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One of the classic treks in Nepal,
Everest base camp / Kalapatthar is most commonly
visited as a two-week trek starting and finishing at
Lukla, most popular destinations for the mountain
lovers. The treks will rewards the trekker with a
marvelous vista. From Lukla trekkers must take a
gentle walk up the Dudhkoshi river valley. After
entering to Namche Bazaar, you trail will follow
towards Imja valley crossing through windswept
forest. |
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Highlights of the Trekking |
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Magnificent views of Mt. Everest,
Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Pumori, Khumbutse,
exploring Khumjung village, Namche village, majority
of Sherpa people and monasteries in Tyangboche. |
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Facts of the Trekking |
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Trekking Destination :
Kala Patthar (5545m.), Mt. Everest Base Camp
(5400meters)
Group Size : Min - 1
Minimum altitude : 2853m.
Maximum altitude : 5545m.
Grade : Strenuous
Season : Spring & Autumn
Accommodation : Guest
house
Duration : 17 Days
Entry : Lukla
Exit : Lukla |
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Itinerary In Detail |
Days 01 : Meeting
upon arrival at
Kathmandu
International
airport by our
representative,
transfer to Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure. |
Days 02 :
Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley, overnight at
hotel
Today, you will visit the cultural and historical sights in
Kathmandu valley including Swoyambhunath, which is said to be over
2,000 years old and one of the world's most fabulous
Buddhists Stupas; Kathmandu
Durbar Squire; the temple of Kumari, the residence
of living goddess with its wooden carved window and
balconies; Kasthamandap, a pagoda
temple believed to have been built from the timbers
of a single tree by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla;
Patan City is known as the 'Town with a Thousands
Roofs'. You will visit the Durbar Square, the Royal
Baths, and Hiranyabarna Mahavihara Temple. Noted for
its craftsman and metal workers, Patan is known as
the city of artists. |
Days 03 : Fly to
Lukla (2800meters) and start trek to Phakding
(2610meters), overnight at guest house
Transfer to airport to connect 30-minutes flight to Lukla.
The trek will begin to Everest trekking gently up the river,
along excellent paved footpaths, passing a multitude
of teahouses and a scattering of green conifers.
Phakding, at 2,610meters, is a pretty village
comprising approximately 30 houses. It is roughly a
3-hour walk from Lukla and is located both sides of
Dudh Koshi River. |
Days 04 : Trek to
Namche Bazaar (gateway to Mt. Everest - 3440meters),
overnight at guest house
The day will begin with the gentle walk to Monjo, another
beautiful Sherpa settlement of the trek; official
entry into the Sagarmatha National Park where you
will show your permits at the office in Monjo. The
walk to Namche Bazaar involves a tough uphill climb
of about 590m, taking approximately 5-hours,
however, halfway up the hill you will be able to see
Everest and Lhotse for the first time. As you
approach the town of Namche Bazaar, the peaks of
Thamserku (6, 648) and Kwangde (6,224m) are visible
to the East and to the West, the sacred mountain
Khumbila (5,707m).
As capital of the Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar, at an
altitude of 3440meters, is famous for its many
bakeries and street market which takes place each
Saturday. Built on a steep mountain bowl with
excellent views of high Himalaya on either side, the
town has restaurants, shops, banks and currency
exchange. Remarkably, for such a remote location,
there are also availability of cyber cafes and pool
halls. |
Days 05 : Rest
at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, overnight at
guest house
It is important to walk to higher altitudes while you stay
two days in Namche bazaar. There are options here to
trek to Khumjung where you can visit the local
school and hospital or to Thame, village of Sherpa
Everest expediters and of the great Everest Sherpa
Tenzing Norgay or to
airstrip at Shyanboche (3720m), above the airstrip
is the Everest view hotel, which was set up by the
Japanese to bring affluent tourists in to the region
for a prime view of Everest. The scheme was brought
down by the fact the hotel was at nearly 4000m and
many suffered form altitude sickness. |
Days 06 : Trek to
Tyangboche, overnight at guest house
The day
begins with slightly climb up about 10-minutes and
descend back to the Dudh Koshi at 3550m before
ascending to Tyangboche at 3870meters. The views of
Everest, Thamserku, Amadablam and the valley are
mind blowing. At an altitude of 3870meters;
Tyangboche is a charming spot built around the main
Tibetan monastery in the region, which you can enter
and listen to the monks chanting their mantras. The
view of Lhotse, Everest and Amadablam are
unforgettable. |
Days 07 : Trek to
Dingboche (4360meters), overnight at guesthouse
Your
journey will pass through wooded forests and along
the Imja Khola valley. The views will become more
impressive as the high Himalaya begin to surround
you. You will contour gradually to Pangboche, an
interesting gompa site above the main village, this
is the oldest monastery in the region and apparently
dates form the introduction of Buddhism to Khumbu,
you will then climb up to Dingboche at 4360meters.
The views of Amadablam and Island Peak are
breathtaking. |
Days 08 : Rest at
Dingboche (day hike to Chhukung), overnight at
guesthouse
Today, we will have another day of acclimatization. You will
head to another beautiful part of the Khumbu region,
Chhukung offer you a magnificent views of the Mt.
Makalu, Island Peak, Peak 38 etc. |
Days 09 : Trek to
Lobuche (4950meters), overnight at guest house
The valley now becomes barren of vegetation as you walk up
towards Lobuche, but your attention will be firmly
on the snow-capped peaks, which soar above you. The
path joins the trail below Thugla and gives
beautiful views of Cholatse (6442.) across the
valley. The path can become quite rocky in places
and it is important to watch your step. After
another steep ascent, Tawache and Nuptse are
particularly spectacular form Lobuche, towering
almost 2 kilometers directly overhead. |
Days 10 : Trek to
Everest Base Camp (5400meters) and back to
Gorakhshep (5160meters), overnight at guest house
Today, the
walk towards Everest is along the Khumbu Glacier.
You will reach the small village of Gorakhshep,
where you will be able to have lunch. After having
your lunch, the trail will lead you to the Mt.
Everest base camp at an altitude of 5400meters.
Everest base camp gives you an unforgettable view of
Khubutse, Mt. Pumori, Changtse and Khumbu ice fall instead
of Mt. Everest. |
Days 11 : Trek to
Kalapatthar (5545meters) and back to Lobuche,
overnight at guest house
The
ascent of Kalapatthar or 'Black Rock' will offer the
best views of Everest. At the top you will see a
360-degree view of some of the highest peaks in the
world including Mt. Pumori (7169m), Mt. Everest
(8848m) and Lhotse (8516m), the Tibetan peak
Changtse, Nuptse (7861m) and countless other smaller
peaks. You will then descend and return to Lobuche
and retrace your steps to Lukla. |
Days 12 : Trek to
Tyangboche, overnight at guest house
You will now follow your footsteps back to Lukla, the walk to
Tyangboche will offer spectacular views of Amadablam |
Days 13 : Trek to
Namche Bazaar, overnight at guest house |
Days 14 : Trek to
Lukla, overnight at guest house |
Days 15 : Fly back to
Kathmandu, transfer to hotel |
Days 16 : Free day at
Kathmandu, overnight at hotel |
Days 17 : Transfer to
airport, departure on your own destination |
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DEPARTURES DATES |
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Sun 1 Mar – Thu 19 Mar
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Sun 8 Mar – Thu 26 Mar 09
Sun 15 Mar – Thu 2 Apr 09
Sun 5 Apr – Thu 23 Apr 09
Fri 6 Mar – Sun 22 Mar 09
Fri 13 Mar - Sun 29 Mar 09
Fri 20 Mar - Sun 5 Apr 09
Fri 27 Mar - Sun 12 Apr 09
Fri 3 Apr - Sun 19 Apr 09
Fri 10 Apr - Sun 26 Apr 09
Fri 17 Apr - Sun 3 May 09
Fri 24 Apr - Sun 17 May 09
Fri 25 Sep - Sun 11 Oct 09
Fri 2 Oct - Sun 18 Oct 09
Fri 9 Oct - Sun 25 Oct 09
Fri 16 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 09
Fri 23 Oct - Sun 8 Nov 09
Fri 30 Oct - Sun 15 Nov 09
Fri 6 Nov - Sun 22 Nov 09
Fri 13 Nov - Sun 29 Nov 09
Fri 20 Nov - Sun 6 Dec 09
Fri 27 Nov - Sun 13 Dec 09
Fri 4 Dec - Sun 20 Dec 09
Fri 11 Dec - Sun 27 Dec 09
Fri 18 Dec - Sun 3 Jan 10
Fri 25 Dec - Sun 10 Jan 10
Fri 19 Feb - Sun 7 Mar 10
Fri 26 Feb - Sun 14 Mar 10
Fri 5 Mar - Sun 21 Mar 10
Fri 12 Mar - Sun 28 Mar 10
Fri 19 Mar - Sun 4 Apr 10
Fri 2 Apr - Sun 18 Apr 10
Fri 9 Apr - Sun 25 Apr 10
Fri 16 Apr - Sun 2 May 10
Fri 23 Apr - Sun 9 Mar 10
Fri 30 Apr - Sun 16 Mar 10 |
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Note :
Whatever the conditions the itinerary stated follow,
it is for the visitors who prefer full package
programme. At the same time, we also serve you based
on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the
staffs depends on your choice and financial
procurement. We have options for any partial visit
as per your requirement regarding your interest and
financial condition. |
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