Trekking to base camp

We are a 50ish couple, active and wanting any information on trekking to base camp at Everest. It will not be until next year in March but have to plan now for cheap fares. Does anyone have suggestions on what company to use. We are looking at the two week trekking from Pokhara to base camp but out of Kathmandu.

Any information would be helpful.

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Trekking to base camp

Hello Charlottetown

Nice to know of other hikers attempting this challenging trek. I will be taking this journey on 5 April 2007, together with my 41yr old female (best friend). I will be celebrating my 40th birthday - so - present unto myself. We are using a trekking company in Nepal - Adventure Treks Nepal - they have a website. We tried quotes from two others, but chose this one for their rave reviews and prompt responses via email. Their price too is very competitive. We bought flight only tickets from South AFrica (via Qatar) landing in Delhi - where we will train/car travel to Katmandu. We have a week after the trek to make our way to Mumbai from where we fly home. So we will be spending 18days on this trek. I am at amaharaj@krafteurope.com should you wish to mail me.

I went to India in 2003 but was unable to take the hike then - not enough time. Best of luck - great to start out early.

Trekking to base camp

I did this trek 5 years ago, solo with a porter that I hired in Lukla. It is a great trip!! But take it easy. I went up too quickly, 8 days and had some lung problems.

You can easily hire a guide/porter and save significant dollars over a trekking compnany, should you be open to that. in addition, you ahve the opportunity to build a personal relationship with your guide/porter. Teahouses are all along the route and event though this is high season, you should have few issues if you get an early start each day.

I can connect you with my sherpa, if you are interested in that style of travel. I have no idea on trekking companies.

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