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EVEREST PARAGLIDING HOLIDAY
A unique opportunity for you to take part in a trip to Everest Base Camp visiting the famous viewpoint of Kala Pattar. The views from Kala Pattar are amongst the finest in the world, spectacular, rugged and unforgettable. We travel as a self contained group in order to minimise our impact on the local environment. Our cooks use only kerosene for cooking and all rubbish is disposed on the waste disposal sites set up by the local government.
We additionally offer the optional guided ascent of 6119 metre Lobuche Peak. Set in the spectacular Khumbu region, Lobuche Peak is one of the most accessible 6000 metre peaks currently available to groups such as ours. Lobuche is only some 6 km from Mount Everest and the view from its summit has to be seen to be believed. The mountain is graded as moderate to climb i.e. requires the use of ropes, crampons and ice axe, but is within the capabilities of most fit people. The group will be accompanied by experienced British mountaineers and a guide of the Nepalese Mountaineering Association.
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This expedition takes participants through one of the most continuously interesting areas of the Himalaya. It is an ideal trip for a first taste of Himalayan Paragliding and trekking. It is also a good choice for people on a tight schedule as the duration is 21 days with approximately 17 days trekking and/or climbing. |
The trip is suitable for paraglider pilots wishing to experience the thrill of Himalayan flying. The area allows for a good amount of paragliding from the ridges and passes and the flying is excellent at both Thyangboche and Periche where we will be spending time acclimatising to the altitude.
TRIP OVERVIEW
DATES 25 October - 14 November 2002
COST £1320.00 Land only
FLIGHT TO LUKLA We save many days of walking by flying to Lukla at 3000 meters. Lukla is a small STOL (Short Take Off & Landing) airfield close to our mountain. The flight in and out of Lukla is "interesting" to say the least and probably one of the most spectacular flights in the world.
WALK IN They say that in Nepal, whichever way you walk is up! I can promise that after a few days you will believe that saying wholeheartedly. We cut across the grain of the country; each ridge higher than the previous one usually with an ever opening panorama. Seldom is the daily walk more than 8 or 9 miles, utilising traditional stopping points.
On our 2nd day of walking we should arrive at the Sherpa market town of Namche Bazaar altitude approx 3500 metres, where we can enjoy a rest and explore this beautiful area. A further day takes us to Thyangboche which is set amongst the highest mountains in the world with fantastic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. From this point we ascend slowly spending several days Paragliding and on necessary acclimatisation to the altitude. Acclimatisation days will also be spent at Namche Bazaar, Thyangboche, and Periche.
The group will continue up to Lobuche Lodge at 4900 metres before visiting Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. We will be able to fly from Kala Pattar landing in the Gorag Shep, a dry lake bed.
THE CLIMB
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We will additionaly have the opportunity of flying from one of the highest peaks in the area. Departing from a high camp for the summit at about 2.00 a.m. in the morning. The going is initially fairly steep easing off once the long summit ridge is reached. Several areas on the final ascent are suitable for a take off point for paragliding members of the expedition. |
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RETURN
Those on strict time schedules will return to the STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) Airfield at Lukla and fly to Kathmandu and then onto London. Others with more time on their hands may wish to trek further for more flying or perhaps return to Kathmandu before moving on.
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