Using a deal from Groupon (and if you are lucky you may have some vouchers as I've got one for £25 off currently but this may be account specific), I've put together this deal to hike Everest Base Camp.
You can book your flights with Omega Flight Store at £831.10 for 2 people via Jet Airways with a short stop (or longer stop in India).
The Groupon price is based on 2 adults sharing so you will need to buy 2 vouchers at a cost of £1498.
Total £2329.10/£1164.55
I've done this route myself and you absolutely must include Gokyo Lakes and crossing Chola Pass. This was actually better than getting to Base Camp and KP and the views from Gokyo Ri were stunning. We did a DIY trip and booked our own accommodation in Kathmandu and hired a guide/porter ourselves, but there are many outfitters on Nepal who offer similar itineraries. We visited just before the earthquake :-( and it's such a shame to see some of the places we remember and visited to have been demolished. This is one of my all time favourite trips. Some tips:
- Forget showering, you will stink, everyone will stink, no one will care!
- Altitude, it makes no difference on your build, shape or size (although you do need to be physically fit to be able to so this, imagine climbing up Snowdon continuously for about 8 hrs a day for 2 weeks). We saw huge guys that were super fit that never got to complete the route, I did it with my wife who is asthmatic and we got on fine. Diamox can be got from your GP and Ginko Biloba can help too.
- Don't rush, take small and tiny steps. This helps with altitude. Watch the porters.
- Good insurance, with helicopter rescue! You need this and LV Premier cover hiking up to 6000m in their annual policy (highly recommend an annual policy). BMC also have good insurance.
- Tea houses on trek are basic but the food is good and you will be that tired and hungry you will eat lots and sleep well.
- The flight to and from Lukla is nerve-wrenching. I thought I was going to die (seriously) and comparible only to the fear I had in Peru flying over the Nazca lines (except I was also chucking up).
- Tip your porter(s) these guys are amazing.
Top comments
rachelandgromit
24 Jul 1612#31
Here are some of my pictures:
First two pictures of views of Gokyo from Gokyo Ri. Last picture was views of Namche Bazaar.
Brnnn to Anon32
24 Jul 1610#6
Grammar lessons...
RAFAVDV
25 Jul 165#84
Seems a bit steep.......
mmafia
25 Jul 164#66
Anyone thinking of doing this, go for it! It's an incredible experience, just came back myself.
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rachelandgromit
24 Jul 16#1
Ceejay1974
24 Jul 16#2
Fall.
rachelandgromit to Ceejay1974
24 Jul 16#3
??
Anon32
24 Jul 163#4
sharing a tent for 2 grand can think of better things to spend my money to be honest
rachelandgromit to Anon32
24 Jul 164#5
You aren't in a tent, you are in teahouses which is trekking accommodation. Each to their own, I couldn't do sunny or resort based holiday but we are all different!
Brnnn to Anon32
24 Jul 1610#6
Grammar lessons...
rourkey3
24 Jul 161#7
If people aren't interested in doing this why do they comment?
pinacolada123
24 Jul 161#8
Thanks for nicely putting it, you won't only have a trip of a lifetime, also be helping a country devastated post earthquake.
rachelandgromit to pinacolada123
24 Jul 161#9
Absolutely, they need the tourism. The people are so lovely and friendly and some people lost everything. If you can extend your trip I recommend visiting Chitwan too where you can see rhino and elephants, a nice way of recovering post trek.
dman7866
24 Jul 162#10
sounds ace and thanks for the info. im planning on doin something similar in a couple of years
rachelandgromit to dman7866
24 Jul 16#11
No problem. Drop me a message if you need any other tips.
woldranger
24 Jul 161#12
This makes me chuckle. The people that are doing this will be thinking it's some huge adventure, when is just being herded around on a glorified school trip.
Save yourself some money and just book a flight out and arrange your hike when you get there. You'll more likely to find a tour group that suits your personality and with the money you'll save you can spend a little more and find a company where you know what's this profits go.
BeerGoggles
24 Jul 16#13
Hi Rachel I was thinking of doing this walk once I backpack through India, can you tell me if it is possible to hire warmer clothing for the duration as I cannot possibly fit heavy gear in with my clothing for warmer India? Also are you expected to carry your backpack with you or do you use Sherpa's (or maybe a jeep can drop them off for collection later)? Cheers.
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You can book your flights with Omega Flight Store at £831.10 for 2 people via Jet Airways with a short stop (or longer stop in India).
The Groupon price is based on 2 adults sharing so you will need to buy 2 vouchers at a cost of £1498.
Total £2329.10/£1164.55
I've done this route myself and you absolutely must include Gokyo Lakes and crossing Chola Pass. This was actually better than getting to Base Camp and KP and the views from Gokyo Ri were stunning. We did a DIY trip and booked our own accommodation in Kathmandu and hired a guide/porter ourselves, but there are many outfitters on Nepal who offer similar itineraries. We visited just before the earthquake :-( and it's such a shame to see some of the places we remember and visited to have been demolished. This is one of my all time favourite trips. Some tips:
- Forget showering, you will stink, everyone will stink, no one will care!
- Altitude, it makes no difference on your build, shape or size (although you do need to be physically fit to be able to so this, imagine climbing up Snowdon continuously for about 8 hrs a day for 2 weeks). We saw huge guys that were super fit that never got to complete the route, I did it with my wife who is asthmatic and we got on fine. Diamox can be got from your GP and Ginko Biloba can help too.
- Don't rush, take small and tiny steps. This helps with altitude. Watch the porters.
- Good insurance, with helicopter rescue! You need this and LV Premier cover hiking up to 6000m in their annual policy (highly recommend an annual policy). BMC also have good insurance.
- Tea houses on trek are basic but the food is good and you will be that tired and hungry you will eat lots and sleep well.
- The flight to and from Lukla is nerve-wrenching. I thought I was going to die (seriously) and comparible only to the fear I had in Peru flying over the Nazca lines (except I was also chucking up).
- Tip your porter(s) these guys are amazing.
Top comments
First two pictures of views of Gokyo from Gokyo Ri. Last picture was views of Namche Bazaar.
All comments (109)
Save yourself some money and just book a flight out and arrange your hike when you get there. You'll more likely to find a tour group that suits your personality and with the money you'll save you can spend a little more and find a company where you know what's this profits go.