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: Kathmandu to
Jiri (2100m)
The drive normally takes 7-8 hours covering 188km from
Kathmandu. The drive allows you excellent panoramic
views of the eastern Himalaya including Ganesh Himal,
Langtang Lirung and Dorje Lakpa. The road descends to
Panchkal crossing the SunKosi River and joins the Swiss
made road to Jiri. After crossing a pass at 2440m the
road makes a long sweep and reaches the village of
Charikot at the road junction for Dolkha. The road
descends from Charikot passing Tama Kosi valley and
climbs above Kabre. Finally the road descends along the
top of a ridge to Jiri Bazaar. Stay at Guest house-
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Jiri Bazaar.
Day 04: Jiri to
Bhandar (2150m)
Walking through deep forests, the trail starts uphill
climbing to the ridge at 2370m. Trekking through Mali, a
populated Sherpa village cross the bridge to Shivalaya
and come to Bhandar where you can see the police check
post and two imposing chortens. Stay at Guest house-
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Bhandar.
Day 05: Bhandar to
Sete (2575m)
From Bhandar descending through deep forests the trail
drops into a canyon, passes Baranda and reaches Likhu
Khola (1490m). Spend some time watching the grey langur
monkeys playing in the lush tree tops. Continue climbing
over the ridge that makes up Kenja (1570m) a small
inhabited village of Newars and Magars, the ethnic
groups of this area. After climbing some hours you reach
Chimbu (2140m) and then Sete where you can take some
time to explore the small monastery. Stay at Guest
house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Sete.
Day 06: Sete to
Junbesi (2675m)
Taking the scenic route the trek heads into the mountain
forest with its huge moss covered rhododendron,
magnolia and birch trees. About an hour above Sete the
trail reaches to Dagchu (2880m) and continues to climb
to Goyom (3300m). The route descend steeply through the
field and pasture land to the small settlement of
Tragdobuk (2860m) and then it moves on to Junbesi a
splendid Sherpa village with beautiful surrounding.
Spend the afternoon here exploring the village and the
way of life of its inhabitants. Stay at Guest house-
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Junbesi.
Day 07: Junbesi to
Nuntala (2250m)
The trail crosses the Junbesi khola (river) and heads to
Phaphlu, the site of an airstrip and the administrative
centre of the Solu Khumbu district. Climbing up the
ridge at Khurtang (2980m) you can have your first
tantalizing view of Everest as well as Thamaserku and
Mera peak. Walking several ups and down, the trail
passes the isolated monastery of Trakshindo and reaches
Nuntala. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and
Breakfast. O/N at Nuntala.
Day 08: Nuntala to
Bupse (2300m)
From Nuntala the trail descends to Dudh Koshi and
reaches to Jubling where you can see garlands of
marigolds. The trail passes through many Sherpa and
magar villages and descends to Khari khola before it
makes a steep climb to Bupse. Stay at Guest house-
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Bupse.
Day 09: Bupse to
Chabblung
From Bupse the trail climbs steadily allowing you early
morning views of Khumbilia and Cho Oyu, before it
reaches Surke (2290m). The trail passes several small
valleys and meanders through a forest before reaching
Mushe. Trekking along the wide stone trail through Mushe
you reach Chaunnkharka (2650m). To finish the day you
make a sharp ascent to chabiung. Stay at Guest house-
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Chabblung.
Day 10: Chabblung to
Namche Bazaar (3420m)
From Chabblung you climb to reach Namche Bazaar a famous
and busy focal point of the Sherpa people in the Everest
region. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and
Breakfast. O/N at Namche Bazaar.
Day
11: Acclimatization day in Namche
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. 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 12: 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. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner
and Breakfast. O/N at Tengboche.
Day 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: Gorekshep to
Pheriche
Trek back to Periche. Stay at Guesthouse Lunch,
Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Pheriche.
Day 18: Pheriche to
Tengboche
Trek back to Tengboche. Stay at Guesthouse Lunch,
Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Tengboche.
Day 19: Tengboche to
Namche
Trek back to Namche. Stay at Guesthouse Lunch, Dinner
and Breakfast. O/N at Namche.
Day 20: Namche to
Lukla
Trek back to Lukla. Stay at Guesthouse Lunch, Dinner
and Breakfast. O/N at Lukla.
Day 21: Lukla to
Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu. Hotel, B.B. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 22: 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 23: Transfer to
Airport for your onward destination. |