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Overview
Highlights
- Trek trail that goes up and down the rolling hills
- Surround yourself with Himalayanpanoramic views that gradually comes closer and become more wonderful as the trek goes higher towards Everest Base Camp.
- Enjoy views of deep Dudh Koshi River Valley blended so well with the lush vegetation of Sagarmatha National Park
- Experience the authentic Sherpa culture and the warm hospitality of the families of inborn mountaineers
- Explore the floral and faunal biodiversity of Sagarmatha National Park
- Trek to Kalapattar for the whole view of Everest
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Trip includes
- Arrival & Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
- Accommodation at 3 star hotels in Kathmandu
- Full board meals on tented camping & Lodge expedition
- Accommodation on tented camp
- Half day guided city tour as listed in itinerary
- Peak Climbing Permit Royalty and other government tax
- Group Climbing gear including climbing rope, ice axe, zoomer, harness, figure of eight, carabineer etc.
- All camping equipment - 2-person member tent, dinning tent, kitchen tent, staff & porter tent, toilet tent with commode, dining table with backrest chair etc.
- Free use of quality trekking gear - sleeping bag, fleece inner liner, insulated mat, down jacket, duffel bag etc during the trip
- Well-experienced Climbing guide with all his allowance and expenses
- Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment
- Insurance of all staff including porters
- Adventure Treks T-shirts / other seasonal gifts as perks
- 10 % VAT and 13% TSC Taxes.
- High altitudes chamber bags (PAC) for very high altitudes
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Itinerary
Airport representative from our company pick you up upon your arrival. Then transfer you to the hotel for short briefing about the trip. In the meantime, you can roam around the city to get familiar with new city or take a rest and relax.
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast at Hotel, sightseeing starts with a visit to Kathmandu- Swayambhunath (monkey temple), and Boudhanath. In the afternoon, meeting with guide and checking the trekking gear for final preparation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Phakding
After breakfast from Hotel, we drive to airport to catch flight to Lukla (2,600m). After arrival in Lukla the trail leads north from the airstrip to the edge of Lukla Plateau. The walk is easy and goes through several villages reaching Phakding (2,800m).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge
Today’s trekking is a bit difficult and uphill. After breakfast we enter the Sagarmatha National Park. The park preserves the rare floras and faunas. Then we cross several bri...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Namche Bazar
This day is an acclimatization day spent in and around Namche Bazaar. The Khumjung Valley Excursion begins leaving at the market place with a steep climbing abou...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Tengboche
Another amazing day in trip, we go by eastern ridge with views of rhododendron forest and descend though the forest. We cross Dudh Koshi River and after that we asc...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Pheriche
From Tengpoche, it's a short steep and muddy descending until a suspension bridge then ascending till Pheriche. While walking one passes small villages like Diboche ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Lobuche
Leaving Pheriche the trail leads very soft way up to Dugla (4,620m). After that it ascends for about 2 hours, then flat to Lobuche. Walking time takes about 6 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Gorak shep
From Lobuche the rail is relatively flat with several small ascends and descends to Gorak shep which is nestled below the summit of Mt. Pumori (7161m.) and the she...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Dingbouche
Excursion to Kalapathar. From Gorak Shep the trail is a steep ascent to the top of a small peak, Kalapathar 5545m meaning "black rock". From here we can see Mt.Eve...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Chhukung
After breakfast the trail leads uphill to Chhukung (4700m) and steep climb up to Chhukung for 360 views of Himalayas. Chhukung is the entry point for the Island Peak...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tent Camp
The trail leads fairly steep way climbing south then turning east to the main line of the valley. It then winds along or below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glac...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tent Camp- High camp
The trail to High camp is steep up and rocky. Along the way we can see beautiful views of Imja glacier and lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Chhukung
Island Peak Ascent (6,189m/20,305ft), from early about 3am in the morning will have to start climb the rock gully towards the summit. This is not difficult but there...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Tengbouche
The trail makes a gradual descent through scrub junipers and around Mani stones as it follows the hillside. The trail passes many Mani walls in deep rhododendron f...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Namche
This is the day to return back Namchhe Bazaar and the path leads downhill to Phungitenga and we continue flat trail until Namchhe. Here you can explore The Everest National Park Museum which houses many mountaineering and Himalayan artifacts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Tea House Lodge- Lukla
We trek back to Lukla through same route, crossing several suspension bridges and Sherpa settlements. Our goal today is to reach Lukla before the sunset for celebration of our successful trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel- Lukla
We take scenic flight back to Kathmandu. And maybe you can do shopping or buy souvenirs for your friends and family. Or better you can relax, have some massage and dine the best meals of the city in some of the best restaurants. Attend the evening dinner and cultural program provided by our company.
After winding up a successful trip, our representative drops you off to the airport for your further journey. You are dropped to the airport around 3 hours before the departure so that there may not be any delays. Have a safe journey!
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Sunrise Adventure Trek is a leading Trekking company in Nepal supporting travelers and tourists to explore the wonder and Adventure of the Himalaya. They are the team of young & professionals, speaking different foreign language working more than a decade in the field of tourism.
They offer different trip packages Including – Trekking, Tours, Climbing & Expedition, Rafting, Jungle Safari, Hotel Reservation, Mountain Biking, volunteering, Helicopter tour, Paragliding, Bungee Jumping, Air Ticketing, Vehicles hiring, Meditation & Yoga and many more. They also arrange treks and tours to Tibet, Bhutan and India.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Nepal entry Visa fees, your travel insurance of any kind (emergency evacuation insurance is recommended as this is an adventurous trip and evacuation by Helicopter may be necessary)
- International Airfare
- Lunch and Dinner except mentioned itinerary
- All Drinks and main meals in cities.
- Tips items for trekking crew members personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, Telephone, laundry, beverage drinks etc.
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Transportation & Flights
Transportation & flights
According to our company rules and regulation no refund will be made for 20 % payment amount in any case of cancellation of the trip. If you paid early full payment you will get 50 % refund incase of any reason if you cancel the trips.
16 Breakfasts, 16 lunches and 16 Dinners
Equipment and Packing List
A variety of clothing is necessary for the Dhaulagiri base camp trek. While choosing the equipment trekkers need give emphasis on two simple aspects: Lightweight and Functional. The items should be lightweight, dependable, and adaptable to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The quality of the trekking equipment you choose has a lot to do with how warm, dry, and safe you will remain. For this reason you have to be critical of quality and the proper fit of clothing.
Clothing
T- shirts - Hiking shorts - Undergarments - Full sleeves shirts - Long light weight cotton pants - Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) - Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants. - Insulated pants / nylon windbreaker - Light and expedition weight thermal tops. - Fleece jacket or pullover - Waterproof shell jacket - Down jacket - Light warm fleece hat / woolen hat - Sun hat - Lightweight gloves. - Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal). Foot Wear - Hiking boots - Light and comfortable camp shoes - Thin, lightweight inner socks. - Thick, warm wool hiking socks Accessories - Down Sleeping bag - Trekking bag / Duffle bag ( to carry for the porter ) - Day pack ( to carry with the trekkers to put the things required during the day time ) - Large plastic bags ( to keep items dry inside the trekking bag ) - Water bottle - Head lamp with spare bulb and batteries - Trekking poles - Personal medicine box - Sunglasses with UV protection. - Books, dairy, pen, walkman and any other game instruments Toiletries and Personal Hygiene - Quick drying small towel - Toothbrush / paste - Soap - Face and body moisturizer - Sun block for lips - Tissues / toilet rolls - Wet wipes - Feminine hygiene products - Anti bacterial hands wash
Season
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Dhaulagiri region are Spring (March- May) and Autumn (mid Sept.- mid Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February.
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