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The classic walk has clear cut goal to see Mt Everest. Many people find the sights along the way rival the climatic views of the world’s highest mountains Solukhumbhu, the home of legendary sherpas. the northern part of solukhumbu area is encompassed in the Everest national park, which was established to protect the fragile environment of this alpine region. To the east of Everest national park is the Makalu Barun national park, a remote and wild stretch of mountain peaks and deep densely forested valleys. To the west is Rolwaling valley, a well protected microcosm of cultures and ecology. Beside Everest there are three other 8000m peaks Lhotse(8516m) Makalu(8463m), Choyo(8201m)and in addition numerous other peaks of lesser altitude but no less stunning. Add to this glacial lakes, rhododendron forests, native flora and fauna, traditional villages and ancient Buddhist monasteries, all go to make this region a spectacular destination.
People and culture
Sherpas are main ethnic group who lives around in this region. This is their heart land and their influence is to be seen everywhere from their traditional dress to their distinctive houses and monasteries. There are also minorities of various other groups. Like Rai, Tamang, Braman and Chhetri.
Flora and Fauna
Up to 4000m you will find dense stands of forest including pine, oak and the spectacular flowering rhododendrons. In spring all the hills are riot of colours. There is a good chance of seeing wildlife, mostly of them are birds. If you are lucky, you may will see musk deer, barking deer and Himalayan Tahr.
Facts of Trip
| Trekking Destination: | Trek to Everest Base Camp |
| Group Size: | 1 - 12 pax |
| Highest Altitude on Trek: | 5500 mtr |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Transportation: | By air |
| Type of Tour: | Teahouse |
| Seasons | All the year |
| Total Days: | 18 days |
| Trip Cost : | $1160 | € n/a |
Day to Day Outline Itinerary
| Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel Day 02: Kathmandu Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding Day 04: Phakding to Monjo to Namche Bazaar Day 05: Namche Bazaar Day 06: Khumjung Day 07: Thyangboche Day 08: Dingboche Day 09: Dingboche( Rest Day and explore) Day 10: Lobuche Day 11: Gorak Shep Day 12: Lobuche Day 13: Thyangboche Day 14: Namche Bazaar - Monjo Day 15: Lukla Day 16: Fly out from Lukla to Kathmandu Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu Day 18: Tour ends or departure onwards |
Day to Day Detail Itinerary
| Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel Today is an arrival day and no activities are planned, so you may arrive at any time. Please ask at the hotel reception for suggestions of things to see and do in Kathmandu. A pre-departure meeting takes place this evening at the hotel. Please also check the notice board for details of this meeting and for any other messages from your tour leader. Please also bring your passport and travel insurance documents to the meeting. Afterwards we have the opportunity to go out for an optional dinner. Day 02: Kathmandu We have a free day to enjoy Kathmandu. Our tour leader can take us for a wander down to Durbar Square, which is the spiritual heart of the city located only 10 minutes walk from our hotel. There is much to do in this city ranging from sightseeing to scouring the shops in Thamel or just relaxing in the hotel gardens. Alternatively you may wish to arrange for a taxi to take you out to Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, and Bhaktapur, probably the most fascinating of the medieval towns in the Kathmandu Valley. Hanumandhoka ( It is the historic
seat of royalty. The temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of people. It is here that kings of Interesting things to see here are, Taleju temple built by king Mahendra Malla in 1954 AD, the Nautale durbar, the statue of King Pratap Malla, the big drum and the Jaganath temple. It was listed in the UNESCO world heritage monument list in 1979. On the right hand corner, a large wooden lattice screen hides an enormous gilded face of Sweta Bhairab. The screen is removed only during the Indra Jatra festival.. there are also the Numismatic museum and Tribhuban museum inside the Hanuman Dhoka palace building . Photography is prohibited inside the museums. Both the mseums remain closed on Tuesday and government holidays. Swoyambhunath (
Monkey temple) This is one of the world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire’s base are the all seeing eyes of Lord Budhha. It is 3Km west of on a hillock about 77 m commands an excellent view of the Valley. This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Day 03: Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding (Walking time: approx 3 hours) In the morning we fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2827m). The flight itself is awe-inspiring as we fly parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering Nepal and Tibetan China. Flight time is about 40 minutes and we land at an airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas in the mid-1960s. After landing we meet our porters who will carry our equipment during our trek. We also have time to explore the village before hitting the trail. The trek starts with a descent towards the Dudh Kosi River, where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar. (Dudh means ’milk’ - the waters of the river are a strong milky white from glacial melt.) The walk is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550m), we soon reach our lodge at Phakding. Day 04: Phakding to Monjo to Namche Bazaar (Walking time: approx 8 hours) It is a long day, but also essential that we ascend slowly on the route that eventually leads to Everest Base Camp. Sensible acclimatisation will ensure we are feeling good on our final days approaching the peak of Everest. We make a start from Phakding and cross the river to walk through tracts of blue pine and rhododendron forest that is very spectacular in the spring, when the flowers are in bloom. We cross the Dudh Kosi at Benkar and enjoy great views of the snow-capped peaks of Kusum Kanguru (6369m) and Thamserku (6623m). From here it is only a short walk to Monjo (2835m), where we arrive in time for lunch. Then the walking gets a little tougher and includes a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. It is a short walk to the entrance of the national park, where our permits are checked before we descend quite steeply to again cross the Dudh Kosi to Jorsale (2805m). The trek continues upstream on generally flat terrain, crossing back to the right bank, to the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi rivers. After crossing a large and stable suspension bridge high above the river we climb steeply to the village of Namche Bazaar. A slow and steady pace is recommended on this section of the climb and we are encouraged to make the most of the fantastic photographic opportunities as the peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Taweche come into view for the first time. You may notice you are travelling a little more slowly as the effects of altitude start to become apparent. Take your time on this path which is used by the local peoples as a ’foot highway’ on this important trading route. At Namche we stay in a lodge in the heart of the village and there is plenty of time to bargain in the shops for Tibetan artefacts or relax and marvel at the beautiful scenery. Day 05: Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day) We stay at Namche for a second night to allow for proper acclimatization to the high altitude and to enable full exploration of the town and its surrounds. Namche is a prosperous village, situated in a large, protected hollow. It gained its importance during the period when Tibetan salt was traded for the lowland grains of Nepal. Today quite an amount of trade continues at Namche and Tibetans are sometimes seen in the village trading rugs and Chinese-made goods, clothing, salt and dried meat. It is recommended that you take the opportunity to see both the sunrise and sunset views from the national park headquarters above the village. The panorama can be stunning at both times of the day with a superb view of the Khumbu peaks, including great sightings of Everest. After breakfast there are various options, including perhaps a walk towards Thami (3810m), up the beautiful and generally flat Bhote Khola River Valley, with a series of great peaks rearing to well over 6,000 metres just to the west. Alternatively you can visit the national park headquarters to see the interesting displays of Sherpa lifestyle and culture. Your guides will be on hand to offer advice and to escort you on the walks. Another option is the steep climb out of the village bowl to the flatter areas around and above Shyangboche where beautiful views abound, although this is likely to be the same path that we will be taking tomorrow. Day 06: Khumjung (Walking time: approx 2 hours) From Namche we walk up towards the park headquarters and then climb steeply above the main trail towards the small airstrip at Shyangboche. From here you can look down on the roofs of Namche way below and to the huge mountains across the valley. Our path then heads on flatter terrain to the Everest View Hotel, noted for its viewpoint, and given clear conditions we may enjoy an excellent panorama of towering Himalayan snow peaks. These include beautiful Ama Dablam and mighty Everest, prominently standing above all others at the head of the Dudh Kosi Valley. On a small ridge seen far below the summit of Everest we can spot the monastery at Thyangboche, a small speck against the gigantic mountain background. After some refreshment at the hotel we head down to the twin villages of Kunde and Khumjung, where we check into our lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon it is worthwhile visiting the nearby small hospital run by Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust in Kunde and perhaps the Khumjung Monastery, where you may be fortunate enough to view a yeti skull! Day 07: Thyangboche (Walking time: approx 6 hours) From Khumjung we descend through the village and perhaps stop for a cup of coffee and cake at the local bakery before rejoining the main trail to Everest at Shanasa. Do look out for Danphe Pheasant and Himalayan Thar often seen on the high ground above the trail. We continue on to Trashinga and then descend steeply to cross the Dudh Kosi at Phunkitenga (3250m), where we take lunch. In the afternoon it is a long and steep climb through pine, fir, black juniper and rhododendron forest towards Thyangboche Monastery. We stay here for the night and experience great views of the peaks Kantega, Ama Dablam (perhaps the most beautiful peak in the region) and of course Mount Everest. Day 08: Dingboche (Walking time: approx 5 hours) In the morning we visit the monastery before descending through forest of birch, fir, juniper and rhododendron to the nunnery at Debuche. The walking today involves only gradual climbs, but because of the altitude we need to pace ourselves slowly throughout the day. After crossing the Imja Khola the trail heads to the village of Pangboche, where we have a chance to enjoy our lunch with the beautiful peak of Ama Dablam in the background. In the afternoon our trail climbs through open alpine hillsides before we again cross the Imja Khola and old glacial moraines to our lodge, in the settlement of Dingboche. Day 09: Dingboche( Rest Day and explore) (Acclimatization Day) Before we ascend any higher we take another rest and acclimatization day and explore the beautiful Imja Khola Valley. Dingboche is located in a patchwork of small fields enclosed by stone walls protecting crops of barley and potatoes. An ascent of the hill behind our lodge hill will afford great views of the fifth highest mountain in the world, Makalu (8481m), which is not visible from the valley floor. Alternatively a walk up the valley towards Chukung is worthwhile. The views are fantastic in this valley; the towering south face of Lhotse to the north, Island Peak in the centre of the valley and the fluted ice-walls of unnamed peaks that line the southern end of the valley form a hauntingly beautiful sight. Unfortunately Everest is not visible from this village. Day 10: Lobuche (Walking time: approx 6 hours) It is a tough walk today up the valley to Lobuche, so do take your time and ensure you are well hydrated. From Dingboche we ascend the small ridge behind the village above Pheriche Valley. From the chorten at the top, the peaks of Taweche and Cholatse (6440m) dramatically line the valley to the west. To the north, Lobuje Peak (6119m) and the snowfields of the Cho La can be seen. At Dughla (4620m) we take a light lunch at the foot of the huge terminal moraines of Khumbu Glacier, which has flowed off Everest, and in the afternoon we climb steadily to reach a ridge with a line of memorial cairns, built in memory of Sherpas and other climbers who have died on various Everest expeditions over the last 50 years. From here the view is spectacular; Pumori (7145m), Lingtren (6697m), Khumbutse (6623m), and, across the border in Tibet, Changtse (7550m) are seen at the head of the valley, whilst Everest is hidden behind the towering walls of Nuptse and Lhotse. We then follow the valley stream to our lodge at Lobuje, arriving early afternoon. Day 11: Gorak Shep (Walking time: approx 3 hours) After a leisurely breakfast we follow the broad valley running parallel to Khumbu Glacier. The trail ascends only gradually to the moraines of Changri Nup Glacier, but from here we make a series of small ascents and descents over a rocky trail lined with cairns that leads eventually to Gorak Shep (5160m). After lunch we set off uphill to Kala Patar (5630m) to experience the sensational sunset views from this amazing vantage point. It will probably take a good hour and a half to reach the summit from Gorak Shep, although lower viewpoints may provide views almost as good. In front of us are Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Taweche, Kantega and Everest - the highest mountain in the world. As we will be descending in fading light, please bring along a head torch for this excursion. Day 12: Lobuche (Walking time: approx 7 hours) We have wake up early for the trek along the glacier to Everest Base Camp, which takes around 3 hours. If we are trekking in the popular climbing period of March to May, we will almost certainly encounter yaks and porters supplying food and equipment to expeditions here. From Base Camp we do not get views of Everest, but we will be able to see the notorious Everest ice fall that flows from the Western Cwm, which is regarded as technically the hardest and most dangerous section of the mountain. We return to Gorak Shep for an early lunch before re-tracing our steps to Lobuche. Be prepared for a long and tiring day. The trek to Base Camp is optional so if you are feeling tired you can rest at Gorak Shep instead. Please note that depending on how everyone is feeling, it may be possible to descend to the lower altitudes of Pheriche rather than spending the night at Lobuje. Day 13: Thyangboche (Walking time: approx 6 hours) It is amazing how quickly we retrace the trail that was a challenge to ascend en route to Everest Base Camp. We should be well acclimatised and we head quickly back downhill to Dughla and then taking a different route following the wide alpine valley to Pheriche for a long tea break. There is a trekkers’ aid post here, supported by the Himalayan Rescue Association which although not manned year round is well worth a visit if open. From Pheriche we ascend a short steep trail to the top of a small ridge for great views of Imja Valley, Ama Dablam and Kantega, before taking lunch at Orsho. In the afternoon we again descend to Shomare and later pass through Lower Pangboche to reach the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River and re-trace our steps to Debuche and on to Thyangboche. Day 14: Namche Bazaar - Monjo (Walking time: approx 8 hours) From Thyangboche we descend steeply to the suspension bridge at Phunkitenga and after a welcome break and perhaps a cup of tea we cross the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Trashinga. From here the trail contours high above the valley through Shanasa before returning to Namche Bazaar, where we take lunch and enjoy a final opportunity to visit the shops in the bazaar. In the afternoon we descend steeply down to the large suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi and follow the trail through Jorsale and back to Monjo, where we spend the night. Day 15: Lukla (Walking time: approx 5 hours) There is no rush today as we retrace our steps back to Lukla. We take lunch in Phakding and, although the final ascent up to Lukla is a surprise for most trekkers, reach the airport in the early afternoon. Lukla is famous for its end of trek celebrations, although we should not overdo it, as the plane ride back to Kathmandu is not best enjoyed with a hangover! Day 16: Fly out from Lukla to Kathmandu We rise early in the morning to be ready for the arrival of our aircraft for the flight back to Kathmandu. We are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel, located in the Thamel district of Kathmandu, where we spend our final night. Boudhanath stupa Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa) is the largest stupa in holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside culture in the town of History Bodnath was probably built in the 14th century after the Mughal invasions; various interesting legends are told regarding the reasons for its construction. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalis, as well as a popular tourist site. Situated 5km east of kathamandu, the with two tired golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest for Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activites performed in the from the eastern bank of the Bagmati river. The UNESCO world heritage Monument List in 1979 Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu Bhaktapur durbar
Squares: The Windows, built by King Ranjit Malla. The gate is one of the most beautiful and richly carved specimens of its kind in the entire world. This gate is embellished with deities and monsters with marvelous intricacy. The palace of 55 Window was built in 1700 AD. Among the brick walls in their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony of 55 windws. This balcony is a masterpiece of wood carving. The stone located in the sets a beautiful example of Shikhara style architecture in bronze bell on the terrace of the temple which is also known
as the Barking Dogs. This colossal bell, placed in 1737 AD, used to ring to signal curfew those days. The main square of the city contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces like the Lion Gate, the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Picture Galley, the King Bhupatindra Malla in the act of worship is placed on the column facing the palace. It was listed in the 1979. Patan The ancient city of monuments. The diversity of the medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in this city for today’s visitors. Situated in the heart of the city, constitutes the focus of visitor’s attraction. The square is full of ancient palaces, Built in 1637 AD, the Day 18: Tour ends or departure onwards |
Includes/ Excludes
Package price Includes:
- Airport Pickup and Drop by private transport
- 4 night hotel in Kathmandu at tourist standard (Room with attach bathroom , hot and cold shower)
- 13nights 14 days accommodation in tea house during the trek( simple but clean enough and has a hot and cold shower)
- All the meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Everest National Park fee with TIMS (Trekking management information system) need two photograph for permit
- An
experience Trekking guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), one porter
between every two person and their meal/ accommodation/ transportation/
salary/ insurance/ equipments are included in price.
- Domestic Airfare (Kathmandu to Lukla, Lukla to Kathmandu and domestic airport tax)
Package Price Excludes:
- Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International airfare.
- Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- Available at Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Sight seeing tour in Kathmandu valley and All the entrance fees of temple in Kathmandu
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Hard Rock Treks & Expedition were recommended to us by friends in Australia. We have now used their services on two occasions. March 2001 Annapurna Area and October 2005 Mount Everest Base Camp Trek. On both occasions we Weave found their services exemplary and would not hestitate in recommending them to anyone whishing you trek anywhere in Nepal. The guides & porters have a professional and sincere approach in ensuring all aspects of the trek are covered including contingencies due to weather or other circumstances. 
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