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EVEREST BASE CAMP EXPLORER |
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Tour code NAP-EBC-507 |
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TIBET, Everest Base Camp trek is a popular
trekking route in Tibet and the mere thought of
Everest Base Camp nestled just a few kilometers
away at Rongbuk is enough to heighten any
trekker's adventurous spirit. Most of the time
you will walk on a plateau over 4300m, even you
will cross over one pass Nam-la 5300m, so this
trekking route is a really difficult
high-elevation, however, because of the
high-altitude, it offers a splendour views of
north face of Everest and other snow mountain
peaks around.
In this trek from Tingri to the Everest base
camp, you traverse along the centuries old
nomadic territories, fortified villages, alpine
valleys, nomadic settlements, barley fields and
succession of glaciated mountain passes. You are
sure to get mesmerized by the surreally sculpted
Rongbuk glaciers, on our way up to the Everest
Base Camp.
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Highlights of this trip:
- Visit temple, Art/architecture, Pagodas and
Heritage sites in Kathmandu,
- Scenic road-head drive to Nepal/Tibet border
through the Araniko Highway
- The high passes bordering Yamdrok-Tso, Gyantse
and Shigatse
- Visit Sakya Monastery
- A walk or drive to Base Camp brings you even
closer
- Visit Shalu, Tashilimpu Palkor Monastery
- Yamdruk Lake
- Historical sight of Lhasa and Buddhist
monasteries
- Scenic Himalayan flight to kathmandu
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Tibet - Everest Base Camp Trekking – 19 Days |
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Trip Code: NAP-EBC - 507
Trip Cost: Will quote depends on group
size
Group Size: Minimum 4 upto 12 person
Accessibility: Scenic road-head drive to
Kodari/Zhangmu from Kathmandu through the Arniko
Highway & scenic Himalayas view flight from
Lhasa to Kathmandu.
Place cover: Kathmandu – Nyalam – Tingri
– Lungthang – Lamna-La – Zommug – Rongbuk –
Shegar - Shigatse – Gyantse – Lhasa - Kathmandu.
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Fixed departure dates in year
2010/2011:
April: 03-13, 17-27 May: 06-16,
13-23 June: 10-20, 17-27
July: 01-11, 15-25 August:
05-15, 19-29 September: 02-12,
16-26
October: 02-12, 16-26 November:
02-12
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Detail Itinerary |
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DAY 01: Arrive in Kathmandu:
Upon arrival at Tribhuwan
international airport, welcomed
by our representative and
transfer to hotel. The remainder
of the afternoon is at leisure.
A pre trip meeting and briefing
will held all together with you
at hotel about the daily program
activities by company
representative and your trip
Leader/Guide where you can
discuss your final questions all
together.
DAY 02: Kathmandu Excursion:
After breakfast the day will
start with a guided tour of
Kathmandu's historical and
spiritual key attractions;
including the historic Kathmndu
Durbar Square, the famous
'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath)
and then finally visit to Patan
Durbar square which is situated
the heart of the city
constitutes the focus of
visitor's attraction. In the
evening there will pre-trip
discussion where you can meet
your group leader and checking
equipments, final preparations,
packing, Tibet visa and other
necessary document for Saga dawa
festival trip.
DAY 03: Kathmandu drive to
Kodari and Zhangmu: After
official procedure we, drive
towards Nepal/Tibet border up to
the Friendship Bridge through
Arniko Highway. Our tour guide
will be waiting for you at
Friendship Bridge. After
completing the border
formalities at both the Nepalese
and Chinese immigration then
continue drive onto Nyalam.
DAY 04: Rest day at Nyalam for
acclimatization: Our second day
is a day for you to rest and
enjoy Nyalam. We must properly
acclimatize before we move on.
You can also explore the small
temple Milaripa Cave near by
this small town.
DAY 05: Drive to Tingri: This
day is another amazing driving
day as we view the sharp
contrast of lush lower hills to
the barren landscape of the
Tibetan Plateau. Along the way
we will cross Lalung La pass,
where views of Everest and much
of the Himalayan range are first
seen. Tonight we will stay in
the small town of Tingri.
DAY 06: Trek to Lungthang: Our
trekking adventure begins today
as we make our way through the
Tingri plain. Throughout the day
we can visit a small gompa in
Chholun. This night will be
spent in a comfortable campsite
in Lunthang. This bleak region
is home only to herders and
barley harvesters.
DAY 07: Trek to Lamna-La: The
challenging trekking really
starts today as we ascend into
the mountains. Much uphill
walking is done as we climb
towards the top of Lamna-La.
Camp will be made right near the
top of this pass.
DAY 08: Trek to Zommug: In the
morning we descend steeply into
lush vegetation. The only other
people we will encounter are yak
herders and their families. Camp
will be made in the small
village of Zommug. Truly amazing
views can be seen as the sun
sets in this barren town.
DAY 09: Trek to Rongbuk: On our
last day of trekking we will
wind our way to the end
destination of Rongbuk Everest
Base Camp. Along the way we can
also visit the Dza Rongbuk
monastery and Gompas. They are
truly ancient sites, but nothing
compared to our night camping at
Everest Base Camp.
DAY 10: Exploration Rongbuk
Glacier: Our eighth day will be
spent enjoying the barren yet
awe-inspiring surroundings of
the Everest Base Camp. It is a
life changing experience to
stare up into the world's
largest mountain.
DAY 11: Drive to Shegar: As we
leave the wondrous views of
Everest behind us drive a short
distance to Shegar. Along the
way we cross the Pang-La pass,
with more views of the
Himalayas. Tonight will be spent
in the comfortable Hotel
Quomolongma.
DAY 12: Drive to Shigatse: Our
day this day will be spent along
the Friendship Highway as we
cross the highest pass of our
journey, Gyatmso-La, and head
through Lhatse. We continue on
with a short drive to Shigatse,
the second largest city in
Tibet.
DAY 13: Sightseeing & drive to
Gyantse: Not a minute is wasted
as we have a full morning of
exploring the local markets and
Tashilungpo Monastery. It is
very intriguing to see how
ancient Tibetan culture compares
to the modern day culture we
will experience. We will be
given the opportunity of
experiencing more wondrous
Tibetan culture as we see the
Gyantse Dzong and Kumbum.
Expansive views of the valley
can be seen from the ancient
Dzong fort. The Kumbum is much
more than a stupa, as numerous
Tibetan murals and small chapel
houses surround it. Even if you
are no art connoisseur these
ancient murals and architecture
will amaze you.
DAY 14: Drive to Lhasa: This day
is an amazing day of driving as
we head towards Lhasa. Numerous
passes, such as Khambo La and
Kharo-La, provide wondrous views
of the Himalayan range. A
colossal glacier rises nearly
straight up from the road as we
pass Kharo-La. The turquoise
Yamdrok Lake. The drive is no
daunting task as we pass through
many more beautiful Tibetan
valleys and quiet villages along
the way. Our final destination
is a first rate hotel in Lhasa.
DAY 15-16: Excursion around
Lhasa City: Our guided tour will
follow by visiting - Jokhang
Gompa - Jokhang is the holiest
Gompa in Tibet. Shuffle among
the pilgrims, butter lamps
permeating the air, and find
gruesome Gods in hidden annexes.
There is always a procession of
devout Tibetans through the
complex. After walking the holy
inner circle complete a circuit
of the Barkor, the market
surrounding the Jokhang, for
good luck. It is the best market
to shop for all things Tibetan.
Drepung and Sera Monasteries –
Sera is one of the best
preserved monasteries in Tibet,
renown for its lively debating
sessions in the courtyard each
afternoon. Within its
whitewashed walls and golden
roofs, several hundred monks
live and study. Drepung was
founded in the 14th century and
was once the largest Gompa in
the world. These days the figure
has been reduced to several
hundred, but there is still much
of interest to see here, as the
structure escaped relatively
unscathed during the Cultural
Revolution. Norbulingka -
Norbulingka is the summer palace
of the Dalai Lama and is in a
quiet and relaxing garden. One
particular mural inside depicts
the history of Tibet and all the
Dalai Lamas. Potala Palace - The
magnificent Potala Palace
dominates the city of Lhasa. It
contains the winter quarters of
the Dalai Lama, the
jewel-encrusted gold and silver
Stupas of previous Dalai Lamas
as well as numerous grand state
rooms and many important
chapels. There has been a palace
on this site since the 5th or
6th century, but the present
palace was constructed in the
17th century.
DAY 17: Lhasa to Gangkar
airport: We leave Lhasa early in
the morning for the 2 hour drive
to Gonggar Airport and our
flight back to Kathmandu. The
Air China takes us right across
the main Himalayan range and the
mountain views are spectacular.
DAY 18: Leisure day in Kathmandu:
This full day at leisure to
rest, relax or explore the local
area in Kathmandu or do a bit of
last minute shopping. You also
have the option of doing some
sight-seeing. Evening will have
farewell meeting & dinner at
Nepali typical restaurant.
DAY 19: Departure day: After
breakfast you will have some
free time until the time to
leave the international airport
for your final departure.
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Short Itinerary |
Days 01 : Arrive in
Kathmandu
Days 02 : Kathmandu excursion
Days 03 : Kathmandu to Zhangmu/Nyalam
(2300m)
Days 04 : Nyalam to Tingri
(4390m)
Days 05 : Tingri to Rongbok
(4980m)
Days 06 : Rongbok to Everest
Base Camp (5200 m) – Rongbok
Days 07 : Rongbok to Lhatse
(4500m)
Days 08 : Lhatse to Xigatse
Days 09 : Xigatse to Gyantse.
(3950m)
Days 10 : Gyantse to Lhasa
(3650 m)
Days 11/12 : Lhasa Excursion
Days 13 : Lhasa fly to
Kathmandu
Days 14 : Kathmandu excursion
Days 15 : Departure day |
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