Itinerary

Day 01 / Singapore – Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu city and transfer to our hotel in Thamel, in the heart of Kathmandu city. The rest of the afternoon is free for taking in the sights and sounds of this unique and bustling ancient-city. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Nepali meal accompanied by traditional Newari music. (-/-/D)

Day 02 / Kathmandu
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organised sightseeing tour. We visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. We also visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats.
The afternoon is free for own sightseeing and exploration. (B/-/-)

Day 03 / Kathmandu – Lukla (2,850m) – Phakding (2,656m)
Fly to Lukla. Here we organise our loads with porters and Sherpas then set off to Phakding, in the mountains. (B/L/D)

Day 04 / Namche Bazar (3,450m)
We follow the Dudh Kosi river, passing villages interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant firs to Namche Bazar, the main settlement of the Sherpa area. (BLD)

Day 05 / Namche Bazar
A day to acclimatise. We hike to Songbuche for superb views of the snow peaks of Teng Kangpoche (6,500m) and Kwangde (6,187m). (B/L/D)

Day 06 / Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m)
From Namche we trek to Khumjung at the foot of sacred Khumbila peak (5,761m). Khumjung Gompa possesses what is said to be the skull of a yeti! Continue to Phunki and Tengboche for one of the most magnificent views in the world an awe inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kategna and Thamserku. (B/L/D)

Day 07 / Tengboche – Pheriche (4,252m)
Cross the Imja Khola and continue through terraced fields and rolling pastures where yaks graze, to Pangboche (3,860m). Our day ends at Pheriche. (B/L/D)

Day 08 / Pheriche
A day to rest and acclimatise and a chance to wander up the valley to look at a lake, the Tshola Tsho and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache. Alternatively, we can climb up onto the ridge overlooking Dingboche for the view up the Imja Valley and the incredible south face of Lhotse. (B/L/D)

Day 09 / Pheriche – Lobuche (4,930m)
The trail climbs through a grass carpeted valley to Khumbu Glacier and reaches Dughla. We continue to Lobuche. (B/L/D)

Day 10 / Lobuche – Kala Pata (5,554m) – Gorak Shep (5,184m)
Climb the Kala Pata, the best vantage point for viewing Mt Everest. Then descend to Gorak Shep. (B/L/D)

Day 11 / Gorak Shep – Everest Base Camp (5,357m) – Lobuche
From the dry sandy area of Gorak Shep, it is a day trek to the Everest Base Camp. Later return to Lobuche via Gorak Shep. (B/L/D)

Day 12 / Lobuche – Tengboche
We walk back via Pheriche and Pangboche to Tengboche. (BLD)

Day 13 / Tengboche – Monjo (2,530m)
We continue our descent via Namche Bazar to Monjo. (B/L/D)

Day 14 / Monjo – Lukla
Return to Lukla where we spend the night. (B/L/D)

Day 15 / Lukla – Kathmandu
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. (B/-/-)

Day 16 / Kathmandu
Free day to explore this exciting city or relax after our long but rewarding trek. (B/-/-)

Day 17 / Kathmandu – Singapore
Transfer to the airport for our departure flight. (B/-/-)

Tour Cost Per Person (Fixed Departures)
Min. 06 persons to depart, max. number is 12 persons

• SGD $*** excluding Ex-Singapore airport taxes
• SGD $*** Single Supplement

Private Departure Supplement
Min. 02 persons, and can depart on any day between October and April

• SGD $180 for group of 02 – 03 persons:
• SGD $140 for group of 04 – 05 persons:
• No supplement charge for group size of 06 persons or more

Tour Dates

• Oct 22 – Nov 07, 2011
• Nov 05-21, 2011
• Nov 19 – Dec 05, 2011
• Dec 03-19, 2011
• Feb 04-20, 2012
• Feb 18 – Mar 05, 2012
• Mar 03-19, 2012

Tour validity

• Oct 01, 2011 – Mar 31, 2012

Tour Cost Includes

• Return airfare from Singapore to Kathmandu on Silkair ‘H’ Class/GV2/30D: SIN/KTM/SIN
• Return domestic airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla: KTM/LUA/KTM
• All airport and land transfers as per the itinerary
• Welcome Dinner on Day 01 in local restaurant
• 04 nights twin-share room with breakfast in Samsara Resort in Kathmandu
• Half-day guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
• Full-board tea-house trekking arrangements
• Mount Everest National Park Permit
• English-speaking trekking guide

Tour Cost Excludes

• Nepal Visa fee @USD $30 per person for 60-day visa
• All airport taxes (Ex-SIN TBA, Ex-KTM International NPR1,695 and domestic NPR600)
• Travel Insurance including medical evacuation in case of emergency
• Tips & gratuities for guides & trekking crew
• Personal expenses like hard/soft drinks, phone bills, laundry, etc.

Tour validity

• Oct 01, 2011 – Mar 31, 2012