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"Walk Amongst the Himalayan Giants"
Our trek to Everest Base Camp is strenuous but does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. The trek will be rigorous, but it will be at a moderate pace to allow for proper acclimatization and time to take in the breathtaking, unforgettable views of the spectacular Himalayas while enjoying the Nepalese culture. You must be able to hike for 5-7 hours over hilly mountainous terrain with a light day pack. Experienced Sherpa guides will be assisting you. You will be following the classic route to the Everest base camp where you will follow in the footsteps of Sir Edmond Hillary and the famous: Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. The trek passes through some of the most spectacular and incredible mountain scenery on earth and through interesting and friendly Sherpa villages. After a slow and careful walk up to high altitude, with plenty of time for rest and acclimatization, the team will stop at the tiny hamlet beneath Everest: "Gorak Shep". Using Gorak Shep as your base camp (it was also Sir Hillary's) you have an entire day for trekking up to the modern-day Everest base camp, where all of the famous Everest Expeditions now go. The following day we will walk up to the ridge top known as "Kala Patar" for fantastic and breathtaking views of Legendary Mount Everest.
View of 'Mount Everest' from Kala Pattar "Sherpa villages, the world's highest Buddhist monasteries and the highest peaks on earth" You will experience it all and more. Everest Trek Itinerary * Day 1. From Kathmandu to PhakdingFlight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Walk till Phakding crossing the Dudh Kosi river. 4.5 hour trek
Lukla Airport
View of Phakding and Suspension Bridge * Day 2. From Phakding to Namche BazaarUphill to Jorsale, 2800m along the Dudh Kosi. Crossing of the river and rapid ascension of 600m to Namche Bazar, 3446m, large Sherpa market town, with numerous shops, post office, bank. Small monastery. Market on Saturdays. 6 hour trek
View of Namche Bazaar
Walk till Phumki, 3250m, a delightful little village and an easy slope of 3 hours up to Thyangboche, 3860m. Important monastery lead by a well known lama. Visit of the monastery. From here you will be able to admire the Ama Dablam, the Everest, the Lhotse and the Nuptse. 4.5 hour trek
Thyangboche Monastery
Short descent through a forest draped by moss. Manis walls. Crossing of the Imja Khola by a traditional suspended bridge and uphill till Pangboche, 3900m. Visit of the monastery that holds a yeti scalp! A walk through the forest of birch and upwards slope till a grass filled area . Camp at Pheriche,4252m. Clinic of the Himalayan Rescue Association. 6 hour trek
View of Pheriche
Climb of 3 hours up to Duglha, 3500m. Harsh slope of 3 hours till Lobuche, 4925m. Amazing view of the Nuptse. 6 hour trek
The view of Ama Dablam from near Lobuche. *Day 6. From Lobuche to Kala Pattar and return to Lobuche Three hours and half of walk on the moraine leading to Gorak Shep, 5170m. After lunch straight uphill to reach the Kala Pattar (Black Rock), 5550m. Panorama on the Everest. Return to Lobuche. 7 hour trek
From Gorak Shep return to Pheriche passing by Duglha. 5 hour trek
From Pheriche to Phortse passing by Pangboche. 6 hour trek
Mountain view of Phortse *Day 9. From Phortse to Namche Bazar Downhill to Namche Bazar passing by Khumjung. 6 hour trek
Namche Bazaar
Walk up to Ghat along the Dudh Khosi and ascent till the Lukla Airport. 6 hour trek
Lukla * Day 11. From Lukla to KathmanduFlight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Return Flight to Kathmandu
Equipment to bring: You should be bringing rucksacks or 'marine' bags. No hard covered suitcase for your luggage will be carried on the back of the sherpas. These bags should only carry what’s necessary for your hike (13Kgs MAXIMUM). You can leave your city clothes in a bag at the hotel in Kathmandu. Bring the small rucksack for the trek, your passport and other important papers, cameras, water bottles, sun cream, etc.
- Leave your plane ticket at the agency so we can confirm your return flight and to avoid any loss. - Sleeping bag (for temperatures up to -15 °C. (We can arrange for the rent of this in Nepal). - Hiking shoes and a pair of comfortable sneakers, warm socks. - If you bring new shoes be sure to break them in before you arrive. You don’t want blisters. - Fleece jacket, Gore-Tex jacket, shirts, tee-shirts, gloves, sweat-shirts, two long pants, tights. - Anything necessary for your wash and a pharmacy with your personal medicines. - Pocket torch, batteries, toilet paper, pocket knife, sun glasses, hat, woollen scarf, etc. - Hiking sticks could be of great use when walking down hill and could even prevent foot injuries such as ankle sprains. However they cannot be taken as hand luggage so make sure you put them in your baggage hold with something to cover the pointy bits. A gamo bag, is included in the tour price in case of altitude sickness. Do not forget anything. Do and redo your bag. When hiking, it must NOT weigh over 13Kgs. HAVE COMPASSION FOR THE PORTERS! During the trek we provide a marine bag for each person to protect your bag from dust, moisture, etc. "Where to Purchase your Mountain Gear" we highly recommend this store - very knowledgeable
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International Airline Tickets & Flight Information Insurance Check with your insurance agent as to whether you have both medical and evacuation insurance. Our encouragement is for you to have it before you arrive. Helicopter evacuation can be VERY expensive without proper insurance to cover this. Please note that all travel into mountainous and wilderness regions contains a certain amount of risk. Legendary Travel Ltd. assumes no liability in the event of an accident or incident to its customers during all tours. Cost Cost Includes: Three nights deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu, all transfers, one day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, eleven day Everest base camp trek, English speaking guide/s, sherpas, food and accommodations in mountain lodges, domestic flight, gama bag, staff insurance and national park entry fee.Cost excludes: personnel insurance (for rescue in helicopter) International flight to/from Kathmandu, drinks like coke, mineral water, beer, items of a personal nature, etc Package price from Kathmandu $1,499.00 (plus 5% GST) Canadian Funds $250 deposit required at time of booking make cheque payable to: Legendary Tours 5407 Varsity Drive NW Calgary - Alberta - Canada T3B 2Z8 Phone 403 835 2441 or 403 285 8376
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