lukla - Trek to Phakding [2656m]
A flight to Lukla and a landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla [2850m]. After meeting the crew, we head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail and then stay overnight in Phakding.

Day 04 Trek to Namche [3450m]
From Phakding, we cross and re-cross the river on high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve the fragile mountain environment. We then take a steep hike to Namche. If the weather is clear, we get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market - a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La.

Day 05 Rest day in Namche
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Tengboche. To acclimatize, you visit Khunde Hospital set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or take a one hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. There are also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum just above the town.

Day 06 Trek to Tengboche [3867m]
From Namche, the trail contours on to the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi.  We get our first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga. The village is an ideal stopover for lunch. Here we can rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although the hike up the zigzag path is tiring, it presents us with many beautiful sights of rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. A spectacular panorama of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam rising in the horizon can be seen from the campsite.

Day 07 Trek to Pheriche [4252m]
We descend downhill through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb steadily to the village of Pangboche. This village is directly opposite Ama Dablam [6,856 m], and has exceptional views of the mountain, with the gompa, mani walls and scattered pine trees in the foreground. A further two hours walk brings us to Dingpuche.

Day 08 At Dingbuche 
A day for rest and acclimatization. We also get to wander up the valley to look at a lake, the Tshola Tsho and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache.  We can climb up onto the ridge overlooking Dingboche for the view of the Imja Valley and the incredible south face of Mt.Lhotse.

Day 09 Trek to Lobuche [4930m]
We continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse and Tawache on the left. We then turn right and take a steep climb towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier. The tea house at Duglha is a good spot to have lunch. The trail zigzags up through the boulders of the glacier's terminal moraine. At the top of this climb there are many stone cairns, built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have died while climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche.

Day 10 Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
To reach our next stop, Kala Pattar, we follow the Khumbu Glacier. The trail offers superb views of the surrounding mountains, especially where the path is forced to rise to cross a tributary glacier. We stop for lunch at our camping place: Gorak Shep. Later in the afternoon, we make our way to the top of one of the finest viewpoints in the Everest region, Kala Pattar [5554m]. As the light begins to fade we stroll back to our camp at Gorak Shep and have an early night in preparation for our trek to Everest Base Camp the following day.

Day 11 Trek to Everest Base Camp [5357m]
A very early start is required to reach the Everest Base Camp. It takes several hours as the trail weaves its way through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. On the return leg, we can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and the route to the South Col. We return to either Gorak Shep or Lobuche.

Day 12 Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Today’s trek is mostly downhill. As we retrace our steps to Duglha and descend to Pheriche, we arrive at The Himalayan Rescue Association, a trekker’s aid post and worth a visit. After lunch we cross the Khumbu Khola on a wooden suspension bridge and follow the Imja Khola to the village of Pangboche.

Day 13 Trek to Namche [3450m]
We continue to follow the river and, after crossing it, climb back up through birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche. Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku are just a few of the Himalayan giants to be seen. From Tengboche we descend to the bridge over the Dudh Kosi. At Phunki Tenga, we get to see the water driven prayer wheels, before making our way back to Namche.

Day 14 Trek to Lukla [2800m]
Our final day's trekking follows the Dudh Kosi  down to Lukla. This last evening calls for a celebration. We have a party with our sherpa guides and porters. We sample some chang (local beer) and try out some Sherpa dance steps. Altogether an end to a memorable trip on a merry note.

Day 15 Fly to Kathmandu
We pack up early and head for the airstrip to hop a flight back to Kathmandu
On touchdown, the rest of your day is free to do your own things. You could do some last minute shopping and packing, or send a few post cards home or even go down for a stroll to Thamel, an internationally known hub for tourists in Asia.

Day 16 Depart Kathmandu
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as game drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, a Tibet tour or even mountain biking, etc- please ask us). 

TRIP GRADE - Moderate to fairly challenging
Longer treks going right into high mountain country, to some of the famous mountaineering Base Camps over high passes. Physically quite tiring, involves approx 6-8 hours trekking along rocky ridges of high Himalayan peaks. No previous experience is required, you should be moderately fit, used to some regular exercise and enjoy walking in the high altitude conditions.

TREK TYPE
Tea House Trek or Lodge Trek
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide, porters and all meals

ACCOMMODATION
Trekking in the Solu Khumbu region (Everest area) doesn’t need tremendous logistics in terms of accommodation as you will find plenty of clean and friendly Lodges along the trail. We stay in single rooms where possible, but often you will have to share. Facilities in tea houses are limited but good enough to offer you a comfortable stay and hygienic meals. A few have electric lights and all have a spacious dining room-lounge. We will accommodate you and your group in local lodge available each day. We send a Sherpa (guide assistance) ahead of us to book the required rooms for the group (rooms cannot be booked in advance). Please remember that some of them are very basic and a sense of adventure is necessary.
We have a pool of hotels in Kathmandu under 4 Star categories which we provide to clients in connection to this itinerary, unless it is mentioned otherwise or clients have a special choice. You can check on the description of such hotels through our website.

MEALS & DRINKING WATER
On our lodge based treks we provide standard breakfast, lunch and three course dinner, tea or coffee will also be included with each meal. Your guide will help with menu selection and ensure that you get the best value meals possible. Although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is not normally extensive. Most teahouses offer a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast. There will also be plenty of snacks available such as biscuits, chocolate and soft drinks and in some areas you will find fresh fruit in season. You can buy packaged water (bottled mineral water) from local lodge and shop en route or you can also ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water and treat with water purification pills.

LUGGAGE WHILE TREKKING
During the trek, your main luggage will be carried by porter or yaks. Please keep your luggage as light as possible around 12 to 15 kgs. You simply carry a day pack with water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket etc You can leave your valuable items at your hotel while trekking. Many hotels have a locker system and provide a deposit slip for the valuables kept under the hotel's safekeeping.

TREKKING CREW
On tea house trek you will be accompanied by a team of local crew whose aim is to make the trek as hassle-free and enjoyable as possible. The crew consists of a local leader (Sirdar or Headman) and a team of porters to carry all your gear. On average, there will be a ratio of one porter to every two trekkers. Sirdar speaks reasonable amount of English, good enough to explain you about the places, local culture or any sight that catches your eyes.

GROUP SIZE
We bring together a small group of like minded people to give them a memorable and insightful travel experience with an invaluable opportunity to interact with each other in a fun-filled environment. Our travel group generally comprises of maximum 12 members. We need a minimum of 2 participants to run our fixed departure dates. For private trips, no minimum and maximum apply.

If you would like to travel independently or with your friends, families and colleagues, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time frame for any number of people (min 1 max 100 at a time).

PERSONAL EXPENSES
Everest region is more expensive than the other regions in Nepal, as most of the goods have to be shipped by airplane and then carried to their final destination by porters.

On this fixed scheduled trek breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. You only need money for table drinks (alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages), snacks while walking (a few smaller shops are available along the trail in some areas) tips, souvenirs, hot shower (available in some places).

Tips are appreciated by your support team after the trip. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate 5 - 10% of the total tour cost as tips.

FLIGHT / LAND TRANSFERS
The starting point of the trek is in Lukla which is connected by a 45mins flight from Kathmandu. We will arrange the transportation from your hotel to the airport (Kathmandu). On your return to Kathmandu our private transfer  will take you back to your hotel.

COMMUNICATION
There are a couple of telephone facilities in the Everest region up to Namche Bazaar. Cell phones work fine up to Tengboche, Dingbuche. If it is crucial for you to keep in contact with your family or others, we can provide you a mobile satellite phone (rental charge on request).

TREKKING / CLIMBING EQUIPMENT
For trekking in the Everest region, you will need walking boots, sleeping bag (4 seasons), waterproof jacket and trousers, fleece jacket, warm hat and gloves, sunglasses, water bottle, sun cream and day pack.
For climbing: down-jacket, plastic boots, crampons, ice-axe, headlight, harness, jumar, carabiners, belay device, prussiks.
Comprehensive list of equipments will be provided once you book your trip.

TYPICAL DAY ON TREK
Each morning after packing our bags and having a good breakfast, we set off on the day's walk. After walking for 3-4 hours we stop for lunch at around midday. The afternoon's walk is generally shorter and we usually arrive at our destination in time for afternoon tea. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent exploring the village, doing a bit of washing or simply relaxing with a good book. On some days we will arrive at our destination by lunchtime and the entire afternoon will be free. After dinner, our guide briefing you about next day program, the evening will often be spent playing cards and reliving the day's adventures, before heading off to bed for a well-earned sleep.

MEETING AND GREETING IN KATHMANDU
You need to pass on your International flight details to us for a 'meeting and greeting' service at the Airport. You just pass on the Customs and come out of the Terminal building where you will see someone standing with a placard that states either 'Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp' or your own name.

CLIMATE & BEST TIME TO GO
The best seasons to trek to the Everest base camp region are Autumn (from mid-September till November end), and Spring (from the beginning of March until mid-May). Temperatures will drop considerably as you trek higher every day. The nights are cold (between -10 C to 5C) but the days are sunny and hot (between 10C to 20C). The mornings are usually clear, with clouds building up during the afternoon, disappearing at night. Trekking during the monsoon and winter is not recommended, as the visibility during monsoon is limited, upper parts and high passes could be covered with snow in winter.

March, April, October and November are the most favored months. Please choose the date that is convenient for you.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE
Sherpas live in the upper regions of Solu Khumbu. They emigrated from Tibet about 600 years ago. The Khumbu region has provided a strong group of able bodied, hardy and fearless Sherpa porters and guides. Sherpas practice Tibetan Buddhism, which is also known as Lama Buddhism.

FESTIVALS
Losar is celebrated in the month of February by the Sherpas. ‘Losar’ means New Year in Tibetan. Buddhist monks offer prayers for good health and prosperity at monasteries. People exchange various goods and gifts among them. Families organize feasts and perform dances.

Dumje is celebrated to mark the birthday of Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhava).The celebration takes place in June and lasts for six days. It is celebrated in a big way in the villages of Namche, Thame and Khumjung.

Mani Rimdu is a festival that celebrates the victory of Buddhism over the ancient animistic religion of Bon. This festival is celebrated in the monasteries of Thyangboche, Chiwang and Thami. At Thangboche the celebration takes place during the November- December full moon.

ITINERARY CHANGES
Depending on the prevailing situation, itinerary can be modified to some extent after consulting with your guide. However, the date of trek completion should always coincide with the original itinerary. 

You should keep in mind that, this is an adventure trip into the remotest region, where many unforeseen events may contribute to the need for a change in itinerary. In such cases, we or your guide will suggest the best alternative similar to your original.

TREK DURATION
We ensure liability as per indicated in the itinerary and list of services. If the holiday is cut short or completed earlier than the projected period upon client’s wish, we shall not be responsible or make refund against unutilized days or services. Clients need to pay extra for Hotels/services incurred in Kathmandu or elsewhere in such cases.

VISA
All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold passport and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the air port or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. So, please download form from the link below an get ready while you are passing through the immigration Point.

Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
Tourist Visa Extension
* Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 30 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 2 per day
* Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January - December).

HEALTH ISSUES     
As vaccination requirements change frequently, we suggest you to consult your doctor at least 2 months prior to the beginning of your trip. We recommend protection against malaria, tetanus, typhoid, hepatitis and polio.

The main health consideration in high altitude is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). You may experience some mild symptoms initially, such as headache, lethargy, nausea and difficulty sleeping, but these should lessen within a few days. To avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), people take pills called ‘Diamox’. You can also use these pills after consulting with your doctor and purchase them in Kathmandu. Our itinerary will allow your body to acclimatize properly and to handle the low oxygen rate.
For your service, we carry a medical kit with standard prescribed medicines along with a users’ manual which you can use upon your own risk. We do not take any medical liability since our staffs are not qualified to prescribe medicines. 

If you have ever suffered from altitude sickness, or have a heart or breathing complaint, we highly recommend you consult your doctor about your suitability for traveling to Everest region before booking. We suggest that you take some pain-killing pills with you and enough medicine for cold, diarrhea, nausea and fever. Some nasal ointment and throat-moistening pills will greatly be of help for those who are sensitive to chilly or freezing weather conditions. Age is no barrier to take an unforgettable tour.

RESCUE / EVACUATIONS
In the case of a serious sickness or a casualty, which we believe will not happen; you shall be rescued by a helicopter. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before assigning for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back in Kathmandu.

INSURANCE
Before joining a tour, we recommend you to take a travel insurance which should cover cancellation, medical expenses, helicopter evacuation and emergency repatriation. There are good hospitals in Kathmandu where you can get good care.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
The beautiful environment of the Himalayas is also an extremely fragile one. At Annapurna Foothills Treks,  we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact on the environment as much as possible.

As deforestation is one of the greatest environmental threats, we do not have camp fires and use kerosene as cooking fuel. We also discourage trekkers from using wood-fuelled hot showers in lodges along the way. Many lodges, however, now provide solar hot showers, a far more eco-friendly alternative.

Garbage disposal is another major problem. Some of the busier trails are at times strewn with litter and garbage thrown by irresponsible trekking groups. Our staff members are well motivated towards eco-friendly practices. We carry the non-biodegradable garbage, apart from that which can be safely and easily burnt at the campsite. Our aim is to help protect and preserve this beautiful environment for future generations of trekkers to enjoy.

TRIP EXTENSIONS
- Island Peak located in Chukkhung valley
- Chitwan safari after your trek.
- Cultural Tours, Rafting or a trip to Pokhara.

CARE FOR PORTERS AND STAFF
We ensure that all porters and all other staff going into high altitude conditions are provided with adequate clothing and equipment. We are the first ever company to supply high-altitude porters with crampons.

BOOKING CONDITIONS
1) It is a fundamental condition that you acknowledge that this is an adventure tour. This requires some flexibility. The day to day itinerary is taken as a guideline only. We can not be held responsible for any delays caused by International or domestic flights, strikes, Government regulations, weather or natural casualties etc. In such cases, Annapurna Foothills Treks  shall be responsible for providing suitable alternatives which could be decided upon mutual agreement. If an agreement cannot be made, Annapurna Foothills Treks shall be only responsible for refund after deducting expenses already incurred.

2) Your booking will be confirmed by email once we have received the deposit of Euros 200 per person (8000m peak deposit is Euros 500) and the signed copy of booking form and contract.

3) If you cancel, the following scale of charges will apply:
DATE OF CANCELLATION (CHARGE INCURRED)
2 months before departure - loss of deposit 25 % (Euro 200) – (Euro 500 for 8000m)
29 days to 2 months before departure – loss of deposit  40%
10 to 28 days before departure – loss of deposit  70 %
Less than 10 days before departure -  loss of  deposit 100%

BOOKING PROCEDURE
If you still have any queries regarding this trip, please don't hesitate to contact our office staff. We will respond to you within 24 hours. You can book a trip by e-mailing us at info@annapurnatreksexpedition.com or by phone: 977-1-9841579429