The
EVEREST AREA EASY Trek
An
Unforgettable Getaway to the Famous Sherpa Villages
of Everest |
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7-day trek to the Everest area features the culture
of the Sherpas along with great views of Mt. Everest
and many other Himalayan peaks. Accompanied by a Sherpa
guide you will stay for two nights and acclimatize
to the altitude at Namche Bazaar which is the hub
of all trekking and climbing in the Everest region.
You have the option to take a day hike to the beautiful
twin-villages of Kunde and Kumjung. |
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Later
trek to the holiest Sherpa Buddhist monastery at Thyangboche
situated below the flanks of Mt. Everest. Look for
the rare musk deer and the national bird of Nepal
- the colourful danphe pheasant . Above all, enjoy
the most spectacular mountain scenery on the face
of this Earth. Along the way you will overnight at
comfortable lodges run by the charming Sherpas who
have won many admirers for their hard work and endurance.
If you do not have too much time but still want to
sample the charms of the Everest Area this is the
best way to do it. Your instant getaway to Everest
country. |
Moderate to difficult trekking
from 2,805m (9,200ft) to 3,867m (12,684ft). Accommodation
in comfortable lodges run by Sherpa families. The trek starts
with a flight from Kathmandu and includes all meals, services
of experienced Sherpa trek guide and porters to carry luggage.
Clients carry day-pack only and walk at their own pace.
Trek Grade: Moderate
to Difficult
Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Maximum Sleeping Altitude: 3860m/12,660ft
(Tyangboche Monastery)
Maximum Hiking Altitude: 3860m/12,660ft
(Tyangboche Monastery)
Best Season: Jan-May and Oct-Dec.
GROUP DEPARTURE DAYS (Ex Kathmandu)
Every Monday: Jan-May & Oct-Dec, 2008 & 2009.
Bookings are open for all treks.
Private treks are available on request.
I T I N E R A R Y
Day 1: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to
Phakding.
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 3: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
Optional day hike to Kunde and Khumjung villages.
Day 4: Trek to Thyangboche monastery.
Day 5: Trek to Namche and continue to Monjo.
Day 6: Trek to Lukla.
Day 7: Fly Lukla-Kathmandu. END of easy
Everest trek.
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