| (11 days) | | | | magnificent views of Mt Everest [8848m], Lhotse |
| Explore the Everest area amidst its calm serenity | | | | [8501m], Nuptse [7879m], Ama Dablam [6856m], |
| which reinforces its surroundings with the divine | | | | Thamserku [6608m] and Kantega [6685m]. You will |
| beauty of nature. The experience of this trek | | | | also see great glaciers, sprawling snowfields and |
| retroactively helps you release your demons as you | | | | glistening ice ridges emitting sparkling flashes in the |
| hike down to its ever so peaceful monasteries; while | | | | warm, Himalayan sun. You will experience some |
| simultaneously viewing some of the highest and most | | | | unique nature hikes through dark forests, open |
| panoramic peaks on the planet. | | | | pastures and wade through masses of rhododendron |
| This scenic trek through the river valley of the Dudh | | | | flowers in the pre-monsoon, or the reds and gold |
| Kosi takes you through the traditional Sherpa villages | | | | ones of autumn in the post-monsoons. You will never |
| of Namche, Khumjung and Khunde and brings you to | | | | have a better tryst with the gods of nature as you |
| the ever- so-quiet monasteries at Thyangboche and | | | | would on this trek. |
| Pangboche. You will meet the friendly Sherpas and | | | | Look out for the huge lammergeyers, with a 2 to 3m |
| enjoy their world renowned hospitality. You will also | | | | wingspan, circling on the up draughts, the proud thar, |
| be amazed to observe how life continues in this | | | | the Himalayan mountain goat silhouetted on a high |
| extremely quiet and spiritual side of the world; very | | | | ridgeline looking out for greener pastures or the |
| much at its own pace as it has done for centuries. | | | | strange musk deer, shyly scurrying through the |
| Our highest point is Pangboche [3908m] with its | | | | undergrowth. You will also look into the intricately |
| delightfully unspoilt monastery, the way it was ever | | | | carved Mani stones and prayer flags whispering odes |
| since its inception. There may also be an opportunity | | | | to the gods in the breeze and the all-seeing eyes of |
| for you to visit the rather rare and unusual Buddhist | | | | Buddha on every Chorten and stupa. This is an area |
| nunnery at Deboche and the famous Thyangboche | | | | rich in cultural, religious and environmental interests, |
| Monastery, set high on an inclined ridge, commanding | | | | set within an awe-inspiring landscape below the |
| some of the most spectacular views in the area. | | | | highest mountain on Earth. |
| Indeed, throughout this trek, you will have | | | | |