Everest Phaplu Trek-14 Days

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Everest phaplu Trek in Nepal

Everest Phaplu trek is a viable option for the adventure lovers who are actually the first time trekkers. The trek is confined within the lower Solukhumbu region, the base of the Himalayas. Any age group (without physical limitations) can opt for this trek. A meager 2469m would be the highest elevation attained. Close up views of the mighty Everest (8848m) and acquaintance to the Sherpa culture are the major attractions of this journey. The trails are pleasant and not frequented by too many tourists. So you could literally have “the mountains, nature and me” experience. The cultural concoction at the village of Aiselukharka is something worth watching as one can witness the people belonging to different communities like- Sherpa, Tamang, Brahmin, Chhetris and Newars, residing in perfect harmony. You come across plenty of ancient monasteries, chortens and prayer flags along the way. The trek offers captivating mountainous vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Mera Peak, Kongde, Dudh Kunda Himal, Thamserku, Cholakche etc.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 02: Sightseeing Day in Kathmandu

Day 03: Fly to Lamidhanda (1219m/22min)

Day 04: Trek to Rawa khola (609m/5-6hrs)

Day 05: Trek to Halesi (1600m/3-4hrs)

Day 06: Rest day in Halesi (1600m)

Day 07: Trek to Aiselukharka (1997m/5-6hrs)

Day 08: Trek to Deurali (2387m/ 5-6hrs)

Day 09: Trek to Lokhim (2600m/ 5-6hrs)

Day 10: Trek to Budidhanda (1800m/ 5-6hrs)

Day 11: Trek to Jhal-sa (Chyalsa) (2690m/ 5-6hrs)

Day 12: Trek to Phaplu (2469m/ 3.5hrs)

Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 14: Final Departure

Everest Phaplu Trek Elevation Chart

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival one of our representatives will be there to receive you in the airport. Transfer to the hotel. A brief detail will be given about the upcoming trip. Rest time will be relaxing time. Dinner and overnight at Hotel

Day 02: Sightseeing Day in Kathmandu

After breakfast, hop in to our transport vehicle for a guided tour to the most historical and renowned landmarks in Kathmandu. You will be exploring the sites like- Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath and the Boudanath, which are all included in the UNESCO world’s cultural heritage list. Overnight in hotel.

Day 03: Fly to Lamidhanda (1219m/22min)
Today we will be flying to Lamidhanda from Kathmandu. Our flight duration will be for 22-25 minutes. Lamidhanda is the beautiful place which is at the lower elevation of 1219 m.

Day 04: Trek to Rawa khola (609m/5-6hrs)
The other day we will be trekking for Rawa Khola where we have to walk on Zig Zag route as well as on the steep up route, we could find the local people who are mostly involved in the agricultural sector. They are mostly Newar, Brahmin and Chhetri. On the way we could see the special American pine tree which almost cover all the area. Afterwards we will have lunch then following the route of the jungle we reach to Rawa Khola. Dinner and overnight in Rawa Khola.

Day 05: Trek to Halesi (1600m/ 3-4hrs)
This day we will be heading towards Halesi where we have to walk on steep up route, on the way we will have lunch in "Coldanda" (1394m), the local people living in this region are involved in government job, most of them are police army. Slowly gradually enjoying the view we reach to Halesi.

Day 06: Rest day in Halesi (1600m)
Halesi is oftenly famous for The Hindu Temple of Mahadev (Lord Shiva), it is taken as the sacred place where the Indians from all over the world come to visit the temple. The local people organized the cultural events in the month of December for a month. Here the history of Lord Shiva is shown in full detail as well. Dinner and overnight in Camp.

Day 07: Trek to Aiselukharka (1997m/ 5-6hrs)
We will be moving towards Aiselu Bazar, From Halesi we will be walking on the zigzag route, the local inhabitants are mostly involved in the agricultural sector, the people in this region are mostly the Newar, Tamang, Sherpa, Chetri and others or we can say we have mixed culture, also the village of khotang could be seen, on the way we will have lunch where we can enjoy the cultural dance too. Dinner and overnight at Camp.

Day 08: Trek to Deurali (2387m/ 5-6hrs)
Early morning after having breakfast we will be heading towards Deurali, on the way we walk on steep up route, lunch will be on the way, in this area we could found animals like deer, lophophorus (national bird of Nepal), Our total trekking hour will be 5-6 hours. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 09: Trek to Lokhim (2600m/ 5-6hrs)
This day we move for Lokhim at 8am after having our breakfast. We will be having Jungle safari where we come through a small pass called Parma- Ri Pass (2400m), also could see the wonderful view of green hills and Himalayas, on the way we will have lunch. Total trekking will be between 5-6 Hours. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 10: Trek to Budidhanda (1800m/ 5-6hrs)
Today we head towards Budidhanda, our next destination. The route is zigzag as well as little steep up, we have to follow the village route and have the jungle safari too, on the way lunch, this area is consist of mixed culture. Dinner and overnight in Camp.

Day 11: Trek to Jhal-sa (Chyalsa) (2690m/ 5-6hrs)

This day we will be heading towards Chyalsa which is at the elevation of 2690m, after walking in the flat route for few hour we come across a big village. Here we can see The Tibetan Camp where almost all the inhabitants are Tibetan people, also it have few schools for monks, following the route of the road we reached Chyalsa. Dinner and overnight in camp. Total hour is 5- 6 hours.

Day 12: Trek to Phaplu (2469m/ 3.5hrs)
Early morning we will be moving for Phaplu, our next destination. We then come across Salleri, could relax here for few minutes. Salleri is big bazaar of Solukhumbu district where all the facilities is available. It will take 3 and half hour to reach Phaplu. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu
Fly back to kathmandu and you will be transfer to hotel. In the evening time you can indulge yourself in shopping or strolling around some of the cultural and historical landmarks of Kathmadu. Thamel is your hot spot for shopping where you can haul all the souvenirs representing Nepal and its culture. May be that in addition to your interesting trip anecdotes, you would also want to take back some stuff for your friends and relatives. In the evening, a farewell dinner with a range of traditional Nepali cuisines, will be hosted by Marron Treks. Enjoy the dinner, pack/prepare yourself for a flight back home and have a beauty sleep. Overnight in hotel.

Day 14: Final Departure

This will be the farewell day where we drop you to the airport to catch your flight to your homeland country OR you can extend your trip and could go for Bunjy Jumping, Mounatin Biking, White Water Rafting etc.

Accommodation:

While you are in Kathmandu, we opt to accommodate you in 3 star or 5 star hotels like Hotel Royal Singhi (3 star), Hotel Manaslu (3 star), Radisson (5 star), Yak & Yeti (5 star) or similar.

During the trek, you will be accommodated in a Tea House/ Lodge or Trekking Inn. Most of these lodges and teahouses cater good services and are equipped with modern amenities. We will endeavor to provide you the best accommodation available along the route so that you get a good night’s rest in a hygienic milieu.

Meals:

We never compromise with the quality of food and the health of the trekkers as well as the crew members. Generally, we opt for the fresh and nutritional local community food available in the Everest Region You could make your delicious pick from an array of traditional food like Sweet Potato, Buck Wheat Barley etc. . This way, you could not only get the real sense of the local culture and life patterns but also contribute to promoting the locally available resources of organic food and beverages. Besides, a wide range of Continental, Chinese, Italian and Indian cuisines like Pizza, Spaghetti, French Fries, Soups, Breads, Masala Curry etc. are also available in the restaurants for your retreat.

Porter and Staff Care

When it comes to high altitude trekking, porters and staff members make up a pivot. Marron Treks ensures that all the porters and staff members going to high altitude conditions, are provided with adequate clothing and equipments.

Best Season:

The Spring & Autumn are considered to be the best for Everest Phaplu Trek

Any Experience Required?

For Everest Phaplu Trek we dont need to have any earlier experience. Any adventure enthusiast, with a generic physical aptitude can definitely relish the thrill of this trek.

Our Guides

Guides play a significant role during the trek. They are the ones who literally decipher the trekking codes for you so that you could actually connect with the nature, culture and people along the way. We have helpful and dedicated trekking guides, who are fairly literate, multilingual speakers and are very well versed to the culture, life patterns and every single detail pertaining to the Everest region. Thus, in the company of our professional Sherpa guides, your trek becomes not only entertaining, but also equally informative.

Travel Insurance

It is advised that you arrange your travel insurance before leaving your homeland. The main thing is to make sure that your insurance covers you for both- medical as well as evacuation costs. Having a travel insurance with you, makes your trip secure and hassle free.

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Starting Price: $1525

Price per person in twin sharing accommodation basis.

Please feel free to contact us for your any special requirements or bigger group deals.

Cost Includes

Airport pick-up and drop service
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per Itinerary
All transportation costs according to itinerary
Farewell dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program
All trekking accommodation costs according to itinerary
Crew for camp treks: Guide and necessary porters
Personal insurance for crew members
All applicable tourist fees and permits for the trekking, conservation fees, TIMS fees and any other required permits or official documentation.

Cost Excludes

Entry fees and other expenses for sightseeing in Kathmandu
Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
Lunch & dinner expenses arising before or after the trekking period
Emergency Rescue evacuation
International airfare
Tipping (Tip)
Bar bills & beverage
Other personal expenses
Any other expenses not mentioned in the 'Cost Includes' section above

TREKKING GEARS & EQUIPMENTS

Needless to say that kitting and stuffing yourself out for a trek is almost a herculean task which keeps you mulling and often gets you overwhelmed. But at the mercy of the renting outlets sprouting in every visible corner in Kathmandu, preparing for trekking in Nepal these days is almost tantamount to equipping yourself for a weekend backpacking trip. Most of the heavy and expensive items are easily available on rent, so you don’t actually have to travel Nepal with a cartload of gears. We have endeavored to formulate a categorical checklist that gives you a tentative idea regarding the gears and accessories mandatory for you during the trek. The list could vary depending upon the kind of trek you pursue, the terrain, weather conditions and time of the year. For instance, you don’t need the camp-trek equipments when you are on a tea-house trek. This listing below simply serves as a guideline and you can always have your own checklist. It is always preferable to pack light and the key to this is to carry the gears and accessories that have multidimensional uses.

CLOTHING (Core & Lower body)

Water-proof (breathable fabric) jacket, Poncho or Umbrella

Hard shell pants (breathable fabric- 1 set), preferably that zips from top and bottom which can be worn over boots without getting undressed, in case of abrupt weather changes

Fleece jacket or Pullover

Fleece windcheater jacket

Down jacket or a Down vest

T-shirts (2 – 3) and Long-sleeved shirts with collars ( 2- 3 pairs)

Nylon (cotton ought to be strictly avoided) hiking shorts ( 2- 3 pairs)

Hiking trousers- one that is detachable from the knees so that the it can be folded up as shorts ( 2- 3 pairs)

Thermal underwear as well as synthetic underwear (3 -4 each – avoid cotton)

Synthetic sport brassieres for women (2 pairs- avoid cotton)

Head/Eyes & Hand Gears

Sun hat/cap

Woolen hat or Balaclava

Sunglasses/Goggles (preferably the one with 100% UV protection)

Liner, Synthetic or Thin wool gloves (1 -2 pair)

Warm gloves (designed to the shield the sub-zero temperatures)- 1 pair

Footwear

Trekking boots (1 pair) and spare laces

Running shoes, Sandals or Thongs (flip-flops)- 1 pair each

Hiking gaiters (1 pair) to do away the rocks, dusts and moist feet

Liner socks- preferably synthetic (3 – 4 pairs)

Heavy or wool blend socks (3 – 4 pairs)

Equipments

Backpack/Rucksack

Duffle bag (will be provided by Marron Treks as a complimentary gear and you needn't return it )

Pack cover (to protect your gears from getting wet)

Day sack/Nylon stuff sack

Sleeping Bag/ Silk liner (will be provided by Marron Treks but should be returned after the trip)

Water bottle

Good head torch along with spare batteries and bulbs

Maps, compass and a guide book

Trekking poles

Miscellaneous Bits

The items below could seem trivial, but if you don’t have them, you might just find

yourself sticky and stinky, which isn’t actually good for you!

Toiletries

Quick-drying camp towel

Detergent powder/bar

Toilet paper

Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 20+) & Lip balm

Pocket knife

Sewing/Repair Kit (for tent & mattress)

Emergency kit including a whistle, waterproof match/lighter

Padlocks for bags and lodge rooms

Stuff sacks

Earplugs

Candlesticks

Medicaments

It is important that you can include the medicines prescribed by your doctor. Below is just the generic list of medications. We advice you to always consult your travel doctor as you might be resistant or allergic to some medicines

Anesthetics (Ibuprofen/Aspirin)

Broad spectrum antibiotics tablets

Metronidazole and Antacids (for diarrohea /indigestion)

Broad spectrum ointments (Neosporin/ Clotrimazole/Gentamicin)

Antiseptic liquids (Dettol/Savlon)

Assorted band-aids

Small gauge pad

Roll of adhesive tape

Iodine tablets

Optional Carry

Nothing hard and fast about carrying the items in this list as they are not the basics. Yet, though not all, if you still manage to squeeze in some of these items on your carry, you will not regret as they might just come handy during the trek

Camera, memory card and battery charger

GPS unit Altimeters

Binoculars

Pee bottle for men (leak proof/wide mouth) & Pee funnel for women

Books and magazines

Departure Date

Marron Treks has developed fixed departure dates for all the trekking areas.We operate group treks as well as individual treks as per your convenience. Choose your best available date from below and book your trip now.

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