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| Trip Duration: |
14 Days |
| Trip Grade: |
Medium-Hard |
| Activity: |
Trekking and Culture Excursion |
| Starts In: |
Kathmandu |
| Ends In: |
Kathmandu |
| Trek Type: |
Tea House Lodge |
| Accomodation: |
Tea House |
| Transportation: |
Car-Flight |
| Maximun Altitiude: |
5357m |
Namaste!
If you’ve a thirst for adventure, an interest in heritage and culture or an appetite for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, you've come to the right place.
Nepal is a federal republic of unique treasures. Where else will you find the highest peaks including Mt. Everest, some of the most spectacular trekking routes and the most exciting white water rafting on Earth? Nepal has some breathtaking wildlife too. Visit any one of Nepal’s 16 National Parks and you’ll be rewarded with some rare sights including the Royal Bengal Tiger or the One-Horned Rhino.
If your visit to Nepal is more a voyage of discovery, there's no better place in the world to soak up a truly vibrant spirit. The warmth and kindness of the Nepalese is legendary. The abundance of Nepal’s heritage is however one of the country's best kept secrets, so should you want to explore cultural riches, often missed by her visitors, we can assist you. If you want to venture further a field during your visit, we also offer a range of exciting trekking and tour packages to neighbouring countries: Tibet, Bhutan and India.
We're delighted to offer you such a wide range of opportunities to enjoy Nepal. Each experience described on this website has been fine-tuned by customer feedback over the last 13 years, so we're confident that you'll leave us enriched and invigorated. If you can't find what you want, contact us and we'll tailor an experience specifically to suit your needs.
KALA PATHTHAR / EVEREST BASE CAMP
With eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountain vistas. The Everest trek is justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain (8848m.) but also for its friendly Sherpa people, colorful festivals and Buddhist monasteries. The flora and fauna are other ornaments of the Sagarmatha National Park, and the story of the yeti is still a mystery to the world from the Khumbu region.
| Day 1 : |
KATHMANDU (1250 M.)-LUKLA (2840 M.)-PHAKDING (2610 M.):
This morning you will be transferred from your hotel to the Kathmandu airport for our domestic flight to Lukla. The flight itself is awe-inspiring as we fly parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering Nepal and Tibetan China. Flying time to Lukla is approximately 35 minutes. Upon arrival in Lukla, there will be time to explore the village whilst the Sherpa crew sort and load equipment. Lukla lies at an altitude of (2850m.) (Luk-la= place of sheep). From Lukla we descend on a wide trail northwest to the village of Choblung in the Dudh Koshi valley. The valley is covered with beautiful pine and rhododendron forest. The walking is easy as we follow the river’s course passing through the village of Ghat. Our destination today is the small village of Phakding where accommodation is provided in the teahouse lodges. It is approximately three hours, walking distance from Lukla to Phakding. Stay overnight in Phakding. |
| Day 2 : |
PHAKDING-NAMCHE (3446 M.):
From Phakding we head up valley on a busy trail. Porters here from the lower Solu district in the south ferry supplies to Namche, while Sherpa with their Zopkio (half yak, half cow) take trekking or climbing expedition equipment to the higher valleys. We continue beside the Dudh Koshi amongst beautiful alpine scenery, through fragrant blue pine and fir forest, glimpsing spectacular views of Kusum Kangru (6,369m) and Thamserku (6,608m) along the way. We again cross the Dudh Koshi to the western bank at Jorsale prior to reaching the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. Continuing upstream along the banks to the confluence of the Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi, we begin our first sustained ascent to Namche Bazaar after crossing the large suspension bridge. Walking at a slow pace, we have fantastic photographic opportunities as the peaks of Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,511m), Nuptse (7,879m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), and Taweche (6,542m) come into view for the first time. Climbing again, the path takes us through pine trees to reach the distinctive horseshoe shaped bowl containing the town of Namche Bazaar. It is approximately four hours, walking distance from Phakding to Namche. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 3 : |
REST DAY IN NAMCHE BAZAAR:
Today is a full day of rest to acclimatize. As the name suggests, Namche is famous for its local market or Bazaar (held on Saturday). Each week Sherpas from the surrounding villages come to buy food and to socialize. Any food not grown locally, such as rice, corn and some vegetables, is brought in from the lowland villages, which can be up to a six to ten days walk from Namche Bazaar. Rising early, those who climb to the ridge above Namche will be rewarded with the stunning dawn and sunrise over the panorama of the Khumbu peaks. Spend the morning exploring this colorful and lovely spectacle. Perhaps walk along the Thame valley in the afternoon or visit the national park headquarters to see the interesting displays of Sherpa lifestyle and culture and photographic displays of famous mountaineering expeditions. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 4 : |
NAMCHE BAZAAR-TENGBOCHE (3860 M.):
After breakfast, our trek leads to Fungi Thenga for lunch. After lunch we ascend another two hours to reach Tengboche where we pay a visit to the Monastery with our guide. It is approximately five hours walking distance from Namche to Tengboche. Stay overnight in Tengboche. |
| Day 5 : |
PTENGBOCHE-PHERICHE (4252 M.):
We walk through Pangboche village where what is claimed to be a Yeti’s scalp and the fingers of a hand are kept in the Pangboche Monastery and can be seen with our guide. It is approximately five hours, walking distance from Tengboche to Pheriche. Stay overnight in Pheriche. |
| Day 6 : |
PHERICHE-LOBUCHE (4930 M.):
The first part of the day we climb a small ridge contour to Dugla (4,600 m.) before climbing the moraines of Lobuche for the best view get of the high mountains including Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha). It is approximately four hours, walking distance from Pheriche to Lobuche. Stay overnight in Loboche. |
| Day 7 : |
LOBUCHE-KALAPATHTHAR (5545 M.)-GORAKSHEP (5151 M.):
This trail gives one a great view of beautiful Mt. Pumori. This section of the trek also provides good views of the Everest group from Gorakshep and Kalapaththar. It is approximately three hours, walking distance from Lobuche to Gorakshep. Stay overnight in Gorakshep. |
| Day 8 : |
GORAKSHEP-EVEREST BASE CAMP (5364 M.)-LOBUCHE:
Everest Base Camp is the main camp for the mountaineers situated at an elevation of (5364 m.). Trekkers feel understandably very happy to reach here, as The Everest Base Camp is not only full of history, but breathtakingly dramatic also perched at the foot of the infamous Khumbu icefalls. It is approximately two hours, walking distance from Gorakshep to Everest base camp and three hours from Gorakshep to Lobuche. Stay overnight in Loboche. |
| Day 9 : |
LOBUCHE-DINGBOCHE (4350 M.):
To go to Dingboche, we retrace our steps back down to Duglha, and then go straight up the hill from the bridge to reach an upper trail, staying high above the valley floor, past the yak pasture at Dusa to a chorten at the head of the Imja valley. Dingboche, incidentally, is the only place in Khumbu where barley is grown. It is approximately three hours, walking distance from Lobuche to Dingbouche. Stay overnight in Dingboche. |
| Day 10 : |
DINGBOCHE-TENGBOCHE:
The trail from Dingboche descends the Imja Khola valley, and then crosses the Khumbu Khola. Following the trail downhill, it is easy to make a detour and visit the upper part of Pangboche and the village gompa, then continue to Tengboche for the night. It is approximately four hours, walking distance from Dingbouche to Tengboche. Stay overnight in Tengboche. |
| Day 11 : |
TENGBOCHE-NAMCHE BAZAAR:
The route descends to Phunki Thangka, and then ascends the ridge towards Namche Bazaar. It is approximately three hours, walking distance from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar. |
| Day 12 : |
NAMCHE BAZAAR-PHAKDING:
It’s a long walk from Namche to Lukla. We break the trip into two days with a night at Phakding. |
| Day 13 : |
PHAKDING-LUKLA:
The trail continues ascending steadily through the bank of Dudhkosi and reaches Lukla, overnight at Lukla. |
| Day 14 : |
LUKLA-KATHMANDU:
The flight from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes. |
| 13 MAR - 28 MAR |
23 MAR - 07 APR |
06 APR - 21 APR |
| 16 APR - 01 MAY |
04 MAY - 19 MAY |
18 MAY - 02 JUN |
| 23 SEP - 08 OCT |
07 OCT - 22 OCT |
21 OCT - 05 NOV |
| 04 NOV - 19 NOV |
22 NOV - 07 DEC |
20 DEC 2011 |
Service to be provided: 14days Kathmandu - Lukla - Everest Base camp - Lukla - Kathmandu
Cost: USD 1350 per person.
Cost Inclusive:
- Everest National Park Entry Permit
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS)
- Kathmandu -Lukla-Kathmandu air ticket
- Accomodation in tea house lodge
- Three meals a day breakfast launch dinner tea or coffee during the trekking.
- One Guide: English speaking, insured, registered, well-equipped, salary, food and accommodation
- One Porter between two people insured registered, well-equipped, salary, food and accommodation
- Emergency care service
- Safe drinking water
- First aid box services
- Trekking Registration in concern at diplomatic office in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu hotel two nights.
Cost Exclusive:
- Bar & beverage bills
- Nature of personal expenses
- Bottled water
- Desserts
- Shower
- Insurance
- Rescue
- Personal cloths
- Meals
- Airport tax
- Service not then mention tips to the staff
Modes of Payment:
We accept the major cards such as Mastercard & Visa or through direct bank transfer. Please be informed that we have to charge you 3.5% on top for Card Payment. We accept Nepalese rupees, CASH USD, Euros, UK Pounds and Travellers Cheques as well with no surcharge.
Booking:
You could simply send the copies of your passports along with a 40% deposit. You could pay the deposit through bank transfer. Balance is payable in advance on arrival.
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Note:
Accommodation during the trek is basic with double beds. This type of accommodation is called teahouse or lodge and they won't have attached however they are some place which is very expensive varying from USD15toUSD 250.
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