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Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
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You will be met at the arrival terminal and transferred to the group hotel. The Hotel locates within walking distance of Thamel in Kathmandu. The rest of the day is free to explore the city or can choose to relax.
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Day 2-5 Visa processing and equipment preparation
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We will set these four days aside for us to help you get some last-minute supplies, Tibet visa processing and finalize any official documentation needed for the expedition. Of course, you will be briefed about the program by our team members as well.
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Day 06 Drive to Timure
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Day 07 Drive towards Chinese border, cross the border and drive to Kyirong
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Day 08 Drive to Old Tingri
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Day 09 Acclimatization day at Old Tingri
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Day 10 Drive to Tibetan Base Camp.
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We leave the Friendship Highway and head south towards the great chain of the Himalayas on a road which was constructed by the Chinese for an Everest expedition in 1960 and which has recently been graded and improved. Climbing up to cross the Pang La (5150m), we will stop off to take in the superb views of the arrayed peaks of the Himalayas, one of the finest panoramas from any road pass in the world. We then drop down to Phadhruchi, and from there, the route follows the river, ascending very gradually. We lose sight of Everest, but as we turn into the Rongbuk Valley, it reappears, more impressive than ever. The Chinese authorities do not permit private buses on the road beyond the monastery at Rongbuk (5200m), and we will make a short transfer in official cars. However, our support vehicle is allowed to bring our equipment and supplies. Rongbuk is one of the highest monasteries on Earth, and we will stay overnight at the base camp. If we are blessed with good weather, as the sun sets, the north face of Everest observes typically illuminated by pink and orange light – a truly memorable sight.
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Day 11-14 Free day at the base camp/Exploration around Rongbuk.
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Day 15 Trek to Chhanje / Intermediate camp.
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Day 16 Trek to Advance Base Camp (ABC).
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Day 17-18 Rest and Puja Ceremony.
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We begin our climbing only after a Puja ceremony at the base camp. Where a dedicated Lama Guru (head Monk) will conduct the ceremony, he will recite the prayers to The Mountain gods asking for well-being, safety, safe passage and a successful expedition. All climbers are requested to participate in the ceremony, which is very important for the guides and the blessing of your climbing gear during the puja.
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Day 19-38 Climbing Period.
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During these climbing periods, we do several rotations to ABC to North Col or C1-7000m, camp-2 at 7500 m and the final camp or Camp 3 at 8300m and prepare for the summit.
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Day 39-41 Back to ABC and Packing.
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Day 42 Trek back to Basecamp.
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Day 43 Do a final packing.
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Day 44 Drive to Kyirong
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Day 45 Drive towards Chinese border, cross the border and drive to Kathmandu
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Day 46 Transfer to TIA and Final departure to your destination.
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Today is the last day of the program; depending on your flight time, we will arrange the transfer to the airport, and your guide will go to see you off. The airport check-in time is 3 hours before flight departure, and the checkout time at the Hotel is noon. If your flight is later in the evening, you can request a late checkout at the hotel reception.
