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
Phortse Thanga (3500m)
Climbing the hill to Khumjung, turning the north Gokyo
route you can reach to Mong (Mohang) which is known as
the birth place of the Saint Lama Sanga Dorje, the
reincarnation lama of Rongbuk Monastery. The trail
descends to the Dudh Koshi and enters at Phortse Thanga.
Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at
Phortse Thanga.
Day 07: Phortse Thanga
to Dole (4200m)
The trail climbs steeply through rhododendron forests,
passing many Kharkas on its way to Tongba (3950m) and
Gyele (3960m) and finally Dole. Stay at Guest house-
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Dole.
Day 08: Dole to
Machhermo (4410m)
The trail climbs through a huge rock at Lhabarma (4330m)
and carries on to Luza (4340m).From Luza the trail
continues to climb to Machhermo (4410m) where you can
have good views of the mountains. Stay at Guest house-
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Machhermo.
Day 09: Machhermo to
Gokyo (4750m)
Passing through Machhermo the trail climbs and reaches
Pangka (4390m). Beyond Pangka the trail drops and again
climbs steeply. From there you can see the massive
Ngozmpa Glacier and finally you arrive at Gokyo. Stay at
Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Gokyo.
Day 10:
Acclimatization day in Gokyo
After having breakfast you can take a look around Gokyo
valley. If you want to observe the best view you have to
climb Gokyo RI (5357m) which is also called Kala Pattar
but not the Kala Pattar above Gorakshep. From here you
have panoramic views of Cho Oyu (8201m), Gyachung Kang
(7922m), Everest, Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (4063m),
Cholaste and Tawachee. Back to Guest house- Lunch,
Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Gokyo.
Day 11: Gokyo to Rermo
Pokhari (4875m)
The trail climbs gently up over scree and rock. The
trail is quite steep and from here you will see the
Makalu, Lhotse, Everest, and Gyachung Kang, Gokyo Lake
in the east and Rolwaling Himalaya and the small Rermo
Pokhari in the west. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner
and Breakfast. O/N at Rermo Pokhari.
Day 12: Rermo Pokhari
to Thame (3800m)
Beyond the Dudh Pokhari, the trail descends towards the
Bhote Koshi River. On the way you may see the yak
caravans coming down from Tibet towards Namche Bazaar.
The trail descends slowly toThame. Stay at Guest house-
Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Thame.
Day 13: Thame to
Namche Bazaar (3420m)
Descending the trial, trek to Namche from Thame. Stay at
Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Namche.
Day 14: Namche Bazaar
to Lukla
Trek back to Lukla. Stay at Guesthouse – Lunch, Dinner
and Breakfast. O/N at Lukla.
Day 15: Lukla to
Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu. Hotel, B.B. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 16: 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 we will take you on a guided tour to Bhaktapur
Durbar Square, one of the oldest cities in the valley.
Back to Hotel, B.B. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 17: Transfer to
Airport for your onward destination. |