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DAYS
| ETAPS |
| 1 |
Flight to Kathmandu. |
| 2 |
Arrival to Kathmnadu, rest in town, checking equipment, preparing for the trekking. |
| 3 |
In the early morning we are flying to Lukla (2840 asl), where we will land uphill at the local airport, what will be unforgettable experience. The very same day we will start the trekking and reach Benkar (2630 asl). Hike will take 3-4 hours. On the way you will have a chance to take a glimpse on the Nepali villages beautifully situated among green hills and rice fields and taste ginger tea in the local teahouses. In Benkar we will stay in lodge (double rooms) with a view of a spectacular waterfall and peak Thamserku (6608 asl). |
| 4 |
Today we will reach Namche Bazaar (3440 asl) which was the center of the trade between Nepal and Tibet in the past and now is a main tourist center. During the 4 hours walk you will have a chance to see Mt. Everest and Lhotse for the first time. We will sleep in lodge in Namche Bazaar (double rooms). |
| 5 |
From Namche Bazaar we will go to Phortse Tenga (3680 asl) where we will stay for a night in a lodge (double rooms). This route takes about 5 hours walking. On the way we will visit Khumjung village where you will have a chance to see Yeti's scalp there will be also great view of Everest and Lhotse. |
| 6 |
Today's night we will spend in Machhermo (4410 asl) in lodge (double rooms). The rout is rich in some steep ascends and takes about 5 hours. The road goes through the rhododendron forest which is very spectacular especially in Spring when the flowers are blooming. We will also see two beautiful peaks: Khumbila (5761 asl) and Taboche (6542 asl). |
| 7 |
In the early morning we start for Gokyo (4790 asl) which is picturesque village located by the turquoise lake. Today we will see next eight-thousend Cho Oyu (8153 asl) which snowy slopes will accompany us through crossing Gokyo Valley. In the evening the same day we will climb Gokyo Ri (5483 asl) to see the marvelous panorama of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu. Some say it is the most beautiful panorama in the whole Himalaya. We will spend the night in lodge (double rooms). |
| 8 |
Today we will go down to Phortse (3810 asl) where we will spend the night in lodge (double rooms), we will have chance to regenerate on the low altitude. |
| 9 |
From Phortse we will go to Dingboche (4350 asl) where we will spend the night. On the way we will visit three hundred years old Gompa. |
| 10 |
In the morning we will leave for Lobuche (4910 asl), the rout is not long, it will take 4 hours but there is one steep ascend to the face of the glacier. |
| 11 |
Before the sunrise we will go to Gorak Shep and in the early morning we will climb Kala Patthar from where you will admire breath-taking view of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse. You will see two most beautiful mountains in the world: Ama Dablam and Pumori as well as famous Ice Fall and Everest Base Camp. The same day we will go back to Dukhla where we will stay for the night. |
| 12 |
Today we will go back to Pangboche, on all the way you will see Ama Dablam and a lots of yak's caravans and stupas. |
| 13 |
Today we will go back to Namche Bazaar, the road goes through the rhododendron and blue pine forest. We will visit Buddhist Monastery in Tengboche and we will have a chance to admire Everest and Lhotse for the last time. We will spend the night in Namche Bazaar. |
| 14 |
Today we will go back a well known route to Lukla where we will spend the night. |
| 15 |
In the morning we will flight to Kathmandu. You will have the last chance to say good-bye to the Himalayas and also see the Shisha Pangma massif. |
| 16 |
Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley, we will see Monkey Temple Swayambunath at sunset, Hindu temple Pashupatinath, and one of the king's town Pattan. |
| 17 |
Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley or rafting* or Chitwan* |
| 18 |
Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley or rafting* or Chitwan*, farewell night in Nagarkot |
| 19 |
Departure from Kathmandu. |
| 20 |
Arrival to Europe. |
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| *1 or 2 days rafting, Chitwan tour and bungee jump optionally |
Everest BC 
