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 Tibet Tour |
We offer a choice of overland  journeys, fly-in fly-out arrangements and short treks in Tibet, taking in Lhasa, |
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| Bhutan Tour |
We offer a choice  of easy and more challenging treks in this eastern tea-growing region of the Himalaya, |
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| Ladhakh Tour |
The barren but  alluring landscapes of Ladhakh and its heritage and people are in many ways like those of Tibet, |
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| >> Everest trek |
| Trekking : |
14 Days |
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February/April/October/December |
| Costs : |
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 Many people have dreamed of setting eyes on the highest mountain in the world. Following the spectacular achievements of early climbing expeditions, the 8848m mountain has lured recreational climbers to scale it and trekkers to gaze on its icy ramparts. In doing so, they have discovered the immense beauty of the Khumbu region as a whole, whose friendly, enterprising Sherpa people and their villages are steeped in Buddhist tradition. Naturally, the trail to the base camp of the mountain has become one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal, yet few visitors return from the trek unmoved by the experience of being right in among the highest peaks in the world.
From Kathmandu we fly to Lukla, where landing at its tiny airstrip is an adventure in itself. We spend several days trekking through the homelands of the Sherpa people, among their villages and Buddhist monasteries, with distant views of Everest and neighbouring Ama Dablam, considered by many to be among the most beautiful mountains in Nepal. We rest for a day at Namche Bazaar, the bustling market town in the heart of Sherpa country, and at Pheriche a cluster of houses set among the high summer grazing pastures of the region. These rest days allow time to soak up the  atmosphere and to acclimatise, an important factor in your enjoyment of the trek. Those who have fully acclimatised can reach Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall but without doubt, the highlight for most will be the awe-inspiring views which unfold from the summit of Kala Pattar - the chaotic ice sculptures of the Khumbu Glacier, Nuptse and the south-west face of Everest itself. Not forgetting, of course, the personal sense of achievement that many experience at the end of their trek, when it is all over and we fly back to Kathmandu.
Fitness & Experience : During the trek we follow the main Everest Base Camp Trail, the route pioneered and still used by many climbing expeditions. The trail is well maintained and apart from the walk up Kala Pattar and the final stretch to base camp, not particularly difficult. Most trekking days allow ample time to cover the distance at a leisurely pace and rest days allow for acclimatisation. To enjoy the trek fully you need to be fit and a regular hill walker. Previous trekking experience is an asset, but is not essential |
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| Outline Itinerary : |
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Arrive Kathmandu - transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free. |
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Sightseeing tour of historic Kathmandu and its temples. Time at leisure to shop and explore. |
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Spectacular flight Kathmandu-Lukla. Start trekking. |
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Trekking among the dramatic mountains and Sherpa villages of the Khumbu region to Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. |
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Fly back to Kathmandu. |
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Free in Kathmandu. |
| Day 19: |
Departure to onward place. |
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