OUTLINE
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Arrival: 15 -20 Minute drive. AIT representative will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transport you to your Kathmandu hotel. After having formal introduction, you are being served with welcome drink at the hotel. They will give you helpful tips for your time in Kathmandu. O/N Hotel
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Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding:35 minutes flight and 3-4 hours hike. Early morning transfer you to Tribhuvan Airport by a Twin Otter flight to Lukla together with your Guide and Our other AIT,s trekking crew at Lukla will receive you. After final preparations, the trekking starts passing Chaurikharka village, and makes a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530 meters). The trail follows the precise edge of the Dudhkosi river until reach at Phakding. This first day is short for acclimatization reasons.
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Phakding to Namche Bazzar: 5-6 hours. Follow the Bhote Koshi through forest and pasture land, along a valley dotted with small Sherpa settlements. Cross the Bhote Koshi and climb steeply along switch-backing trail to large Sherpa village, views of Everest (8,848m) and Lhoste (8,511m) come into sight. This prosperous town is the largest in Khumbu. A traditional trading center, the Bazaar is held every Saturday. The goods on display are available. Thamserku (6,648m) and Kwangde RI (6,224m) become visible to the east and west, and the sacred mountain Khumbila (5,707m) dominates the skyline to the north behind the village.O'N stay at Namche Bazzar (3440 m)
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Namche Bazzar to Pangboche.
Trek Start decending from here the trail will slightly to Dudhkoshi at 3250m. Then a steep ascend will bring you to the famous Tengboche Gompa via many rhododendron forest and watching many Wild Goats (THARS)will be scrolled the hills in the background of Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest and other peaks.
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Pangboche-Duglha: 6-7 hours Today is a climb to Duglha (4,620m) where we will stay overnight. From here there are stunning views of Tawachee and Cholatse (6,440m).
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Duglha - Lubuche Gorek Shep: 6-7 hours The trail goes from Duglha directly up to the Khumbu Glacier for an hour, then left into the memorial area before reaching the village of Lubuche (4,930m). By this stage the effects of the altitude will be kicking in and you can expect altitude feeling get Lunch and onwards to Gorek Shep.
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Gorek Shep to Everest base Camp.
continues climb to Everest base Camp and get back to Gorekshep for Lunch and climb to Kalapatter It takes a couple of hours to walk up to the famous viewing point of Kala Pattar (Black Rock) at 5,545m this small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam you can get without climbing. Overnight in Gorak Shep (5,160m).
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Gorak Shep- pangboche.6-7 hours. Continuing the trek we'll return via Lobuje. The trek retraces halfway back and lunch at Pheriche. Finally the trek ends at Pangboche (3,860m), which lies on the bank of Imja Khola.
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Pangboche- Namche Bazaar: 6-7 hours Now the trail retraces the same way back, stopping at Tengboche. During the November-December full moon the colorful Mani Rimdu festival is held here with much singing and dancing. Overnight in Namche Bazaar (3,400m).
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Namche Bazaar- Phakding to Lukla 7-8 hours
Today the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy natural trail. Lunch at Phakding & 3-4 hours later the trail will lead you back to Lukla (2,800m). On arrival in Lukla you will have a time to relax.
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Lukla- Kathmandu: 35 minutes. After an early morning flight to Kathmandu, you'll transfer to your hotel. Finally there'll be an evening celebration dinner together.
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Departure: You could catch up on some last minute shopping, Internate to your friends and family before departure to Airport or onwards to your next destination.
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