Sensational expedition for the first time in history – an encounter with the culture, way of life and grandeur of the Nepal Himalayas - treks to the base camps of Everest and the Annapurna Sanctuary (a total of 15 days of hiking)!

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Everest is the absolute leader among the highest peaks on earth, dominating by almost 250 m above the second K2 in Karakorum! The peak, almost touching the 9000 m mark, will always keep its special charm. On the way to its base camp we will indulge in intimate emotions - the inimitable flight to Lukla, monasteries, the capital of the Sherpas - Namche Bazaar, we will admire mythical peaks such as Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu and many more! We will approach the magical 5555 m above sea level and the legendary Khumbu Glacier! We will delve into the way of life and culture of locals, we will also have good companions - the porters who are our loyal and long-standing friends of Alextrek over the years! :)
The Annapurna Sanctuary is the southern cirque of the main massif of Annapurna I /8091m/ - the 10th highest peak on earth - where you are surrounded by one 8-thousander, seven 7-thousanders, two 6-thousanders, etc. In the Sanctuary we will be awed by constantly falling avalanches, we will see and feel the movement of the glaciers, we will face the history of Annapurna and its majestic southern face (over 3000 m). We will enjoy the sacred Himalayan beauty - Machapuchare, we will look for the Yeti - the mythical snowman, we will be stunned by many sunrises and sunsets and many other emotions, to prove that happiness is not a destination, happiness is the road.

Itinerary:

Day 1

Flight from Sofia to Kathmandu - the capital of Nepal. Accommodation and sightseeing in the tourist area of the city - shopping for equipment, etc. If our flight permits it, we may have a 4-hour tour across the iconic landmarks in the capital.

Day 2

A flight to Pokhara (20 min.), a drive to the starting point of the trek and a hike to Chomrong (6 hrs). The peaks of Chomrong (2100 m above sea level) loom large all of a sudden to show us the colossal size of the Himalayas! Between Chomrong and the seven-thousanders, there are deep valleys with tempting waterfalls. The sunset from this place is more than magnificent and unforgettable!
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 3

This is a day to gain some elevation. First, we descend steeply, and then we go uphill to the next village Sinuva, which is 2-3 hours from Chomrong. We stop for lunch in a lodge on the way. After a good rest at noon we enjoy a pleasant afternoon with easy ascents and descents to Dhoban (2600 m). The sunset there is beyond words - our adventure is becoming more and more fabulous! :) Hike for the day 6-7 hrs.
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 4

We move along the Modi-Khola Valley until we enter the Sanctuary. The next 1.5 hours are well uphill again and cross a unique rhododendron forest to reach the Himalaya /2900 m/. In the Himalaya we have lunch, surrounded by steep slopes on both sides. In the afternoon there will be another 1.5-2 hr uphill to Deurali /3200 m/, where we stop for rest. On our way we pass by the legendary Hinko Cave, dozens of waterfalls, amazing peaks and slopes, etc. After Deurali, the Modi-Khola valley opens up to unveil a series of 7-thousanders. The forest belt is over and we are to find low vegetation and glaciers up. Hike for the day 7hrs.
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 5

We wake up for the sunrise - a memorable moment in our lives and leave early with views of the opening cirque of Annapurna - the peaks of Gangapurna /7455 m/ and Annapurna 3 /7555 m/, South Annapurna /7219 m/ and, of course, the sensational Machapuchare! For another 2 hours of slow hiking on an easy slope we will reach the climax of the first part of our trek. In front of us is one of the largest and most majestic faces on earth – Annapurna South Face, about 3500 meters high! It overlooks the giant Annapurna Glacier, with 5 glaciers flowing into it! We are surrounded by over 10 peaks, most of them being above 7000 m. We walk around and visit the site of the original Annapurna base camp. We go down to Deural (3200 m above sea level). Hike for the day 6 hrs.
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 6

We continue the descent through the Modi-Khola valley, and the destination for today is the village of Chomrong! As we go down almost 1500 m below Dhoban, our breathing is super light as we have already acclimatized! Hike for the day 6-7 hrs.
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 7

Along the familiar route we go down to the bus to return to Pokhara (3 hr hike and 2-3 hr drive). In the afternoon we have a rest at a hotel, and then we have a romantic walk along the shores of the lake, which offers fantastic sunsets! :) We have dinner at a recommended pub and get ready for the second part of our journey, namely - the safari in Chitwan! :)
Overnight stay - hotel (double rooms with private bathroom)

Day 8-9

Another 2 days of adventures will take us on a safari in Chitwan National Park! Our local partners will pick us up in the morning and take us to the jungle area, 150 km from Pokhara. We can ride an elephant, we will observe rhinos, crocodiles, deer, birds in unique colours, as well as the royal Bengal tiger! In the evening we will visit the local community centre, where we will watch local dances. After these wild emotions we will go to Kathmandu and we will shop for gifts and recharge our batteries for the longer trek - to the Everest base camp! :)
Overnight stay (two nights) - hotel (double rooms with private bathroom)

Days 10

Transfer (several hours) to Mantali and a flight to Lukla. After the unforgettable flight to Lukla /2850 m/ there is a 3-hour drive to Phakding /2650 m/ (6km and 200m, elevation loss). If we are not very tired, we can visit the Rimishung Monastery and then have a rest after this very long day.
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 11

Today will reach the capital of the Sherpas - Namche Bazaar /3440 m/. The trail winds along the Dudh Koshi River and we will enter the Sagarmatha National Park. We will take the 7.5 km distance in about 5-6 hours with breaks. Weather permitting, we can see Everest for the first time!!! :)
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 12

A day off in Namche Bazaar. Once we reach 3500 m, it is good to take it easy, because there is a slight travel fatigue and the body needs time to recover and prepare for acclimatization! We will not be bored - we get acquainted with the life and culture of the Sherpas, visit the tourist centre of the Sagarmatha National Park and go up to check the view of Everest!!! :)
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 13

We have breakfast and head to Tengboche /3855 m/, which is a little over 9 km away (5 hours). Today we will see in great detail the highest horseshoe on earth - Everest /8848 m/, Lhotse /8516 m/ and Nuptse /7879 m/! The trail is diverse - up and down through unique rhododendron and coniferous forests, a magic for the soul and the senses! We will also visit probably the most famous monastery in Nepal – Tengboche.
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 14

Today, again after Annapurna, we will cross the magical border of 4000 m! We head to Dingboche /4360m/. We will walk slowly, because the height is already tangible, but the acclimatization from Annapurna helps! The hike is 12 km long, which will take 6 hours with breaks. We will marvel at Ama Dablam along the Lobuche River.
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 15

After breakfast we head to Lobuche /4930 m/. Today we will almost touch 5000 m, so we are to be cautious. Along the way we will pass a memorial to the departed climbers and we will talk at length on this topic. The trek is about 6.5 km and it will take us 5-6 hours with the breaks.
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 16

A hike (5-6 hrs) to Gorak Shep /5185 m/ - the last "inhabited" place with lodges on our way to Everest! We cross the 5000 m mark and our perspective on the world changes because of the thin air and difficult living conditions! Glaciers and snowy peaks are all around us. If we feel good, we will go to the Everest base camp /5360 m/. We return to Gorak Shep to spend the night, because tomorrow is one of the culminations of our Nepalese adventure!!! :)
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 17

We get up before dawn to climb Kala Patthar /45 minutes/ - a magical place at 5555 m above sea level from which we will watch the sunrise over Everest and its surrounding! No need to describe the experience! Once we are done, we go down to Gorak for breakfast. We are sad to pack our bags and turn our back to Everest. A 10 km descent with -1300 m elevation loss takes us to the picturesque village of Pheriche /4250 m/, where we will breathe much easier already. Trek for about 5-6 hrs.
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 18

We have breakfast and on the familiar way we return to Namche Bazaar. The hike is easy, but we will walk for 6 hours, free from the lack of oxygen in our lungs! :) Accommodation, rest and more healthy, deep and long sleep! :)
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 19

We continue our descent. Today we will descend below 3000 m to return to Lukla - our starting point for the Everest trek. :)
Overnight stay – a lodge (a local guest house, which offers delicious and diverse cuisine)

Day 20

A spare day if the weather is not good for flights. Details upon booking.
Overnight – a lodge or hotel - depending on the situation (if we manage to arrive in Kathmandu, we will sleep in a hotel).

Day 21

Flight to Kathmandu and home.

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Price: EUR 2000

Price includes:

• All internal flights in Nepal
• All transfers in Nepal
• Permits for the both trekkings
• Overnight sleep in hotels in Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara
• Porters. 
• Safari in Chitwan National park - full board meals
• Insurance for the trip
• Licensed mountain guide
• Other local guides for the mountains and city tours

Цената не включва:

• International flights
• Meals except the safari
• Overnight sleep in mountain lodges
• Tip for the porters, entry fees for the city tours
• Personal expenses

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NB!

• In the event of an abrupt change of weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, the guide may modify the initially planned trek or offer another option, depending on the participants.
• In dense fog or on slippery terrain the guide may change the trek, only in the interest of participants' health.
• Tourists suffering from heart, leg, etc. diseases cannot join the trek if these can become dangerous in the mountain.
• Groups of over 10 people have a second guide, which does not change the price of services

Equipment:

      • mountain boots – at least 3-season
      • backpack (women: 40-50 l, men 60-75 l) and sleeping bag (-5 degrees)
      • thermal underwear
      • fleece and sweater
      • trekking poles
      • slippers 
      • cabin and hotel clothes - a lot of pairs
      • socks – a lot of pairs
      • warm clothes (thick jacket)
      • headlamp (with extra batteries)
      • water bottle or vacuum flask
      • outdoor knife
      • UV-protection sunglasses 
      • sunscreen 
      • lighter
      • swimming suit, towel 
      • other – personal stuff; a camera is not a bad idea :)
      • ID documents – valid international passport