EVEREST SKYDIVING
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TRIP OVERVIEW
Everest Skydiving is undoubtedly the most exclusive activity in the world and a common fantasy for many people. Additionally, CNN ranked it 8 out of 50 “Best Adventure Events” held globally with the slogan “Try before you die”.
Skydiving, witnessing the highest peak in the world “Mt. Everest”, is one of the most thrilling and daring aerial activities in the world jumping from a helicopter from the highest drop zone in the Everest region and landing in the highest airports in the world at Syangboche (12,402 ft), Ama Dablam (15,000 ft), and Gorakshep valley (17,000 ft). The exhilaration of leaping, the aerial view of the magnificent Himalayan range, valleys, mountain range, villages, and charming Sherpa settlements, and the backdrop of the highest mountains in the world, Mt. Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
DAYS | PROGRAM | ALTITUDE | DISTANCE / DURATION | ACCOMMODATION |
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1 | Arrival in Kathmandu | 1400m | ||
2 | City Tour of Kathmandu | 1400m | ||
3 | Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding | 2900m & 2656m | ||
4 | Trek to Namche Bazaar | 3440m | ||
5 | Adaptation day in Namche | 3440m | ||
6 | Trek to Syangboche & Drop zone Orientation | 3780m | ||
7 – 9 | Sky Diving Days | |||
10 | Fly back to Kathmandu | |||
11 | Departure Day |
TRIP ITINERARY
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1
ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU
Your arrival in Kathmandu is likely to be an exhausting yet unforgettable day. You will be greeted at the airport by one of our staff and led to the hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy as you see fit, including going out and seeing the area. You will get the opportunity to meet the rest of the staff during a welcome meal we have planned for you that evening.
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CITY TOUR OF KATHMANDU
The Kathmandu Valley, the historical and cultural center of Nepal with seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, will be the subject of a full-day sightseeing trip. Nobody can stop a tourist from appreciating the grandeur of the valley. The city’s nearby surroundings provide a fascinating fusion of Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, and Western influence. A guided tour of the revered Buddhist landmark Boudhanath, the most important Hindu sanctuary Pashupatinath, and the stunning Patan Durbar Square will be provided. You will then pack your soft mountain bags—which you will be provided with—and leave your extra luggage at the hotel until you return from your trip.
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3
FLY TO LUKLA & TREK TO PHAKDING
It takes around 45 minutes to fly to Lukla, Solu Khumbu, which is the primary entrance to Mount Everest (8848m). You will meet your trek support crew in Lukla, and they will go with you the entire way. After distributing the heavy kit bags and equipment to the yaks and porters, we begin walking in the Dudh Khosi Valley along the river and gradually ascend.
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4
TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAAR
After registering our permits, we’ll start our walk to Namche Bazar. You may access the national park by crossing the Hillary Bridge. Mount Everest may frequently be seen from the hike. You pass several little towns and waterfalls on the route. The road to Namche Bazar climbs sharply through forested areas while over many suspension bridges and creeks.
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5
ADAPTATION DAY IN NAMCHE
Our body is adjusting to the elevation today, so we’re taking a day off. We will explore the village all day long. Amazing views of Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, and other mountains can be seen from the Everest View Hotel. So, we will trek for almost half a day to get to the Everest View Hotel. We may ascend to Khumjung village as well, where you might observe the area’s oldest monastery. After that, socialize with Sherpas all evening.
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TREK TO SYANGBOCHE & ORIENTATION ABOUT DROP ZONE
Namche Bazar is about a 45-minute uphill hike from Syangboche Airport. It is the highest point at which an airplane can fly to reach Mount Everest, with a 400-meter dirt runway. The airfield is used for quick takeoffs and landings for chartered planes even though it lacks a license for commercial operations. The location takes great pride in being one of the Everest Skydive dropping zones. You will be greeted by the management team and crew, who will give you a briefing and get you comfortable with the tools and procedures that will be used at the drop zone throughout the event. For both solo and tandem jumpers, familiarization and briefings will be provided.
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SKY DIVING DAY
Helicopter pick up you to and go to high jump We are now all prepped and ready. Everest Skydive will take place over such days where Mt. Everest will be the witness to watch this spectacular dive. With your aerial cameraman and tandem teacher, you will leave. Note: The director of parachuting operations will schedule the jump days by looking into the weather and safety.
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10
FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU
By helicopter, you will travel to Lukla, where you will board a flight to Kathmandu. You can spend the remaining time of the day as you like.
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11
DEPARTURE DAY
This day is the last day of your tour period in Nepal. Our airport agent will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Included/Exclude
- Airport pickup and drop-off.
- Dinner in Kathmandu to welcome and bid farewell.
- Meals while on the hikes (three meals and three tea/coffees each day).
- Skydiving Cost.
- Seasonal fruits served as a dessert during meals.
- Highly skilled, amiable, and helpful English-speaking guides and porters (one porter for every two trekkers), as well as all of their wages, lodging, meals, transportation, gear, and accident insurance.
- Round trip flight tickets, including airport departure taxes ( KTM-LUK-KTM)
- First aid medical kit (carried by your trekking leader)
- Sagarmatha National Park's Fee and Rural Municipality Entry Permit
- All government taxes and service charges
- International airfare tickets.
- Additional lodging in Kathmandu needed due to early arrival and late departure.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s).
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Others which are not in includes section.