31-Day Classic Everest with Pokhara & Chitwan

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Today, you'll start your trip with a spectacular drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya via Jiri in a 4WD Jeep. The road runs next to the white water rivers, a beautiful environment of flora and fauna. In the late afternoon, you'll arrive in Shivalaya for the night.

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Today, you'll start the day with a steep rough uphill trek to the pass at Deurali (2730 metres) and Bhandar. This is an interesting mixed ethnic village where the people still have a lot of pride from accommodating and entertaining several expedition groups back in the 1980s. These were the treks that put Nepal on the map.

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This morning, you'll cross the Thado Khola River on a new suspension bridge at 1480 metres, then you'll continue to pass by Kenja (1600 metres) which was inhabited by Newars and Magars. In the late afternoon, you'll retire in Sete where you'll spend the night.

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Today, your Everest Base Camp trek goes through the original Sherpa villages. This part of Nepal is widely known as Sherpa Land. Your journey will start by climbing from Sete to the top of the 3570-metre high Lamjura Pass. Continuing your way down, you'll arrive in Junbesi, a splendid Sherpa village amid beautiful surroundings.

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Leaving Junbesi in the morning, you'll cross the Besi Khola River and climb steeply uphill, contouring above the houses to the end of the ridge, passing shepherd's huts and bhatis along the trail until you reach Nunthala. Today, you will be greeted with the first view of Everest on this trek, although the lower peaks in the foreground seem to dwarf the higher, more distant mountains.

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From Nunthala, the descent continues to the Dudh Kosi. You'll continue to Bupsa through verdant countryside, filled with vegetation and dotted by windmills. Your trek then climbs out of the river valley through fields of barley, wheat and corn to the sprawling Rai village of Jubing (1680 metres). You'll have the late afternoon to explore the village a little or take some well-deserved rest.

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Your trek today starts with a gentle climb, passing the village of Kharte and continues on through forests inhabited by monkeys. You'll pass some wonderful Mani walls continuing your trail upwards again, you'll climb through a jumble of boulders until you reach the village of Chheplung.

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After leaving Chheplung, you'll cross the Thado Kosi River on a suspension bridge. Your trail continues further until you reach Jorsale (2830 metres) where you will have a short stop. Your final destination is the doorway to Everest, Namche Bazaar.

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The key to a successful climb is rest! Namche Bizarre is a busy little town that is filled with hikers doing just that. Today you'll rest in order to acclimatise to the high altitude. You will have the option to do a leisurely hike, which is advised as it helps with the process.

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Your route today to Tengboche weaves in and out of side valleys, trekking up and down all the way to Tengboche. Today's trek is one of the most difficult yet in it is still incredibly rewarding. Once in Tengboche, you can take some rest in the teahouse where you will stay for the night.

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From Tengboche, you'll start your day by descending through forests of birches, conifers and rhododendrons to the village of Dingboche. You'll later arrive in Dingboche, which is a labyrinth of walls and pastures just waiting to be explored when you arrive.

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It is imperative that you spend an additional night at Dingboche to aid the acclimatisation process. You will have a day to hike around the Dingboche to help ease you into life above the clouds. Dingboche is a popular stop and crossroads for many different trails around the Himilayas.

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From Dingboche, the trail goes directly up the meadow facing the Lobuche east and west peaks and up after an hour walk the terminal moraine of the Khumbu. Today's journey is one of the most scenic so far, you'll also stop by a memorial for those who have lost their lives while attempting Everest before you arrive in Lobuche.

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This morning's journey will be a slow one as the ascent becomes steeper and rougher, crossing several side moraines. The trail leads to Everest Base Camp eventually. However, as you are now at a very high altitude, you'll stop Gorakshep for the night.

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In the morning, you'll ascend once more to the Kala Pattar (5550 metres) up the grassy slopes west of Gorakshep. From here, you'll be able to see the south side of Everest. You'll then return to Gorakshep before descending once more to Lobuche.

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You'll trek today to Pangboche retracing your steps back to Dughla and then go straight down the hill crossing the Khumbu Glacier from the bridge to reach the valley trail. After many days trekking, you'll find this journey leisurely.

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The trek starts today from Pangboche walking along the Imjatse River and up to the deep forest of Tyangboche Monastery. You'll stay at Kyangjuma Hotel where you'll enjoy the mountains you wanted to see.

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Today you'll do a little more walking to the village of Namche Bazaar for your overnight stay. This short journey will give you time to enjoy Namche Bazar once more. After days of being in the mountains, you may enjoy being in a town again!

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From Namche, you'll descend steeply back to Lukla, where you'll spend your last night in the Himalayas. Lukla is a starting and finishing point for many and today, it's you! You'll finish this part of your journey with a party for the porters and guides.

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It's time to bid farewell to the great Himalayas. You'll take the scenic, short flight back to the big city. Be ready to catch your early morning flight back to Kathmandu.

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After breakfast, you'll make your way back to the airport to fly to your next destination. You'll land in the naturally beautiful Pokhara after a 25-minute scenic flight. You'll have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy your new surroundings.

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You'll start your day right waking up at 5.30 am to drive uphill to Sarangkot viewpoint. From here, you'll get to see a world-class sunrise. Witness the art of snow-capped mountains come to life in vibrant colours from the rising sun. You'll then have some time to explore Pokhara lakeside, take a boat trip or do a little shopping.

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This morning, you'll be taken to Dhampus which is a two-hour drive away. This is the starting point for the one-hour hike to the Australian Camp where you'll be staying for the night. When you arrive, you'll enjoy the views from this scenic point and get ready for a spectacular sunset!

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Today, after breakfast, you'll take a leisurely drive back to Pokhara. After the hotel check-in, you'll have some free time to explore Pokhara. Today, you can rest in one of the cafes next to the river and perhaps have dinner there too.

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Today, you can just enjoy some free time in this peaceful city. Today, you could walk around the lake or perhaps journey out to Devil's Waterfall, a beautiful natural monument just moments from the city. Pokhara is famous for being the gateway to the Annapurna region. No matter where you are, you'll have unparalleled views of the mountains.

Chitwan National Park is famous for its jungle safari, one-horn rhino, crocodile, and bird watching and jungle jeep drive. Besides, spending leisure time leaning back in a comfortable chair on the sandy bank of the Rapti River is the most quality time you can have here.

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The jungle activities in Chitwan National Park include Jeep driving into the Jungle, canoeing, bird watching, jungle walk, bathing the elephants and an indigenous cultural dance show. You can also hire a jeep to drive into the park jungle. This national park is full of wildlife and makes for the perfect setting to get in touch with nature.

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After a morning of more jungle activities, you will have your lunch before driving to Bharatpur Airport to fly to Kathmandu. You'll arrive in Kathmandu in the late afternoon and be taken back to your hotel. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore Kathmandu.

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You'll have the day free to explore Kathmandu one last time. This could be a good time to do any last-minute shopping or re-visit your favourite sites. You'll have a farewell dinner with your guide and watch a cultural dance show while dining.