Everest hiking holiday
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Everest region |
| trip type: | High altitude, moderate walking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 26 Dec 2009: 9 Jan |
| price: | From £980 (15 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
The most popular introduction to trekking in the Everest region. A trek that leads through the famous Buddhist villages and monasteries of the Sherpa people while affording unparalleled views of some of the world's highest peaks. The highlights of this trip are the days spent trekking above Namche Bazaar.
Here we get beyond the established trails to our alpine camp beneath the awesome flanks of Ama Dablam. From our spectacular vantage point we gain a breathtaking 360 degree mountain panorama that culminates in the distinctive summit of Everest looming above the Nuptse-Lhotse Wall.
A further dimension to our trek is a visit to the Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung where we visit some of Sir Edmund Hillary's projects that we proudly support though the Himalayan Trust.
Here we get beyond the established trails to our alpine camp beneath the awesome flanks of Ama Dablam. From our spectacular vantage point we gain a breathtaking 360 degree mountain panorama that culminates in the distinctive summit of Everest looming above the Nuptse-Lhotse Wall.
A further dimension to our trek is a visit to the Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung where we visit some of Sir Edmund Hillary's projects that we proudly support though the Himalayan Trust.
what's included on our Everest hiking holiday
14 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners, airport transfers, flights Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu, expert bilingual guide, group medical kit, good quality accommodation in Kathmandu, use of trek pack including sleeping bag, down or fibre filled jacket and insulated mat, souvenir kit bag, private transportation, all park entrance fees and trekking permits, porters to carry all personal and group equipment, porter's insurance, sightseeing in Kathmandu, site entry fees.day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Join Kathmandu |
| Day 2-3: | Fly to Lukla, commence trek through Sherpa villages |
| Day 4-5: | Arrive Namche Bazaar, rest and acclimatize |
| Day 6: | Trek to Thyangboche Monastery |
| Day 7-8: | Ascend to Ama Dablam Base Camp with views of Everest (8848m) |
| Day 9-10: | Trek to Khunde and Khumjung, visit Himalayan Trust projects |
| Day 11-12: | Return trek to Lukla |
| Day 13: | Fly Lukla to Kathmandu |
| Day 14 : | In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley |
| Day 15: | In Kathmandu, trip concludes |
travellers' tales
The highlight was getting to heights of 4500 metres and also meeting a few climbing expeditions on their way to Everest. (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
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how this holiday makes a difference
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We stay in tents, not lodges and teahouses. Why does that make a difference? We want to support the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayas. Many lodges and teahouses burn wood to heat their water for cooking and hot showers. This in turn contributes to deforestation, associated erosion and loss of biodiversity. That is why twenty five years ago, we pioneered the use of only kerosene above and below the tree-line – to ensure that we are loyal to our policies of making a minimal impact on the environment. Also, we want to stay off the beaten track. We believe that you will get a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural beauty of your surroundings if you are away from the hordes which follow the ‘tea-house trails.’
Our pioneering Porter Policy Porters are an integral part of your trip, and we have a close association with the IPPG, IMEC and Porters Progress to improve the conditions for porters. As well as paying our guides out of season, and an above-average take-home wage, our porter welfare supplement includes insurance, all meals on trek, appropriate clothing and accommodation for ALL our porters on all our treks. Their safety and comfort is as important to us as our customers. We have committed US $3000 to sponsor the Porter Rescue Post at Machermo which has been set up by the IPPG. This facility is for the benefit of sick or injured porters in the Everest region and building has already started. Our Responsible Travel Guidebook Our philosophy since 1975 has been to leave only footprints and take only photographs. To reiterate this, every customer who travels with us receives a copy of our award-winning Responsible Travel guidebook. This detailed book outlines our environmentally sustainable principles, and outlines how each customer can minimize their impact while travelling. Global Warming and Carbon Balancing The root cause of Global Warming is society's dependence on emission creating fossil fuel. Planting trees is not going to reverse this trend or cancel our carbon emissions very quickly or effectively. We believe the way to reduce these dependencies is to create clean energy production. Therefore, we support renewable energy projects like wind and solar power, and we are aligned with Climate Friendly, the gold standard setter in effective, meaningful action addressing climate change. So, while we believe that tree planting can play a small role in greenhouse gas abatement, we have gone the extra mile in promoting a longer term solution. Is this cheap? No. Is it responsible? Absolutely. By joining this trek you can be assured that you will not be contributing to deforestation or the associated soil erosion and loss of biodiversity but rather you'll be making a significant contribution by supporting our efforts to set the standards for a sustainable trekking service. |
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