NEPAL & TIBET
Everest Trek - "Mother of the Universe"
Mt. Everest.... The allure of Sagarmatha, "Mother of the Universe", is well known throughout the world. Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay first reached the summit of the world's highest peak via the treacherous Khumbu Icefall in May, 1953. It is Norgay who said, "The pull of Everest was stronger for me than any force on the earth."
This classic trek into the Solu-Khumbu region begins with a spectacular mountain flight to Lukla. Over the next few days trekking along the Dudh Kosi (Milk River), you will make your ascent into Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park and to the Sherpa capital Namche Bazaar. Here you will take a couple of days to rest and explore. To aid acclimatization, you can day hike to Khumjung village where you can visit the Hillary school, have fresh bread at the world's highest bakery and explore the area on your own. We'll rise early to watch the sunrise color Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Thamserku and the surrounding peaks.
From Namche, we will continue on to Tengboche. With its beautiful Buddhist monastery, this small village is considered the spiritual center of the Khumbu area. We will gradually make our ascent to Dengboche, Lobuche and finally along the glacial moraine to Gorak Shep at the base of Kala Pattar, staying a couple of days for exploration and acclimatization. You will have the option of a sunset or sunrise trek to the 18,188' summit of Kala Pattar for a panoramic view of some of the world's highest mountains including Everest at 29,035', Nuptse and Pumori. You'll make the 3-hour trek on to Everest Base Camp where, depending on season, you'll see mountaineering expeditions preparing for their ascent to the highest peak in the world, beginning with the spectacular Khumbu Icefall.
Itinerary Price Trip Specifics
Day 1
Depart from your home to Kathmandu
Day 2
Fly to Lukla (2750m); trek to Phakding (2760m); overnight Arun Lodge
Day 3
Trek Namche Bazaar (3420m.)
Day 4
Rest/Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar; optional day hikes - Khumjung, etc.
Day 5
Trek Tengboche (3812m.); visit monastery
Day 6
Trek Dengboche (4340m.)
Day 7
Rest/Acclimatization day in Dengboche; optional day hikes
Day 8
Trek Lobuche(4850m.)
Day 9
Trek Gorak Shep (5080m.); optional sunset climb Kala Pattar. overnight in dormitory lodge
Day 10
Sunrise climb of Kala Pattar (5545m.); trek to Everest base camp (5270m.); overnight Lobuche
Day 11
Trek to Pheriche
Day 12
Trek to Deboche
Day 13
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Day 14
Trek Lukla; Sherpa party
Day 15
Early morning flight to Kathmandu; free afternoon. Overnight Hotel.
Day 16
Transfer to airport for return flight home.
NB: Leisure day (1-2 days) is necessary in the Everest trek. Occationally the Lukla flight will get canceled due to bad weather.
Per Person: TBA
Single Supplement: TBA
Cost Includes:
- Free International airport pickup and drop by private van/bus service
- Trekking conservation permit
- Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu round flight ticket
- 14 days teahouse trek with guide, porter food and accommodation
- Domestic Airport pickup service
- Two night hotel accommodations in Kathmandu before and after the trek
Cost does not include:
- Visa fees
- Insurance - Click here to purchase insurance.
- Personal drinks and bar bill
- Food other than Kathmandu
- Evacuation cost in case of emergency
- Tips for the guide and porter
- Any other cost which is not mentioned above
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