Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu Airport(1360m)
After your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu, you will be warmly greeted by our office representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 2 : Flight to Lukla(2840m) and trek to Phakding(2,652m) - 4 Hrs Trek
A thrilling scenic flight to Lukla and a landing on a steep mountain runway brings us to the start of our trek at the village of Lukla. After meeting the crew, we head up the Dudh Kosi Valley on a well-marked trail and then stay overnight in Phakding. We stay overnight at the height of 2652m.
Day 3 : Trek to Namche Bazar(3,440m) - 6 Hrs Trek
After breakfast at Phakding, we set out for the mountain junction town of Namche; we cross and re-cross the river on high airy suspension bridges.We then take a steep hike to Namche. If the weather is clear, we get the first glimpse of Mt Everest.We stay overnight at the height of 3440m.
Day 4 : Acclimatization Day
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatising to the new altitude before heading off towards Syangboche. To acclimatize, you visit Khunde Hospital set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or take a one hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. We then go to Khumjung where we visit a school established by Hillary. Overnight Namche.
Day 5 : Trek to Tengboche(3,860m) - 6 Hrs Trek
After breakfast in Namche, we start our trek towards Tengboche enjoying superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku. The trail goes gradually down up to Kyangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sanasa which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer flags festooned bridge over Dudh Kosi River, we reach Phunki Tenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods. After having a relaxed lunch at Phunki Tenga we then have a little tough climb steep up through the pine forests while before we reach Tengboche. Overnight stay at lodge in Tengboche.
Day 6 : Trek to Dingboche(4,360m) - 6 Hrs Trek
With the Mountains as a backdrop, the monastery in Tengboche looks spectacular more in the morning. We click pictures of the monastery and the sceneries around and as usual start the day journey on a merry note. We choose the upper trail for better views to visit Pangboche village and its ancient Monastery. We pass through several Chortens and Mani walls and small villages. We enjoy lunch with fantastic close-up views of Ama-Dablam. In the afternoon, go north to Pheriche or take the eastward trail beneath the towering north face of Ama Dablam. From here onwards the walk is fairly moderate as we enter the Imja Valley. we descend into the river and begin the last and steepest climb of the day up to Dingboche On arrival in Dingboche, we enjoy the beautiful array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect the barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Overnight at lodge in Dingboche.
Day 7 : Trek Chhukung(4,750m) - 4 Hrs Trek
Today after breakfast, our walk takes off at a cool pace with only about 3-4 hours hike to Chhukung. The trek goes through Imja khola valley and sublime alpine landscapes, and some stone walled fields. On the trail we will also have spectacular mountain views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and Island Peak. Overnight at an elevation of (4,750m) where the air gets thinner.
Day 8 : Rest Day
This extra day for acclimatization is good for our bodies to cope with the heights before doing the passes that begin with Kongma La (5,535m). Today we will do a day trip to Nagarjun hillock. From Nagarjun we have a great views of Lobuche east, Lobuche west, Lobuche peak, Thamserku, Kangtega and Amadablam. We then descend back to Chhukung. Overnight atlodge.
Day 9 : Trek to Lobuche(4,940m) via Kongma La Pass(5,535m) - 7 Hrs Trek
We start at the break of day from Chhukung as we have to capture the highest pass of the trip today. We can select to go via any of the possible trails- either taking a climb over the hill northwest of Chhukung over the moraine of he Nuptse Glacier or we might walk back down the valley to Bibre and follow a high trail above the Niyang Khola. Just after some walk there are great views of Island peak valley and jagged ridge of Amphu Lapcha. Ascending along the east side of Niyang Khola valley, we turn west and walk through the sloppy stony trial. We enter a wide basin dotted with small frozen lakes. The trail rises over loose screed gaining the Kongma La after about five hours we leave Chhukung. Upon reaching the top, we seen cairn wrapped in prayer flags,-marks of the pass. Behind us is the landscape of icy lakes ahead down of which is the Khumbu Glacier. The final descent is the toughest stage of the trek today, upon climbing the moraine on the far side, the trail turns north through Khumbu Glacier which culminates at Lobuche. We do an overnight in Lobuche.
Day10 : Trek to Everest Base camp(5,364) - Gorakshep(5,170m) - 9 Hrs Trek
Today we climb through meadows and moraine stones steps to reach Gorakshep, by either climbing to Kalapathar or continue heading to Everest base camp. From Kalapathar, we get to see the entire south face of Mt. Everest and well known peaks nearby; this also includes great sights of the skyline of the Tibet plateau. Overnight at the height of (5,364) in our lodge.
Day11 : Trek to Lobuche(4,940m) via Kalapather(5,545m) - 9 Hrs Trek
Today we trek to get remarkable views of the sunshine gleaming on the face of Everest from Kalapathar. On reaching the peak of Kalapathar, we will have unbelievable views of the mountains that you will see only once in your lifetime. We return back to the Lobuche for an overnight.
Day12 : Trek to Dzongla(4,830m) - 4 Hrs Trek
After breakfast, we will be heading towards Dzongla. The trek is about 3 to 4 hours. We will go through mound in Chukpi Lhara which will bid a good bye with fresh memories. Chola Lake spreaded below Mt Cholaste is a view to observe on our route. The lakes will give us a fresh view until we descend a basin. Then we have to climb up a spur and then have to descend a steeply way down to another broad basin. Then after an hour walk we reach Dzongla. We will stay overnight in Dzongla at local guest houses.
Day13 : Trek to Gokyo(4,800m) via Chola pass(5,368m) - 8 Hrs Trek
Dzongla-gokyo is our next trek route which is about 7-8 hours walk. Just after we step out of the hotel we can have the splendid view of Cholatse. We have to head towards western side of Dzongla. The trip today is little harder than earlier. About after an hour we will reach to the top of basin. From there we can have the enchanting view of the Chola Lake and the Ama Dablam which appears over a range of mountains in the south and Cholaste soars on the west. The journey from here seems to be little difficult as climbing the incline which is steepy made more difficult by boulders and may we have to scramble. We may have to bear a little risk as the rocks can be glazed by ice. After we reach at the top we can see prayer flags, strung across cairns, flapping in the strong wind. The exciting view will take your breathe out. On the edge of the Gokyo Lake, gokyo village is situated. It is our final destination where we stay for a night.
Day14 : Rest Day
On the day, we will take rest on the Gokyo village and have the view of enchanting sites of Gokyo village. If the day is favorable then we can climb Gokyo Ri and enjoy the view of clear Everest Region. The Gokyo region not only provides you the view of Gokyo peak but also adds an opportunity viewing series of six lakes. spend overnight at lodge.
Day15 : Trek to Marlung(4,210m) via Renjo La(5,360m) - 8 Hrs Trek
After having one day rest and some sightseeing in Gokyo, our next trek will be to Marlung via Renjo-La pass. After we leave Gokyo valley, we will turn to Renjo-La trial by Dudh Pokhari. After a walk of about 3 hours we can reach to Renjo-La where we can see highest peak in the world Mt.Everest (8,848m), Mt Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Cholaste (6,440m) and Mt. Tabuche (6,542m) smiling at us. Continuing our journey, the trial steps down a stone staircase and then need to scramble to reach the south bank of a small dazzling lake named as Angladumba Tsho. We can see Relama tsho and Renjo Lake during our walk. Then we walk down narrow valley to Lumde where we may find a hotel but it is often found closed. After we reach Lumde, we can reach Marlung almost after an hour on the east of the Bhote Koshi. We will stay overnight at Marlung.
Day16 : Trek to Namche Bazar(3600m) - 6 Hrs Trek
After staying a night at Marlung, we will be descending to Namche Bazar. We will be following the route used to be used by the Tibetan traders. We cross Bhote Koshi and step downwards Taranga. The path goes through the valley of Langmuche Khola. This khola (stream) drains from the glacial lake named Dig Tsho. This lake was once burst in 1985 causing floods affecting Dudh Khosi valley and Thame. Thame is a beautiful village. We can get dew hotels in this village. Moreover we can see some eye-catching view of some mountains namely Thamserku, Katenga, Kusum Kangguru, etc. There situates a famous gompa situated some fields farther on the west hill. This gompa is believed to be established some 325 years ago. This gompa features three big images of Chenresig (Avalokiteswara), Guru Rimpoche, Buddha Sakyamuni. if you visit on may then you can experience the fun of Colorful Mani Rimdu festival featuring colorful mask dances as this festival is held only on may. Moving forward we cross a bridge and reach to Samde. Again we descend downwards to Thamo village. We can see a monastery called Khari Goma which is a nunnery being home to some nuns and monks. Leaving this village behind we come to the world’s highest hydroelectric power station built on Austrian help. Then after we come to Purthe after a short walk where you can find is Laudo monastery which is run by Kopan monastery of Bouddhanath in Kathmandu and is popular among the westerners for Buddhist study and meditation center. Then after we ultimately reach Namche Bazar. We can see some Gompas on the way to Namche Bazar colorful prayer flags, and Mani stones. Overnight at Namche Bazar.
Day17 : Trek to Lukla - 8 Hrs Trek
We trek to Lukla along the Dudh Koshi River. The trail goes steeply downward with rocky terrain. We pass through the rhododendron, pine and oaks forest and several snow covered peaks. Overnight at lodge.
Day18 : Fly Back to Kathmandu
Usually, flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is schedule in the early morning. We take a scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu about forty five minutes. And then transfer to your hotel for the refreshment.
Day19 : Departure Day
Today, we drop you to the international airport to flight back to your home.
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