From
our deluxe accommodations we'll embark on a leisurely trek of the Everest
valleys in the pristine Himalayas of Nepal. Afterwards we'll return to India
for a grand tour of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
DAY 1-2
USA/DELHI:
We depart the USA to Delhi. Hotel Intercontinental/Park
Hotel.
Day 3/4 DELHI/KATHMANDU:
Afternoon fly to Kathmandu. We'll be received and
escorted to Hotel Yak N Yeti. We have two days to explore this ancient and
fascinating city before setting off on our Himalayan trek.
Day 5 PHAKDING:
We will fly Royal Nepal Airlines to the hamlet of Lukla,
our Everest trek starting point. We descend to Charukharka and traverse into
the Dudh Kosi Valley. Camp overnight at Phakdang at 8,700 ft.
 Day 6 NAMCHE:
Today we walk upstream to the Benker-bridge, cross the
Dudh Kosi Valley and continue on to Jorsale Valley.
Day 7 KHUMJUNG:
Today we ascend from Namche to visit its renowned gompa
(monastery) and we'll visit one of the largest Sherpa-houses, the highlight of
the day. (The Sherpa are justly proud of their abodes on top of the world.) At
Khunde, west of Khumjung well see the hospital built by Sir Edmond Hillary.
Day 8/9 THYANGBOCHE:
We traverse the slope eastward to the large chorten on
the Khumjung Sangasa, descend to the bridge of Dudh Kosi-lmja Kholda at
Phyundi, then ascend northwards to the monastery of Thyangboche at 12,700 ft.
We'll take a picnic excursion to Thyamboche monastery and the monastery of
Buddhist nuns at Debuje/ Phyangboche. At Phyangboche one can see the scalp and
hand said to belong to Yeti.
Day 10 CHUMAWO:
 We retrace our trail
up to Sangnasa, ascend southward along the Sangboche ridge, then descend from
Namche and camp at Chumawo.
Day 11 LUKLA:
Today we trek along the Dudh Kosi river through Jorsale
and Benker. Tonight we'll have a farewell party with our Nepalese staff,
celebrating the adventure.
Day 12 KATHMANDU:
 After
breakfast, leave for the airstrip of Lukla and our return flight to Kathmandu,
transfer to the hotel and explore the shops and sights of the city.
Day 13 KATHMANDU/DELHI:
We depart Kathmandu for a flight to Delhi and transfer to
Hotel CIaridges/Park. Afternoon, a sightseeing expedition in New Delhi. This
evening we'll attend a sound and light show.
Day 14 AGRA:
This morning we will travel by car/coach to Agra to visit
the renowned Taj Mahal and the Red Fort,
 where Shah Jahan spent the
last days of his life in captivity. Hotel Clark's Shiraz/Taj View.
Day 15 JAIPUR:
Today our destination is the pink city of Jaipur. Upon
arrival we will transfer to Hotel Jai Mahal/Clark's Amer. Afternoon tour of the
City Palace, Albert Museum and the 16th C. Jantar Mantar observatory.
Day 16 JAIPUR/DELHI:
This morning we'll take a ceremonial elephant ride to the Amber Fort, followed by an afternoon spent exploring the
colorful bazaars where you may want to shop for jewelry or clothing. This
evening we return to Delhi.
DAY 17 DELHI/USA:
Morning departure from Delhi, same day arrival.
Departure Dates:
2012 Feb 7 14 21 Mar 7 21 Apr 7 14 21 28 Sep15 29
Oct 6 13 20 27 Nov 3 10 17 |
TOUR COST
INCLUDES:
Round trip coach airfare from New York/Chicago/Los
Angeles*, 5star hotels with daily American breakfast, transfers to and from
airports to hotels, baggage handling, all sightseeing tours as per itinerary by
deluxe coach or chauffeured cars, Sound & Light show in Delhi, elephant
ride tour in Jaipur, trekking permits and gear with supporting staff of cook,
helpers, Guide and sherpas, all meals on trek, admission fees to all parks,
monuments and monasteries, local English speaking guide and services of our
tour managers.
Los Angeles*, Add-on applies
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