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Everest Base Camp
High Passes of the Khumbu
During our 'Everest Villages' trek you will discover the epicenter of Sherpa culture - the Khumbu -, which is one of the centers of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal.
Our journey begins with an awe-inspiring flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, where spectacular views of the great Himalayan chain surround us.
Trekking towards Everest Base Camp, this immense glacial valley at the foot of 'Chomolongma', 'Mother Goddess of the Earth' and the world's highest summit, wraps us in mountaineering lore and allows for a unique cultural experience.
The Sherpa people, Tibetan in origin, have developed from yak herders and farmers into some of the world's greatest mountaineers, scaling many times the world's highest peaks. Guided by a Western guide as well as by a local Sherpa, whose extended family will welcome us wherever we go, we will come into close contact with some of Nepal's most engaging people.
The high passes of the Khumbu are a breathtaking, although strenuous alternative route to get to and from Everest Base Camp.
All passes are well over 5000m meters or 15,000 feet. From the village of Thame, we will be sleeping above 4000 meters or 12,000 feet. Nights are very cold, with temperatures well below zero degrees Celsius. Overnight lows can dip to -20 Celsius, requiring excellent gear and also a good sense of adventure. To join this trek, you must be in outstanding physical condition, with the ability to trek up to 10 hours if conditions are not optimal. Terrain varies from good paths to those covered by snow and ice.
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Dates and Prices 2011
High Passes of the Khumbu 23 days
(19 half to full days of trekking):
April 23 - May 15, 2011
October 29 - November 20, 2011
Price: US$ 4700 (CAD$ 4800)
Single Supplement: US$ 250 (CAD$ 300)
Details/Accommodation
Accommodation: Upscale hotel in Kathmandu, mountain lodges
and tea houses throughout the trek.
Meeting point is Kathmandu
airport.
Included in the price:
Hotel in Kathmandu, all lodging and food throughout the trek,
trekking guide fees, Sherpa guides, porters for your personal
belongings, flight from Kathmandu - Lukla and back, National
Park Fee, accident insurance fee for Sherpa guides and porters.
Trip Leaders:
- All our treks in the Himalaya are led by a certified 'Western' guide plus a team of 3 high-altitude guides.
For more information click here.
- Working with Russell Brice's company in Kathmandu allows us to hire only the best multi-lingual, high altitude Sherpas. Russell Brice is a UIAGM high mountain guide, who organizes high altitude expeditions. When not climbing Mount Everest or Cho Oyo, Chhuldim, Phurba and Lobsang put their combined knowledge of the Great Himalayan Range at your disposal. Speaking English fluently, along with Nepali, Sherpa and Tibetan, they will allow you to experience Nepal with an insider's perspective. Granted, one can never comprehend a culture in such a short time, but having someone interested in transmitting the love of his country and culture can only enhance a walker's experience.
- All of our guides are professionals, and are skilled at transmitting their tremendous
knowledge of the region/country to you.
- All our guides speak fluently English and at least another foreign language. Wherever you go with us, your guide will be able to communicate at ease, enabling him/her to take care of any problem / special wishes that might occur.
Can I do it? - Trip Difficulty, Everest Base Camp Trek-High Passes of the Khumbu
Level 5 (From 1=easy to 5=very strenuous)
Very strenuous walking on unmarked trails with some cross-country hiking. Scree slopes, some scrambling, steep sections, both up and down.
High probability of snow. Ridge walking with some exposure. Walking can be up to 10 hours a day, depending on conditions.
Consecutive walking for a minimum of 6 days. 1500m (5500ft) maximum elevation gain per day.
Day-packs and larger. Maximum altitude in the Himalaya 5600m (17000ft).
Example: Tour des Ruans, Kangshung Valley, Everest Base Camp trek, Ultimate Ladakh, Zanskar Valley.
