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2010 Dates (14 days):
October 28-November 10
2011 Dates (14 days):
March 24-April 6
April 16-29
October 17-30
2010 Land Costs*:
$2,800
2011 Land Costs*:
$2,875
Trekking Grade: Strenuous
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View images of the trek here!
The 14-day itinerary is creatively designed to capture Nepal’s beauty, people & culture in the shortest period of time. The trek to the Everest region is one of our most rewarding journeys! Nepal is a country of friendly people, beautiful scenery, and a large variety of cultural traditions. This blend of outdoor adventure and cultural exploration is a great way to experience the Himalayan Mountains - the world’s most impressive mountain range - and is sure to create lasting memories and provide you with a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
After arriving, you will have a day to explore the exotic city of Kathmandu before flying into the remote mountain town of Lukla where you begin your teahouse trek into the Khumbu region of the Himalayas. Situated at an elevation of 9,350 feet, the views of the Himalayan Mountains from Lukla on a clear day are breathtaking. Once there, we follow an ancient route that journeys through tiny villages, across high mountain passes, and through remote valleys. Along the way, we visit Buddhist monasteries and begin to appreciate the unique mountain culture found in the Himalayan foothills. The views grow more spectacular as we venture up the Dudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar - the gateway to the Khumbu region at 11,300 feet. We spend a night next to the Thyangboche monastery (12,887 feet), where you are rewarded with spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and Lhotse.
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General Information on Everest Trekking
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Included in cost:
Scheduled restaurant meals in Kathmandu and city tour
Round trip airport transfers
Four scheduled hotel nights in Kathmandu in the five star Yak N Yeti
Airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla
All meals and overnight accommodations while on the trek
Porter and pack animals
Not included in cost:
Items of a personal nature (personal gear, telephone calls, laundry, etc.)
Airfare to Kathmandu
Staff/guide gratuities
Non-scheduled meals while in Kathmandu
Trip cancellation insurance
Medical rescue insurance
QUALIFICATIONS: This trek into the Everest region is strenuous but does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. It does not require any technical experience; only that you be in good physical conditioning and be able to hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack. If you have any questions please call the Mountain Madness office at 1-800-328-5925.
FOOD: Mountain Madness prides itself on preparing amazing mountain cuisine All of your meals are provided on the trek. The meals consist of a variety of both American cuisine and numerous traditional Nepali dishes and are a rise above standard teahouse fare.
GUIDES:All of our western and Nepali guides that accompany you are highly skilled professionals selected based on their technical proficiency, proven safety records, careful judgment, and patient and supportive teaching styles. Mountain Madness guides bring a wealth of natural history, cultural anthropology and linguistic knowledge for their group’s enlightenment. Our guides have a passion for Nepal and the Himalayas. They truly love helping others experience the awesome beauty of this remote mountain region and its people.
MOUNTAIN SAFETY AND HYGIENE: This is a priority at Mountain Madness and we equip all our treks with Gamow hyperbaric bags and oxygen on the trek.
Water Filters: Clean water is critical to your health on the climb. We supply high volume commercial Katadyn water filters that can produce the vast quantities of clean drinking water your body requires for hard work at high altitudes. Katadyn is the only water filter endorsed by the World Health Organization to guarantee pure water.
Hot Showers: We supply hot solar showers while trekking.
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation and travel insurance. This comprehensive travel insurance provides coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, travel delays, loss of baggage and travel documents, baggage delay, medical expenses and emergency assistance.
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Itinerary for Everest View Trek
Included in the cost of your trip are scheduled group restaurant meals. Meals provided are listed as B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner) at the end of each day. You will be responsible for those meals not listed.
Day 1-3: KATHMANDU - 4,383 feet
Travel from your homeport to Kathmandu. All flights departing the US cross the date line and consequently a day is lost. Arrive in Kathmandu on Day 3, where a Mountain Madness guide meets you. We stay at the famous 5-Star Yak-n-Yeti Hotel. Great food from all over the world, fabulous shopping, and Durbar Square with its numerous temples and markets are nearby.
Day 4: KATHMANDU - 4,383 feet
While we wrap up last minute paperwork with the Nepal government, we arrange for you to enjoy a city tour visiting the palaces, Durbar Square, Hindu temples and shrines, Buddhist stupas - or you can just relax at the hotel. A favorite destination is the Monkey Temple, a Buddhist temple situated on a small hill that offers panoramic views of the city. Or you can join the thousands of Hindus who venture to the Pashupatinath temple, one of the most famous Hindu temples in Nepal and the most famous Shiva temple in Asia. B, D
Day 5: PHAKDING - 8,700 feet
We fly on a twin-engine Otter to the Himalayan foothills where we begin our trek into the Khumbu region. The sights from the plane are amazing, providing dramatic views of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giants. After landing in the village of Lukla (9,350 feet), we meet the rest of our staff and porters and trek for about two and a half hours to Phakding. Hiking Time: 3 hours B, L, D
 Day 6: NAMCHE BAZAAR - 11,300 feet
We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region. Tonight we spend the night at the newly built Zamling Lodge. Hiking Time: 4-5 hours B, L, D
Day 7: NAMCHE BAZAAR - 11,300 feet
Today is a rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Namche is a colorful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An early hike above town before the clouds move in rewards climbers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse (the 4th highest peak in the world), and the beautiful Ama Dablam. On the way down, we can visit the Sherpa Museum that houses an exhibit on traditional Sherpa lifestyle and a fabulous photography display by a local Nepalese naturalist. One room highlights the Sherpa traditions and in another Sherpa high altitude climbers are presented. B, L, D
Day 8: THYANGBOCHE - 12,887 feet
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We spend the night next to the Thyangboche monastery, the spiritual center of the Khumbu region. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. If our group is lucky, we will see the Lama perform a ceremony and hear the mystical chanting and music. Hiking Time: 5-6 hours B, L, D
Day 9: NAMCHE BAZAAR - 11,300 feet
Today we trek back along the Dudh Kosi River through a magnificent rhododendron forest and past brilliant waterfalls. Shortly before reaching Namche, the trek takes us through a pine forest, where musk deer often graze in the early morning. Arriving in town, we may see lowland porters, highland Sherpas, and Tibetan people trading food and supplies during Namche’s market time. We stay at the Zamling Hotel with hot showers and a comfortable bed. Hiking Time: 3-4 hours B, L, D
 Day 10: LUKLA - 9,350 feet
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla where we spend the night at the Khumbu Lodge. Hot showers are available. B, L, D
Day 11: KATHMANDU - 4,383 feet
If the weather is clear, the morning flight back to Kathmandu will be a scenic and smooth farewell to the mountains. B
Day 12: KATHMANDU - 4,383 feet
Today allows time for visiting attractions that we may have missed at the beginning of the trip. We can visit the banks of the holy river Bagmati at Pashupatinath, with burning ghats similar to the Ganges in India, or we can visit the Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath and explore the temples in the city of Patan. Final celebration dinner! B, D
Days 13 - 14: DEPART
Depart Kathmandu and fly home.
Important note on itinerary: Although we do our best to follow the schedule above, this itinerary is subject to change due to weather, route conditions, and other factors beyond our control.
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