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Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu.
Arrival in Kathmndu airport. You will be met by our staff and transferred to the hotel. In the evening, meet the trek guide and pre-trek briefing on the itinerary.
Day 02: Kathamandu
Half-day excursion touring Kathmandu with its many temples and pagodas. In the afternoon your trek packs will be issued and other pre-trek arrangements are dealt with.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Lukla2810m. - Phakding 2670m.
Fly to Lukla and start to trek. The trail climbs for about an hour after Puiyan to a ridge at 2800 metres, then up to another ridge, passing the path to Lukla airport, after which we climb on to Phakding.
Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazaar 3415m.
The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park. We continue the two river joining point, cross the Bhote Kosi River and climb steeply to Namche Bazaar.
Day 05: Rest day for acclimatisation.
A rest day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatise. This town, the hub of Sherpa society, is the administrative centre of the Khumbu region and has a police check post (we must all register there), the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park, a bank, several shops selling items of every description and a proliferation of Sherpa inns.
Day 06: Namche - Dole 4090m.
An easy walk to Khumjung then the trails leaves the main trail to Mt. Everest , we climb high on a ridge to 4000m past a large chorten at the village of Mong. We pass through high pasture summer settlements used by Sherpas to graze their herds of yaks allowing their lower winter pastures to recover the we reach to Dole. We have great views of Khumbila and Tawachee peaks throughout the day.
Day 07: Dole - Machhermo 4400m.
A short and fairly leisurely trek to allow us to acclimatize to the altitude. In the morning we have a steep but beautiful climb through conifer and rhododendron forests and stands of juniper to Lhabarma 4220m and Luza 4360m. There are kharkas wherever there is a flat spot and the slightest hint of water. We continue to climb along the side of the valley, high above the river to the Machhermo 4410 m.
Day 08: Machhermo - Gokyo 4750m.
First day at high altitude and the trekking may be described as moderate to difficult. However, the going is slow. We climb a ridge from where the valley opens wide as the trail passes through Pangkha. Mt. Cho Oyu 8153 m dominates the skyline to the north as we climb the moraine on the left flank of the Ngozumpa Glacier. The climb is steep to the first of the four lakes that lie in the Gokyo area but the trail levels off towards the second lake, Longponga at 4690m. We finally ascend a path past the largest of the lakes Dudh Pokhari to Gokyo at 4750m.
Day 09: Rest and Explore around.
A free day to explore the area around Gokyo or rest. For enthusiasts a rigorous hike up Gokyo Ri 5360m, the small peak above camp provides spectacular views of the Everest trinity, Nuptse 7879m, Lhotse 8511m, and Everest 8848m, as well as Makalu 8463m looming to the east, Cho Oyu 8153m to the north and the smaller but closer peaks of Cholatse and Tawachee to the south. There is a wonderful view of Gokyo and Dudh Pokhari spread out below us.
Day 10: Goykyo - Thagnak 4670m.
A long day and the most difficult part of the trek. We cross the southern end of the Ngozumpa Glacier, pass by the stone huts of Thagna kharka then climb steadily up a narrow and steep valley that opens up to a wide shallow valley leading to Thangnak 5170m.
Day 11: Thangnak - Dzonglha 4520m.
Today we have a steep and challenging but, non-technical climb over rock, snow and perhaps ice to Chola La (pass) 5420m which links the glacial valleys of Cho Oyu and Everest and from where we have superb views. We descend from the pass, cross a small glacier, negotiate the ice fall at the end of it and descend via Leisyasa to Dzonglha Kharka 4730 m, directly beneath the north wall of Cholatse Peak 6440 m.
Day 12: Dzonglha - Lobuche 4925m.
After a morning of rest, we hike on a trail above Tsholo Lake and join the main Everest trail at Dughla on the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From Dughla we climb up the moraine past a row of stone monuments then we reach at Lobuche 4930m.
Day 13: Lobuche-Kala Pattar 5546m. - Gorekshep 5140m.
We make an early morning start and ascend the trail along boulder fields and glacial debris to the edge of the Khumbu Glacier then continue up to Gorak Shep (5160 m.), nestled below the coned summit of Mt. Pumori (7161m.) and the sheer west face of Nuptse. From there we make a steep ascent to the top of a small peak, Kala Pattar 5545m meaning "black rock". From here the views is magnificent enough to make us forget the difficulty of the climb. Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablan, Kantega, Tamserku, Tawatse and Pumo Ri. We descend to Gorekshep for the overnight.
Day 14: Excursion day
Excursion to Everest Base Camp, a glacial walks and visit Base Camp. You can meet the expedition teams, see prayer flags at the BC. and return to Gorakshep.
Day 15: Gorkshep - Dingboche 4320m.
Return trek to Lobuche and a short descend to Thukla and an easy flat trail to and a small descend to Dingboche. This is the highest big settlement in the Khumbu area of Sherpas.
Day 16: Excursions around Chhukung 4600m.
There are many interesting excursions possible using Chhukung as a base each one revealing ever more spectacular views of the nearby high peaks. For the more energetic the climb to Chhukung Ri 5546m is very rewarding. With spectacular views of the south faces of Nuptse and Lhotse and a great view of Kkongma La across the Nuptse Glacier.
Day 17: Chhukung - Tengboche 3825m.
From Chhukung we descend the valley of the Imja Khola, trek to Pangboche through the potatoes fields, down alpine pastures. The Pangboche Gompa (monastery) is the oldest in the Khumbu and once used to boast the skull and hand of a Yeti, Leaving Pangboche the route descends past some magnificently carved mani stones to the Imja Khola that we cross via a steel suspension bridge high above the river at a spot where it rushes through a narrow cleft. From there we have a gentle climb to the tiny village of Debache past mani walls deep in a rhododendron forest. From Debache we have a short steep climb to Tengboche through a forest of birches conifers and rhododendrons. A visit to the monastery is a must. The singular beauty of Ama Dablam, standing isolated from all other mountains provides a spectacular backdrop and reminder of the height of Himalayan peaks.
Day 18: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar:
From Thyangboche the trail drops sharply down to the Dudh Kosi and the village of Phunki, where we cross the river, and up toward Namche Bazaar, winding high above the river with views north towards Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse.
Day 19: Namche to Lukla:
We retrace our trek down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to at Lukla to catch our return flight to Kathmandu.
Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Free time in Kathmandu.
Day 21: ½ day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley. Join the dinner in the evening.
Day 22: End of Adventure Everest Trek and transfer to airport.
Cost: USD 1085 p/person based on 5 star hotel in kathmandu.
Online booking - 7% discount available for travel agent and student.
Cost Includes:
- All land and domestic air transfer as per itinerary
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu.
- 1/2 day sightseeing in Kathmandu
- All accommodation and 3 meals while on the trek in Tea Houses
- Fully escorted trek with English speaking guide and 1 porter between each 2 person
- Entry permit and National Park Fees
- Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Cost Excludes:
- Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges
- Other meals not stated (Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu )
- Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, mineral water, dessert, tips etc.
- Travel / medical Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency
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