Everest Trekking In Style
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www.walksworldwide.com The world's highest and most spectacular race, Nepal’s Everest Marathon has just taken place. Starting at Gorak Shep (5,184m), close to Everest Base Camp and finishing at Namche Bazaar (3,446m), competitors spend 25-days acclimatising for this high altitude race - including a 16-day trek to the start line, and ascents of Gokyo Ri (5,483m) and Kala Pattar (5,623m), all before attempting the 42km course. Walks Worldwide’s 15-day Everest in Style guided tour follows the famous trail to Everest Base Camp (5,360m) from Namche Bazaar climbing as far as Tengboche Monastery (3,867m), allowing trekkers to sample all the excitement the route offers whilst staying at lower (and safer) altitudes – with no need for lengthy training. Daily UK departures now until April 2008.
In Kathmandu, there is a sightseeing tour to explore the exotic, temples, palaces and colourful streets of this chaotic city. This is followed by a flight to Lukla, gateway to the Khumbu Valley. The trek begins with a gentle path to Monjo - a superb introduction to the region, passing traditional Sherpa villages, yaks and dramatic swing-bridges high over glacial torrents below. Bustling teahouses and comfortable well-appointed lodge accommodation offer welcome respite en-route, allowing for well-earned relaxation amongst magnificent scenery. On entering Sagamartha National Park a steep climb brings travellers to Namche Bazaar (3,446m), ‘Sherpa capital’ and main trading centre of the region. A full day is spent acclimatising while visiting the Everest Museum, meeting Tibetan traders and fellow trekkers. A slow climb brings travellers to the high point - the famous Tengboche Monastery (3,867m). This magical spot, surrounded by incredible snowy peaks, offers magnificent views down the valley towards Everest. Travellers then traverse the valley to Khumjung, home of the Yeti skull, and on to Khunde where Sir Edmund Hillary established a school and medical centre. An unusual route from here leads, zigzagging up through a river gorge, to Thame, one of the prettiest villages in the area and birthplace of Tenzing Sherpa. Reaching Mende, is a tea stop with the nuns before the decent to Monjo and Lukla. There is further sightseeing in Kathmandu before the flight home.
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