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| Everest Base Camp/ Chola Pass
/ Gokyo Camping Trek (Tour
Code: TRE09C) |
Our 13-day trek offers trekkers the best this
area has to offer without taking too long. This trek is truly an
incredible experience of this magnificent region and its fascinating
people. From Lukla (2,805m/9,200ft) we trek to Namche Bazaar (3,436m/11,270ft)
for a day of acclimatization and optional hikes. From Namche we
explore the Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung before heading
for Thyangboche Monastery. After visiting Chukung Ri we trek to
Lobuche (4,940m/16,200ft) for a day hike to Kala Pathar Everest
view point (5,550m/18,200ft) for a close encounter with Everest.
Surrounded by some of the highest mountains on the Earth you will
bask in this incredible mountain scenery before swinging back by
way of, little visited, Phortse village to fly out of Lukla.
People and culture
Sherpas are main ethnic group who lives around in this region. This
is their heart land and their influence is to be seen everywhere
from their traditional dress to their distinctive houses and monasteries.
There are also minorities of various other groups. Like Rai, Tamang,
Braman and Chhetri.
Flora and Fauna
Up to 4000m you will find dense stands of forest including pine,
oak and the spectacular flowering rhododendrons. In spring all the
hills are riot of colours. There is a good chance of seeing wildlife,
mostly of them are birds. If you are lucky, you may will see musk
deer, barking deer and Himalayan Tahr.
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| Starting
from: |
Kathmandu to Lukla flight. |
| Ending at: |
Lukla to KTM. |
| Grade: |
Moderate-Difficult |
| Highest access
of the trek: |
5500m |
| Culture:
|
Sherpa |
| Mode
of trekking tour: |
Camping |
| Himalayan
sights: |
Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse,
etc |
| Most Attraction
of the trek: |
Close Mountain View, Sherpa villages |
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| Day
to Day Itinerary |
| Day
01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu Airport
& Transfer to Hotel
Welcome dinner in the evening. |
| Day
02 |
Full day Sightseeing
in Kathmandu Valley.
We will be visiting three of the famous heritage sites in
Kathmandu. You will visit first the Swayambunath
Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath
Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge.
The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing
power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims
from all over the world come.
It is a 30 minutes
drive to Boudhanath Stupa,
another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa
is considered one of the biggest in the World. Every morning
and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and
circumambulate enabling the visitors to observe local religious
practices.
One
of the holiest hindu shrines in the world,
The fabulous pagoda houses the linga of Lord Shiva
and people bathe in the Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing
themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live
here. During religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings,
and it is sometimes very crowded.
Bhaktapur
Durbar Square: This former royal palace complex
offers the elegant 15th century Palace of 55 win-dows, artistic
courtyards, the Golden gat.
Patan
Durbar Square : Durbar Square an enchanting melage
of palace buildings, courtyards and pagoda temples, is the
center of Patan's religious and social life. |
| Day
03 |
Kathmandu - Lukla (2860m)
- fly in the morning for 45 minutes then Commence trek to
Phakding (2600m) - 4 hours.
After a very early start and an early take off from Kathmandu
Domestic Airport, a 45-minute flight is all it takes to propel
into the Everest region of Nepal. The landing at Lukla (2800m)
is spectacular and on arrival trekking crew who organize the
luggage and hustle you off for tea will greet you. After a
leisurely lunch you will start the trek in earnest, setting
off for a gentle walk to Phakding (2800m), a further 3 hours
to the north. The trail leads through Lukla, past hotels,
shops and airline offices to the edge of the Lukla plateau
where the trail drops to meet the intersection of the Jiri
trail at Chablung. From here the trail follows the Dudh Kosi
north through the village of Ghat and then finally to Phakding
where you should spend the night. |
| Day
04 |
Phakding - Namche Bazar
(3446m) - 6½ hours.
From Phakding the trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi Valley,
staying 100m above the river on its West Bank. The trail leads
to Jorsale (2810m) where you enter the Sagarmatha (Everest)
National Park. From here you will continue on an ever-steeping
trail to Namche Bazaar (3446m), known simply as Namche. En
route you have cross the spectacular suspension bridge high
above the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and the Dudh Kosi,
and shortly after glimpse first view of Everest, way off to
the northeast. The trail to Namche is steep and long, but
eventually you will reach the remarkable Sherpa capital perched
high on the hillside and dominated to the east by the immense
bulk of Kwangde (6187m). |
| Day
05 |
Namche Bazar, one-day
rest for acclimatization.
Acclimatization is important before trekking higher, and this
is a scheduled stop, which will allow you to gradually become
used to the effects of altitude - the lower pressure and the
thinner air. You can spend the day by taking a side trip to
Thami or Khumjung, by visiting the National Park Visitor Center
on the hill above Namche or by simply resting and browsing
in the shops in the town. Namche is a fascinating place simply
to 'hang out' and take in the culture of the mountains, from
the trading of visiting Tibetans to the stories of departing
mountaineers. |
| Day
06 |
Namche Bazar - Tengboche
(3867m) - 6½ hours.
From Namche you have to trek northeast on a direct line to
Everest, starting up the hill to the Visitor Center and continuing
on a reasonably flat easy trail high above the Dudh Kosi.
Ahead of you can see one of the most beautiful mountains in
the Khumbu - Ama Dablam (6856m), as well as Everest but it
is still far off in the distance. At Sanasa you should branch
off the trail and head up the hill to the small settlement
of Phunki where you will stop for lunch. From here it is a
steady descent to the Tengboche. This is a beautiful settlement
where you can see the famous Tibetan Monastery. This is the
place where you have to spend overnight. |
| Day
07 |
Tengboche - Dingboche
(4343m) - 6 hours.
Descend from Tengboche and cross the Imja Khola, then side
hills gradually to Pangboche. An interesting Gompa site above
the main village. The trekker is the midst of the Himalayas
here with spectacular views all around. Dingboche lying in
a shelter spot above the Imja Khola is generally more attractive.
It is however note that Himalayan Rescue Association has their
aid post at Pheriche. |
| Day
08 |
Dingboche - Lobuche
(4930m) - 5½ hours.
The route past Pheriche slants over a ridge and stays above
the village. It joins the trail below Thungla Beautiful views
of Cholatse 6440m across the valley. After another steep ascend
the trail climbs up and over the terminal moraine of Khumbu
glacier. The trail is rough in the parts. Stark and rugged
beauty creates almost moonscape Campsite at Lobuche a wind
swept collection of huts tucked in a narrow meadow between
the glacier and the Lobuche Peak6145m. Tawoche and Nuptse
are particularly spectacularly from Lobuche towering almost
two kilometers directly overhead. |
| Day
09 |
Lobuche - Gorakhshep (5200m)
- 4 hours. |
| Day
10 |
Gorakhshep - Kalapattar
(5545m) or Everest Base camp 5357m - Lobuche - 6 hours.
Start early in the morning to get Kalapattar. This is the
place from where you can see the wide view of the Everest.
Your dream will come true here. |
| Day
11 |
Lobuche - Pangboche (3985m)
- 6 hours. |
| Day
12 |
Pangboche - Khumjung (3790m)/Khunde
- 7 hours. |
| Day
13 |
Khumjung - Syangboche (3720m)
- Namche Bazar - 4 hours. |
| Day
14 |
Namche Bazar - Phakding (2600m)
- 7 hours. |
| Day
15 |
Phakding-Lukla (2860m) - 3
hours, reconfirm the flight tickets. |
| Day
16 |
Fly to Kathmandu for 45 minutes
from Lukla. |
| Day
17 |
Sightseeing in ancient City
Bhaktapur, Cultural program show with farewell dinner. |
| Day
18 |
Return bus to Kathmandunu |
| Day
19 |
Free day in Kathmandunu |
| Day
20 |
Tour ends |
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Per
Person |
Price (US) |
(€) EURO |
| |
865 |
653 |
Note
: We Need |
Minimun
|
4 Pax |
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Maximum |
12 Pax |
Booking
Open : |
March 12
, 2005 |
| Booking Close
: |
March 12, 2006 |
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Includes on the trekking price:
-
Airport Pickup and Drop
-
All the ground Transportation by
bus
-
4 night hotel in Kathmandu
-
17 night 18 days trekking in Tent
-
All
the meal during the trek
(Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
-
Trek Permit & National Park
fee
-
Trek leader for entire tour (All
camping equipment like tent, Sleeping Bag, Kitchen
Equipment, Jacket etc.)
-
An experience guide (trained by
Ministry of tourism), necessary trekking staff and
their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
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Domostic Airfare (Kathmandu
Lukla, Lukla Kathmandu and domostic airport tax)
Excludes on the trekking price:
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Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International
airfare.
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Items of personal expenses such
as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
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Nepal
entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date
of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies and
Royal Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at
Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
-
All
the entrance fee of temple in Kathmandu
Note : Above
day-to-day Itinerary schedule can be changeable, According
to our valuable clients intention and the situation of
weather.
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