Day 01:
Arrive Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02:
Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley, taking in
such sights as Swayambhunath, one of world’s most glorious, ancient,
enigmatic and holiest of Buddhist Chaitya, Bouddhanth, a colossal and
ancient Stupa; Guheshwari, which is where Sati, the consort of Siva,
immolated herself due to her father’s insult and Pashupatinath with two
tiered golden roof and silver doors.
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu
(1,310m) - Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours).
Early morning transfer to
airport for flight to Lukla. The flight into Lukla is a lifetime
experience, in itself. The airfield is on a slope and the difference
between the two ends of the runway is about 60 meters! Here, you will
meet with your trekking crew and identify your gear. Then, after lunch
we will begin the trek for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi River to the
village of Phakding 2,610 m. Camp or Lodge overnight.
Day 04: Trek Phakding
to Namche (3,440m) (5-6 hrs).
We continue north up the
Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where we officially enter the Sagarmatha
National Park. After we have cleared our trekking permits, we continue
along the trail, crossing the Bhote Kosi River to begin the steep climb
up to Namche Bazaar 3,440m. This is the administrative centre of the
Sagarmatha National Park and the hub of Sherpa society. We will also get
glimpses of Mt. Everest from the trail along the way.
Day 05: Rest day at
Namche for acclimatization.
Namche is the famous
picturesque Sherpa village and we will spend a day at rest, or to enjoy
walking round the village and visiting the Sherpa museum. Overnight Camp
or Lodge.
Day 06: Trek Namche to
Tengboche (3,860m) (5 hrs).
Our trek today will afford
us incredible views of the soaring peaks of Thamserku as we steadily
descend to the Imja Khola and have lunch at Phunki. Here, we will see a
series of water driven prayer wheels. After lunch will begin our 2 hr
ascent to the famous Tengboche Monastery (3,860m) -one of the most
beautiful places in the world. Overnight Camp or Lodge.
Day 07: Trek Tengboche to Pheriche (4,312m)
(5 hrs).
We set off up to Imja
Khola valley towards Pangboche at 3,900m and stop for lunch. Later, we
will visit the Monastery and look at the Yeti scalp before moving on
towards the summer village of Pheriche (4,260m). Overnight Camp or
Lodge.
Day 08: Trek Pheriche
to Lobuche (4,920m) (4-5 hrs).
We ascend up a small ridge
and contour around the base of Khumbu Glacier and stop for lunch at
Dhugla (4,600m). After lunch, we take a steep ascent to the terminal
moraine of the glacier from where the views are breathtaking. We
continue again along the moraine and overnight at the foot off the
Lobuche Ice Fall (4,930m). Overnight Camp or Lodge.
Day 09: Trek Lobuche to
Gorakshep (5,140m) (4 hrs).
Our trekking distance
today is not so far, but we will wake early in the morning and move
forward to Gorek Sherpa for our next night stop. Overnight Camp or
Lodge.
Day 10: Hike up to Kalapatthar / Everest
Base Camp / Retrace your steps to Lobuche (4,920m) (8 hrs).
Our climb today, takes up up Kala Patthar, a
steep ascent, which enables us to get uninterrupted views of Everest
Peak. Kala Patthar lies at 5,545m. The mountains of Pumori (7,145m),
Lingtren (6,697m) and Khumbutse (6,623m) separate us from Tibet and just
over the Lho La pass we see the huge face of Changtse (7,750m). We then
retrace our steps and head back to Lobuche.
Day 11: Trek to Chhukung (4730m / 7 hrs)
From Lobuche, we then head east into the
Chhukhung Valley, which lies directly under an incredible rock wall that
links Nuptse with Lhotse. From here you will also have magnificent views
of the incredible Amadablam (6856 m.), probably the most photographed
mountain in Nepal.
Day 12: Island Peak Base Camp (4 hrs)
Today, we trek along the Imja Khola to
Pareshaya Gyab, a pleasant site by a small lake with fine views of the
Lhotse Glacier and Nuptse-Lhotse wall. You will reach the Base Camp of
Imja Tse today. Once camp has been set up you will be free to get your
climbing gear in order and get organized for your ascent of the peak
tomorrow.
Day 13: Summit Island Peak (6160m). Return
to Base Camp.
You will start early for the summit. The going
gets difficult once you reach the bottom of the steep icefall below the
summit. Great care and caution must be exercised while scaling the wall
to emerge on the ridge leading to the summit. After the summit, you will
descend back down to the Base Camp.
Day 14: Contingency Day/ Return to Chhukung
(4730m).
As the wether can be unpredictable, we have
added an extra day in case the weather is not clear for summit, the
previous day. If all is fine, we return back to Chhukung.
Day 15: Trek to Namche (3,440m) (4 hrs).
The trail today will descend quite steeply as
we head back down towards Namche. To get to camp, there will be a steep
climb to reach our overnight stop.
Day 16: Trek Namche to Phakding (2,610m).
(3-4 hours).
We trek down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi
to the small village of Phakding. Overnight Camp or Lodge.
Day 17: Phakding to Lukla (2,840m) (3 hrs).
Trek further to the mountain airstrip at Lukla
to catch your return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting your
trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You would be
expected to join in the singing and the dancing! Overnight Camp or Lodge
at Lukla.
Day 18: Flight: Lukla (2,840m) - Kathmandu
(1,310m). Hotel Overnight.
Day 19: Free day to explore, and enjoy
Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.
Day 20: Final Departure.
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