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Everest Range:
Everest - Nangpa Valley
If you want to trek in the Everest region of Nepal
you have several choices on where to start your
trek, you can fly into the small town of Lukla
shortcutting some very good trekking and begin your
trek from there. This is the most popular option.
The next thing to decide is which route to take!!
This often depends on how much time is available to
you. The minimum you should allow to get the best
out of a visit to the region is 3 weeks.
A more adventurous and longer route is via the
remote Nangpa Valley, which has recently been opened
to trekkers. This trek could not be taken for many
years because of its proximity to the Tibetan
border. This region is unspoilt with authentic
Sherpa villages. The most common route is from
Namche to Pangboche – Tukla – Gorak Shep. Most
parties continue to follow well-trodden paths on the
classic base camp trek but you leave the crowds
behind and head up the remote Nangpa valley to
Marulung.
Everest Adventure
Everest Adventure is an introductory trek,
staying in comfortable lodges, offers sensational
mountain views and an insight into the lives of the
local Sherpa people. For the first two days we trek
slowly, to aid acclimatization, heading north up the Dudh Kosi valley. Our route takes us through
beautiful tracts of pine and rhododendron forest,
with the peaks of Thamserku and
Kusum Kanguru
soaring above the trail. It is a steep ascent to
Namche Bazaar (3446m), the main market, where we are
rewarded with spectacular mountain vistas. We allow
a rest day here to aid acclimatization and there
will be the option of short walks towards the Thami
valley and the nearby national park museum.
The Everest region
has arguably the most dramatic scenery in the world,
and with flights making the region easily
accessible, it is possible to reach the heart of the
mountains within a few days.
Everest Base Camp
The most rewarding journey to Everest Base
Camp continues after flying into the remote mountain
town of Lukla (9,350 feet). The views of the
Himalayan Mountains from Lukla on a clear day are
breathtaking.
We follow an
ancient route that will take us through tiny
villages, across high mountain passes, and through
remote valleys, villages, and monasteries. The views
grow even more spectacular as we venture up the Dudh
Kosi River to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the
Khumbu region at 11,300 feet. We will spend a night
next to the Thyangboche monastery (12,887 feet),
where you will be rewarded with spectacular views of
Ama Dablam, Mt. Everest, and Lhotse.
A non-technical climb of Kala Pattar (18,450 feet)
highlights the truly spectacular panorama of
Sagamartha (Mount Everest), the Mother Goddess of
the World (29,028 feet), and Lhotse (27,560 feet).
The return trek continues to delight adventurous
souls with more spectacular mountain views, lush
forested valleys, and opportunities to learn about
the Nepalese religion and culture. The friendly
smiles of the local people, their warm hospitable
nature and the sheer scale of the world's biggest
peaks will leave an indelible mark on those who
visit.
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