| Itinerary Details |
Day 01 : Meeting
upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport by
our representative, transfer to Hotel.
Rest
of the day at leisure. |
Day 02 : Sightseeing
around Kathmandu valley, overnight at hotel
Today,
you will visit the cultural and historical sights in
Kathmandu valley including Swoyambhunath,
which is said to be over 2,000 years old and one of
the world's most fabulous Buddhists Stupas; Kathmandu
Durbar Square; the temple of Kumari --the residence
of living goddess with its wooden carved window and
balconies; Kasthamandap--a
pagoda temple believed to have been built from the
timbers of a single tree by King Laxmi Narsingh
Malla; Patan City is known as the 'Town with a
Thousands Roofs'. You will visit the Durbar Square,
the Royal Baths, and Hiranyabarna Mahavihara Temple.
Noted for its craftsman and metal workers, Patan is
known as the city of artists. |
Day 03 : Fly
to Lukla (2800meters) and start trek to Phakding
(2610meters), overnight at guest house
Transfer
to airport to connect 30-minutes flight to Lukla. The
trek begins gently up by the
river side, along excellent paved footpaths, passing a
multitude of teahouses and scattered green
conifers. Phakding at 2,610meters, is a pretty
village comprising approximately 30 houses. It is
roughly a 3-hour walk from Lukla and is located at both
sides of Dudh Koshi River. |
Day 04 : Trek
to Namche Bazaar (gateway to Mt. Everest -
3440meters), overnight at guest house
The
day will begin with the gentle walk to Monjo,
another beautiful Sherpa settlement of the trek;
official entry into the Sagarmatha National Park
where you will have to show your permits (SNP entry permit and TIMS card)at the office in
Monjo. The walk to Namche Bazaar involves a tough
uphill climb of about 590m, taking approximately
5-hours, however, halfway up the hill you will be
able to see Everest and Lhotse for the first time.
As you approach the town of Namche Bazaar, the peaks
of Thamserku (6, 648) and Kwangde (6,224m) are
visible to the East and to the West, the sacred
mountain Khumbila (5,707m).
As
gateway to the Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar, at an
altitude of 3440meters, is famous for its many
bakeries and local market (haat bazzar) which takes place each
Saturday. Built on a steep mountain bowl with
excellent views of high Himalaya on either side, the
town has restaurants, shops, banks and currency
exchange. Remarkably, for such a remote location,
there are also availability of cyber cafes and pool
halls. |
Day 05 : Rest
at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, overnight at
guest house
It
is important to walk to higher altitudes while you
stay two Day in Namche bazaar. There are options
here to trek to Khumjung where you can visit the
local school and hospital or to Thame village of
Sherpa Everest expediters and of the great Everest
Sherpa Tenzing Norgay or to airstrip at Shyanboche (3720m), above the airstrip
is the Everest view hotel, which was set up by the
Japanese to bring affluent tourists into the region
for a prime view of Everest. The scheme was brought
down by the fact the hotel was at nearly 4000m and
many suffer form altitude sickness. |
Day 06 : Trek
to Tyangboche, overnight at guest house
The
day begins with a slightly climb up about 10-minutes
and descend back to the Dudh Koshi at 3550m before
ascending to Tyangboche at 3870meters. The views of
Everest, Thamserku, Amadablam and the valley are
mind blowing. At an altitude of 3870meters;
Tyangboche is a charming spot built around the main
Tibetan monastery in the region where you can enter
and listen to the monks chanting their mantras. The
view of Lhotse, Everest and Amadablam are
unforgettable. |
Day 07 : Trek
to Dingboche (4360meters), overnight at guesthouse
Your
journey will pass through wooded forests and along
the Imja Khola valley. The views will become more
impressive as the high Himalaya begin to surround
you. You will contour gradually to Pangboche, an
interesting gompa site above the main village, this
is the oldest monastery in the region and apparently
dates from the introduction of Buddhism to Khumbu.
You will then climb up to Dingboche at 4360meters.
The views of Amadablam and Island Peak are
breathtaking. |
Day 08 : Rest
at Dingboche (day hike to Chhukung), overnight at
guesthouse
Today,
we will have another day of acclimatization. You
will head to another beautiful part of the Khumbu
region, Chhukung offer you a magnificent views of
the Mt. Makalu, Island Peak, Peak 38 etc. |
Day 09 : Trek
to Lobuche (4950meters), overnight at guest house
The
valley now becomes barren of vegetation as you walk
up towards Lobuche, but your attention will be
firmly on the snow-capped peaks, which soar above
you. The path joins the trail below Thugla and gives
beautiful views of Cholatse (6442.) across the
valley. The path can become quite rocky in places
and it is important to watch your step. After
another steep ascent, Tawache and Nuptse are
particularly spectacular form Lobuche, towering
almost 2 kilometers directly overhead. |
Day 10 : Trek
to Everest Base Camp (5400meters) and back to
Gorakhshep (5160meters), overnight at guest house
Today, the
walk towards Everest is along the Khumbu Glacier.
You will reach the small village of Gorakhshep,
where you will be able to have lunch. After having
your lunch the trail will lead you to the Mt.
Everest base camp at an altitude of 5400meters.
Everest base camp gives you an unforgettable view of
Khubutse, Mt. Pumori, Changtse and Khumbu ice fall instead
of Mt. Everest. |
Day 11 : Trek
to Kalapatthar (5545meters) and back to Lobuche,
overnight at guest house
The
ascent of Kalapatthar or 'Black Rock' will offer the
best views of Everest. At the top you will see a
360-degree view of some of the highest peaks in the
world including Mt. Pumori (7169m), Mt. Everest
(8848m) and Lhotse (8516m), the Tibetan peak
Changtse, Nuptse (7861m) and countless other smaller
peaks. You will then descend and return to Lobuche
and retrace your steps to Lukla. |
Day 12 : Trek
to Tyangboche, overnight at guest house
You
will now follow your footsteps back to Lukla, the
walk to Tyangboche will offer spectacular views of
Amadablam. |
Day 13 : Trek to Namche Bazaar, overnight at guest house |
Day 14 : Trek to Lukla, overnight at guest house |
Day 15 : Fly back to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel |
Day 16 : Free day at Kathmandu, overnight at hotel |
Day 17 : Transfer to airport, departure on your own
destination |
The price covers the following services |
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• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
as per the programme. |
• Three
meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with hot
beverage and snacks whilst on trekking. |
• Cosy
guesthouse accommodation whilst on trekking. |
• Sagarmatha National Park permit and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) fees. |
• Domestic airfare (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu). |
• Domestic airport tax. |
• An
experienced fluent English speaking guide trained and licenced
bythe Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation. |
• Highly experienced well equipped trekking porter. |
• Staff food, accommodation, clothing, salary &
insurance. |
• All
necessary ground transportation. |
• Airport transfers. |
• All
governmental procedure. |
•Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at typical
Nepali restaurant. |
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The price does not cover the following services |
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• Meals
at Kathmandu. |
• Personal nature expenses. |
• Bar
and beverage bills. |
• Your
Travel Insurance. |
•
Rescue & Evacuation. |
• Gratitude (tip) for staff. |
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| Conditions stated in the itinerary are applicable for the visitors who prefer full package
programme. At the same time, we also serve you based
on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the
staff depends on your choice and financial
procurement. We have options for any partial visit
as per your requirement regarding your interest and
financial condition. |
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Highlights of the Trekking |
| Magnificent
views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku,
Pumori, Khumbutse, exploring Khumjung village, Namche
village, majority of Sherpa people and monasteries in
Tyangboche. |
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Fact of the Trekking |
Destination : Kalapatthar (5545meter)
Group Size : Min - 1
Minimum altitude : 2610meter
Maximum altitude : 5545meter
Grade : Strenuous
Season : Spring & Autumn
Accommodation : Hotel, Guesthouse
Duration : 17 Days
Entry : Lukla
Exit : Lukla |
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Departure Dates & Prices |
16 Sept-2 Oct 2012
24Sept-10 oct 2012
3 -19Oct 2012
9-25 Oct 2012
16 Oct-1 Nov 2012
24 Oct-9 Oct Nov 2012
3 -19 Nov 2011/12
9 -25 Nov 2011/12
12 Nov-28Nov 2011/12
17 Nov-3 Dec 2011/12
25 Nov-11 Dec 2011/12
1-17Dec 2011/12
14 Feb -2 Mar 2012/13
22 Feb-9 Mar2012/13
1-17 Mar 2012/13
7 -23Mar 2012/13
11-27 Mar 2012/13
18 Mar-4 Apr2012/13
25 Mar-10 Apr 2012/13
1 -17 Apr 2012/13
7-23 Apr 2012/13
14Apr-1 May 2012/13
21 Apr-7May 2012/13
28 Apr-14 May 2012/13
Besides the fixed departures dates, we also have an option to choose your own. Email us at info@uniquetreks.com for price and other details.
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Client References |
We did the Everest Base Camp trek with Unique during the period 26/2 - 14/3/2011. It was truly an amazing experience! The mountains were refreshing, and this was complimented with the positive encouragement by our guide, Krishna. The journey was well planned and well paced. Sufficient time were given for acclimatization and was tailored to our needs. Would definitely recommend the services of Khum and Krishna to trekkers looking for a trek suited to your every needs.
Name: Andrea + Lionel
Nationality: Malaysia + Singapore
February - March,
2011
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This trek
was one of the best experiences of my life. I
found it quite a challenge but it felt like such
an accomplishment to reach the destinations
everyday. The walk, views, weather and yaks were
amazing. My guide, Krishna, helped me so much
and gave me a lot of encouragement and the
porter, Yadav was great too. It was fun with the
giving of Nepali folk songs all the way. Thank
you to Unique Adventure for the trip of
lifetime."
Roopal Shah
Nationality : British
E-mail: roopal_5@hotmail.com September - October 2003
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"I trekked to the Everest region with Unique Adventure & thoroughly enjoyed the spectacular scenery and adventure getting there…………the highlight for me was Kalapattar & the highlight was developing altitude sickness at Gokyo! Overall an enlightening experience."
Name: Luisa Ricciuti
Nationality: Australian
puppy08@hotmail.com
April 2005
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"The trip Everest region was great but hard. Krishna + Nima were great guide /porter, could not have been better. The corresponded helps the trip was good, all info was answered. The quality of the lodges/food was good. Only Lobuche was so so but trail was not Unique’s fault, trail too many people. I would recommend to other for Unique Adventure trekking."
Name: Kevin Mickus
Nationality: America
Email: kevinmickus@missouristate.edu October 2006
Kevin Mickus
Professor of Geophysics
Dept. of Geography, Geology and Planning
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO 65897
417-836-3231 (lab)
417-836-6006 (FAX)
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A very enjoyable experience. Krishna took all the pain out of it. We spent 14 days doing the Everest Base Camp walk. During that time, we had undivided attention, and would recommend this company to anybody.
This was a last minute decision to hike to base camp, but Krishna helped us get ready and talked us through all the issues. He was very knowledgeable about altitude sickness, and we noticed that we were one of the few groups that didn't get sick. Krishna and our porter Rabindra were patient, always available, professional, encouraging when we felt tired and lots of fun to be with. All aspects of our trip were taken care of.
Name: Joanne and Anne Oliver
Nationality New Zealand
Email address:
September 2007
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"I had a great time at the trek and wish I can do it again soon. Khum was always very helpful organising and answering many of questions. He also set me up with a great guide. Dil was really nice and made the trek even more enjoyable.
Thanks for a great experience.
Name: Daniel Bahia
Nationality: Brazil
--------------------------------------------- "Although the trek to Kalapatthar met many difficulties the light schedule, health condition and snowing. I really want to thank Unique Adventure, who provide professional advice to me. Without Unique’s guide and porter, I am afraid the problems and not able to solve so smoothly. I recommend other to use Unique’s service for further travel planning in Nepal."
Name: Choi wing Kai
Nationality Chinese (Hong Kong)
Email : maji_kum@hotmail.com
April 2008Read More» |
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Staff Informations |
D. P. Aryal (Managing Director)
Khum Bahadur Subedi (Director/Journalist Tourism)Read More» |
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