17 days Phaplu
- EBC Trek, Grade: Strenuous
This longer approach to Mt
Everest follows in the footsteps of the early expeditions but with a
slight variation. To avoid the long bus drive to the original trailhead
of Jiri we fly into Phaplu to begin our trek through the much quieter
Solu region of the Solu-Khumbu. We cross the Trakshindo La before
descending towards the raging river of the Dudh Kosi. We follow the
"milk river" north through terraced hillsides and small villages to join
the main Everest trail below Lukla. By now you will have had time to
adjust to life on the trail and with the benefits of increased fitness
make the ascent to Namche Bazaar. Once in the Khumbu region the mountain
views improve with every step - Kwangde, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama
Dablam, the "horse saddle" of Kanteiga and of course the summit of
Everest itself. We allow ample time for acclimatization and exploration
of the area in preparation for the ascent of Kala Pattar (5545m). A down
departure from Lobuche sees us wending our way through glacial moraine
until the peak comes into view. Finally we reach the summit to be
rewarded with the famous view of the south face of Everest. We return
via a different route through Pangboche to Lukla for the spectacular
flight back to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
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Day 01: |
Upon arrival in Kathmandu
a representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to
your Hotel. |
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Day 02: |
Trek
preparation day. You are free to do some exploring on your own.
Evening, tour briefing. O/N hotel. |
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Day 03: |
Early morning fly to
Phaplu (2600m). |
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Day 04: |
Trek to Ringmu (2800m).
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Day 05: |
Trek to Kharikhola
(2050m). |
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Day 06: |
Trek to Surke (2339m). |
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Day 07: |
Trek to Phakding (2830m). |
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Day 08: |
Trek to Namche Bazaar
(3444m). |
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Day 09: |
Rest day at Namche Bazaar for
acclimatization. |
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Day 10: |
Trek to Tengboche Monastery
(3875m). |
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Day 11: |
Trek to Dingboche (4360m). |
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Day 12: |
Rest day at Namche Bazaar for
acclimatization. |
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Day 13: |
Trek to Lobuje (4930m). |
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Day 14: |
Trek to Gorakshep (5240m) &
then to Kala Pathar (5545m). Trek back to Lobuje (4930m). |
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Day 15: |
Trek to Pangbuche (3985m). |
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Day 16: |
Trek to Khumjung (3779m). |
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Day 17: |
Trek to Jorsalla (2800m).
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Day 18: |
Trek to Lukla (2800m). |
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Day 19: |
After
breakfast, fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. O/N hotel. |
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Day 20: |
At leisure
in Kathmandu. O/N hotel. |
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Day 21: |
Free until
departure. At an appointed time, transfer to airport for your flight to
onward destination |
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Everest Trek ice fall |
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Cost per person: US$ 1474 |
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Includes: |
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17 days trekking, 04 night
accommodation in Kathmandu for 3 Star hotel with bed & breakfast,
full trekking crew, trekking gears, guide, cook, porters, three meals i.e.
breakfast, lunch and dinner, insurance for the Nepalese staff, trekking
conservation park permit fee; necessary transportation and staffs, equipments,
fuel, meals, walk in / walk out to Lukla, etc. |
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Excludes: |
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Expenses of
personal nature, personal gears, hard/soft drinks; flight, personal medication,
rescue in case of emergency, insurance and tips. |
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Tengbouche Festival |
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