YOUR DETAILED
ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Arrival in
Kathmandu
It’s exciting as you
fly into Kathmandu if the day is clear. The views from the windows of your
plane give you fantastic views of
snow-capped mountain peaks begins to stir the excitement in you that
makes you feel elated, & this begins a whole link of blissful experiences
that stay with you for a long time. Our escort and driver from our office will
meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Our escort will also help
you check into your reserved hotel. At the hotel, you will be oriented on your daily
activities. This is your first overnight in the valley of the gods.
Day 2 - Sightseeing
in Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu is the
cultural heart of Nepal and has been a famous destination for tourists ever
since Nepal opened its borders to visitors. The city displays an interesting
combination of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley.
Patan and Bhaktapur, the two important neighboring cities bear much cultural
and religious significance to
Nepal’s landscape.
There will be a half day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of
Pashupatinath, the
largest Buddhist
stupa in Nepal Boudhanath, the 15th century Palace of 55 windows and
Swoyambhunath. Overnight at your
hotel
Day 3 - Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) this
takes about 30 minutes.
Trek from Lukla to
Phakding (2640m.) which takes approximately three hours. You begin today’s trek
from Lukla following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the
Dudh Koshi River.
Nupla at (5885m),
which can be seen in the distance on the opposite bank, is a peak a top the
Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to
Everest, with views to a valley to your right; and at its far end, Kusum Kang
(6367m.) The Dudh Kosi approaches as you pass a Mani wall and arrive at a Ghat
(trail) teahouse. You continue along
a small path with
many climbs and descents following the left bank of Dudh Koshi to Phakding.
Stay over night at a lodge.
Day 4 - Trek from
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m.)
which takes about 5 to 6 hours at your pace.
This day you trek and
cross the river on
high suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo (2800m.) is the entrance to the
Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up to protect and preserve this fragile
mountain environment. You then ascend pretty steeply to Namche and along the
way, if the weather is clear, catch a first glimpse of Mt Everest in the
distance. You can also enjoy the view of Mt. Kusum
Kangaru, Thamserku,
Kongde-Ri and Tawache peak. You can also visit some of the village monasteries
on your trails to Namche Bazaar (3440m). Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 5 -\
We rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization
and do some helpful excursions around the area. It is an ideal place to spend a
day for rest to acclimatize with the higher altitudes before heading off
towards Tyangboche. To prepare you for the tough climbing to come in the days
ahead, you can walk up to Khunde hospital which was set-up by Sir Edmund
Hillary or you can take a one hour walk up to the Syangboche (3800m.) where
Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for the outstanding views of
Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Stay
overnight at your lodge in bustling Namche which is a real happening town
hereabouts.
Day 6 -
Trek from Namche
Bazaar to Thame (3739m) this takes about 4 hours. From Namche the route heads
towards west and the trail is almost level as you head up the Bhote Koshi
Valley, once a popular trading route into Tibet. After descending to the Bhote
Kosi the trail climbs steeply to Thame. From here, there are good views of the
peaks of Teng Kangpoche and
Kwangde and to the
north is the Nangpa La, the pass leading to Tibet. Thame Gompa is situated
above the village overlooking the valley and is a site for the spring
celebrations of the Mani Rimdu festival. Stay overnight at a lodge.
Day 7 -
Trek from Thame to
Khumjung [3790m] which takes about 5 hours. You retrace your route down the
Bhote Kosi Valley towards Namche and branch off to follow a quiet trail to
Khumjung. It is a picturesque village which also has its own Gompa at the top
end of town. Here you can get excellent views of Thamserku, Kantega and Ama
Dablam. Stay overnight at your lodge.
Day 8 –
Trek from Khumjung to
Dole (4040m) which takes about 5 hours. Soon after leaving Khumjung the trail
climbs to a large chorten on top of a ridge. This ridge descends from Khumbila,
a 5734m peak, said to be the abode of the patron God of the Khumbu region. The
trail descends slightly towards the Sanasa and then ascends up to Mongla at
(4000m.). From here, you can get panoramic views of various mountains. Your
trek steeply descends passing through Phortse Tenga and from there, the trail
climbs steeply to Dole, through rhododendron and birch forest festooned with
hanging mosses and lichens. You can enjoy a delicious meal & a well earned
rest at Phortse Tenga (3650m). Stay overnight at a lodge.
Day 9 –
Trek from Dole to
Machhermo (4410m) which takes about 3 hours. From Dole, you climb steadily
along the side of the valley, where the small and thorny bushes give way to
scrub junipers as the altitude increases. The trail cuts across many summer
settlements. Ahead of you are excellent views of Cho Oyu, while back down the
valley you Kantega and Thamserku. This
is a short day and you will arrive at Machhermo in time for lunch. Stay overnight
at your lodge.
Day 10 –
Trek from Machhermo
to Gokyo (4750m) which takes about 4 hours. Today you head for wonder lakes of
Gokyo. As you hike, you follow a scenic trail to Pangkha & then descend
slightly, following one of the melting-water Rivers which flow down from the
west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. You climb a steep rocky path inclined into
the valley by the side of the
glacier, passing the
first of the holy lakes. You soon arrive at the second of the lakes, crossing
the path which heads across the glacier to Cho La (5420m) - your route to
Lobuche and Everest, later in the trek. The third lake is known as Dudh Pokhari
and on its eastern shore lays the settlement of Gokyo. Walking by the side of
the lake, your eyes take in the scenery which is magnificent with the summits
of Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang reflected in its emerald green waters. Stay
overnight at a lodge.
Day 11 –
This day you rest at
Gokyo and do some excursions in and around the Gokyo valley. Gokyo is a trade
centre where the Sherpa people run lodges to provide their best services to the
trekkers going through this area. Gokyo is situated by the side of Ngozumba
glacier, said to be the biggest glacier in Nepal. This day you can also make a
side trip to Firth Lake via the forth Lake. Stay overnight at your lodge.
Day 12 –
Trek/climb from Gokyo
to Gokyo Ri (5340m) and trek back to Thangna (4650m) via Gokyo village which
takes about four and half hours. Gokyo Ri looms above the village on the
northern edge of the lake and you leave camp just after first light, following
a steep path up the hillside. As you climb, the summits of Everest, Lhotse and
Makalu slowly come into sight
and the view from the
summit of Gokyo Ri itself is one of the finest to behold in the Everest region
- some say it is even better than that from Kala Patthar. After lunch, it is a
short walk to the village of Thangna, situated at the shore of the Ngozumpa Glacier.
Stay overnight at your lodge.
Day 13 –
Trek from Thangna to
Dzongla (4843m.) via Chola pass (5420m) this takes about 5 and half hours. Now
you ascend slightly along the valley towards Chola pass. The Chola pass is most
times covered with blue ice that tends to give you that icy cold feeling of the
chill. Down here, you can also enjoy the majestic views of various mountain
peaks. From here, the trail descends steeply down for an hour and then slightly
descends all the way to Dzongla. Stay overnight at a lodge.
Day 14 –
Trek from Dzonglo to Gorakshep (5180m.) via
Lobuche which takes about 5 hours. From Dzongla, the trail descends and ascends
gently and contours around the west side of the Lobuche Khola, providing
excellent views of Ama Dablam, the Nuptse-Lhotse wall and Everest. The trail
coming from Pheriche meets at the Lobuche Khola (Lobuche Stream). Stay
overnight at your
lodge.
Day 15-
Trek from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp
(5337m.) and back to Gorakshep which takes about 4 and half hours. While
trekking to Everest Base Camp you pass through a trail which weaves its way
through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the Khumbu Glacier. During the
spring season, you will come across some expedition teams at the Everest Base
Camp. The number of teams is always less in the autumn season. On the return
leg, you can take a higher route to get a spectacular view of the Khumbu
icefall and numerous mountains. You then return to Gorak Shep to stay
overnight.
Day 16 –
Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.)
and trek to Pheriche (4250m.) this takes about 6 and half hours. At the break
of dawn, climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and enjoy the views of sunrise. It’s a
magnificent experience; make sure you get some good pictures into your camera.
From Kala Patthar you can have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest and many other mountain
peaks like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt.
Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many more. The 4 legged Yaks are normally
regarded as the porters in this area. The town of Pheriche is known well for
its windy environment. Here you can see the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and
Tawache. The Himalayan Rescue
Association Aid Post
is located down here, and foreign volunteer doctors are based at this post to
provide medical treatment to trekkers as well as the local folks. Stay over
night at your lodge.
Day 17 –
Trek from Pheriche to
Tyangboche (3850m) this takes about 4 hours. To reach Tyangboche you pass
through Pangboche village, which is known to have the highest permanent
settlement throughout the year in the Khumbu region. Upon your arrival at
Tyangboche village, you come across the famous legendary monastery, the largest
in the Khumbu region. There is a trekker's visiting centre where local Sherpas
make an exhibition of different goods to be sold to interested trekkers. They
also show a slide presentation about Sherpa people, culture, Buddhist religion
and environmental
development programs.
Tyangboche is a good place to hang around for some time. Stay overnight at your
lodge.
Day 18 –
Trek from Tyangboche
to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) which takes about 4 hours. From Tyangboche, the trail
descends steeply and slightly towards Phunki Tenga (3250m) crossing the Dudh
Koshi. Now you have a glimpse of panoramic views of the great peaks of the
Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum
Kangaru.
Passing by several
villages and numerous teashops, the trail ascends steeply to Sanasa where local
Sherpa people sellTibetan goods.
Day 19 –
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886m) this
takes about six hours. The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via
Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for a few short uphill climbs and then
down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of
45 minutes at a trot will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay. This is
the
last day of our trek
on the beautiful mountains.
Day 20 –
you hop a flight from
Lukla to Kathmandu. This is an early morning flight back to Kathmandu which
takes about 35 minutes. Your day is free, however, at even tide; you will be
taken to a well known Nepali kitchen for a delicious farewell dinner of the
original Nepalese cuisine. As you enjoy your meal, you will also be entertained
to an exciting cultural dance
performed by the
local belles. You will enjoy this experience which is complimentary on behalf of
HimalayanMountainGuide.com Over night at your hotel
Day 21 –
This day of yours is
free to do some last minute shopping and packing before departure to the
airport. Our escort team will pick you up from your hotel & take you to the
airport to connect for you.
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