Trekking in Nepal : Everest High Traverses Trek
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| 25 days - Challenging | Max Altitude: 5545m / 18,300ft |
| Trek Name: Everest High Traverses Trek Trek Code: EVHIT |
Max Group Size: 13 |
| Kathmandu - Lukla - 20 day Everest Lodge + Camping Trek | Cost: $US 1,982 |
| Is this trek for you? | |
| This trek will appeal to those with a good level of fitness who want a close-up encounter with the alpine environment, plus all the features of our other Everest treks (stunning views, wildlife, monasteries, Sherpa culture.). Good leather/goretex boots, gaiters and waterproof shell clothing are essential items, since it may be necessary to walk and camp in snow while negotiating the high passes. You may be walking for 3-8 hours per day. |
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Our trek starts in Lukla after a flight from Kathmandu. Walking slowly and steadily, we follow the classic trail towards Everest, via Namche Bazaar and the beautiful Thyangboche monastery. At Dingboche, we continue west along the Chukhung valley. Rest days are included along the way to ensure that we are properly acclimatized to tackle our first high pass: Khongma La (la means mountain pass) at 5535m will present us with dramatic views of Ama Dablam and Makalu, and a real encounter with the high-altitude environment.
The descent takes us onto the Khumbu Glacier and then to Lobuche in the Khumbu valley. We ascend Kala Patar for breathtaking closeup views of Everest, and an afternoon\'s trip to Everest Base Camp is possible. Back at Lobuche, we head towards our second pass, the Cho La, a traverse with permanent snow leading into the Gokyo valley. There are dazzling turquoise lakes to be explored here, and Gokyo peak to climb for more first-class views of Everest(8848m), its neighbours, and Cho Oyu(8201m) on the Tibetan border.
A scramble over Renjo La brings us into the Bhote Kosi valley, which extends all the way from the border of Tibet and Nepal. We walk along grazing pastures and a trading route used by yak trains from Tibet to Thame. It is a short day from Thame to Namche Bazaar, where we re-trace our earlier steps to Lukla and then fly back to Kathmandu.
| Itinerary: | |
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1360m) transfer to hotel Day 02: Kathmandu, half day sightseeing tour Day 03: Phakding (2600m) Day 04: Namche (3446m) Day 05: Namche, rest & acclimatization Day 06: Thyangboche (3875m) Day 07: Pangboche (3985m) Day 08: Pangboche, (day trip to Amadablam Base Camp) Day 09: Dingboche (4360m) Day 10: Dingboche, rest & acclimatization Day 11: Chukhung (4780m) Day 12: Below Khongma La (5280m) Day 13: Lobuche (4930m) Day 14: Gorak Shep (5160m) Day 15: Dzongla (4843m) Day 16: Gokyo (4750m) Day 17: Gokyo, rest & exploration Day 18: Buffer day Day 19: Below Renjo La (5100m) Day 20: Thame (3810m) Day 21: Monzo (2835m) Day 22: Lukla (2827m) Day 23: Fly back to Kathmandu Day 24: Kathmandu, shopping in Kathmandu Day 25: Departure (Trek ends after breakfast) |
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| Trips Start Dates: | |
| 2010: Mar. 15 ● Apr. 5 ● Oct. 4 2011: Mar. 14 ● Apr. 4 ● Oct. 3 |
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| Price from Kathmandu (US dollars): | |
| Trip Price - $US 1740 Domestic Flight - $US 242 | |
| Included in your trip: | |
| ● Airport transfers ● Half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu ● Domestic flight to/from Lukla & domestic departure taxes ● All other transport ● Services of experienced leaders, trekking guides & porters ● All accommodation (twin share, 4 nights hotels, 20 nights trekking lodges or 2-person tents) ● All meals on trek (24 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 20 dinners) ● Trek pack (sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, kit bag, down jacket) ● Sagarmatha National Park Permit ● Specialized Medical Kit including medical oxygen and Portable Altitude Chamber ● Insurance for all Local Staffs |
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● Visa For a detailed itinerary, please contact us by e-mail. lukla@mos.com.np |
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