Free time to tour the city, including temples and sites of Durbar Square and the Thamel section. Here, we’ll assist trekkers with their final shopping needs and end the day with a farewell dinner.
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Helicopter flight to Kathmandu and time for dinner (and drinks!) is just what we needed! Being back at the comfort of the hotel and getting some post trekking passages scheduled for tomorrow is exactly what the doctor ordered!
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The trail winds through the high tundra and glacial moraine to Gorak Shep (16,924 ft./5,158 m), the last inhabited area before Everest Base Camp. Gorak Shep presents a rougher environment and gives the trekker the true flavor of the rigors of mountaineering
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Above Pheriche, the character of the terrain changes, and we’ll begin to understand the starkness of the high alpine landscape.
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After taking in the splendor of the high Himalayas, we’ll continue climbing to the village of Pheriche (13,907 ft./4248m), which is not far from Dingboche (a village en route to Island Peak). Pheriche has become famous for its high-altitude medical clinic.
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We’ll continue on and climb to the village of Tengboche (12,683 ft./3,865 m), the cultural and religious center of the Khumbu. At the monastery we’ll attend Buddhist ceremonies and rituals performed by local monks. Vistas from Tengboche are spectacular.
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In the morning, we’ll take an acclimatization hike, gaining 1,000 feet to take in the amazing mountain vista. In the afternoon, we’ll have time to visit sights in Namche Bazaar, including the local marketplace.
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We’ll follow the Dudh Kosi, ascending 2,300 ft./700 m through Himalayan pine and Doedar cedar forests, to the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar (11,300ft./3,444 m). The village of Namche is an historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchange salt, dried meat, gold and textiles. Besides being a superb place to shop for traditional crafts…
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After final administration requirements, we’ll fly via helicopter to Lukla. Weather permitting, this flight offers outstanding views of the eastern Himalayas. In Lukla, we meet and join our Sherpa staff, load the yaks and begin the ascent to Base Camp. Our first day is an easy walk to lush environs of Phakding, located on the Dudh Kosi river.
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Final rest day before the beginning of the trek! Our climbers will send some time having their gear check and prepping for an early wake up call before their private helicopter ride. Follow along for trek updates as they go!
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From the centrally located Yak and Yeti, we’ll begin our exploration of Kathmandu. While modern by Nepalese standards, Kathmandu is a sacred city to Hindus and Buddhists. Our tour is an important introduction to understanding the cultures that lay ahead. Kathmandu is prominently featured in Buddhist scriptures and Hindu texts such as the Ramayana. Our tour includes three World Heritage Sights — 3,000-year-old Swayambhu (monkey temple), the Hindu temple and cremation site Pashupati, and the great Stupa of Bodnath. Following our tour we will complete a thorough gear check.
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They have arrived in Nepal! They will be staying at the luxurious Yak and Yeti hotel in the heart of Kathmandu.
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Read a day by day log of our trip to Everest Basecamp. Most of the posts will be written by those on this trip and published in real time – even when they’re on the trail to Everest Basecamp. They’re in for the adventure of a lifetime! And you’ll get to follow along!!
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