Everest trekking holiday; Everest Circuit
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Everest region |
| trip type: | High altitude, strenuous / very challenging trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 17 Dec |
| price: | From £1270 (25 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Everest Circuit
An unsurpassed three week trek that takes in all the highlights of our ‘Gokyo Lakes' trek and our ‘Everest Base Camp' as well as including a traverse of the Cho La – the high pass linking Gokyo Lakes and the Base Camp. The trek includes spectacular views of Everest from Gokyo Ri and Kala Pattar as well as spectacular 360 degree views of the innumerable peaks and glaciers for which this region is world renown. We also savour splendid alpine campsites while our crew will ensure memorable experiences in the villages and monasteries of the Khumbu region including Namche Bazaar and Thyangboche Monastery.
An unsurpassed three week trek that takes in all the highlights of our ‘Gokyo Lakes' trek and our ‘Everest Base Camp' as well as including a traverse of the Cho La – the high pass linking Gokyo Lakes and the Base Camp. The trek includes spectacular views of Everest from Gokyo Ri and Kala Pattar as well as spectacular 360 degree views of the innumerable peaks and glaciers for which this region is world renown. We also savour splendid alpine campsites while our crew will ensure memorable experiences in the villages and monasteries of the Khumbu region including Namche Bazaar and Thyangboche Monastery.
what's included on our Everest trekking holiday
24 breakfasts, 20 lunches and 20 dinners, airport transfers, flights Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu, expert bilingual guide, group medical kit, good quality accommodation in Kathmandu, 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: | In Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu Valley |
| Day 3-4: | Fly to Lukla, commence trek through Sherpa villages |
| Day 5-6: | Arrive Namche Bazaar, rest and acclimatise |
| Day 7-10: | Slowly ascend through Sherpa villages and yak grazing pastures to the serene Gokyo Lakes |
| Day 11-12: | Ascend Gokyo Ri (5483m) to view Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Cho Oyu |
| Day 13-18: | Cross Cho La (5420m) to Lobuche and Khumbu Glacier, trek to Everest Base Camp and ascend Kala Pattar (5545m) to gain uninterrupted views of Everest |
| Day 19-20: | Trek via the Thyangboche Monastery to Khunde and Khumjung |
| Day 21-22: | Return trek to Lukla |
| Day 23: | Fly Lukla to Kathmandu |
| Day 24: | In Kathmandu |
| Day 25: | In Kathmandu, trip concludes |
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
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Porters are an integral part of this trek and our close association with the International Porter Protection Group (IPPG) and Porters’ Progress demonstrates our commitment to improving their conditions and at the same time lessening the environmental impact. We subscribe to the five guidelines suggested by the IPPG and have also gone one step further. Twenty years ago we pioneered the use of kerosene rather than wood fires and today are one of the first adopt a policy of providing shelter, cooking equipment, food, kerosene for ALL our porters.
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. 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. All travellers are provided with our award-winning 20 page Responsible Travel Booklet which outlines our environmental guidelines and practices and will provide you will clear details on how you can play a vital part in reducing your impact on the fragile environments and cultures around the world. |
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