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Ultimate Everest Trek
With eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountains vistas. The Everest trek is justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain but also for its friendly Local people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, Start festivals and monasteries. The Sagarmatha National Park is rich with flora and fauna, but the existence of the yeti remains a mystery.
Basic Information Accommodations Lodges/campgrounds both are suitable Ethnic People Sherpa/Rai/Magar/Tibetan & Tamang Geography Mountains/Countryside/forests/villages Highest Altitude 5550 meter Level of Difficulty Adventure Maximum Climb 1500 meter Maximum Descend 1390 meter Religions Hinduism/Buddhism and Shamanism Total of Days on Trek 20 days Transportation By Air Trek Distance 190 km
Notes
- Between 2 clients we provide one porter if you need an extra porter, the cost will be extra
- It is also our company policy that one porter carries no more than 15.5 kilos to secure his own safety and health
- If you are looking for extra activities like
- Paragliding, boating, mountain biking, rafting, bungy jumping or visit to Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha
- please let us know and we will do our best to arrange it for you
- Altitude, distance and trekking times are only approximate
Tour Itinerary
Day One Kathmandu to Lukla flight (2840m) and trek to Phakding (2610m) Flight distance 30m. Hiking distance 3 to 4 hours You will first begin your experience by flying from Kathmandu to Lukla. Flying over the Himalaya’s gives you an inspiring view. From Lukla you will start the trek along the Dudhkoshi (Milk River). Running along both sides of the trail is rhododendron forests and the aroma of evergreen oak. As you start to see snowy peaks, the trek gradually becomes more challenging. Day Two Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3480m) Hiking distance 5 to 6 hours The trail continues north up the Dudhkoshi valley to Jorsalle, where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park. There is an entrance station just beyond the village where trekking permits are checked and National Park fees collected. We continue along the trail, cross the Bhotekoshi River and climb steeply to Namche Bazaar 3500 m. Remember to look out for glimpses of Mt.Everest early on the trail. Day Three Rest day at Namche Bazaar We have a rest day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize. 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 Four Namche Bazaar to Thame (3650m) Hiking distance 4 to 5 hours Perhaps one of the most fascinating days of the trek, we travel to the village of Thame (12,464'). This gives us an intimate view of Sherpa culture while visiting a traditional home. Interestingly enough a number of famous climbing Sherpas have come from Thame. The 'Thame' experience is one rarely afforded to trekkers. Day Five Thame to Khumjung (3753m) Hiking distance 4 to 5 hours Waking early we climb to the Thame monastery and further explore local Buddhism. We tour this 400-year-old gompa and learn about its inner workings and the lives of its monks. As we tour the monastery we discuss the wall paintings and artifacts that are central to Buddhist practice. Before departure we will hopefully have the opportunity to meet and receive a blessing from the Thame Rinpoche (head priest). We return the same way close top namche and the we climb to Syangboche, then trek to two serene Sherpa villages, Khumjung and Khunde 3890 m where Sir Edmund Hillary established his first hospital and Khumjung 3790 m where he established a school, both in the early sixties. The Khumjung Gompa possesses what is supposed to be a Yeti skull. Day Six Khumjung to Dole (4200m) Hiking distance 4 to 5 hours Leaving the main trail to Mt. Everest, we climb high on a ridge to 4000m past a large chorten at the village of Mong, said to be the birthplace of the saint Lama Sange Dorje, the reincarnate lama of Rongbuk Monastory in Tibet who introduced Buddhism to Khumbu. From there we descend to the village of Phortse Tenga by the Dudh Kosi (river). From Phortse the trai climbs steeply through forests of rhododendrons and then stands of juniper and large conifers as the altitude increases. We pass through Sherpa kharkas (high pasture summer settlements used by Sherpas to graze their herds of yaks allowing their lower winter pastures to recover) and the villages of Tongba 3950m and Gyele 3960m to Dole. We have great views of Khumbila and Tawachee peaks throughout the day. Day Seven Dole to Machhermo (4450m) Hiking distance 4 to 5 hours Today we have 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 camp at Machhermo 4410 m. It was here in 1974 that a yeti supposedly killed three yaks and attacked a Sherpa woman. So watch out for Yeti in this area. Day Eight Machhermo to Gokyo (4790m.) Hiking distance 4 to 5 hours This is your first real day at high altitude and the trekking today may be described as moderate to difficult. However, the going is slow (in fact, it is recommended that you walk slowly to avoid exhausting yourself). 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. Gokyo is a typical kharka stone houses and stone walled pastures. Day Nine Rest and Explore around Gokyo-RI (5360m.) 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. The next day we will explore further up the valley Of the Ngozumpa Glacier and visit two glacial lakes. The really fit can climb to the top of nameless peak 5800m overlooking the two lakes. Day Ten Goykyo to Chhyugima (5330m.) (Dragnag) (4700m.) Hiking distance 3 to 4 hours A long day and the most difficult part of this 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 which opens up to a wide shallow valley leading to our camp at Kharka Chhyugima 5170m.
Day Eleven Chhyugima to Dzonglha (4830m.m.) Hiking distance 8 to 9 hours 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 our camp at Dzhongla Kharka 4730 m, a high altitude summer pasture directly beneath the north wall of Cholatse Peak 6440 m. Day Twelve Dzonglha to Lobuche (4910m.) Hiking distance 4 to 5 hours 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 in memory of Sherpas who died on expeditions to Everest and on to our camp at Lobuche 4930m. Day Thirteen Excursion to Kala Pattar (5550m.) Overnight (O/N at Gorkshep (5140m.) Hiking distance 5 to 6 hours 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 all present themselves in a 360 degree panorama. Day Fourteen Spare Day or Excursion to Everest Base Camp if there are any climbers just return from Everest expedition Spare day for rest and recreation or excursions or washing or whatever. It may be used as a catch up day if we are running behind time; things don't always turn out as planned in the Himalayas. Day Fifteen Gorakshep to Dingboche (4320m) Hiking distance 4 to 5 hours Return trek to Lobuje 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 Sixteen Dingboche to Chhukung Hiking distance 3 hours Excursions around Chhukung 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. An alternative excursion is to Pareshaya Gyab, the base camp for assaults on Imja Tse formerly known as Island Peak. Day Seventeen Chhukung to Tengboche (3860m.) Hiking distance 5 to 6 hours From Chhukung we descend the valley of the Imja Khola, trek through the village of Dingboche with its stone walled potatoe fields, down alpine pastures through the kharkas of Tsura, Orsho and Shomare to the village of Pangboche, the highest year round settlement in the valley. The Pangboche Gompa (monastery) is the oldest in the Khumbu and once used to boast the skull and hand of a Yeti, (stolen in 1991) Day Eightteen Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) Hiking distance 4 to 5 hours From Tengboche 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 Nineteen Namche to Lukla (2840m.) Hiking distance 7to 8 hours We retrace our trek down along the gorge of the DudhKoshi to at Lukla to catch our return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting our trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You will be invited and expected to join in the singing and the dancing!! It's great fun! Day Twenty Lukla to Kathmandu Flight distance 40m. The flight back to Kathmandu leaves before 10 00am. It can sometimes fluctuate according to weather conditions. The ride is approximately 40min.
Pakages Offered:
Standard Package Cost Includes
- All necessary Trekking permits
- English speaking Trekking guide
- Necessary supporters
- Accommodation during the trip
- Kathmandu to lukla Flight ticket for you and your staff
- Lukla to Kathmandu flight Ticket for you and your staff
- Food for trekking period (Breakfast/lunch & dinner)
- Insurance for trekking staff
- Departures taxes in the airport domestic only
- Personal equipment for Trekking
- Personal Insurance for travel to Nepa
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Trekking Sleeping bag
- Donation in monasteries/temples/schools etc.
- Bar bills/Mineral water
- Personal expenses
- Tipping (Tips)
Budget Package Cost Includes
- All necessary Trekking permits
- English speaking Trekking guid
- Necessary supporters
- Accommodation during the trip
- Kathmandu to lukla flight ticket for you and your staff
- Lukla to Kathmandu flight Ticket for you and your staff
- Departures taxes in the airport domestic only
- Insurance for trekking staff
- Food for trekking period (Breakfast/lunch & dinner)
- Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
- Personal equipment for Trekking
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Trekking Sleeping bag
- Donation/monasteries/temples& schools etc
- Personal expenses
- Bar bills/Mineral water
- Tipping (Tips)
