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 Trekking
to base camp of the world’s tallest peak, the Mt.
Everest (8,850m) is a thrilling experience in itself.
Starting from Kathmandu with a short flight to Lukla,
the aerial views of some of the highest mountains
Langtang, Jugal Himal, Gaurishankar, Melungtse are
spectacular before the flight enters the Khumbu region.
The trekking course follows through the Khumbu region
from the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar and it passes
through forest of rhododendron, pine juniper and Gompas
(monasteries), Chorten (stupas) and mani walls (prayer
walls of stone) that are abundant in this area. The
Thyangboche monastery, where Mani Rimdu festival is held
every October or November is the great cultural and
religious center for the people of Solu Khumbu.
Proceeding further up and from Lobuche the path is clear
and pleasant at first and then it climbs, twisting and
threading its way onto the rough moraine of the Khangri
Glacier and finally to Gorak Shep. From Gorak Shep, Kala
Pattar is about two hours walk. The sunrise view from
Kala Pattar is a rare and rewarding experience. Kala
Pattar (Black rock) is the most popular viewpoint of the
Everest region. Walk to the base camp can be interesting
although there are no views of Mt. Everest. The
descending trails involve nearly the same route down to
Lukla for a flight back to Kathmandu. |
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Day 01:
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Morning, transfer to the
airport and fly Kathmandu/Lukla (2,830m). Trek to
Phakding (2,650m) 4 hrs. walk. (L,D)
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Day 02:
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Trek from Phakding to
Namche Bazaar (3,450m) 6 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 03:
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Rest day in Namche Bazaar
for acclimatization. (B,L,D)
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Day 04: |
Trek from Namche Bazaar to
Thyangboche (3,870m) 5 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 05:
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Trek from Thyangboche to
Dingboche (4,350m) 6 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 06:
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Short hike to Bibre
(4,571m) 3 hrs. walk or Chukhung Ri (5,559m) 6 hrs walk.
Return to Dingboche. (B,L,D)
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Day 07:
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Trek from Dingboche to
Lobuche (4,930m) 6 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 08:
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Trek from Lobuche to
Gorakshep (5,150m) with excursion to Kala Pattar
(5,550m) 7 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 09:
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Short trek from Gorakshep
to Base camp (5,356m) and return Gorak Shep. (B,L,D)
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Day 10: |
Trek down from Gorakshep to
Lobuche (4,930m) 4 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 11:
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Trek from Lobuche to
Pangboche (3,900m) 6 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 12:
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Trek from Pangboche to
Khumjung (3,790m) 6 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 13:
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Trek from Khumjung to
Benkar (2,905m) 5 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 14:
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Trek from Benkar to Lukla
(2,830m) 5 hrs. walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 15:
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Fly Lukla/Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. (B)
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