Classic Everest Base Camp

Everest, Top of the world is situated at Khumbu valley of Nepal, well known vicinity amongst the trekking community and beyond for its beauty, adventurous treks and difficult terrain that attracts lots of challenger to approach and conquer this beastly beauty throughout the year. Magnificent landscapes, imposing and prestigious peaks, tampering ridges and colourful Sherpa Villages has contributed to gain a unique identity for this trekking journey. Every single step you take through the trekking will lead to unlock the mystery of Himalayas. 

Trek to Everest is once in a lifetime moment. Though Covid has impacted most in Nepal's tourism, the magnificent himalayas are still calling to explore them. Being the one of the famous trek route in world, it all started with the daring expedition completed by legendary sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. Since then, Everest Base Camp trek has been one of the must do activities to every wanderlust. 

Trekking in Nepal is far more physically demanding adventure than ones expectation. A regular Exercise might help you to get more Strength, but we reckon that you undertake more Aerobic Exercise in the months before you Travel. Walking in the Altitude of 5,545m above Sea level with variation of Extreme Weather Condition will certainly need the 100% Active Physical Fitness. 
Never set Imaginary Goal to reach Everest Base Camp. Your attempt to Trek without any Preparations might lead you to End up with Injuries or Pain. You might not able to enjoy the Trek and probably won’t ever Attempt another one. A Pre-Trek Training is Imperative if you want to be fit for Trekking and Enjoy the Trek. When it comes to Everest Base Camp Trek, at least take 6 months of preparations. A Consistent Training including Cardiovascular, Strength and Conditioning, Stability and Strength, Core and Trek Specific Training will definitely  benefit you as you will be preparing yourself for the trek.
A few more Preparation and Enjoy your journey to Everest.

Travel Adventure Nepal representative welcomes you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu with the company logo displayed on the handheld signage board outside the airport terminal. Airport transfer is complementary that must be pre-arranged during your trip booking process with your flight details. Please consult with your Booking Consultant while booking the trip.  You will then be transferred to your respective hotel on our private vehicle. 
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip Manager (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier).  You will be provided all the Contact Details of Nepal (Hotels you stay, Your Trip Manager, Regional Trek Agents).If you are unable to get in touch with your Trip Manager, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not contacted our representative within 90 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. If you have any Trouble in locating your Transfer Representative, or if your Flight is going to be delayed,  
Please Call:  +977 9851198992 or leave message on Travel Adventure Nepal Social Sites or Email Address and we will communicate to our Destination Management Company so we can swiftly organize the Alternative.  

Holy Himalaya 
Brahmakumari Marg 
KATHMANDU 
NEPAL 
Phone: +977 01 4258648 

Pre-trip meeting and General Catch Up will be held at your hotel on the same day. After Refreshment, Our Representative will let you know where the meetings will take Place. 
Te main purpose of this meeting is to revise the plans for the Trip you are going to take Part in. Good Bonding with the Guide and the Team is very essential. Your Group leader will ask you for some documents for before commencing your Trip.  
1. Passport 
2. 3 Passport- Sized Photo 
3. Readable Copy of Travel Insurance 
After this, you will be asked to sign a Trip form and Non-Liability Disclaimer form which will be with your Trip Leader Every Time. Any Questions or Doubts do not hesitate to co-ordinate with your Trip Leader. All your Special Requirements and Service will be forwarded to the Trip Organiser during the time of Booking from Sydney Office. Your Trip Leader will also inform you the Different Aspect of Trips, Information about Country, Culture Norms and Values, Budgets, Foods and Many More. You will be strictly instructed to follow your Trip Guides and Leaders as your Safety is Our First Priority.  

DMC:- Destination Management Company- Destination Explorer Pvt Ltd, Kathmandu Nepal

Kathmandu Lodge (2 Nights) and Tea House Lodge (15 Nights) 

In Kathmandu, we use range of our 4 and 5 Star Accommodation including Holy Himalaya Hotel within a Walking distance of Thamel or Similar (Upon Availability). 
Accommodation during the Trekking period however will be a Local Lodge, Known as Tea Houses which are Basic but adequately accommodated according to our standard guidelines. The older style tea houses will help you experience more Realistic era on the subject, how daily life runs in this region and which may not be an identical to your everyday practice, but considerably reasonable for the location. We always make sure the basic hygiene of the vicinity is always monitored and maintained to an acceptable standard. The hub of the teahouse is the dining room; usually decorated with colourful traditional rugs sometimes with a fire pit or heater (some lodges may charge a fee to put the heater on). Most teahouses sell snacks and other essentials such as tissues, soap and toilet papers. Almost all lodges have electricity, but it is not wholly reliable, and lighting may not be bright enough to read, carrying a torch is essential. Electrical charging facilities are generally available only in the dining room (charged at approx. Rs 150-350 per hour per device). Many of the lodges use solar generated power system so sometimes there may not be enough electricity produced for all of your devices. Many lodges have Wi-Fi installed these days, but the internet speed may vary with some areas working very well but in other parts slow and temperamental. 
The Accommodation facility is arranged on a Twin Sharing Basis. If you are travelling on your Own you will be paired up with someone of the Same Sex. In some of the Lodges in Higher Altitude, the Occupancy may have to maximize to utilize the Space by Providing Multi-Bedded Rooms. 
Toilets and Washing Facilities are very basic in Tea House Lodges and are shared. Toilets are usually Asian “Squat” Style, but now many lodges have installed “Western Style” Seated One. Toilet Papers are not provided so you should bring your own.(Please dispose the Wastage in the bin provided – do not put it in the bowl). If there is not a flush handle available, there will be a container of water to pour down. In the Higher Altitude there high possibilities of getting the Water Frozen so if the Water Container is empty (or frozen) either refill it or ask the lodge wait staff. 
Hot shower facilities are available in some teahouses for a price and in most of the places; a hot shower means to supply a bucket of hot water, enough to wash your body. 
Standards of Cleanliness are very basic in Higher Altitude lodges. During the Peak Trekking Season and winter, the Conditions may get out of Control. So please report any problems that may arise to your Group Leader. Be Very Attentive in your personal hygiene management. Standards of cleanliness vary especially in the peak trekking season and in winter when the water freezes at night. Please report any problems to your Group leader or the lodge and be vigilant in your personal hygiene regime – use soap or hand sanitizer gel before and after toilet breaks, snacks and meal times.  

Extra Accommodation: - If you intend to Stay Longer than your Planned Trip or want to reach the destination prior to Trip than we can arrange the Hotels for you in any Part of Nepal (Subject to Availability). Please Enquire with your Booking Consultant. 
Single Accommodation: -  Want your Own Room? We offer the Single supplement for 2 Nights in Kathmandu Only (Subject to Availability).  Please make Confirmation with your Booking Consultant during the Booking. The Itinerary does not include the Single Supplement Facilities. Hence the Additional Charge will be added upon the Request of Single Supplement facilities. While in the teahouses, single rooms cannot be guaranteed but if a single room is available that night, you can pay locally on a day by day basis. 

Our Itinerary does not include the meal throughout the Trek.  Providing the selection option for our Client helps to adjust with the Trekkers Appetites according to Location.  A Farewell dinner is served in behalf of the Company. 

FOODS IN NEPAL
In Major Cities of Nepal like- Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan there’s a variety of Choice of all tastes and Budget whereas the menus in the tea houses are Traditional Dhal Bhat and European Cousins. Vegetarians do not need to worry as they are well catered in Nepal.  We reckon our Trekkers to put extra care around while choosing the meals around the Trek House. Dhal Bhat is the staple diet in Nepal and comes in many different forms but generally comprises some curried lentil dhal and meat or vegetables, some rice, and a pickle/chutney. Another popular snack is momos; a type of Nepalese dumpling, fried or steamed, filled with meat or vegetables.Although meat is available in the teahouses, we advise against eating it on trek. The meat has often been carried in the heat from lower altitudes for several days before reaching the lodges and can cause stomach upsets or illness. Germs can also be spread by handling dirty money - we recommend using hand sanitiser. 
Meals on Trek: Allow approximately US$30-US$40 per day for meals, snacks and drinks in the lodges. 
There are many fine restaurants in Kathmandu and you should allow approx. US$15 for lunch and US$20 for dinner. Drinks will cost extra charge. Nepal caters very well for vegetarians and vegans with almost all restaurants having a veg section of the menu. If in doubt, please check with your tour leader.  
Your tour leader will be able to direct you towards restaurants that are known to have better hygiene, especially in tourist areas where they are travelling with our groups regularly  
SOME TIPS THAT WILL HELP YOU STAY WELL WHEN EATING IN NEPAL INCLUDES:
- Stick to Restaurants and street stalls busy with locals - local families eating there are a good bet. 
- Wash your hands before eating (most restaurants will have a hand basin or bathroom) or use a Sanitizing hand gel 
- Give yourself a few days to get used to local food, especially spicy food. 
- If in Doubt,  Stick to the Veg Meal 
- Avoid salads and peel fruit to Avoid eating skin that may be Washed in Local Water 
- Steer Clear of ice unless in Higher end Restaurants 
- Drink more Chai, Eat More mo-mo's

DRINKING WATER

Staying hydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity but particularly so at altitude where it is generally recommended to drink at least 3-4 litres per person per day. We strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water on trek as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic pollution in Nepal’s trekking areas. 
All teahouses will provide cold water free of charge, if requested. Although this should not be drunk untreated, we recommend that you bring a reusable bottle with a wide opening (Nalgene or similar) with you and use a SteriPEN to treat it with. A SteriPEN is a handheld UV water purifier – small, lightweight and battery powered so easy to pack for a trek. In Nepal’s trekking regions most of the bottled water isn’t strictly ‘mineral water’ anyway but is UV treated, so it’s exactly the same technology. It’s quick to use, far more effective than purification tablets, and the water is ready immediately. It’s fine to use a SteriPEN on non-boiled water so long as it isn’t cloudy or full of sediment (which is uncommon in these regions). SteriPENs are widely stocked on Ebay, Amazon, outdoor shops and other online retailers; look for the latest models but avoid USB charging ones. Better still, a SteriPEN will pay for itself over the course of the trek and you won’t leave behind a single plastic bottle – you will end up spending the same or even less than you would on bottled water, plus you can keep it for future trips. 
If you prefer not to invest in a SteriPEN, the teahouses also sell boiled water for approx. Rs150-350 per litre (the price increases the higher you trek) which should not require treating. This is also perfect for a bedtime refill as it can double up as a Hot Water Bottle. 

Any Emergency Situation or Crisis Arise, please contact our Local office in Kathmandu on 
+977 9851198992. 
We perform our trip with full safety measures keeping both the Travellers and staff on safe Zone. Group Leader is fully responsible for the safety and is authorized to take any type of Actions in the field under the Standard Safety Policy of Company to keep the group on safe zone. So, any issue takes place during the trip, consult with your group leader immediately and the actions will be taken ASAP leaving no negative impact on rest of the Trip. 
Sometimes Situation can go beyond the limit of group leader, but Operation team in Kathmandu is 24*7 out there to takeover the situation and the Australian Emergency Contact Officers gets directly engaged with Kathmandu Operation team to sort out the problems in very less time taking the Effective steps.  

Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu indicates the official end of Trekking journey. But you whole trip is not completed here. Reaching upon the Airport, you will be transferred to Hotel as mentioned in Itinerary. A Farewell Dinner is arranged by DMC and Travel Adventure Nepal for all of our Clients and the Crew members in a same day.  
Important Note: - Weather is Unpredictable in Lukla and Kathmandu. Sometimes flight may delay for more than 6 hours or even 1 day. So we strongly suggest our Clients to keep at least 2 days extra after the End of the Trip as included in Itinerary just to be on Safe side so that you don’t miss your International Flight to your home.  
Check out time is 12 noon. If you have your flight in late afternoon or evening, your luggage storage arrangement is made in hotel under the strict supervision of group leader.  

All the Itineraries of Travel Adventure Nepal is hand crafted by our operators prioritising the Safety and good service at its best level. All though our trip runs on the base of our itineraries, we always looks forward to update based on our Client’s feedback and our own exploration with the goal that we can give the 100% rewarding Experience to our Clients. Itinerary can be marginally different to the in our handouts so we strongly suggest you print and review a final Copy of TRIP NOTES prior to Trip. Furthermore, any travel times included are approximations just and subject to vary because of Local Circumstances.

Itinerary Inclusive- Private Vehicles and Flight to and from LUKLA  
Private Vehicle- Minivan/Bus is provided depending on Group size  for Airport Transfer. All flights to/from Lukla is arranged by Travel Adventure Nepal as included in itinerary. Maximum of 10 kg Check-in luggage and 5 kg of Hand Carry is included with your flight ticket. Excess Baggage (Up to 5kg per person) will be charged at your very own cost. Any Emergency Situation arise, Helicopter Evacuation or Medical Vechicle (not in trekking course) are ready for evacuation 24*7. 
 

Upon the Completion of your Trip, we hope to hear the feedback from you. Your Feedback is so vital for us and encourages us to comprehend what we are doing admirably and what we could be improving the situation which tends us to make upgrades for Future voyagers. The feedback link will be emailed to you within 24 hours after the completion of your trip. On the off chance that you don't get the input connect, it would be ideal if you drop us a Line at enquiries@traveladventurenepal.com.au and we will send it to you.

Travel Adventure Nepal is a Sole Agent running the Travel and Tours Programs only in Nepal. Therefore, we only focus in Country’s Travel safety and Prosecution. Every Traveller’s visiting Nepal has their own opinion regarding to Safety and Precaution. But we strongly recommend our Traveller’s to follow our Safety Instruction as we are the witness of every loophole clause in this area. Our Itineraries are structured with all safety measure and our Ground handling team are 24*7 stand by with all backups and full support.

Travel Adventure Nepal has own rules and regulations for all clients and team members which are to be strictly followed. Terms of our Rules and Regulations are made on the Basis of Country’s Rules and implementing it is one of our Role part for the Responsible Tourism. Illigal Drugs will not be tolerated on our Trips. Smoking Marijuana and Opium is totally denied. Nepal has extremely strict Rule on Prostitution Activity. Along these lines, we suggest our Clients to stay out of it. Our Group Leader has the complete rights to expel any Trip individual from Group whenever discovered utilizing the Drugs, Marijuana or include in prostitution movement. Sexual Relationships (Consensual or Otherwise) between a leader and a Traveller are unacceptable. If you ever feel another person is behaving inappropriately, please inform us immediately by Contacting the Emergency Contact number detailed in these Trip Notes.

All TAN travellers need to be in good physical health to participate fully on this trip. When selecting your trip please make sure you have read through the itinerary carefully and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please note that if, in the opinion of our group leader or local guide, any traveller is unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group, TAN Travel reserves the right to exclude them from all or part of a trip without refund. 
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations and anti-malarial requirements before departure. We recommend that you carry a first aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses) as they may not easily be obtained at the locations on this trip. For legal reasons our leaders and guides are prohibited from administering any type of drugs including headache tablets and antibiotics. Please ensure that you are adequately prepared. 
VACCINATIONS: -There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Hepatitis A. There is low to no risk of malaria throughout Nepal and antimalarial tablets are not usually advised although may be considered for certain higher risk groups; you may wish to consult your GP or travel health clinic for further advice. The risk is highest in the low lying southern ‘terai’ districts bordering India. A yellow fever certificate is only required if travelling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or for travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through a country with risk of transmission. Dengue fever is a known risk in Nepal. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for Dengue, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites. 
HIGH ALTITUDES TRIPS: - This trip includes one or more overnight stays over 3500 metres/11500ft, where there is a genuine risk of being affected by Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). If left untreated AMS can be life-threatening. We would expect most of a group to notice the effects of being at high altitude, and while most will only feel discomfort, it is not uncommon for a small number of people to need extra care which will be provided by our leaders and local staff. All our trips that spend time at High Altitude follow our standard altitude safety measures. 

Passport with 6 months validity toward the end of your stay is required to visit the countries outside the Australia. Any Foreign Nationalities except Indian Passport holder needs to get A Tourist Visa to Enter in Nepal which can be obtained in Kathmandu Airport. If you enter Nepal via Indian Roads we will be required to get Visa in Border security Office. Getting a Visa at the airport can take sometimes due to long queues. Make sure you show your return ticket in Counter while applying for Visa along with 2 passport size photo and Visa fee structured as below 
Multi entry visa valid for 15 days - US$25 
Multi entry visa valid for 30 days - US$40 
Multi entry visa valid for 90 days - US$100 

We strongly advise to carry US dollars with you which is easily accepted in Immigration. Different Currencies are likewise accepted despite the fact that the price may differ. Visas are the responsibility of the Individual traveller.  Just in case of confusion or seeking for more information, you’re booking consultant will be available 24*7 to help you.  
  Note:-  We advise our Travellers to list the Date of entry and Date of Exit a few days before and after in Visa Application form to be on safe side just in case you encounter any Delays or problems in Route. For more, Visit 
https://www.traveladventurenepal.com.au/pages/passport-and-visa-information 

Flying Drones in Nepal is strictly Prohibited in Nepal. 

We have managed to team up true locals and are very fortunate enough to promote the local businesses and contribute towards elevating the economic development in the region. We have all our operating Members working us adequately qualified in their respective sector with Years of Experience in Tourism and customer service business. Beside your Group Leader alone, there are many team members with in the structure who are as equal important in playing Vital Role for the success of a Hassle free and smooth Travels experience and our business has put together the standard operating protocols that the essential compliance to shadow our strict guidelines. Travel Adventure Nepal has therefore selected Leaders and the members of entity very Carefully based on their Appropriate Experience, Leadership Skills and Personal Ability. Along with this, Group Leader and Crew Members of Travel Adventure Nepal Team Has Undergone list of essential training before or as an ongoing personal development proficiency.  
● Intensive Wilderness First Aid 
● Trekking Guide Training 
● Eco Trekking Workshop and Adventure Meet 
● English Language training workshop 
● Conservation and Biodiversity 
● Rock climbing, Ice Climbing and Mountaineering (for Expedition Leaders) 
During the Trip, Our Tour Guide will provide a range of Information that are essential for the Places you will visit. your guide will encourage you to Introduce yourself with the Locals and get familiar with their culture and to get involved in small talks. Your guide will provide you with the list of Local Places you can visit and recommendation on Eatery and Offer Suggestions on to do things.  Any Problems occurred during your Trip, feel Free to Inform your Team Leader who will put his/her Best effort to rectify the issue on the Spot. 

CURRENCY INFORMATION

Generally Nepalese Rupee is low in value than International Currency, so you will get more amount of Local Currency from your dollar. The Exchange Rate of 1 US Dollars, Australian Dollars, Euro are as Equal to Rs 100, 120 and 80 respectively. Nepalese Rupees is an Official Currency in Nepal. Currency Exchange Facilities are Available almost everywhere in main Cities of Nepal except the Trekking Route in Himalayan Region however Lower Altitude Area of Mountains in Some retails Places Might still facilitate this service but certainly None in Higher Altitude. So, we strictly Advise our Travellers to Exchange their Currency in Day 1 of Trip while in Kathmandu valley. The Government of Nepal has banned the import, export and use of 500 and 1000 Indian rupee notes in Nepal. You should ensure you are not carrying these notes on arrival in Nepal as they will be confiscated, and you may be fined over importation of banned currency. Please note that Most Establishments in Asia will not Accept Foreign Currency Notes that are Old, worn off, Torn or Faded and they can be very Difficult to Exchange or Extra Fees Added when Exchanging at banks. Please Ensure that you have New/Clean dollar bill. 

TIPPINGS
Tipping is an Optional Expenses Given by Traveller to their Team Leader or Team Crew in Returns to their Good Services. Although It’s Not Compulsory But it’s an Appropriate Way to thank in Return for Good Service. We Recommend that any Tips are given directly to the Intended Recipient by a Member of your Group, rather than it to be Collected and Passed on by the Group Leader. 
Notes:Regarding tipping, trip leader will help guest that how much amount will be favourable to collect for driver, porter, assistant guide and trip leader in day 1 during pre-departure meeting.  
Tipping is collected in between groups at the end of the trek in a kitty system for trekking crew apart from leader and for leader as your wish you can give at the end of the trip.  

EXTRA EXPENDITURE/EMERGENCY FUNDS

As Detailed Mention in Trip Itinerary the Travellers are Requested to Understand What Included and Excluded in the Program are. Be Budget Sensible for things that are not Included in Itinerary Like Meals, Drinks, Shopping and Other Optional Activities. Most of Trip Inclusions are Clearly Mentioned above. For daily meal, lunch dinner breakfast and snacks please allow extra NPR 3500 to 4500 per day. This is a rough amount for guidelines purpose only. Weather Condition, Political Problems are major causes in Nepal for Creating the Unwanted Problem Which are Beyond our Controls. Please Make sure you have Access to an Extra approx. US$500 for Emergencies (e.g. Severe Weather, Natural Disasters, Civil unrest) or other Events that result in Unavoidable Changes to the itinerary (e.g. Transport Strikes or Cancellations, Airport Closures). Sometimes these things Necessitate Last Minute Changes to Enable our Trips to Continue to Run, and as a Result there may be Some Extra Costs Involved. 

ATM Availability/ Credit Card Acceptance:-  You will find ATM Machines in Kathmandu only. We advise you to not relay in ATM Machine all the time. As they are sometime out of money and allow you to withdraw only up to USD 100 at once.  Credit card is mostly accepted in larger shop and restaurant in Kathmandu and Namche Bazaar.  
 

Trekking in Nepal takes place at low, middle & high altitude from shorter to longer duration in different season of year. We strongly recommended our Clients to make a checklist for the preparation and put some extra stuffs as you will be travelling to the place where weather is very Unpredictable which might create some disturbance during the Trip.Here are some Checklist for the preparations
Note :- Any item marked with (*) can be hired easily in Kathmandu & Pokhara. All Other item need to be purchased according to your importance 
Essential Equipment:  
• 1 pair of strong comfortable hiking boots * 
• 1 medium/large rucksack/backpack * (max weight loaded by porter 10 kg.) 
• 1 sleeping bag- down – filled to zero cent or lower depending on trip altitude * 
• 1 day pack  approx. 10 Liters 
• 1 down jacket or all- weather Anorak –Long with hood * 
• 1 warm wooly hat 
• Gloves- quality and warmth subject to altitude and season 
• 1’fleech’ or warm sweater 
• 1 Sweat-shirt/ Light sweater 
• Shirts; long-sleeved, cotton and/or thermal T-Shirts 
• Trousers: 2 Pairs (warm or light-weight depending on trek altitude) 
• Shorts: 1 pair; cotton (easy dry) 
• Socks: 2 pairs tick wool, 2 pairs thin cotton 
• Underwear: Various (Practical!) 
• Wind/Water-proof zip-up jacket (nearly knee-length with hood) 
• Towel- Cotton, Medium 
• 1 Water Bottle (min 1 Liter) 
• Torch/flash-light; with additional batteries 
• Sports-shoes/sandals – Lightweight 
• Sun-glasses ; essential above snow-line 
• Sun-block/sun-screen lotion (30-50 SPF); essential for light-skinned people 
• Personal toiletries/washing kit (should be bio-degrade) 
• Basis ‘band-aid’/moleskin/blister kit 
• Water purifying tablets 
• Toilet paper (for day time use) 

Recommended Equipment
• Water-proof over-trousers (winter above 2500) * 
• Swiss (or Swiss-type) Army Knife 
• Sleeping bag cotton liner 
• Laundry powder 
• Walking Poles (not suited to everyone nor all conditions) * 
• Insect repellent 
• Money-belt 

Non- essential equipment
• A book/cards etc. 
• Cotton Headscarf/Bandanna 

2018-10-31