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Dhaulagiri was great, thanks very much for arranging it was all quite an adventure.
George Muir (UK) | Dhaulagiri Circuit, Nepal

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Mountaineering
    Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 29 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Roland Hunter FRGS
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 People
  • Cost: 2011 - £2,695 (US$4,295)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to Tumlingtar and from Lukla to Kathmandu
  • All transfers including airport collections
  • One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu
  • Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
  • Twin share tents while on trek using our three person Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1s
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, porters and cook
  • Complimentary Makalu trekking map
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Trek Information" notes 

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
  • Travel and trekking insurance (eg Snowcard)
  • Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • April 23rd to May 21st 2011
  • April 21st to May 19th 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Chichila (1,840m) 
  • Day 3Trek to Num (1,500m) 
  • Day 4Trek to Sedua (1,540m)  
  • Day 5Trek to Tashigaon (2,070m)  
  • Day 6Trek to Khongma (3,560m) 
  • Day 7Rest & acclimatisation day 
  • Day 8Trek to Debotay (3,650m) 
  • Day 9Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,600m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,200m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Mera (4,500m) 
  • Day 12Trek to Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5,000m) 
  • Day 13Exploration day 
  • Day 14Trek to Hilary Base Camp 
  • Day 15Acclimatisation day 
  • Day 16Trek to High Camp before Sherpani Pass 
  • Day 17Acclimatisation day 
  • Day 18Cross Sherpani Pass (6,135m) 
  • Day 19Cross West Col (6,143m) 
  • Day 20Trek to Panch Pokhari (5,400m) 
  • Day 21Trek to High Camp before Amphu Laptsa 
  • Day 22Cross Amphu Laptsa (5,850m) 
  • Day 23Trek to Chukung (4,730m) 
  • Day 24Trek to Deboche (3,770m) 
  • Day 25Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) 
  • Day 26Trek to Lukla (2,840m) 
  • Day 27Fly to Kathmandu 
  • Day 28Sightseeing in Kathmandu  
  • Day 29Fly back home 
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