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Your Challenge...Trek to the base of the World’s highest mountain! This world renowned classic trek from Lukla to Kala Patthar takes you through the World’s highest mountain range, and also takes in the most breath-taking mountain scenery ever imaginable. Eight of the world’s 14 highest peaks are found in the Nepalese Himalayas. This challenge takes you to a staggering altitude of 5,545m, with amazing views of Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,511m), Makalu (8,481m), the list of peaks goes on………it’s pure Himalayan magic! Your trek commences from Lukla, into the Sherpa Capital of Namche Bazaar. Continuing up, we trek past the awesome monastery at Tyangboche and then up again to reach our goal – Everest Base Camp, 5,357m. For those with enough energy, we then push onto to summit Kala Patthar (5,545m) for, without a doubt, the best view of Mt Everest and the stunning Khumbu Icefall. Our itinerary has been designed to maximise everyone’s chance of success and the trekking is taken at a measured pace, with proper acclimatisation (98% success rate in 2008). Follow in the footsteps of the World’s greatest explorers and experience the best views of Mt Everest! |
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Your Itinerary...Day 1 – We depart the UK for our overnight to Kathmandu. Day 2 – We arrive into Kathmandu and meet our local Expedition Leader. Day 3 - To help with acclimatisation, embark on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Day 4 – Lukla to Phakding (2,650m): Our Challenge begins! Catch an internal 40 min flight to Lukla, then trek on a wide trail to Phakding. Day 5 – Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,400m): We continue trekking and we see our first glimpse of Mt Everest on the way up! Day 6 – Acclimitisation day at Namche Bazaar Day 7 – Namche Bazaar to Khumjung (3,795m): We trek to Khumjung, and en route, we stop off at the world famous Everest View Hotel for it’s famous Hot Chocolate! Day 8 – Khumjung to Tyangboche (3,867m): Tyangboche is breathtaking – set in a beautiful meadow, high on ridge and home to the famous monastery.
Day 10 - Acclimatisation day at Dingboche Days 11 – Dingboche to Lobuje (4,928m): We witness the huge terminal moraines of the Khumbu Glacier flowing off Mt Everest, as we reach our tea house at Lobuje. Day 12 – Lobuje to Everest Base Camp, then to Gorak Shep (5,280m): Today we reach our goal! We trek up to Gorek Shep and then onto the pray flags that are Everest Base Camp. Glowing in our success, we then descend back to Gorek Shep. Day 13 – Gorek Shep to Kala Patthar, then to Pheriche (4,245m): For those who have the energy, we can tackle the summit of Kala Patthar – a mighty peak which overlooks Base Camp – 5,545m. The views from the summit are breathtaking and the climb is well worth it! Day 14 – Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,400m): We carry on with our descent, were we witness stunning views of the Imja Valley. Day 15 – Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,650m): We continue our descent through blue pine and rhododendron forest to Lukla. Day 16 – We catch our internal flight to Kathmandu. Day 17 – A free day in Kathmandu followed by our Celebratory Dinner! Day 18 – Depart Kathmandu and arrive UK. (Itinerary correct at time of printing, but subject to change) |
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