Everest Base Camp Trek for Seniors & Kids

Duration: 20 Days   |  
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Transport: Car / Hiace / Bus and Flight
  • Food: Breakfast in Kathmandu & all meals during the trek.
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu & Guest houses during the trek
  • Group Size: 2+
  • Max Elevation: 5550 m

Everest Base Camp Trek for seniors and kids is a best trekking package for your whole family, including Seniors and Juniors but this package is not only for your own family, you can also enjoy the trip with your any neighbors, near ones and dear ones. This trek is perfect plan for you if you are staying quite far from your family and friends and want to join them for a 20 days long vacation, it will be a great honor for you all to enjoy the togetherness in the lap of the Himalayas.

Everest Base Camp Trek for seniors and kids, the package lets you to enjoy the adventurous experience including sightseeing in Kathmandu, exploring Newar and other ethnic people in Kathmandu by visiting four UNESCO world heritage sites, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bauddhanath and Patan Durbar Square. The journey goes to Lukla by a breathtaking 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu which is the starting point of the trek to your dream destination, the Everest Base Camp. You can explore more about Everest region, local Sherpa ethnic people, their culture, tradition and lifestyle. The journey then enters to Sagarmatha National Park (Sagaramatha is a Nepali name of Mount Everest) where you can witness many Himalayan birds, flora and fauna. You can enjoy the trip visiting monasteries, typical isolated Himalayan villages; you will have an opportunity to taste local foods and tradition beside standing for the pohotgraph with tallest mountains including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Tawache, Mt. Ama Dablam and many others.

Be ready to enjoy with your nearest and dearest ones trekking to the Everest Base Camp with Shepherd Holidays. This package is designed by experts but you can still customize if you wish to change in any way like accommodation, routes etc. Please feel free to contact us for further.

 

Highlights

  • 2 way Breathtaking Mountain flight (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu over the Himalayas
  • Experience of Visiting Himalayan ethnicity- Sherpa and their lifestyle
  • Avoid the same returning route of classic Everest Base Camp Trek
  • Mt. Everest (8,484m) view from closest distance from Kalapathar (5,550m).
  • A dream view of Mount Everest Mt Pumori, Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Lhotse, Mt Nuptse and many other glaciers along with monasteries, prayers flags, Prayer wheels
  • Best Trekking trails in the world, High suspension bridges, flora and fauna of Himalayan region.

Itinerary

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After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our airport representative will greet you with khada (typical traditional Tibetian/Nepali scaff using for greetings) and escort you to the hotel. In the afternoon, you can take rest or explore the streets of Thamel nearby your hotel. In the evening, we will organize a short pre-trip meeting and introduce you with your trekking guide, who will brief you about the preparations to be done for the trip.

Overnight at Hotel

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Altitude: 1300 m
  • Place: Kathmandu

After breakfast, Your Kathmandu Tour starts from 9:30 am as we pick you up from your hotel for the sightseeing of famous UNESCO world heritage sites inside Kathmandu valley.

Pashupatinath (World heritage site)

The world famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath is regarded as one of the holiest and oldest Hindu temple in the world. This temple is located 5km east from the city center at the bank of holy Bagmati River. Pashupatinath area is widely decorated by various ornaments dedicated to Lord Shiva. As followed by the Hindu Culture, the cremation of the dead is done in Pashupatinath area by the side of the bank of the holy Bagmati River.

Swayambhunath: Monkey temple (World heritage site)

Swayambhunath, also named as the monkey temple because it is surrounded by the monkeys all over the area. Famous for people following both Hinduism and Buddhism, this temple not only provides the cultural and religious aspects but also offers various arts, architecture and the magnificent view of the Kathmandu valley from the western side of its hillock. Swyambhunath Stupa is imprinted by the eye of Lord Buddha, which stands for peace and knowledge.

Boudhanath (World heritage site)

Bouddhanath is the oldest and the largest stupa in the valley, which was built during the Lichchhavi dynasty in the 5th century around 2500 years ago. Its old name is ‘Khasa’ but later it was changed to Bouddhanath by the government. You will find many Buddhist pilgrims and monks from Tibet and various places going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Patan Durbar Square (World heritage site)

Patan Durbar Square is situated at the center of the Lalitpur city. The main attraction of Patan Durbar Square is the ancient royal Palace, where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. There are many temples and idols in this area. You can also explore the Newari lifestyle, food, and culture in the square and visit museums that contain many ancient items that have a lot of historical significance.

In the meantime, we prepare for the trek, you can buy your your trekking gears in Kathmandu if you are short of any. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu. 

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Altitude: 1300 m
  • Place: Kathmandu

After breakfast, early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel to domestic airport and a short fly of 30-40 minutes take you to Tenzing Hilary airport at Lukla. Then, Crossing Rivers by bridges you will reach to Phakding.

Note: As you know the climate of Himalayas, Kathmandu-lukla flight may get delayed for one-two hours or even a day or two sometimes. We apologize for the inconvenience and do the best with available solution. If your flight cancels we go for Sightseeing of Kathmandu which suppose to be done in 14th day of this trip. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 2651 m
  • Place: Phakding

After breakfast, we head to Namche Bazaar. The journey reachs to Sagarmatha National Park (Sagarmatha is the Nepali name of Mount Everest) crossing suspension bridges and through pine forest. Watching mountains a glimpse of images you will reach Namche Bazar. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 3440m
  • Place: Namche Bazar

Today is the acclimatization day. It helps to prepare for your body to walk more in further height. Namche Bazar is a Himalayan city so you can get many facilities which you normally get in the town. You shall explore the Namche Bazar and nearby places. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 3440m
  • Place: Namche Bazar

The journey starts walking with great views. You will reach Tengboche seeing wild animals and birds. Visiting monastery will be in the afternoon. In addition, a full moon day of October/November month, Mani Rimdu festival offers Tibetan Opera and masked dance. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 3,870m
  • Place: Tengboche

Today you will reach to Dingboche from Tengboche. You will see a nice view of a snow tower of Mount Ama Dablam. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 4,410 m
  • Place: Dingboche

Today is the second acclimatization day of the trip. It will assist you to be fit and prepare for next route. Climbing 400 meters to Nangkartshang Gompa you will explore many views of and from the places like Mount Makalu (8,463 m) and Mount Ama Dablam from close range. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 4,410 m
  • Place: Dingboche

After your breakfast, we walk towards Thukla from Dingboche. Overnight stay at Thukla.

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 4,620m
  • Place: Thukla

Today we walk towards Lobuche. Overnight stay at Lobuche. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 4,930m
  • Place: lobuche

Today we will reach to Gorak Shep. Gorak Shep is the last village of this Himalayan region. Overnight at Gorak Shep.

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 5,160 m
  • Place: Gorak Shep

Today reach to Everest Base Camp, inner smile comes in your face after topping the Everest Base Camp. Following the wind-blown rocky path you will see other peaks Mount Pumori, Mount Lingtren, Mount Khumbutse, Mount Nuptse from west to east and you will reach to Gorak Shep. Gorak Shep is the last village of this Himalayan region. Overnight at Gorak Shep. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 5,160 m
  • Place: Gorak Shep

Early in the morning, you will climb a 2-3 hours up to the Kala Paththar. It will be a pleasant morning watching sunrise in the lap of the Himalaya alongside other mountains as an eyewitness. Your eyes will be too much busy counting towers of the mountains from Kala Paththar, surrounding by Mount Pumori (7,145m/23,443ft), Mount Lingtren (6,697m/21, 973ft), Mount Khumbutse (6,623m/21,730ft), Mount Changtse (7,550m/24,772ft), Mount Lhotse (8,516m/27,941ft) and Mount Nuptse (7,861m/25,792ft) and Mount Cho Oyo (8,201m/26,907ft) in the west and Mount Ama Dablam to the south and offcourse there are other small named/unnamed peaks. You will be back to Gorak Shep for breakfast and reach to Pheriche.

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 4,240m
  • Place: Pheriche

After your breakfast, we again walk down the elevation to Phortse. We go through a beautiful village, Pangboche. Pangboche is a permanent settlement where people stay whole year. There a Monastery which was built in 16th century, it is one of the oldest monasteries in Everest region. Phortse is our final destination for today, it’s a unique Village in Everest region. You can see again the bunch of mountains standing tall above you. Overnight stay at guest house in Phortse.  

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 3,810 m
  • Place: Phorste

You are now very close to complete the trails. You will watch Rhododendron, national flower of Nepal through its forest. After a climb to Sansa and walking an easy trail of remaining path takes you to the Namche Bazar. 

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 3,440 m
  • Place: Namche Bazar

After breakfast, we walk towards Phakding. overnight stay at Phakding.

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 2652 m/8699 ft
  • Place: Phakding

Now you have arrived to comfortable places in altitudes. You will visit farming villages on your way to Lukla and now your porters will say you good bye after reaching Lukla, climbing a 700 meters slope trail.   

  • Accommodation: Guest House
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Altitude: 2,800 m/9,184 ft
  • Place: Lukla

After having breakfast early in the morning, you will take your return flight to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to your hotel. It’s a rest day but you may visit in local market, depending on your mood and arrival time from Lukla. Tomorrow will be sightseeing day in Kathmandu. Evening we host post trek celebration dinner at typical Nepali restaurant where you can taste the typical Nepali cuisines with cultural show. Overnight at you hotel in Kathmandu.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Altitude: 1,300 m
  • Place: Kathmandu

This is a leisure day, in case if we were slow or took rest in the mountains, we can cover the remaining way, by what you will not miss your flight back to home. if you wish to explore more in Kathmandu valley, our driver will come and take you to places you wish to visit. 

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Altitude: 1,300 m
  • Place: Kathmandu

Today is the last day of your trip. If you would like to stay more in Nepal; you have many options which can be shared with you upon request. Else, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure. We thank you for the opportunity of being your travel partner and wish to serve you in your next vacation. Have a nice journey.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Altitude: 1300 m
  • Place: Kathmandu
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What to Expect

  • All ground transports including Airport & Hotel transfers
  • 3 Star category hotel in Kathmandu, twin sharing bed with breakfast
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing including tour guide, private vehicle & entry fees
  • Two Way flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu including taxes
  • Best available guest house, twin sharing accommodation in mountain
  • Private bathrooms with hot shower at Lukla, Phakding & Namche
  • Full board hygienic meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with Tea/Coffee during Trek
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek
  • One experienced, certified & helpful guide & Porters (1 Porter for 2 People)
  • Salary, Food, Accommodation, Equipment & Accidental insurance for field staffs
  • Duffle Bag, Down Jacket, Sleeping Bag for the Trekking (Returnable)
  • Shepherd Holidays' T-Shirt
  • Trip Achievement Certification
  • First Aid Kit
  • Maps
  • Sagarmatha National Park entry fee
  • TIMS Card Fee (Trekkers’ Information management System (please bring 2 passport size photo for the permit)
  • Post-trek celebration dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Office Expenses, Government Taxes and Service Charge
  • International Airfare
  • Meals in Kathmandu (besides breakfast)
  • Travel Insurance (See Travel Insurance Page for further details)
  • Nepal Entry Visa (You can obtain a visa easily upon arrival at Kathmandu airport) (See the Nepal Entry Visa page for further details )
  • Personal Trekking Equipment, expenses, shopping, etc.
  • Hot Shower and electronic charging fees (in some places) at guest houses during the trek
  • Alcoholic drinks, chocolates, tea and coffee beside regular menu
  • Tips for guide, porters & Drivers
  • Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary.
  • Costs from unexpected occurrences (i.e. cancellations, weather problems, damages of property, illness, etc.)

Useful Information

The given Everest Base Camp Trek for Seniors and Kids is a standard of Everest Base Camp Trek for 20 days. This package still can be customized as per your interest and wish. Hence; the package is made with a 3-star hotel accommodation at Kathmandu If you'd like to suggest a different accommodation, the price can surely be differed. If you have a big group then also the price goes very down.  Please contact us for further.