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DAY 10: Trek Machermo
Gokyo
Gokyo is a small village of Lodges located along the
shore of beautiful Dudh Pokhari (Gokyo Lake). As you
ascend to Gokyo you will experience your first close-up
views of the worlds highest peaks; Everest, Lhotse and
Makalu rise before you.
Overnight mountain lodge (4750
m.).
DAY 11: Rest day at
Gokyo
Enjoy the lake or day hike with your guide to several
view points surrounding Gokyo. We will have an early
dinner and retire early in preparation for tomorrow's
early morning trek departure.
Overnight mountain lodge.
DAY 12: Trek Gokyo Ri
It's a dark early get-up at 3 am to depart in darkness
for a three-hour trek to Gokyo Ri (Gokyo Peak, 5340 m.)
Dress warm for this adventure as we ascend to the
highest elevation of our journey and the highlight of
our trek. Weather permitting, we will have a fantastic
photo opportunity as we watch the sun rise over Mount
Everest and it's neighbor Lhotse. The views here equal
those of Kala Patar with a bonus of a 360 degree vista.
Overnight mountain lodge.
DAY 13: Trek Gokyo
Phortse
A rewarding day of trekking. Descend along the east bank
and high above the Dudhkoshi River to Phortse. The views
of Khumbila mountain and the valley below are constantly
spectacular. The sun stays on these slopes longer during
the day creating a warmer descent.
Overnight mountain lodge.
DAY 14: Trek Phortse
DeBoche
Trek high above the Mirja Khola with wonderful views of
Ama Dablam. Pass the scenic village of Pang Boche and on
to De Boche.
Overnight mountain lodge.
DAY 15: Trek DeBoche
Namche Bazar
We'll start out day early and head for the famous Tenge
Boche Monestary and cultural center, the most active
monestary in the region. After our visit here we will
descend rapidly to the Dhudkosi river far below and then
on to Namche Bazar for an overnight and a real hot
shower and maybe even a pizza.
Overnight mountain lodge.
DAY 16: Trek Namche
Bazar
Lukla
A steep descent to Monjo takes most of the morning.
After a leisurely lunch we will trek down the valley,
through the villages of Phakding, Ghat and Cheplung to
Lukla in time for dinner.
Overnight mountain lodge.
DAY 17: Lukla
Kathmandu
Early morning flight to Kathmandu. The "take-off" from
Lukla is certain to energize you and remain with you for
years to come. A long hot shower, resting, shopping,
walking the city, the rest of the day is totally yours
in Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel.
DAY 18: KTM Leisure Day
Do as you choose this day. We will provide opportunities
for Tibetan carpet and Pashmina shopping along with a
visit to the "Children of Kathmandu." But the choices
are yours for this day of leisure. Dinner as a "crew"
this day. Overnight Hotel.
DAY 19: Fly KTM
Bangkok
Mid-day flight takes you to Bangkok. Overnight hotel and
then on to the USA or your scheduled trip extension.
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Arrival Day:
Kathmandu (KTM)
Arrival in Kathmandu is generally just past noon. After
meeting our Kathmandu crew we will head for the heart of
this unique spiritual city where we will check in to the
Kantipur Temple House. This unique hotel is a small,
comfortable, secluded hotel built in the architectural
style typical of an ethnic Newari Temple. This will be a
welcome day of rest after a long journey.
Overnight mid-range hotel.
DAY 2: Kathmandu (KTM –
Tour City
Today we will have the opportunity to enjoy the city of
Kathmandu. We start with a private guided tour of the
historic ancient city of Baktapur. We will also get a
taste of Tibetan culture at Bodnath monastery and then
enjoy wandering through the tourist sector of Thamel.
We'll have dinner as a "crew" in Kathmandu.
Overnight mid-range hotel.
DAY 3: KTM
Lukla
Phak Ding
Fly Kathmandu to Lukla. Lukla, at 2800 m. is the gateway
to the Everest Region. From Lukla we will trek 3 hours
through the Sherpa villages of Cheplung and Ghat to our
campsite above the village of Phak Ding. Enjoy
freshly-harvested boiled potatoes, ÒShakpaÓ (Sherpa
Stew) and perhaps even a Tongba (fermented millet drink)
for dinner.
Overnight mountain lodge.
DAYS 4 & 5: Sherpa
culture
On this day devoted to learning about Sherpa culture, we
will spend this day visiting with local Sherpas. We will
learn about Sherpa language, religion, education,
agriculture and history by visiting monasteries,
temples, farms, schools and villages throughout the
valley. Overnight Sherpa farm.
DAY 6: Trek Phakding
Namche Bazar
In the morning, we will embark on a 5-hour walk that
will take us along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River
until we end the day with a steep climb to Namche Bazar.
Hot showers and a real bed highlight this trekking day.
Overnight mountain lodge, (elev.
3440 m.).
DAY 7: Rest day at
Namche Bazar
Begin this day with real coffee and a visit to the
colorful Òpeoples marketÓ for some last-minute shopping
in Namche Bazar. Then either rest for the afternoon or
join your guide for a hike along the Bhoti Koshi river
valley.
Overnight mountain lodge.
DAY 8: Trek Namche Bazar
Dole
An early start this day takes us upward steeply first to
the village of Khumjung, the largest village in the
Khumbu. Our first view of Mt. Everest, far in the
distance, occurs just before entering Khumjung. The
trail from Khumjung ascends constantly to the small
ridge top village of Mong La. Descending to the Dhudkosi
valley and then ascending to Dole will complete a long
and tiring day.
Overnight mountain lodge (4200m.).
DAY 9: Trek Dole
Machermo
The trail to Machermo, a simple Sherpa Yak herders
village with several lodges, is much shorter and has
much less elevation gain than our ascent of the previous
day. The views along the trail high above the river are
spectacular this day.
Overnight mountain lodge (4450m.). |
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