
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
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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