NEPAL. Everest Base Camp

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1 NEPAL Everest Base Camp

2 Nepal TRIP GRADE: Hard DURATION: 16 Days Everest Base Camp Nepal is the Himalayan country known as the land of the Mt. Everest and the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The country is situated in South Asia, bordered on the north by People s Republic of China and on the south, west and east by the Republic of India. The sheer diversity that Nepal boasts, from steamy jungle and Terai to the icy peaks of the world s highest mountains means that the range of activities on offer is unsurpassed. Trekking, mountaineering, rafting in spectacular scenery are just three things Nepal is famous for. Activities as diverse as Elephant Polo and a micro-light flight through the Himalayas show that in Nepal, the only boundary is you imagination. With 15 National & Wildlife Parks (Two are UNESCO Heritage sites) Nepal is one of the last places on earth you can spot the Asiatic rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger. For many, Nepal s greatest attraction is its people. The traditions and famous hospitality of its many different groups are indeed a major part of what makes Nepal so special. From remote mountain villages to medie- val hilltowns and the ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley, the people of Nepal are always welcoming. Come and experience the strong and unique flavours of Nepalese cuisine, prepared with love and a depth of flavour or join in and celebrate at one of the many festivals year round. PAYMENT OPTIONS Deposit Full Payment Land Only Monthly 22 Monthly Payments I letsgo@thebucketlistcompany.co.uk

3 ITINERARY DAY I - Depart UK and arrive in Kathmandu DAY 2 - Free Day in Kathmandu DAY 3 - Fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2652m) DAY 4 - Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) DAY 13- Trek from Phakding to Lukla (2800m) DAY 14- Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu DAY 15 - Free Day in Kathmandu DAY 16 - Fly back to UK DAY 5- Acclimatisation Day at Namche DAY 6 - Trek to Thyangboche (3850m) DAY 7- Trek to Dingboche (4350m) DAY 8- Trek to Lobuche (4930m) DAY 9- Trek to Everest Base (4930m) camp DAY 10- Trek from Lobuje to Thyangboche (3867m) DAY 11- Trek from Thyanboche to Khumjung (3790m) DAY 12- Trek from Thyanboche to Khumjung (3790m) I letsgo@thebucketlistcompany.co.uk

4 GENERAL INFORMATION EXPEDITION COST All accommodation is included as well as all flights and transfers; internal air tax; all meals; any permits and entry fees to any regions and sites visited as part of the itinerary. Expedition Insurance, Group Equipment, Safety Equipment. Also included is your own Expedition manager and 24 UK Operations and emergency cover whilst you are in country. Experienced The Bucket List Company leaders are also included, along with a local support crew of local guides, and cooks. The tour cost does not include personal equipment, entry visa, tips for local crew, or personal spending money. FLIGHT INFORMATION Group flights leave from London Heathrow or Gatwick and are booked through Wexas Travel Ltd under ATOL licence By travelling with The Bucket List Comapny your finances are protected. Our itineraries are always based on current flight schedules and are therefore subject to change by the airline. TRANSIT STOPS When booking group flights we endeavour to find the best flights that match our itinerary. There are often no direct flights to our destination, so do be prepared for transit stops: bring a good book or chat to your fellow explorers! Airlines that do offer direct flights rarely offer competitive rates for groups. CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND FOREIGN TRAVEL Everyone wants to travel to have new experiences and our trips are no different. We will let you have new experiences that will push you out of your comfort zone. This is all part of the challenge you are signing up for. The main things you will need to bring with you to gain the most out of your trip are a sense of adventure and a sense of humour, with these in tow you will have a brilliant trip. ACCOMMODATION We will be staying in either hotels, hostels, tents or huts depending on the finalised itinerary. FOOD All meals are included from when we get to our camp and depart from the camp to head home.

5 GENERAL INFORMATION DIETARY REQUIREMENTS Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. If you know there are plenty of, foods you cannot eat you may wish to bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. PASSPORT, VISA and VACCINATIONS British nationals do require a visa in advance to visit Nepal. You can get the visa from org.uk for 35 or you can pay on arrival in which case you in 2 passport sized photos. Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity beyond this is required. Contact your GP around 8 weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures. CLOTHING EQUIPMENT We know what you need! Therefore our equipment list will mean that you will be perfectly attired and outfitted for your whole trip and well under baggage allowance. A full list of what we recommend will be sent to you upon booking confirmation. We find most people already have in their possession what is necessary for a trekking trip and very little else in the way of specialized equipment is required. LUGGAGE Luggage is best carried in a large Kit bag (100 litres+). This makes it easier to find the things you are looking! If you need help and support on what to buy please contact us. We can also sell you the kit you require through our extensive network of suppliers. WEATHER Nepal has a typical monsoonal, two-season year. The dry season runs from October to May and there s the wet (monsoon) season from June to September. Autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) bring almost perfect weather and are definitely the best times to come to Nepal.

6 GENERAL INFORMATION FITNESS AND SAFETY Safety is our major concern with any trip we run. All of the guides are chosen for their extensive international experience. They each have at least 10 years running expeditions around the world. All have first aid qualifications of the highest standard including at least one medic on each trip. We carry an extensive First Aid kit and Satellite phones with us at all times. There are no special requirements for this trip, except a huge sense of adventure. There are no restrictions providing you are in reasonable physical shape. Medical forms will be handed out in the booking packs for you to let us know of any medical conditions or allergies you have. TRAINiNG WEEKEND You will have a training weekend with a difference, you will find out more details once you have booked!! TRIP SUPPORT Your trip will be lead by an experienced member of the Bucket list. Our leaders are selected and trained by us to make sure they have the correct skills and personality to give you the experience of a lifetime. You will be in safe hands with one of our leaders. Our leaders are UK based and love what they do. The leader will also be supported by an in country team of guides and crew, the in country team are also English speaking. All of our leaders/staff are also supported by our UK 24 Hour support Hub. The office is manned with a team that are on hand 24 hours a day to liase with leaders, Insurance companies and our on call doctors. This is our essential contact point for every trip. TIPS FOR LOCAL CREW If you feel you have been looked after well, then it is always a nice gesture to tip those who have worked with you Whether it be the people who have cooked for you, guided you, and got you to the top of the mountain. The expectations may vary depending on itinerary.

7 GENERAL INFORMATION DOSSIERS Once we have received your booking form you will be issued with your expedition dossier, this will give you the following information; Detailed Itinerary Kit List Training Guide Medical information Expedition Training Weekend information CARi3ON Oi:FSETTiNG We encourage all our customers to offset emissions connected with their trip. You can offset at any time in the lead-up to departure by visiting Climate Care. FREEBIES All team members will get a T-shirt and DVD -With all of our trips we film on the go. When we are back in the UK the footage and photos are edited together to create a short film of your memories of your trip included within the package, and hopefully we can all get together again for the premier of the film!!

8 NEPAL Everest Base Camp Rock And Rapid Adventures Hacche Mill, South Molton Devon EX36 3NA Phone: Website.