This trek is designed to fulfill the dream of many people of experiencing the historic route to the base of the world's highest mountain. Our carefully devised itinerary provides a fine opportunity to visit both Base Camp and the nearby peak of Kala Pattar (5545m) for uninterrupted views of Mt Everest. We trek the more remote trails along the far side of the Khumbu valley, savouring the high mountain views from our selected campsites, permanent camps and lodges in the company of our Sherpa guides, whose knowledge and passion for trekking in the Khumbu add a further dimension to this memorable trek.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 Kathmandu
Day 3 Fly to Lukla - trek to Monjo
Day 4 Namche Bazaar
Day 5 Rest day in Namche Bazaar
Day 6 Thyangboche
Day 7 Dingboche
Day 8 Rest day in Dingboche
Day 9 Lobuche
Day 10 Gorak Shep & Kala Pattar
Day 11 Base Camp
Day 12 Deboche
Day 13 Khunde
Day 14 Monjo
Day 15 Lukla
Day 16 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 17 Trip concludes
Duration: 17 days
Fundraising Target: US2,500
Trip Cost: US$2,690
Departure Date: 02 May 2012
Activities: Trekking
Grading: 5 - Moderate Trek
Charity Supported: The Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation
After a friendship of several years with Sir Edmund Hillary, accompanying him on trips within Canada and the U.S.A., Mr. W. F. (Zeke) O'Connor was honoured in being invited as the Canadian representative on an expedition to the Mount Everest Base Camp in 1973, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the successful ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund and Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay. Mr. O'Connor and now Karen O'Connor the current president have revisited Nepal each year since his first visit in 1973 to the present.
Mr. O'Connor and a number of the Foundation Directors return to Canada each year with a deeper understanding of the many needs of the Sherpa people and a determination to further the efforts of seeking financial aid for the worthy projects underway in the mountain regions of Nepal. Emphasis is on involvement of the local community.
As a result of this groundwork, the totally Canadian The Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation (SEHF) began in 1974-75 and received its charter on October 1, 1976, and is registered as a charitable institution with its founder, Mr. O'Connor as President and Sir Edmund Hillary as Executive Vice-President.
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Trip Inclusions
16 breakfasts -12 lunches-12 dinners * airport transfers * flight Kathmandu-Lukla * bilingual guide * medical kit * Yak & Yeti Hotel in Kathmandu * Kit bag including sleeping bag/liner-sleeping mat-down jacket * all entrance fees * trek permits * porters * camping equipment * all sightseeing fees
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