Plan Himalaya

Features Issue 191 Nov, 2017
Text by ECS Staff

Chandra GT

      Chandra Gt, an enthusiastic tour leader, has more than 25 years of experience when it comes to leading international and individual trekking tours throughout Nepal, Tibet, India, and Bhutan. Apart from just being a mountain tour leader, he has also got experience in the international hospitality industry and in the field of international trekking and hiking activities. These experiences in hiking sectors permitted him to go one step further and create his own company, “Plan Himalaya”, in 2012.

Plan Himalaya

    Plan Himalaya is a responsible company actively operating treks, tours, and outdoor activities in Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Tibet. Dedicated in its mission to offer something more meaningful than just the regular concept of trekking, Plan Himalaya makes sure that all aspects of a supreme quality mountain tour and travel are met through comfortable accommodation, excellent hygiene, and delicious and wholesome food, along with safely organized tour activities.

Days

Program

1

Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding (2640m):

Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m).

Flight time 35 minutes

Trek from Lukla to Phakding

Overnight at Tea House in Phakding, BLD 

Walk: 3H

Descend – 246 M.

2

Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m):

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Overnight at Tea House in Namche, BLD 

Walk: 5H

Ascend + 800 M.

3

Acclimitization & Exploration Day:

A day for rest at Namche Bazaar

Optional day tirp to Thame or Khumjung village via Everest View Hotel

Overnight at Tea House in Namche, BLD. 

4

Trek to Tyangboche (3876m):

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche

Overnight at Tea House in Tynagboche, BLD 

Walk: 5H

Ascend + 610 M.

Descend – 190 M.

5

Trek to Dingboche (4260m):

Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche

Overnight at Tea House in Dingboche, BLD 

Walk: 5H

Ascend – 126 M.

Descend + 510 M.

6

Trek to Lobuche (4930m)

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

Overnight at Tea House in Lobuche, BLD 

Walk: 4H

Ascend + 670

7

Trek to Gorakchep (5180m):

Trek from Lobuche to Gorakchep (5180m)

Continue trek to Everest Base Camp (5486m)

Return to Gorakchep

Walk: 6.30H

Ascend + 556

Descend – 306

Overnight at Tea House in Gorakchep, BLD 

8

Trek & ascend to Kalapattar (5545m):

& Trek down to Phericeh (4243m)

Then trek & descend to Pheriche

Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar

And then to Pheriche

Overnight at Tea House in Pheriche, BLD 

Walk: 6H

Ascend + 365 M

Descend - 1302

9

Trek to Tyangboche (3867 m):

Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche

Overnight at Tea House, in Tyangboche, BLD 

Walk: 4H

Ascend + 126 M.

Descend – 493 M.

10

Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m):

Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar

Overnight at Tea House in Namche, BLD 

Walk: 5H

Ascend + 126 M.

Descend - 610 M.

11

Trek to Lukla (2886m):

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Overnight at Tea House in Lukla, BLD 

Walk: 7H

Ascend + 246 M.

Descend – 800M

12

Flight to Kathmandu:

35 minutes

 

A:         Accommodation

B:         Breakfast

L:          Lunch

D:         Dinner

 

Cost Includes

  1. Trek briefing in Kathmandu on arrival
  2. 11 night/12 day Tea House trek with all 3 meals and lodging during the entire trek
  3. Seasonally available fresh fruits during entire trek
  4. Tea & coffee with each meal during entire trek
  5. 2 returnable water-resistant duffle bags for porter to put guests’ belongings
  6. 1 map of Everest
  7. 1 English speaking certified mountain guide for entire trek
  8. 1 assistant guide (Sherpa)
  9. 1 porter to each 2 clients during entire trek
  10. Permit for the national park
  11. TIMS (trekking information management system) card
  12. Flight: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu
  13. Guide’s flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu
  14. First aid kit
  15. Wages, food, lodging, and medical insurance for Nepali staff

 

Cost Doesn’t Include

  1. Personal gears
  2. Beverages
  3. Personal expenditures
  4. Emergency evacuations

 

 

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