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Description
Embark on a trek first completed by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on their 1953 Mt. Everest expedition. Walk through Sherpa villages, quaint huts and along the banks of mountain rivers as you challenge yourself on a steep path. Explore the rough surface of the Khumbu region and gain a mesmerising view of Mt Everest from its base camp in Gorakshep.
Highlights
- Follow the track used by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary
- Behold the beauty of Mt Everest Base Camp
- Experience the traditional lifestyle of the people in the mountains
- Visit the Pashupatinath Temple and the Boudhanath Stupa
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
Land in Kathmandu and proceed to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2- Sightseeing in Kathmandu expand_more
Step out of the hotel for guided sightseeing in Kathmandu.
- Visit the Pashupatinath Temple and the Boudhanath Stupa. Capture photographs of your loved ones in the vicinity of the mountains.
Then, return to the hotel to prepare for the trek.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3- Arrival in Bhandar expand_more
Proceed from Kathmandu to arrive at Bhandar, lying in the Chitwan district of Southern Nepal. Catch unprecedented glimpses of the traditional lifestyle in the mountains.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 4- Trek to Sete expand_more
Commence trekking from Bhandar to arrive in Sete, situated at an altitude of 2940 m.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 5- Trek to Junbesi expand_more
Trek from Sete to Junbesi, a beautiful Sherpa village. Junbesi is known for its people's great sense of culture and tradition. The Dumbi festival is celebrated here with great fanfare.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 6- Trek to Nunthala expand_more
Trek from Junbesi to Nunthala, a pivotal stop to reach Namche via Bupsa.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 7- Trek to Bupsa expand_more
Trek from Nunthala to Bupsa, a small village at an elevation of 2059 m.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 8- Trek to Surke expand_more
Trek from Bupsa to Surke, a small town situated at the river bank flowing below the hill. Surke is known for fertile lands, making them ideal for agriculture.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 9- Trek to Phakding expand_more
Trek from Surke to Phakding, a small village in the Khumbu region, lying on the Dudh Kosi river. The village offers a variety of guesthouses for travellers.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 10- Trek to Namche Bazaar expand_more
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. The Bazaar is a recommended destination for altitude acclimatization.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 11- Stay in Namche Bazar expand_more
Resume your stay in Namche Bazaar to get used to the cold weather.
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Day 12- Trek to Tyangboche expand_more
Trek from Namche Bazaar to reach Tyangboche, a small village harbouring the famous Tyangboche monastery. The area offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountains.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 13- Trek to Dingboche expand_more
Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche, a sherpa village lying at an altitude of 4410 m.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 14- Trek to Duglha expand_more
Trek from Dingboche to arrive in Duglha, a small glacial mountain village in Solukhumbu.
Overnight in lodge.
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Day 15- Trek to Lobuche expand_more
Trek from Duglha to Lobuche, a small settlement near Mt Everest. The lodging accommodations at Lobuche are notoriously primitive, consisting mostly of stone huts with shared bunk dormitories.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 16- Trek to Gorak Shep expand_more
Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep, the final stop at Everest Base Camp.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 17- Trek to Pheriche expand_more
Trek from Gorak Shep via Kala Patthar to reach Pheriche.
Overnight at lodge.
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Day 18- Return trek to Namche Bazaar expand_more
Trek from Pheriche to Pangboche.
Resume trekking to Tyangboche to reach Namche Bazaar.
Overnight at Lodge.
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Day 19- Trek to Lukla expand_more
Trek back from Namche Bazaar to Lukla.
Overnight at Lodge.
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Day 20- Kathmandu Flight expand_more
Fly to Kathmandu.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 21- Departure expand_more
What's Included
Arrival/Departure to Kathmandu
Accommodation in Kathmandu, including a twin sharing room with breakfast
Kathmandu sightseeing, entrance fee and tour guide
Accommodation: mountain lodge/tented camp on a trek with all meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Conservation fee / Everest Area National Park fee
All required supporting crews with experienced guides, porters, cooks, and helpers to carry luggage
Meals, salary, personal equipment, transport and insurance for supporting teams
Camping equipment like tents, kitchen stuff, foods, mattresses, sleeping bags, etc
Kathmandu – Jiri transportation by private bus or jeep
Lukla – Kathmandu air tickets and domestic airport tax
All applicable taxes and service charges
What's Excluded
Nepal entry visa fee
Meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast
Travel insurance
Insurance for any loss & damage
Rescue & evacuation service
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle drinks, etc.)
Tip for guides, camping crews and porters
Any additional cost due to unforeseen circumstances
Meeting Point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 6 | USD 2950 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |