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Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes
The adventure of trekking in the Everest region starts with a flight into the tiny airstrip of Lukla. Spend several days trekking through the homelands of the Sherpa people, among their villages and Buddhist monasteries, with views of Everest and neighbouring Ama Dablam, considered by many to be among the most beautiful mountains in Nepal. Stroll around Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town in the heart of Sherpa country and soak up the magnificent mountain scenery. Without doubt, the highlight of the trek is the awe-inspiring views of some of the biggest mountains in the world which unfold the further you venture into the Khumbu valley; not forgetting, of course, the personal sense of achievement in reaching the Everest Base Camp. |
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| Price Includes |
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All Meals Whilst Trekking |
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All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary |
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Fully Escorted Tour - Local Guide and Porters |
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2 Domestic Flights |
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Sleeping Bag and Warm Jacket,Trek Bag |
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Airport Transfer |
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| Price Excludes |
| Flights, Optional excursions. |
| Suitability / Level |
Gentle |
| Theme |
Small Group Travel
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12 |
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Itinerary & Highlights
Day 1: Kathmandu (1310m/4298ft) Our airport representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. It is 7km and takes about 10 minutes. Our tour leader will brief the group about the trip at the pre-departure meeting. This will be held at 6.00pm, and a notice regarding where it is to be held will be posted in the hotel reception. The briefing will cover the itinerary and reconfirm flight times and what time the city tour will depart on Day 2.
Day 2: Kathmandu. Breakfast. Today we explore the culturally diverse city of Kathmandu by bus with a local guide to ensure you receive the best explanations about the amazing sites seen on the tour. These include, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) and Patan Durbar square. It is about 35 Km. It takes 5:30 hours.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Phakding (2610m/8563ft) Breakfast. An early start takes us to Tribhuwan International Airport for the 30-minute flight to Lukla (2804mtrs). On arrival at the airport our guide will brief us and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding (2610mtrs). 3 hours.
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft) We continue our trek heading towards Namche Bazaar, which is at an altitude of 3535m. 5:30 hours
Day 5: Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft) Known as the "Gateway to Everest" we will spend today here in order to acclimatise and adjust to the thinning air. As well as a short trek there is a museum celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people to visit. More importantly, from here you will get the first proper glimpse of Everest and the surrounding mountains, the day allows time to observe and reflect the journey ahead. 5 hours.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m/12664ft) We trek to an altitude of 3850m today. On reaching Tengboche your guide will tell you about the local monastery situated here. The group will be taken to observe the prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the day's trekking went. 5:30 hours
Day 7: Tengboche to Dingboche (4410m/14468ft) Our trek continues to climb as we head to the altitude of 4310m taking our time so not to be affected by the thinning air. 5:30 hours.
Day 8: Dingboche (4410m/14468ft) Our second acclimatisation day includes a visit to the nearby Chhukung Valley where the group will be taken to Chhukung Ri (5546m). This point offers fantastic views of the fifth highest mountain Makalu. After appreciating the surrounding scenery we trek back to our base in Dingboche, relaxing in the evening. 5 hours.
Day 9: Dingboche to Lobuje (4910m/16109ft) Today our trek climbs to 4910m. 5:30 hours
Day 10: Lobuje to Kalapathar (5545m/18192ft) to Gorak Shep (5153m/16906ft). Leaving as early as possible to take advantage of the morning light, the panoramic views of Everest and the surrounding mountains, as we reach our destination of the Kalapathar viewpoint. Following this we descend to Gorak Shep. 6 hours
Day 11: Everest Base Camp (5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorak Shep. Leaving camp early we trek up to the Base Camp where many explorers have begun their attempts at scaling the world's highest mountain. After absorbing the achievement of reaching this point and taking photographic evidence we descend back to Gorak Shep where we overnight. 5 hours
Day 12: Trek to Zongla (4710m/15453ft) We descend to Zongla (4710m). 6 hours
Day 13: Zongla to Thagna (4500m/14764ft) via the Chola-la cross (5420m/17782ft) We begin the day by climbing to Chola-la (5483m) crossing over and descending once more to Thagna (4500m). 5:30 hours
Day 14: Trek to Gokyo (4790m/15715ft) Today takes the trek to our final destination, Gokyo (4790m). We will make this our base for 2 nights.
Day 15: Gokyo to Gokyo peak (5410m/17749ft) Our day begins with a steep climb to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m). Despite the early start all those who attempt this will be rewarded with some of the most spectacular views. Overlooking the Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and taking in the panoramic views of the whole Khumbu Himalayas. See the giants Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu (8481m), Cho-oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang (7922m). Take time to enjoy the views or for the more adventurous explore the glacier and Gokyo peak before returning to the camp early afternoon. 4 hours
Days 16-17: Descend to Namche Bazaar via Dole (4210m/13812ft) Leaving the mountains behind us our descent takes us through Dole (4200m) before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar (3440m).
We arrive back into Namche Bazaar early afternoon allowing time to explore and reflect on the trek just completed. 9 hours
Day 18: Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2610m/8563ft) Continuing our descent we overnight in Phakding. 4 hours
Day 19: Phakding to Lukla (2840m/9318ft) Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began what seems a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part.
Day 20: Lukla to Kathmandu. After breakfast,we will walk about 5 minutes to the airport to catch our return flight to Kathmandu. The plane leaves at 7:30 am and takes 35 minutes. Tour ends on arrival back into Kathmandu
Bonus Day 21: 1 Free nights accommodation in Kathmandu available. Please advise your travel agent or Kumuka, should you wish to take up this offer. Tour will then end after breakfast on Day 15. Free transfer to airport also included. |
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-Hotel (3 Nights)
-Tea House during Trek (16 Nights)
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