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A trek to the base of Mt. Everest (29,035'), “Mother Goddess of the
Snows,” is an incredible mountain adventure and the realization of a
dream for many. Our perfectly paced trek brings us to the top of Kala
Patar (18,365'), a hiker’s peak with sensational views of Everest’s
Southwest Face, and to Everest Base Camp itself, by way of the great
Khumbu Glacier. En route, we enjoy the delights of Sherpa culture and
acclimatize with three special Exploration Days off the main Everest
route for spectacular hikes to Ama Dablam Base Camp (15,400')
and the Chukhung Valley. Sherpa lodges keep us comfortable as we
experience this wondrous Himalayan realm.
Days 1-6 Kathmandu / Lukla / Namche / Tengboche
We visit the temples and bazaars of Kathmandu,
then fly to Lukla and trek to the Sherpa villages
of Namche Bazaar, Khunde, and Khumjung. Trails
through rhododendron forests lead us to beautiful
ridgetop Tengboche Monastery, below the snow peaks
of Kangtega and Thamserku. Overnights are in Sherpa
lodges with private rooms and private or shared facilities.
Days 7-11 Pangboche / Ama Dablam Base Camp /
Chukhung Valley Our Exploration Days bring us
to the wilds of Ama Dablam Base Camp and the high
Chukhung Valley, with fantastic views of Lhotse, the
fourth highest peak in the world, just south of Everest.
Days 12-13 Kala Patar / Everest Base Camp Hike to the
top of Kala Patar (18,365') for awesome views of Everest’s
Southwest Face and the enormous faces of Lhotse and
From the top of Kala Patar, panoramas of the world’s highest peak are absolutely stupendous. PHOTO: DAVE PORTER
HIGHLIGHTS
• Fantastic Exploration Days at Ama Dablam
Base Camp and in the Chukhung Valley
• Hike up to a spectacular viewpoint on
Kala Patar
• Paced for maximum acclimatization and
led by the Khumbu’s most experienced
guides
• Overnights in family-owned Sherpa
lodges—no camping!
DETAILS
• 20-day trip begins and ends in Kathmandu
• 4 nights first-class hotel, 15 nights
family-owned Sherpa lodges
• All meals included except 3 lunches and
4 dinners
DATES
Oct 4-23, 2016
Nov 15-Dec 4
Mar 7-26, 2017
Oct 8-27
Oct 31-Nov 19 Mani Rimdu Festival
Mar 20-Apr 8, 2018
TRIP COST
$4895 (10-12 members)
$5195 (6-9 members)
Single supplement: $690
Internal airfare: $375 (subject to change)
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
15-day trek on moderate to steep trails,
4-8 hours a day, altitudes between
9,000-18,365 feet
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Nuptse. The next day, enjoy the option to hike farther to
Everest Base Camp (17,600'), below the Khumbu Icefall.
Days 14-20 Lukla / Kathmandu We descend back to
Pangboche, with its ancient monastery and views of Ama
Dablam, then into the Imja Khola Valley to the charming
village of Phortse. Continue to Namche and on to Lukla,
fly to Kathmandu on Day 18, and depart on Day 20.