Trip Duration : 16 Days
Activity : Trekking
Accommodation : Lodge/ Camping
Start - End : Kathmandu - Kathmandu
Max. Altitude : 5545 m
Trip Season : Sept/Dec & Mar/May
Commencing from Lukla, we trek through the Sherpa ‘capital’ of Namche Bazaar. A day is spent here to for acclimatization or to be familiar with the atmosphere of this bustling village before heading on up through Tengboche, Pheriche, Lobuche village and Gorak Shep. It is the jumping off point for the climb up to Kala Pattar (5545m) for spectacular views of Mt. Everest, and the walk to the Everest Base Camp.This is a moderate trek will lead to Gokyo Lake and over the Cho La at 5,430m making a circuit of Tawache (6,367m.) and Cholatse (6,440m).
Emerging into the Khumbu valley above Lobuche the trail continues up to Kalapatthar and then back to Lukla via Tengboche and Namche Bazaar. The small settlement of Gokyo (4750m) lies on the banks of the third lake.We can see the four peaks above 8000m of Cho Oyu (8,201m.), Makalu (8,463m.), Lhotse (8,516m.) and Everest (8,848m.) exposing above Gokyo. In addition to this, we will have a look at the tremendous ice ridge between Cho You and Gyachung (7922m). Besides, there is also a option to explore Cho La, a 5420m-high pass into Khumbu and Gokyo Ri.
Facts:
No of Days: 16
Trek Starting Point: Lukla
Trek Ending Point: Lukla
Max. Elevation: 5545m
Season: Sept/Dec & Mar/May
Max. Walking: 6-7hrs./ Day
Highlights:
This trek explores the Everest region thoroughly starting by flying into Lukla airstrip - GETWAY to the Everest area (Khumbu Village) one must allow about 10-21 days among the high Sherpa Villages and the alpine area below the highest mountains in the world. Also there are many others trekking Peaks & Passes are open for adventures Travelers.
Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 : Half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.
Day 3 :KATHMANDU – LUKLA –PHAGDING
Day 4 : PHAGDING – NAMCHE BAZAR
After breakfast trek along the dud koshi valley and Enter the Sagarmatha National Park. Lunch en- route after lunch Steeply walk up to Namche Bazaar 3450m.and overnight Tea House / Lodge. This must be done slowly to allow for acclimatizing.
Day 5 : NAMCHE
A free day at Namche for acclimatization, explore sherpa village and visit museum - excellent views of great Himalayan including Everest.
Day 6 : Namche – Phortse
After breakfast you will continue to trek Phortse Sherpa village. Which will be pleasant morning walk beginning of the day.
Day 7 : Phortse – Dingboche
we follow a spectacular high path to Pangboche for lunch and continue trek to dingboche (4200) for over night stay.
Day 8 : Dingboche
After breakfast optional walk to Chhukhung and Island Peak base camp with pack lunch for the day and back to dingboche.
Day 9 : Dingboche – Luboche
Follow the main trail to Everest base camp up beside Khumbu glacier to Luboche 4900m via Thukla and over night stay.
Day 10 : Luboche – Kala Pather
Early start trek to Gorak Shep & climb Kala Pather 5545mover looking view Everest base camp and back to Lobuche.
Day 11 : Luboche – Thyngboche
Descend along the main khumbu valley to Thyngboche Monastery via Pheriche and pangboche over night stay.
Day 12 :Thyngboche – Monjo
After Breakfast descend to phungithanga a across the bridge and ascend to Sanasa than Namche for lunch after lunch descend to Monjo over night stay.
Day 13 : Monjo - Lukla
The final day of the trek follow the Dudh kosi valley to Lukla via Phagding with the pleasant walk over night stay.
Day 14 : Lukla - Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to hotel.
Day 15 :Free day in Kathmandu shopping etc.
Day 16 :Transfer to airport for International depature.
