Itinerary
Day 01 | Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) |
Day 02 | Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation |
Day 03 | Fly to Lukla and trek to Paiya (Chutok) (2730m/8954ft): 3-4 hours |
Day 04 | Paiya to Pangkoma (2850m/93,48ft): 5-6 hours |
Day 05 | Pangkoma to Nigmsa (Shibuche) (2745m/90,03ft): 4-5 hours |
Day 06 | Nigmsa (Shibuche) to Chetra khola (3150m/10332ft): 7-8 hours |
Day 07 | Chetrakhola to Kothe (3600m/11808ft): 6-7 hours |
Day 08 | Kothe to Tangnang (4,350m/14,270ft): 3-4 hours |
Day 09 | Rest day with an optional short hike to Charpate Himal Glacier: 4 hours |
Day 10 | Thangnang to Khare - 5,045m/16,486ft : 2-3 hours |
Day 11 | Pre-climb preparation and rest |
Day 12 | Khare to High camp (5,780m/18,958ft): 4-5 hours |
Day 13 | High camp to Mera Peak Summit then to Kongma Dingma (4850m/15912 ft): 9-10 hours |
Day 14 | Reserve Day for Contingency |
Day 15 | Kongma Dingma to Seto Pokhari (5035m/16519 ft): 6 hours |
Day 16 | Seto Pokhari to Baruntse Base Camp (5300m/17388 ft): 6 hours |
Day 17-27 | Baruntse climbing period |
Day 28 | Rest day at the Baruntse Base Camp |
Day 29 | Baruntse Base Camp to Amphu Labcha Base Camp (5650m/18536 ft): 4-5 hours |
Day 30 | Amphu Labcha Base Camp(South) to Amphu Labcha Base Camp(North) (5300m/17385 ft) : 5 - 6 hours |
Day 31 | Amphu Labcha Base Camp to Pangboche (3930m/12893 ft): 6-7 hours |
Day 32 | Pangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286 ft): 5 - 6 hours |
Day 33 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m/9186 ft): 6-7 hours |
Day 34 | Fly back to Kathmandu |
Day 35 | Contingency |
Day 36 | Final departure |
Inclusions
Cost Included
- Pickups and drops from hotels and airports
- Accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu, teahouses and tents during trekking and climbing
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All ground transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicles • All entrance and permit fees for visits
to monuments and museums -
Services of English speaking, trained and experienced staff including trekking guide(leader), climbing guide
(leader), assistant guides and porters including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging - All domestic flights (Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu)
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals on mountain
- Porter services for trekking
- All necessary paperwork; trekking permits and climbing permits
- Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
- Down jacket, four-seasonal sleeping bag, duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
- Required number of group mountaineering (climbing) equipment
- Travel and rescue arrangements
- Company services and all required government taxes/royalties
Exclusions
Cost Excludes:
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around .5 per kg)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Personal climbing equipment
- Personal climbing guide if requested
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- Tips for guides and porters
- Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section