Everest Base Camp18 days - from $2340• 12-day trek on the renowned Everest expedition route
• Ascend Kala Pattar for amazing views of Base Camp & Everest summit
• Meet the Sherpa people in traditional villages en route Read more...
The Trail From Lukla
After flying into Lukla we trek along the banks of the Dudh Kosi river through pine and rhododendron forest, to Namche Bazaar. This is the main trading post of the Sherpa people as well as being the headquaters for the Sagamatha National Park. Along the way we see the colourful fluttering prayer flags and Buddhist monasteries of traditional Sherpa villages and have a good chance of spotting the Himalayan Tahr, a type of goat/antelope.
Kala Pattar & Everest Views
From Namche we follow a spectacular and very picturesque Himalayan trail to ascend to Thyangboche, a lofty Buddhist monastery with superb vistas of Ama Dablam (6856m), Lhotse (8512m), and Everest (8848m). Continuing up to higher altitude, we make our ascent of Kala Pattar (5545m) overlooking Base Camp, for unobstructed close-up views of Everest that would not be possible from Base Camp itself.
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Itinerary:Day 1 Join Kathmandu. 2 In Kathmandu; city tour. 3 Fly to Lukla; start 12-day Everest Base camp trek. 4 to 14 On trek; last night in Lukla. 15 Fly Kathmandu. 16 to 17 In Kathmandu; visit Pashupatinath and Bodnath; optional excursion to Bhaktapur and Swayambunath. 18 End Kathmandu. Accommodation: 5nts hotel, 12nts camping - Kathmandu hotel graded comfortable - full-service camping graded basic; 17 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 12 dinners included.
Transport: On foot/Flights/Bus.
Comment: A classic trek for strong mountain walkers only, you need to be very fit and have prepared to enjoy this trek. Max. altitude 5545m - graded as a tough trek (averaging 7-8hrs a day) due to terrain, altitude and distance trekked.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), Sherpas, porters or pack animals and some local guides.
Trip Reference: EB
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Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.
The price of a Single Room Option does not necessarily guarantee a single room for every night of the tour.
For more information, please refer to the trip dossier / more details for this tour.
Single rooms are available for
this tour at a supplement from US$ 590, depending on availability.
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