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Trek Overview Our trek to Everest Base Camp is truly one of earth’s most remarkable adventures. For most travelers the very thought of watching the sunset over Mount Everest from Kala Patar or standing at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall at 17,600 feet is a dream come true. Everest Base Camp is situated within the Khumbu Region of Nepal and is home to the famous Sherpa people known for their friendly hospitality and fascinating culture traditions. During the trek you’ll encounter a land filled with sheer Himalayan peaks, ancient Monasteries, tales of legendary mountaineers and perhaps even the mythical Yeti. Our program allows more time for acclimatization greatly increasing your chance of completing the journey. This trek makes a great Himalayan experience for new or experienced trekkers and is surely one you’ll never forget. Strong hiking skills are requisite. Click for itinerary, cost and dates! Mountain Gurus proudly presents Expedition and Sherpa treks. Our Expedition treks are hosted by American mountain guides who offer a uniquely western perspective on the Himalaya. Sherpa treks are led by friendly English speaking local guides who offer a deeper cultural understanding of Khumbu Region. All our guides are highly knowledgeable climbing professionals with vast expedition experience and are trained in wilderness first aid.  Everest Base Camp Trek • 17 / 18 days Our Everest Base Camp trek begins in the historic city of Kathmandu, known for its fascinating Nepalese culture and ancient temples. We tour some of the cities famous world heritage sites including Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and the always favorite Swayambhunath (Monkey) Temple. You’ll overnight near Thamel, where you have a chance to shop and explore Kathmandu's famous tourist district. The flight to Lukla provides amazing views of the terraced Nepalese landscape and Himalayan giants including the crown jewel Mount Everest. Once in Lukla we’re welcomed with a cup of tea and meet our gracious Sherpa staff. The trek takes us along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River passing small Sherpa villages laden with prayer flags and Mani stones. We carry light packs as yaks or porters carry all of our heavy trekking gear. You soon arrive in legendary Namche Bazaar the main trading center of the Sherpa people and gateway to the Khumbu Valley. The next days offer amazing Himalayan views as we begin the descent across the Imja River and trek up to Tengboche. We tour the historic Tengboche monastery and watch the sunset over the Khumbu. Over the next few days we enter the upper Khumbu Valley where our route takes us up the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier passing stone memorials of fallen climbers. "Thanks again for all of your guidance, support, wisdom and encouragement on the mountain. The trip was amazing. Outstanding, Thank You" Spring 2011 Carlos N "A very special trip. The sight of the Himalayas is very humbling and moving and I'm from Colorado! Every turn is a photo op. Thank you Dennis for your time in putting this together. It was an experience of a lifetime and made special with your direction and our Sherpa guide Naga Dorjee. Not one detail was missed and my concerns and frankly fears faded away allowing me to fully enjoy the experience. Bravo!" Spring 2011 Jim L After spending the evening in Lobuche we enter the dry glacier, meandering through glacial ice and debris until reaching the final outpost of Gorak Shep. We trek up Kala Patar. This vantage point allows for amazing views of Mount Everest. Here you’ll experience the highest mountain on earth, known by the Sherpa as Sagamartha “Head of the Sky“ or the Tibetans as Chomolungma “Mother Goddess of the Universe“. The next day our trek continues to Everest Base Camp, located at the foot of the Khumbu icefall. We hike across the glacier passing yak trains carrying supplies for Everest climbing expeditions. During the spring climbing season when climbers are attempting Mount Everest our trek stays one-night at Everest Base Camp. Once at Base Camp you’ll experience the excitement of expedition life and meet climbers preparing for their adventure to the top of the world. After saying farewell to our Sherpa staff, the trek returns to Kathmandu where you’ll have a chance to relax, shop and futher discover Nepal’s ancient city. Then depart for flights home. Island Peak Climb • 3 day extension Climbing a twenty-thousand-foot trekking peak in Nepal provides for an excellent introduction into the world of Himalayan mountaineering. Mountain Gurus offers a three day climb extension to either Island Peak or Lobuche Peak. These peaks while never technical present a challenging yet truly spectacular expedition experience. Click for itinerary, cost and dates!
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