Everest Base Camp


27 Sep 2013 18 days This outstanding trek to the base camp of the world's highest mountain will take you through the lush valleys of Sagarmatha National Park, with time to explore its villages and monasteries.
Activity:	Trekking
Place:	Lukla, Nepal
Organiser:	Charity Challenge
Date:	27 September 2013
Duration/distance:	18 days
Teams:
Beginners:
Under 18's:
Women-only:
Difficulty:
Payment options:
Minimum sponsorship option:	£445 registration fee + min sponsorship
Self funder option:	£445 registration fee + tour cost (no min sponsorship)

Challenge details

See close up the world's highest mountain 29,035ft (8,848m)
Spectacular panoramic views
Deep gorges & glacial lakes
Sample sherpa hospitality
Explore Kathmandu

This outstanding trek to the base camp of the world''s highest mountain will take you through the lush valleys of Sagarmatha National Park, allowing you time to explore its villages and monasteries. Eight of the world's fourteen peaks that exceed 8,000m in height are situated in the Nepalese Himalayas. The highest of them all, standing at 8,848m, is Mt. Everest.

Your trekking adventure begins at Lukla, where you will trek to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. You will have plenty of time to acclimatise to the altitude, following the trail across numerous rivers. Your trek leads gradually uphill from Thyangboche, where you will reach a highpoint at Kalapathar (5,545m) with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers including Mt. Everest. Having completed the challenge, you will have the chance to explore the city of Kathmandu and its many temples and bazaars.

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Child Bereavement Charity

The Child Bereavement Charity is the UK’s leading charity that supports families and educates professionals both when a child dies and when a child is bereaved. People take on fundraising challenges for us for many reasons; to help the charity, in memory of someone, to try something new, improve fitness, even to fulfill lifelong dreams and ambitions. We are extremely grateful for your support. We will always look after you, because we really appreciate what you are doing for CBC. (Registered No: 1040419)
Category: Children's - welfare

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