Khumbu Climber
This wonderful trek takes us into the heart of the Khumbu, and visits Everest Base Camp. An ascent of Kala Pattar (5545m), is good acclimatisation and gives us magnificent close-up views of Everest.
Leaving the main trail we cross the little-used Kongma La to camp in a cirque below Pokalde Peak (5806m). Here we can practice our scrambling skills and tackle our second peak.
We then move into the Imja Valley to the base of Island Peak. The climb of Island Peak (6189m) is challenging, involving scrambling on rock, an ascent of a snow face and then tackling the final ridge.
For those who are well acclimatised, determined and have the energy, the views from the top provide some of the most striking scenery in the Khumbu.
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(HK-10217-P) |
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All food |
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Main meals in Kathmandu |
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Suitability / Level |
Demanding |
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Minimum Age |
18 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Depart London.
Day 2 - Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 3 - Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.
Day 4/5 - Take the short but spectacular mountain flight to Lukla and trek to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar.
Day 6/8 - Walk to Dingboche via the Sherpa villages of Kunde and Khumjung and visit the monastery at Thyangboche.
Day 9 - Acclimatisation walk to Nangkartshang Peak.
Day 10/11 - Trek to Lobuje and ascend Kala Pattar for views of Everest.
Day 12/13 - Cross the Kongma La to Chhukung, ascend Pokalde Peak.
Day 14/16 - Establish base camp and high camp, and climb Island Peak.
Day 17/19 - Return to Lukla.
Day 20 - Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 21 - Morning free in Kathmandu for individual sightseeing or shopping, afternoon depart.
Day 22 - Arrive London. |
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Accommodation
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3 nights hotel, 16 nights camping.
Comfortable Hotel, Lodge or Gite – twin rooms with en suite facilities, reliable electricity and water supply, good service and some added amenities.
Full-service Camping – two person tents sometimes in a private or public campsite that contains a communal ablutions block and other amenities and sometimes in a wild camp with toilet tents and mess tent or dining equipment provided. All camp chores are done for you from erecting / dismantling of your tent, to cooking & washing up.
On the trek we provide two-person tents with sewn-in groundsheets and separate flysheets; we also have dining and toilet tents, campstools and tables. All this is backed up by full camp staff, who take care of all the kitchen arrangements.
Single Accommodation A single room is available in Kathmandu at an extra cost of £10 per night. Please ask your sales consultant if you would like a single room. It is possible to request a single tent on the trek, but this will be subject to availability.
Please note that it will not be possible to have a single tent for the high camp on Island Peak, due to safety
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Holidays
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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