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Yeti Mountain Home is a group of luxury lodges situated on a world famous trekking route in the Khumbu/ Everest region of Nepal. It provides indulgent comfort, high quality cuisine and a very warm Sherpa hospitality to weary trekkers.

Situated in stunning positions amongst the world’s highest mountains and reachable by wonderful trekking trails the six YMH Lodges offers modern creature comforts in the rich, lustrous decor of traditional Sherpa design.

Each lodge has 11 – 20 spacious but cosy rooms with private facilities.

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YMH LUKLA Height: 2,860m (9,383 ft) Latitude: 27 41’ 10’’ Longitude: 86 43’ 50’’ Conveniently situated at the gateway to the Khumbu, YMH Lukla provides the perfect beginning and end to your trekking holiday.

How to get here: 15 minutes from the airstrip.

Lukla lodge offers the perfect opportunity to reflect on your travels. Whether you have come from Namche, Kongde or Phakding you will find here the perfect place to wind down. The lodge has the most beautiful decoration of all with the wonderful paintings of a Buddhist monastery providing a lovely tranquil environment. All this and you are only one step away from your short flight back to civilization.

If you have time you must visit the nearby Gompa founded by Kyamgo-Deltsen-Donden born in 1777 AD originally from Sikkim.

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YMH PHAKDING Height: 2,601m (8,563 ft) Latitude: 27 42’ 09’’ Longitude: 88 43’ 50’’ With its organic gardens and peaceful riverside location, YMH Phakding is a perfect green haven for weary trekkers.

How to get here: 1 day walk.

Phakding lodge, 3 hours from Lukla sits in a very tranquil spot on the bank of the river Dudh Koshi, with dramatic pine forested cliff faces on the opposite river bank. Enjoy the views from the pretty sunroom and later relax around the warmth of the fire. About an hour walk from the lodge is the Rumijung Monastery founded by the Sherpa Lama ‘Khemp Dorje’ in the 16th century for those with extra energy to spend.

YMH MONJO Height: 2,850m Latitude: 27 46’ 248’’ Longitude: 86 43’ 391’’ The newest of our lodges, crafted with absolute luxury, acres of space, designed in a classic Sherpa style.

You’ll enjoy a warm and comfortable stay at Monjo with the service from the most experienced staffs.

How to get here: 1 day walk.

6 hours walk from Lukla & 5 hours from Namche Bazaar, Monjo lies on the edge of the Sagarmatha National Park. The lodge has 11 comfortable rooms with attached bathroom and hot shower. Nearby in the small village there is a small Buddhist Monastery and a primary School. It’s a quiet place, with few tourists stopping, perfect for relaxation and contemplating the natural surroundings.

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YMH NAMCHE Height: 3,340m (11,155 ft) Latitude: 27 48’ 271’’ Longitude: 86 42’ 550’’ Perched on the upper slopes of the bustling Sherpa capital, YMH Namche is literally breathtaking! This lodge has also been voted as the best YMH in 2011 and offers Spa services with Himalayan Healers.

How to get here: 2 days walk.

Namche Bazaar (3440m), the historical capital of the Kumbu, is the ideal place to spend two nights acclimatizing. You can visit Khunde, home to the Hillary hospital and Khumjung where you can see the Hillary school. We offer the ideal homely retreat on the flanks of the horseshoe shaped valley with lovely views of Kongde Ri. . Only 10 minutes behind the hotel you can enjoy the panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse and the beautiful Ama Dablam.

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YMH THAME Height: 3,800m Latitude: 27 49’ 873’’ Longitude: 86 39’ 030’’ Surrounded by snowy white peaks, nestled beneath the protecting gaze of Thame Gompa, Thame is a delightful, cosy retreat; you may never want to leave!

How to get here: 4 days’ walk (including acclimatization).

A five-hour walk through magnificent countryside and pretty forests lead you to the charming village of Thame (3,800m) on the old trading route from Tibet also the birthplace of both Tenzig Norgay and Apa Sherpa who climbed Everest 21 times.

During the day you can explore the 16th Century Thame Gompa (within an hour walk) or you may also choose to go to Sandar Peak from where the panoramic views are excellent.

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YMH KONGDE Height: 4,250m Latitude: 27 46’ 027’’ Longitude: 86 41’ 030’’ The highest of our lodges, YMH Kongde holds unparalleled views over the entire Everest range. It’s simply amazing!

How to get here: 6 days walk (including acclimatisation).

Kongde is one of the highest hotels in the world at 4,250m; it has 14 rooms. With few hours of walk from the lodge, you will be well rewarded with the majestic views of five of the world’s highest mountains - Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho-Oyo, Gyajung Khang (the highest under 8000m), and Ama Dablam . Additionally, you can also witness the spectacular Khumbu valley and the Kongde Lake!

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THAME LEGENDARY Itinerary Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu! Meet at the group hotel for briefing, drinks and dinner (D) Day 2: Take the short mountain flight to Lukla (2,850m). Check in at YMH Lukla.

(B, L, D YMH Lukla) Day 3: Trek to Monjo (2840m). Around 5hrs trekking (BLD YMH Monjo).

Day 4: Trek Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3,440m).

4 to 5hrs’ trekking (BLD YMH Namche) Day 5: Around Namche (3440m): a day to acclimatise (BLD YMH Namche) Day 6: Trek to Thame (3800m). Around 5 hours trekking (BLD YMH Thame) Day 7 & 8: Thame day hikes and exploration: there are many options for these two days – continuing up the valley towards the Nangpa La, the yak traders’ route; hiking up to a small peak or exploring the monastery and village… talk with your guide and decide. (BLD YMH Thame) Day 9: Trek to Monjo via Namche: Around 5-6 hours trekking (BLD YMH Monjo) Day 10: Trek to Lukla. 4-5 hrs trekking (BLD YMH Lukla)

ANNA+EVEREST SPECTACULAR Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in KTM 1300m, transfer to Hotel, Gokarna Resort on BB Day 2: Flight KTM-Pokhara 900m, Trek 1 Birethanti 1025m, K & D Lodge on FB Day 3: Trek 2 Birethanti- Majgaon 1400m, K & D Lodge on FB Day 4: Trek 3 Majgaon- Dhampus 1650m, K & D Lodge on FB Day 5: Trek 4 Dhampus- Pokhara & Fly to KTM, Gokarna Resort on BB Day 6: Flight KTM-Lukla 2850m, Trek 5 Phakding 2610m, YMH on FB Day 7: Trek 6 Phakding- Monjo 2835m, YMH on FB Day 8: Trek 7 Monjo- Namche 3440m, YMH on FB Day 9: Trek 8 Visit Khunjung/Kunde - Namche, YMH on FB Day 10: Trek 9 Namche- Monjo 2835m, YMH on FB Day 11: Trek 10 Monjo- Lukla 2850m, YMH on FB

Day 11: A short flight back to Kathmandu. Check in at our hotel. Free afternoon (BLD hotel)

Day 12: Flight Lukla- KTM, Transfer to Hotel, Gokarna Resort on BB

Day 12: A half day of sightseeing and then some time to shop, relax or explore on your own.

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Day 13: Kathmandu sightseeing, Gokarna Resort on BB

Day 13: Departure from Kathmandu. (B)

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Day 14: Final Departure, Transfer to Airport, on Board

YETI TRAIL (The Kongde Trek) Itinerary Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu! Meet at the group hotel for briefing, drinks and dinner (D) Day 2: Take the short mountain flight to Lukla (2,850m). Check in at YMH Lukla. (BLD YMH Lukla) Day 3: Trek to Monjo (2840m). Around 5hrs trekking (BLD YMH Monjo).

Day 4: Trek Monjo to Namche Bazaar (3,440m).

4 to 5hrs’ trekking. (BLD YMH Namche) Day 5: Around Namche: Afternoon free (BLD YMH Namche) Day 6: Trek to Thame (3800m). Around 5 hours trekking (BLD YMH Thame) Day 7: Thame day hike (BLD YMH Thame) Day 8: Thame to Kongde (4,250m). Around 7½ hours trek (BLD YMH Kongde) Day 9: Kongde day hike. (BLD YMH Kongde) Day 10: Trek to Phakding (2,610m). Approx 4-5 hours walking (BLD YMH Phakding) Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2850m) 3-4hrs trekking (BLD YMH Lukla) Day 12: A short flight back to Kathmandu.

Check in at our hotelBLD hotel) Day 13: A half day of sightseeing and then some time to shop, relax or explore on your own.

(BLD hotel) Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu. (B)

Everest for Breakfast A trip of of Life Time “CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST” Served by yeti mountain homes with spectacular Khumbu Himal scenery including the massive drop of Mount Everest.

Your tour will be escorted by a celebrity Mount Everest Summiteer who will give you in-depth knowledge of his ascent of Everest and the history of the Sherpa’s....

Learning Warm culture of the Sherpa land.

Experience Heavenly scenery view for your eyes, the ultimate bliss guaranteed.

Time Schedule

Service Includes

5:15 AM

Wake-up Call

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6:00 AM

Leave for Domestic Airport, KTM

Pickup/Drop – Hotel – Airport – Hotel

6:30 AM

Board Heli/Aircraft for Lukla

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Regular Flight: KTM-LUK-KTM

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8:00 AM

Board Heli

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Fly around Everest Region including Base Camp

Helicopter shuttle from Lukla to Everest Base Camp to Kongde and back to Lukla

8:45 AM

Champane Breakfast at Kongde

9:00 AM

Return to Lukla Airport - KTM

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Everest Summitter Guide

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Travel Agent

YETI MOUNTAIN HOME Kathmandu, Nepal Telephone: +977 1 4000711 Email: info@yetimountainhome.com Skype: yetimountainhome

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