I write to you with some great news! On September 23, Nepal announced the lifting of its mandatory quarantine requirement and has resumed issuing on-arrival tourist visas for foreign travelers effective immediately. Here is a recap of the new entry guidelines: There is no longer a quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travelers showing proof of being fully vaccinated (a 2-shot …
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Trek
Ok, you’ve asked for it and here it is! With a helicopter flight from Gorakshep back to Kathmandu, we are able to offer our newest and shortest 12 day trekking experience to Everest Base Camp. Andy, we really enjoyed the trip. Thank you for the planning and prep. David S. in Wisconsin, USA Trek Highlights: Lodge Trek to the world’s …
Everest Base Camp Lodge Trek over the Christmas and New Years Holidays
Hey you avid hikers! How about something different this winter holiday season? We have just confirmed our group lodge trek to Everest Base Camp on December 16, 2019 to January 1, 2020. On Christmas Day we will leave Lobuche Village and hike up to Everest Base Camp for a festive visit before returning to our lodge at Gorakshep Village to …
Mount Everest Tidbits
Straddling the China/Tibet and Nepal border, Mount Everest stands majestic as the highest mountain on earth at 29,029 feet / 8,848 meters, along with its neighbors Lhotse, Nuptse and Changtse. Known originally as Peak XV, Mount Everest was officially named in 1865 after Colonel Sir George Everest, a Welshman and acting Surveyor General of India from 1830-1843. Mount Everest is …
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP?
While it is possible to hike to Everest Base Camp year around, the best months to trek to Everest Base Camp are late March through the first week of June and late September through mid-November. Almost 85% of our Everest Base Camp groups will travel within these time frames. 10% will trek to Everest Base Camp between Thanksgiving and New …
EVEREST BASE CAMP ‘ALMOST’ LUXURY LODGE TREK: UPDATE #2 FROM NEPAL
03 May 2018 Dear Andy, I had a talk with Aimee and Michael in Lukla and they had a great time. They were very happy and the guide Narayan was great. Best regards, Satish