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What's inside?

Why trek with EverTrek? 3

Customer reviews 4

Trip overview 5

Experience needed 6

Your itinerary 7

Equipment list 13

Extend your adventure 16

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Why trek with eveRtrek?

We get it – travel’s a big decision. It’s not every day you fly across the world to wander the streets of Thamel in Kathmandu or enjoy a dreamy Everest sunrise.But for us, it’s been our everyday for the past two decades (yes, we’re old). Let’s just say we know what travellers really want as we have been there: a balance of inclusions and free time, a mix of classic highlights and local secrets you won’t find on Google. And of course, an authentic real life experience.

Great customer feedback

We have over 100 online reviews for our Nepal treks, with an average satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. We know how to get you to destinations like Mt Everest and have a 95% success rate on our high altitude treks which is way above the industry standard 60%.

Excellent local trekking guides

We only use local experienced guides, some with over 15 years’ experience of leading customers to places like Mt Everest. Their local knowledge and understanding of the often changeable mountain conditions is second to none. As we use local guides, this means that the vast majority of your money will go straight to the destination and help build employment and grow the local economy. What finer way to visit a country than knowing you will be supporting its local communities whilst also enjoying yourself at the same time.

We’re personal

As a smaller company we are able to remain customer focused and provide you with a far more personalised service than our larger competitors. We pride ourselves on our personal, approachable service, from your initial enquiry all the way through to the small, but essential details.

We also understand the need for balance. Time is your most precious resource, especially on a trip like an Everest trek. That’s why our trips are built with balance in mind. A little group time, a little you time – the way it should be.

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Core values

This is our way of life and we love what we do! EverTrek was created with an undisputed passion for discovery and adventure and the desire to share our knowledge and experiences with others. We can’t think of anything better than helping people get out of their comfort zone, fulfil their dreams and tick things of their Bucket List!

“Overjoyed with my recent trip to EBC.”I can’t praise Evertrek enough. From the 1st day I contacted Andy he has

been amazing. Offering fantastic advice & tips before my trip. Hotel, guides & transfers in Kathmandu were spot on. Biggest credit has to go to the guide & sherpa who take care of you every step of the way. Thank you Evertrek!

Donna Brown

“The guides were truly amazing, professional and were always on-hand to look after us.”

Thanks guys for the experience of a lifetime. What can I say about Evertrek! Simply brilliant. From the moment we spoke with Andy and signed up it was all taken care of. The guides were

truly amazing, professional and were always on-hand to look after us. Listen, this is a tough challenge but it’s well within the reach of most of you out there considering the possibility. I’ve

kept myself pretty fit all my life (63 years young) but trying to keep up with my sons was, at times, pushing my limits. The scenery is so beautiful it becomes an emotional challenge at times.

We did Kilimanjaro a few years ago - Base Camp blows that away completely. However, you need to be in the best hands and we were. Our guides, Rahul and Krishna were meticulous in making

sure we were looked after every step of the way and needless to say we have become friends for life. I cannot recommend EverTrek highly enough. Don’t think about this for too long - just do it. They’ll get there and you’ll never forget the experience. So,as soon as I have some pics ready

I’ll upload and share but please do not hesitate to contact me while I’m still flying through thin air!!! Thanks again Andy and EverTrek.

Alan Irwin

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Pisang Peak (6091m) is one of the most remote trekking peaks in Nepal and lies just north of the Annapurna massif and Thorung La Pass (5416m). The summit of Pisang is a considerable challenge but is more than achievable with our slow and steady itinerary and some basic climbing training which we do provide. The trek combines the best parts of the classic Annapurna circuit trek with a Pisang Peak summit attempt to create a fantastic all-round adventure. The pyramid-shaped peak rises above Pisang village and the yak pastures far below and is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the entire region.Pisang Peak was first climbed by a German team back in 1955 and has intrigued both explorers and climbers ever since. This amazing expedition begins in Katmandu with the start of the trek beginning on the Annapurna Circuit trail. As we reach Pisang we turn north as the trail ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka village at (4,380m) where we will set up base camp. Pisang High Camp is set up at (5,400m) climbing to the mountain shoulder on the South-West Ridge. There will be snow at the high camp from the end of December to the end of April. The well-defined ridge leads to the final climb which is quite steep to reach the summit and the amazing views that await.

The top of the peak offers truly splendid views of the Annapurna group including Tilicho Peak, Annapurna II and IV, Ghangapurna and the Glacier Dome. After we successfully summit we then descend Manang and continue further up to the majestic yet challenging Thorong la pass (5416m) and then descend even further back to Jomsom where we would fly out to Pokhara and finally end up back in Kathmandu.

However, to enjoy both weather and the best views, it is very important to plan this trek at the right time of year. The best time to climb Island Peak are; mid March to May and mid September to November. Though difficult, the trek is not massively technical. A physically fit and mentally determined person can plan this trek and climb.

Key Note:

High altitude weather conditions are usually unpredictable, even during the best trekking seasons. Because of this, there may be sudden schedule changes with domestic flights to and from Jomson. The time duration varies depending on the weather conditions. The flights may be delayed for a minimum of several hours extending to several days, depending on the weather conditions. Therefore, we strongly recommend you to get ready for this by adding a few extra days to your plan..

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experience Needed

The Pisang Peak climbing expedition is a tough and arduous trek and climb. It is meant to be challenging.

You must be a fit, regular hillwalker to take part, used to long, consecutive days walking in the British Mountains, preferably in Winter. You should have experience of walking steep, boulder-strewn paths where the use of hands has been essential to scramble upwards over rocky steps. Previous experience of Himalayan trekking is preferable, but not essential as long as you are a very regular and committed hill-walker. As this route takes you over remote high passes and a Himalayan peak, experience of having been to 5000-metres before is ideal.

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Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Welcome to Nepal. Today is your first day with EverTrek. We will pick you up at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel in Thamel. We will also catchup with the rest of the group before we meet in the evening for our welcome dinner at one of the finest, local Nepali restaurants in Kathmandu. Time for some local dance and some amazing Nepali food.

Meals included: Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Arrive in Kathmandu! Welcome dinner with some local food and dancing)

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Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trip preparation

Today we will head out into Kathmandu and visit the cultural and historical sites of the Kathmandu valley. We will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and have lunch at one of our favourite viewpoints in the city. Kathmandu lies at 1300m above sea level so it’s important to get out and about today and let your body acclimatise. In the evening we will grab any last minute items in the trekking hub of Thamel and get an early night ready for the trek tomorrow.

Meals included: Breakfast

(Highlights of the day: Visiting Centuries-old cultural, historical & religious sites around Kathmandu including World Heritage Sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swyambhunath and Boudhanath. An awesome day!)

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Day 03: Drive to Besisahar (760m/2,493ft)

7 hours

Today we will head to Besisahar. It’s a long day today but massively worth it. The bus will head along the scenic Prithivi highway until we reach the village of Dumre. Take in the views of the rivers, mountains, waterfalls and jungle terrain before we reach Besisahar. Overnight stay at a local lodge.

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4Day Day 04: Trek to Bahundanda (1,398m/45,86ft)

6 & a half hours

Your first day of the trek begins with a relatively easy walk through the valley and ends at the village of Bhulbhule. We will then head over one of the many suspension bridges over the Marsyangdi River. Take in the views of Mt. Manaslu and Nagdi Chuli including numerous waterfalls and visit Gurung village. After that the trail leads uphill to Bahundanda for an overnight stay in a local lodge.

5Day Day 05: Trek to Chamje (1,410m/4,625ft)

5-6 hours

After breakfast we will head off back onto the trail. The first part steeply drops down to the bottom of the valley where we will then cross and hike up to the village of Syange where we will cross another suspension bridge. There are some awesome waterfall views in Syange so we will stop for a relax and a drink whilst we take in the views. The trail continues uphill towards Chamje. We will stay here overnight at a lodge.

6Day Day 06: Trek to Bagarchhap (2,080m/6,824ft)

6 & a half hours

The trail drops once again, down to the river where we will cross another bridge and continue our climb along the river bank to Tal Phedi. There is a short steep climb to get to Tal. Tal is the first village in the Manang District which is located on the bank of the Marsyangdi River and has some beautiful local Tibetan architecture. The trail then continues up to Dharapani village and continues up once again to Bagarchhap for an overnight stay.

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Day 07: Trek to Chame (2,720m/8,923ft)

5 hours

The trail climbs up towards Danaque village. Here you will once again enjoy and take in the views of 8000m peak, Mt.Manaslu. There are two ways to get in to the next village but we will take you through the higher route which has an excellent view of the mountains and pass through the old village of Tyanja. After lunch we will walk through the pine forest to the village of Chame which are the district headquarters of Manang is. Overnight stay at the lodge. (There is a small hot spring on the banks of the river for some much-needed relaxation.)

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8Day Day 08: Trek to Pisang (3,060m/10,039ft)

5 hours

The trail heads upwards through a narrow valley where we will cross another metal bridge & climb up to Dhukure Pokhari. After an easy walk you will arrive at Pisang village for an overnight stay. Once you reach the lodge, and have a relax we will head back out and hike to up to the pretty village of upper Pisang.

9Day Day 09: Trek to Pisang Peak Base Camp (4,380m/14,370ft)

3-4 hours

Today we make our ascent towards Pisang base camp after a day relaxing in Upper Pisang. From Upper Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse woodland and pastures to Kharka at (4,380m) which is where we will set up our camp. It is in a flat alpine section along the trail. Overnight stay at base camp.

10Day Day 10: Trek to Pisang Peak High Camp (5,400m/17,712ft)

3-4 hours

Today we hike for another 4 -5 hours where we will then set up our high camp at the height of 5400m after climbing to the mountain shoulder on the south-west ridge. There will be snow at the high camp from the end of November to the end of March. Overnight at high camp.

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Day 11: Summit of Pisang Peak and back to Base Camp (6,091m/19,980ft)

7-9 hours

Summit day! Today is a day you will never forget where you will summit Pisang Peak and reach over 6000m. From the High Camp we will follow the well defined ridge and then onto the final snow slope which is very steep. We will provide training for this section of the climb if needed. Once the fixed ropes are in place we will ascend and reach the summit of Pisang peak. The views from here are some of best around. After a Successful summit, we will walk back down to Base Camp where we will stay overnight.

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12Day Day 12: Pisang Peak Base Camp to Manang (3,450m/11,316ft)

5-6 hours

Today we will trek back to Pisang village and continue the trek to Manang village walking alongside and then across the river. Here, you will notice a huge contrast with the landscape and vegetation compared with the previous several days. The cold, dry climate creates a much harsher environment but comes with some awesome views of the surrounding mountains. Manang is a great mountain valley. This village gives you an opportunity to observe the traditional and cultural lifestyle of the Manangi People (one of the Ethnic Groups people of Nepal).

13Day Day 13: Trek to Lader (4,230m/13,877ft)

5 & a half hours

After breakfast we will head up to the ridge of upper Manang which heads upwards towards Lader. Take in the views of the Annapurna massif, Gangapurna and many more peaks en route. This is an easy day compared with our other trekking days due to the lower altitude and acts as an acclimatisation day for us. Stay overnight at the lodge.

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Day 14: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4,450m/14,599ft)

4 hours

After a short walk the trail drops down to the river once again where we will cross another of the wooden bridges. After having a short rest at one of the local tea shops the trail continues to the village of Phedi directly through the cliff face. Once you are at Phedi, if the team are doing well at this point we will continue to the high camp to make the next day easier.

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15Day Day 15: Trek to Muktinath via Thorung La (3,760m/12,335ft)

8 hours

Today is the longest day of the entire trek but also one of the best! We will cross the legendary Thorung la pass at 5400m. Depending on whether we stayed at the high camp or back in the village of Phedi, will determine how long this date is. We will hike to the top of the pass where we will relax and stop for some photos and to enjoy the views. We will then drop back down to Muktinath.

16Day Day 16: Trek to Jomsom (3,500m/11,482ft)

6 hours

The trail descends to the Kaligandaki valley and leads along the banks of the holy river where you may find some Fossils if you look carefully. Once you cross the bridge after Ekle Bhatti, we cross the river where we can take in the views of the mountains and valleys that you have walked through. Finally, we reach the village of Jomsom (windy valley) and have an overnight stay at the lodge.

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Day 17: Fly to Pokhara and continue to Kathmandu

We get up nice and early and catch a flight to Pokhara. It’s a great flight over the deepest gorge in the world between the high Himalayas of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We will then stop and catch another flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. (If you would like to stop here for a day or 2 before heading back to Kathmandu we can add an extension for you). Once you arrive in Kathmandu we will head back to the hotel and have our farewell and celebratory dinner.

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Day 18: Departure day

Today is the last day of the trip with us. If you would like to extend your trip, we have some options but otherwise, we will transfer you to the airport as per your flight departure time. If your flight is late evening, you can do some last-minute shopping or relax in Thamel for the afternoon.

The usual day for a trek: Every day, our guides will come to wake you up at around 7:00-7:30am. In case of special days (sunrise viewing days), our guides will wake you up early in the morning at around 4-5 am.  A western breakfast: porridge, oats, toasts, etc. will be served at around 8:00-8:30am. The lunch will be served from a teahouse menu at about 12-1pm. The dinner will be served at around 7:30 - 8:30pm.Trip

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equipment listOver the years, we have gained an incredible amount of experience and expertise in outdoor equipment and clothing. We have applied this to each trip that we offer and recommend what we believe to be the most suitable items for your trip. The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 kgs. It is possible to leave clothes or other items not required on trek at the group hotel.

We suggest you bring the following Items:

Hiking boots

Socks

Trekking trousers

Underwear

Baselayer shirts

Fleece jacket or warm jumper

Waterproof jacket

Warm Down Jacket

Sunhat/Warm hat/Beanie

Neck Buff

Sunglasses

Thermal gloves

Warm and waterproof gloves or mittens

Headtorch and spare batteries

Sun protection

Water bottles 1 Litre x2

Washbag and toiletries

Toilet paper (you can also buy this in the lodges if necessary)

Antibacterial handwash

Travel towel

Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)

Small padlock (to lock trek bag)

Daypack roughly 30 litres

Sleeping bag (comfort rated –10ºC)*

Basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are also a good idea.

The following items are optional:

Trekking poles

Trainers or similar for use in the lodges

Spare laces

Shorts

Long johns (thermal underwear)

Gaiters

Sleeping bag liner

Ear plugs (particularly if you are not the one snoring)

Travel clothes

Camera

Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)

Repair kit (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)

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climbing equipment for pisang peakIce Axe

A general mountaineering ice axe. Size according to height; under 5'2'' use a 50cm axe, 5'3'' to 5'5'' use a 55 cm axe, 5'6'' to 5'9'' use a 60 cm axe, 5'10'' to 6'0'' use a 65 cm axe, above 6'0'' use a 70 cm axe.

Crampons

General mountaineering crampons. We recommend modern steel 12-point crampons with anti-balling plates. We do not recommend 10-point, aluminium, or single piece rigid crampons. The traction offered by a 12-point crampon is superior to that of a 10-point; steel crampons stand up to the rigors of potential time spent walking on rock in crampons; one-piece crampons often break or do not fit modern boots well.

Accessory Cord

Thirty (30) feet of 6mm accessory cord is required.

Harness & 2 locking Carabiners

A fully adjustable alpine climbing harness with gear loops. Fully separating leg loops & waistbelt are required. Bring two locking carabiners in addition to the harness, which will be used only with the harness.

Ascender

One right or left-handed ascender (pick your dominant hand to choose which style ascender). This item must be in good condition.

Carabiners

Two non-locking, lightweight D-shaped wiregate carabiners. Wiregate carabiners are stronger, lighter, and easier to use than older round-gate carabiners.

Belay Device

Modern tube-style belay device. Avoid super-specialized belay devices which cannot accept a wide variety of rope diameters.

Expedition Mittens

Expedition-rated mittens with an insulated removable liner. Please be sure this mitten is the warmest model available by any manufacturer.

Climbing Helmet

A lightweight climbing-specific helmet. This must fit comfortably over your bare head, hat, and/or balaclava, and your headlamp must be able to strap securely to the outside of the helmet.

You can hire all of this gear in Kathmandu and some in Chuukung (near Island Peak) if you don’t want to purchase the entire list.

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exteNd your adventuRe

When booking your trip with Bucket List Adventure Travel, you will be able to Book ‘Add On’s’ on our booking gateway.

Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Extension

5 days From £350 per person

The jungles of southern Nepal are an interesting counterpoint to trekking in the foothills or the high Himalaya. We provide a stay in a comfy lodge and a relaxing base for a wildlife safari and cultural village experience. During a Jungle Safari you will be accompanied by an expert guide on safari by jeep by boat and on foot.

Everest Mountain Flight

1 Day From £225 per person

The Everest mountain flight is an hour long early morning flight in Kathmandu to the high Himalayan range to the north east of Nepal. Views of Mount Everest (8,850 meters) & other peaks in the surrounding area. Re-trace your steps, this time by air.

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