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| Eyeful views of landscape while walking from Jiri; Real Nepalese life style; hamlets, Sherpa home down; unique culture of the Sherpa; Monasteries; amazing view of Mt. Everest; Views of Khumbu Ice - Fall, Scenic mountain flight from Lukla to Kathmandu |
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| Tour Code: |
NTB05 |
| Max. Altitude: |
5545m. |
| Trip Duration: |
28 days |
| Trek Grade: |
Strenuous |
| Activities: |
Trekking + Tour |
| Accommodation: |
Teahouse (Lodge to Lodge) |
| Meals: |
Breakfast, lunch & Dinner |
| Transportation: |
Car / Van / Plane |
| Trek Departure: |
Every day throughout the week |
| Group Size: |
1 (minimum) |
| Best Time: |
Jan, Feb, March, April, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. |
| Per day Hiking: |
5 to 7 hours |
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Everest
base camp trekking with your company was a good
selection. Your professionalism and hos-pitality
was highly appreciated by our members.
Mooil kim
Washington, DC
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This 24 days fascinating trek offers an wonderful opportunity
to climb kalapathar (5,545m), overlooking the base camp
area, superb view of the highest mountains including
Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu etc, and to interact
with the indigenous people. This is considered as the
highly praised trekking route to Everest region. It
was in 1952 when two renowed figures Sir Edmund Hillary
and Mr. Tenzing Sherpa had taken the same route to Mt.
Everest. After a seven hours scenic drive to Jiri, we
follow spectacular route via Solukhumbu area through
the heart of fine Sherpa villages, each village having
something new to offer. It offers an ample chance to
explore beautiful forest, farming country sides and
several monasteries situated at high elevation on the
way to Lukla. Once one has passed Lukla, we climb on
to Namche, the main trading village of the Khumbu area
continuing via Thyangboche monastery to Pherche and
Lobuche.
The trek has got several numbers
of attractions, chief of which are the spectacular scenery,
the unique culture of the Sherpa people of the Solukhumbu,
the region where Mt. Everest and its attendant lesser
peaks are located. |
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Day
01 |
Your
arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport
(TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative,
and transfer to hotel. Overnight at
hotel. B.B. |
Day
02 |
Full
day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath
Temple, Boudhanath,
Swayambhu,
and Kathmandu
durbar square). Overnight at
hotel. B.L.D. |
Day
03 |
Drive
Kathmandu to Jiri (187 km)
7- 8 hours interesting car / van / jeep driving
from Kathmandu. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
04 |
Trek
to Bhandar |
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We
begin the the walk with a climb to the ridge
top at 2400m. Then the trail drops down to
Shivalaya at 1800m. Before the Jiri road was
opened the trek used to go through those,
which at that time was the busiest market
town between Lamosangu and Namche bazaar.
After reaching Shivalaya, we make another
climb to Sangbadanda at 2150m, Kosaribas
at 2500m, then to Bhanjyang, a pass at Bhandar
at 2200m. We can possibly take a detour
between Sangbadanda and Bhandar to visit
Thodung at 3090m. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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Day
05 |
Trek
to Sete |
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Today
the trail drops down to the Likhu Khloa and
crosses the river at 1580m, and tracks along
it to Kenja. Now we make the long climb to
Lamjura pass. The first part of the climb
is quite steep, and then it traverses to Sete,
and abandoned gompa at 2575m. Then we continue
through the villages inhabited by Sherpas
and have both Nepali and Sherpa names. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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Day
06 |
Trek
to Junbesi |
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The
day begins with a long but gradual climb to
the Lamjura pass at 3530m. There you are rewarded
with frost and often snow along the trail
in winter or with flowering rhododendrons
in the spring. Goyem at 3300m. The pass is
the highest point between Jiri and Namche
Bazaar ,there you have good lunch stop. From
the top you descend to Tragdobuk at 2860m,
then to the pretty Sherpa village of Junbesi
at 2675m. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
07 |
Trek
to Nuntala |
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This
day we climb to a ridge at 3080m, from where
Everest slowly begin to appear infront of
your eye, then on to Salung at 2650m. From
Junbesi the trail leads to the hospital and
airstrip at Phaplu and the district headquarters
and bazaar at Salleri. Leaving Salung, we
make our way descending to the Ringmo Khola
at 2650m. The trail ups to Ringmo. There we
see garden of apples and other fruit; the
Apple House offers apple juice, pie and rakshi
(rice spirit). The new trail from here to
Namche Bazaar was built in the 1980s and avoids
many of the steep descents and ascents of
the old route.
We make a short climb from Ringmo Khola
that takes us to the 3071m Trakshindo pass,
then the trail drops down pass the monastery
of the same name, on to Nuntala at 2320m.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
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08 |
Trek
to Khari khola |
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Leaving
Nunthala , the trail continues descending
to the Dudh Koshi (Milk River) where the trail
then ascends through several Sherpa villages,
terraced fields and forests to Khari Khola.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Day 09
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Trek
to Puiyan |
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We
start a day with a climb towards Puiyan through
Sherpa villages and a forest inhabited by
monkeys, passing through a narrow canyon before
arriving at Puiyan. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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Day
10 |
Trek
to Phakding |
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This
day we continue a climb from Puiyan to a ridge
at 2800 metres, before a gradual ascent to
the final ridge, where we descend to Surke
following the trail towards Phakding. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
11 |
Trek
to Namche Bazaar (3440m.). |
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Today
we start at Phakding, from where we head up
the valley, beside the Dudh Kosi, to Sagamartha
National Park. We continue our journey through
the upstream along the riverbank to the confluence
of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi. As our ascent
begins to Namche Bazaar, that provides us
fantastic photographic opportunities as the
peaks of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8511m),
Nuptse (7879m), Arna Dablam (6856m) and Taweche
(6542m) come into view for the first time.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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Day
12 |
Namche
Bazaar - Acclimatization day. |
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The
trail hikes up the Syanboche Airport, and
around Everest View Hotel. From here, we can
see rewarding views of the Himalayas with
a stunning sunrise or sunset over the panorama
of the Khumbu peaks. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
13 |
Trek
to Phorste Drengka (3675m). Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
14 |
Trek
to Machherma (4470m). Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
15 |
Trek
to Gokyo (4790m). Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Day 16 |
Hiking
to Gokyo Ri (5483m) |
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Today
very early in the morning, we begin steep
climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m), provides
us ample rewards as one attempts this trip.
We are fascinated by stunning views of the
supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa
Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of
the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants
as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu (8481m),
Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang (7922m) can
be seen. People those explore the glacier
and Gokyo peak are rewarded here. We will
have time for acclimatization after noon back
to the camp. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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Day
17 |
Trek
to Thangna (foot of the Cho-La pass). Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
18 |
Cross
Cho-La pass (5330m), and trek down to Dzongla
(4830m.). Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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Day
19 |
Trek
to Labuje (4910m). It is an easy day walking
to Labuje. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D.
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Day
20-21 |
Trekking
to Ghorakshep (5160m.) - Kalapathar (5545m.)-
Everest Base Camp (5400 mtrs.) - Ghorakshep-
Labuje. |
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This
day early in the morning, our trek start that
can prove to be both mentally and physically
demanding. Above Lobuche, we follow the path
to reach Ghorak Shep, from where it is about
2 hours hiking to Kala Pattar (5545m), a small,
rocky peak on the southwest ridge of Pumori
- although the scenery is fantastic, it offers
quite hard climb, but the view from the top
surpasses the wildest imagination. We receive
sweet greeting by the huge creaking glaciers
surround us and classic views of Everest.
Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
22 |
Trek
to Tyangboche monastery. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
23 |
Trek
to Khumjung village. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
24 |
Trek
to Phakding. Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
25 |
Trek
to Lukla . Overnight
at Guest House. B.L.D. |
Day
26 |
Morning
flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Overnight
at
hotel. B.B. |
Day
27 |
Leisure
day in Kathmandu (it's also spare day incase
of bad weather in Lukla). Overnight
at
hotel. B.B. |
Day
28 |
Transfer
to Airport for your home departure. Farewell
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Note:
B.B> Bed and Breakfast, B.L.D>
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. |
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| Private Departure Trek cost for above program |
Group Size |
1 (Solo trek) |
2 to 5 |
6 to 9 |
10+ |
Cost per person in USD |
2172.00 |
1610.00 |
1446.00 |
1375.00 |
Single room Supplement in Kathmandu: USD 70 per night
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Note: The trip cost will valid till last December 2008. |
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#Private Departure treks are available on any day all year round, and they can be customized to your travel needs |
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| GROUP DEPARTURE |
| If you would like to join in one of our Group Departure, please follow up the dates as given below. Kindly note that following Starting date will be your arrival date in Kathmandu, Nepal and Ending date will be your return date from Nepal after the trip completion. |
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| Group Dep. Price: USD 1590.00 p.p. (twin sharing)
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Group Size: 02 - 10
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Single room Supplement in Kathmandu: USD 70.00 per night |
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| Group departures in Spring |
in Autumn |
| Starting |
Ending |
Starting |
Ending |
Feb 13 |
March 05 |
Sep 15 |
Oct 12 |
March 02 |
March 29 |
Oct 04 |
Oct 31 |
March 15 |
April 11 |
Oct 19 |
Nov 15 |
March 25 |
April 21 |
Oct 30 |
Nov 26 |
April 03 |
April 30 |
Nov 03 |
Nov 30 |
April 22 |
May 19 |
Nov 17 |
Dec 14 |
May 10 |
June 06 |
Dec 04 |
Dec 31 |
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| The above price includes: |
- Airport / Hotel / Airport
pick up & transfer by car / Van / Bus.
- 4 nights accommodation with
breakfast at deluxe
hotel in Kathmandu as per above program.
- Kathmandu City Tours as
per above program, inclusive of all entry fees, tour
guide, car / van.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and
dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
- 23 nights lodge to lodge
accommodation in the mountain.
- 1 highly experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people), their food, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance (We have insured our staffs by Neco Insurance Company Nepal).
- Surface transfer from Kathmandu
to Jiri by private Car/Van/Bus.
- Domectic flight from Lukla
to Kathmandu (on the way back) & Domestic airport
tax in Lukla.
- First Aid medical kit.
- Sagarmatha National Park
permit.
- Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
- Government taxes.
- Office Service charge.
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| The above price doesn't include: |
- Any
meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
- Travel insurance (if you
want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would
greatly be happy to assist). For detail information
regarding the travel insurance, please click here.
- International air fare to
and from Nepal.
- Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
- Disembarkation Airport Tax
in Nepal - approx. US$ 24.
- Items of a personal nature
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks,
hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone
call, internet.
- Trekking Equipments (down
sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire
or buy in Kathmandu, which would cost approximately
US$ 1 per day per item to hire and US$ 60 to US$ 100
per item to buy). For trekking equipments list info
please click here.
- Tips for guide, porters,
driver...
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NOTE:
Tipping is expected
but it is not mandatory. |
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| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR
CUSTOMERS |
* What type
of shape do I need to be in?
This trek is suitable
for average people who are moderately fit, thus no previous
experience is required. To get condition for the trek,
some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming,
hiking is recommended before you embark on journey.
Person suffering from pre-existing diseases must seek
medical advice before considering the trek. Whilst on
the trek, it is common to experience some discomfort
before being fully acclimatized.
* Do we need any mountaineering
experience?
No mountaineering experience
is required as long as you're in your sound physical
shape & have a sense of adventure will enjoy this
trek.
* Is there any dangers that occur
on these trips (robbery, kidnappings, etc...) due to
Maoist uprising or is it a safe experience?
Nepal is absolutely safe
country to travel. We do take every precaution to ensure
the comfort and safety of the trekkers. In regards to
political stress, everything has returned to normalcy
lately after government - Maoist truce and Maoist party
recently joint political mainstream after historical
peace accord signed by both parties.
* How long have you been in business?
We have been serving in
this field for over a decade and are trustable and government
registered trekking agency.
* Do you have any referral
customers?
To know about our former
clients / clients' referral, please mouse over www.trailblazertrekking.com/testimonials.html,
and you may also watch video testimonial placed at our
site www.trailblazertrekking.comvideo.html.
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Would you like
to extend your holiday? |
If
your answer is yes, there are many options and choices
to extend your holiday before or after
your main trip. Following trips are suggested for your
holiday extensions. |
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