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Imagine trekking amid the most famous peaks of the Himalaya by day
and staying in a cozy lodge each night—it’s the perfect WT way to
experience the Himalaya! Our hikes lead to traditional Sherpa villages
set below the highest mountains on earth. We’ll enjoy the atmosphere
around the venerated Tengboche Monastery (12,500'), surrounded by
ancient mani stones inscribed with the mantra om mane padme hum,
hike up to Pangboche, with its famous yeti hand, then circle down to
the traditional, cloud-perched village of Phortse.
Our days among the unforgettable Sherpa people
of the Everest region, our option for a hike to Ama
Dablam Base Camp, and our welcoming lodges
make this an unforgettable adventure.
Days 1-5 Kathmandu / Lukla / Namche / Khumjung
After exploring Kathmandu, we fly to the mountain
airstrip at Lukla and hike up to the bustling town of
Namche Bazaar. We acclimatize in this charming
Sherpa “capital” and enjoy the stupendous views as
we take day hikes up to the picturesque villages
of Khumjung and Khunde, home to thriving Sherpa
communities. Namche holds the headquarters of
Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park, established
in 1976 as the first national park in the Himalaya.
Overnights on trek are in guestrooms in Sherpa lodges,
most with private facilities.
Days 6-7 Tengboche / Pangboche Hiking up to
Tengboche Monastery, we are in the spiritual heart of
the Khumbu and gloriously surrounded by spectacular
mountains. We’ll find this Tibetan Buddhist center alive
with activity and festooned with prayer flags in the
five colors representing the five Buddhist elements:
Our trek has the option of a day hike to the base camp below the sacred peak of Ama Dablam. PHOTO: KARSTEN WROBEL
EXPLORING SHERPA VILLAGES AND HIMALAYAN PEAKS
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike the spectacular mountain trails
below the most majestic giants of the
Himalaya
• Enjoy a warm welcome into the Tibetan
Buddhist culture of the Sherpa people
• Overnights in the Khumbu’s best lodges—
no camping!
DETAILS
• 14-day trip begins and ends in Kathmandu
• 4 nights first-class hotel, 7 nights
luxury lodges, 2 nights family-owned
Sherpa lodges
• All meals included except 3 lunches and
4 dinners
DATES
Nov 19-Dec 2, 2017 Oct 6-19
Dec 4-17 Oct 20-Nov 3*
Dec 20,’17-Jan 2,2018 Nov 20-Dec 3
Feb 12-25, 2018 Dec 4-17
Mar 5-18 Dec 19,’18-Jan1,2019
Mar 27-Apr 9 Mar 11-24, 2019
Apr 15-28 Apr 15-28
* Mani Rimdu Festival
TRIP COST
$3995 (4-12 members)
Single supplement: $1225
Internal airfare: $375 (subject to change)
Mani Rimdu Festival surcharge: $200
Tharu Lodge extension: from $795
Scenic Everest Flight: from $275
Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge extension:
from $795
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9-day trek on moderate to steep trails,
3-6 hours a day, altitudes between
9,000-13,035 feet (optional hike to 15,400')
earth, wind, fire, water, and space. Our trails lead farther
to Pangboche, site of the oldest monastery in the Khumbu.
Pangboche is known for its views of Ama Dablam, a
stunning, ice-coated pyramid known as the Matterhorn
of the Himalaya. We have the option of an invigorating
day’s hike up to Ama Dablam Base Camp (15,400'), with
its 360-degree panoramas.
Days 8-14 Phortse / Syangboche / Lukla / Kathmandu
We circle down a high trail along the Imja Khola Valley,
enjoying views of Tengboche and Ama Dablam as we make
our way to tranquil Phortse, a culturally well-preserved
village off the main Everest trail. At Syangboche (12,730'),
we take in our last views of Everest’s summit, then fly
to Kathmandu on Day 12. Depart on Day 14, or extend
your journey with game viewing at Tharu Lodge near
Chitwan National Park, a spectacular Everest over-flight,
or a stay at Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge for incredible
Annapurna views.