Hiking from Lukla to Everest Base Camp

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

The trekking distance for the hike to Everest Base Camp in Nepal The trek from Lukla (9,200 feet) to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal (17,500 feet) is approximately 38.5 miles (62 kilometers) one-way. To allow for extra acclimatization, sightseeing and day hiking, One World Trekking’s 30-plus year time-tested Everest Base Camp Lodge Trek itinerary allows for 10 days to …

NEPAL – Enjoy a Gluten-Free Trek

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

An Everest and Annapurna lodge trek in Nepal can cater to your gluten-free diet. Recent research suggests that 10% to 15% of the population suffers from some form of intolerance to gluten and its many symptoms. Switching to a gluten-free diet can initially prove frustrating but, with some creativity and the increase of the number of gluten-free foods now available, …

Mount Everest 70th Anniversary Treks

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

May 29th in Nepal was ‘EVEREST DAY’! On this day the trekking and climbing communities came together (many at Everest Base Camp) to celebrate the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary on May 29, 1953. Yes, it is a big deal in our little world and the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon was created to commemorate …

Everest Base Camp ‘Almost’ Luxury Lodge Trek in October 2021

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

A Unique Lifetime Adventure escorted by US Trip Leader Peter Rudy October 10 to October 26, 2021 Everything about this special trip is aimed at providing you safety AND a once in the lifetime experience in the magical kingdom of Nepal. We think this unique journey is a perfect way to celebrate both Nepal and life. For many, this will …

Spend Christmas and New Years at Everest or Annapurna Base Camp

Andy CrisconiHimalayan Trekking Tours

We are staying optimistic and planning on being able to return to Nepal in the late autumn. Ranging from tropical to perpetual snow, Nepal’s latitude is in an approximate line with Florida, allowing our groups to enjoy wonderful hiking weather into late December. Actually, every year we arrange for groups to be at Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Sanctuary …