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The classic walk through the Sherpa homeland of Solu-Khumbu is a tough trek with a clearcut goal - to see Mt. Everest, the highest peak of the world. There are many ways to trek in this area. One can either walk all the way up and back, or walk one way and fly out on the way back, or fly in and out depending on the time at hand and inclination. The first requires a month, the second just about three weeks and the third at least one week.
Namche Bazaar (3,446 m), the modern Sherpa capital, is the nerve center of upper  Khumbu: from here the trails branch out to explore at least four separate high valleys. It's a cosmopolitan little village, a good place to pick up tips on trails and conditions from descending trekkers. Food prices skyrocket above here, since all supplies must be carried in from a distance; budget extra for this trip.It is the entrance to the Everest region Situated in the lap of the Khumbu Himal range,Namche Bazaar is about 24 km from Kathmandu and the distance is generally covered within 15 days by trekking. This place is the home of the legendary Sherpas, who have won international reknown as the world's most sturdy climbers with an indomitable will to scale peaks. One can fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Syangboche in the Everest region. At Lukla accommodations are available in Sherpa huts and lodges Lukla is the most popular base for trekking in the Khumbu region. Days could be spent hiking and visiting the Sherpa villages, Thyangboche Monastery, Khunde Hospital , Khumjung Hilary School and trekking towards the Everest Base Camp. Accommodations are available at Thyangboche, Debuche, Pheriche, Pangboche, Lobuche and Gorakhshep.
DAY 01 SINGAPORE – KATHMANDU
DAY 02 KATHMANDU – LUKLA – PHAKDING
DAY 03 PHAKDING (2850m) – NAMCHE BAZAAR
DAY 04 NAMCHE BAZAAR – KHUMJUNG
DAY 05 KHUNJUNG – TENGBOCHE
DAY 06 TENGBOCHE – MONJO
DAY 07 MONJO – LUKLA
DAY 08 LUKLA – KATHMANDU
DAY 09 FREE DAY IN KATHMANDU
DAY 10 KATHMANDU - SINGAPORE
INCLUDES:
-Return airticket on Royal Nepal Airlines
or Thai Airways (free 2 nights stay in Bangkok )
-Return domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
-Hotel accommodation at Kathmandu,Pokhara, on twin sharing with breakfasts
-All meals during the trekking ( Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
-Accommodation in the lodges and utensils during trek
-Porters to carry all group equipment
-Service of Professional Sherpa Guide, and assistants
-All transportation by jeep,Car,Bus etc.
-City tour in Pokhara and Kathmandu
-Airport /Hotel/Airport transfer
-Trekking entrance fees or National park fees
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EXCLUDES:
- Items of a personal nature such as postage, laundry, Tips, etc.
- Alcoholic beverages and mineral water
- Airport taxes ,visa fee
- Personal travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner in city area
PRICE: S$1798.00 per person (min 2 to go) |
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