Everest Trek (19 days in Nepal)
This 15 days trek begins with an "eye opening" flight to Lukla at 2800 meters. The trek passes through the picturesque Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar to Gorak Shep culminating in the "ascent" of Kala Pattar (5500 m) from where classic views of Everest and its surrounding peaks are available. Most of the trek is spent above altitudes of 3000 meters in the Khumbu and Imja valleys whose skylines are dominated by the massive peaks of the Eastern Himalaya. Although this is a short trek, by Nepal standards, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the culture of the Sherpas, visit ancient monasteries and learn how Lamaistic Buddhism influences Sherpa life. Stop at any of the numerous tea houses sip a glass of sweetened tea or Chang (millet beer) and get a taste of hospitality unique to the Sherpas
Beautiful, multi-hued prayer flags, prayer wheels and intricately-carved mani stones line every hilltop, rock wall and trail side singing prayers to the gods with every breeze and every passing traveller.
| Day 01 – 02 | Arrive in Kathmandu and final preparation for trek | | Day 03 – 17 | Fly Kathmandu Lukla, begin your classic trek to Namche, the heart of Sherpa viallges, Thengboche a beautiful village with great views of Mt. Everest and Amadablam, climb gradually through the different Sherpa villages to the ridge at Kalapatter from where one of the most spectacular mountains views in the world, Return to Namche and Lukla. | | Day 18 – 19 | Fly out and depart Nepal. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 30 January 2006 )
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