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I booked this once in a lifetime experience with Exodus in the hope it guaranteed quality and they didn’t let me down. Our leader, guides and group were phenomenal. The walking was a little easier than I imagined and the scenery more spectacular, BUT dial down your expectations of the tea houses…they were variable. Some were totally fine, but a couple were barely heated. If you are hardy enough to put up with cold mornings and nights, book this trip without hesitation. I personally had no problems with altitude sickness and I didn’t take pills – much of the credit for that must go to the excellent pacing of the guides. It’s necessary, but the acclimatisation does drag the walking out over a lot of days and the way down is a literal anticlimax. That said, everyone should make this journey at least once in their lives.
The top of Kalla Pattar + the Khumbu icefall + Tengboche (spell check?!)
Fun, friendly, faultless. Team Tenzi!
Pack plenty of warm clothing in the winter. It was colder than I expected at the higher altitudes. Oh and LOTS of chocolate!!
Had the time of my life on the trek to Base Camp. Yes, it’s hard, altitude sickness can hit anyone no matter their fitness levels, but it’s also so beautiful and rewarding!
I went with Exodus because of the reputation and other reviews on here, which are pretty accurate.
Or guides were first class, all local Nepalese people who knew the lodges and terrain inside out. They were funny, kind, caring and helpful.
I couldn’t have asked for much more, they well and truly delivered – most of the time the pace was good, and the would tell us what to expect in terms of each day’s trek.
Take lots of warm clothes though! It can be FREEZING at night!
Getting ti Base Camp and the top of Kala Patthar! It's the coldest I've been in my life but we made it, and the views were stunning. Seeing the determination in the characters in our group! This trek will test you to your limits!
Tenzi is at once hilarious and organised! He always made sure we had our food, eventually memorising how many black teas/toast omelettes to order for the morning! And he has the most contagious laugh! I will miss him! Eik dum pataa!!!! Khusman, our other guide, was so professional, and led the group at an excellent pace! He helped us get whatever we needed, was punctual, and such a great leader when he led from the front. When one of our group got sick, he led them back down to lower altitude by himself. When it was -9 and we were making our ascent up Kala Patthar, Khusman was the one who led us all the way to the top, allowing rests, a good pace, and kept us moving when we were exhausted. He is also a fine dancer! Apparently Khusman and Tenzi have only worked together once before, which is a shame because they make an excellent team along with the other two. It would be good if Exodus kept guides together over multiple trips. Both he and Tenzi
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH WARM CLOTHES AND BROKEN IN TREKKING BOOTS!
Amazing trip of a lifetime. We were very lucky with having blue skies and sunshine for the whole 2 weeks. The scenery was fantastic – you get a crick in your neck as you are continually looking up in awe at these mountains.
There were 3 inspirational moments The first was when we went into Tengboche monastery where the monks were celebrating a festival that only happens once a year. Some members or our group were able to present gifts to them and got a blessing from the head monk. The second was that all members of our group reached EBC even though some had been through a lot up to that point, they still managed to push through to get to the camp. The third was when 10 out of our 14 group setoff and all 10 of us summitted Kala Patthar - seeing the sun rise and getting a good view of Everest was well worth it.
Pasang Bomjan was our leader and his vast experience and understanding of our needs really made the trip special for us. I felt he went the extra mile to help us adjust and to help us achieve our goals on this trip. His knowledge of Bhuddism, the local customs and his sense of humour really helped us through some tough bits. I thoroughly recommend him as a leader.
Take plenty of painkillers - Solpadeine is good as it dissolves and clears your headaches very quickly. Merino wool base layers and underwear are great and light to carry. Another very useful piece of kit that is not on Exodus list is a silk sleeping bag liner - my friends (who have previously trekked in the Himalayas) lent me one - it may be thin but it is amazing at keeping you warm . I am about to go and buy one for myself right now, Do not underestimate the cold - you need good quality thick winter / hiking gloves and liners (silk). The Camelbak tubes freeze on the early morning hikes - EBC and Kala Patthar - take a separate water bottle and keep it close to your body so you do not get dehydrated
A fantastic trip with wonderful views of mountains in the Everest region.
Seeing Everest for the first time, getting to base camp/summiting Kala Pattar the following morning. Meeting a great bunch of people on the trip.
Sukman was excellent. Was very organised, got on very well with the group, had a wonderful knowledge of the region and he did everything with a great sense of humour. He had a wonderful support team in Ming Ma/Gami/Geljen/Yak Man (apologies don't remember his name).
Walk slowly on the ascent to allow your body to acclimatise, drink plenty of water and enjoy the wonderful views that are around you. To be honest, the teahouses and the food was better than I had expected based on what I had read on the internet. Chips and beans was very enjoyable at Gorak Shep.
From landing in Kathmandu to submitting Kala Pathar and visiting Everest Base Camp, my view of the world constantly evolved throughout my two and a half weeks in Nepal. Exodus’ team could not have been more hospitable and the sherpas always willing to help or simply have a chat meaning that not only did I leave the country filled with a huge sense of accomplishment, I also felt that I have learnt a great deal about the Khumbu valley, its people, traditions and, of course Everest itself. The Himalayas have to be one of the most beautiful areas of the world and this trek affords you the opportunity to really experience the difference that 3000m can have on the landscape and climate from landing in the densely vegetated Lukla before trekking through Alpine-esque foothills and ultimately to the barren and terrific wasteland of rocks and ice that is Everest Base Camp. This trip has given a whole new perspective on the world and I will never forget such an incredible experience.
After having felt the grips of altitude trekking to Base Camp from Lobuche I was very ready to head back down the valley however we stayed in Gorak Shep that night and when I woke up the next morning I felt a great deal better and joined half of the group to summit Kala Pathar (5550m). We headed up straight after breakfast and, as we summited, the sun rose over Everest and Lotse across the valley and we sat and watched as it bathed the surrounding mountains and buttery warmth, warming us up after having set off in freezing temperatures. I have never felt such a sense of achievement as standing on the top of that peak and soaking up that warmth and the views that I so deserved!
This trip simply wouldn't have been the same without our guide, Pasang. A bit of a celebrity amongst the locals, Pasang had been trekking in Nepal since 1996 as well as in Butane, Pakistan, India etc. and had such a great wealth of knowledge of the natural history of the area, the Sherpa people, Buddhism and the geography of the Khumbu valley. There was always a good conversation to have and Pasang was always there to crack a joke when we were struggling, to boost the morale. He looked after every single one of the group as though we were his children, ensuring that we had everything we needed and were comfortable and his superb treatment of his staff did not go unnoticed either. I would not hesitate to actively promote that man both as a guide but also as a friend and all-round good chap!
If, like me, you will not have experienced 4000m+ altitude before going on this trek, do not fear! This is a fantastic opportunity to find out how your body is effected, in a safe environment and with well-trained guides to support you. You will walk slowly, stopping regularly to hydrate (and take in the views) and, within the itinerary should be acclimatisation days, to allow time for your body to adjust. If, however, you would like to be walking long distances, without breaks then this is not the right trip for you. This trip is about relaxing, socialising, taking in the beautiful environment and spiritual culture and - and here's the best part - ultimately achieving something really very special.
A fantastic trip to challenge you mentally and physically with the culmination of being at the highest mountain in the world!
Getting to base camp and staring in wonder at the ice fall and surrounding mountains!
Lakpa Lama Sherpa was simply awesome - his many years of experience made for a really wonderful trip. Nima, Sonam and Min Mar were also fantastic guides who where supportive, friendly and highly knowledgeable.
You will shower more often than you think - bring shampoo / body wash! Fresh undies each day are so worth the minimal extra packing. Make sure you really do take the $ recommended - it's amazing how quickly things become expensive. Be mentally prepared to be delayed getting out of Kathmandu to Lukla - we were delayed by 4 days and it was painful! Bring shoes and comfy socks to wear in the lodges in the evenings - loos are often dirty and feet get cold! Hand sanitizer, baby wipes and talcum power are all your friends. Waterproof layers, waterproof gloves and a warm hat are a must.
Amazing adventure with a great group of people, excellent team leader and sherpas.
Standing in front of huge Himalayan peaks and down into the valleys.
Gele was excellent.
Bring walking poles and use them. Bring a full facial balaclava for sleeping as the tea house bedrooms are extremely cold at night. Invest in a high quality sleeping bag. Keep the the clothes you intend to wear the next morning inside your sleeping bag for warth otherwise they will get very cold at room temperature and it is painful wearing cold clothing in the morning!
Fantastic all the way,Love the people excelent guides and sherpas , Thank-you to all for exceeding my expectations.Gele Bishokarma trully geatt
So Many to chose but firstly the people genuinly nice and fun to be arround.
Gele Bishokarma , Namustea if you are reading this Thank-you for your support., Your desicions where always correct.
Go , Take sandals for the showers , be prepared to wear same clothes for at least 4 days , enjoy it it's your holiday
It’s two weeks since we got back and already have the adventure blues! And what an adventure it was! To be so close to the top of the world!! To say I was excited was an understatement and even counted the “sleeps” to Base Camp. You run out of adjectives to describe the beauty of the Himalayas, the sky, snow, blue glaciers, clouds, the air, I was in love with it all….and so miss it.
The very first sight of the Himalayas. The weather at first was cloudy, wet and snowy. We arrived at the tea house wet and cold but welcomed with tea & warmth. Our guide suddenly shouted us out to see the cloud lift and the mountains were there, all around with a beautiful sunset! Inspiring!
Our lead guide was called Lakpa. He was a font of local knowledge. He inspired and enthused our interest us with his knowledge and passion for the area. Our other guides too, Cammie, Nema 1 & Nema 2 were also brilliant. They all had a great sense of humour as well as trusting them impeccably. Not to forget the young man who managed the yaks. I must say I was impressed with their care of the animals.
Toilet roll & baby wipes!
Second time at Everest and it lived up to all my expectations First time to Nepal with Exodus ,well organised from start to finish
climbing up to top of Kala Patar and looking down onto base camp
Our group leader was excellent and so too were all the the other sherpas without them the trip would not have been the same ,always there to help ,nothing too much trouble,felt in very safe hands at all times.Thank you.
Don't over pack,you really do need minimal clothes.Take hand cream,and cough lozenges,as luxury items.