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14 Days Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary:

Nepal's premier destination for trekking and backpacking is the Everest Trek, situated within the breathtaking landscape of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This iconic hiking route was first explored by renowned mountaineers Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, who conquered the summit of Mount Everest.

Annually, over 70,000 enthusiasts embark on the journey to Everest Base Camp and its surroundings. This region is not only renowned for its natural beauty but also for being the homeland of the Sherpas, the intrepid climbers who have conquered Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, standing at an elevation of 8,848 meters.

The allure of the Everest trek extends beyond the base camp itself. Trekkers are drawn to the challenge of exploring peaks ranging from 6,000 to 8,848 meters, including Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Pumori, and Mount Thamserku, among others.

The Everest trek offers more than just a journey to Everest Base Camp; it also provides opportunities to summit pristine peaks such as Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Pokalde Peak. Additionally, adventurers can explore thrilling trekking routes like the Everest High Passes (Three Passes Trek), traversing through Cho-La Pass, and discovering the serene beauty of Gokyo Lakes. For those seeking a cultural experience, the trek to Tengboche Monastery, known as the Everest Panorama Trek, offers an enriching exploration of the region's spiritual heritage.

Outline Trekking Itinerary:

Day 1-2: Kathmandu to Lukla and Phakding

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla.

Trek from Lukla to Phakding, passing through picturesque Sherpa villages and enjoying views of the Dudh Koshi River.

Day 3-4: Namche Bazaar

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, the bustling hub of the Khumbu region.

Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar, with the option to explore the surrounding area and visit the Sherpa Cultural Museum.

Day 5-6: Tengboche

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche, passing through rhododendron forests and enjoying stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam.

Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, one of the largest and most significant monasteries in the region.

Day 7-8: Dingboche

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche, with views of towering peaks and pristine alpine landscapes.

Acclimatization day in Dingboche, with the option to hike to Nagarjun Hill for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Day 9-10: Lobuche and Everest Base Camp

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche, passing through the glacial moraines of the Khumbu Glacier.

Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp, a challenging but rewarding journey with unparalleled views of the Khumbu Icefall and surrounding peaks.

Day 11-12: Gorak Shep and Kala Patthar

Trek from Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep, the last settlement before reaching the summit of Kala Patthar.

Summit Kala Patthar for breathtaking sunrise views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, before returning to Gorak Shep.

Day 13-14: Descend to Lukla and Kathmandu

Descend from Gorak Shep to Lukla, retracing your steps through the beautiful Khumbu Valley.

Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu, where you can reflect on your incredible journey through the Everest region.

Over the course of 14 days, you'll delight in the awe-inspiring vistas of Mount Everest and its neighboring peaks, including Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, and Aba Dablam, from various vantage points along the route.

The Everest region is primarily inhabited by the Sherpa community, with smaller populations of Rai, Limbu, and Gurung peoples. While diverse, the predominant influence is Tibetan culture and traditions, enriching your experience as you journey through this remarkable terrain.

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Everest Base Camp Trekking – 12 Days

Everest Base Camp Trek- 12 Days is the most thrilling, exciting, and challenging adventure hike for trekking lovers from the whole globe. Everest Base camp trek is an enthralling world-class journey in the high Himalayas that leads you to the base camp of the highest peak on earth. The surrounding will make you feel like you are in some natural paradise.

The Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Trek is an adventure hike that goes beyond the horizons into a natural paradise of unparalleled beauty that would stir your emotions for your whole lifetime.

Everest Base Camp Trek is not only popular because it is at the top of the world. You view the superb Himalayan landscapes, which include Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Nuptse (7855m), Mt. Pumori (7161m), Mt. Changaste (7550m), Mt. Lingterin (6679m), Mt. Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku (6723m), Mt. Kantega( 6685m), Mt.KusumKhagaru (6367m), Mt. Kongde (6011m), Mt. Khumbila (5761m), Mt. Twache peak (6367m), Mt. Cholaste (6335m), Island peak (6179m), Lobuche peak (6145m), Pokalde peak (5806m), Honku south peak (6119m) as you hike the trails during the Everest Base Camp Trek.

The Everest Base Camp Trek 16 Days is include your arrival and departure days to and from Nepal and a day tour in Kathmandu. The Kathmandu day tour include visit to Swoyambhunath stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Furthermore, there are many other trekking program in the region that includes Everest Base Camp Trek 14 Days, Everest Chola Pass Trek, Renjo la Pass Trek, Everest High Pass Trek, Everest Panorama Trek, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek, Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour and Everest Base camp Trek from Phaplu.

Itinerary of the Trek

Day 01. Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

We drive you to Kathmandu airport and take an early morning 35 minutes scenic flight to the small mountain airport Lukla. After reaching at Lukla, our trekking guide will introduce with the porters, then start trekking following then mountainside on the left bank of the DudhKoshi river, it is easy trekking and takes about 3-4 and to reach at Phakding.

Day 02. Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and the trekking follows the DudhKoshi river and crossing it few times and enter to the park in Jorsale where we will stop for lunch. We continue the trekking, and after few hours walking, Namche Bazar will appear ahead as wetravel along the path surrounded by pines, pass the plateau where the Saturday bazaar is held and enter the village. The Namche Bazar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and opens out only where it faces the Duchkoshi.

Day 03: Rest Day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization

The Namche Bazaar is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops as well as a magnificent outlook; It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Everest base camp.

Day 04.Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche

After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek with the ridge trail and flat level mountain path that offers excellent panoramas of Thamserku, Kantega, and Kusum Kangrib, after walking few hours on flat Zigzags. We descend to the river and arrive at PhunkiTenga, then climb through Rhododendron Forest to the Tengbuche monastery.

Day 05.Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche

We start our trekking with descending through Rhododendron Forest to the ImjaKhola and cross exciting suspension bridge on it and walk passing by a long Mani stone wall to enter the village of Pangboche, our route continues through summer pastures to Dingboche village.

Day 06.Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization

Today in Dingbuche is the remarkable acclimatization day and there are some breathtaking views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as we explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak. The walk is short with a good chance to relax in the afternoon and we can do some side day trips around for the acclimatization.

Day 07.Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

We start our trek and the trek leads us north for up to 50-minutes until we come to a mani-prayer Stupa then The trail is gentle looking down to Pheriche village below, today's walk offers views of the Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of Nuptse, after two hours of walking, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier then continue for an hour up a steep hill to the top, where there are views of Mt. Pumori and west of Everest are waiting for us and after a short break, we continue trekking up to Lobuche.

Day 08.Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep

After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trekking to Base camp; following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier, after the last rocky moraine dunes, a short downhill walk brings us to Gorakshep, where we will stop for lunch and we leave all our stuff there at lodge as this is the last place where there are lodge available, then we start our Himalayan journey to the Everest Base camp - WOW!!! Congratulation!!!

Your dream has come true now and you have successfully reached at the base camp of Everest then after visiting sometime in the Base Camp and surroundings, we return to Gorekshep for our overnight stay.

Day 09.Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar and trek to Pheriche

Quite Early morning, we climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) peak to enjoy the view of sunrise, and from Kala Patthar, we can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more, after seeing the sunrise over those Himalayas, we trek down to Gorekshep and have breakfast and start trekking down to Pheriche, it is easy trekking down.

Day 10. Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

After having breakfast at lodge, we start our trek and now, we are trekking back to Namche Bazaar, an easier descent trekking passing through rhododendron forest, Tengbuche is a small village with a famous monastery offering you the splendid view of Ama Dablam, green hills and river views where we stopped for lunch then we will trek back to Namche.

Day 11. Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

We start our trek and today is the last day of our adventure Everest base camp trek and the trekking is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it few times and the last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring us to Lukla.

Day 12. Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

we will an early breakfast and walk to Lukla airport and take flight back to Kathmandu.

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7 Best Climbing Peaks in Nepal That You Can Conquer Easily. Traveling is a much-needed refuge from your mundane routine. Here are the top climbing peaks in Nepal that are a must-try on your next mountain excursion. Read more

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Three Peaks Climbing: Pokalde, Island and Lobuche

Pokalde, Island and Lobuche Peak Climbing

Pokalde, Island and Lobuche

Three Peaks Climbing

Three Peaks

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Sibusiso Vilane is the first black African to summit earth's highest mountain, Everest. Vilane started climbing in 1996 by summitting peaks in the Drakensberg. In 1999 he summitted Mount Kilimanjaro and went on to the Himalayas in 2002, successfully climbing Pokalde, Lobuche and Island Peak, all of which are over 6,000 metres high, as part of his training for the Mount Everest expedition. In March 2003, Vilane set off for the Himalayas again in his quest to be the first black African to summit Everest. He summitted successfully on 26 May 2003 from the South Side.

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Classic Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

Highlights

Dramatic take on / off in Lukla gateway to Everest Base Camp

Several years experienced local guide and porter

Super views on daily walks to Everest Base Camp in the harmony of local Sherpa culture.

High suspension Hanging Bridges

Inspiring walk through Sagarmatha National Park

Remarkable views of Khumbu icefall

Exploring Sherpa villages of immense culture and traditions with a tour of Buddhist monasteries

Comfortable Accommodation and hygiene meals every day

Adventure over high green hills and beyond within barren and windswept beautiful terrain

From the alpine forest of pines and rhododendron trees to the rugged arctic zone of ice and glaciers

Trip Overview

12 Days Classic Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most beautiful and main attractions for most travelers. We have several trekking packages for Everest Base Camp and let you customize your trip according to your comfort. We created this trip in order to suit your holiday date as far as practicable. 12 Days Classic Everest Base Camp Trek at the altitude of 5,364 m is awaited destination for many of you, so we hereby welcome to make your dream come true.

Our guides, porters will assist you to make the trek safe, enjoyable, happy, and as informative as you want in this period. As an entire team on the field and office is in regular touch, we will take your utmost care. As you change the height from 500 to 1000 meters per day this trekking demands high physical stamina, insurance is compulsory as this is one of the challenging tasks you will be facing. The scenery of this trekking is great for sure with many towering mountains like Everest 8,848 m, Lhotse 8,516 m, Nuptse 7,965 m, Ama Dablam 6,985 m, Pokalde, Pumori 7,201 m, Cholatse, Twaboche, Makalu, Bharuntse, Island Peak 6,189 m, and many other. People; their culture and tradition resemble the monasteries and Chhorten you see on the trails.

The 12 Days Classic Everest Base Camp Trek begins with a 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla which is the gateway to Everest Base Camp Trek and you start the trek from Lukla. On the way, there are many tea houses and monasteries with several bridges, it's up to you to choose to eat local food in the Himalaya, for the accommodation do we reserve before you arrive in Nepal. We should reserve in advance for the peak season. The trail takes one through the green Dudhkosi Valley, which is rich in Flora and Fauna, Sherpa settlements, and Buddhist Monasteries. It leads us up to the legendary Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar where you spend two nights exploring and acclimating; an important factor for your safety and enjoys experiencing the Classic Everest Base Camp Trekking. Then you follow the trail to the villages of Tengboche, Pangboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche where Yaks can be seen grazing in the high meadows and pasture lands.

Finally, you reach the last human settlement, the village of Gorakshep, which is just two hours away from the Everest Base Camp. From here, you can see the Khumbu Ice Fall and Khumbu Glacier interact with other mountaineers climbing to Everest. From Gorakshep, your trail takes you to Kalapathar (For the sunrise or sunset view) from where you have the best possible view of the Everest Himalayan Range. This is your turnaround point and you descend following the same trail to accept Pheriche Village, with still more splendid, fascinating, and breathtaking views that leave you with a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Everest Base Camp Trek route:

This 12 days Everest Base Camp Trek starts from Lukla and the same route continues till Namche Bazaar, from Namche several trekking routes depart like Renjo La pass through Thame, Lungden to Gokyo Lake. Another route departs through Dole and Machhermo to reach Gokyo Lake. But this 12 day EBC Trek route goes through Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep to reach EBC and the same way returns.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,640 m (30 mins flight) and 3 hrs walks)

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar3,440 m - 05 hrs walks.

Day 03: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization and local hike.

Day 04: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

Day 05: Trek to Dingboche4,360 m - 05hrs.

Day 06: Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion.

Day 07: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m - 05 hrs.

Day 08: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and return to Gorakshep 5,180 m - 06 hrs.

Day 09: Hike to Kalapatthar 5,545 m trek to Pheriche4,240 m - 05 hrs.

Day 10: Trek to Namche via Thyangboche - 07 hrs.

Day 11: Trek to Lukla - 06 hrs.                    

Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.

Note: Please note that the above outline itinerary is just a guideline where hours of average walking distances are just approximate, providing you a clear idea to plan this wonderful trip to Everest within 11 nights and 12 days from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.

Important Note: Please be aware that taking a flight in smaller aircraft to the mountainous region, where bad and unfavorable weather might prolong your journey, like delay to and from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.Himalayan weather can be unpredictable sometimes, however, we will try our best to make the itinerary days as it is where possible, in case of flight delay and cancellation situation arises, where you need to extend a few days before and after the trekking days from the itinerary provided to be on the safe side.

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Trip Highlights

Activity: Trekking (Kongma-La High Pass)

Duration: 15 Days

Grade: Strenuous

Altitude: Up to 5,545 meter

Route: Lukla – Namche – Tangboche – Chhukhung – Kongma La – Lobuche -Visit Everest Base via Gorakshep – Kalapatthar – Pheriche – Lukla

Season: March – May & September – November

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Kongma La Pass and Everest Base Camp trek is one of the least visited trekking trail of Everest trekking region. But no doubt, it isamongst challenging alternative traditional trek with an ascent of Chukhung Ri, Everest base camp, Kala Pathar as well as crossing the Himalayan mountain pass Khongma la starting the journey from Lukla itself. It situates above the Khumbu glacier opposite Lobuche in Everest trek region and one of several small summits, including Pokalde (from where one catches the sight of huge South face of Nuptse) that make up the long South West ridge of Nuptse, between the Khumbu and Nuptse Glaciers. Khongma La Pass trek ranges in ultimate high altitude trek. Kongma La Pass is such a trail from where you get to have picturesque views in whole to Chukung Gorek Shep village with charming Khumbu Glacier on the Lap of Everest.

Hence, this is the highly recommended new adventure trek with no requirement of complex technical stuffs where you enjoy to the fullest and create lifelong adventurous memories. In addition, Khongma La Pass trek offers an enduring experience of natural beauty, geological magnificence and profound cross-cultural discovery.

Outline Itinerary of Kongma-La High Pass Trek

Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, transfer to hotel by our representative.

Day 02 : Kathmandu to Lukla (2815m) fly – Duration: 35 minutes, and start trek to Phakding (2652m) walk – Duration: 3 hrs.

Day 03 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) walk – Duration: 6 hrs.

Day 04 : Rest Day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization

Day 05 : Namche Bazaar to Tangboche (3800m) walk – Duration: 5 hrs.

Day 06 : Tangboche to Dingboche (4410m) walk – Duration: 5 hrs.

Day 07 : Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization

Day 08 : Dingoche to Chhukhung (4,730m) walk – Duration: 4 hrs

Day 09 : Chhukhung to Lobuche (4,940m) crossing Kongma La Pass (5,535m) walk – Duration: 7 hrs

Day 10 : Lobuche to Gorakshep (Everest Base Camp trek 5365m) walk – Duration: 5-6 hrs

Day 11 : Gorakshep to Kala Patar view (5545), and back to Pheriche (4270m) walk – Duration: 6-7 hrs.

Day 12 : Pheriche to Namche Bazar (3440m) walk – Duration: 6 hrs.

Day 13 : Namche Bazar to Lukla (2815m) walk – Duration: 7 hrs.

Day 14 : Fly back to Kathmandu within 35 minutes at Domestic airport and transfer to Hotel.

Day 15 : Transfer to airport, departure to your own destination

Pricing for Group Size Basis: All inclusive Trekking Cost:

Price for single person: $ 1,745

Price for 2-4 person’s basis: $ 1,575 per person

Price for 5-7 person’s basis: $ 1,475 per person

Price for 8+ person’s basis: $ 1,375 per person

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Customize your Trek: the trek can be redesigned based on your requirements. This is just a general itinerary, which can always individually be tailored made. Trekking package can be redesigned or as per your desire. For more detailed. Information feel free to Email us a at ramalpinetrav@gmail.com

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Pinnacle climbing is high height climbing experience sport for the most part need both in fact and genuinely testing movement during the endeavor. It is an experience sport into the mountains Expedition of high Himalayas over 6000 m and in addition to. Mount Everest is the most noteworthy mountain top on the planet lies in Nepal. Trekking top is arranged by Nepal Mountaineering Association and ascending pinnacles for the most part fall between 5,000m to 7,000m height territory. Nepal government recognizes 1,310m Himalayan tops over 6000m tops with Top 8 eight-thousander Peak out 14 eight-thousanders top on the planet. Right now, Nepal government, 326 pinnacles open for top ascending and mountaineering in Nepal as Trekking Peaks of Nepal offers pastime climbers a chance to handle a high mountain tops a significant endeavor. This is a lot simpler than the campaign.

Pinnacle moving in Nepal is testing experience bundle in the Himalayan nation of Nepal. The most well known trekking tops in Nepal are Island Peak climbing, Mera Peak climbing , Lobuche top climbing , Pokalde top climbing, Kwangde top climbing , Cholaste top climbing, Khongma-tse top climbing, Nirikha Peak moving in Everest locale, Pisang top climbing, Chulu west pinnacle climbing, Chulu east pinnacle climbing, Tent pinnacle climbing, Tilicho top climbing, Singu chuli top climbing , Dhampus top climbing, Hiunchuli top moving in Annapurna area also Yala top climbing , Naya Kanga top moving in Langtang district . Alongside above pinnacles Paldor top climbing, Pachhermo top climbing is additionally mainstream trekking tops in Nepal.

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Exclusive Experience to Adventure Lovers – Peak Climbings in Nepal this Weekend

Peak climbing is one of the best ways to explore different wonder of nature in Nepal. It renders exclusive experience to adventure lovers. Many Peak Climbings in Nepal trip is arranged by travel agencies from all corners of the world. Being a famous adventurous spot, it provides exciting and thrilling experience to climbers.

Fulfill Your Adventurous Challenges at Nepal Trip

Nepal is one of the most beautiful and ultimate travel destinations for trekking and touring. Visitors who are interested on trekking tour can come forward with challenges that will prove to be adventurous. It also offers many unbelievable heights and scenic charms for adventure freak. In addition, you can avail accommodation when you want to rest on the way.

You can find Lobuche East Peak Climbing situated in Kumbhu region and s a technical climbs among the peaks. You can climb it with neighbours of Mera peak Island Peak and pokalde. Here, the trekking offers a chance to climbers to visit unexplored tourist attractions on their life. It really offers exhilarating experience to all climbers and you can discover many attractive sports while on your trip to Nepal Trekking Tour.

Which season is best suitable?

Trekking and climbing to Nepal means you can take interline permit for some of the valleys you mightn opt. this can be from travel agents on paying some money according to the guide book. You’ll also find various places of trekking and need to have permit from the respective regions. The best season for trekking here is July and August as snow fall starts during Sept and trekking is made prohibited.

Wonderful and fantastic adventure to climbers

Peak climbing gives thrilling experience to all, and for that reason the trekking agent offers permit to person who has experience of adventure. They offer training to participants to climb mountain peaks quickly. You can come across professionals who render huge arrays of services to their tourist. You can trek on trekking trail and explore amazing places as this will provide wonderful and fantastic adventure experience to climbers.

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Three Peaks Climbing

Poklade Island and Lobuche 

Pokalde Island and Lobuche Peak Climbing

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Non-technical mountain climbs: 12 mountains for mortals

There are no ‘death zones’ on these non-technical mountain climbs but they offer plenty of challenges for mere mortals like me

As a climber, I have completed several indoor climbing and winter mountaineering courses but my technical climbing skills sill leave a lot to be desired. I have mastered basic rope, ice axe and crampon skills but don’t practise them as often as I’d like.

All too often I only find time for some wilderness backpacking in Europe or low-altitude scrambling in the UK. Regardless, I still have high hopes of climbing the seven summits (three down, four to go).

I’m aware that I’ll never be a Reinhold Messner or Chris Bonington (I’ll settle for reading their books instead) but I still long to pitch myself against tall mountains with imposing names.

If, like me, you’re in the amateur climber base camp, you’ll surely enjoy these great non-technical mountain climbs. There are no ‘death zones’ on these mountains but they offer plenty of challenges for mere mortals like me.

Non-technical mountain climbs

With the help of Adventure Consultants, we have classed the following as non-technical mountain climbs.

These peaks are below 7,000m (23,000ft) and do not require extensive high-altitude experience or practical knowledge (e.g. rope, crampon and ice axe skills or the ability to abseil and rappel).

That said, as with all adventure sports, the more experienced and prepared you are for these challenges, the better.

1. Mount Kilimanjaro

Location: Tanzania, Africa Elevation: 5,895m (19,341ft) Range: None – freestanding Duration: 5-7 days

Andrzej Kubik/Shutterstock Kilimanjaro is the world’s highest freestanding mountain

Kilimanjaro was the first seven summit I completed because it’s by far the easiest. There are several easy to moderate routes to the summit, making it one of the most accessible moderate-altitude treks in the world.

Africa’s highest mountain is also the highest freestanding mountain in the world. Like many volcanoes, it is not attached to a mountain range.

The Machame Route is by far the most picturesque but the mountain is very popular among tourists and hikers so don’t expect to have any of the routes to yourself.

More info: Adventure Consultants

2. Mount Temple

Location: Canada, North America Elevation: 3,544m (11,627ft) Range: Bow Range Duration: 1-2 days

Dreamstime Mount Temple dominates the western landscape of Banff National Park

The most accessible peak above 3,400m (11,000ft) in the Canadian Rockies is also one of the most frequently climbed. The summit can be gained in a day thanks to its relatively low elevation gain: approximately 1,600m (5,250ft).

Despite the relative accessibility, it should be noted that the mountain is a giant and dominates the western landscape of Banff National Park. Some fairly moderate to intense scrambling is required even on the ‘easy’ route.

More info: A Scrambler’s Guide to Mount Temple

3. Ojos del Salado

Location: Argentina/Chile, South America Elevation: 6,893m (22,615ft) Range: Andes Duration: 12 days

Dreamstime Ojos del Salado is the highest volcano in the world

Positioned on the Argentina-Chile border, Ojos del Salado is the highest volcano in the world. It is also the second-highest mountain outside Asia, second only to Aconcagua 630km further south.

Due to its proximity to the Atacama Desert (the driest place on Earth), conditions on the mountain tend to be fairly dry all year round. Despite this, expect to find snow on the slopes as it can fall all year round due to the volcano’s exposed slopes.

More info: Adventure Consultants

4. Khüiten Peak

Location: Mongolia, Asia Elevation: 4,375m (14,354ft) Range: Tavan Bogd Duration: 7 days

Dreamstime Khüiten is the highest peak in Mongolia

The highest peak in Mongolia is probably the most remote mountaineering experience in the world. Its peak sits on the trilateral border of Mongolia, Russia and China!

It is not a technical mountain but is challenging to reach. The surrounding wilderness comprises spectacular flowering fields and vast open mountain tundra inhabited only by traditional herding families – everything one would expect of the plains of Mongolia.

More info: Adventure Consultants

5. Mount Whitney

Location: USA, North America Elevation: 4,421m (14,505ft) Range: Sierra Nevada Duration: 1-3 days

Dreamstime Mount Whitney is the highest summit in the contiguous United States

Mount Whitney is the highest summit in the contiguous United States (i.e. excluding Hawaii and Alaska).

It looks intimidating on the first view but the popular Mount Whitney Trail starts at an elevation of 2,550m (8,360ft) meaning the summit can be reached in just a day (if you’re brave!).

Most hikers prefer to take at least two days to complete the 35km round trip with an elevation gain of just over 1,900m (6,100ft).

More info: National Park Service

6. Mount Elbrus

Location: Russia, Europe Elevation: 5,642m (18,510ft) Range: Caucasus Mountains Duration: 7 days

Elbrus was my second of the seven summits. It requires some crampon and ice axe use but these basic skills can be learnt from guides prior to ascent. 

A cable car takes would-be summiteers to the accommodation at the base of the climb at 3,600m (11,800ft). Here, climbers can undertake some acclimatisation hikes before tackling the mountain proper.

Huts along the route make for a relatively ‘comfortable’ ascent before the 3am summit bid.

More info: read my trip report on climbing Elbrus

7. Mount Brewster

Location: New Zealand, Oceania Elevation: 2,516m (8,255ft) Range: Southern Alps Duration: 1-2 days

Leigh Blackall/CC BY 2.0 Mount Brewster does not require acclimatisation

Brewster is a great mountain if you’re looking for a taste of alpinism in the wilderness of New Zealand’s South Island. There’s no need for acclimatisation on this mountain but your guide will cover some basic alpine skills (ice axe and crampon) that you’ll need during the ascent. 

Apart from that, just plenty of stamina and a pair of steady legs should be all you need to get to the top. Brewster Hut provides comfortable overnight bunk beds at 1,450m (4,750ft), making for a pleasant summit day via either the West or South Ridge.

More info: Adventure Consultants

8. Pokalde Peak

Location: Nepal, Asia Elevation: 5,806m (19,049ft) Range: Himalaya Duration: 9-12 days

Daniel Karfik/Shutterstock Pokalde offers glimpses of Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest

Pokalde Peak is one of Nepal’s most popular trekking peaks and provides an excellent introduction to Himalayan mountaineering if you plan to take your skills further. You’re among the big dogs around here. Expect to glimpse the Himalayan giants of Nuptse, Lhotse and of course Everest.

Luckily for you, on this mountain, you’ll be well below any death zones. Ideally, you’ll have some experience of ice axe and crampons before attempting this but there will be plenty of opportunities to hone these skills.

More info: Adventure Consultants

9. Mera Peak

Location: Nepal, Asia Elevation: 6,476m (21,246ft) Range: Himalaya Duration: 18-20 days

Janos Rautonen/Shutterstock Mera is Nepal’s highest trekking peak

Nepal’s highest trekking peak is less technically demanding than Pokalde Peak but its higher altitude requires longer and higher acclimatisation days.

The gentle climb to the summit should not deceive would-be climbers. This mountain is very high and as with any Himalayan peak, it is susceptible to severe weather conditions. Additionally, the trekking route from the north requires some high-altitude glacier walking.

More info: Adventure Consultants

10. Stok Kangri

Location: India, Asia Elevation: 6,153m (20,182ft) Range: Himalaya Duration: 7-9 days

AL-media stockhouse/Shutterstock Stok Kangri is one of the more accessible Himalayan mountains outside of Nepal

Stok Kangri lies in the middle of the captivating area of Ladakh in the northern part of the Indian state Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the more accessible Himalayan mountains outside of Nepal. High above the Indus Valley, many mountains in the area quickly rise above 6,000m (19,700ft).

You’ll probably fly into Leh, the capital of Ladakh, at 3,524m (11,560ft) and acclimatise thoroughly before moving onto base camp at 4,980m (16,340ft) to attempt the summit.

More info: Summit Post

11. Mount Chimborazo

Location: Ecuador, South America Elevation: 6,268m (20,564ft) Range: Andes Duration: 7-15 days (depending on experience/skills and program)

Dreamstime Chimborazo’s summit is Earth’s closest point to the sun

On the summit of Chimborazo, you’ll be at Earth’s closest point to the sun. Due to the mountain’s location along the equatorial bulge, its summit is the farthest point from the Earth’s core.

Depending on your experience, it may be best attempted as part of an Ecuadorian volcanoes expedition taking in the Cotopaxi and Cayambe volcanoes beforehand.

These lower-altitude volcanoes are no easy feats themselves and will equip you with the acclimatisation and basic mountaineering experience you’ll need to tackle the (currently) inactive stratovolcano of Chimborazo.

More info: Adventure Consultants

12. Aconcagua

Location: Argentina, South America Elevation: 6,961m (22,838ft) Range: Andes Duration: 14-17 days

Aconcagua was the third seven summit I completed. The highest mountain outside of Asia, Aconcagua is an awesome mountain for professional and amateur climbers alike.

The route is non-technical and often referred to as the ‘highest trekking peak in the world’. The key to mastering this mountain is time and acclimatisation – there is no shortcut to the top. It is perfect preparation if you dream of going on to tackle the big mountains of the Himalaya.

More info: read my trip report on climbing Aconcagua

Other non-technical mountain climbs

Another popular alternative to Mera Peak in Nepal is Island Peak (Imja Tse). Island Peak, at 6,189m (20,305ft), is usually considered to be Nepal’s second-highest trekking peak.

Mount Toubkal in Morocco is North Africa’s highest peak at 4,167m (13,671ft) and a popular introduction to the Atlas Mountains.

The Breithorn at 4,164m (13,661ft), located on the border of Switzerland and Italy, is one of the Alps’ most accessible trekking peaks.

Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia is another popular trekking peak. At 4,095m (13,435ft) it is the highest mountain in Malaysia as well as the wider the Malay Archipelago.

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills covers everything from the basics of equipment, knots, rappelling techniques and leave-no-trace principles to the more advanced skills of setting up complex anchors, evaluating avalanche terrain and developing your leadership skills.

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Explore breathtaking and interesting tourist places in Nepal

Nepal is one of the famous attractions to adventure seekers. Trekking in Nepal allows travelers to do more adventure activities on vacation days. This adventure let trekkers visit most tourist places in a short time. November is the best season to arrange trekking and discover the wonderful beauty of the mountains. Trekking in Nepal in November makes you participate in all outdoor activities with the expert team. It is a perfect time to enjoy holidays in amazing and beautiful mountaineering places. Travelers might see the clarity of mountain views in the season. Trekkers can spend much time in some tourist spots.

Trekking offers chance to travel on popular trails which include Annapurna region, Langtang region and Everest region. In this month, high numbers of trekkers receive to see majestic mountain peaks. Morning and evening will be cool in this month. Travelers might travel along the challenging and high passes of mountain peaks. Hosting trekking in the month gives a wonderful and new experience to the travelers. With the trekking expert, you can visit lots of places in Nepal. You might avoid cold and monsoon in the month. It is a great time to discover stunning places in Nepal.

Experience adventure places in trekking:

Everest base camp trek 12 days is most preferable trekking route by a range of travelers. It is specially designed by a trekking agent that allows people to see interesting places. This base camp trek gives an awesome view of mountains like barunse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Pumori, twaboche, pokalde, cholatse, and much more mountains. This adventure assist trekkers might explore lifestyle and tradition of the Sherpa people. Also, adventure lovers might see the backdrop of mountains, monasteries, prayer flags and others. You can acquire waterfalls, springs, rivers, and lakes in the Himalaya. This 12 days trekking gives the opportunity to visit all interesting places on the holidays.

Get professionals to help:

When arranging a trip to Nepal, you must have to consult experts to make a proper plan. Tours in Nepal Kathmandu make you visit more monasteries and historical places belong to Buddhist and Hindus. More than thousands of people come here to explore unexplored attractions. Experts help you to make a journey as per your need and cost. Moreover, they assist you to travel around short distances with good transportation. So, arrange a trip to Nepal and enjoy your vacation days.

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Make peak climbing adventure on your limited cost

Peak climbing is an excellent way to explore various wonders of nature in Nepal. It provides exclusive experience to adventure lovers. Many peaks climbing trip will be arranged by travel agents at present. It is a famous adventure that provides a thrilling and exciting experience to climbers. Lobuche East Peak Climbing is situated in Kumbhu region. It is technical climbs among a group of peaks. It is climbed with neighbors of pokalde, Island Peak and Mera peak. In the region, this trekking offers a chance to climbers to visit unexplored tourist attractions on their life. It really offers exhilarating experience to all climbers. You discover most attractive tourist spots in the trip.

However, peak climbing gives thrilling experience to all people. Trekking agents offer a permit to a person those who have experience of adventure. They offer training to participants to climb mountain peaks quickly. Professionals are providing a high range of service to tourists. You might trek on right trekking trails and explore amazing tourist places in the trip. It really gives fantastic and wonderful adventure experience to climbers. Experienced climbers offer guidance to every participant to reach the mountain peaks at shot time.

The highlight of Mera peak:

Mera Peak Climbing provides you to discover some mountain peaks such as Mt. Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu. It assists you to see largest mountain peaks in the trip. It is a great place to acquire climbing experience of the mountain. It is a challenging trek than Island peak climbing. It takes you to discover the main summit in the region like Mera south, mera north and mera central. At less expense, you might visit different views of mountains in the trek.

Possible facilities:

Island Peak Climbing will be hosted in the Everest region. It is a fantastic option for people who like to make mountaineering journey. This is a most popular choice by lots of climbers. It offers awesome views of mountain peaks to climbers. It provides impressive views of mountains to tourists. All meals are served to climbers on the expedition. You might acquire good accommodation from travel experts on the adventure. You stay on teahouse on climbing mountain peaks. This adventure starts from Kathmandu and takes several days to reach the destination. You explore several adventure spots in the peak climbing. You get spicy and delicious breakfast and meals on the trip.

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Guide to Everest Base Camp Trek

Nepal is very famous among thousands of trekker. Every year many national as well as international trekker trek at higher elevation of Nepal like Everest Base camp, Annapurna Base camp and many more.

Among all trekking destination, Everest base camp is one of the most popular trekking destination in world. Around 40,000 people from all over the world experience trek every year. Desire of witnessing world’s highest mountain Mt.Everest is another big region for its popularity. The trek will take you at high altitude, heart of high Himalayans along with attractive teahouses.

Along your journey you will encounter various majestic mountains which will leave you breathless. Apart from the highest peak- Mt.Everest (8848 m), you will also see Mt Lhotse (8516 m), Mt. Nuptse (7855m), Mt. Pumori (7161m), Mt. Changaste (7550m), Mt. Lingterin (6679m), Mt. Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku(6723m), Mt. Kantega( 6685m), Mt.Kusum Khagaru (6367m), Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Khumbila(5761m) , Mt. Twache peak (6367m), Mt. Cholaste (6335m) ,Island peak(6179m), Lobuche peak(6145m), Pokalde peak (5806 m), Honku south peak (6119m) and many more. Make sure you are clear about idea before visiting any places, it will help you avoid difficult circumstances.

Thing you need to be sure before your trek

Train your body Pack necessary equipment Make sure about permit Health concern Insurance Hiring guide and porter Nepal Your Packages

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Khumbu Climber is an ultimate climbing holiday package to explore three iconic and famous peaks in the Everest region- Island, Pokalde and Lobuche Peak

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Highlights

Dramatic take on / off in Lukla gateway to Everest Base Camp

Several years experienced local guide and porter

Super views on daily walks to Everest Base Camp in the harmony of local Sherpa culture.

High suspension Hanging Bridges

Inspiring walk through Sagarmatha National Park

Remarkable views of Khumbu icefall

Exploring Sherpa villages of immense culture and traditions with a tour of Buddhist monasteries

Comfortable Accommodation and hygiene meals every day

Adventure over high green hills and beyond within barren and windswept beautiful terrain

From the alpine forest of pines and rhododendron trees to the rugged arctic zone of ice and glaciers

Trip Overview

12 Days Classic Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most beautiful and main attractions for most travelers. We have several trekking packages for Everest Base Camp and let you customize your trip according to your comfort. We created this trip in order to suit your holiday date as far as practicable. 12 Days Classic Everest Base Camp Trek at the altitude of 5,364 m is awaited destination for many of you, so we hereby welcome to make your dream come true.

Our guides, porters will assist you to make the trek safe, enjoyable, happy, and as informative as you want in this period. As an entire team on the field and office is in regular touch, we will take your utmost care. As you change the height from 500 to 1000 meters per day this trekking demands high physical stamina, insurance is compulsory as this is one of the challenging tasks you will be facing. The scenery of this trekking is great for sure with many towering mountains like Everest 8,848 m, Lhotse 8,516 m, Nuptse 7,965 m, Ama Dablam 6,985 m, Pokalde, Pumori 7,201 m, Cholatse, Twaboche, Makalu, Bharuntse, Island Peak 6,189 m, and many other. People; their culture and tradition resemble the monasteries and Chhorten you see on the trails.

The 12 Days Classic Everest Base Camp Trek begins with a 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla which is the gateway to Everest Base Camp Trek and you start the trek from Lukla. On the way, there are many tea houses and monasteries with several bridges, it's up to you to choose to eat local food in the Himalaya, for the accommodation do we reserve before you arrive in Nepal. We should reserve in advance for the peak season. The trail takes one through the green Dudhkosi Valley, which is rich in Flora and Fauna, Sherpa settlements, and Buddhist Monasteries. It leads us up to the legendary Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar where you spend two nights exploring and acclimating; an important factor for your safety and enjoys experiencing the Classic Everest Base Camp Trekking. Then you follow the trail to the villages of Tengboche, Pangboche, Dingboche, and Lobuche where Yaks can be seen grazing in the high meadows and pasture lands.

Finally, you reach the last human settlement, the village of Gorakshep, which is just two hours away from the Everest Base Camp. From here, you can see the Khumbu Ice Fall and Khumbu Glacier interact with other mountaineers climbing to Everest. From Gorakshep, your trail takes you to Kalapathar (For the sunrise or sunset view) from where you have the best possible view of the Everest Himalayan Range. This is your turnaround point and you descend following the same trail to accept Pheriche Village, with still more splendid, fascinating, and breathtaking views that leave you with a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Everest Base Camp Trek route:

This 12 days Everest Base Camp Trek starts from Lukla and the same route continues till Namche Bazaar, from Namche several trekking routes depart like Renjo La pass through Thame, Lungden to Gokyo Lake. Another route departs through Dole and Machhermo to reach Gokyo Lake. But this 12 day EBC Trek route goes through Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, Gorakshep to reach EBC and the same way returns.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Fly to Lukla 2,820 m and trek to Phakding 2,640 m (30 mins flight) and 3 hrs walks)

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar3,440 m - 05 hrs walks.

Day 03: Rest day at Namche for acclimatization and local hike.

Day 04: Trek to Thyangboche Monastery 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

Day 05: Trek to Dingboche4,360 m - 05hrs.

Day 06: Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion.

Day 07: Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m - 05 hrs.

Day 08: Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and return to Gorakshep 5,180 m - 06 hrs.

Day 09: Hike to Kalapatthar 5,545 m trek to Pheriche4,240 m - 05 hrs.

Day 10: Trek to Namche via Thyangboche - 07 hrs.

Day 11: Trek to Lukla - 06 hrs.                    

Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.

Note: Please note that the above outline itinerary is just a guideline where hours of average walking distances are just approximate, providing you a clear idea to plan this wonderful trip to Everest within 11 nights and 12 days from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.

Important Note: Please be aware that taking a flight in smaller aircraft to the mountainous region, where bad and unfavorable weather might prolong your journey, like delay to and from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.Himalayan weather can be unpredictable sometimes, however, we will try our best to make the itinerary days as it is where possible, in case of flight delay and cancellation situation arises, where you need to extend a few days before and after the trekking days from the itinerary provided to be on the safe side.

Our service Includes:

All domestic and International airport transfer

Necessary  paperwork with  Permit and TIMS (Trekking Information Management System)

An experienced English- Speaking Gov. registered Guide and local Sherpa porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)

Guide, Porter Salaries  Insurance, equipment food, and lodging

Full meals of your choice (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek

Supplementary snacks (Cookies and energy bar)

Seasonal Fresh fruits every day after dinner

All mountain accommodation (Soft, comfortable, twin  room with sharing toilet)

All government and local taxes

Trekking equipment such as a Down jacket, sleeping bag, and duffel bag

A comprehensive medical kit

Oxi-meter: To check, heart rating and oxygen saturation to Everest Base Camp and return

Everest Base Camp Trekking Route map  and printed T-Shirts

Flight, Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu

Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking Water  

Our service excludes:

Travel Insurance and Evacuation insurance

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Hotel in Kathmandu

Bar drinks

Boiled water

Hot and Bottle drinks

Hot shower

Electronic device re-charge

Wi-fi

Personal expenses

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