NEPAL: KHUMBU HIGH ALPINE Very demanding alpine tour in the Kumbhu. Two exciting six-thousand meter peaks are possible to summit and three high passes have to be crossed. This needs your full commitment but guarantees an exceptional experience in the mountains of the high Himalaya. Via Lukla and Namche you reach the Bhote Koshi valley and across the lovely Renjo La pass Gokyo. Over the Cho La you arrive well acclimatised at the remote Nirekha. Summiting it is a unique mountaineering experience. Back to the main trail of the Kumbhu and on it you come to the Everest Base Camp. Across the Kongma La you finally reach the Imja Tse, a summit to enjoy. You trek back to Lukla and fly to Kathmandu. TYPE OF TRAVEL:  trekking /4-6 hours averagely per day DURATION: 24 days from / to Kathmandu GUIDE: cultural guide in the valley of Kathmandu, trekking guide for the trek /Mountain climbing guide for the climbing SUITABLE FOR: Hikers/SPortive/climber MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 6189 meters Imja Tse, Island Peak) SERVICE TYPE: Standard (medium high). Low cost services on demand or more glitzy. SUGGESTED PERIOD: Julyr to Oct  and  April to Jun time. PERSONALIZATION: Customizable  on request INDIVIDUAL DEPARTURES: Every day on request FIXED DEPARTURES: none ITINERARY IN BRIEF DAY 01 Arrival in Kathmandu DAY 02 Flight Kathmandu – Lukla – Trek to Phakding. DAY 03 Phakding - Namche Bazar. DAY 04 Namche Bazar – Khumjung – Namche Bazar. DAY 05 Namche – Thame. DAY 06 Thame – Lungare (Langden). DAY 07 Lungare (Langden). DAY 08 Langden - Renjo La – Gokyo DAY 09 Gokyo – Cho La Pass – Nirekha High Camp. DAY 10 Ascent of Nirekha (6159 m). DAY 11 Dzongla - Gorak Sheep. DAY 12 Gorak Sheep – Kala Pattar – Everest Base Camp DAY 13 Gorak Sheep – Kongma La camp. DAY 14 Kongma La camp – Imja Tse Base camp. DAY 15 Ascent of Imja Tse (Island Peak 6186 m). DAY 16 Imja Tse Base camp – Pangboche. DAY 17 Pangboche – Khumjung. DAY 18 Namche Bazar – Lukla. DAY 19 Lukla - Kathmandu. DAY 20 Kathmandu valley. DAY 21 Departure from Kathmandu. QUOTES OF PARTICIPATION Currency: US Dollar, exchange rates based in 30 November 2011* Same tour-same service: best price guarantee! ** With participants 01 02 03 04 05-07 08-10 Price per person ----- 2603  2375 2138  2075 1865 *Quote based on rates prevailing at the date indicated and subject to confirmation. **We guarantee with same services / duration best price obtainable on the market. Book directly with us or your nearest travel agent.   SERVICES INCLUDED TRANSFERS - With private vehicles as shown on the mapFLIGHT NIGHTS - Lukla-kathmandu inclusive 15 kg luggage allowance - In the hotel 2 / 3 star hotel in Kathmandu - lodge /Tended Camp in during the trek MEALS - Meals as indicated in the detailed itinerary - Full board during the trek - End of trip dinner restaurant with typical Nepalese Guides - English speaking guide for the visits shown in the Kathmandu Valley - English speaking guide for trekking climbing climbing sport guide - Transport of personal luggage up to 13 kg with porters / yaks / ponies VISAS, PERMITS AND REVENUE - Entrance fees for the main entrances for the described sightseeing’s -  evrest ACAP/NMA fees for climbing and trekking permits TIMS GENERALLY - 1 bag to your luggage during the trek - Luggage suitcases at the hotel during the trek - Travel Assistance of qualified personnel - Meals, transfers, insurance for the staff accompanying - Carrying out all necessary paperwork on the spot - Taxes local government - Telephone support 24 to 24 hours during the trip - Quote practical management SERVICES NOT INCLUDED - International flights to get to the place of beginning your journey - Entry visa for Nepal (see download) - Insurance for yourself - Personal equipment and medicines - Insurens for yourself for your travels and tour - Any expences of resque and helicopter  - Single room and other mentioned supplements, - Sleeping bag for overnight stays in hiking (hire on request) - Extra in lodge (shower, telephone calls, drinks etc.) - Personal transport on horseback etc. - Whatever not explicitly mentioned in "Included Services" ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED OR SIMILAR Kathmandu Samsara / Nirvana Garden / Thamel Eco Resort / Kathmandu Resort / Manang / Holy Himalaya 2*S/3* Trek Camp tended / lodges              -* Changes of program, service quality, single services upon request possible. If the present tour itinerary or tour style does not reflect what you actually expected, please consult us for a customized solution in accordance with your needs like for example with more moderate or more luxorious accomodations, extentions, other activities and so forth.