Fly & Trek: Everest Base Camp

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{ "summary": [ "Everest is more than a mountain and the journey to its base camp is more than just a trek. Along a route dubbed by some as \"the steps to heaven,\" every bend in the trail provides another photo opportunity - beautiful forests, Sherpa villages, glacial moraines, and foothills. For active adventurers not afraid to break a sweat, our full trekking support staff will bring you close to local cultures before opening a window to the top of the world" ], "itinerary": [ { "icon": "location", "day": "1", "title": "Kathmandu", "image": "", "body": "Arrive at any time.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nWelcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "2", "title": "Kathmandu/Phakding", "image": "", "body": "Catch the mountain flight to Lukla,enjoying stunning views of the Himalayas. Meet the Sherpas and begin the trek to Phakding.The mountain flight into Lukla is spectacular and the landing an exciting beginning to the trek - one end of the runway is 60m (197ft) higher than the other. The flight is on a small Dornier / Twin Otter flight and flight duration is generally around 25 - 30 minutes.Once in Lukla, head through pine and cedar woods along the Dudh Kosi to Phakding. Spend the next three nights trekking in the area and acclimatizing in preparation for heading to base camp. This is a challenging trip and involves difficult trekking at high altitudes but the whole experience is simply awe-inspiring!\n\n**Transport:**\nPlane 00:45 Hr(s)\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Lukla to Phakding\n**Additional Notes:**\nDetails of the trip are subject to change due to weather conditions or any other factors outside the control of G Adventures or its agents." }, { "icon": "location", "day": "3", "title": "Phakding/Namche Bazaar", "image": "", "body": "Spend two nights in Namche acclimatising for the trek.An acclimatisation day allows for an excursion to Thame and Khumjung, the green village.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "4", "title": "Namche Bazaar", "image": "", "body": "An acclimatisation day allows for an excursion to Thame and Khumjung, the green village.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "5", "title": "Namche Bazaar/Thyāngboche", "image": "", "body": "Set out on a 6-7 hr trek through woods and rhododendron forests before arriving in Tengboche.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Namche Bazaar to Thyāngboche" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "6", "title": "Thyāngboche/Dingboche", "image": "", "body": "Trek to Dingboche where we have time to acclimatize.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Tengboche to Dingboche" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "7", "title": "Dingboche", "image": "", "body": "This is an acclimatisation day. Opt to hike to Chhukung or Nagarzhang Peak.An acclimatization day here can be used to hike up the Imja Khola to Chhukung or Nagarzhang Peak, a small summer settlement from where stunning views of Island Peak, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and the fluted ice walls flanking the Amphu Lapcha pass can be seen. These views are one of the highlights of the entire trek.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nAcclimatization Day" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "8", "title": "Dingboche/Lobuche", "image": "", "body": "Hike along the Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche, which has spectacular views of Nuptse.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Dingboche to Lobuche" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "9", "title": "Lobuche/Gorak Shep", "image": "", "body": "Today includes a challenging climb past the Khumbu Glacier, arriving in Nuptse. We'll cross the Changri Glacier to Gorakshep, and then enjoy the highlight of reaching Everest Base Camp.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Lobuche to Gorak Shep- Everest Base Camp Trek" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "10", "title": "Gorak Shep/Pheriche", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy an early morning trek to Kala Pattar for sunrise views of Everest. Descend to Pheriche.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar- Everest Base Camp Trek Kala Pattar to Pheriche" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "11", "title": "Pheriche/Thyāngboche", "image": "", "body": "Descend through Pangboche, with its great gompa, to Tengboche.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Pheriche to Kenjuma" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "12", "title": "Thyāngboche/Monjo", "image": "", "body": "Continue our descent, staying in the small village of Monjo for the evening.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Kenjuma to Monjo" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "13", "title": "Monjo/Lukla", "image": "", "body": "The final day of our trek takes us back to Lukla, where we have a chance to relax after the rigorous adventure we just undertook.\n\n**Included Activities:**\nEverest Base Camp Trek Monjo to Lukla" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "14", "title": "Lukla/Kathmandu", "image": "", "body": "Fly to Kathmandu.We take the short flight back to Kathmandu, where the rest of the day is free for shopping, sightseeing, or relaxing in one of the many rooftop cafés.\n\n**Transport:**\nPlane 00:45 Hr(s)" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "15", "title": "Kathmandu", "image": "", "body": "Depart at any time." } ] }

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