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Second Wind is thrilled to lead treks in beautiful Bhutan And Nepal. Below are the current treks available for 2007.
NEPAL:
A Trek to Everest Base Camp
Leader: Ken Kissock
Trek grade: very strenuous
14 days trekking in the Khumbu and the Sagarmatha National Park. The Khumbu is the home of the Sherpa, Mt. Everest and four of ten of the highest mountains in the world. Our base is Namche Bazar (11,300'). We fly to the airstrip at Lukla, 9,300', to begin our trek into the Khumbu. We rest at Namche for 2 days before trekking into the high Khumbu. At Dingboche, 14,300’, a small Sherpa settlement at the base of Lhotse, we rest again before making our final climb to Base Camp. From here the route takes us to the tiny settlements of Dughla and Lobuche which lie alongside the enormous Khumbu glacier. From our final campsite at Gorak Shep we climb Kala Pattar (18,300') for a spectacular mountain panorama of Everest, Nuptse, Pumori and Ama Dablam.
Travel to and from the Khumbu is by Twin Otter aircraft.
4 days in Kathmandu at the Kathmandu Guest House in the heart of Thamel.
Farewell dinner at an excellent Nepali restaurant.
RECOMMENDED READING
- Trekking in the Everest Region - Jamie McGuinness
- Trekking in Nepal - Stephen Bezruchka
- Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya (Lonely Planet) - Stan Armington
Land Price: $2,600CAD
Air Price: $2,500CAD
Prices subject to change
Land Price includes
Nepal air and bus transport, airport transfers, accommodation at the Kathmandu Guest House and mountain lodges as scheduled, sleeping bag, food on trek, farewell dinner, porter insurance, park fees, staff gratuity, t/shirt, trek duffle bag, and the services of an experienced Canadian trek leader. Pricing is based on DOUBLE occupancy. Not included: Nepal visa, Nepal departure taxes, insurance, city meals except farewell dinner. Air Price includes
Cathay Pacific economy Vancouver/Hong Kong; Nepal Air economy Hong Kong/Kathmandu; airport transfers; hotel Hong Kong double occupancy outbound and inbound.
Day Schedule |
| Day 1 |
depart Vancouver : Thursday April 10, 2008 |
| Day 2 |
arrive Hong Kong : Friday, April 11 |
| Day 3 |
fly to Kathmandu : Saturday, April 12 |
| Day 4 |
in Kathmandu, Kathmandu Guest House : Sunday April 13th |
| Day 5 - 18 |
fly KTM/Lukla, Monday April 14th |
| Day 18 |
return to Lukla |
| Day 19 |
fly Lukla to KTM, Katmandy Guest House : Tuesday April 29th |
| Day 20 |
in Kathmandu : Wednesday, April 30th |
| Day 22 |
fly to Hong Kong : Thursday, May 1st |
| Day 22 |
fly to Vancouver (arrive, same day): Friday May 2 |
Web sites:
Ready to book your adventure?
For more information, please contact us through our partner trekking company, Everest Trekking and we will be happy to connect with you.
www.everesttrekking.com
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BHUTAN:
Chomolhari / Tso Phu trek
Leader: Ken Kissock
- the last of the Himalayan countries that is truly unspoiled
- tourism limited to a maximum of approximately 6,500 per year
- a Buddhist country the size of Switzerland with a population of about 700,000
The GOAL
- Chomolhari Base Camp - elevation 13,000'
- a 9 day trek - approx. 50 miles round trip
- predominately a wilderness trek - few people live in this region
The SUPPORT staff
equipment and gear carried by ponies with 2 'pony-men'
- cook staff of 2 - guide staff of 3-4
FITNESS requirement
- the distances covered each day are relatively long and over rough ground
- time to complete up-trek days 5, 6, 7 (each about 11 miles) is 7- 8 hrs. / day
- Participants need to be able to trek in comfort at least 9 hrs a day in less than perfect weather
The REWARD
- Interacting with Bhutanese both in villages and towns
- achieving the destination of Chomolhari BC and camping 2 nights at the base of this sacred snow-clad mountain
RECOMMENDED READING
- BHUTAN - Odyssey series * BHUTAN - Insight Guide
- BHUTAN - Lonely Planet * SO CLOSE TO HEAVEN - Barbara Crossette
- BEYOND the SKY and the EARTH - Jamie Zeppa
- www.kuenselonline.com
LAND PRICE $6,875 CAD
AIR PRICE : $2,300
Land Price includes: economy air round trip Bangkok to Paro via Druk Air, Bhutan visa,13 days in Bhutan, 9 days trekking, all domestic transport, group guide who will meet you on arrival (and be with you daily in Bhutan), bus travel, hotel, food, trek guides, trek tent, ponies for bag transport, trek food, duffle bag, Canadian leader Ken Kissock. Pricing based on double occupancy. Not included: sleeping bag, air mattress, personal expenses.
Air Price Includes: Cathay Pacific economy air Vancouver/Bangkok, 3 hotel nights in Bangkok (2 o/b - 1 i/b), airport transfer, departure tax.
Day Schedule |
| Day 1 |
depart Vancouver : Mon Apr 14, 2008 |
| Day 2 |
arrive Bangkok from Hong Kong : Apr 15 |
| Day 3 |
in Bangkok : Apr 16 |
| Day 4 |
fly Bangkok / Paro 7,500’
Druk Air KB127 0650 / 1110
Apr 17 |
| Day 5 |
day hike to Taktsang 10,500’ : Apr 18 |
| Day 6 |
trek begins (full moon Apr 21 & 22)
Drukgyel Dzong 8,200’ Shana 9,500í 11 miles
Sat Apr 19 |
| Day 7 |
Shana - Thang Thanka 11,700’ 12 miles : Apr 20 |
| Day 8 |
Thang Thanka - Chomolhari BC 13,100’ 10 miles : Apr 21 |
| Day 9 |
Chomolhari - rest day : Apr 22 |
| Day 10 |
Chomolhari - Tso phu 14,100’ 4 miles : Apr 23 |
| Day 11 |
Psophu - Choropang 12,300’ 9 miles : Apr 24 |
| Day 12 |
Choropang - Thongbue 13,100’ 7 milesn : Apr 25 |
| Day 13 |
Thongbue - Shana 9,500’ 9 miles : Sat Apr 26 |
| Day 14 |
Shana - Paro transfer to Thimphu - trek ends : Apr 27 |
| Day 15 |
Thimphu tour : Apr 28 |
| Day 16 |
transfer to Paro : Apr 29 |
| Day 17 |
fly to Bangkok, Druk Air KB126 0930 / 1610
Apr 30 |
| Day 18 |
fly to Vancouver : Thu May 1/08 |
Ready to book your adventure?
For more information, please contact us through our partner trekking company, Everest Trekking and we will be happy to connect with you.
www.everesttrekking.com
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NEPAL:
This Trek is in support of The Kelty Foundation.
A Walking Tour of the Sagarmatha National Park
Khumbu, Nepal
Vancouver departure: Thu Oct 16, 2008; return Tue Nov 4
A 10 day walking tour of the spectacular Mt. Everest region of Nepal. The Khumbu is the home of the Sherpa, Mt. Everest and four of ten of the highest mountains in the world.
The tour will emphasize the unique culture of the Sherpa people who have inhabited this region of Nepal for 500 years. A Buddhist lama from the Tengboche Monastery will accompany the group to interpret the art and architecture of the historic spiritual centres scattered throughout the park.
We fly to the airstrip at Lukla, 9,300', a 50 minute flight via Twin Otter aircraft In two days we reach Namche Bazar, 11,300’, the central village of region. Namche is an active trading centre and features a weekly market each Saturday. There, you will see Tibetans and Sherpas trading wares and services at this bazaar in the sky. Guided tours of the 3 ancient gompas (monasteries) of the Khumbu, each built nearly 500 yeara ago, will be the central feature of this tour. Our maximum elevation will be a comfortable 13,000’ where the air is clear and the views of the towering Himalaya are truly awesome. Extra batteries for your digital camera are recommended!
5 days at the Kathmandu Guest House in the heart of Thamel. Farewell dinner at an excellent Nepali restaurant.
RECOMMENDED READING
- Trekking in the Everest Region - Jamie McGuinness
- Trekking in Nepal - Stephen Bezruchka
- Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya (Lonely Planet) - Stan Armington
Land Price: $2,600 CAD
Air Price: $2,500 CAD
Prices & dates subject to change
Land Price includes
Nepal air and bus transport, airport transfers, accommodation at the Kathmandu Guest House and mountain lodges as scheduled, sleeping bag, food on trek, farewell dinner, porter insurance, park fees, staff gratuity, t/shirt, trek duffle bag, and the services of an experienced Canadian trek leader and a Khumbu monk. Pricing is based on DOUBLE occupancy. Not included: Nepal visa, Nepal departure taxes, insurance, city meals except farewell dinner.
Air Price includes
Cathay Pacific economy Vancouver/Hong Kong /Kathmandu; airport transfers; hotel Hong Kong double occupancy outbound and inbound.
Day Schedule |
| Day 1 |
depart Vancouver : Thur Oct 16 |
| Day 2 |
arrive Hong Kong, Hotel – Kolwoon side
Oct 17 |
| Day 3 |
Hong Kong / Kathmandu, Kathmandu Guest House
Sat Oct 18 |
| Day 4-5 |
Kathmandu / Kathmandu Guest House
Oct 19 / 20
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| Day 6 |
fly KTM / Lukla : Oct 21 |
| Day 6-15 |
trekking in the KHUMBU : Oct 21 / 30 |
| Day 16 |
return to Lukla : Fri Oct 31 |
| Day 17 |
fly Lukla to KTM, Kathmandu Guest House
Sat Nov 1
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| Day 18 |
Kathmandu : Sun Nov 2 |
| Day 19 |
Kathmandu / Hong Kong, Hotel – Kowloon side
Mon Nov 3 |
| Day 20 |
Hong Kong / Vancouver : Tue Nov 4 |
Web sites:
Ready to book your adventure?
For more information, please contact us through our partner trekking company, Everest Trekking and we will be happy to connect with you.
www.everesttrekking.com
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Bhutan Trek:
Dates to be Announced. Please e-mail for more information. |
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