DAY 01 : KATHMANDU 1345 MTR
Upon arrival transfer to hotel. After freshen up a short brief about
trekking. Then visit to Great Stupa of Boudhanath (UNESCO World heritage
site in 1979) in the Kathmandu valley, a vast dome-shaped monument
representing the Mind of the Buddha, is the primary pilgrimage destination
for Tantric Buddhists of the Himalayas and a major draw for Tibetan
Buddhists from all over the planet. The history of the Stupa from its
origins in the fifth century to the present day is also presented here for
the first time.' Drive back to hotel.
DAY 02 : KATHMANDU - LUKLA(FLIGHT)PHAKDING 2886 MTRUSD 185.00 PER PAX (AIR
FARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS PER AIRLINE RULES AND REGULATION)
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) which takes about 40 minutes. Trek from
Lukla to Phakding (2640 m.) which takes approximately three hours. Lukla is
a small town with an airport. There are few tea shops, lodges, hotels and
general stores. You begin today’s trek from Lukla following a gentle
climb up the mountain side on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. You
descend a mountain side 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 Phakding.
DAY 03 : PHAKDING - NAMCHE BAZAR 3440 MTR
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) which takes about four and half
hours. This day you trek and cross the river on high suspension bridges.
Beyond Monjo village (2800m.) is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National
Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve this fragile mountain
environment. You then ascend quite steeply to Namche and along the way, if
the weather is clear, catch a first glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance.
Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu region and holds a busy
Saturday market.
DAY 04 : REST AT NAMCHE BAZAR FOR ACCLIMATIZATION
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 as well as a
magnificent outlook. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for
acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tengboche
tiny Village. For the acclimatization you walk up to Khunde Hospital which
was set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or a one hour walk up to the Syangboche
(3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for the
outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum
Kangaru. There are also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum
just above the town.
DAY 05 : NAMCHE BAZAR - TENGBOCHE 3867 MTR
After breakfast trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3867 m.) takes almost
five hours. From Namche, the trail contours around the side of the valley,
high above the Dudh Koshi. Now you have a glimpse of first really good 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 tea shops, the trail descends steeply to a bridge over the river
Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga (3250m.). Tengboche is also very famous for its
legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region
DAY 06 : TENGBOCHE - DINGBOCHE 4260 MTR
After breakfast trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes about five
hours. You gradually descend through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and
climb steadily up to the village of Pangboche. This is directly opposite to
Ama Dablam [6,856 m], and has exceptional views of the mountain, with the
Gompa, Mani walls and scattered pine trees in the foreground. As you
gradually ascend, you find thick forests. This part of the trail is full of
thorny and juniper bushes. A further two and half hour’s walk brings
you to Dingboche. Here you can see Sherpa people working hard in the
agricultural farm.
DAY 07 : REST AT DINGBOCHE FOR ACCLIMATIZATION
Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion in and around the places.
Here you can steeply climb up to Nakartsang Gompa for the rare outstanding
view of Mount Makalu (8463m.) along with Lhotse, Island Peak, Baruntse, Ama
Dablam and Thamserku. The another option provided is a small side trip to
Chhukung which takes about 2 and half hours to go up and 1 and half hours to
come back to Dingboche. There are some of the lodges which serve you the
delicious food items.
DAY 08 : DINGBOCHE - LOBUCHE 4930 MTR VIA DONGLA 4620 MTR
After breakfast now you begin your trek to Lobuche via Dongla which offers
you panoramic view of the mountains along the way. The tea house at Dongla
is a good spot to have lunch, before zigzagging up through the boulders of
the glacier's terminal moraine. At the top of this climb there are many
stone caves, built as memorials to the many Sherpa’s who have died
while climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to
eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche.
DAY 09 : LOBUCHE - 4930 MTR EVEREST BASE CAMP - GORAKSHEP 5180 MTR
After breakfast trek from Lobuche (4900m.) to Gorakshep (5180m.) takes about
three and half hours. You will lunch at Gorakshep, take rest in your own
room and if the trekker feels fine, the participants can walk to Everest
Base Camp (5486m.). You will spend about 4 and half hours trek up to Everest
Base Camp and back to Gorakshep. The trek is on glacier and snow capped
rocks. You can also see many small frozen lakes around the Everest Base Camp
and return back to Gorakshep.
DAY 10 : GORAKSHEP - KALA PATTHAR 5545 BACK TO PHERICHE 4243 MTRR
After breakfast trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and back to
Pheriche (4243m.) takes about six hours. You accomplish an early morning
climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) to enjoy the view of sunrise. 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. In Phiriche, there is foreign
volunteer doctors are always available to provide medical treatment to
trekkers as well as local people.
DAY 11 : PHERICHE - TYANGBOCHE 3867 MTR
After breakfast walk down to Tyangboche, walk today will be easy heading
downhill to a lower elevation from Pheriche the walk is pleasant and all the
way to Tyangboche. After the Pangboche village further down to Tyangboche is
one of the most beautiful place in the Himalaya the first thing that comes
to your eye is the big Monastery or Gumba, then the large field with
campsites and teahouses, lodges beneath the towering majestic beautiful peak
Ama Dablam, Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Lhotse Shar towards north east and more
peaks all around you.
DAY 12 : TYANGBOCHE - NAMCHE 3440 MTR
After breakfast trek down to Phungithanka a small settlement with couple of
teahouses. The trail leads downhill through the forested path of silver fir,
blue pines, rhododendron and some few magnolia and birch trees and with a
great memories and after crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi
river trek onwards to the Sanasa and retrack to Namche bazar for the
overnight stay.
DAY 13 : NAMCHE BAZAR - LUKLA 2800 TR
After a long walk today we’ll have long and last day trek back to
Lukla, Firstly we descend the long way before cross the bridge and further
walk to Monju and ten Phakding for lunch. We trek back with enjoying the
lush green scenery around and passing through the incredible mountain
scenery and local Sherpa village. After long walk 7-8 hrs we arrival in
Lukla and you’ll have time to stroll around the areas and guide will
re-confirm your flight ticket and enjoy the last celebrate dinner with your
crew member and overnight stay at Lukla.
DAY 14 :FLIGHT TO KATHMANDU USD 185.00 PER PAX (AIR FARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
AS PER AIRLINE RULES AND REGULATION)
After breakfast fly to Kathmandu. After reach Kathmandu free on your own. Do
massage relax or shopping on your own.
DAY 15 : KATHMANDU
After breakfast drive to Swoyambhunath Stupa. (UNESCO World heritage site in
1979) The Swoyambhunath area possesses not only the Stupa but many temple,
shrines, Tibetan monasteries, statues of different gods. Some of the Tibetan
exiles in Nepal live nearby the Stupa.
After this we go to see Patan durbar square. (UNESCO World heritage site in
1979) You can have lunch at Patan durbar square at local restaurant. Patan
is the place to see the ancient art as well as beautiful sites of durbar
square. Patan likes to recall its old name LALITPUR (known as city of
beauty). Above all, it remains a proud city of artisans. Patan produces
nearly all Nepal’s fine metal work.
After Patan visit to Kathmandu durbar square, (UNESCO World heritage site in
1979) Kathmandu Durbar Square is the historic place that was also a
politically important site until recently. The Kings of Nepal were crowned
and their coronation ceremony was solemnized in this durbar square. The
Durbar Square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious
and cultural life of the people. The temples, monuments, and palaces are
believed to have been built by the Malla kings of the Medieval Nepal.
Next destination is Great Stupa of Boudhanath (UNESCO World heritage site in
1979) in the Kathmandu valley, a vast dome-shaped monument representing the
Mind of the Buddha, is the primary pilgrimage destination for Tantric
Buddhists of the Himalayas and a major draw for Tibetan Buddhists from all
over the planet. The history of the Stupa from its origins in the fifth
century to the present day is also presented here for the first time.' Drive
back to hotel.
DAY 15 : KATHMANDU DEPARTURE
After breakfast rest until your flight leaves. Please be ready at the hotel
lobby before 3 hours to flight and transfer to airport.
