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we had a beautiful view of sunrise on mount dhaulagiri during our early morning hike to poon hill
A beautiful sunrise view on the mountain on our early morning hike to Poon Hill.
a beautiful fewa lake and annapurna mountain range is seen from peace stupa pokhara
stunning view of mountains and Fewa lake is pictured from Peace stupa in Pokhara.
Peace pyagoda pokhara
9 Days Nepal Tour and short Trek 2021
5based on 54 reviews
Price per personUS$850
US$950 x 1 pax
US$950

Total Price
US$950
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Nepal Tour and Short Trek 2025-2026 is a short journey to explore Nepal at its fullest from rural to urban and from city to the Himalayas passing by every nook and corner travellers wish to explore.

This is a special program designed by Discover Altitude for travelers who prefer to trek and tour in a short period with family and friends in lower altitudes close to the Himalayas.

This itinerary will be very useful for a photographer who wants to visit the rural and urban settlements of Nepal. As Nepal is a culturally diverse country with different ethnic settlements, this package will also help researchers/students observe the rural life of Nepal along with the giant Himalayas.

As the itinerary in Nepal for 9-days goes, visiting the city life and observing the amalgamation of religion and culture of the city dwellers lead you towards the village life, visiting historical monuments of the capital city, and also the close observation around Kathmandu valley, the program is diverted towards Pokhara, where you can view the difference between the two cities and peoples lifestyle.

Finally, you will be heading for a short trek in the mountains to see nature at its best, this will be through the village passing by the hills, rivers, and forest, crossing different suspension bridges, and finally to Ghorepani and Poon Hill (3210meters/10,531feet).

This will be the highest altitude of the entire trek. From Poon Hill, you will be able to view the giant Himalayas of Nepal which is over 8000 meters. The range of Annapurna mountains, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchre (Fishtail), and many more with their beauty will attract any trekkers.

This trek not only focuses on the Himalayas, but as the itinerary is more research-based, you will be able to view the minute details of rural and urban life, and how people have been living in the mountains without access to roads and other facilities.

Their daily activities and hospitality towards travelers will be very fascinating.

Moreover, the entire short tours and trek program in this itinerary have been designed mainly to experience the local life and their hospitality. So, the entire journey which you will be taking will be through local means of transportation but private transportation can be arranged upon request.

This will be a new experience for many travelers, passing through local villages, you will experience the way they live and cultivate in this modern world. This will create enthusiasm to see more on the way, as on every visit you will experience newness among different ethnic groups.

Discover Altitude has a specially designed Short Family Tour in Nepal 2025-2026 Itinerary with frequent field visits by our professional staff to make sure the program goes according to the itinerary mentioned below.

For the convenience of our client minute detailed itinerary, cost, highlights, pictures, and the map have been provided. As this is an easy trek below the Himalayas, trekkers can visit this trail in every season of the year.

Regarding the Nepal Tour and Poon Hill Trekking Cost, it varies on the number of days and also from the starting point, as the itinerary can be started from Kathmandu and also from Pokhara and you can fly or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

The itinerary can be customized according to the limitations of your time and interest.

Highlights

  • Cultural city tour.
  • Observe the culture and religion of Nepal.
  • Enjoy the local means of transportation.
  • Comparative study of traditional and modern ways of living.
  • Enjoy the local hospitality.
  • An ideal trek suitable for all trekkers irrespective of their age and origin.
  • Most beautiful trekking trail through tranquil forests and panoramic views.
  • Short trek with refreshment and energizing vibrant.
  • Panoramic and gigantic views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Langtang ranges.
  • Trek and tour with nature and culture.
  • Sublime Trek, is a powerhouse of spiritualism.
  • No worries about the flight.
  • Moreover, it is an eco-friendly trek meeting nature with culture.

 

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  • Hanuman
  • Pottery
  • Priest And People
  • Street Festival In Kathmandu

Itinerary

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Day 1:Arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport and Transfer to your respective hotels visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsWelcome Dinner
  • Time35 Minute Drive
  • Maximum Altitude`1350m/4430ft
  • After your arrival at the international airport, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to your respective hotel, before checking in to the hotel a small briefing will be given by our staff on the day program.
  • Check in to the hotel and after refreshment, you can explore the famous touristic area of Kathmandu which is Thamel and Kathmandu Durbar Square (one of the three kings of the city).
  • Visit through the medieval town to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
  • In the evening complimentary Nepalese cuisine will be served with a cultural program in an authentic Nepalese restaurant.
  • Overnight in your respective hotel.
Day 2:Drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square visit the palace and drive to Nagarkot
  • Accommodation Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6-7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude2100m/6890ft
  • Early morning after breakfast and with a little bag pack, you will be driving towards Bhaktapur via local transport to visit the ancient palace.
  • Bhaktapur is an ancient Newari settlement town with its hidden beauty. It is well preserved and still has medieval taste in it. One of the best well-preserved kingdoms of the Kathmandu valley.
  • After visiting Bhaktapur, drive towards Nagarkot, a hill station but more a village which lies at the altitude of 2100 meters above sea level.
  • Visit the surrounding village of the Tamang community and a bit of hiking to the view tower will be an interesting one.
  • From the top of Nagarkot, you will be able to see the wide ranges of snow-covered Himalayas.
  • Overnight in your respective hotel.
Day 3:Hike to Telkot and drive to Kathmandu
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time7-8 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft
  • After enjoying local breakfast, you will be hiking to Telkot, which is around 2 hours, all the way passing through villages, farmland, hills, and mountains.
  • The hike will be very interesting, observe village life just near the capital city.
  • The daily activities of people, working on their farmland with their cattle, help them to survive in their life.
  • On arrival in Telkot, you will take a local bus filled with local people heading towards Bhaktapur.
  • From Bhaktapur, change a local bus to Kathmandu.
  • On the way to Kathmandu, you will visit Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa.
  • Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, situated on the bank of the Bagmati river, this will be a place to see the cremation of dead bodies.
  • From Pashupatinath, hike to Bouddhanath which will take around 40 minutes, passing through the city, and finally to Bouddhanath.
  • Bouddhanath is one of the biggest Stupa dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism, enjoy visiting some of the monasteries and lunch, and you drive back to Thamel.
  • Overnight at your hotel.
Day 4:Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude845m/2772ft
  • This will be one of the exciting 7 hours of journeys, after breakfast, head towards the tourist bus for your Pokhara drive.
  • Your journey will be an exciting one filled with thrill, all passing through zigzag roads with beautiful views of the Himalayas, hills, rivers, forests, and the landscape until you reach Pokhara one of the most beautiful cities in Nepal.
  • Frequently your bus will stop for tea/coffee/lunch etc, so we will be refreshed with the views of the small locality as well.
  • On your arrival in Pokhara will drive to the respective hotels. After refreshment you will be to some of the historical sites of Pokhara, boating in the Fewa Lake, etc.
  • Evening enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara, hanging around by the lake with a bottle of beer will be fabulous.
  • Overnight at your hotel.
Day 5:Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhuga
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1540m/5052ft
  • After breakfast, you will be heading on a short driving journey passing through beautiful villages, farmland, and river to your trekking point which is Nayapul.
  • After an hour journey by private car you will reach Nayapul, a starting point of the trek, the trek starts with a downhill climb all the way till Birethati a small village and market area for local people then passes through the jungle and beautiful villages behind, you climb uphill by the river.
  • Finally, will be reaching Hile which is a local Gurung village and ethnic group of Nepal. This is a beautiful village with local life; view the beautiful farmland, mountains, and river. This will be your lunch spot.
  • After a short break, climb uphill passing through the forest, and finally to Tikhedhunga a small village between the forests and hill.
  • Overnight in your Tea House.
Day 6:Tikhedunga to Ghorepani
  • Accommodation Tea-House
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Time6-7 Hour Trek
  • Maximum Altitude2860m/9383ft
  • Early morning after breakfast, the journey starts towards Ghorepani, this will be an exciting trek as you cross the suspension bridge and waterfall then there will be 3300 steps welcoming us all the way to Ulleri.
  • Passing through the dense forest of rhododendron with the beautiful view of Annapurna ranges along with natural beauty and wildlife.
  • It will be a hide and seek game with the Himalayas due to dense forests inhabited by wild animals found in the area like deer, monkeys, different species of birds, leopards (if you are lucky), and many more.
  • Afternoon at Ghorepani, which is an amazing town with beautiful lodges and a view of the mighty Himalayas from Annapurna to Dhaulagiri and the far-away valley and Kaligandaki river gorge, you can explore the surrounding areas enjoy its beauty and local hospitality.
  • Overnight in your Tea House.
Day 7:Ghorepani to Poonhill Hike (3210m/10532ft/ 1 hour) and then descend to Hele via Tilkhedhunga.(1540m/5052ft/ 6 hour) Drive to Pokhara
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast and Lunch
  • Time8 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude900m/2953ft
  • Today will be an early and the most awaited day for us; you will be given a wake-up call to hike towards the Poonhill for the magnificent view of the gigantic Himalayas and the sunrise view as well. Having a headlight will be better.
  • As the first rays of the sun fall towards the Himalayas the mountains are most to see, all your tiredness from the hike will be soothed as medicine. This will be a lifetime experience to view such a beauty of nature along with the Himalayas of Annapurna range to Dhaulagiri.
  • As you descend towards the tea house you will be able to encounter the national birds of Nepal i.e. Lophophorus and others of the wild too.
  • After breakfast, descend towards Tikhedhunga and to Hile, a small village in between the forest, passing through the forest and the mighty Himalayas.
  • Today’s downhill will be through the same trail but will be easy to descend through the wilderness of the forest and the village till Tikhedhunga. 
  • Further, some half an hour journey will take you to Hele from here you will take a public Jeep to Nayapul.
  • From Nayapul take a car/public bus to Pokhara.
  • On arrival in Pokhara check in to your hotel and after refreshment, spend free time visiting some local areas.
  • Overnight at your hotel.
Day 8:Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • Accommodation Star Category Hotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Time7 Hours
  • Maximum Altitude1350m/4430ft
  • After breakfast, you will be heading towards the tourist Bus Park for a bus drive to Kathmandu/can fly back to Kathmandu.
  • Though the drive seems longer but is filled with natural beauty, you will be stunned by the varied vegetation and resources of nature. Beautiful mountains, Himalayas, rivers, waterfall, villages, terrace cultivation, and many more can be viewed throughout the journey.
  • Afternoon you will reach Kathmandu, and from the bus stand a short hike to your respective hotel, after check-in and refreshment enjoy your leisure time visiting Swyambhunath Temple(Monkey Temple), this will be a walking journey of an hour through observing the beauty of Kathmandu and also the Massage therapy in the evening as per our interest.
  • Overnight in your respective hotel.
Day 9:Transfer to International Airport
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Today is your last day in Nepal; one of the representatives from Discover Altitude will accompany you to the International Airport from your hotel according to the flight schedule time.
  • We hope your stay in Nepal was an unforgettable moment with a beautiful memory and lovely experiences, last but not least we will be happy to see you in the near future for some other exciting journey in Nepal. As the journey ends we hope you are taking beautiful memories back home and lots of love from Nepal.
  • If you have some more free days in Nepal then our team of experts will help you by guiding some lovely places to visit in Nepal according to your available time schedule.
  • We wish you a safe and lovely flight back home.
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Included

  • Airport pick up and drop off by private vehicle
  • Three-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Two-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
  • One-night accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Nagarkot.
  • All the ground transportation by Public bus and Private car while you stay in Nepal according to your Itinerary.
  • All the accommodation and three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
  • Kathmandu city tour will be guided by a city guide and trek by a trekking guide.
  • Highly experienced and professional tour and trekking guide.
  • Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance.
  • A trekking map/ City map and duffel bag will be provided.
  • First aid medical kit.
  • ACAP Permit & TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System ( Please bring 2 pp size photo)
  • Worst case, help with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
  • Government tax and office charges.

Excluded

  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • International airfare
  • Nepal entry visa charge. You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.
  • Snacks/Drinks and other personal expenses.
  • Hot showers during the trek.
  • Your personal trekking equipment.
  • WiFi internet and phone calls.
  • Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers.

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5based on 54 reviews

Your search for a trekking company can stop here!

I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

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Alden S, United States

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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Eva B, Hungary

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

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Hito, Japan

A short walk from Jomsom to Muktinath.

We had great dealings with Kumar and the team at Discover Altitude. Kumar was our initial contact, and Santosh was our day to day contact on-the-ground. Their communication was great, and everything went smoothly.

Before departing for Nepal, we emailed Kumar about what we had in mind, and he presented us with different options. We settled on a short trip from Jomsom to Muktinath - flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and on to Jomsom the next day to commence our hike. (We took the same air-route in reverse on our way back.) In total, the trip was six or seven days, with three days hiking. (This worked out well due to our schedule, but next time we might spend a few more days walking.)

Our guide on the trip was Amar Magar. We really recommend him. (Ask for him by name!) He was thoughtful, organised, and provided clear information on what we were doing each day. His patience and pleasant manner made the trip really enjoyable.

The hike itself was good. The area from Jomsom to Kagbeni (where we stopped for the first night) was primarily along the road and the riverbed, and the scenery was primarily the dry and desolate scenery one might expect of the Mustang area. Kagbeni was a nice village to rest. (There are a number of tea houses, and an interesting temple where one of the monks showed us around.) The walk up to Muktinath the next day was a little bit tough - being a climb of about 1,000 meters. (Not 'technically' tough; more of a challenge due to low fitness levels!) After resting, we visited the Hindu pilgrimage site, which was quite an interesting experience as it attracts a lot of visitors. We stayed the night at a tea house in Muktinath, and then walked back to Jomsom via a different route, stopping at a village called Lupna on the way back. The route from Muktinath to Lupna was probably the highlight of our trip, with much more diverse terrain, including great alpine scenery, fantastic rocky cliffs and forests, and the picturesque village of Lupna itself, with a very old temple and some caves used for solitary retreats.

If you have limited time, then I would recommend the approach we took. It provides a glimpse of the Mustang region (without getting in to the Upper Mustang region, which requires more time and an expensive permit), and a taste of walking in the region. On our walk, we met a number of people who had walked the Annapurna Circuit, taking around two weeks. We might plan better and aim to do that next time!

In terms of practical considerations, noting it was mid-May, we found that we were able to walk in t-shirts and long pants. We carried a lot of warm clothing with us, but didn't need really it. (We were a bit cold briefly after arriving at Muktinath, but generally we didn't use our warm clothing. It would be smart to take something - but no need to take too much.) The bedding provided in the rooms was more than adequate, and we didn't need our own sleeping bags. (Taking a sleeping bag liner might suffice from a cleanliness perspective if this is a concern.)

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Nick O'Connell, New Zealand

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

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Jackie Z, United States

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

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Stephanie S, United States

Awesome 10 day EBC trekking experience

I’m towards the tail end of my 10 day EBC trek arranged by Discover Altitude. Overall, I’ve been very happy with the trip so far. Santosh did his best to make sure my trip went according to plan. He was also extremely accommodating to my request for alterations to itinerary during the trip. Always ready to help, no questions asked.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my guide, Sandip Lama. He is an energetic and hardworking young man that went above and beyond to make me trip as comfortable as possible. He’s also flexible in accommodating my last minute change request. For example, when I saw Ama Dablam for the first time, I was blown by its beauty and came up with the idea of doing a side trip to its base camp. It’s require at least half a days time. Sandip agreed without any hesitation and helped with the trip planning. In the end, the side trip didn’t happen simply because I ran out of steam. As a guide, Sandip’s main responsibility is leading me with the trip. But he also offered to carry my bag when I got very tired. This is what I call above and beyond. Again, thank you Sandip and I hope we’ll embark on my adventures in the future!

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Hongtao Chen, United States

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

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James T, United States

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