DAYS | 15
REG FEE | TBC
MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | TBC
DIFFICULTY | Extreme
DATE | Various August & September 2025
THE TREK
Walk in the shadow of the world's highest mountain as you trek to the iconic Everest Base Camp, beginning your adventure in vibrant and charming Kathmandu before setting off into the heart of the Nepal Himalaya. Traverse spectacular gorges, hike across suspense bridges and past majestic peaks and take in the magical landscapes that surround you on this epic route, which should be on the bucket list of every adventurer.
This is a multi-day trek to significant altitude (5,645m above sea level), led by experienced guides, and, although acclimatisation is slow and gradual, you will feel the effects of altitude. Tough, but truly rewarding, this challenge will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Our trips are inclusive of accommodation, meals, flights, transport and more, so all you need to do is focus on the challenge ahead!
DATES
2024
BANGOR, GLASGOW, LEEDS, NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY, IMPERIAL, SWANSEA
| DATE | REG FEE | MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP |
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| 29 AUG 2024 | £490 | £2,400 |
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2025
UNIVERSITIES TBC
| DATE | REG FEE | MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | |
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| 31 AUG 2025 | TBC | TBC | REGISTER INTEREST |
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| 2 SEP 2025 | TBC | TBC | REGISTER INTEREST |
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| DATE | REG FEE | MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | |
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| 3 SEP 2025 | TBC | TBC | REGISTER INTEREST |
THE ITINERARY
DAY 1: DEPARTURE
You will depart from a London-based airport for Kathmandu, with at least one connection en-route.
DAY 2: ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be collected by the Choose a Challenge team and transferred to your accommodation in central Kathmandu. You will have free time to explore the city and also receive a short briefing. Multi-share hotel accommodation. Dinner included.
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DAY 3: TREK DAY 1
Kathmandu to Phakding. Elevation: 2,610m. After breakfast, you will make an early start for the flight to Lukla. This is the gateway to the Khumbu region and is nestled in the lower slopes of the Himalaya at an altitude of 2,840m. This is an exciting flight and should give you a glimpse of Everest in the distance. In the afternoon, you will begin your trek and descend towards Phakding. Please note the ability to
fly to Lukla is dependent on local weather conditions. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 4: TREK DAY 2
Phakding - Namche Bazaar. Elevation: 3,340m. After an early morning start, you will begin your trek from Phakding to Namche, crossing suspension bridges and climbing steeply through pine forests. Namche Bazaar is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region. Just across the valley to the east stands the majestic peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega, the first sign that you are entering “Big Peak Country”. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 5: TREK DAY 3
Namche Elevation: 3,440m. Today is an acclimatisation day. You will
spend some time in Namche Bazaar before ascending to the Everest View Hotel at 3,900m. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 6: TREK DAY 4
Namche Bazaar - Thyangboche. Elevation: 3,860m. From Namche Bazaar, the well-worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. As you follow the path, you will
get your first proper view of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, you will cross the Dudh Kosi River and make a steep climb to Thyangboche. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 7: TREK DAY 5
Thyangboche to Dingboche. Elevation: 4,410m. Shaded by
rhododendron trees, the trail crosses an airy suspension bridge just beyond Ama Dablam. Contouring the valley side, you will cross the river again and turn up the Imja Valley to reach the picturesque farming village of Dingboche. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 8: TREK DAY 6
Dingboche. Elevation: 4,410m. Today you will have an acclimatisation day in Dingboche before your ascent to the upper section of the Khumbu Valley. Whilst in Dingboche, you will have the opportunity
to walk to a viewpoint to help the acclimatisation process. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 9: TREK DAY 7
Dingboche - Lobuche. Elevation: 4,940m. You will retrace your steps back to Pheriche before continuing along the trail towards Dugla. Ahead of you will be the peak of Lobuche East and, to your left, the formidable north face of Taweche, the scene of many Himalayan ascents during the 1980s and 1990s. After approximately 3 hours you will reach the small collection of lodges in Dugla (4,620m).
From here, you will climb steeply besides the glacier, the track eventually leading to a small cluster of teahouses in Lobuche. You will have a rest during the afternoon in order to allow you to continuing acclimatising. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 10: TREK DAY 8
Lobuche - Gorak Shep. Elevation: 5,164m. Three hours beyond Lobuche is Gorak Shep, base camp for the first successful summit in 1953.
After passing through Gorak Shep, you will continue trekking to the current base camp where all summit attempts of Mount Everest now depart. There you will be rewarded with amazing views of the Khumbu Ice Fall and will spend some time exploring the camp before returning to Gorak Shep for the night. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 11: TREK DAY 9
Gorak Shep - Pheriche. Elevation: 4,371m. Today you will ascend the Kala Pattar, reaching the highest point of your trek at 5,545m. This climb will take approximately 3 hours and will be tough. However, your efforts will be rewarded by views of Everest and the
Khumbu Icefall as well as Lhotse, Nuptse and Pumori. You will then retrace your steps down the Khumbu Valley passing back through Dugla and continuing along the flat valley until you reach your overnight stay in Pheriche. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 12: TREK DAY 10
Pheriche - Namche Bazaar. Elevation: 3,440m You will follow the main Everest trail down the scenic valley, passing through Pangboche and climbing the monastery at Thyangboche. A steep descent of 500m leads through the bird filled rhododendron bushes and fir tree to the Dudh Kosi River. Crossing via a suspension bridge you will climb up the opposite side of the valley to reach the path leading back to
Namche Bazaar. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 13: TREK DAY 11
Namche Bazaar - Lukla. Elevation: 2,860m Today is your last day of trekking and you will be able to enjoy being back at a low altitude. You will descend from Namche Bazaar, the trail flattening out as you
will cross the river twice more before making your way back to Lukla. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 14: RETURN TO KATHMANDU
You will depart Lukla Airport early in the morning for your flight back to Kathmandu. You will be met by Choose a Challenge representatives and transferred back to your accommodation. In the afternoon you will have some free time to explore Kathmandu, visit some of the local temples or grab some last minute souvenirs. In the evening, you and your team will travel into the town for a traditional dinner to celebrate your amazing achievement! Multi-share hotel accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 15: FREE DAY
Today is a free day to spend exploring Kathmandu. Please note this is also an insurance day in the case of delayed flights internally between Lukla and Kathmandu. Multi-share hotel accommodation.
DAY 16/EXTENSION DAY 2: DEPENDING ON YOUR TRAVEL OPTION
If you’ve chosen to come home early you will depart for the UK on a long-haul flight back from Kathmandu. Those on our ‘without flights’ travel option are free to continue on your own itinerary after breakfast. If you’ll be joining us on one of our extension trips, you will depart on your extended itinerary today! Breakfast included.
“Our trek to EBC had everything; from the exhilaration of the flight from Kathmandu into the Khumbu valley to the peaceful spirituality of the buddhist monastery we visited high above Namche. Our Nepali guides on the trek were awesome and Choose a Challenge UK staff were on-hand before we departed and on arrival in Kathmandu to answer all my questions!”
WAYS TO PAY
To get started on your challenge, you’ll need to pay your registration fee and pick your fundraising plan. You can choose to pay an additional instalment toward your trip costs in exchange for a reduction in your fundraising target - we call this a ‘flexi payment’.
REG. FEE (£490): paid upon sign-up, or opt to split this into two instalments of £245. Splitting your reg. fee will incur a small admin fee of £25.
FLEXI PAYMENT: you pick how much - paid 10 weeks before departure. Your flexi payment will automatically customise your fundraising target. We’ve detailed your options below.
Prices including flights:
OPTION ONE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£0
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OPTION TWO
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Flexi payment
£395
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OPTION FOUR
OPTION THREE
Reg fee
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Flexi payment
£595
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Flexi payment
£795
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Prices excluding flights:
OPTION ONE
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TBC
Flexi payment
£0
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OPTION TWO
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Flexi payment
£195
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OPTION THREE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£395
Fundraise
TBC
When taking on a challenge with us, you can rest assured that all of the money you fundraise throughout the year will go directly to the charity you are supporting. Once you hit that all important fundraising target and your place on the challenge is confirmed, the charity will use this money to cover the remaining costs of your challenge as well as to further the vital services that they provide. All of our challenges operate on a minimum 50:50 cost to donation ratio and 100% of any Gift Aid or funds that you raise above your target will stay with your charity.
CHALLENGE EXTENSION: CHITWAN SAFARI
Days: 4 Registration Fee: £125 Cost: £455
Included: transfers, national park entry, accommodation, all meals included in itinerary.
Once you’ve conquered your Everest Base Camp trek, you can extend your stay in Nepal on a fantastic adventure as you enjoy jungle and bird walks, taking a canoe ride whilst spotting Nepal’s wonderful wildlife down-river and going deep in the jungle, home to sloths, deer, rhinos and tigers, on a jeep safari.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: TRANSFER TO CHITWAN
Today you’ll transfer to Chitwan National Park, which is famous for being one of the best wildlife viewing national parks in Asia. Upon arrival you’ll have lunch, followed by a visit to a local Tharu community, and you’ll have the chance to learn about the history of the National Park. In the evening, you’ll head into the village to watch one of the local community’s popular live performances. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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DAY 2: CANOE RIDE & SAFARI
Today, you’ll embark on an early-morning canoe ride down-river, and you’ll have the opportunity to spot some of Nepal’s stunning wildlife - including many exotic birds, and marsh mugger crocodiles. Hopping off your canoe, you’ll walk through the jungle, looping back around toward your starting point, and if you’re lucky, you’ll spot rhinos, sloth bears, deer, wild boar, and sometimes even tigers! After lunch, you’ll embark on a 5-hour Jeep safari, deep into the jungle for even more chances to spot these incredible animals. Finally, you can return back to the hotel for dinner and enjoy some relaxation time and drinks with the sunset at one of Chitwan’s many riverside bars. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 3: BIRD WALK & TRANSFER
There’s an optional bird walk before breakfast today, and after breakfast you’ll transfer back to Kathmandu. You will have a free afternoon and evening in Kathmandu to explore its many shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars. You could even take an afternoon trip to one of Kathmandu’s wonderful temples or museums! Breakfast included.
DAY 4: RETURN TO UK
Today you’ll have another free morning to pick up any last-minute souvenirs, before transferring back to Kathmandu International Airport for your return flight to the UK. Breakfast included.
Take a look at our Everest Base Camp Challenge Info Pack for further details or get in touch to add our trip extension to your challenge!
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