The artistic and orthordox monasteries, the chill, anxiety and pride of being at the Everest region, association with mountain experts-the Sherpas and their cultural extravaganza and of course, the classic trails anchored at the backdrop of tantalizing mountainous vista, all are certain to ignite a tsunami of emotions within you.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Fly to Lukla-trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 03: Trek to Namche (3440m)
Day 04: Rest day in Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization
Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche (3860m)
Day 06: Trek to Shomare (4110m)
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4350m)
Day 08: Rest Day and Hike to Nagarjuna Hill and back to Dingboche (4350m)
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche(4910m)
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5180)
Day 11: Rest day and Hike to Everest Base camp(5200m)
Day 12: Trek to Kalapathar and back to Luboche (5555m)
Day 13: Trek to Phangboche (4000m)
Day 14: Trek to Phunki Tenga(3250m)
Day 16: Trek back to Phakding (2610m)
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu and half day sightseeing in Kathmandu Durbar square and Swayambhu
Day 20: Final departure
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, where you will be received by one of our representatives and transferred to hotel. Free welcome drinks (tea, coffee or juice) will be served at the time of check in. Afterwards, a representative from our company will brief you about the trip. Overnight in hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla-trek to Phakding (2610m)
After breakfast, fly to Lukla and then trek to Phakding (2610m/ 2/3 hrs).In this trial we will be heading to the Dudh Koshi valley to Phakding. On the way, we can see the statue of late Pasang Lhamu, the first women to climb the mighty Everest. Here in this trip, we also get a chance to see the Chaurikharka School, established with the donation fund of Sir Edmund Hillary. The beautiful Rhododendron and Alpine trees blanket the entire area. We trail further following Dudhkhoshi river and then halt for lunch on the way. Resting for about 20 minutes, we continue our trek. Before reaching Phakding we get to see the maniwalla and flatter flags of Buddhists. Overnight in a tented camp in Phakding.
Day 03: Trek to Namche (3440m)
After breakfast, trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m). Follow the route straight up beyond a waterfall for a short distance which offers you an excellent view to the east of Mt. Thamserku (6608 m). The trail then leads you to climb steeply over a rocky ridge before you finally arrive at Namche. Namche Bazar is the administrative center for the Khumbu region and is also the entry point of the Mount Everest. Overnight in tented Camp.
Day 04: Rest day in Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization (3440m)
This will be our rest day at Namche Bazaar (3440m) in order to get acclimatized for further ascents. Namche Bazaar is the local market which caters you a host of souveniers related to the Sherpa culture. Here, you get to experience the warm hospitality of Sherpas. Dinner and overnight in Namche Bazaar camp.
Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche (3860m)
After breakfast, trek to Thayangbuche-also called as Tengboche (3860m / 4/5 hrs), Kenjoma & Sansa settlements. Tengboche is a monastery, founded by a monk from Khumjung. It is the largest and the most visited monastery in Khumbu. According to the legends, Lama Sange Dorje flew over the Himalaya and landed on rocks at Pyangboche and Tengboche, leaving his footprints. Overnight is similar.
Day 06: Trek to Shomare(4110m)
Today we will be heading towards Shomare, from Tengboche. We walk downwards for about 20 minutes, then come across a flat route where we treverse through a dense Rhododendron jungle. On the way we see an old Ghumba. The route is flat until we reach the bridge. Then we will be walking up a steep route for atleast an hour where we are greeted with lots of Stupas and maniwall on the way. We now arrive at a village called “Phangboche” where we have our lunch. The panoramic view of mountains can be seen which include Everest, Nuptse, Luptse, Island peak , Thamserku and many more. After lunch we will be walking on a flat route. Within 2 hours we reach Shomare. Dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4350)
Trek to Dingbuche (4350m) is pleasant because of some fascinating mountain
views. Here we can find 35-40 tourist hotels and also enjoy the facilities like Interne, Wifi, telephone etc.
Day 08: Rest Day and Hike to Nagarjun Hill and back to Dingboche
In the morning we will be going for hiking in Nagarjun Hill, On the way we get lots of Stupas for around 20 min, We will walking in the steep up route then we reach at the top called Nagarjun Hill. If the weather is clear then we can view the beautiful mountain like Everest, Nuptse, Isalnd peak, Khumbu east, Amadablam, Lobuche, Cholakche and many more Overnight is similar.
Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4910m)
After breakfast, trek to Lobuche( 4910m), in this trail you reach a very renowned place named Chaukpilhara, there are monuments of rock in the memory of died sherpas and climbers during the climbing. Overnight in similar.
Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5180m)
After breakfast, trek to Gorakshep/Everest Base Camp Goreshpe. (5180m) ,Lobouche to Gorakshep needs around 2/3 hours where you will have the view of Peak Pumori and Kala Pattar, meaning is " Black Rock" is in 5545m high, which provides the best vantage point for viewing Mt. Everest. Gorak Shep ( 5160m) which is also called " Lake Camp" because here is a small lake that is usually either dry or frozen and several monuments to climbers who have died the expeditions. Overnight is similar.
Day 11: Rest day and Hike to Everest Base camp(5200m).jpg)
These day after breakfast we start our hiking towards Everest Base camp, it will take atleast 3 hours to reach EBC, where the route is twisted as well as flat. In the base camp Khumbu ice fall could be seen right at the front and the other mountain that include Everest, Loptse, Nuptse, Lola, Pumori, Khumbuche and many more. Then we will be back to Gorakshep. Camp Overnight.
Day 12: Trek to Kalapathar and back to Luboche (5555m)
After breakfast, early in the Morning Kalapatthar then back to Lobuche (5555m / 2 hrs), Mornings are usually sparking clear and Kalapattar climbing is one of the most rewarding parts of the trip. Overnight is similar.
Day 13: Trek to Phangboche (4000m)
Early morning at 8am, we are heading for Phangboche, we have to pass memory of place of Lobuche. Then we move downwards and reach Thukla from there we cross a bridge called "Thukla Bridge" following the downward route for half an hour then again walk in flat route, here we reach Pheruchein 3 hours, we will have lunch over there.Then after 2 and half hour we will be reaching phangboche. Camp Overnight
Day 14: Trek to Phunki Tenga(3250m)
Early morning we will be heading towards Phunki tenga. Following the up and down route we reach to Thyanboche where we will have lunch, then slowly walking the downward route for 1 and half hour we reach to Phunki Tenga.
Day 15: Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
We come across the Rhododendron forest and the famous Thyangboche monastry. Along the trial we can have the view of Everest, Kwangde, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and many more. Dinner and overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 16: Trek back to Phakding (2610m)
Following the same route we will be heading towards Phakding.Dinner and overnight in Phakding
Day 17: Trek back to Lukla (2800m)
Early morning we will be hiking for Lukla.
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu and half day sightseeing in Kathmandu Durbar square and Swayambhu
Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. After lunch we will be visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square, the house of the living Goddess Kumari, the ferocious Kal Bhairab, The Red Monkey God and hundreds of erotic carvings. You will also see Swayambhunath, one of the worlds most glorious Buddhist Chaityas.
Day 19: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.
After breakfast, we have the another sighseeing day in kathamandu where we will visit Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath Stupa. Every year, Thousands of pilgrims from Nepal and neighboring countries visit Boudhanath and Pashupatinath temple.
Day 20: Final departure
Day 12: Trek to Kalapathar and back to Luboche (5555m)
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