Sunday, February 7, 2010

NEPAL: KHUMBU EXPLORATORY TREK


TOUR CODE EAI-N17Length: 6 DAYS
HIGHLIGHTS: Magnificent views of the towering peaks of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar, Tamserku, Kwangde, Khumbi-ila, Kangteiga, Ama Dablam, Tawoche, Cho Oyu, and Pumori.
Low Budget Adventure Treks (LBAT) are designed to use lodge and resort accommodations along the trails. We have designed these LBAT treks to serve clients with various budgets. These treks are perfect for students or anyone with low budget, but hardy backpackers. Our shorter tea house treks in the Everest Region begin and end in Syangboche and Lukla airports while a long range trek begin in Jiri and end in Lukla.
Now with the development of the Syangboche Panorama Hotel, we organize and lead camping and tea house treks throughout the Everest Region. This trek is operated from our resort hotel in Syangboche, where a one way or two way helicopter ride is required.
SYANGBOCHE PANORAMA HOTEL (P) LTD. is a spectacular resort, 13,025 ft. above sea level. The hotel is merely a ten minute walk from Syangboche Airport. It is our newest quality tourism establishment in the Everest region. This 22 room hotel is built to provide the most out of a Nepal visit! The architecture and the interior decorations reflect a perfect Sherpa theme. Huge glass windows allow guests to enjoy magnificent views of towering peaks. View Mt. Everest, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Kangteiga, Thamserku and Thyangboche Monastery from the dinner table or your bedroom!
Syangboche Panorama Hotel stands atop a hill, above the famous Namche Bazaar, enroute to the Khumjung and Khunde villages. Its location makes you feel as if you are above the clouds, which often is the case! Unique flora and fauna are among the attraction here. One can easily spot Musk deer, Himalayan Tahrs, or Impeyan pheasants (the national bird of Nepal) and other faunas in the vicinity. High altitude junipers, rhododendrons, firs, and alpine plant communities are indigenous to the area.
The monsoon is somewhat wet and cloudy, but this is when the entire region unfolds in full blossom with thousands of species of colorful flowers, such as Edelweiss, Blue Poppy, and Snow Rhododendron are among the seasonal blanket of vivid colors draped across the hills. More than four hundred species of beautiful butterflies come to life, making the colors of Khumbu even more flamboyant. To operate treks during the monsoon is difficult because of the cloudy weather and rain, but perfect time for butterfly and flower lovers.
We have all modern amenities and a well trained local staff at your service, serving delicious cuisine including Sherpa-Nepali and international. We provide special summer rates for student and research groups and offer spectacular meeting facilities for conferences, incentives, wedding parties and honeymooners. Inquire for details.
Best Season: October to November and February to May.
Trek Grade: Moderate to strenuous

COSTS

1 pax$620 pp/dbl US


MINIMUM 5 PEOPLE

Cost includes: Monument and national park entrance fees, all ground transportation within Nepal to and from start and end points of treks, trekking staff all meals during the trek, Nepalese staff insurance, transfers to and from airport to hotel.
Cost excludes: Visa fees, international and domestic airfares, airport departure tax, lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu, personal clothing, personal insurance, alcoholic beverages, telephone, laundry, special permit fees for restricted areas, charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, civil unrest, and emergencies.
Prices subject to government taxes/levies or prices beyond our control. Prices and programs are subject to change without notice. All prices quoted in US dollars. For booking information, liability waiver, and terms and conditions contact Eco-Adventure International, LLC.

ITINERARY


Day 01:Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Kathmandu (KTM) to Lukla by helicopter, and trek to Phakding.
Day 02:Namche Bazaar
Trekking to Namche Bazaar.
Day 03:Khumbu Valley-Gongla Peak
Trekking to Khumbu Valley-Gongla Peak and overnight at Syangboche Panorama Hotel. Syangboche Panorama Hotel is a spectacular resort, 13,025 ft. above sea level. It is the newest quality tourism establishment in the Everest region. This 22 room hotel is built to provide the most out of a Nepal visit! The architecture and intricate interior design resemble that of a typical Sherpa home. Huge glass windows allow guests to enjoy magnificent views of towering peaks in all directions including Mt. Everest.
Day 04:Tyangboche Monastery
Trek to Tyangboche Monastery. Tyangboche Monastery is the biggest monastery in the Everest Region and is surrounded by towering icy peaks. From here, we can see the sun set and sun rise over Everest if the weather is clear.
Day 05:Syangboche
Trekking to and overnight at Syangboche Panorama Hotel.
Day 06:Kathmandu by Helicopter
After breakfast, Syangboche to Kathmandu by helicopter.

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