| Nepal is a country in a league of its own with breathtakingly beautiful scenery, a fascinating culture and friendly people. Meeting the villagers whilst trekking through this landlocked gem of a nation is one of its greatest pleasures.
Our route takes us via the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar through beautiful valleys, dense forests and across glacial rivers before we reach the renowned viewpoint of Kalapatar, on the approach to Everest Base Camp, and see the highest mountain on the planet. We also have time to explore the colourful and frenetic capital of Kathmandu.
Guide Itinerary:
- DAY 1: Depart UK, fly to Kathmandu
- DAY 2: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel in Thamel area
- DAY 3: We take a tour around Kathmandu
- DAY 4: Stunning early flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, gateway to the Everest region
- DAY 5: Trek Namche Hill and on to Namche itself
- DAY 6: A rest day in Namche; explore the markets and acclimatise
- DAYS 7 - 9: Namche to Dingboche (4100m) including an acclimatisation day
- DAYS 10 - 13: Dingboche to Lobuche and on to the highest point at Kalapatar (5545m) and Base Camp itself
- DAYS 14 - 16: Lukla, via Pengboche, home to Khumbu’s oldest gompa, and yeti relics
- DAY 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, time to explore or visit community project
- DAY 18: Depart Kathmandu
- DAY 19: Arrive London
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