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Summits of Nepal
Altitude 6,189m Grade: 3C
Summits of Nepal
An action packed itinerary of trekking and five Himalayan peaks giving you the best of the Khumbu and Everest’s National Park.
An action packed itinerary of trekking and five Himalayan peaks giving you the best of the Khumbu and Everest’s National Park. We visit the Gokyo lakes, cross the Cho La and Kongma La, climb Gokyo Ri (5483m), Kalar Patar (5554m), Pokalde (5806m), Lobuje East (6119m) and Island Peak (6189m) each sporting their own spectacular views.
Dates & Prices
Availability
What's Included
- International flights from London (Flight inclusive package)
- A British expedition team leader. Small groups may use a local leader.
- Travel to and from UK airport (unless otherwise specified).
- Permits, charges, importation taxes and levies payable to the Local Authorities in connection with the expedition.
- Transfers to and from the in-country airport if flights booked with Adventure Peaks
- Food, fuel and cooking equipment whilst on the mountain.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
- All tents and other communal equipment necessary for the climb.
- Medical safety equipment and supplies.
- Communication equipment (each member on a Grade 3B or above are normally provided with a radio whilst on the mountain and the team is often supported with a Satellite Telephone and e-mail facilities on extended expeditions at Base Camp).
- 90 - 120 litre kit bag for expedition members for UK based clients. A logoed top will be substituted for all clients residing outside of the UK and for returning clients
- 15% off the RRP on clothing and equipment purchased from Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Personal climbing clothes and equipment.
- Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations.
- Drinks and hotel or guest house meals unless specified.
- Transfers to and from the in-country airport if flights NOT booked with Adventure Peaks
- Personal medical supplies.
- Personal use of communication equipment.
- Excess baggage.
- Tips for porters and local guides.
- Costs associated with an expedition finishing early.
- Costs associated with you leaving an expedition early.
- Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances.
Itinerary
| Day 1-2 | International flights to Kathmandu |
| Day 3 | Day in Kathmandu (or fly to Lukla if weather is good) |
| Day 4 | Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding |
| Day 5 | Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 6 | Rest day in Namche Bazaar |
| Day 7-9 | Trek to Machermo via Dole and Phortse Tenga |
| Day 10 | Rest / acclimatisation day at Machermo |
| Day 11 | Machermo to Gokyo |
| Day 12 | Ascent of Gokyo Ri |
| Day 13-14 | Ascent of Cho La Pass and onto Lobuche |
| Day 15 | Trek to Gorak Shep |
| Day 16 | Ascend Kalar Patar and return to Lobuche |
| Day 17-18 | Trek to Pokalde Base Camp with an ascent or Pokalde next day |
| Day 19 | Trek to Island Peak Base Camp |
| Day 20 | Ascent of Island Peak |
| Day 21-22 | Descend to Dingboche then to Lobuche East Base Camp |
| Day 23 | Ascend Lobuche East |
| Day 24-26 | Walk out to Lukla via Pangboche and Namche Bazaar |
| Day 27 | Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu |
| Day 28 | Contingency day or day in Kathmandu |
| Day 29 | International flights from Kathmandu |
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue, in particular for peaks over 7000m:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Expeditions and Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : https://microsite.campbellirvinedirect.com/adventurepeaks/
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com