Thursday, August 13, 2009

Everest View Trekking

The Everest or Khumbu region is justifiably the most famous of all trekking and mountain regions. Populated by Sherpas, the attractions of this area are the majestic mountains, the high mountain villages, the isolated monasteries, and the local peoples. This area includes the highest mountain in the world, Everest at 8848m, and many of the world's 8000m peaks such as Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu. First climbed in 1953, Everest still holds a fascination for many, however the Everest region boasts many more spectacular and beautiful mountains, as well as some of the most rewarding trekking anywhere in the world.

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The Everest View Trek
Whilst for many a visit to the foot of Mount Everest is a personal goal, for some it is enough to visit the Everest or Khumbu region and experience the culture, the people, and the spectacular scenery. The Everest View trek is a shorter trek than the Base Camp trek with the famous Tengpoche monastery at 3870m being the high point.

It is designed for those who wish to experience this region without ascending to high altitude. Entry to the Khumbu is by air into the airstrip at Lukla, and from here we follow the route of the Base Camp trek to Tengpoche monastery. From here we obtain breathtaking views of Everest as it rises above the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge, as well as a superb view of one of Nepal's most beautiful mountains, Ama Dablam - the 'Matterhorn of the Khumbu'. From here we return to Lukla by a slightly different route via Khumjung.

Trekking/Everest View
Description | Itinerary

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Everest View
Outline itinerary
Day Program Altitude
1 Arrive Kathmandu,
transfer from airport to hotel

2 At free time in Kathmandu,
preparation for trek

3 Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding 2800m
4 Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m
5 Acclimatisation day in Namche 3440m
6 Namche to Tengpoche 3870m
7 Tengpoche to Khumjung 3790m
8 Khumjung to Jorsale 2830m
9 Jorsale to Lukla 2800m
10 Fly to Kathmandu
11 At leisure in Kathmandu
12 Transfer from hotel to airport, fly home

Everest View
Trek Summary
Duration:
12 days
Trek days:
7 days
Hotel:
4 nights in Kathmandu
Maximum altitude:
3870m
Dates:
4 - 15 October 2009
1 - 12 November 2009
4 - 15 April 2010
2 - 13 May 2010
3 - 14 October 2010
31 October -
11 November 2010
or custom date
Price:
$1,100

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