Everest Base Camp Trek for Over 50's

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuban International Airport and pick up by our private vehicle and transfer to the 4+ star categorie Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu valley with sightseeing in afternoon (B)
Day 03: 40 minutes Fly to Lukla (2728m), and commence trek to Phakding (2640m) 4 hrs (B.L.D)
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446m) 5 hrs (B.L.D)
Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar and hike up to Syangbuche (Everest View Hotel) (B.L.D)
Day 06: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar visit Thame, birthplace of Tenzing Norgay, optional. (B.L.D)
Day 07: Namche to Tengboche, visit monastery. (3870m) 5 hrs (B.L.D)
Day 08: Tengboche to Dingbuche (4410m) 5 hrs (B.L.D)
Day 09: Acclimatization day in Dingbuche and hike to Chhukung Ri and back to hotel, optional (B.L.D)
Day 10: Dingboche - Lobuche (4930m) 5 hrs (B.L.D)
Day 11: Lobuche to Gorak Shep, and ascent of Everest Base Camp (5350m) than return back to Gorak Shep. 5hrs (B.L.D)
Day 12: Acclimatization day in Gorak Shep (Incase of bad weather) (B.L.D)
Day 13: Early morning before sunrise visit to Kala Pattar (5545m) for the best panoramic views of Mt. Everest and return back to Gorakshep and have breakfast. Then continue trek down to Lobuche (4930m). 5hrs (B.L.D)
Day 14: Trek down to Pangbuche (3370m). 5hrs (B.L.D)
Day 15: Pangbuche to Namche Bazaar 5hrs (B.L.D)
Day 16: Namche Bazaar to Phakding 4hrs (B.L.D)
Day 17: Phakding to Lukla 3hrs (B.L.D)
Day 18: Morning after breakfast 40 minutes fly back to Kathmandu and then transfer to the hotel. (B)
Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu (B)
Day 20: Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for flight home.


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5 hrs drive to Chitwan (Bharatpur) and 1 hrs drive by jeep to Chitwan National Park for Elephant Jungle Safari. Pick up from Arrival Point.

Day 20: Reception, welcome drinks and introduction to your room.
Freshen up and briefing session.
Lunch
Cultural Tour (To Visit Tharu Village)
Riverside Sunset view
Tharu stick dance
Dinner
 
Day 21: Wake up Call
Breakfast
Dugout Canoe Ride and Elephant Breeding Centre Visit.
Lunch
Elephant Back safari through jungle spotting the wild animals.
Dinner
 
Day 22: Wake up Call
Tea/ Coffee
Bird Watching/elephant bathing
Breakfast
Departure to Kathmandu 5 hrs drive by tourist bus
 
Day 23: Last minute shopping day in Kathmandu (B)
 
Day 24: Final departure to the Airport for return home (B)


For more information about this trip you can read the article under News and Updates or send Dave and email or give him a call.

 

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Everest base camp Nepal

Everest Base Camp Nepal - The infamous Khumbu icefall in background
Everest Base Camp Nepal
The infamous Khumbu icefall in background

Everest Base Camp Nepal
Everest Base Camp Nepal

Monks and novices at Tengboche monestery Everest Nepal
Monks and novices at Tengboche monestery Everest Nepal