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Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m). On arrival, meet assist and transfer to Hotel. Remaining day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. |
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AM: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath.
PM: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Bodhnath.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. |
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Kathmandu – Lukla (2827m) - Phakding (2652m)
Transfer to airport. Fly to Lukla (2834 m) from Kathmandu a small airstrip in the Everest area. Start trekking upon arrival and walk through Chaumrikharka upto Dudhkosi Valley. Camp at Phakding just beside the Dudhkoshi River. (Walking hours - 4). |
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Monjo (2835m)
Walk through Hillary way and crossing the Pass to Monjo. In Monjo, we arrive at the entry point of the Sagarmatha National Park.
(Walking hours - 4) |
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Namche bazaar (3446m)
Today’s walk includes a steep climb to Namche bazaar, the largest settlement in the Khumbu area. The rest of the day is spent at Namche exploring this quaint village. If we happen to be there on a Saturday, we can witness the weekly market, which besides offering different merchandise to the neighboring villagers also is an important social event for the shapers. (Walking hours - 4). |
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Namche bazaar (3446m)
Rest day in Namche bazaar for acclimatization. Visit local bazaar. |
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Thame (3850 m)
We walk to the west to reach Thame. On a clear day, breathtaking views of Ama Dablam, Kwangde, Thamserku, Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru. Worth visiting is the Thame Monastery which lies on the old Pilgrims route to Tibet. |
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Khumjung (3790m)
To Khumjung which is one of the most beautiful Sherpa Village. From here again good view of Ama Dablam, the most beautiful mountain of the |
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Phortse
First downhill to Dudh Kosi river and then uphill (about 700 m) to Phortse. |
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Thyangboche (3867m)
We take the direct route to Thyangboche via the small village of Phunki from where the trail climbs steeply as it follows the side of a hill up to the saddle on which the Thyangboche monastery is located. View of Everest is simply splendid. The main monastery in Thayngboche burned down a few years ago and a new one has been built very recently. (Walking hours - 5). |
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Namche bazaar
First walk down to Phunki (3250m). Then via Khumjung back to Namche bazaar. |
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Lukla
We follow the Dudh koshi river and return by the same route via Phakding to Lukla. |
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Lukla/Kathmandu
In the morning we fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel Tibet. |
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Kathmandu
Buffer day / free day for self exploration in Kathmandu.
Two bufer days in Kathmandu. (Lukla flights being weather dependent). |
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Evening: Farewell dinner at Nepali restaurant with cultural dance program. |
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Transfer to airport for onward flight. |
