Nepal: Trekking to Everest Base Camp

Arrive: Arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal (KTM) on April 14, 2019 by 2:00pm.

Depart: Depart Kathmandu, Nepal (KTM) on April 30, 2019.

We are happy to help you make your flight and travel arrangements. Please contact us at:

(800) 804-8686 or (617) 544-9393
email: info@adventurewomen.com

If you’d like to do anything prior to or following the AdventureWomen trip, we’d be delighted to help you arrange any trip extensions you’re interested in.

Note: The recent trend in travel is for travelers to finalize their plans much closer to departure time than was customary in the past. While we try to be as flexible as possible booking last-minute registrants, we must release hotel rooms two to three months prior to departure! Please keep this in mind when making your travel plans.

Passports and Visas

Citizens of the United States must have a passport valid for six months beyond your travel dates and a minimum of two blank facing pages. If you do not have a passport, please apply now!

You will need a tourist visa to enter Nepal. You can obtain your visa upon arrival at the airport for US$25. You must bring two passport photos for your visa.

If you choose, you can apply for your visa prior to your trip. For more details, please visit http://www.nepalembassyusa.org/tourist-visa/

Activity Level

We rate this trip as Challenging. Our Challenging adventures get your heart rate pumping, these are demanding yet deeply rewarding and designed for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. You should be in excellent physical condition, and be able to hike up to 10 miles, in steeper, more rugged terrain.

We strongly recommend training before your trip (with your doctor’s permission!) to make the most of your adventure. We have a partnership with FitForTrips, a company that will design an individualized fitness plan for you with this itinerary in mind. Best of all, AdventureWomen guests get a 25% discount with the code FITWOMEN. Learn more at: https://fitfortrips.com/partners/adventure-women/

You should come with a flexible, adventurous, and enthusiastic spirit, and a wonderful sense of humor that adventure travel requires.

Health Considerations

Make an appointment with a travel clinic. There are no immunization requirements for travel to Nepal, however your local travel clinic may have recommendations for you based on your age, health, and past vaccination history.

For more health information, go to www.cdc.gov/travel and navigate to the page about Nepal.

Money

The currency of Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee. US Dollars are generally not accepted in Nepal except for gratuities. Credit cards are accepted in a few large hotels, where there is generally a surcharge for credit card use of 3-4%. ATMs are in larger towns only. You should plan on bringing cash and exchanging it for local currency.

Suggested Gratuities: We will advise the number of assistant guides and porters closer to departure.

• Main guide: $10 per day
• Assistant guide: $8 per day
• Porters for the trek: $5 per day
• Drivers: $5 per day

How to Register

Call the AdventureWomen office at (800) 804-8686 to determine space availability and register for this trip. We can complete your registration, including taking your credit card deposit over the phone. As a courtesy, we can hold your space for five days while you are making personal and travel arrangements.

If you prefer, you can register online by clicking “Sign Up for this Trip” on the trip page.

Please be sure to read the AdventureWomen policies before registering!

Forms and Final Payment

Once you book, you will need to fill out and return to AdventureWomen:

• Information Form
• Booking Conditions Form
• Supplemental Trekking Release
• Copy of Flight Information
• Copy of Issuing Page of Passport (photo page)

Final payment is due to AdventureWomen in a cash form (check, money order, or wire transfer) on or before January 14, 2019.

Yak & Yeti Hotel
The restored 19th-century palace houses two restaurants, several grand banquet halls, and the Casino Royale. In the lobby, granite floors, carved wood pillars, and gleaming brass and copper provide a suitably exotic feel, and through a wall of glass you can see the hotel’s extensive gardens. All of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of being home while away from home. It is THE place to stay in Kathmandu!

Trekking Lodges
The lodges you will stay in on this trek are small, simple tea houses. At some lodges, you will have en suite bathrooms and showers, and at others, you will have shared bathrooms and no showers. All of the lodges provide comfortable, clean, and basic accommodations, plentiful food, and boiled water.

As you get ready to pack for your adventure, have a look at The AdventureWomen Store at www.theadventurewomenstore.com - we have picked out our favorite travel clothes and outdoor gear to help make packing easy for you. You can also see our recommendations for this trip on the AdventureWomen Pinterest page.

Temperatures on your trip tend to be quite cool in the morning and evening, and will warm up a bit at midday. You will experience temperatures as low as 10°F and highs of about 60°F during the day. You need to be prepared for all weather on this trek. Dress in layers.

Note: You MUST bring four passport photos with you to Nepal for your visa and your trekking permits.

You are allowed one 22 pound checked bag and one 11 pound carry-on bag on the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. You can store extra luggage in Kathmandu while you are trekking.

Clothing and Gear

• 1 day pack (30-40L)
• Medium-weight, waterproof hiking boots (make sure they are broken in!)
• 4-5 pairs wool hiking socks
• 5-7 pairs underwear (quick dry recommended)
• 2-3 sports bras
• 2 short sleeve shirts (quick dry recommended)
• 1 long sleeve shirt (quick dry recommended)
• 2 long underwear tops (1 medium weight, 1 heavy/expedition weight)
• 2 pairs long underwear pants (1 medium weight, 1 heavy/expedition weight)
• 1-2 pairs of hiking pants
• 1 heavy fleece jacket
• 1 pair fleece pants
• 1 down parka
• 1 shell jacket with hood, Gore-Tex or equivalent
• 1 pair shell pants, Gore-Tex or equivalent
• 1 pair fleece gloves
• 1 pair warm gloves/mittens
• 1 fleece/wool hat
• 1 baseball cap
• 1 camp towel
• 1 pair collapsible trekking poles
• 2 one-liter water bottles
• 1 set of nicer clothes for dinner in Kathmandu
• 1 bathing suit
• Sleepwear

AdventureWomen Essentials

• Travel documents (identification documents, airline tickets, money)
• 2-3 spare passport photos (in case of lost passport)
• Write down/print out travel insurance number
• Locks for your suitcase/duffel bag
• Travel alarm clock with spare batteries
• Headlamp or small flashlight with spare batteries
• Binoculars (8x40/42 models are excellent choices; center focus models are easiest)
• Digital camera, memory cards, battery charger
• Sunglasses, case, and strap
• Spare glasses, contact lenses, cleaner, saline, etc.
• Money belt or neck pouch
• Your AdventureWomen insulated bottle (good for hot or cold drinks!)
• Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
• Mosquito repellent
• Hand wipes/hand sanitizer
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Soap, shampoo, and conditioner
• Small packet of tissues
• Tampons and panty liners (avoid plastic applicators)
• Earplugs: We recommend Mack’s Pillow Soft White Moldable Silicone Snore Proof Earplugs. Available at most drugstores or at www.earplugstore.com
• Assortment of stuff sacks and Ziploc bags
• 1-2 bandanas/Buff
• Reading material/journal and pens

Personal First Aid Kit

• Prescription medicine you usually take
• Personal epi pen (if you need one, don’t forget to pack it!)
• Bandages, Gauze, Ace bandage, blister prevention
• Antiseptic wipes/spray
• Antibiotic ointment
• Cotton-tipped applicators
• Oral rehydration tablets/packets
• Antidiarrheal medication
• Mild laxative
• Antacid
• Cold remedies
• Ibuprofen/acetaminophen
• Eye drops
• Tweezers, scissors (travel size), safety pins

If you prefer to buy a complete kit, we recommend the Smart Travel first aid kit.