EVEREST HIGH VALLEY

This is an outstanding trek, which passes the high valleys of the Khumbu. You get to explore villages and monasteries and to sample the incredible hospitality of the Sherpa people. Flying from Kathmandu to Lukla we follow the Dudh Kosi valley up to the Sherpa capital of Namche. We have time here to acclimatize, before following the quiet trail to Thame village in the Bhote Koshi valley.   
Descending to Khumjung, we are treated to incredible views of Kantega and Thamserku and the Nuptse-Lhotse wall with Everest so realistic above. At Khumjung we camp below Khumbila Peak, home of the patron God of the Khumbu, before continuing up the Dudh Kosi valley to Gokyo’s alpine lakes and an ascent of Gokyo Ri. The views from here are tremendous, a 360 degree panorama of snow-capped peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.
From Gokyo, instead of climbing high pass of Cho La (5330m) we take lower route along the valley and rejoin the main trail to Everest Base Camp via Phortse. Our route provides a magnificent approach to the Khumbu glacier with unbelievable vistas of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.

We follow the Khumbu glacier, first to Lobuche and then to Gorak Shep. Our camp here gives us the opportunity to ascend Kala Pattar for even more fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. We also have a day to visit Everest Base Camp, at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. Our descent will then take us to Dingboche in the Imja valley, before returning to Lukla via Thyangboche and Namche. A flight back to Kathmandu concludes a very unique and memorable trek to the roof of the world.

This trip can be done during March to May [spring] and September to December [autumn].

TRIP FACTS

Trip duration: 21 Days
Grade: Moderate to fairly challenging – Grade Explanation
Activity: Sightseeing and trekking
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: FOT/TH/GAP
Accommodation: Hotel, camping or lodge (tea house)
Transportation: Flights
Maximum altitude: 5554m

[FOT: Fully Organized Trek or Camping Trek
TH: Tea House (Lodge)
GAP: Guide, Accommodation & Porter]

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01 – Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02 – Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03 – Flight to Lukla & Trek to Phading [2656m]
Day 04 – Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 05 – Rest day in Namche
Day 06 – Trek to Thame [3739m]
Day 07 – Trek to Khumjung [3786m]
Day 08 – Trek to Dole [4040m]
Day 09 – Trek to Machermo [4410m]
Day 10 – Trek to Gokyo [4750m]
Day 11 – Ascent of Gokyo Ri [5340m] & Trek to Na [4390m]
Day 12 – Trek to Phortse [3542m]
Day 13 – Trek to Dingboche [4336m]
Day 14 – Trek to Lobuche [4939m]
Day 15 – Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Day 16 – Ascent of Kala pattar (555m) & trek to Everest Base Camp [5357m]
Day 17 – Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 18 – Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 19 – Trek to Lukla [2800m]
Day 20 – Fly to Kathmandu
Day 21 – Depart Kathmandu

PRICE
Per person on twin sharing Single room supplement: USD50

Camping Trek
2 2 2 persons: USD 2435
3-5 persons: USD 2280
6-9 persons: USD 2120
10-14 persons: USD 1955
Lodge Trek
2 persons: USD 1674
3-5 persons: USD 1582
6-9 persons: USD 1487
10-14 persons: USD 1384
GAP Trek
2 persons: USD 1134
3-5 persons: USD 1064
6-9 persons: USD 992
10-14 persons: USD 912
1) Lodge trek
Includes: Accommodation in Lodge, guide, porters and all meals
2) Camping trek
Includes: Guide, Porters, Cook, All meals and tents
3) Guide, Accommodation and Porter trek (GAP trek)
Includes: Accommodation, guide and porters
Excludes: Food

PRICE INCLUDES:
All meals during trek (except for GAP trek)
Accommodation during trek (tent on camping trek, lodge on GAP and lodge trek)
Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare
English speaking local expert guide, porters
Sagarmatha National park fees
3 nights accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on double sharing with breakfast
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees.
Airport transfers and escort
Equipment clothing for porter & staffs
Insurance for all staff & porters

PRICE EXCLUDES:
International flight & departure tax
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
Tips, any expenses of personal nature, client’s insurance.

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