Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m/4429 ft.)
Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Flying into KTM is a memorable experience with the Himalaya spread out before you. After landed your flight at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (1350m), our airport representative will be waiting for you with your name written on the placard. We welcome you by offering Tibetan scarf and transfer to the hotel in a private vehicle. There will be a trek briefing and afterward, you are invited to a host family for welcome dinner.
Duration: 12 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3* hotel
Day 2: KTM Valley UNESCO Sightseeing Tours (1350m/4429 ft.)
Stop At: UNESCO Kathmandu, Ward No 2, 44600, Nepal
KTM Sightseeing tour will commence after breakfast on most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites; Swayambhu Stupa- an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley and popular with Monkey Temple, Boudha Stupa- the largest stupas in Nepal, Pashupatinath significant Shiva Temple & cremation center of KTM Valley. After the complete sightseeing tour, we return to the hotel & do preparation for the Himalayas trek.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* hotel
Day 3: scenic flight to Lukla/Tenzin Hillary (2800m/9186.352 ft.) and trek to Phakding (2610m/8563 ft.), flight 25min+4-5hr walk
Stop At: Phakding 56000, Nepal
We fly to Lukla. We make an early start to take a spectacular, short mountain flight to Lukla & from here we'll our trek. Watch out for the Langtang, Jugal ranges then the Rolwaling Himal, Gaurisankar & Menlumtse before getting your first glimpse of Everest on the flight. We'll meet our trekking crew at the Lukla airstrip where well spend a few minutes sorting out bags etc. before setting off through this winding village to the trek start properly at the Khumbu gateway. Its gently downhill on pitched stone trails through low rhododendron forest, small garden farms & old and new hamlets to the banks of the foaming Dudh Koshi River. There will be plenty of shortstops to meet the locals, take photographs and just soak up the scenery & the clear mountain air as we meander along, the undulating trail glimpsing views of 6000m snow-capped peaks high above. Passing the enormous Mani stone at Thado Koshi we meander up through the many chortens & prayer wheels of Sano & along to our destination Phakding. The afternoon is free. For those who wish to, well make a short trip up to the higher village and delightful tiny Gompa perched on the valley side. Gather again for pre-dinner drinks around the dining fire followed by the evening meal.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
Lunch: Dinner
Accommodation included: carefully selected teahouse
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11286ft.), 5-6hr walk
Stop At: Main Street, Namche Bazaar 56002 Nepal
After breakfast at the lodge, we trek to Namche following with the left bank of Dudh Koshi River. While following the level path along the right bank from the resort, Thamserku 6623m looms skyward on the opposite bank. After crossing a stream and climbing the terraced hill from the Dudh Koshi route, we arrive at Banker. Walking on the riverbed on the left bank, through a forest we arrive at Chumow where we can visit the Vegetable Farm. Walking along a path with many ups and downs, crossing a stream you pass by a small village located at 2840m gaining with 230m from Phakding named Monjo. We stop for lunch here. Then from Monjo, descending stone steps you come to a suspension bridge, and, after a short climb, you reach Jorsale.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: carefully selected teahouses
Day 5: Acclimatization walk to Museum, Everest View Point Hotel Khumjung (3780m/ 12401.57 ft.), Kunde (3840m/ 12598.43 ft.) & Shyangboche (3790m/12434.38 ft.) & return to Namche, 5hr walk
Stop At: Everest View Point, Kyangjuma, Sagarmatha National Park Nepal
We climb up to the Sherpa Culture Museum with its fine displays, photos, and background information. We continue to climb up to the Everest View Hotel after we visit picturesque Sherpa village Khumjung and Kunde where we visit the Edmund Hillary hospital, and after we return to Namche via Shyangboche where we have a relaxed afternoon. The rewarding hike offers us splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, Gang Tega & Taboche, the wall of Nuptse, Lhotse, and while to the west and north are Kongde Pharchamo, Teng Ragi Tau, Lamuche RI & Pima. To the south is the Dudh Koshi valley. Also outside is the Tenzing Memorial, bedecked with flags and an image of the famed climber, the next board has a poem dedicated to Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, written by Ramsey Ullman.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: carefully selected teahouse
Day 6: Trek to Phortse (3810m/12500 ft.), 5-6hr walk
Stop At: Phortse Thakiri Chholing Gomba, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
From here we short climb up and cross the Sagarmatha National Park, the further trail is quite scenic on gentle flat and not so far walk, the trail to the Phortse climbs up and is then narrow beside a towering rock face. The normal path contours around a bluff and steadily gains height to a large white stupa on the skyline and appears closer than it is Yaks often graze here. The trek offers us stupendous views of Ama Dablam and the hidden Hongu valley peaks and Kangtega. From the stupa part of the route is somewhat frustrating. The village of Phortse can be clearly seen just across the valley. From here we descend a long way to the Dudh Koshi River. The route is pleasant through trees down to the teahouse of Phortse Tenga. From here we continue down, passing a camp/lodge in the forest, to a wooden bridge across the river and from here finally we short steep climb and reach Phortse village. The Phortse monastery is located above the village. The village said to be the landing place of Lama Sangwa Dorje, who took to flight in one legend. Trek via Phortse Sherpa village is a good idea.
Duration: 12 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: careful selected teahouse
Day 7: Trek to Tengboche (3870m/12696.85 ft.), 5-6hr
Stop At: Tengboche Monastery, Everest Base Camp Trekking Rte, Khumjung 56002, Nepal
Trek to Phortse (3810m/12500 ft.), 5-6hr walk
Trek to Tengboche (3870m/12696.85 ft.), 5-6hr walk Day 07: Trek to Tengboche (3870m/12696.85 ft.), 5-6hr walk Day 07: Trek to Tengboche (3870m/12696.85 ft.), 5-6hr walk
The trail to Pangboche (3860m) is demanding, with some short sections of narrow, ups, it presents a more adventurous option. The views of Everest are stunning from this airy belvedere. Some hours of walk from Phortse will bring us to Pangboche where we receive our lunch. Pangboche is famed for its monastery and yeti scalp that was before it went walkabout. Yetis abound above the villages, so we watch out for the tell-tale signs of the beast hallucination. From here offer incredible views of Mt. Ama Dablam. After receiving lunch we scroll down from Pangboche to the bridge over the Imja Khola is interrupted by the much-photographed stupas en route.
Duration: 12 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: careful selected teahouse
Day 8: Trek return to Phakding (2610m/8563 ft.), 6-7hr walk
Stop At: Phakding 56000, Nepal
From here we drive down to the valley floor below where it crosses a river and shoots right back up basically why we have bridges. Gradually we reach at Phunki Thenga after some ups and few downs and then follow the trail Namche Bazaar. From here our trail is a more pleasant and gentle flat. The trek will offer us several great views of snowcapped, diverse landscapes, beautiful valley, flora and Fauna is another attraction the day.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: carefully selected teahouse
Day 9: Trek return to Lukla /Tenzin Hillary (2800m/9186.352 ft.) , 3-4hr walk
Stop At: Lukla Bazaar, 56000, 56000, Nepal
We retrace our steps from day 03. Although the path is, the unrelenting slope place a strain on the knees and trekking poles will come in handy. We take frequent necessary stops where we have relaxed tea.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast: Lunch
Dinner
Accommodation included: carefully selected teahouse
Day 10: Take flight to Kathmandu (1350m/4429 ft.), 25min fly
Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
25min of scenic flight will bring us to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel at Thamel, shopping and enjoy last day of the Nepal Tour
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3* hotel