Kongde Heli trek - 10 Days
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Thulo Travel Services Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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A great option if you're short on time yet keen to see the Everest region. You'll spend your nights in the beautiful Himalayan lodge and your days either trekking or flying through the Everest region by helicopter. Kongde, the highlight of the trek, is a panoramic ridge line perched about the Everest region that few trekkers get to visit.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Welcome to Kathmandu! — Flying into Kathmandu, you'll have views over the valley, the Himalaya, and the terraced fields below. After completing customs, a representative will be waiting to greet you outside the airport and to guide you through the initial culture shock of Kathmandu’s narrow, winding streets to your hotel.
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Day 2Flight to Lukla (2850m/9317ft) & trek to Phakding (2610m/ 8562ft) 3 hours trekking. — We make an early start to take a spectacular, short mountain flight to Lukla, the start point for our trek. Watch out for the Langtang and Jugal ranges then the Rolwaling Himal, Gaurisankar and Menlumtse before getting your first glimpse of Everest on the flight. Our trekking crew meets us at the Lukla airstrip and we’ll spend a few minutes sorting out bags etc before setting off through this winding village to the trek start properly at the Khumbu ‘gateway’. It’s gently downhill on pitched stone trails through low rhododendron forest, small ‘garden’ farms and old and new hamlets to the banks of the foaming Dudh Koshi river. There will be plenty of shortstops to meet the locals, take photographs and just soak up the scenery and the clear mountain air as we meander along, the undulating trail glimpsing views of 6000m snow-capped peaks high above. Passing the enormous mani stone at Thado Kosi we meander up through the many chortens and prayer wheels of Sano and along to our destination of YMH Phakding in time for a late lunch. The afternoon is free to rest in the riverside gardens or sun lounge. For those who wish to, we’ll make a short trip up to the higher village and delightful tiny gompa perched on the valley side. Gather again for pre-dinner drinks around the fire followed by the evening meal.
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Day 3Trek to Namche (3440m/11286f) 6 hours trekking. — After breakfast at the lodge, we trek to Namche following with the left bank of Dudh Koshi River.
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Day 4Namche Excursion — Today we’ll take a gentle walk to gain a little height and then have the afternoon free to explore the shops and cafes of this delightful little town.
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Day 5Trek to Thame (3440m/11286f) 5 hours trekking. — After breakfast at Namche, begin your walk to Thame, which should take approximately 5 hours walk. You will pass through a beautiful pine forest and typically Sherpa homes.
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Day 6Thame day excursion — After breakfast at the lodge, take a half-hour walk up to Thame Monastery. This monastery is located in the Khumbu region, 200 meters above the village. It is set on the southern slope of Sumdur Mountain under a very high rocky cliff, noted for its rock formations, which are mentioned in five books on the history of the region. The monastery was built in the 14th century.?From the monastery you trek back to the lodge, arriving in time for lunch.
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Day 7Trek to Kongde (4250m/13943f) 7:30 hours trekking with tea and photo stops — After breakfast, you will walk around 6 hrs through beautiful rhododendron, pine, and bamboo forest.
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Day 8Kongde Excursion Day — After breakfast walk about 3 hrs to approximately 500m to Farak Ri with panoramic birds eye views of entire Khumbu Valley and view of 8000m peaks; Everest, Lhotse Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dalam, Thamserku and many other Peaks of Khumbu Valley such as Cholatse, Island Peak, etc. Get back to the resort for lunch & dinner and you can enjoy the spellbinding panoramic view of Tengboche monastery, Namche and Khumjung village. One might have ever seen from many parts of the world, and the entire Solukhumbu Ranges from this part.
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Day 9Kongde Heli tour Day — Early morning after your breakfast, you will be picked up by the helicopter for your heli tour flight. Enjoying aerial views of Everest [8,848 m], Ama Dablam [6856m], Thamserku [6608m] Kantega [6685m], Lhotse [8501m], Nuptse [7879m], you fly back to Kathmandu by Helicopter and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 10Depart Kathmandu — It's time to say farewell to Nepal. Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast in a café, a final stroll through the narrow alleys and temples, and some final souvenir shopping. A driver will be waiting for you at your hotel to take you to the airport for your return flight home. It's best to be at the airport at least two hours prior to departure.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- International arrival and departure transfer
- Kathmandu – Lukla Airfare
- All domestic airport transfer in a private vehicle.
- 7 days accommodation in Yeti Mountain Home During the trek
- Meals on full board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee)
- Heli tour from Kongde to Everest Base camp and return to Kathmandu
- Trek permit fees and NP fees.
- English speaking local expert guide and porter on the trek.
- Salary, and insurance for staffs.
- Duffle Bag
- All government taxes.
Not included
- International airfare and Visa fee
- Accommodation, Lunch, and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Soft Drinks and Alcoholic beverages like Coke, Beer, etc.
- Entrance fees for monasteries and museum.
- Mineral water and Hot drinking water during the trek.
- Your personal trekking gears and equipment.
- Personal nature expenses related to phone, laundry, gratitude, etc.
- You're insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if any.
- Any items not mentioned in "Service included the section"
Essential trip information
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This trip can be customize as per your requirement.
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- Trekking Equipment
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