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Everest Base Camp
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
15 days (ex Kathmandu)
Highlights:
Experience the exhilaration of reaching Everest base camp, Visit remote monasteries, Admire spectacular Himalayan vistas, Stay in mountain teahouses, Explore exciting Kathmandu,
Trip Code:
NXE
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
USD $870
*(plus local payment USD $200)
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Extras:
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An unforgettable expedition into the most mountainous corner of the world, the Nepalese Himalayas. Everest has traditionally been the ultimate goal for mountaineers and on this challenging expedition, we head towards the Everest base camp. Explore the mountains and valleys around the towering peak, while learning about the traditions and cultures of the famous Sherpa, also spending time in exotic Kathmandu.
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meals included: No meals included
transport: Plane, bus, walking
accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (2 nts), teahouse lodges (12 nts)
budget: Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Wed & Sat
important notes:
1. This trip starts at 1pm on day 1. Please be ready for the group meeting with your local payment.
Day 1 Kathmandu
An excellent launching point for the adventure ahead, vibrant and eclectic Kathmandu is rich in artistic and cultural heritage and full of fascinating sights. If you arrive early, check out Durbar Square, home to the palace of the Kumari Devi, who is considered to be a living goddess.
Days 2-13 Everest Base Camp
Enjoy an opportunity of a lifetime, trekking to magnificent Everest's base camp. Surrounded by the world's most remote and breathtaking mountain scenery, rest overnight in local teahouses and explore the diversity of Himalayan traditions and religion. Gain a respect for the might of Everest and learn about Sherpa culture, chatting with guides who have reached the summit in the village of Phortse Gaon. Following remote mountain paths, cross glaciers, traverse valleys and climb high passes to ascend to the foot of Mt Everest, acclimatising to high altitudes on the way. From base camp, make a tough walk to Kala Pathar at 5,545 m for unforgettable views of Everest, Lhotse and the jagged peaks of this awe-inspiring region. Take it easy on the descent, calling in at Tengboche Monastery and the Sherpa Heritage Foundation, and bidding the mountain goodbye as you leave its slopes.
Days 14-15 Kathmandu
The flight from Lukla back to the capital is short and rewarding, with great views back across our conquered Himalayan slopes. Soak up more of Kathmandu's atmosphere with a spot of shopping among the network of street markets. If shopping is not your thing, take a trip over the Bagmati River to the adjacent city of Patan, with its abundance of temples and monasteries.
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I would certainly recommend this trip. The Himalaya are quite simply the most stunning scenery I have ever seen, and the highly efficient local guides and leader make your trek go without a hitch!
Sean Murphy
The guides and porters were excellent. I think that the accommodations could have been better. A couple of nights we stayed in nicer guest houses ( a friend and I) for only $10/night. The houses you put us in were about $1 a night. Also, I think the trek down could b