Everest Unveiled (Family)

11 days - from $1490

Trek twisting mountain trails and wander winding village lanes on this Himalayan encounter

The Everest Region has arguably the most dramatic scenery in the world and, with flights making the area easily accessible, it is possible to reach the heart of the mountains within a few days. This family trek is taken at a leisurely pace, allowing plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the sensational mountain views and the company of our Sherpa hosts. We spend two days Kathmandu, relaxing and enjoying the mystical shrines and temples of this magical city before flying to Lukla, the starting point of our trek. For the first two days we trek slowly to aid acclimatisation and head north up the Dudh Kosi Valley. Our route takes us through beautiful tracts of pine and rhododendron forest, with the peaks of Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru soaring above the trail. It is a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar (3446m), the capital of the famous Khumbu Sherpas, where we are again rewarded with spectacular mountain vistas. We allow a rest day here to acclimatise and there are options of taking short walks towards Thami Valley and the nearby national park museum. From Namche we follow the trail to Khumjung where the views of Everest, the Lhotse-Nuptse Wall, Ama Dablam and Kantega dominate this peaceful location - surely one of the most tranquil and inspiring places in the world. Our return journey takes us back to the airstrip at Lukla, where we farewell to our new found Sherpa friends and fly back to Kathmandu. There is time to relax, shop or sample the delights of some of the many excellent local restaurants before we end this memorable adventure.

Highlights

• Namche Bazaar – the gateway to the High Himalaya
• Kathmandu’s hidden old town
• Bodhnath Stupa of Kathmandu - one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kathmandu (1360m)2: Kathmandu (1360m)3: Phakding (2652m)4: Monjo (2835m)5: Namche Bazaar (3446m)6: Namche Bazaar (3446m)7: Khumjung (3790m)8: Phakding (2652m)9: Lukla (2800m)10: Kathmandu (1360m)11: Kathmandu (1360m)
Included:

Local tour leader, local guides, airport arrival transfer, transport, porterage on trek, sightseeing and entrance fees.

International flights, airport departure taxes, airport departure transfer, visas, insurance, meals not listed, any optional tours and activities during free time, camera fees, excess baggage charges, showers on trek (if available), tips or gratuities and items of a personal nature.

A good level of fitness is required for this trip. You will be trekking on hilly terrain, generally on well-defined paths, walking about 3-5 hours per day. Altitude may exceed 3000 metres.