EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK in the heart of the khumbu himalaya

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EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK in the heart of the khumbu himalaya Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu, meet our taff and tranfer to Hotel On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport you will be received by

might require while in Nepal. Day 02 Half day guided ighteeing tour in Kathmandu.

1 EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK in the heart of the khumbu himalaya Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu, meet our taff and tranfer to Hotel On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport you will be received by our ground taff who will ecort you to a hotel in the city centre, where one of our guide will give you a briefing on the hotel, Kathmandu, trekking and camping, and other related information that you might require while in Nepal. Day 02 Half day guided ighteeing tour in Kathmandu. O/N Hotel After your firt night in Kathmandu, you will have the opportunity to take a half-day guided ighteeing tour in Kathmandu. Day 03 Fly to Lukla (2,900m). Trek to Phakding, 3-4 hour Thi morning you will fly into Lukla, from where you begin your trek into the Khumbu region. The view from the plane are tunning, providing dramatic cene of terraced hill and the ditant Himalayan giant. After landing we meet our ground crew and begin a 3-4 hour trek to Phakding (2,635m), our night' reting place. Your Financial Protection All monie paid by you for the air holiday package hown [or flight if appropriate] are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number i ATOL For more information ee our booking term and condition.

Day 04 To Namche Bazaar (3,450m), 5-6 hour We continue trekking along the bank of the Dudh Koi, croing thi roaring river on exciting upenion bridge laden with prayer flag.

Day 05 Sighteeing in Namche Bazaar Today i et aide a a ret and acclimatiation day in Namche Bazaar. Namche i the Sherpa capital and a butling village, filled with market and traditional Sherpa houe.

2 Day 04 To Namche Bazaar (3,450m), 5-6 hour We continue trekking along the bank of the Dudh Koi, croing thi roaring river on exciting upenion bridge laden with prayer flag. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climb teeply with breathtaking view to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region. Day 05 Sighteeing in Namche Bazaar Today i et aide a a ret and acclimatiation day in Namche Bazaar. Namche i the Sherpa capital and a butling village, filled with market and traditional Sherpa houe. We will leave on an early morning hike to the Sherpa Mueum from where we can ee view of Mt. Everet, Lhote (the 4th highet peak in the world) and the beautiful Ama Dablam. The Sherpa Mueum houe an exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifetyle and alo a fabulou photography diplay, which you will have time to view. The ret of the day i for private exploration of thi enchanting place. We meet for dinner in the evening. Day 06 To Tyangboche (3,864m), 4-5 hour From Namche Bazaar, we trek along the contour of the hill en route to Thyangboche, with amazing view into the deep and luh valley below. Our route will take u through the piritual centre of the Khumbu. At Thyangboche reide a famou monatery, inide of which are ornate wall hanging, a giant culpture of Buddha, and the muical intrument and robe of the Lama. x Day 07 To Pheriche (4,252m), 4-5 hour Our trek continue along the roaring glacial water of the Dudh Koi with magnificent view of the mountain. We cro another exciting upenion bridge on the Imja Khola, and climb to

Pangboche amongt thouand of Mani tone. From Pangboche the route wind high above the valley floor, paing through variou Sherpa ettlement until we reach our reting place for the next two day, Pheriche.

There i the option of a light hike up the valley for a wider variety of photo and view of the pectacular 6,000m peak of Tawoche, Cholate, Iland Peak and the 8,000m wall of Lhote.

3 Pangboche amongt thouand of Mani tone. From Pangboche the route wind high above the valley floor, paing through variou Sherpa ettlement until we reach our reting place for the next two day, Pheriche. x Day 08 Acclimatiation day in Pheriche Today i et aide a an acclimatization day, now that we have gone above 4,000m. There i the option of a light hike up the valley for a wider variety of photo and view of the pectacular 6,000m peak of Tawoche, Cholate, Iland Peak and the 8,000m wall of Lhote. On a clear day one may ee Mount Makulu, a giant of more than 8,000m and the 5th highet mountain in the world. Day 09 To Lobuche (4,900m) From Pheriche the trail travere through farmland and meadow. We will top in Dzugla (4,570m) for lunch before continuing along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Today we pa by the tone memorial to climber who have died on the mountain around u. Look carefully to find touching memorial to famou mountaineer. We follow the trail to Lobuche and camp jut below the terminal moraine of the tributary glacier. a

Thi wa the original Bae Camp ued by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on their ucceful acent of Everet, before the Bae Camp moved cloer to the mountain on the edge of the Khumbu Icefall.

4 Day 10 Gorak Shep (5,410m) and Kala Pattar (5,550m) An early morning tart bring u cloer to our two objective. We wind our way through the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier to our accommodation at Gorak Shep, ituated at the bae of Kala Patthar. Thi wa the original Bae Camp ued by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on their ucceful acent of Everet, before the Bae Camp moved cloer to the mountain on the edge of the Khumbu Icefall. From Gorak Shep we acend the non-technical Kala Patthar (5,550m) and are rewarded for our effort by unforgettable view. From thi lofty perch we can clearly ee the ummit of Mount Everet, Nupte, Lhote and Ama Dablam. Thi i imply an amazing panorama and we'll allow ample time to avor the reward of our effort. Day 11 To Everet Bae Camp (5,346m), 4-5 hour Today we will journey toward our goal, the Bae Camp of Mount Everet, located at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. We'll pend the night at Everet/Lhote Bae Camp, giving you a chance to thoroughly explore thi hitoric area. Day 12 Decend to Pangboche (3,985 m), 6-7 hour Today we follow the route back down the Khumbu valley to Pangboche in readine for the next phae of our expedition. Day 13 To Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 6-7 hour Back down to what will eem after all our time in the hill the booming town of Namche. Get ready for all thoe luxurie you may have mied.

We will have the day to explore, go hopping, and viit the palace and market.

5 Day 14 To Lukla (2,840m), 6-7 hour Our lat day on the trail, we hike from Namche to Lukla. We tay overnight in Lukla where you ll enjoy a good meal and a drink. Day 15 Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m) The cenic morning flight back to Kathmandu give u one lat chance to ay farewell to the mountain. We will have the day to explore, go hopping, and viit the palace and market. A favourite detination for many i the Monkey Temple, a Buddhit temple ituated on a mall hill that offer panoramic view of the city. Or perhap join the thouand of Hindu who venture to the Pahupatinath temple, one of the mot famou Hindu temple in Nepal; you can alo viit the mot famou Shiva temple in Aia. Day 16 International flight home. Tranfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport for your return flight home.

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