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Download Trip Notes www.blackdiamondexpedition.com [email protected] Enjoy the Everest Base Camp trekking and the complete EverestBLACK experience DIAMOND EXPEDITION +977-01-4440476 / 4440534 ❖ Great introductory trek for those looking for the wonderful adventure ❖ Proper acclimatization en-route ❖ Shorter trip compared to other Everest Base Camp trips ❖ World’s highest Buddhist monastery the Tengboche ❖ Aggressive Everest Base Camp trek Nepal, Trekking and Hiking, 14 Days Trip Duration= 14 Days Group Size= 2 person Accommodation=2 Nights Hotel, 11 Nights Camps Meals=14 Breskfast, 13 Lunch, 13 Dinner VIEW DATES, PRICES & BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY HERE www.blackdiamondexpedition.com [email protected] BLACK DIAMOND EXPEDITION Overview Aggressive Everest Base Camp Trek is a great introductory trek for those who are looking for the wonderful adventure to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain in a very short time as much as possible. This trek ensures you a proper acclimatization en-route and takes you to the height of base camp very smoothly even though this is a shorter trip compare with another Everest Base Camp trip. The memorable journey to Everest Base Camp start by taking a flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla and takes you towards the base camp passing through famous Sherpa Villages along with Phakding and gateway to Mt. Everest- Namche. The trip furthers with a visit to the world’s highest Buddhist monastery the Tengboche, and the Everest Base Camp itself, where Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay set off on their epic journey to the successful summit of Everest in 1953. Aggressive Everest Base Camp Trek is a great introductory trek for those who are looking for the wonderful adventure to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain in a very short time as much as possible. This trek ensures you a proper acclimatization en-route and takes you to the height of base camp very smoothly even though this is a shorter trip compare with other Everest Base Camp trip. 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. Aggressive Everest Base Camp trek/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 checking in, you can either take rest; hang around in the city as it all depends upon your interests. In the evening, we will organize a Welcome Dinner at an excellent traditional Nepalese restaurant where you will enjoy a Nepalese cultural program as well as a fine meal. Hotel Encounter Nepal, Dinner Day 2: 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 in 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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11,280 ft): 5-6 hrs trek 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 then 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 www.blackdiamondexpedition.com [email protected] BLACK DIAMOND EXPEDITION steep climb we reach at Chautara from where we get the first sight of Mt. Everest. From there another 1.5 hours easy walking bring us to Namche Bazzar, the gateway to Mt. Everest and the main trading center. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: 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 Bazzar. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Namche Bazzar 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. After 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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: 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 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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7: Dingboche to Dughla (4,620 m/15,154 ft): 3-4 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). After then following the narrow trail, we reach Phulung Karpo where camp site was asserted during first successful Everest Expedition in 1953. Further the sight of Chola Lake and Mt. Pumo Ri (7161m) appears on the way. As we descend the trail, the view of Mt. Pumo Ri disappear and come across the roaring stream. We cross the www.blackdiamondexpedition.com [email protected] BLACK DIAMOND EXPEDITION small wooden bridge and climb steep up to Dughla. Dughla offers a marvelous view of Nuptse, Cholatse, Thamserku and several other magnificent peaks. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8: Dughla to Lobuche (4910 m/16,105 ft): 3-4 hrs trek Today is short but difficult walking day as we have to walk through the boulder path left by khumbu glacier. Initially we walk steep path through moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and climb to Thukla Pass (4830m). At the top there are piles of stones with prayer flags, memorials of death climbers including Babu Chiri Sherpa, 10 times Everest submitter and Scott Fischer, American mountaineer. As we descend to Khumbu Glacier moraine, several great peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, Mahalangur Himal greet us. After crossing Khumbu Glacier, we get the beautiful sight of towering Mt. Nuptse (7855m). Further climbing the steep trail along roaring stream, we reach Lobuche. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 9: Lobuche to Gorak Shep [5140 m/16,860ft] to Kalapatthar [5550m/18204ft] to Gorak Shep Or Lobuche to Everest Base Camp [5364 m/17,594 ft] to Gorak Shep: 8-9 hrs Today we have two options. First one is, we reach Gorak Shep and in late afternoon hike to Kalapatthar for impressive sunset view over Himalayas including Mt. Everest. Second one is, we reach Everest Base Camp and then trek back to Gorak Shep for overnight. We can split the group for option 1 and option 2. After early breakfast we start trek through the moraine of Khumbu glacier. Passing through Italian Research Center and Lobuche Pass (5110m) we reach to Chongri Glacier.
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