| Day to Day Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Arrival & Transfer to Hotel in the
afternoon sightseeing around Thamel(Tourist Area) &
Walking tour to Kathmandu Durbar Squire. |
| Day 02 |
Full Day Sightseeing by private coach to around
Kathmandu & Patan Durbar |
| Day 03 |
Kathmandu
to Lukla Phakding (2,600m) - Fly to Lukla. Here we
organise our loads with porters and Sherpas then set
off t o Phakding for our first nights on the trail.
Approx 1 hour flight; Lukla – Phakding: 3 hrs
trek
FLIGHT KATHMANDU – LUKLA
Provided the weather is clear, the views on the flight
are stunning. As you leave the airport you have superb
views of the Langtang and Jugal rangers that surround
the Kathmandu Basin. You then fly over Rolwaling Himal
with striking views of Gauraisankar and Menlungtse before
reaching the Everest region and the airport at Lukla.
LUKLA – PHAKDING
The trail starts from Lukla with a gentle climb up
the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Kosi
(river). In the distance you may be able to see Nupla
(5,885m), rising above the ridge. The path continues
up and down along the side of the river before arriving
at Phakding.
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| Day 04 |
Phading to Namche Bazar
(3,440m) - We follow the Dudh Kosi river passing
villages interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron,
magnolia trees and giant firs to Namche Bazar, the main
settlement of the Sherpa area. Phakding – Namche
Bazar: 6hrs trek
PHAKDING – NAMCHE BAZAAR
Continuing from Phakding you get your first view of
Thamserku (6,623m), which looms above you on the
opposite side of the river. The path climbs up a terraced
hillside passing through small villages and rhododendrons
forest and across a number of small streams. There are
many ascents and descents but the final hike up to Namche
Bazaar is quite hard going with a steep path that zig
zags up the hill. However, it is all worthwhile as you
finally reach the top of the ridge and there are superb
views of Everest (8,848m) and Lhotse (8,516m). A final
short walk through pine forest takes you to Namche
Bazaar, the centre of the Everest Trekking region. In
the town there is an interesting Sherpa Traditional
Museum from where there are fabulous views of Thamserku
(6,623m), Amadablan (6,812m), Island Peak
(6,160m), Lhotse (8,516m) and the top of Everest (8,848m). |
| Day
05 |
Namche Bazar (Rest
Day )- A day to acclimatize.
We take a steep hike up to Songbuche and then to Everest
Panaroma viewpoint (3900 m) from where we will be have
great views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse,Island Peak Amadablamm
Kangde ga, and Thamserku. We also visit Kunde hospital
that was erected by Sir Edmund Hilary. Namche –
Songbuche – Namche: 6 hrs trek |
| Day 06 |
Namche Bazar to Tengboche
(3,860m) - From
Namche we trek to Khumjung at the foot of sacred Khumbila
peak (5,761m). Khumjung Gompa possesses
what is said to be the skull of a yeti ! Continue to Phunki
and Tyangboche for one of the most magnificent views in
the world. Namche – Tyangboche: 5hrs trek
NAMCHE BAZAAR – TENGBOCHE
There are two routes to Tyangboche and we take the left
fork via Khumjung at the foot of Khumbila Peak (5,761m).
Khumjung Gompa possesses what is said to be the skull
of a yeti. From Khumbila we descend through forest to
the village of Trashinga and then down to the Dudh Khosi
which can be heard thundering through the valley. After
crossing the river it is a long steep climb to Tyangboche.
As you reach the top, the incline gradually eases off
and you finally pass through a stone gate, built by
lamas, which marks the entrance to Tyangboche. In front
of you is one of the most impressive views anywhere
in the Himalayas, an awe inspiring panorama of Himalayan
giants: Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Amadablam,
Kategna and Thamserku. Find yourself a seat and settle
down to watch the sun set over Everest ! |
| Day 07 |
Tengboche to Dingboche
(4300m) - Cross the Imja Khola and Continue through
terraced fields and rolling pastures Where yaks graze
to Pangboche (3,860m). Our day ends in Dingboche. |
| Day 08 |
Dingboche - Rest day
for acclimatization (Day tirp to Chukung Valley) |
| Day 09 |
Dingboche to Luboche
(4,900m) - The trail climbs through a
grass carpeted valley to Khumbu Glacier and reaches Dughla.
We continue to Lobuche. Pheriche – Lobuche: 5hrs
trek |
| Day
10 |
Lobuce to Everest Base
Camp to Gorakshep (5,300m)
An exciting day as we head towards our final destination.
After lunch we will leave our bags in gorakshep and walking
towards to everest base camp at the afternoon we will
return back to gorakshep. |
| Day 11 -52 |
Climbing
period of Everest |
| Day 53 |
Gorekshep to Kalapattar
to Lobuche (5,600m) Early in the morning we will
climb to the Kalapattar for sunrise tour. In a clear day
there are magnificent views of Everest range including
close views of mountain Everest. Then walking down hills
towards to lubuche. |
| Day 54 |
Lobuche to Pongboche
– Walking through with forest and high dry sandy
stone path to pongboche. |
| Day 55 |
Ponagboche to Mong
- We will continue to walking down hill through
forest & River. After crossing suspension bridge we
will start to climb up hill through forest to the edge
of mong. |
| Day 56 |
Mong - Monjo
– Trail continue down hill via namche bazaar |
| Day
57 |
Monjo - Lukla - Walking
through side of river and forest to reach to Lukla. Where
we spent a nights. |
| Day 58 |
Lukla to Kathmandu
by air & rest day |
| Day 59 |
Sightseeing in Bhatapur
& Chagunarayan (or White water rafting for half day)
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| Day 60 |
Tour ends |
