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Starting with a 6 hour
(188km/118miles) drive to Jiri (2,100m/6,888ft)
this trek follows the traditional route taken by
the early Everest expeditions and still serves
as main artery to the roadless Sagarmatha
(Everest) region. Known as the Solu-Khumbu it is
the home of the Sherpas. This relatively tiny
society of 8,000 people is the best known and
most admired of all Nepal's ethnic groups.
According to their oral history Sherpas migrated
to high valleys south of Mt. Everest from
eastern Tibet about 450 years ago, hence the
name Shar-pa, "peoples of the east." Many
families along this route have converted their
homes into trekkers' lodges catering to foreign
hikers. Although a popular trekking route the
Everest area is visited by only some 8,000
visitors each year - a fraction of the number
that visits the Annapurna region. Trekking
through the Sherpa villages we share many of
their hearths and enjoy their generous
hospitality. Trekking in from Jiri has the
advantage of helping you to acclimatise en
route. This trek is about 190km/120miles long
and the total altitude gained on the inumerable
uphill portions totals 9000m - much higer even
than Mt. Everest! After Namche we follow the
main trail to base camp (as per the 14-day Close
Encounter With Everest itinerary) with all its
attraction. A legendary trek to a legendary
destination.
Moderate to strenuous trekking and lodging from
2,100m (6,888ft) to 4,940m (16,200ft) with
optional day hikes up to 5,550m (18,200ft).
Accommodation in comfortable lodges run by
Sherpa families. The trek starts with a drive
from Kathmandu and includes all meals, services
of experienced local guide and porters to carry
luggage. Clients carry a day-pack only and walk
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Trip Grade : Difficult
Trip Duration : 24 Days
Maximum Altitude : 5550
m.
Best Season : Spring:
Mar-Apr-May Autumn: Oct-Nov -Dec |
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Days 01 : Arrival at
Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, hotel Arrival at
Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, hotel.
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Days 02 : Sightseeing in
Kathmandu Valley, hotel
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Days 03 : Drive from
Kathmandu to Jiri.
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Days 04 : Trek to Bandar.
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Days 05 : Trek to Sete.
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Days 06 : Trek over
Lamjura pass to Junbesi.
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Days 07 : Trek to Nuntala.
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Days 08 : Trek to
Kharikhola or Bupsa
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Days 09 : Trek to Surkhe.
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Days 10 : Trek to
Phakding.
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Days 11 : Trek to Namche
Bazaar.
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Days 12 : Rest and
acclimatization day or Optional day-hike to
Khunde and Khumjung Villages.
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Days 13 : Trek to
Thyangboche monastery.
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Days 14 : Trek to
Pangboche and on to Dingboche.
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Days 15 : Acclimatization
day or Optional hike to Chukung Ri.
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Days 16 : Trek to Lobuche.
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Days 17 : Trek to Everest
Base Camp. Overnight at Gorakshep.
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Days 18 : Morning trek to
Kala Patthar Everest view point. Afternoon trek
to Thugla or Pheriche.
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Days 19 : Trek to Phortse
village.
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Days 20 : Trek to Namche
Bazaar.
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Days 21 : Trek to Monjo
or Phakding.
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Days 22 : Trek to Lukla.
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Days 23 : Fly Lukla to
Kathmandu.
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Days 24 : Morning trek to
Kala Patthar Everest view point. Afternoon trek
to Thugla or Pheriche.
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