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A. Everest Base Camp/ Kalapathar
(5545m.) Trek grading:
Difficult

The Everest Base Camp trekking course is
most representative of the Nepal
Himalaya; it follows the main route
through the Khumbu region from the
Sherpa town of Namche Bazar, allowing
the trekker to view close at hand some
of the world’s highest and most famous
peaks from Everest on down. The course
is varied-you encounter Lamas and see
Gompas (monasteries), Chorten (Stupas),
and Mani stone (Pryer walls).
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Itinerary of Everest
Base Camp Trekking |
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Day 01 |
KATHMANDU (1360M) You arrive in
Kathmandu and are transferred to the
Hotel. We will discuss the trekking
program and co-ordinate any last-minute
arrangements |
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Day 02 |
KATHMANDU In the
afternoon we explore
Swayambu Stupa, a huge
Buddhist and Hindu
Temple located on a hill
within walking distance
from our hotel. From
here we can see the
Himalayas on a clear
day.
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Day 03 |
PHAKDING (2652M Trekking 3 hours).
In the
early morning we take the spectacular
flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2827m),
flying parallel to the Himalayan giants
bordering Nepal and Tibet. Flight time
is about 40 minutes to the airstrip
built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the
Sherpas in the mid-1960s. After landing
we will have time to explore the village
while the Sherpa crew sort and load the
trekking equipment. In the afternoon, we
begin the trek by descending towards the
Dudh Kosi River, where we join the main
trail to Namche Bazaar, just above
Chaunrikharka (2713m). The walking is
easy and after passing through the small
village of Ghat (2550m), it is a short
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Day 04 |
MONJO (2835M Trekking 3˝
hours).
From Phakding we cross
the river and head up
valley following porters
from the south ferrying
supplies to Namche. The
trail keeps close to the
river valley and is
lined with beautiful
blue pine and
rhododendron forest that
is very spectacular in
the Spring months when
the flowers are in
bloom. We cross the Dudh
Kosi at Benkar where
there are tantalizing
glimpses of the snow
peaks Kusum Kanguru
(6369m) and Thamserku
(6623m). From here it is
only a short walk to
Monjo (2835m) where we
arrive in time for
lunch. We spend the
night in Monjo with the
afternoon free,with the
opportunity to do some
exploring around the
village. The day has
been deliberately kept
short to aid
acclimatization, a very
important process
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Day 05 |
NAMCHE BAZAAR (3446M
Trekking 4 hours). Today
the walking is a little
tougher and includes the
steep ascent to Namche
Bazaar. From Monjo, it
is a short walk to the
entrance of the National
Park before we cross the
Dudh Kosi, to Jorsale
(2805m). The trek
continues upstream on
generally flat terrain,
crossing back to the
right bank, to the
confluence of the Bhote
Kosi and Dudh Kosi
rivers; it is here that
we start the steep
ascent to Namche Bazaar.
After crossing a large
and stable suspension
bridge high above the
river we slowly ascend
at a steady pace towards
Namche. There are some
fantastic photographic
opportunities as the
peaks of Everest, Lhotse,
Nuptse, Ama Dablam and
Taweche (6542m) come
into view for the first
time. After arriving in
Namche, we enjoy lunch
with the afternoon free
to bargain in the shops
for 'Tibetan' artefacts,
or relax and marvel at
the beautiful scenery.
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Day 06 |
NAMCHE BAZAAR.-
Acclimatization day.We remain at Namche
for a second night to allow for proper
acclimatization to the altitude Namche
is a prosperous village, situated in a
large, protected hollow. It gained its
importance during the period when
Tibetan salt was traded for the lowland
grains of Nepal. Today a limited amount
of trade exists at Namche and Tibetans
are often seen in the village trading
rugs and Chinese-made goods, clothing,
salt and dried meat. Also on this day we
will visit the village of Khumjung, and
get our first great views of Everest
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Day 07 |
THYANGBOCHE (3875M walking 6 hours).
From Namche,
we climb towards the park headquarters
and follow a contouring trail high above
the Dudh Kosi river. Above Namche the
route to Thyangboche becomes visible
with the monastery seen below the summit
of Everest and surrounded by Himalayan
peaks. On today's walk there are
opportunities to spot the local
wildlife, including the beautiful Danphe
Pheasant often seen among the birch and
silver fir forest between Shanasa and
Trashinga, and Himalayan Thar on the
high ground above the trail. After
reaching the re-forestation nursery at
Trashinga, the trail drops steeply to
cross the Dudh Kosi at Phunkitenga
(3250m), where we take lunch. In the
afternoon we pass water-driven prayer
wheels and ascend, initially steeply,
through pine, fir, black juniper and
rhododendron forest towards
Thyangboche.(video) The monastery and
our lodge are located in a beautiful
meadow s urrounded by towering Himalayan
peaks in a truly peaceful and tranquil
setting. The most notable peaks seen
from here are Kantega, Ama Dablam -
perhaps the most beautiful peak in the
region - and of course Mount Everest
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Day 08 |
PANGBOCHE (3900M Trekking time 2 hours).
A
short walk up to the traditional Sherpa
village of Pangboche and a visit to the
oldest Gompa in the Khumbu. From
Thyangboche, we descend through forest
of birch, fir, juniper and rhododendron,
to the nunnery at Debuche. Along the way
keep an eye open for Blood and Danphe
Pheasant, Musk Deer and, high on the
steep slopes of the valley, the
Himalayan Thar. After half an hour's
fairly level walking we cross the Imja
Khola and gradually ascend to the
village of Pangboche where the peak of
Ama Dablam dominates the skyline. After
lunch we will take a tour of the village
and perhaps view the beautiful monastery
that once housed the legendary Yeti
scalp.
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Day 09 |
DINGBOCHE(4360M Trekking 4hours). In the
morning our route ascends gradually,
high above the Imja Khola, passing the
teahouses at Orsho before crossing the
Imja Khola and old glacial moraines to
our lodge in the settlement of Dingboche.
The scenery is spectacular: although
Everest has disappeared behind the
Lhotse-Nuptse ridge, the huge peaks that
tower above the eastern end of the
valley are ample compensation. We are
now almost completely above the treeline.
In clear conditions, look out for
spectacular sunsets here and on Ama
Dablam. Today's walk is quite tiring due
to the altitude so it is important to
take notice of your leader's advice and
recommendations regarding rest and fluid
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Day 10 |
DINGBOCHE
,Rest & acclimatization Dingboche is a
beautiful patchwork of small fields
enclosed by stone walls protecting the
crops of barley and potatoes from the
cold winds. It is occupied mainly
through the monsoon months,when large
numbers of yaks are brought here to
graze on the valley pastures. Behind our
lodge the huge rock faces of Taweche
seem to soar to the heavens. Your leader
will advise on activities today; the
short excursion up the valley towards
Chukung is worthwhile. The views are
fantastic in this valley; the towering
south face of Lhotse to the north,
Island Peak in the centre of the valley,
and the fluted ice-walls of unnamed
peaks that line the southern end of the
valley form a hauntingly beautiful
sight.The other option which is better
for acclimatising, is a hike up the hill
behind our lodge will afford great views
of the fifth highest mountain in the
world, Makalu (8481m), which is not
visible from the valley floor
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Day 11 |
LOBUJE (4930M Trekking 6hours).
In the
morning we ascend the small ridge behind
the village above the Pheriche valley.
From the chorten at the top, Taweche and
Cholatse (6440m) make for a striking
scene as they seem to lean forwards from
across the valley in the west. To the
north, Lobuje Peak (6119m) and the
snowfields of the Cho La dominate the
skyline. The walking is now generally
fairly flat on wide-open fields, but do
take your time and ensure you are well
hydrated. Late in the morning we cross
the Khumbu Khola at Dughla (4620m) and
take a light lunch at the foot of the
huge terminal moraines of the Khumbu
Glacier flowing off Everest. In the
afternoon, there is a solid and quite
steep climb on a rocky trail to the top
of the moraine. On the crest of the
ridge, you pass a line of memorial
cairns, built in memory of the Sherpas
and climbers who have died on various
Everest expeditions over the last 50
years. From here the view is
spectacular, Pumori (7145m) Lingtren
(6697m), Khumbutse (6623m), and across
the border in Tibet, Changtse (7550m)
are seen at the head of the valley,
whilst Everest is hidden behind the
towering walls of Nuptse and Lhotse. We
then follow the valley stream to our
lodge at Lobuje, arriving early
afternoon. Today is a tiring day but the
fantastic scenery makes it all very
worthwhile.
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Day 12 |
Kala Pattar ,base camp.(5160M Trekking
10 hours round trip).
After an
early rise, we have a short trek to
Gorak Shep where we will have breakfast
and some tea before beginning the walk
up to Kala Pattar. (5545m)A gradual
ascent enables you to build the slow,
steady rhythm required when walking at
high altitude. From the lodge the ascent
is quite steep, so start very slowly and
try to ascend at steady rhythmic pace.
Our goal Kala Patar, is the rocky
hilltop below Pumori. It is a tough
walk, but the view from the top
surpasses the wildest imagination. It
will probably take a good hour and a
half to reach the summit from Gorak Shep,
although lower viewpoints will provide
views almost as good. Pumori, Nuptse,
Changtse, Ama Dablam, Taweche, Kantega
and Everest - the highest mountain in
the world - surround us(video), and some
200 metres below, the area of the
Everest Base Camp can be seen in a bowl
at the bottom of the Khumbu Ice Fall.
For many trekkers, reaching Kala Pattar
is a very emotional experience and it is
worthwhile spending as long as you wish
to savour this special moment. The
descent back down to Gorak Shep is easy,
Upon arrival in our lodge in Lobuche,
hot tea will be waiting and a short time
later our evening meal.
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Day 13 |
Pangboche. (3875M Trekking 5 hours).
From Lobuje we re-trace our steps to
Dughla: it seems much quicker and easier
going down! From here we take a
different route from our ascent,
following the wide alpine valley covered
in scrub juniper through to the
temporary settlement of Phulung Karpo
(4343m), and then to Pheriche.There is
also a Trekkers' Aid Post here,
supported by the Himalayan Rescue
Association which, although not manned
year round, is well worth a visit if
open. From Pheriche we cross the Khumbu
Khola and ascend a short steep trail to
the top of a small ridge for great views
of the Imja valley, Ama Dablam and
Kantega. We then descend to the small
settlements at Orsho and Shomare, and
then to Lower Pangboche to our Lodge |
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Day 14 |
NAMCHE BAZAAR (3446M Trekking 5 hours).
After
breakfast we descend steeply through
beautiful forest of juniper,
rhododendron and fir to Thyanboche and
then down again to Phunkitenga. After a
welcome break and perhaps a cup of tea
we cross the Dudh Kosi, and ascend to
Trashinga. From here the trail contours
high above the valley through Sanasa,
before returning to Namche Bazaar where
we spend the night
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Day 15 |
We
follow the trail through Jorsale and
back to Phakding where we take lunch. In
the afternoon it is a short walk with
great views of Kusum Kangaru back to our
lodge in Lukla. |
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Day 16 |
KATHMANDU
We rise
early in the morning to be ready for the
arrival of the aircraft, for the back to
Kathmandu. We will be met with Angel
Tour Trekking Operator staff at the
airport and transferred to our Hotel. |
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Day 17 |
KATHMANDU
Free in Kathmandu with a visit to
Bodanath Stupa and in the evening a
farewell meal and culture show. |
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Day 18 |
KATHMANDU
After
breakfast we say farewell to you to
continue your journey or we transfer you
to the airport for your flight home.
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Note : We organize both
Individual and Group Treks. But if any
one individuals or small group wants to
join with other group then please see
our Fixed Date Departure and do inquiry
with us. But some time due to excessive
number of people in fix date departure
we may not join you too.
Fix Date
Departure : But
if you are interested to join with group, please choose below mention departure
dates as per your requirement. We will try to arrange group for you.
2010
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5, 16 |
4, 12, 25 |
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8, 14, 24 | 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 25
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18, 27 |
8, 14, 26 |
B.
Trek to Everest base camp and Gokyo
Everest Gokyo Trek
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Day 01 |
Kathmandu to Lukla By
fly and trek to Phakding
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Day 02 |
Phakding to Namche
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Day 03 |
Namche rest for acclimatization and look
around Syangboche. |
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Day 04 |
Namche to Tengboche(we
can see the buddhist
monastery)
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Day 05 |
Tengboche to Dingboche
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Day 06 |
Dingboche rest for acclimatization . |
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Day 07 |
Dingboche to Lobuche
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Day 08 |
Lobuche to Kalapattar(5545m) from where
we can see the Mt. Everest very near and
clearly then back to Lobuche and camp.
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Day 09 |
Lobuche to Zongla
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Day 10 |
Zonggla to Thangna
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Day 11 |
Thangna to Gokyo Lake which is very nice
lake on the such a like this high(4750m)
place.
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Day 12 |
Gokyo lake to Gokyo peak and climb down
to Gokyo lake.
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Day 13 |
Gokyo Lake to Dole
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Day 14 |
Dole to Namche
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Day 15 |
Namche to Phakding to Lukla
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Day 16 |
Lukla to Kathmandu by fly. |
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Note : We organize both
Individual and Group Treks. But if any
one individuals or small group wants to
join with other group then please see
our Fixed Date Departure and do inquiry
with us. But some time due to excessive
number of people in fix date departure
we may not join you too.
Fix Date
Departure : But
if you are interested to join with group, please choose below mention departure
dates as per your requirement. We will try to arrange group for you.
2010
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January |
February |
March |
April |
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6, 20, |
10, 19, 27 |
Instead of fly we can start from Jiri
and trek back to Jiri (for 28 days)or
one way fly also possible, and it takes
for 3 weeks.
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