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Kalapatthar Trekking 2023-2024

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Kalapatthar
Kalapatthar Trekking 2022-2023
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Planning to escape to Nepal...if so what about Kalapatthar Trekking 2023-2024 in the Khumbu region of Nepal for the magnificent adventure from Kalapathar (5545M)   and Everest Base Camp (5364M).

Khumbu region also popularly known as the Everest region of Nepal is one of the most fascinating and exotic regions for any trekkers into the wild Himalayas of Nepal.

It is a dream destination for many and to experience its reality is only for some. It is so because of its distinct landscape, culture, religion, lifestyle, vegetation, and also the high Himalayas with an altitude of 8848.86 meters.

Khumbu Region is a sub-region of the Solukhumbu district of Nepal, covering an area of 1539.11km² (594.24 sq. mi) bordering the Autonomous region of Tibet. With a long range of Himalayas with hundreds of mountains still to be named, the Khumbu region has everything trekkers or travellers would prefer to explore.

Of the 14 highest mountains in the world, Nepal still holds the record of being blessed with the 8 highest mountains, of which 4 are in the Khumbu region itself. 

Thus, making trekkers explore the 4 highest Himalayas which are: Mt. Everest 8848.86 meters is one of the highest existing mountains in the world, Mt. Lhotse 8516 meters holds the record for the 4th highest mountain in the world, Mt. Makalu 8485 meters the 5th highest mountain and Mt. Cho Oyu 8188 meters the 6th highest mountain on the earth.

Apart from above 8000 meters of Himalayas, the Khumbu region has numerous Himalayas still hundreds of them waiting to be named. Some of the popular mountains to be mentioned here are: Nuptse (7861m), Pumori (7161m), Baruntse (7129m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Kangtega (6782m), Cho Polu (6735m), Num Ri ( 6677m), Thamserku (6623m), Taboche (6542m), Cholatse (6440m), Kusum Kanguru (6367m), Imja Tse (6189m), Lobuche (6119m), Kala Patthar (5643m), Gokyo Ri (5357m) are very few to mention.

Khumbu region holds the record for being blessed with multiple trekking trails from Everest Base Camp Trek, Everest Three Pass Trek, Gokyo, and Gokyo Ri Trek, Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek, Short Everest View Trek to Expedition and Peak climbing Island Peak Climbing, and Mera Peak Climbing and also a day tour like Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. 

All these make Khumbu, a region for challenge-taking trekkers, easy hiking trekkers, a short day tour trekkers into the high Himalayas along with low elevation to high, making you choose between your interest. It is a region with high passes, numerous snow-melted lakes, and also a region where Yeti, a mysterious creature dwells.

Khumbu is the only region where the highest number of Sherpa communities dwell, an ethnic group of people living in the high altitudes, making the Namche Bazaar their official headquarter.

Kalapatthar Trekking itinerary 2023-2024 has been designed by Discover Altitude to include all the central highlights of the Khumbu region. Starting the trek from Lukla, which is a short flight from the capital city of Kathmandu, the trail will then take you through the diverse vegetation, flora, and fauna of the Khumbu region.

Crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, one will enter the Sagarmatha National Conservation Area which is a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nepal.

Further, you ascend towards the headquarters of the Khumbu region which is Namche Bazaar, passing by all the vegetation as you enter the bare Himalayan desert to reach Gorakshep, Everest Base Camp, and finally Kalapatthar.

As Kalapatthar will be the highest altitude of the entire Kalapatthar Trekking 2023-2024 Itinerary, but optional you will visit Everest Base Camp as well, to make your dream destination come true, before descending towards Lukla for your domestic flight to Kathmandu.

Now, the question may arise why the Kalapatthar trek, Kalapatthar trek includes two popular viewpoints of the Khumbu/Everest region. They are Everest Base Camp (5364M) and Kalapatthar (5545M) together and at the same price, making the trek as Kalapatthar-Everest Base Camp Trek.

Trekkers will not miss the exotic view of the Himalayas existing in the Khumbu region. This will help trekkers to explore the base of the highest mountain Mt. Everest and Kalapatthar for the 360° panoramic view of the Himalayas.

This won’t cost any extra for trekkers neither need to carry any extra equipment nor need to pay for extra accommodation or food as the hike to Kalapatthar is just a 2-3 hours hike from Gorakshep two-way, early in the morning for the sunrise view or sunset view over the Himalayas.

Follow the right trip to explore the majestic view of the entire Khumbu region by choosing Discover Altitude as your travel guide in Nepal.

Highlights of Kalapatthar Trekking

Kalapatthar Trek is one of the fabulous treks into the Khumbu region of Nepal, rich in a diverse culture, religion, and vegetation along with the mighty Himalayas.

Trekking to Kalapatthar will lead you to a region with majestic views of the four highest mountains on earth Mt. Everest (8848.86M), Mt. Lhotse (8516M), Mt. Makalu (8485M) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8188M).

Further, you can experience a thrilling flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Kalapatthar Trek will energize any layman with panoramic views of the Himalayas, the vegetation of the Khumbu region, the cultural lifestyle of the Sherpa people and their hospitality, and also the beautiful Monasteries all throughout the trail.

One can explore the Tengboche monastery which is the famous monastery of the entire Khumbu region and also the monastery at the highest altitude.

Further, you will be visiting Everest View Hotel in Shyangboche, which holds the Guinness world record of being the highest placed hotel on earth at the altitude of (3880M/13,000 ft).

The trail of Kalapatthar Trek will lead you towards the highest overnight camp in Gorekshep (5140M), before hiking towards Everest Base Camp (5364M) and our final point and also the highest altitude of the entire Kalapatthar trek is Kalapatthar (5545) meters.

Kalapatthar trekking is not only a mere trail for the magnificent views of the mighty Himalayas, it is a trail that will lead you through the dense forest towards the bare Himalayas to explore the flora along with fauna at such altitude along with Everest Base Camp.

Further, throughout the Kalapatthar trekking trail, one can feel the true spiritual vibration by visiting numerous monasteries, strolling praying wheels, hanging praying flags, and chanting some religious mantras that will make our materialistic journey flourish.

Kalapatthar Trek Difficulty

The entire Kalapatthar Trekking Trail starts from a moderate to strenuous hike for 11 days, which includes 2 extra nights for acclimatization.

As the trail will lead you toward the most exotic region of the entire Himalayas which is the Khumbu/Everest region. The trail to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar will take you through lush green vegetation to the bare Himalayas. This will be at a nominal pace with a smooth climb uphill.

If you are a professional hiker, physically fit and have been to such high altitudes over 5000 Meters before then trekking into Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp Trek can be accomplished within 9 Days including being at the Base Camp of Everest and Kalapatthar together. 

Just feel free to check this link 9 Days Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar Trek

Food and Accommodation during Kalapatthar Trekking

There are a variety of foods according to the available menu in the Kalapatthar trek with the best possible hotels, lodges, and teahouses. As the altitude increases, the number of hotel decrease but the food remains the same.

Trekkers will find multiple choices of food but all hygienic, it varies from Continental, Italian, Nepali, Chinese, etc, and even vegetarian and non-vegetarian. But the best choice and suggested and popular food can be ‘Dal Bhat’, which is a typical staple Nepali food.

As the altitude increase from Namche Bazaar, the teahouse for trekkers will be limited. Here trekkers might need to share a room as all the rooms will have two beds for sharing.

Lodges and Tea houses at higher altitudes will be limited. So each room will have two single beds to share with others. This room will have a comfortable bed with a mattress, pillow, blanket, bed sheet, tea table, solar light etc.

However, toilets and bathrooms will be separated and some lodges will have common toilets on the same floor but some might have them outside the hotel. These toilets are clean and well-maintained.

Best time for Kalapatthar Trekking

Trekking to Kalapatthar or Everest Base Camp is possible throughout the year, however, the best recommended season is Autumn and Spring. Autumn mainly is regarded as August-November and Spring from February-May.

This time of the year provides the best temperature, clear blue sky, and visibility with spotless Himalayas views. Along with different vegetation, flora and fauna, moreover, the trail is clear with less snow to block and there will be regular flights to and from Lukla.

Here, an important point to note is that August the month of Autumn is also a Post-monsoon period and May of Spring is Pre-monsoon. So, if possible try to avoid these two months as well because you will encounter rainfall till Namche Bazaar.

June and July are monsoon seasons, there will be almost rainfall every day. December and January are extreme winters and the possibility of heavy snowfall above Namche Bazaar.

This might create trouble for trekkers and the number of lodges and tea houses will be very limited because heavy snowfall operators of these lodges will descend lower closing all their lodges.

To conclude, the best month for the Kalapatthar trek is without any doubt Spring (February, March, April) and Autumn (September, October, and November).    

Equipment for Kalapatthar Trekking

There is no particular equipment for the Kalapatthar trek, as the trail is smooth going but at a high altitude. Trekkers can carry hiking poles, trekking shoes, sleeping bags, and refilling water bottles for this Kalapatthar trek.

You don’t need to carry climbing equipment for the Kalapatthar trek, as the trail is just hiking into the Himalayas.

However, make sure to have warmer clothes in Autumn because Autumn welcomes winter. Have a good sleeping bag, Jacket, hand gloves, sunglasses, suncream etc. or consult with your agency before you start the trip about the weather condition. 

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  •  Everest View Point
  •  Lukla Airport
  •  Sherpa
  • Suspension Bridge
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Itinerary

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Day 1:Welcome in Kathmandu.
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsWelcome Dinner
  • Time30 Minute Drive
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4420ft

Today as per your scheduled flight our representative from Discover Altitude will welcome you to the Kathmandu International Airport and drop you at your respective hotel in Thamel.

The afternoon will be a briefing session about the entire Kalapatthar Trek and also introduced with the entire trekking team.

Evening we will enjoy a typical Nepali cultural dinner program with our representative from Discover Altitude and your trekking team.

Day 2:Flight to Lukla and Hike to Phakding. (2610m/8563ft)- 4 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time4 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude2610m/8563ft

Today as per our flight schedule, we will be escorted towards our domestic airport for a short flight towards Lukla along with our trekking guide. With the majestic views of the Himalayas, we will land at the Lukla airport, after having a cup of tea/coffee we will hike towards Phakding through the forest, passing by small settlement villages, farmland, etc.

This will be a warm-up and easy hike with stunning views around.

Overnight in Phakding

Day 3:Hike to Namche Bazaar. (3446m/11306ft)- 7 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3446m/11306ft

As per our day’s itinerary, we will have our breakfast and start our hike towards Namche Bazaar. Today will be a moderate hike uphill into the Khumbu region of Nepal.

We will cross the suspension bridge with fluttering praying flags all around over Dudh Koshi River to enter the Sagarmatha National Conservation Areas. The checkpoint at the entrance will be guarded by the army to take a record of trekkers, to make sure they are safely back through the same entry point.

Passing through the entrance gate of the UNESCO-listed Sagarmatha National Conservation Area; we hike all the way uphill to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the only popular town of the entire Khumbu region and also the official headquarters as well.

People from the surrounding villages trek towards Namche to buy and sell their products, making the town a bit busy will local sellers and buyers along with Yaks to carry their goods.

Above all, Namche Bazaar is a popular tourist destination with bars, bakeries, banking facilities, hospitals, restaurants, etc.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Day 4:Acclimatization Day. (3880m/12730ft)- 4 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time4 Hours Hike
  • Maximum Altitude3880m/12730ft

This will be our acclimatization day to cope up with the altitude of the Khumbu region in the coming days. So to make it easy going our trekking guide will help us to hike towards Khumjung to be into Everest View Hotel, one of the Gunnies World Record of being the highest placed hotel, in terms of its altitude.

Everest View Hotel in Khumjung is a magnificent spot for the 360° panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas including Mt. Everest. We will be spending a couple of hours with some tea/coffee and descend towards Namche Bazaar.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar

Day 5:Hike to Tengboche. (3867m/12687ft)- 6 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time5-6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3867m/12687ft

With some ascend uphill from Namche Bazaar; we can explore the magnificent vista of surrounding villages and Namche itself. Further, we descend towards a deep forest to cross the Dudh Koshi River through a suspension bridge, before making a final climb towards Tengboche.

We will visit Tengboche monastery, one of the popular monasteries of the entire Khumbu region popular for mediation and further hike towards our lodge.

Overnight in Tengbuche

Day 6:Hike to Dingboche. (4410m/14469ft)- 6 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time5-6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude4410m/14469ft

A moderate day for us after our breakfast, as we pass through pine and rhododendron forest towards a small village called Deboche.

Further climbing some uphill we will reach a planned area to explore magnificent views of the Himalayas with clear blue sky overhead. As we ascend uphill green vegetation started to diminish due to high altitude.

Finally, we will be in Dingboche, a small village and popular for the splendid view of Mt. Lhotse (8501m)

Overnight in Dingbuche

Day 7:Acclimatization Day. (5091m/16703ft)- 4 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time4 Hours Hike
  • Maximum Altitude5091m/16703ft

We are heading nearer to our final destination point which is Kalapatthar, so the last acclimatization day will be in Dingboche. To utilize our free day, we will hike towards Nangkartsang hill or towards Chhuking Ri.

This will be some 4-5 hour hiking trail both way, Nangkartsang hill and Chhuking Ri are both a majestic point to explore the greater Himalayas of the Khumbu region.

Overnight in Dingbhuche

Day 8:Hike to Lobuche. (4910m/16109ft)- 6 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time5-6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude4910m/16109ft

This will be a slow hiking day for us because of its altitude, as we climb higher we can experience the layer of oxygen getting thinner, so we will hike at a nominal pace with frequent stops to take our breath.

Due to less vegetation, the trail will be clear with the majestic view of Mt. Nuptse, we pass by praying flag, Chorten, and praying wheel all the way until we reach a small village called Lobuche.

Overnight in Lobuche

Day 9:Trek to GorakShep and hike to Everest Base Camp. (5364m/17598ft)- 8 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time8 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude5364m/17598ft

This will be our exciting day for us because today we will be able to explore Everest Base Camp. We hike slower to reach Gorakshep, unpacking our belongings and after having our lunch we hike towards Everest Base Camp, the base of the highest mountain on earth Mt. Everest.

This will be a lovely experience and a great spot to steep our feet at, during the climbing season, we will be able to explore tented camp all around with climbers ready for their summit.

With memorable pictures and videos, we descend towards Gorakshep.

Overnight in Gorakshep

Day 10:Hike to Kalapatthar (5545m/18192ft) and descend to Pheriche. (4252m/13950ft)- 3+6 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 hours
  • Maximum Altitude4252m/13950ft

This will be a challenging day as well as the earliest morning day for our entire trek, according to our guide instruction, we wake up around 4 am for a hike towards Kalapatthar the highest elevation point of our entire trek.

This will be one of the loveliest days for us, as we ascend towards 5545 meters to explore the mighty Himalayas. Kalapatthar is one of the best spots to explore the Himalayas of the Khumbu region. It is a 360°panoramic viewpoint as well; moreover, the sunrise view over the Himalayas will be a mouth-watering experience.

Spending a couple of hours in Kalapatthar, we further descend towards Gorakshep for our breakfast and descend towards Pheriche through the same trail.

Overnight in Pheriche

Day 11:Descend to Namche Bazaar. (3446m/11306ft)- 8 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time7-8 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude3446m/11306ft

Hiking downhill will be a bit easier for us, as we descend all the way from Pheriche to Namche bidding farewell to the Himalayas. We pass by Tengboche and reach the final point over the Namche Bazaar.

Namche Bazaar will be waiting for us to serve with its all facilities which we missed all the way uphill. We can enjoy a hot shower and explore the final view of Namche before we descend the other day.

Overnight in Namche

Day 12:Descend to Lukla. (2840m/9318ft)- 7 hours.
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time7-8 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude2840m/9318ft

Bidding farewell to Namche we descend towards the entry point of Sagarmatha Conservation Area to input our recode. Further, we pass by Monjo village and crossing suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River we will reach Phakding.

As we descend downhill, the trail will be easy-going with greenery and villages, with farmland and locals all the way before we reach Lukla.

Overnight in Lukla

Day 13:Fly to Kathmandu. (1350m/4430ft)- 30 minutes.
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time30 Minute
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft

Today will be our last day in the Khumbu region of Nepal, we will take our early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

On our arrival at Kathmandu airport, a representative from Discover Altitude will escort you to your respective hotel in Thamel.

Afternoon you can explore around Thamel and have a fantastic massage to get rid of all the tiredness you had during the trek.

Overnight in Thamel

Day 14:City Tour in Kathmandu-5 hours.
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time5-6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft

Today will be a day to explore around Kathmandu, this will be around a 5-6 hour day tour to some of the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site of the Kathmandu Valley.

The city tour will be a guided day tour by an experienced city guide to explain in-depth information about Monkey Temple, Bouddhanath, Patan Durbar Square, and/or Pashupatinath

The evening will be a complementary farewell dinner and certificate distribution ceremony for the success of your Kalapathar Trek.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 15:Farewell Departure.
  • MealsBreakfast

This will be your final day in Nepal, according to your flight schedule representative from Discover Altitude will escort you all the way to the international airport for your flight.

We hope your stay in Nepal was a memorable one, we bid you a safe journey back home and wish to see you in the coming days.

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Included

  • The airport picks up and drops off by the private vehicle.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu for two nights
  • Sightseeing around Kathmandu.
  • Private vehicle for sightseeing.
  • Tour guide for sightseeing.
  • Round trip flight in and out to Lukla by plane.
  • All night accommodation in lodge during the trek on twin sharing basis (please inquire if you need private accommodation)
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cup of tea or coffee during the trip.
  • All required permits for trekking.
  • Licensed Guide and strong porter (one porter for two people)
  • Accommodation, food, salary, and insurance for guide and porter.
  • Farewell dinner at the end of the trip.
  • All government taxes

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Useful Info

1. What is the height of Kalapatthar?

Kalapatthar is the highest point on Everest Base Camp Trek and is one of the finest places to explore the wide range of the Himalayas including Mt.Everest. The height of Kalapatthar is 5545M/18192Ft. This height provides the majestic views of the mighty Himalayas at closer range.

2. Do we stay overnight at Kalapatthar?

No, Kalapatthar is only a hiking spot for trekkers to explore wide ranges of Himalayas and for majestic sunrise views of the mountains. There is no hotel or lodges in Kalapatthar. Yes, from Kalapatthar, you will be able to have a majestic view of Mt. Everest and other surrounding Himalayas at a closer distance.

3. Can we see Everest from Kalapatthar?

Yes, from Kalapatthar, you will be able to have a majestic view of Mt. Everest and other surrounding Himalayas at a closer distance.

4. What is the importance of Kalapatthar?

Kalapatthar which lies at 5545M is one of the highest altitudes during Everest Base Camp trekking. This height will bless you with the panoramic views of the highest Himalayas of the Khumbu region including Mt. Everest and the majestic sunrise view over the Himalayas is certainly magnificent.

5. Does it get snow at Kalapatthar?

Yes, Kalapatthar receives snowfall throughout the year and during December and January, Kalapatthar receives heavy snowfall.

6. How difficult is it to climb Kalapatthar?

Kalapatthar is a hiking trail and can be done easily. For normal trekkers, hiking to Kalapathar from Gorakshep, which is the last overnight camp will be 2 hours maximum.

7. Is Kalapatthar Trek includes Everest Base Camp as well?

Yes, the Kalapatthar trek includes Everest Base Camp as well. The last only overnight camp during the Everest trek is Gorakshep trekkers reach Gorakshep from Lobuche in 3 hours and they start a day tour to Everest Base Camp and descend for an overnight stay in Gorakshep on the same day. 

Finally, the next day you will hike early in the morning to Kalapatthar for a majestic sunrise view and descend to Gorakshep for breakfast and hike downhill towards Pheriche.  

8. Where is Kalapatthar trail located?

Kalapatthar trail is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal. This is the same trail as Everest Base Camp. So, you will be able to complete both two popular places which are Kalapatthar (5545M) and Everest Base Camp (5364M).

9. Is the Kalapatthar trail and Everest Base Camp trail similar?

Yes, Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp trails are similar. The last overnight camp during this trek is Gorakshape and from there you will go for a day tour to Everest Base Camp on the same day and Kalapatthar in the early morning the very next day for a sunrise view over the Himalayas

Trip Reviews

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5based on 10 reviews

Trip to Everest Base Camp

This was my first trip to Nepal ...heard lots of exciting stories from my parents who have been to Nepal for the Annapurna base camp trek in 2008...Kumar was their guide ...now he has been operating his Trekking agency named Discover Altitude Treks.
With my parent's advice, I booked a solo trip to Nepal for the Everest base camp trek...
Kumar personally came to pick me up at the airport...had a lovely typical welcome from him... the evening we had dinner and he briefly told me everything thing related to my trek and the gear required..
Was excited to be with kumar for the trek...next day had a wonderful experience at the dangerous airport of Lukla...
Although I was worried about Altitude sickness...but was lucky as kumar told me do's and don't in high altitudes.
Finally, I made it to the base of Mt Everest and also Kalaphattar...now back to home in Australia...
Thanks to Kumar and his team of Discover Altitude for taking care and making sure that my dream of being at the base camp is accomplished.
Many many thanks and highly recommend these guys...and thanks to my parents for the best advice.

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John, Australia

Beautiful Nepal

Trekking with Narayan and his team was amazin! One of the best experiences of my life and aside from the vast landscapes and incredible views, the guides on this trip were so informative, humble and just beautiful people. I hope to visit with them again so day and can't recommend their tours enough!

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Richard S, United Kingdom

EBC with Discover Altitude, perfect adventure

Discover Altitude was extremely helpful from start to finish!
Friends of ours suggested using Narayan and his services and after completion of the trip we are happy to say: it was perfect!
You can tell that he has 20+ years of experience trekking up to the EBC aa he knows EVERYTHING from lodges, cafes, and the surrounding places
Being fluent in English, he would give every detail of the mountain peaks, their heights, and how and when they were first summited.
What is extraordinary was the way Narayan looked after our group and provided extra services that aren’t easy to get in those remote locations.
He went out of his way to make sure we were well cared for and it was an experience of a lifetime we will never forget.

Peter B
Peter B, United Kingdom

A fantastic guide, an amazing Trek

WOW is all I can say about Ace. Udaya was an amazing guide and was perfect throughout the entire trek. He was friendly, super knowledgeable, and handled everything that I needed from gear to travel. They were always concerned about my comfort and seeing that a memorable trip was had by myself and my partner. I had a medical issue that caused him to both works into the night to get a resolution. Of course, being sick in a foreign country can be a scary ordeal, but it was handled professionally and worked out well.

I can say with certainty that they'll be at the top of my list for my next trip and I can say without reservation that I'd go with them again.

Justin A
Justin A, United States

Excellent!

I am not an expert on trekking but I love it. From my experience, if you have a plan to trek, the important is you have to find a good guide and travel agency you can trust. I am lucky I found both. So if you have a plan in mind to go to Nepal.. just try to contact them. I believe that you will imprese on their service. 5 trips in Nepal since 2017.. until now I am looking forward to going back to trek with them again 😊

Gaew
Gaew, Thailand

Everest Base Camp Trek

Our guide Narayan was simply the best. Took extremely great care of my sister Liz (72) and myself (64) during our 15 days trek. Attentive professional, knowledgeable and friendly guy.

He went "the extra mile" to make sure we were comfortable, helped with my backpack, took photos, tied my shoelaces, made sure we rested and drank water when we didn't want to. Would highly recommend him for your trip to Nepal.💞🙏

Yasmin Mohammed
Yasmin Mohammed, Trinidad and Tobago

Absolutely Life Changing

I first toured Nepal in 2012 and was paired with a local guide named Udaya (Narayan) Thapa. Traveling as a young, lone female, I had my guard up when I first arrived. However, it was not necessary because Narayan was such an incredibly talented and supported guide that I left Nepal wanting more adventure and booked a second tour a year later!

EBC, or Everest Base Camp, was my first experience in the Himalayans. The culture, citizens, hospitality, and breathtaking views were more than I could take in at once. Yes, I chose to climb the most popular trek in the nation, but with that comes many positives: peace of mind that I'll meet like-minded people, that there will be some small amenities for me, that my friends and family back home have heard of it before, and that I could do some research. Go ahead and research all you want, but nothing prepares you for the views of watching a storm unfold below you.

Narayan and the sherpas he hired completely prepared me for each day. I knew how much water to drink, what foods I should eat (garlic soup!), what foods to avoid (unfortunately alcohol haha), and how much "mountain flat" terrain I would expect to traverse in a certain period of time. Narayan knew my limits and could accurately foresee when I needed to break and when I could push myself (basically never because that's not safe). He helped me with the ponding headaches too! At the end of the trek, he took some time out of his own day to show me where the mall was so I could decompress and have some food. We really did become friends.

I missed the mountains the moment I left. I missed the laughter, the language, and the views! The quiet from the (2/3 of the way up) to the top of the world. I went back. This time I brought two friends. I wired two thousand dollars over from Canada and trusted that Narayan would be there to get us at the airport, and of course, he was! He values his customers more than we value the experience of touring his majestic country.

The second time around we hiked around Annapurna. Walking the pass was at the height of our trek, and after days of going up, was surreal. Narayan said I would be taking long slow steps and he wasn't joking. My advice? Listen to your guide! He knows best.

Whatever tour you decide to book, you won't regret it. I've been wanting to return for almost ten years now, and haven't made it back. When you get there, say hi to Narayan for me :)

Kelly Dunwoody
Kelly Dunwoody, Canada

EBC with Discover Altitude, perfect adventure

Discover Altitude was extremely helpful from start to finish!
Friends of ours suggested using Narayan and his services and after completion of the trip we are happy to say: it was perfect!

You can tell that he has 20+ years of experience trekking up to the EBC aa he knows EVERYTHING from lodges, cafes, and the surrounding places
Being fluent in English, he would give every detail of the mountain peaks, their heights, and how and when they were first summited.
What is extraordinary was the way Narayan looked after our group and provided extra services that aren’t easy to get in those remote locations.
He went out of his way to make sure we were well cared for and it was an experience of a lifetime we will never forget.

Peter B
Peter B, United Kingdom

FAQs

Q1. Where is Kalapatthar?

Kalapatthar is one of the popular spots and also the final highest elevation for trekkers in Everest Base Camp Trek. Kalapatthar which lies in the Khumbu region of Nepal falls under the Solukhumbu district with an altitude of 5545 meters above sea level.

Q2. How hard is it to trek Kalapatthar?

Kalapatthar trek can be moderate to some or strenuous to some or challenging to others, but it is not an easy trek to any. How easy the Kalapatthar trek can be made totally depends upon the trekkers' physical condition and also the number of trekking days used for the trek.

If followed the trekking itinerary with some pre-fitness exercise, the Kalapatthar trek can be moderate to many trekkers.

Q3. How long does it trek to trek Kalapatthar?

Kalapatthar trek is a 12- day trek from Kathmandu to Kathamndu with 2 extra rest days for acclimatization: one in Namche Bazaar and the other in Dingboche.

This acclimatization day is the key to the success Kalapatthar Trek because it helps our body to cope up with the high altitude to the area.

Q4. Is Kalapatthar worth visiting?

Kalapatthar is one of the popular spots to explore a 360° panoramic view of the Khumbu region. It is only the place for trekkers to explore a wide range of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest.

Apart from all this Kalapatthar will provide us with magnificent views of the sunrise over the Himalayas.

Q5. Do we need to climb Kalapatthar?

Kalapatthar which is 5545 meters above sea level is a trekking trail. Trekkers only need to hike all the way from the final overnight camp which is Gorakshep, as Kalapatthar is only a hill station without any hotel, lodges, restaurant, etc.

Just to make the hike easy-going carrying a bottle of water and some foods will add extra energy during the Kalapatthar hike from Gorakshep.

Q6. Is Kalapatthar Trek dangerous?

Kalapatthar Trek is a strenuous trail but not a dangerous trail at all. It is one of the popular trails to the Everest Base Camp, with thousands of trekkers following the trail every year.

Q7. What are the permits required for Kalapatthar Trek?

Kalapatthar Trekking trail lies in the Khumbu region of Nepal, trekkers here need two different permits to enter into the Khumbu region i.e Sagarmatha National Park Permit which cost Rs 3000 and Pasang Lamu Village Development Committee Permit which cost Rs 2000

Q8. How expensive is Kalapatthar Trek?

Kalapatthar Trek cost varies from agencies to agencies, only the difference is services they include and exclude in the entire itinerary.

Normally, Kalapatthar Trek price cost around USD 1400 for single trekkers and if the group size goes further it will diminish the price. This includes all the standard facilities available during the trek and also the two-way flight ticket from Kathmandu to Lukla and vice versa and also all the permits required, three-time meals, and standard accommodation.

Q9. Is there hotel and lodges available in Kalapatthar Trek?

Kalapatthar Trek is entirely a tea house trek; trekkers will be staying in lodges and tea houses with standard facilities available. Thus, making Kalapatthar Trek accomplish on a nominal budget.

Q10. Can we see Mt. Everest during Kalapatthar Trek?

Kalapatthar Trek will lead us towards the Khumbu region of Nepal, popular for diverse vegetation, culture, and religion along with the numerous Himalayas which include three very popular mountains Mt. Everest (8848.86m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), and Mt. Cho Oyu (8188m).

Throughout the trek, we can also explore many enchanting Himalayas along with a sunrise view over Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar.

Q11. Do I need to pay extra for Kalapatthar Hike?

No, the Kalapatthar hike doesn’t cost extra, it is just a 3-4hour two-way hike from Gorakshep, which normally starts early in the morning for sunrise over Mt. Everest along with the other Himalayas.

Q12. Do I need insurance for Kalapatthar trek?

Yes, Insurance is very important for the Kalapatthar trek in the Everest region, due to high altitude there is always a risk factor, as the region lacks any means of transportation and the only way to get evacuated is through helicopter.

Keeping all this in mind, trekkers need a good insurance policy that covers trekking up to 6000 meters as Kalapatthar is the highest altitude for the entire trek at the altitude of 5545 meters.

Q13. How long extra does it take for Kalapatthar trek?

Trekking to Kalapatthar is not an extra day from Gorakshep, it is just a 3-5 hours hike from Gorakshep the last overnight camp at the highest point.

Q14. What is best for Kalapatthar trek?

Kalapatthar is a hiking trail from Gorakshep which takes 3-4 hours two-way hike, the best time for Kalapatthar hike will obviously be for sunrise view over the Himalayas along with Mt. Everest.

Q15. Does Kalapatthar trek needs extra food and accommodation?

No, Kalapatthar is just a hike from Gorakshep, it is a 3-4 hour hike that includes two-way. So, trekkers can just carry a bottle of water for the hike and if needed can carry some snacks as well.

Trip Facts

  • Duration15 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty LevelModerate to strenuous
  • Max Altitude5555m/18225ft

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