- 19 Days
- Trekking
The snowcapped summit of Everest, world's highest peak at 29,035', looms over the Khumbu Region of Nepal. Beneath the icy faces of Everest and its neighboring giants, Nuptse and Lhotse, the Khumbu welcomes the foreign trekker with its Sherpa hospitality.
The ethereal beauty of soaring peaks and a rich cultural heritage led to the establishment here of the first national park in the Himalaya: Sagarmatha National Park, after Everest's Nepali name.
Our trekking route begins in Lukla, where we land on a runway surrounded by 20,000' peaks. From there, we ascend the river valley to Kala Pattar (18,200'), visiting Namche Bazaar, Khumjung and Pangboche monasteries, and other mountain villages along the way. At the head of the valley, Kala Pattar provides unobstructed views of the south and west faces of Everest. We then hike past the Khumbu Glacier's tall ice seracs to enter famed Everest Base Camp.
We have carefully paced this two-week trek to allow for ample acclimatization, and to enable you to stop and visit with the locals in tea houses, villages, marketplaces, and Buddhist monasteries.
Trip Highlights
- Amazing shopping and street life in Kathmandu
- Witnessing age-old spiritual practices in Buddhist monasteries
- Participating in Sherpa village life along the trail
- Hiking among many of the highest peaks on earth, including Mt. Everest
- Experienced English Speaking Trip Leader
What's Included
- English-speaking expedition manager
- Nepalese guide and trekking support staff
- Double occupancy hotel accommodations in Kathmandu
- New North Face VE 25 dome tents
- Spacious dining tent with table and chairs
- Environmentally friendly, flushable chemical toilets
- Shower and shower tent
- Trekking permit fees
- Hotel / airport transfers and sightseeing in Kathmandu as per itinerary
