Everest Base Camp Trek - Nepal - 09-21 May

May 9 Sun 7:00 AM
Location
Everest Base Camp

Himalayas
Latitude 27° 59' S, Longitude 86° 55' E
Nepal

This is a private home or office

Attendance
 11  people attended.

Who organized?
Ali Razvi and Diyanat Ali

Price

$650.00 per person
refund policy

This Meetup repeats on the 2nd Sunday of every 12 months.

GHAC is all set to go 5500 meters above the sea level again for the 3rd time to Everest Base Camp from 09 May to 22th May 2010. The Everest Base Camp trek - Nepal is arguably the most famous trekking route in the world and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable and should really be in the top 10 of things to do in life.


At Everest Base Camp


View from Kalapathar

The schedule is:
- 8th May 2010 - Arrival in Kathmandu - Airport Pickup and Transfer to Hotel

Both EBC and EBC+Gokyo parties will start the trek together till Everest Base Camp and those going to Gokypo Ri will take a diversion midway on the way back.

Trek Starts
Day 01 - 09 May Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m,30 minutes scenic flight) and trek to Phadking (2700m)
Day 02 - 10 May Phadking to Namche Bazaar (3420m)
Day 03 - 11 May Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar (3420m).
Day 04 - 12 May Namche to Tengboche (3850m)
Day 05 - 13 May Tengboche to Pheriche (4240m). /Dingboche (4350m)
Day 06 - 14 May Acclimatization in Pheriche/Dingboche
Day 07 - 15 May Pheriche/Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m)
Day 08 - 16 May Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5160m)
Day 09 - 17 May Kalapattar and Everest Base Camp (5350m)
Day 10 - 18 May Trek back to Pheriche.
Day 11 - 19 May Trek to Namche
Day 12 - 20 May Trek to Lukla
Day 13 - 21 May Fly to Kathmandu - in Hotel
Day 14 - 22 May Fly to Delhi/Hyderabad
Trek Ends

TREK HIGHLIGHTS - 13 Days Trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp
Scenic flight to Lukla; Sherpa home town; Monasteries; amazing view of mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Views of Khumbu Ice - Fall, Sherpa's village, Tengboche Monastery, Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar.

Distance:
from Lukla to EBC to Lukla- 120 KM

Damages:
EBC only : Rs 33000

The fee includes, Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back, guide fee, porter fee, 3 times food & tea-house/hotel rents starting from Kathmandu to Base camp and back. First Aid, and other essential items.


Cost Excludes:

Travel cost to Kathmandu and departure from Kathmandu
Food while staying in Kathmandu City
Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory) US $ 20
Helicopter Rescue + Medical Insurance US $50 (optional)
Rental for warm wear and trekking shoes/equipment if not carrying one US $ 15-20

We welcome all outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities and experience levels. you should be willing to make a commitment to push yourself to meet or exceed what you have accomplished outdoors before, and this includes attaining proper fitness and practice before the actual trek

While everyone is welcome, this trek may not be for everybody, If you don't like climbing hills on foot, or if you are not ready to push yourself a little bit more or If you don't like laughing, sweating, pushing yourself, getting dirty, hanging out in the wilderness with the Nature and/or experiencing levels of exhaustion at the end of an outing then this trek might not be for you.

The Trek is moderate to difficult and requires good health and physical fitness, Age limit is between 18 - 50 years, There is a need to practice & prepare at least 60 days in advance, some of us have already started preparing, the rest can join us either morning or evening or do their own practice

If interested please RSVP

Part payment is required to book your participation, 31 Mar 2010

Photos of this Meetup

No photos yet.

Talk about this Meetup

  • You must be a member to post a comment. Join or login.

  • Diyanat Ali
  • Diyanat Ali
    Diyanat Ali

    Lets post the pics in here after the EBC presentation is over - let the curiosity be alive

    Posted Jun 4, 2010 12:37 AM
  • Satish K Cheekala
    Satish K Cheekala

    Diya and Ali, My blog is out well ahead of pictures :)

    Posted Jun 3, 2010 8:23 PM
  • Satish K Cheekala
    Satish K Cheekala

    Blog on EBC Trip is here. http://cheekalaatebc.blogspot.com/

    Posted Jun 3, 2010 8:22 PM
  • Diyanat Ali
    Diyanat Ali

    I hope the Jet Lag is over - can we see some pictures uploaded here

    Posted Jun 3, 2010 8:49 AM
  • Diyanat Ali
    Diyanat Ali

    Everyone RSVP and prepare for the event http://meetup.ghac.in/calendar/13654361/

    Posted Jun 3, 2010 8:49 AM
  • lavanya S
    lavanya S

    am gonna be there at 10D. dont want to miss this one!!

    Posted Jun 1, 2010 12:09 PM
  • Ali Razvi
    Ali Razvi

    Dear All,
    I know everyone is eagerly waiting for the GREAT EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING PHOTO session. I welcome you all to join us for the celebrations on 6th June'2010 @12.30pm @10DOWNING STREET, MYHOME TYCOON BUILDING BESIDE LIFESTYLE.
    The cost is Rs250/- per person for food Veg/Non-Veg, drinks will be charged extra shall pay by individuals....
    For any clarifications please contact on my mobile 9393904040.
    Ali Razvi

    Posted May 31, 2010 3:14 PM
  • Diyanat Ali
    Diyanat Ali

    Well Done guys -GHAC is Proud of you all - Eager to meet you all on a photo session soon - http://blog.ghac.in/2010/05/well-done-ebc-trek-brave-hear...

    Posted May 27, 2010 11:21 PM
  • Prashant Pai
    Prashant Pai

    Congrats everyone, you are amongst the very few people who have been at the height of 5,500 mts. will be eagerly waiting to meet and hear all your stories.

    Posted May 25, 2010 1:03 AM
  • Prasad Aruva
    Prasad Aruva

    Eagerly waiting for the blog & pics

    Posted May 24, 2010 10:41 AM
  • Ali Razvi
    Ali Razvi

    Ur welcome Satish, will be looking forward for the BLOG..
    It was a gr8 team and everyone did der best to reach Kalapathar and Base Camp, 3cheers to team GHAC.... Guys upload pics and ur experience... Soon will be announcing photo sharing date,

    Posted May 23, 2010 6:45 PM
  • Satish K Cheekala
    Satish K Cheekala

    Special thanks to Ali Razvi who led us great all the way.

    Posted May 23, 2010 1:34 AM
  • Satish K Cheekala
    Satish K Cheekala

    Thanks for your wishes. Team is now back in Hyderabad.. Will post all our experiences, Stay tuned.

    Posted May 23, 2010 1:33 AM
  • A former member

    Someone from Delhi and India has done something no INDIAN has ever done before at age of 16 yrs Read On. Way to go for this coming generation. We have a lot to learn from these boys.

    http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/India...

    Posted May 23, 2010 12:35 AM
  • Reddy
    Reddy

    Good to hear and cant wait to read their experiences and pics

    Posted May 22, 2010 7:24 PM
  • Diyanat Ali
    Diyanat Ali

    The Team is back in Delhi - Safe and Sound after making to the EBC and Kalapathar

    Posted May 22, 2010 6:32 PM
  • Prasad Aruva
    Prasad Aruva

    Good to hear.

    Posted May 18, 2010 3:17 PM
  • Diyanat Ali
    Diyanat Ali

    They have reached Dengbouche (4410m). All are safe and healthy.

    Posted May 13, 2010 9:26 PM
  • Diyanat Ali
    Diyanat Ali

    The Gang has reached Namche Bazar and will take 1 day for acclimatization today

    Posted May 11, 2010 11:07 AM
    • 1

Who attended?

Your organizer's refund policy for Everest Base Camp Trek - Nepal - 09-21 May

Refunds are not offered for this Meetup.

Other nearby
Meetups
Why these groups?
x

The Meetup Groups shown here are topically similar to Great Hyderabad Adventure Club.

Groups are more likely to be displayed here if they:

  • have a Meetup scheduled
  • have a high rating
  • have a group photo
  • are "public" and not "private"
  • have shown they are likely to stick around (older than 30 days)

Log in

  • Not registered with us yet?
or

Log in to Meetup with your Facebook account.

Sign up

or

Join this Meetup Group even quicker with your Facebook account.

By clicking the "Sign up using Facebook" or "Sign up" buttons above, you agree to Meetup's Terms of Service