
Day
1-2 USA/DELHI:
We depart the USA to Delhi, via Pacific/Atlantic Gateway.
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:
2008 Jan 23 Feb 6, 13, 20 Mar
12, 19, 26 Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 Sep 3, 10,24 Oct 1, 8, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12,
19
Tour cost:
$4143.00 pp. dbl. Oct.
Single supplement: $1666.00
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.
How To Book
Business Class and First
Class Upgrade supplement choices.
For added comfort on
your flight to Delhi, we are happy to offer the following upgrade supplement to
your tour cost. Chicago and New York to Delhi: Business
Class $2900.00 First Class $5700.00 Round TRIP |
Add-on Airfares
Travel via Atlantic routing
with an optional stop-over in London, Paris or Frankfurt, you may add the
following add-on fare from your home city from the fare table below to above
tour cost. Please call (212) 564-5164 Mon-Fri 9.30AM-6.00 PM. ET, if you have
questions.
| $138.JFK /CHI
Albany NY, Bradley CT. Binghamton NY, Boston, Buffalo,
Baltimore, Charleston WV, Harrisburg PA, Norfolk VA, Newport News VA,
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington DC. |
| $246.JFK/CHI
Atlanta GA, Ashville NC, Kalamazoo MI, Birmingham AL,
Nashville TN, Columbia SC, Akron canton OH, Chattanooga TN, Charleston SC,
Cleveland OH, Charlotte NC, Columbus OH, Cincinnati OH, Dayton OH, Detroit MI,
Fayetteville NC, Fort Lauderdale FL, Fort Myers FL, Flint MI, Grand Rapids MI,
Greensboro NC, Greenville SC, Huntsville AL, Lansing MI, Lexington KY, Memphis
TN, Miami, Melbourne FL, Mobile AL, Orlando FL, West Palm Beach FL, Raleigh
Durham NC, Savannah GA, Louisville KY, Sarasota FL, Toledo OH, Tampa FL,
Knoxville TN |
| $295.JFK/CHI Baton Rogue LA, Cedar Rapids IA, Champaign IL, Daytona Beach
FL, Des Moines IA, Evansville IN, Ft Wayne IN, Fayetteville AR, Gulfport/Biloxi
MS, Green bay WI, Indianapolis IN, Jackson MS, Jacksonville FL, Lafayette LA,
Little Rock AR, Kansas City MO, Milwaukee WI, Madison WI, Minneapolis MN, New
Orleans LA, Peoria IL, Pensacola FL, Rochester MN, South Bend IN, Shreveport
LA, St. Louis MO, Sioux City IA, Tallahassee FL |
| $364.JFK/CHI Amarillo TX,
Austin, Corpus Christi TX, Dallas, El Paso, , Sioux Falls SD, Houston, Wichita
KS, Lubbock TX, Lincoln NE, Midland TX, Oklahoma City OK, Omaha NE, Rapid City
SD, San Antonio TX, Tulsa OK |
| $399.JFK/CHI Las Vegas NV, Portland OR, Phoenix AZ, Seattle
WA |
| $412JFK/CHI Albuquerque NM, Billing MT, Colorado Springs, Denver, Jackson
Hole WY, Salt lake City UT |
| $452JFK/CHI Boise ID,
Eugene OR, Spokane WA, Idaho Falls ID, Reno NV, Tucson AZ |
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