Day
1-2 USA/DELHI:
We depart the USA to Delhi. Overnight at Delhi Hotel
Qutab/ Ashok.
Day 3-4
DELHI/KATHMANDU:
Fly to Kathmandu, we 'II be received and escorted to
Hotel Manasulu/Royal Singhi. We have two days to explore ancient and
fascinating city before setting off on our Himalayan trek.
Day 5 PHAKDANG:
We will fly Royal Nepal Airlines to the hamlet of Lukla,
our trek starting point. We descend to Charukharka and traverse into the Dudh
Kosi Valley. We'll camp by the river at Phakdang at 8,700ft.
Day 6 NAMCHE:
We'll walk upstream to the Benker-Bridge, cross the Dudh
Kosi Valley and continue on the eastern bank to Jorsale Valley.
Day 7 KHUMJUNG:
Today we ascend from Namche to visit its renowned gompa
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 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
12,700ft.
Day 9 THYANGHOCHE:
Today we take a picnic excursion to Thyangboche monastery
and the monastery of Buddhist nuns at Debuje Phyangboche. At Phyangboche one
can see the scalp and hand said to be of 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 (9,200
ft.).
Day 11 LUKLA:
Today we trek along the Dudh Kosi river through Jorsale
and Ben Ker. Tonight, a farewell with our Nepalese staff, celebrating the
completion of our Himalayan adventure.
Day 12 KATHMANDU:
After breakfast we 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/NEW DELHI:
We depart Kathmandu for a flight to New Delhi and
transfer to Hotel Qutab/Ashok hotel. Afternoon, a sightseeing expedition in New
Delhi In the evening visits the Red Fort for a spectacular sound and light
show.
Day14 AGRA:
See Tibet with India Nepal Tour for Details. Hotel Howard
Park/Ashok.
Day 15 JAIPUR:
See Tibet with India Nepal tour for Details. Hotel Ashok
Palace/ Trident.
Day 16 JAIPURA/DELHI:
This morning you will take a ceremonial elephant
ride to
the Amber Fort, followed by an afternoon spent exploring the colorful bazaars
where you may shop for jewelry or clothing. The walking tour includes the
marvelous Hawa Mahal. Evening we return to Delhi for our flight home.
Day 17 DELHI/USA:
Early AM departure from Delhi .
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:
$5265.00** pp. dbl. Oct.
Single supplement: $1847.00
Taxes and fees
extra**
 Note:High season air surcharge additional
$550.00 Jun 1-Aug
31 & Dec 01-24
Tour cost includes:
Round trip economy coach airfare from New York,
Chicago or Los Angeles, hotels with daily breakfast, transfers to and from
airports to hotels, baggage handling, all sightseeing tours as per itinerary by
coach or cars, (non AC), Sound & Light show in Delhi, elephant ride tour in
Jaipur, trekking permits and gear with sup-porting staff of cook, helpers,
Guide and sherpas, All meals on trek admission fees to all Parks, local English
speaking guide and services of our Managers. Los Angeles*- Add-on applies.
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