Tailor Made Nepal: Trekking in the Shadow of Everest
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Arrive in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, where you are met and transferred to your intricate carved-wood and terra-cotta hotel. Nestled in a fertile Himalayan valley, Kathmandu dazzles with vibrant prayer flags and gilded stupas. During the 14th century, artisans commissioned by the nobility constructed temples, monasteries and elaborate courtyards that endure to this day.
This morning, visit 1,500-year-old Swayambhunath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set on a hilltop, this elaborate stupa offers you a superb view of the valley below. Continue exploring the icons of Kathmandu when you ride a rickshaw to Durbar Square. See gilded-roofed ...
After a relaxing breakfast, explore Patan, which today is a suburb of Kathmandu but was once a separate kingdom. A bastion of arts and architecture, Patan is famous for its fine bronze, silver and copper works. Begin at UNESCO-listed Patan Durbar Square, a marvel of N...
Board an early-morning helicopter flight to Lukla, which at 9,300 feet is your trailhead for the expedition ahead. Perhaps the most famous high-altitude airstrip in the world, Lukla was originally built by Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust as an emergency evacuatio...
Today, enjoy a day-hike to Thakchowk Danda, ascending to 10,000 feet and a great way to acclimatize. From here take in stunning views of jagged Kongde Ri (20,299 feet), Thamserku (27,729 feet) and Numbur (22,820 feet). Pause for a picnic lunch before returning to your lodge for an evening at leisure.
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After breakfast, cross a bridge that takes you to the right bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale and set out on a short walk along the riverbed. Then, begin the steep, switch backing ascent to Namche Bazaar, catching your first glimp...
Today, enjoy some acclimatization hikes in Tashinga, skipping the crowded traditional trail and exploring the lower section of the Gokyo Valley. Set out on a leisurely paced climb taking in spectacular scenery. Continue to the ridge of Mong-La Pass (13,000 feet) for m...
Follow the trail from Tashinga as it descends steeply for a short distance to the Dudh Koshi River, where you cross a suspension bridge. Keep watch for vibrantly hued Himalayan monals (Impeyan pheasants), the elusive musk deer and, perhaps, small herds of the Himalaya...
Set out on a day-hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp, beginning by crossing the Khola River by suspension bridge. Then follow a gradual ascent to the base camp, which overlooks a yak pasture at an elevation of 15,000 feet. Admire the view of the climbing route, southwest ridge and the hanging glacier perched seemingly directly above.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, board a private helicopter for an awe-inspiring opportunity to get up close and personal with Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak at 29,029 feet. From Pangboche fly up the valley, hovering over Everest Base Camp, set on the ever-shifting Khumbu Glaci...
Enjoy the morning at leisure, perhaps partaking in a meditation session or making pottery at your resort. Later, set out on a 90-minute walk to an organic farm. Explore the terraced fields with the small team of farmers and pick vegetables and herbs for this evening’s...
This morning, transfer to the Kathmandu airport to board your homebound flight.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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