How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season. It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

Lobuche East Peak With Everest BC – Multi Adventure (P) LTD

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Map

Overview

Lobuche East (6,119m/20,075ft), located in Nepal’s stunning Khumbu Valley.

Located conveniently next to the path to Everest Base Camp, Lobuche east is attempted by trekking groups who come to see the spectacular view of Mt. Lobuche East is one of the most popular “trekking peaks” in Nepal. Everest and the Khumbu valley from its summit, as well as by serious 8000m mountaineers who use the peak for its acclimatization and practice benefits. The climb is relatively straightforward with few technical hurdles. Base Camp and High Camp both have ample space and reliable sources of water, allowing the climber to enjoy the mountain without worrying too much about the logistics.

Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m), Transfer to Hotel.

Today is the day of your arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal. As soon as you come out of the Kathmandu airport, you will find our representative waiting for you in the waiting area right outside the arrival lounge.
After you check into the hotel, you can take relaxing time on your own as there are no activities scheduled for today, except our trip briefing meeting. We will let you know about the briefing timing upon your arrival.

Overnight: Hotel

Meals: Welcome Dinner

Day 2 :

Cultural Tours around KTM Valley/Trek Preparation, Hotel

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. We come to take you for a wonderful cultural heritage tour of Kathmandu valley. As part of the tour, we are going to visit four of the UNESCO Heritage monuments in Kathmandu valley. The places we visit today are an incredible mixture of culture, history, spirituality, art, and stories.
Overnight in Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 :

Fly to Lukla (2,810m) trek to Phakding (2,610m), Lodge

After a fantastic day exploring the vibrant atmosphere of Kathmandu, we are now set to embark on our journey to higher altitudes. Early in the morning, we head to the airport to catch our flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region. A breathtaking half-hour flight brings us to the charming town of Lukla, where the majestic mountain peaks greet us warmly.

Once we gear up for our trek, we start our walk towards Phakding, our destination for the day. The first day of trekking in the Everest region follows the Dudh Koshi River, passing by numerous mani walls, stupas, and stunning landscapes. Phakding village is nestled beautifully along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, where we will spend the night.

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 :

Trek to NamcheBazzar (3440m), Lodge

It's a beautiful day of walking into the Sagarmatha National Park. We relish the mouthwatering breakfast as a gentle breeze comforts the morning. We set off on the trek for the day and reach Monjo to enter the national park zone. After checking into the park, we head up towards Namche Bazar. Crossing suspension bridges over the river in several places; passing through forested parts and many wonderful views, we finally reach Namche Bazar. Namche Bazar is a beautiful settlement on a mountain slope with a view of Himalayan peaks right in front. It is also an important trade center in the Everest region.

Overnight in Lodge
.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 :

Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazzar, Lodge

An additional day of exploring around Namche is required to acclimatize with the thinning air as we go higher. We hike to the Everest viewpoint to get the very first glimpse of Mt. Everest along with other impressive peaks in the region. We can hike up to Khumjung if you like to. The hiking to a higher elevation will help us acclimatize properly so that we can walk further higher. We return back to Namche Bazar in the afternoon and wander around the bazaar. A relaxing afternoon will reenergize and prepare us for the next day.
Overnight in Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 :

Trek to Phortse (3,700m)

A fresh morning with the view of mountain peaks makes our breakfast even tastier. Filled with energy, we are ready to trek to Phortse village today. Our trek goes to Phortse village via Mong La and PhortseTenga. Phortse village is a beautiful Sherpa village with agricultural land. We can explore the beauty of the wonderful Sherpa village that nestles on the lap of a mountain.
Overnight in Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 :

Trek to Dingboche (4,400m)

We leave the comfort of the lodge and head towards Dingboche. The walk passes through the Diboche and Pangboche villages. Pangboche village has a beautiful monastery that is the largest one in the area and has a scalp of Yeti. After exploring the monastery, we take the trail towards Dingboche.
Dingboche is a beautiful Sherpa village that stands at an elevation of 4,410 meters above sea level and projects an incredible view of the mountain peaks. This village is a common stopover place for the trekkers and climbers to Everest Base Camp, AmaDablam, and Island Peak.

Overnight in Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 :

Acclimatization Day at Dingboche(4,400m), Overnight in Lodge

At the elevation of 4,410 meters above sea level here and much higher to go, we are in need of an additional day to acclimatize. For this purpose, we go for a day hiking trip to a higher point near and around Dingboche. The day will bring us breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks. We return back to Dingboche from the hike and go to explore the surrounding for a while.
Overnight at a lodge.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Day 9 :

Trek to Lobuche (4,900m)

The landscape gets distinct as we walk higher into the elevation. We feel the change not only in the landscape but also in the level of oxygen, vegetation, and trail. The trail to Lobuche passes through glacial moraines and is boulder-strewn. We cross Thukla pass, where we see several memorials shortens and walk towards Lobuche. Lobuche is a small village with lodges that serves as the stopover site for the trekkers and climbers heading to Everest and Lobuche Peak.
Overnight at a lodge.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Day 10 :

Trek to EBC (5,380m) via Gorakshep and back to Gorakshep.

Today is the day when we make it to the destination of this epic journey. We trek to the Everest base camp via Gorakshep after stopping for the lunch there. Gorakshep serves as our overnight site for the day. After checking in the lodge at Gorakshep, we set off on the journey to the epic Everest base camp. The trail to the base of the highest mountain in the world is full of glacial moraine and boulders. We reach the base camp and spend some wonderful time there taking pictures and absorbing the mountain vibes. We, later, walk back to Gorakshep

Day 11 :

Hike up to Kalapathar (5,545m), Trek to Lobuche Base Camp (5,500m),

The hike that we are going to go for this early morning is taking us to the maximum elevation of the trip. When we hike to Kalapatthar for a marvelous sunrise over the panoramic Himalayan range, we will be at an elevation of 5,545 meters above sea level, the highest point on this trek.
We watch the sunrise beautifully over the magnificent mountains; take pictures of the mountains and the sunrise and, later on, return back to the lodge at Gorakshep for breakfast. Hungrily devouring the breakfast, we fill up ourselves with much-needed energy to go back. We are trekking back to Lobuche Peak.

Overnight at a Tent.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Day 12 :

Climbing Clinic at the Base Camp to Lobuche High Camp (5,500m)

We spend a full day here at the base camp training, discussing, and preparing for the summit attempt. Taking a full day to prepare and rest to be ready for the climb is a highly essential part of the trip. This full-day will allow us ample time to acclimatize and be ready for the summit push tomorrow. We spend overnight today at the high camp.
Overnight at a tent.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch Dinner

Day 13 :

Summit Day (6,119m), back to Base Camp, Overnight in Camp

We get ready for the adventure of climbing Lobuche East Peak right after the middle of the night. The early start allows us to reach the summit before it gets too windy to be there. Some technical sections come along the route but are not too difficult to go through. Early morning views of the mountain peaks from the summit let us enjoy the crisp view. We can enjoy the view of marvelous mountains including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and AmaDablam. We return back and start descending after enjoying memorable moments at the top. We descend all the way back to the Base Camp to stay overnight.
Overnight: Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 14 :

Contingency Day, Overnight in Camp

This day is an extra day to make up for any possible delays or obstacles on the summit push. If we do not need this contingency day, we will trek to Pangboche today.
Overnight: Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 15 :

Trek to Pangboche (3,985m), Overnight in Lodge

In case of the use of contingency day, we are trekking to Pangboche village. We trek past Chhukung village; cross ImjaKhola and then trek up to Pangboche. Once we reach Pangboche, we can laze around exploring the area.
Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 16 :

Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440m)

The journey back down to Namche Bazar will be of around six hours. We trek to Tengboche and visit the famous Tengboche monastery before descending to Namche Bazar. Once we reach Namche Bazar, we can take a relaxing stroll around Namche Bazar in the evening or just stay inside the comfort of the lodge.
Overnight: Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 17 :

Trek to Lukla (2,860m) via Phakding

The final day of this trek is eventually here today. We walk back to Lukla via Monjo and Phakding along the DudhKoshi River. A round trip on the Everest Base Camp trail comes to end here. We celebrate the end of the trekking part of the journey and thank our wonderfully amazing supporting crew members for their service and effort to take us to the base camp and back safely.
Overnight: Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 18 :

Fly to Kathmandu (1,400m), Check in Hotel

We get ready for the flight back to Kathmandu. We board the plane at the Lukla airstrip and fly back to Kathmandu. Once we land in Kathmandu airport, we go to the hotel and spend the whole day at leisure on our own. Finding relief massage, good food, souvenir shopping, and wandering around can keep you busy for the day.
A farewell dinner is scheduled for this evening. We will let you know the departure time for dinner once we reach Kathmandu.

Day 19 :

Free (Contingency) Day in Kathmandu, Hotel

This is an additional day in the itinerary to compensate for any possible delays on the trekking or cancellation of the flights. We extremely recommend that you have at least 2 extra days after the itinerary days so to maintain any possible delays or cancellation of the flight. If everything goes without any problem, you can utilize those extra days doing some other activities.

Day 20 :

Departure Day

You are dropped to the airport for your destination.