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DEVENDRA BASNET
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The trek to the legendary climbers’ camp below the soaring
flanks of Mt. Everest (29,035'), Mother Goddess of the
Snows, is one of the greatest hikes in the world—and we
do it without camping! Our lodge-based trek is perfectly
paced as it leads us up to 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 acclimatize with
three very special Exploration Days off the main Everest
route for hikes to Ama Dablam Base Camp (15,400')
and the Chukhung Valley. Unbelievable
Himalayan panoramas, atmospheric
Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, getting to
know the welcoming Sherpa people, and
accommodations in cozy lodges make this
the perfect high mountain adventure. Our
own private cook staff travels with us to
prepare our meals along the way.
Days 1-6 Kathmandu / Lukla / Namche /
Tengboche We visit the temples and bazaars
of Kathmandu, then fly to Lukla and trek to
the welcoming Sherpa mountain villages of
Namche Bazaar, Khunde, and Khumjung,
enjoying our first Himalayan panoramas. Trails through
rhododendron forests lead us to beautiful ridgetop Tengboche
Monastery, spiritual center of the Khumbu Valley, set 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 special Exploration Days bring us up
to the remote wilds of Ama Dablam Base Camp and high
into the 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 Our hike to
the top of Kala Patar (18,365') rewards us with awesome views
of Everest’s Southwest Face and the enormous faces of Lhotse
and Nuptse. The next day, we have 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.
“Thanks to our
Trip Leader, we hiked
trails not known to
many trekkers and
were invited into
Sherpa homes. I had
dreamed of this trip
for 30 years and
now those dreams
are fulfilled.”
Jim A., Cincinnati OH
GREAT TREKS OF THE WORLD
It’s an unbelievable thrill to stand at the base camp below the highest mountain in the world—
and WT brings you there in style! PHOTO: LEILA THOMPSON
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike right to famed Everest Base Camp,
launching site of all the famous expeditions
• Exploration Days with fantastic hikes to
Ama Dablam Base Camp and Chukhung
Valley
• Paced for maximum acclimatization and
led by the Khumbu’s most experienced
Sherpa guides
• Overnights in family-owned Sherpa
lodges—no camping, and we have our
own private cook crew!
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
Mar 20-Apr 8, 2018
Oct 20-Nov 8 Mani Rimdu Festival
Nov 12-Dec 1
Mar 12-31, 2019
TRIP COST
$4895 (10-12 members)
$5195 (6-9 members)
Single supplement: $720
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
ALEX TREADWAY
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Trek to Everest Base Camp plus the Gokyo Valley, with
its show-stopping views from Gokyo Ri (17,500').
Mar 14-Apr 7, Oct 9-Nov 2, 2018. From $5895.