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12 days "Be a Sherpa Porter" on an Everest Base Camp Trek
Bagmati Province
About
The life of a Nepalese Sherpa has long been considered exotic and exciting: Sherpa Porters live their lives on the mountain, carrying the luggage of travellers hoping to glimpse the incredible views and altitudes that the Sherpa’s are able to enjoy almost every day. Sherpa's live their lives high in the Himalayas and their lives are tied to the mountains.
The youngest person to ever reach Everest's summit was a Sherpa boy named Temba Tsheri who was just 16 when he reached the peak in 2001. One of the most famous Sherpa’s though is Tenzing Norgay who, alongside Sir Edmund Hilary, became the first person to reach the mountain’s summit in 1953. It is famously said that Norgay did everything th...
11 nights accommodation at lodges on the trek (twin sharing) with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional Trek guide
1 shared porter for 2 persons
Trek permits
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
Gratuities
Trekking equipment including sleeping bag and jacket
Travel Insurance
Nepal visa
International flight ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Kathmandu
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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12 days "Be a Sherpa Porter" on an Everest Base Camp Trek
Bagmati Province
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About
The life of a Nepalese Sherpa has long been considered exotic and exciting: Sherpa Porters live their lives on the mountain, carrying the luggage of travellers hoping to glimpse the incredible views and altitudes that the Sherpa’s are able to enjoy almost every day. Sherpa's live their lives high in the Himalayas and their lives are tied to the mountains.
The youngest person to ever reach Everest's summit was a Sherpa boy named Temba Tsheri who was just 16 when he reached the peak in 2001. One of the most famous Sherpa’s though is Tenzing Norgay who, alongside Sir Edmund Hilary, became the first person to reach the mountain’s summit in 1953. It is famously said that Norgay did everything th...
11 nights accommodation at lodges on the trek (twin sharing) with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional Trek guide
1 shared porter for 2 persons
Trek permits
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu
Gratuities
Trekking equipment including sleeping bag and jacket
Travel Insurance
Nepal visa
International flight ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Kathmandu
Return
Itinerary
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Day 12
Flight Kathmandu to Lukla (2804 meters) and trek to Phakding (2610 meters)
1 Stop
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Lukla
Today early in the morning, you will drive to Tribhuvan International Airport (domestic terminal) and enjoy an exciting 30 minutes scenic flight to Lukla (2804m). Your guide will meet and greet you there and start your 1st day trek to Phakding (2610m). Overnight at Guest House / Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
