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Day 01 :
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Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. |
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Day 02 :
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Sightseeing Tour around the Kathmandu Valley
to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath
stupa, Boudhanath stupa and Pashupatinath |
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Day 03 :
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Fly to Lukla and begin 14-day trek on
Everest Base Camp Trekking
Trekking Day 1 : Lukla to Phakding at
elevation 2600m (3 hrs).
The 35 min flight from Kathmandu brings you
directly into the mountains. Easy trekking
passes by a Gompa on the hill, under a cliff
and alongside the Dudh Koshi River. |
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Day 04 :
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Trekking Day 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar at
3430m (4-5 hrs).
After an hour of hiking to cross the Dhud
Koshi River, one can see Mt. Thamserku
(6608m). Along this trail are rhododendron
forests, magnolias and giant firs. After
reaching Monjo village at 2840m, the
Sagarmatha National Park begins. The park
was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in
1979. |
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Day 05 :
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Trekking Day 3: Acclimatization day in
Namche Bazaar.
As you'll be proceeding to higher,
acclimatization is very important. We will
spend the day by taking a day hike to Thami
or exploring Namche Bazaar. |
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Day 06 :
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Trekking Day 4: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
at 3867m (4-5 hrs)
After a short walk, magnificent views of
Sagarmatha (Everest), Ama Dablam (6865),
Kwandge (6187m), Lotse (8501), Nuptse,
Thamserku, Kantega and a wonderful panaroma
of Himalayan giants. Tengboche is the
largest and most famous monastery in the
Solu Khumbu region with an impressive statue
of Sakyamuni (Buddha). |
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Day 07 :
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Trekking Day 5: Tengboche to Pheriche at
4240m (4-5 hrs)
The trail passes through forests of
rhododendrons, birches, and conifers. The
national bird of Nepal (Danfe) and other
animals like mountain goats are often
spotted. Himalayan views are frequently seen
along the trail. |
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Day 08 :
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Trekking Day 6: Acclimatization day in
Pheriche.
You can spend the whole day relaxing or take
a short hike to Nangkartsang Gompa, from
where you'll have a chance to see a great
view of Mt. Makalu-8475m. |
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Day 09 :
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Trekking Day 7: Pheriche to Lobuche at 4930m
(4-5 hrs)
The trail is mostly uphill for the first
hour until reaching Dughla pass. The trail
then becomes easier until it reaches Lobuche.
On the way, views of Mt. Pumori, Lobuche
Peak and Chola Peak can be seen. |
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Day 10 :
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Trekking Day 8: Lobuche to Gorakshep at
5160m, including Everest Base Camp-EBC (6-7
hrs)
Trek for about 3 hours to Gorakshep and stop
for lunch. After leaving baggage in
Gorakshep, a round trip hike to EBC takes
about 3-4 hours. Views of Kalapther, Khumbhu
Glasier, EBC and many ice lakes. |
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Day 11 :
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Trekking Day 9: Gorakshep to Lobuche via
Kalapatthar (5-6 hrs)
Trek up to Kalapatthar-5545m in the morning
and descend back to Lobuche. |
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Day 12 :
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Trekking Day 10: Lobuche to Dingboche at
4410m (3-4 hrs)
Trek back via Dunghla. |
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Day 13 :
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Trekking Day 11: Dinboche to Tyangboche (4-5
hrs)
Excellent mountain views. |
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Day 14 :
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Trekking Day 12: Tyangboshe to Namche Bazaar
(4-5 hrs)
Trekking through forests of rhododendrons,
birches and conifers with views of the
Himalayas. |
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Day 15 :
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Trekking Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Phakding
(3-4 hrs)
The easy, downhill trail crosses the Dudh
Koshi River many times. |
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Day 16 :
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Trekking Day 14: Phakding to Lukla (3-4 hrs)
Easy trek to Lukla and then relax for the
remainder of the day. |
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Day 17 :
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Morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and
transfer to the hotel. The afternoon is free
for personal activities. |
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Day 18 :
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Sightseeing Tour around the Kathmandu Valley
to Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur. |
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Day 19 :
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A half day of Rafting on the Trishuli River
and then drive south to the Royal Chitwan
National Park. |
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Day 20 :
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Full day of wildlife activities inside the
Royal Chitwan National Park. Jungle safari
on elephant-back or by jeep, river canoeing,
nature walk and cultural program in the
evening. |
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Day 21 :
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Drive to Kathmandu (5-6 hrs) and transfer to
the hotel. Farewell dinner in the evening. |
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Day 22 :
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Transfer to the airport for departure flight |
