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Everest Area:
The Solu Khumbu region is home to numerous Bhuddist and Sherpa peoples
who are always ready to welcome you with a smile. Manis (stones covered
with Tibetan Bhuddist chants) and prayer flags can be found everywhere.
The mountain peoples have a truly diverse lifestyle and culture. For
example, polyandry (where a woman may take several husbands) is still
practiced by some of the Sherpa peoples.
The attraction is not simply nostalgia for the early pioneers who
explored Khumbu in hob nail boots and tweed jackets. It is also because
the mountain is the highest point on Earth. Besides the outstanding
mountain scenery, trekkers can enjoy stone walled fields and houses,
local foods and above all, get to know the Sherpas and their unique
culture.
Treks in this area range from 7 to 45 days and are tougher than
around Annapurna but no less spectacular.
Everest Base Camp
Grade: 4 Days: 15-16
A 15 day trek similar to the Gokyo / Everest route but omitting the
Gokyo Lakes area. This trek passes through Sherpa villages following the
direct route via Thyangboche to Kala Patthar. Return is via Pangboche
and Phortse villages, which lie high above the junction of the Dudh
Koshi and Imja Khola rivers. Treks in this area range from 7 to 45 days
and are tougher than around Annapurna but no less spectacular.
Gokyo / Everest
Base Camp: Grade: 4 Days: 21-23
This trek aims to explore the Everest region thoroughly. Starting
with a flight to Lukla, one must allow about three weeks among the high
Sherpa villages and the alpine area below the highest mountains in the
world. The route follows the Dudh Koshi to its source near the Gokyo
lakes to the west of Everest base camp.
Trekkers have an opportunity to climb Gokyo Peak (5483 m), which
affords excellent views of Cho Oyu (81564 m), Everest (8848 m), Makalu
(8475 m) and others. From here the trek crosses the Chyugima La pass
into the Everest base camp area. After the vantage point of Kala Patthar,
which affords super views of Mt. Everest, the route circles back via
Thyangboche Monastery to Lukla for the return flight back to Kathmandu.
Treks in this area range from 7 to 45 days and are tougher than
around Annapurna but no less spectacular.
Traditional Base
Camp Route. Grade: 4 Days: 21-23
This 3-week trek follows the classic approach to Sagarmantha
(Everest). It starts with a 7-hour drive to Jiri on the border of
Solu-Khumbhu. The route passes through the Sherpa villages of
Solu-Khumbhu over several challenging passes and through beautiful
forests and farming country.
Once past Lukla we climb to Namche, the main trading village of the
Khumbu, where time is spent acclimatizing before continuing via
Thyangboche monastery to Pheriche, Lobuche and early morning ascent of
Kala Patthar (55,544 m) overlooking the base camp area and offering
super views of Everest, Lhootse, Nuptse and Makalu. Our return to
Kathmandu is via STOL aircraft.
Treks in this area range from 7 to 45 days and are tougher than
around Annapurna but no less spectacular.
Itinerary of Everest Panorama Trek in Detail
Days 01 : Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport by our
representative, transfer to Hotel.
Days 02 : Sight seeing at Kathmandu valley (Visit Kathmandu Durbar
Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath, Bouddhnatah).
Overnight at hotel.
Days 03 : Drive to Jiri (1905meter), 6hrs drive, 120KM, overnight at
Guesthouse.
Days 04 : Trek to Deurali (2705meter), 7hrs walk, overnight at
Guesthouse.
Days 05 : Trek to Sete (2575meter), 6hrs walk, overnight at Guesthouse.
Days 06 : Trek to Junbensi (2675meter), 6.30 hrs walk, overnight at
Guesthouse.
Days 07 : Trek to Nun Thala (2854meter), 7hrs walk, overnight at
Guesthouse.
Days 08 : Trek to Bupsa (2700meter), 6hrs walk, overnight at Guesthouse.
Days 09 : Trek to Surke (2300meter), 5hrs walk, overnight at Guesthouse.
Days 10 : Trek to Phakding (2640meter), 5hrs walk, overnight at
Guesthouse.
Days 11 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (gateway to Mt. Everest � 3440meter),
overnight at Guesthouse.
Days 12 : Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar (short hike to Syangboche to
see the outstanding views of Mt. Everest (8848meter), Lhotse
(8516meter), Amadablam (6812meter), Mt. Thamserku (6608meter etc.),
overnight at Guesthouse.
Days 13 : Trek to Tyangboche (3867meter), 6hrs walk, overnight at
Guesthouse.
Days 14 : Trek to Dingboche (4260meter), 6hrs walk, overnight at
Guesthouse.
Days 15 : Rest at Dingboche (hike to Chhukung, An excellent views Island
Peak, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Baruntse, Peak 38, North face of Mt. Amadablam can
be seen). Overnight at Guesthouse.
Days 16 : Trek to Lobuche (4800meter), 5.30 hrs walk, overnight at
Guesthouse.
Days 17 : Trek to Everest Base Camp (5357meter) and back to Gorakhshep
(5200meter), 9hs walk, overnight at Guesthouse.
Days 18 : Trek to Kalapatthar (5545meter) and back to Pheriche
(4243meter), 7hrs walk, overnight at Guesthouse.
Days 19 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440meter), 6.30 hrs walk, overnight at
Guesthouse.
Days 20 : Trek to Lukla (2800meter), 6 hrs walk, overnight at Guesthosue.
Days 21 : Fly back to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, (35minutes fly).
Days 22 : Extra day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
Days 23 : Transfer to airport, departure onward destination. |
