Day 01: Arrive at
Kathmandu
On arrival in Kathmandu you are met by our
representative who will transport you to your hotel in
the heart of Kathmandu for the night
Day 02: Kathmandu City
Tour
After having breakfast enjoy a guide sightseeing tour
around Kathmandu valley. You will visit many Buddhist
and Hindu temples which reflect the local culture and
tradition of Nepalese society. In the evening you will
return to the Hotel,B.B. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 03: Flight to
Lukla from Kathmandu. Trek to Phadking (2700m)
You have a scenic flight of 30 – 35 minutes to Lukla
(2800m) from Kathmandu. In Lukla you can see the airline
office and numerous lodges. The trail from Lukla leads
you to Chablung (2700) and it descends steeply to the
Tharo Kosi which is also known as Kusum Kangru Khola
(river). Beyond the Tharo Kosi Bridge, the trail climbs
to Ghat (2590) and again climbs to Phadking. In Phadking
you can climb to the gompa to see your first view of the
high peaks. Now you will really feeling like you have
arrived in the Himalayan Kingdom. Stay at Guest house-
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Phadking.
Day 04: Phadking to
Namche Bazaar (3420m)
From Phadking the trail follows the Dudh Koshi River and
reaches Zamphuti. From here you can see excellent views
of Thamserku peak. Then the trail climbs to Chomoa, the
site of an agricultural project, an interesting place to
have a look around and gain an insight into the farming
way of life of these people. From Chomoa, the trail
again climbs to Monjo (2840m) and enters the Sagarmatha
(Everest) National Park (1148sq km, established in
1976). Walking some distance up hill you will be at
Jorsale (2830m) and after a long climb with views of Mt.
Everest peeking over the ridge of Nuptse (7879m) the
trail reaches the street of Namche Bazaar. Stay at Guest
house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Namche Bazaar
(3420m).
Day
05: Acclimatization in Namche (3420)
After having breakfast take some sightseeing around
Namche Bazaar. Then you can hike to the Everest View
Hotel, the ideal place to overview some of the
outstanding mountains such as Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam,
Thamserku, Lhotse etc. Make sure you have your camera to
capture this moment. You can walk around the Khumjung
valley, Hillery School and Khunde Hospital and then
return back to Namche. In the centre of Namche you can
visit the mountaineering museum and visit the Sagarmata
Pollution Control Committee (SPCC). In Namche Bazaar you
can spend some time interacting with the fun-loving
Sherpa and Rai people. In Namche above the police check
post you will see Sagarmatha National Park headquarters
and if you want to look at the visitor centre it is open
from 8am to 4pm except Saturdays and holidays. Stay at
Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Namche.
Day 06: Namche to
Tengboche (3850m)
From Namche Bazaar the trail climbs up and down to
Sanasa where the trail descends gradually to Teshinga
and then it drops steeply to Phunki Thanga. Climbing two
hours from Phunki Thanga you will reach Tengboche.
Tengboche is a religious place for the Sherpa people and
the entire Solukhumbu area. Here you will see the
Tengboche Monastery which is one of the oldest
monasteries in Nepal. Maybe you can get a chance to see
the monks chanting and singing. Stay at Guest house-
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Tengboche.
Day 07: Tengboche to
Pheriche (4240m) /Dingboche (4350m)
From Tengboche you will reach the tiny village of
Devuche and after climbing some magnificently carved
stones you will be at Pangboche (3860m). Walking the
lower route from Pangboche and entering the alpine
meadow you will be at Shomara. The trail then passes to
Orsho. Beyond Orso the route divides to Dingboche or
Pheriche (4240m). Pheriche is the windiest place of the
Khumbu area, here you will find the Health post and
Himalayan Rescue Association. Stay at Guesthouse –
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Pheriche or
Dingboche.
Day
08: Acclimatization day
After having breakfast you will take a short hike to
Chhukung valley (4730m) which is surrounded by
mountains, it is a famous place for climbers making
attempts at Island peak and Chhukung RI. Back to
Guesthouse – Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at
Guesthouse.
Day 09: Pheriche/Dingboche
to Lobuche (4930m)
The trail ascends from Pheriche/Debouche and after
crossing some bridges you will reach Duglha. From Duglha
the trail steeply goes up to the Khumbu glacier and
drops a bit to the valley of Lobuche (4930m). Stay at
Guesthouse – Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Lobuche.
Day 10: Lobuche to
Gorak Shep (5160m)
The trail from Lobuche progresses gradually upwards
providing splendid views of Mt Pumori. In the afternoon
you will reach Gorak Shep which is surrounded by
mountains. Stay at Guesthouse – Lunch, Dinner and
Breakfast. O/N at Gorak Shep.
Day 11: Site trip to
Kalapattar and Everest Base Camp
Early in the morning hike to Kalapattar (5545m) which is
the most exciting part of the trip and take in panoramic
views of Mt. Everest, the way of the South Col Khumbu,
the icefall and glacier and Pumori as well. Return to
Gorek Shep,for Lunch. If you are interested to go to EBC
(5400m) your guide will take you along the undulating
trail to this much coveted place. From here you can
observe the blue ice and the Khumbu icefall. This
trekking will be an unforgettable experience in your
lifetime. Head back to Gorek Shep. Stay at Guesthouse –
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Gorek Shep.
Day 12: Gorekshep to
Pheriche
Trek back to Periche. Stay at Guesthouse – Lunch,
Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Pheriche.
Day 13: Pheriche to
Tengboche
Trek back to Tengboche. Stay at Guesthouse – Lunch,
Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Tengboche.
Day 14: Tengboche to
Namche
Trek back to Namche. Stay at Guesthouse – Lunch, Dinner
and Breakfast. O/N at Namche.
Day 15: Namche to
Lukla
Trek back to Lukla. Stay at Guesthouse – Lunch, Dinner
and Breakfast. O/N at Lukla.
Day 16: Lukla to
Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu. Hotel, B.B. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 17: Leisure day in
Kathmandu
We allow a Leisure day in Kathmandu incase the flight
from Lukla is canceled due to weather. If you are in
Kathmandu you can take an optional guided tour to
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, one of the oldest cities in the
valley. Back to Hotel, B.B. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 18: Transfer to
Airport for your onward destination. |