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18 days - A spectacular trek in the Everest National Park - Colourful Kathmandu - The charming Sherpas - Views of Everest from Kala Patar
Within little more than 2 weeks, this is your chance to visit Everest Basecamp, trek to the exceptional viewpoint of Kala Patar and to experience the wonderful mountain scenery of the Khumbu. A memorable flight from Kathmandu to the airstrip at Lukla takes us into an alpine world where the air is crystal clear and colourful prayer flags flutter from the rooftops. Following the famous "Everest Trail," we trek to the prosperous village of Namche Bazaar and onwards, alongside the torrential Imja Khola, to the high valley below Everest. During the course of this excellent and relatively easy-paced trek, we visit many delightful Sherpa villages, including the stunningly located Thyangboche with its impressive backdrop of Everest and Ama Dablam. Providing outrageous mountain views and a wonderful insight into the way of life of the hardy Sherpas, this is the perfect trip for a first visit to Nepal and the Himalayas.
DURATION: 3 nights hotels, 12 nights camping, 12 days MODERATE trekking, max. altitude - 5600m. All meals included.
Brief Trip Outline & Notes
Day 1. Depart UK.
Day 2. Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Vaishali Hotel in Thamel. (Land only clients join at hotel).
Day 3. Free day in Kathmandu. Sightseeing. Vaishali Hotel.
Day 4. Fly to Lukla (2800m). Trek to Phakding our first camping spot. 2 hours.
Days 5-6. Trek to and rest day in Namche Bazaar (3400m).
Days 7-9. Trek to Thyangboche, Dingboche and Lobuche.
Day 10. Trek to Everest Basecamp (5200m) and Kala Patar (5600m). Camp at Gorak Shep.
Days 11-14. Return trek to Lukla and the Himalaya Lodge via Pangboche, Khumjung and Monjo.
Day 15. Morning flight to Kathmandu. Rest of day is free for sightseeing and shopping.
Day 16. In Kathmandu. Morning sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), the Buddhist stupa Bodnath and the Hindu temple complex of Pashupatinath.
Day 17. Depart Kathmandu. (Land only clients depart).
Day 18. Arrive UK.
