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Destination
Nepal
Duration
7 Days
Best Weather
March, April, may, September, October & November
Max Altitude
3440 (Namche Bazaar)
Accommodation
Hotel and Guesthouse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation
Private vehicle / Flights
Group
Min. 1 Pax
Difficulty
Easy
Activities
Trekking, Helicopter Tour
Namche Bazaar Trek and Helicopter Tour is a combination of a trek and a helicopter tour of the Everest region. On this trek witness breathtaking mountain vistas, get a look into the lives of world-famous mountain climbers the Sherpa, and visit Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sagarmatha National Park is nestled in the eastern part of the Himalayas. On the Himalayan chain of Mahalangur section covering an area of 1148 sq. km. Home to a wide range of biodiversity including snow leopard, red panda, musk deer, Himalayan Pika, and 250 species of birds. Which includes Lophophorus, Himalayan Monal, Blood Pheasant, Red-Billed Chough, Yellow-billed Chough.
On this trail, you’ll not only be astonished by the beauty of the mountains but the people you meet. In a world where traditions and cultures are vanishing, here you’ll witness rare beauty, great strength, and extreme fragility. On the roof of a world where scenery has not changed for centuries. Explore ancient monasteries and learn about the wonderful legends, rooted in Tibetan lamaism. Clinging to mountains side tattered prayer flags with inscriptions dance as the wind ravages on hillsides and high mountains carrying scattered prayers to heaven. A land of few people and many legends. At the foothills of the Himalayas where people are rich in heart and culture. Capturing your imagination.
From Kathmandu catch an exciting flight to Lukla, the ‘Gateway to Everest”. Once you get to Lukla trek across the lush woodlands and high Himalaya pasture lands to the settlement of Phakding. Nestled at an elevation of 2,610 meters, Phakding is a small Sherpa settlement hidden in the heart of the lush Dudh Koshi Valley.
Next head onto the trail towards Namche Bazaar also known as “Sherpa capital and also the Sagarmatha National Park entrance and a UNESCO world heritage site. As you reach the settlement of Namche Bazar, you’ll catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. The Settlement of Namche has various products and services to offer, from basic to grandeur ones. Head up to any vantage at dawn and dusk to witness a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. The rays of the sun illuminate the snow-covered peaks of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and Lhotse. Next explore the Sherpa Culture Museum to learn about Sherpa culture, traditions, and customs. Later visit the Everest View Hotel, regarded as the highest placed hotel stated by the Guinness Book of World Records.
From Namche, head towards the helipad and catch a flight to the Everest Base camp. Hovering high against the mountain giants. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the views of spectacular mountains over 8,000 meters, icefalls, glaciers, rugged naked mountains, lush hills, and raging waterways. Walk on the foothills of the highest mountains of the planet at the base camp at an elevation of 5,364m/17,594ft.
Next head towards a famous vantage point of the region Kala Patthar. Kala Patthar is nestled at an elevation of 5,644.5 meters /18,519 feet. The vantage boasts a panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kantega, Lhotse, Nuptse, and endless other mountain peaks and ranges. After exploring Kala Patthar hop on your helicopter and fly back to the settlement of Lukla. The next morning catch an early flight back to Kathmandu.
Be a part of this thrilling adventure and bring back memories and share the experience with people you care about, where places like this leave a right kind of mark on your soul. Not just the mountains but the people you meet. Join in with The Alpine Club of Himalaya.
Once you land at Tribhuvan International Airport a representative from The Alpine Club of Himalaya will welcome you and assist you to your accommodation. After a brief rest, head on a guided tour of the city to various attractions.
Explore Durbar Square a UNESCO world heritage site, and the epicenter of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance with glorious old Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar; home to the Living Goddess.
Afterward, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, which is majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. Then proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River.
Later visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for righteous behavior of mankind and human prosperity.
Max. Elevation
1400m
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Airport pickups and drops by private vehicle
2 Night Accomodation in Kathmandu, Twin sharing 3*
Teahouse accommodation during the Everest trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Domestic flights from a regular Twin Otter plane (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (any other language)
Porter service (2 trekkers = 1 Porter )
Helicopter/Chopper from Namche-Kalapatthar to Lukla
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
Alpine Club of Himalaya t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes
Ncell Sim Card (Nepalese Sim Card including 20 GB data pack) - Only 1 for a group.
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