Special Offers / New Year at the Top of the World: Everest

Summary> this is a unique opportunity to get to know the Nepal Kingdom, to feel the energy of scenic Himalayas at the height of more than 5000 meters above the sea level and to celebrate the New Year as close as possible to the "Divine Mother of the World" – the Mount Everest

Info> Everest, Sagarmatha (the Nepaliese name), or Giomolungma (Tibetan name) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Everest is the highest point on Earth (8848m), in the Himalayan mountains http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalaya it sits on the border of Nepal, Tibet and China

Route> trekking and mountain hiking – approx. 60 km
Elevation> 1500 - 5364 meters above the sea level
Dates> 10.10 -25.10 / 05.11-20.11 / 05.04 - 20.04
Days> 15
Group> 10 people
Staff> 2 people
Accommodation> a 3 star hotel, wooden houses, tents

Itinerary: Day> Activities

1.Airport pick-up in Kathmandu – the capital of Nepal . Transfer to hotel located in the tourist area Tamel. Lunch. Walking tours through the historical center of Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel
2.Continuation of the Kathmandu guided tour. Visiting: Buddanath - the largest Buddhist religious monument in the world, the sacred river Bagmati, Swayambhunatkh - also known as the "monkey temple" and other tourist attractions. Lunch. Free time. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel
3.Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (flight - about 45 minutes). Go to the settlement Phakdin (2610 m) the path along the valley of the river Dudkh Kosi
4.Go to the settlement of Namche Bazar (3400 m) - the center of the Solo Khumbu region. Getting familiar with traditions and culture of the Sherpa people. Dinner. Overnight
5.A Day in the Namche Bazar village. Trek to the observation deck overlooking the Everest and the peaks of Ama Dablam, Lkhotse, Tkhamserku. Dinner. Overnight
6.The descent to the river Bhote Kosi, then - the ascent to Thyangboche (3860m) - the the Buddhist monastery. Visiting the monastery. Dinner. Overnight
7.Trek to the settlement Dingboche (4410 m), then - ascent to the Sherpa settlement Pangboche (3930m), the site of the oldest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region. Dinner. Overnight in the settlement Dingboche
8.Trek to Lobuche (4910m). Great views of Himalayas. Ascent to the mountain plateau towards the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Camping part of the route begins. Setting up the camp. Supper. Overnight in tents.
9.Trek to Gorakshep (5140m.), travel time - about 3 hours. Ascent to the top of Kalapatar (5545 m). The best and the closest views of the Mount Everest! Setting up camp. It is New Year Eve! New Year’s festivities. Overnight
10. Happy New Year! Descent begins.Visiting to the base camp for mountain expeditions (5364 m), then – further to the village Lobuche (4910m). Supper. Overnight
11. Further descent: Lobuche - Thyangboche. Beautiful mountain views. On the way: experiencing the daily life of local Sherpa people
12.Trek from Thyangboche to Namche Bazar. End of the camping trip. Destresing. Rest in the village of Namche. Supper. Overnight
13.Trek: Namche Bazar - Lukla
14.Catching flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Group Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu. Free time. Overnight
15.Departure from Kathmandu

Cost> 3000 US

Cost includes>
1. All necessary transfers according to the program
2. Guided tours and transportation in Kathmandu
3. A permission to visit the national park (SagarmathaNational Park)
4. Flight Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu
5. Staff pay
6. Accommodation (3 nights) in a 3 star hotel (double occupancy) in Kathmandu
7. Accommodation at the tourist camps and lodges
8. All necessary equipment for camping part of the trip
9. Lunches and dinners throughout all active parts of the route

Cost does not include>
1. Roundtrip to Kathmandu
2. Nepal visa fees: 25 US $ (tourist visa for 15 days) on arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu (need to have a US $ 25 and 2 passport photos for processing)
3. Airport tax for domestic flights (about 3 US $ one way)
4. Airport Tax on departure/aarival from Kathmandu (around $ 25)
5. All necessary types of insurance
6. Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu (3 days)
7. Alcohol and other beverages

Payment of> 25% in advance to book seats. 100% payment no later than 30 days prior to arrival. Form of Payment> VISA, MasterCard, check or transfer or by e-invoice PayPal

Additional info: tours@EDGEtravel.ca

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