Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Overnight at Alpine Hotel and Apartment or similar (No meals)
Day 2: Acclimatize in Kathmandu
After breakfast we depart the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the “city of glory.” Afterwards we visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas, Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva & then later we visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa. Welcome dinner in the evening.
Overnight at Alpine Hotel and Apartment or similar (B)
Day 3: Fly to LUKLA (2800m); trek to PHAKDING (2610m) 2-3 hours trek; 200m descent, 50m ascent
Early morning flight from Kathmandu International Airport to Lukla Airport and trek to Phakding. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 4: Trek to NAMCHE (3420m) 5-6 hours/1000m ascent, 100m descent
Heading for the Namche Bazar, we cross through the hamlet of Zamphute and Tok Tok to see dazzling Thamserku. Further we make our way between the bluff to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO site. Crossing through the last village of Jorsale, a steep stepped path leads us to an amazing high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge, and just before this bridge, the Dudhkoshi is met by its tributary, the Bhote Koshi. Beginning the final steps uphill slowly we reach the heights of Namche from where we can have first look at Mt. Everest, peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge, and finally after about 1.5km/0.9mile) we reach Namche Bazar. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 5: Acclimatize at NAMCHE
We have an acclimatization day at Namche Bazar. To help our body better adapt to the high altitude, we can take short walks to snowy mountains of Kwangde, Khumbu peak, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 6: Trek PANGBOCHE (3860m)
The trail between Phortse and Pangboche is not the main trail and so is quite narrow in spots with literally a 300-400m sheer drop to the Imja Khola below. The oldest monastery of the Khumbu region, the Riwa Gompa is located at upper Pangboche. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 7: Trek DINGBOCHE (4360m)
Following the Imja Khola the trial climbs towards the village of Shomare. Crossing through the yak pasture and herdsmen’s stone huts at Orsho and Tsuro Wog, we turn right where the trail descends to a point near the confluence of Imja Khola and Khumbu Khola. Finally climbing a low ridge, we reach the sprawling settlement of Dingboche. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 8: Acclimatize DINGBOCHE
We have an acclimatization day again in Dingboche. This day we hike to the Chukhung valley making our way up the Imja Khola valley and climb Chukhung Ri, a rocky hill behind the village and return to Dingboche. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 9: Trek LOBUCHE (4930m)
On the trail to Lobuche, we will pass by a place called Dusa reach Dughla and then to Chupki Lhara. At the top of the valley is Chola Lake where we get a glimpse of blue waters from high trails. From Chupki Lhara, the trail drops to the Khumbu glacier moraine after which we see three great peaks-Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori straight in front. Now walking the final steps along a murmuring stream we reach Lobuche. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 10: Trek GORAK SHEP (5160m) and EBC (5340m) and back to GORAK SHEP
The 60m/200ft ascent takes us to the top of the lateral moraine wall of the Changri glacier, to a level spot called Thangma Riju from where there is a spectacular 360-degree panorama of the mountains all around. The trail now crosses the moraine of the Changri glacier, we reach Gorak Shep. From Gorak Shep, we move towards EBC. Walk by the shallow blue waters of Gorak Shep lake. We descend back to Gorak Shep. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 11: Trek KALA PATTHAR (5545m); return trek PHERICHE (4240m)
Finally, this is our date with Everest, the climax of the trek. Crossing through the wide sandy bed of the dried-up lake and steep zigzags we ascend about 100m to have the great view of Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse. As the climb begins again, we get a grand view of the Khumbu glacier and Nuptse massif and finally we climb to the rocky viewpoint of Kala Patthar. It’s a slow tough climb but every meter ascended is rewarded by a bit more of Everest and finally, we find ourselves sitting on the Kala Patthar rocks in the middle of an unbelievable Himalayan Panorama. Retracing the way we came up we pass through Gorak Shep, Lobuche, and from Dughla, instead of moving towards Dingboche, we descend to Pheriche making our way along Khumbu Khola. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 12: Trek back TENGBOCHE (3870m)
From Pheriche, the trail descends to Tsuro Wog from where we again start the descending path retracing the way we came up proceeding through Orsho, Shomare, and upper Pangboche and finally to a most beautiful place of Tengboche. The Tengboche monastery is Khumbu’s largest gompa. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 13: Trek back NAMCHE BAZAR
From Tengboche, we move towards Phunki Tenga and now descend to Sanasa and Kyangjuma and then finally to Namche Bazar. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 14: Trek back LUKLA
Our final day’s trekking follows the Dudh Kosi down to Lukla retracing the way we came up. Overnight at Tents (BLD)
Day 15: Fly back KATHMANDU
Flyback from Lukla to Kathmandu and drop at the hotel. In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip.
Overnight at Alpine Hotel and Apartment or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 16: Fly back HOME or extend your HOLIDAYS
Meals: Breakfast