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Everest Expedition www.blackdiamondexpedition.com [email protected] Enjoy the Everest Base Camp trekking and the complete EverestBLACK experience DIAMOND EXPEDITION +977-01-4440476 / 4440534 ❖ Green terraced farm and the views of rivers, Himalayas and waterfalls ❖ Untouched culture of the ethnic people ❖ An admixture of natural and cultural beauty ❖ Green forest with rare wild animals and birds and lush valleys ❖ Opportunity to explore the intoxicating beauty of Khhumbu glacier and ice fall and Sagarmatha National Park Everest Expedition Nepal, Trekking and Hiking, 71 Days Trip Duration= 71 Days Group Size= 2 person Accommodation= 4 Nights Hotel, 50 Nights Camps, 16 Nights teahouse Meals= 71 Breakfast, 70 Lunch, 70 Dinner VIEW DATES, PRICES & BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY HERE www.blackdiamondexpedition.com [email protected] BLACK DIAMOND EXPEDITION Overview Mt. Everest (8,848 m), the highest mountain in the world is located in Khumbu region at the northeast part of Nepal sharing the border with Tibet. Mount Everest bears other three names such as Chomolungma, Sagarmatha and Qomolungma which has its own legend behind. Many unsuccessful attempts to climb the summit of Mt. Everest had been taken from 1921 by different expedition teams. After many hard efforts, sacrifices of many human lives and continuous research the mountaineering heroes Tenzing Norgay Sherpa from Nepal and Sir Edmund Hillary from Italy representing British team for Mount Everest Expedition paved the successful way to ascend to the summit of Mt. Everest on 29 May 1953. Conquer the Mt. Everest always remains as a pride and lifetime achievement for the climbers. Many mountaineers follow the same route (The South Col route) followed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay Sherpa; successfully scaled Mt. Everest many times and keep and break down the different records by ardent mountaineers since then, but still it is a big ultimate challenge even for experienced climbers to make a dream true by reaching the summit of Mt. Everest. The Mt. Everest Expedition starts from the Lukla and treks up to the base camp. At Everest Base Camp, we spend 2-3 nights for acclimatization and take side trips. Further, we climb up upper camps in favorable weather and taking ample of time to acclimatize in each camp and then finally attempt summit. www.blackdiamondexpedition.com [email protected] BLACK DIAMOND EXPEDITION About Leader You are really fortunate to spend time with our guides who hold strong communication skills. They are great at projecting their voices across a group in a cler and easy to understand manner. They are gifted with what you call to be the great conversationalists with outgoing personalities. We ensure you that you feel open and comfortable talking to whoever accompanies you as your guide. Our guides possess a great experience of almost all the travel and trekking sites of Nepal. They can disseminate their awesome knowledge and experiences to you. They are not only enthusiastic but at the same time are humorous as well to relieve you from the often tiresome walks. We never compromise when it comes to time. Our guides are always punctual and perform things in time. They have keen sense of direction and can easily lead you in whichever route you follow them. Mostly, we assign the local guides who can bring their own knowledge, gain a genuine experience. Everest Expedition/Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m / 4264 feet) Upon arrival at the Kathmandu Airport (TIA), you will be welcomed and greeted by our representative and then transfer to the hotel. After the check in, there will be a pre-trip discussion in Black Diamond office where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. Black Diamond briefs us regarding the trip as well as provides us an opportunity to ask any questions we may have regarding our upcoming adventure. In the evening, we will organize a WelcomeDinner at an excellent traditional Nepalese restaurant where you will enjoy a Nepalese cultural program as well as a fine meal. Day 2-3: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation After breakfast, break the day with guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions of Kathmandu. The first visit is made in Swayambhunath Stupa- oldest stupa situated on the hillock. Enjoy the bird eyes view of Kathmandu Valley and mountains. After then visit Kathmandu Durbar Square - Palace of Malla and then Shah King of Nepal. Visit Kumari Ghar (living goddess), Kasthamandap (made up of a single tree), Hanuman Dhoka (Gate to enter the palace) and many more temples. Finally, visit in Patan Durbar Square- the city of fine art and architecture. Visit Krishna Temple, Palace square, Mahabauddha, Mahabihar and many more temples and masterpiece monuments. Late afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. Black Diamond briefs us regarding the trip as well as provides us an opportunity to ask any questions we may have regarding our upcoming adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu. www.blackdiamondexpedition.com [email protected] BLACK DIAMOND EXPEDITION Day 4: Kathmandu to Lukla flight and trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 minutes flight, 3-4 hours trek Early morning after breakfast transfer to Kathmandu airport domestic terminal to fly over Lukla, a gateway destination for trekking in Everest Region. After 40 minutes adventurous and scenic view flight, we reach in the Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla. Here we meet our other crew members and then we begin our first day' easy trek through forest, villages and along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding. Day 5: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 ft): 5-6 hrs trek gradual walk through the forest and bridges until we reach the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi Rivers (Larja Dobhan). After then about 2 hours steep climb we reach Chautara from where we get the first sight of Mt. Everest. From there another 1.5 hours easy walking bring us to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Mt. Everest and the main trading center. Day 6: Namche Bazaar: Rest day After 2 days walking we take a rest in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize the body. It is recommended to stay active during the rest day also which helps to acclimatize our body quickly. Walking little high altitude around 100 ft will help to acclimatize properly. Morning, we do hike in Thame and later explore Namche Bazaar. Day 7: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft)- 5 to 6 hrs trek Today the trail is gradual ups and downs with the magnificent view of Himalayas and Musk Deer, Monal, Blue Sheep may come across on our way while walk through the jungle. We begin the day with gradual walk down up to Kayanguma, passing by Tenzing Norgye Memorial Stupa and viewing massive Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Thamserku more snowcapped peaks. Today also we follow the Dudh Koshi River and cross suspension bridges many times, one of which is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. On the way, we can see the beautiful view of Mt Thamserku (6618m). Passing through the small village of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo we enter into the Sagarmatha National Park. We cross the last village of Jorsale before Namche and thenAfter then little ahead we reach Sansa, the junction to Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp. We follow the right trail to Everest Base Camp through pine forests and come across the bridge over Dhudh Koshi River in Phungi Thanga. From there the trail is little steep through the forest of rhododendron and fir trees to Tengboche village, the home of biggest Buddhist Monastery of Everest region and the close-up view of massive Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Everest is very impressive. Day 8: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 to 6 hrs trek Morning witness and capture the awesome view of mountains in the background of Tengboche Monastery. After breakfast, we continue the journey through gradual down from rhododendron trees and come across the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River. About an hour further walk will bring us to Pangboche which offers a dramatic view of Himalayas and village. Passing by several Chortens, Mani walls and Pangboche Gompa we continue the trek through the village of Syomare, Orsho and Samso Ogma where we www.blackdiamondexpedition.com [email protected] BLACK DIAMOND EXPEDITION meet the junction. From there we follow the right path and after crossing the bridge over the confluence of Khumbu Khola and Imja River we climb steep path to Chyakunwa Kharka from where we can see the spectacular view of Taboche, Ama Dablam, Khangteka, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse and many more. After few minutes gradual climb, we will be welcomed by chorten and prayer flags in Dingboche. Day 9-13: Acclimatization This is an important phase of the expedition. Dingboche is a good location for acclimatization. The team leader will organize daily outings to the adjacent hills with the aim of providing gradual acclimatization. Walk some of the nearby hills in order to slowly increase exposure to altitude. Follow the regime that you have previously found most suitable, in order to give you maximum acclimatization before arriving in base camp. While in Dingboche, we can attend a seminar on high altitude acclimatization at a hospital run by the Himalayan Rescue Association nearby Pheriche. The walk over to Pheriche and back will also serve as good acclimatization training. Day 14: Dingboche to Lobuche (4910 m/16,105 ft): 5-6 hrs trek Today all the way is dry but offers awesome Mountain View on all sides. We start the trek walking gradually through the Khumnu Khola Valley and reach the yak herder’s place, Dusa (4503m).
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