While rummaging through some of my old photographs – I found some of these pictures of Tenzing & Hillary and one of Tenzing and myself! So I decided that I would make Everest theme of this newsletter. There are many routes and treks with views of Mt.Everest and I have listed a few of my favourites below. Do remember we can plan a trip to suit your family and friends.

Everest View Trek: Darjeeling: DJ101

An enjoyable trekking holiday with panoramic views of 4 of the 5 highest mountains in the world.  Walk through forests, village and the Singalila ridge bordering, Darjeeling, Sikkim and Nepal.
10 day trip 8 day walking tour/ trek ex- Darjeeling: Cost AUD$2300 or US$1725.00
Departure dates:
2007: 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 13 May, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
2008: 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 2 May, 25 May

The Ultimate Everest Trek – Nepal EV403

Trek through three spectacular glacial valleys in the Khumbu region of Nepal and visit the Base Camp of Mt. Everest.
22 day trip 18 day trek ex- Kathmandu: Cost AUD$3895 or US$2925.00
Departure dates:
2007: 22 Apr, 13 May, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2008: 8 Mar, 5 Apr, 3 May

Khangshung face of Mt. Everest – Nepal & Tibet EV807

Trek through lush green hills and valleys on a lesser used path to the Base Camp of the East Face of Mt. Everest in Tibet.
22 day trip: 17 day camping: 14 day trek ex- Kathmandu Cost: AUD $4200.00 or US$3150.00
Departures dates:
2007: 30 Sep
2008: 18 May, 28 Sep

Advance Base Camp of Mt. Everest – Nepal & Tibet EV 802

Join the world’s highest walk up to 6300m – the Advance Base Camp of Mt. Everest in Tibet. Begin your trip with a visit to Lhasa the capital of Tibet to acclimatise for the trek.
21 day trip 9 day trek ex- Kathmandu cost: AUD $5800.00 US$4350.00
Departure
2008 4 May

Everest View & Everest Base Camp – Darjeeling & Nepal EV105

A wonderful trekking holiday beginning in the picturesque region of Darjeeling and continuing to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest in Nepal.  
24 day trip 18 day trek ex-Darjeeling Cost: AUD $4300.00 or US$3225.00
Departures:
2007: 30 Apr, 6 May, 30 Sep, 26 Oct
2008: 23 Mar, 20 Apr, 4 May

Two faces of Everest - Nepal & Tibet EV404

Visit two base camps of Mt. Everest. First trek to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest in Nepal and then drive to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest in Tibet – before heading off to Lhasa.
27 day trip 12 day trek ex-Kathmandu Cost: AUD$5090.00 or US$3820.00
Departures:
2007: 13 May, 30 Sep Trip in reverse
2008: 20 Apr, 28 Sept

Darjeeling: My first major trek was along the Singalila ridge for views of Mt. Everest in the Darjeeling, Sikkim region. It offers you a variety that includes a walk through forests, villages and marvellous panoramic views of 4 of the 5 highest mountains in the world. I still enjoy this walk and would recommend it to any one who wants an enjoyable trekking holiday.

Nepal: I have offered the popular Everest Base Camp trek with with a few variations. If you are in the region, it is well worth visiting the three most spectacular valleys in this Khumbu region, including Gokyo and that is what I have done  on this itinerary.

Tibet: There are two marvellous treks that take you to Everest in Tibet. One is to the Khangshung (East Face) of Mt. Everest, and the other,  to the Advance Base Camp of Mt. Everest. The one to Khangshung face is less travelled and is very picturesque. There are few villages, but the landscape is stunning. It is lush and green and in spring the flowers are out in abundance. I would recommend this route for the more experienced trekker – as the tracks in some parts are quite rough.

We operate one trip to the Advance Base Camp every other year – and this gets booked up quite fast – so I suggest you sign up early for it, if it interests you. I have been up three times.  This is possibly the world’s highest walk. You do not need any technical climbing experience. We get to an altitude of 6350m. 

The trips we operate are fully supported. You have a guide, camp staff and porterage. All meals are provided on trek. The costs mentioned – do not include international airfares.

My brother Dwarika photographed Tenzing and Hillary when they came down from the  mountain. I have included this picture and that of Tenzing and me in my younger days!  Tenzing was a family friend, who encouraged me to trek. I am pleased that all his trophies he received, are housed in a glass cabinet that I gave this wonderful gentleman.

I am off to Vietnam, Cambodia and Bhutan on 2nd. March, but will reply to any enquires you may have. Please email me at mohan@trekking.com.au with a copy to trekcompany@gmail.com

Mohan