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Mt. Everest Base
Camp Instant
Departure - Nepal
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Mt. Everest (Khumbu)
Region (Sagarmatha National Park),
Sagarmatha National Park lies in the northeastern part
of Nepal covering the Khumbu region. The Park was
gazetted on 19 July 1976 with an area of 1,148 square
kilometers that includes the world's highest peak of Mt.
Everest (Sagarmatha). The high mountain peaks of Mt.
Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Khang, Khangtega, Ama
Dablam, Thamserku, Kwangde and Pumori enclose the park
boundary. About 3,500 Sherpa People resides in various
settlements within the park boundary. The Sherpa people
originated in the eastern Tibetan Province of Kham, some
2,000 kilometers away from the present homeland. The
Sherpa people follow the Nying-mapa sect of Tibetan
Buddhism. Since 1950s, the region is attracting large
number of tourist as climbers and trekkers. The Sherpas
are also well known climbers. |
| Trekking
Destination |
Mt.
Everest Base Camp. |
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Highest Point: |
Kalapathar
(5545m). |
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Duration: |
18days/17nights. |
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Walk:
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5 to 7 hours a day
(approximate). |
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Grade: |
Semi-strenuous. |
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Type of the trip: |
Tea-house based
trekking. |
| Option: |
Camping based
trekking (fully organized). Backed by brand-new
like equipments. |
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Cost: |
Requested to
contact us with your options and authentication. |
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Scheduled itinerary:
Day 01.
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Arrival in Kathmandu: Transfer to hotel for check
in and briefing on the trip. An introductory
sightseeing trip to downtown Kathmandu or
explore around hotel depending on your flight
arrival. |
Day 02.
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Kathmandu: Guided sightseeing covering all the
major sightseeing points in and around
Kathmandu, covering the prominent landmarks such
as: Soyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan,
Kumari (the living goddess) Temple and Durbar
Square Kathmandu. |
Day 03.
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Kathmandu to
Lukla(2800m) to Phakding(2600m): After breakfast,
transfer to domestic terminal of Kathmandu
Airport for the 45-minute flight to Lukla,
landing on the STOL runway in the heart Lukla
Village, the gateway to Mt. Everest Region. Meet
our porters and supporting field staffs. After
lunch, proceed to Phakding Village for overnight
accommodation. Trek 2 to 3 hours. |
Day 04.
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Phakding to Namche
Bazaar(3446m): Full day, trekking through pine
forest along with Bhote Koshi River. An easy
walk up to Monjo Check Post, the entrance to the
Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park. After
lunch, steep climb to Namche Bazaar for
overnight accommodation. Trek 4 to 5hours.
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Day 05.
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Namche Bazaar: Full
day rest or sightseeing in and around Namche
Bazaar, acclimatizing to the new altitude before
attempting higher destinations of the trekking
course. Acclimatization. |
Day 06.
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Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche Monastery(3870m): An easy walk to
Somare, the gradual down to Phungitenga for
lunch break. After lunch about an hour steep
climb, then gradual uphill trek to the famous
Tyangboche Monastery. Trek 6 to 7 hours. |
Day 07.
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Tyangboche Monastery to
Pheriche(4242m): Proceed to Pangboche
Village(3901m) for lunch break in the witness of
Mt. Ama Dablam, where there is the oldest
monastery in the Khumbu. After lunch, trek to Pheriche for overnight accommodation enjoying
the panoramic sceneries of high mountains. Trek
5 to 6 hours. |
Day 08.
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Pheriche to Laboche(4930m):
Today, we follow the Khumbu Valley via the tiny
settlement of Dugla and a memorial to those
Sherpas who have died in the region in the
course of climbing expeditions to Mt. Everest.
Following the west bank of Khumbu Glacier, we
reach Lobuche for overnight accommodation. Trek
6 to 7 hours. |
Day 09.
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Laboche to
Gorakshep(5170m): Following the rocky trail
through Khumbu Glacier, we arrive Gorakshep for
lunch break. The route offers panoramic views of
the surrounding mountains including Mt. Pumori
and Nuptse. After lunch rest or explore around
the camp. Trek 3 to 4 hours. |
Day 10.
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Gorakshep to Mt. Everest
Basecamp(5360m) and Gorakshep: The final approach.
An excursion to the Mt. Everest Basecamp having
packed lunch and return to Gorakshep for
overnight accommodation. Trek 6 to 7 hours. |
Day 11.
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Gorakshep to
Kalapathar(5545m) - Laboche: An early morning
climb to the peak of Kalapathar for sunrise and
panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. The
Kalapathar is the best natural tower to view Mt.
Everest at its best. Return to Gorakshep for
breakfast and rest. After lunch, proceed to
Lobuche for overnight accommodation. Trek: 5 to
6 hours. |
Day 12.
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Laboche to Pangboche via
Dingboche: An easy trek to Pangboche enjoying
the sunset view of Mt. Ama Dablam, continuing
gradual descent to Dingboche Village, then an
easy walk to Pangboche. Trek 6 to 7 hours.
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Day 13.
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Pangboche to
Khumzung Village:
Gradual descent to
Deuche, then about 30 minutes uphill trek to
Tyangboche Monastery for lunch break. After
lunch steep descent to Phungitenga Riverside,
then steep uphill trek Khumzung. Explore around
Khumzung Village. Trek 6 to 7
hours. |
Day 14.
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Khumzung to
Phakding via Namche Bazaar: After a short uphill
trek (having a brief coffee break at hotel
Everest View admiring Mt. Everest at its best.
The hotel is one of the highest situated hotels
in the world) steep downhill trek to Namche
Bazaar for lunch break. After lunch, gradual
downhill trek to Phakding. Trek 6 to 7 hours.
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| Day 15. |
Phakding to Lukla:
An easy walk to Ghat village, then gradual
uphill trek to Lukla Airport. Trek 5 to 6 hours. |
| Day 16.
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Lukla to Kathmandu:
After breakfast, transfer to Lukla Airport for
early morning flight to Kathmandu. Check in
hotel. Rest.
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Day 17.
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Kathmandu: After breakfast, visit Pashupatinath
and Bhaktapur. Return to hotel for refreshment.
Evening, sightseeing and shopping around
downtown Kathmandu and Thamel Street. |
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Day 18. |
Transfer to airport. Departure from Kathmandu or make
extension as per your time-frame. |
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Included
(during the trekking/tea-house based):
- Airport
pickups and drops upon your arrival and departure from
Kathmandu and Lukla.
- Full day guided city sightseeing with private vehicle
in Kathmandu and around Kathmandu before and after the
trek.
- Airfare: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu including drop and
pickup from domestic terminal.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu for 4nights.
Based on Tourist Standard/upgradeable/option to exclude.
- Government registered, skilled and trained trekking guides, field staff and porters
to carry your baggage.
- Insurance coverage for
staff and porters.
- Brandnew like heavy duty sleepingbag.
- A map relating the destination.
- Tims card (trek registration card).
- Entry permit fee for Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park.
- English speaking guide during the trip.
- All entry fees to the sightseeing points as per the
itinerary.
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepalese Restaurant
with cultural show
in Kathmandu.
- Government tax and surcharges. |
Extra payable:
- Meals during the trek direct payable to the local
tea-houses.
- Your
personal insurance and rescue cost in case of unexpected
emergency. |
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