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Nepal: Everest in Style
DISCOVERY TOUR 16 Days / 13 Nights from £2,145 Escorted Group or Private Journey · 9 Night Guided Trek Through Everest Region · Mountain Lodges with Private Facilities This tour combines a stay in the atmospheric city of Kathmandu with a classic trek, providing a fantastic opportunity to explore the renowned Kumbhu area. Travel on foot through breathtaking mountain scenery, past colourful Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries and rhododendron forests. The journey also includes visits to the village of Namche Bazaar and the magnificent Thyangboche Monastery.
Day 1 To Kathmandu: Fly overnight from London to Kathmandu, via Bahrain, with Gulf Air. (N) Day 2 Kathmandu: Afternoon arrival. Transfer to the Soaltee Crown Plaza for 2 nights. (N) Day 3 Kathmandu: Morning tour of Kathmandu. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to the medieval city of Bhaktapur. (B) Day 4 To Monjo: Early morning flight to Lukla, gateway to the Everest region. Trek to Monjo (2,800m) and stay 2 nights at Everest Summit Lodge. Walking time approximately 4.5 hours. (B, L, D) Days 5 Monjo: Guided walk to Thakko Hill (3,000m). Walking time approximately 4 hours. (B, L, D) Day 6 To Namche Bazaar: Enter the Sagamartha National Park, taking the steep path to Namche Bazaar (3,445m), the trading centre of the Sherpa region. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Namche Hotel. Walking time approximately 4 hours. (B, L, D) Day 7 To Tashinga: Visit the Everest National Park Museum, and trek to Tashinga (3,360m). Stay 2 nights at Everest Summit Lodge, Tashinga. Walking time approximately 3 hours. (B, L, D) Day 8 Tashinga: Full day trek to Thyangboche monastery (3,870m), with a magnificent view of the Himalaya, including Everest. Return to Tashinga. Walking time approximately 5.5 hours. (B, L, D) Day 11 To Monjo: Trek via Namche Bazaar to Monjo. Stay 1 night at Everest Summit Lodge, Monjo. Walking time approximately 4 hours. (B, L, D) Day 12 To Lukla: Continue to Lukla. Stay 1 night at Everest Summit Lodge, Lukla. Walking time approximately 4 hours. (B, L, D) Day 13 To Kathmandu: Morning flight to Kathmandu. Afternoon at leisure. Stay 2 nights at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza. (B) Day 14 Kathmandu: Day at leisure. (B) Day 15 To London: Morning at leisure. Overnight flight to London, via Bahrain, with Gulf Air. (B) Day 16 London: Morning arrival. (N) Private Journeys: This itinerary may also be taken as a Private Journey, subject to availability. Please see page 8 for more information about Private Journeys.
Sherpa girl and yak, Kumbhu
Day 9 To Mende: Trek via Khumjung village, location of the Sir Edmund Hillary school, to Mende (3,738m). Stay 2 nights at Everest Summit Lodge. Walking time approximately 5 hours. (B, L, D) Day 10 Mende: Full day excursion to Thame (3,800m), where Sherpa Tenzing Norgay lived with his first wife. Walking time approximately 4 hours, with an option to trek for an extra hour to the 600-year-old monastery above the village. (B, L, D)
Discovery Tour: During the trek, accommodation is in simple but comfortable lodges. The lodges are recognised for their stunning locations and service. Each lodge has approximately 20 twin share rooms, with en suite bathroom and hot shower. Please see page 9 for Discovery Tours. Health & Fitness: This holiday is aimed at those who wish to explore the Everest region in relative comfort. Although on some of the days there are steep walks along marked paths, it is not necessary to have previous trekking experience. However, a good level of fitness is essential to undertake this trek. Trekking is at high altitudes, reaching nearly 3,900m, and many days are spent at over 3,000m. If you have any medical concerns, you should receive clearance from your GP prior to travel.
NEPAL: EVEREST IN STYLE
Code ESCORTED GROUPS
Departures on or between
No of nights 15 Mar 08 11 Oct 08
Prices in GBP£'s per person sharing a twin bedded room
08 Nov 08 Single Supp Sole Supp
EVT
Code
Nepal: Everest In Style
PRIVATE JOURNEYS
13
No. of nights
2145
2495
2495
325
Single Supp
N/A
Sole Supp
01 Jan to 01 Apr to 12 Jul to 18 Aug to 13 Sep to 10 Nov to 13 Dec to 31 Mar 08 11 Jul 08 17 Aug 08 12 Sep 08 09 Nov 08 12 Dec 08 17 Dec08
EVN
Nepal: Everest In Style
13
2425
2495
2545
2495
2795
2495
2795
325
POA
Out (Sat) 15 Mar 08 11 Oct 08
2008/9 DEPARTURE DATES
Rtn (Sun) 30 Mar 08 26 Oct 08 Out (Sat) 08 Nov 08 Rtn (Sun) 23 Nov 08
Additional Information
Land Transport is based on a standard saloon car. Price for sole traveller is on request basis. Meal Basis: As per itinerary: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals.. POA - Price on application
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