Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1340m.) and transfer to the hotel.
Welcome to Nepal and Namaste! On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our office will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel and help you check in. You will then be briefed about your daily activities. In the evening, we have welcome dinner and we'll talk a little about Nepal and our program. (-/-/D)
Day 2: Flight to Lukla and trek to Manjo 2850m. (5-6 hrs)
Early in the morning spectacular flight to Lukla and experience landing on a steep mountain runway, where we get our crew and after short rest we start our trek to Manjo through colorful Sherpa village, along the Dudhkosi River passing many Mani walls and prayer wheel. If flight is delay, we can overnight in Phakding. Overnight at Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m. 4 hrs)
We enter the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, which is very beautiful National Park under UNESCO world heritage (natural) site and we trek complete time through the Park. Today we trek along the River and after crossing the Hillary Bridge we climb up to Namche Bazaar. If the weather is clear, we get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is a central trading village in the Khumbu valley and has a local market every Saturday and former time it was meeting place for traders who came from the lowlands and from Tibet with their yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La. And now this is the meeting place for all mountaineers and Trekker from all over the world. Overnight at Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 4: Acclimatization day in Namche and hike to the Everest View Hotel 3- 4 hrs.
Acclimatization day in Namche is very important for us. Today we make a short hike to Everest view Hotel (3880m.) just above the Namche Bazaar, where we get magnificent view to Mt. Everest, Lohtse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Khangtega and most beautiful Mt. Amadablam. Then after we descend to khumjung, which is most beautiful village in the Khumbu valley and it was also favorite place of Hillary, where Hillary established one school and one Hospital in Khunde. Afternoon we explore the Yeti scalp in Khumjung Monastry and then we descend to Namche. Overnight at Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 5: Trek to Thame and overnight in Thame (3800m. 4-5 hrs)
Today we trek along the old trade or yak caravan route to Tibet through fir, juniper and rhododendron forest, with great views of the mountains, passing many Mani walls and Chhoerten (Stupa) to Thame. Thame is beautiful Sherpa village with many famous Sherpa mountaineers, like Appa Sherpa and Tenzing Norgey grown up also in Thame. Afternoon we visit the wonderful Buddhist monastery of Thame, which is over five hundred years old and is located just above the village of Thame 3980m. Overnight at Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 6: Trek to Lungden (4350m. 5-6 hrs)
Today we follow the old trade route between Tibet and Nepal, along the Bhotekosi River, passing through the some Chhorten, Mani walls and small sherpa villages Yellajung, Tharngga and Marlung to the Lungden. We enjoy the rarely encountered tourist trail and magnificent view of Kwangde massif. Overnight at simple Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 7: Rest day at Lungden (4350m.)
Today is very important to take the rest before our great Trek to Gokyo Valley. Today we can hike few hours towards the Nangpa La and back again to the Lungden and overnight at same Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 8: Trek to Gokyo 4790m, Via Renjo La 5370m. 7-8 hrs.
Today is our challenging day and we ascend to Renjo La (Pass). The trail leads stiff up wards for four to five hour. The Renjo La offers excellent views of the surrounding mountains, including Mt. Everest and many more. View from Renjo La is similar to the Gokyo Ri with third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo village below towards the valley. After short rest we walk slowly down to the Gokyo, overnight at Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 9: Ascend to Gokyo Ri (5360m. 3 hrs.)
Today we start early in the morning to Gokyo Ri 5360m. It is most highlight point of our trip, which offers 360 degree panoramic views, including Mt Everest 8848m, Lohtse8516m, Makalu 8463m, Cho oyu 8201, and several above six and seven Thousand meters, a most beautiful panorama view point of Nepal. Gokyo is not only popular for its grand view of mountains but also for the six lakes which it hosts. Afternoon we can walk towards the fourth lake or little relax at lodge and enjoy our holidays in Himalaya. Overnight at the same lodge,(B/L/D)
Day 10: Trek to Thaknak (4700m, 4 hrs)
Today we descend the valley a short way and then having passed a lower lake we head east to climb the moraine of the Ngozumba Glacier. After crossing the glacier along the edge of the mountain, we climb to Thaknak. Overnight at Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 11: Trek to Dzongla 4830m. over Cho La 5330m. 7-8 hrs.
Today is long Trek and one of the challenging days of this trip to Dzonglha because the pass is not itself difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. We need to be careful as the trail is vertical and the rocks glazed by ice add trouble to the trekkers making the trail slippery. We most start early in the morning and reach to the pass before nine o’clock, otherwise we could be exposed to strong winds if crossing too late. The views when we reach the snowfield at the top are stunning. After Pass we descend to the Dzongla. Again care must be taken for the descent. Overnight at Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 12: Trek to Labuche (4900m 4 hrs.)
Today we have short and easy Trekking. We descend from Dzongla and after crossing a bridge and transverse through grassy trail. Enjoying the view of Lobuche Peak we stretch up eventually through a ridge. Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku Taboche are seen looming prominently. Short before the Lobuche we can see the memorial cairns to those who have died on Everest. Overnight at Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 13: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m.) and overnight in Gorap Shep (5200m. 7-8 hrs) We leave Labuche
We leave Labuche early in the Morning and head north-east, along the side of the Khumbu Glacier through jumbled moraine and shattered rock. There is almost no vegetation here. Tibetan Snow Cock can often be seen along the way. We walk ups and downs across the moraine to Gorak Shep. From here it takes still a long time trek to base camp, we walk continues along moraine and After a couple of hours we reach the base camp area from where, although we do not have views of the actual summit of Everest, there are sensational close-up views of the terrifying Khumbu ice-fall and the surrounding scenery of ice seracs and tumbled rocks. After exploring the base camp we return to Gorak Shep and overnight at lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 14: Ascent to Kalapatthar 5545m. And back descent to Dingboche (4400m. 7-8 hrs)
Today is highlight of our journey. We start our trek early in the morning before cloud comes in to obscure the summit of Everest. About two hours trek we finally reach the summit of Kala Pattar at 5,545m. And it is the high-point of our trek!From the summit of Kala Pattar there are great views of the summit of Everest as well as other Himalayan giants Pumori, Changtse, Nuptse, Lhotse and countless other mountain. We can also look down on the Khumbu glacier where base camp is located during the spring season. After enjoying the breathtaking view of Himalaya and we will descend to Gorak Shep and take the trail back down to Dingboche. Overnight at Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 15: Trek to Iceland Peak basecamp (5240m 5-6hrs)
We ascent early in the morning towards the Iceland peak basecamp passing through the Chhukung, following the Imja Valley with great views of Ama Dablam dominating the skyline and follow the moraines that flow from Lhotse. After lunch, our guides will brief us peak climbing techniques and try all climbing gears such as ice axe, climbing boot and crampons, harness, ascender, etc because tomorrow our trip begin early in the morning and we prepare all necessary things for climbing. Overnight at tent. (B/L/D)
Day 16: Climb to summit (6189m.) and back to basecamp. 10-11 hrs.
Today is highest point of our Trekking as well as Highlight. We start our Climb early in the morning around 1-2 o’clock. We ascend through boulders to 5800m, where we have put on the ropes for the glacier as it contains several crevasses. The guides will fix a rope wherever necessary. A steep snow slope leads us onto the summit 6189m. After taking many Photographs and enjoying the panoramic views of Himalayan from the summit, we descend all the way continues to the basecamp and overnight at tent. (B/L/D)
Day 17: Reserve day for contingency
We don’t have any guarantee about weather, if we get a pretty good weather on our scheduled day to climb the Peak, then today we descend to the Dingboche, otherwise we follow the plan of day 17 to try again to achieve the summit at the same time and same process and after summit we descend continue to the Chhukung. Overnight at Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 18: Trek to Tengboche (3870m. 4-5 hrs)
Today we descend passing through the old Sherpa village of Pangboche,where we will visit Pangboche monastery, which is the oldest monastery of the Khumbu region, possibility dating back as far as the first introduction of Buddhism into the Khumbu. After lunch we walk through the fir, juniper and rhododendron forest to Tengboche, which is one of the most beautiful places in Khumbu valley and it offers 360 degree Mountain View of the Himalayas and in the evening we can experience a puja (ceremony) in the monastery. Overnight at Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 19: Trek to Manju (2850m. 6-7 hrs)
After breakfast we enjoy the sun rise view on the Himalaya then we descend to Funkitanga. After crossing the river we climb slowly up to the Sanasa and walking along the panorama trail to Namche. If we are lucky we can watch out for blood pheasant, beautiful Impeyan pheasant scratching in the undergrowth or musk deer and Himalayan Thar (mountain goat) grazing in the forest. After lunch we descend to the Hillary Bridge and walk along the river to the Manju, where we check out from the National Park. Overnight at Manju (B/L/D)
Day 20: Trek to Lukla (2800m. 5-6 hrs)
We leave Sagarmatha National Park and walk continues along the Dudhkosi River, passing through many beautiful Sherpa villages, and many Chhorten, Mani walls and Prayer wheel to Lukla, where our Trekking end and we have to say goodbye with our crew and we celebrate together in the evening. Overnight at Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 21: Descent to Lukla (2800m. 6-7hrs)
Today we leave Namche Bazaar and descend to Hillary bridge, then we follow continues along the Dudhkosi river, leaving National Park, we walk through beautiful Sherpa villages to the Lukla, where our Trekking end and we have to say goodbye with our crew and we celebrate together in the evening. Overnight at Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 22: Flight to Kathmandu (1340m.)
Early in the morning we leave Lukla and flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu we will be met with our staff and transferred to the Hotel. Afternoon we have free day for shopping or relax at Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 23: The sightseeing in Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Patan and Baudhanath)
Sightseeing tour through the UNESCO world heritage site; first of all we visit the Hindu temple Pashupatinath, which is one of the oldest Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is for the Hindus what Mecca is for the Muslims. Situated on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple was built in Pagoda Style with gilded roof and richly carved silver doors. Pashupatinath is the center of annual pilgrimage on the day of Shivaratri which falls in the month of February or March. We will also be able to see cremation grounds that lie on the bank of Bagmati behind the temple. Then we drive to the holiest place of Buddhist, Boudhanath Stupa one of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal; Boudhanath is one of the holiest structures imposing a height of 37 meters with three massive level Mandala style platforms. It is surrounded by colorful buildings housing families creating a friendly enclosure. The Stupa is visited every year by tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. Then afternoon we visit Patan City, Located about 5 km south of Kathmandu, Patan is one of 3 royal cities in the valley. A destination for connoisseurs of fine arts, Patan is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments. (B/L/D)
Day 24: Facultative programs to Bhaktapur or free day for shoping)
Today is time for shopping and relax at the hotel or we can book any optional program. Kathmandu offers many place to visit, Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan Temple are the most interesting site of Kathmandu to visit, which is belongs under the world heritage site of valley. (B/L/D)
Day 25: Departure and arrival in home land.
Today we transfer to the airport early in the morning or in evening and arrival in homeland. (B/-/-)
