On Top of the World
Visiting: NepalCode: GIEG
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Visiting: Nepal
There's a lot of walking on this trip. Right... that should scare away the lazy sods.
On Top of the World
The rest of you go and get your thermals because we're off to Everest Base Camp, the top of Gokyo Peak (5360m) and Kala Patar.(Was Everest & Gokyo)
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Kathmandu
Or2K cafe has zucchini pie, fresh mint lemonade, falafel, free wi-fi...we think this is going to be the start of a beautiful friendship. Pop on some clean socks because you can't wear your shoes inside.Pre-departure meeting at the hotel and an optional group dinner in the eveningDay
Phakding
After a quick flight you'll get to meet your porters. Explore the village and check out the milky white waters of the Dudh Kosi River.Fly parallel to the Himalayan giants en route to LuklaLand on an airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas in the mid 1960sExplore the village of LuklaBegin the trek and descend to the Dudh Kosi River, en route to a lodge in Phakding(Walking time: approx 3 hours)Day
Namche Bazaar
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Mongla
We'll stop at Khumjung for lunch (dhal bhat, noodles etc), with views of birch forests, grassy slopes, rocky ridges and across to the village of Phortse.Ascend to the airstrip at ShyanbochePass through beautiful birch forest Enjoy magnificent mountain viewsSpot Phortse across the valleyOvernight at the cluster of lodges on the saddle, known as Mongla(Walking time: approx 4 hours)Day
Dole - Machhermo
Acclimatisation is a jerk. Take it easy over the new three days and don't push yourself too hard. Also, a yeti was spotted here in 1974 so be on guard.Day 6Descend to the Dudh Kosi RiverEnjoy excellent views of Kantega, Thamserku and Ama Dablam Experience first sightings of Cho Oyo Pass imposing waterfalls Explore the upper Dole ValleySpend the night in Dole(Walking time: approx 4 hours)Day 7 Ascend gradually to the Dudh Kosi ValleyReach the lodge at MachhermoKeep an eye out for the yeti - it killed 3 yaks and injured a Sherpa girl in 1974(Walking time: approx 3 hours)Day
Gokyo
You'll need a new word to describe the colour blue after seeing the Gokyo Lakes. At Gokyo Peak we'll come face to face with four 8000-metre giants: Everest, Cho Oyo, Lhotse and Makalu.Day 8Climb from the Machhermo Valley on to the steep grassy slopes of the Dudh Kosi ValleyKeep an eye open for Tibetan snow cocksPass through Pangka and on to the jumbled, terminal moraines of Ngozumpa Glacier - the largest glacier in NepalFollow the lateral moraines to the third lake at GokyoReach the lodge, located close to the lake(Walking time: approx 3.5 hours)Day 9Early ascent of Gokyo Peak, boasting the best panoramas in the KhumbuView four 8000-metre peaks - Everest, Cho Oyo, Lhotse and Makalu Spot countless other towering peaks including Gyachung Kang, Cholatse, Taweche and Kangchung.Bird's eye view of the Gokyo lakes and the huge creaking Ngozumpa GlacierDescend back to Gokyo for a late breakfast (Walking time: approx 4 hours)Day
Phortse - Dingboche
Not many groups stop in Phortse, a traditional Sherpa village. It’s our little secret. You're almost completely above the tree-line now so the sunsets are pretty Instagram-worthy.Day 10Continue the descent to Phortse BridgeKeep an eye open for musk deerAscend to the peaceful village of Phortse, with dramatic mountain views(Walking time: approx 5 hours)Day 11Set off on an exposed trail to the Imja KholaKeep eyes peeled for Himalayan tahrEnjoy lunch in PangbochePerhaps see the monastery that once housed a legendary yeti scalpPass the Orsho tea houses Cross the Imja Khola and old glacial moraines to a lodge in DingbocheView huge peaks towering above the eastern end of the valley(Walking time: approx 6 hours)Day
Kala Patar – Everest Base Camp
From Kala Patar you can see Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Taweche, Kantega and Mt Everest. Don’t be surprised if you get a little tear in your eye (um, we mean a bit of dirt). The trek to Base Camp can be done in about three hours. Not bad for a day's work.Day 12From Dingboche, ascend the small ridge behind the village above Pheriche Valley View the peaks of Taweche and Cholatse in the west and Lobuje in the northReach a line of memorial cairns, built in memory of Sherpas and other climbers who have died on various Everest expeditionsArrive at the lodge on Lobuje (Walking time: approx 6 hours)Day 13Head off towards Everest Base CampEncounter yaks and porters supplying food and equipment to expeditions here (March - May)See the notorious Everest Ice Fall(Walking time: approx 3 hours to Gorak Shep, 5 hours round trip to Everest Base Camp)Day
Pheriche - Namche
It's all downhill from here. Visit Thyangboche Monastery and toast what you've just seen over a cup of steaming hot chiyaa (Nepali tea).Day 14Hike surrounded by the mountains - Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Taweche, Kantega and Everest - they're all hereExperience sunrise views from Kala Patar - easily one of the most emotional moments of the trip(Walking time: approx 8 hours)Day 15Great views of the Imja Valley, Ama Dablam and KantegaCross the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River Visit the Thyangboche MonasterySpend the night in Namche Bazaar(Walking time: approx 7 hours)Day
Phakding - Lukla
Our last days of trekking. Cross a big, cliched suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River, then celebrate with your team in Lukla.Day 16Final chance to visit the shops in Namche BazaarExperience Great views of Kusum Kangaru(Walking time: approx 4 hours)Day 17Arrive in Lukla and enjoy free time to celebrate with the groupDay
Kathmandu
You don't need to carbo load anymore. But surely another plate of pasta at Rumdoodle couldn't hurt?Day 18Flight back to KathmanduDay 19The trip ends this morning, but there's plenty more to see in Kathmandu for those who wish to stay onWhile the information presented here details our planned itinerary, including routes taken, activities included, accommodation and meeting times, please accept that unforseen changes may occur. We are constantly on the lookout to improve our program and further enhance your experience. Naturally, we will keep you up to date with any last minute amendments to your tour.
Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
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