NEPAL : KHUMBU EXPRESS TREK If you have little time but long to see Everest this is your tour. Even if you neglected your fitness a bit, this trek is planned in a way that you will be well acclimatized when you summit Gokyo Ri to see the pinnacle of the earth. Via Namche Bazaar, where trekkers and expeditions mingle you climb up to Tenga Phortse, here the beautiful peak of Ama Dablam (6856m) let your dreams fly high. Enter here also the gorge who leads steep up to Luza, Machermo and finally to the Gokyo (4700 m). Here at the Gokyo lakes passes by the great glacier Ngozumpa descending among from others, also from Cho Oyu. The sheer vastness of the glacier and the stunning high alpine panoramas are very hard to be matched by any mountain region in the world.The technically easy climb to Gokyo Ri (5535m) will open a jet more spectacular and among the very best views of the Mahalangur or Kumbhu: the mighty Everest, the Cho Oyu, the sharp Nuptse and numerous other peaks. You descend thorugh the Gokyo valley again down to Namche and Lukla, from where your flight brings you back to Kathmandu. TYPE OF TRAVEL:  trekking 4-6 hours averagely per day DURATION: 14  days from / to Kathmandu GUIDE: cultural guide in the valley of Kathmandu, trekking guide for the trek SUITABLE FOR: Hikers MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 5535  meters (Gokyo Ri) SERVICE TYPE: Standard (medium high). Low cost services on demand or more glitzy. SUGGESTED PERIOD: September to November and  March to May best 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 Bengkar. DAY 03 Benkar – Namche Bazar. DAY 04 Namche Bazar - Khumjung. DAY 05 Khumjung – Dole. DAY 06 Dole – Machermo. DAY 07 Machermo - Gokyo. DAY 08 Gokyo – Gokyo Ri – Gokyo. DAY 09 Gokyo – Tenga Phorste. DAY 10 Tenga Phorste – Benkar. DAY 11 Benkar - Lukla. DAY 12 Flight Lukla – Kathmandu. DAY 13 Kathmandu. DAY 14 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 ----- 1086  1034  937   942   848 *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 map FLIGHTS - Flight  Kathmandu- lukla-Kathmandu inclusive 15 kg luggage allowance NIGHTS (see table for details) - At the hotel 1 / 2 star hotel in Kathmandu - In simple lodges during the trek MEALS - Meals as indicated in the detailed itinerary Guides - English speaking guide for the visits shown in the Kathmandu Valley - English speaking guide for trekking - 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 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  Heritage home / Femily home/ International guest house Trek               lodge Fill in the form below to recieve the detailed itinerary and personalize this tour if you like accordingly to your requirements, please ask us! 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.