Trip Overview
Group Size | 2-16 persons | Duration | 20 Days |
---|---|---|---|
Max Altitude | 5357 meters | Difficulty Level | D- Tough |
Places | Kathmandu , Phakding , Namche , Namche acclimatization , Gorak shep , Pheriche , Dole , Machermo , Gokyo , Kyangjuma , Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla) | ||
Activities | Monasteries visit , Trekking and Hiking , Side Trips and Acclimatization , Trekking | ||
Area | Everest Region , Gokyo lake | ||
Trip Style | Challenging , Trekking in Nepal , Trekking |
Call Us Anytime 01-4538341
info@footloosehimalaya.com
Arrive Kathmandu Nepal
Places Visited: Kathmandu
Activities:
The trip starts at a hotel in Kathmandu. Our tour leader will meet you at the airport and takes you to the hotel. There will be a briefing about treks.
Kathmandu:Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Places Visited:
Activities:
Sightseeing in Kathmandu. You may wish to visit the monkey temple at Swayambunath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world at Bodnath, or the most important Hindu temple in the valley at Pashupatinath, visit Durbar Square in the heart of the old city where the old Royal Palace, with its intricate woodcarving, is located. Outside is Kumari Chowk, home of the Kumari, the young girl who is revered as a living goddess. The whole area is a maze of temples and images. Leading away from the square in all directions are narrow alleys, full of the most amazing variety of shops and stalls. Sightseeing tours can be booked locally.
Drive Manthali, Fly to Lukla 2800m and trek to Phakding 2652m
Places Visited: Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla)
Activities:
Today morning we will drive to Manthali to take a Lukla flight. Lukla is the starting point for our trek. Reaching Lukla we will walk up north to the valley of Dudh Koshi. Further, we will drop down from the small plateau. Soon we will reach Phakding (2652m).
Trek to Namche
Places Visited: Namche
Activities:
Today the trail takes us through a beautiful forest walk with a magnificent view of mountains. We will cross the river several times and pass through the village of Benkar, Monzo, and Jorsale. We then, cross the final bridge and climb steeply up towards Namche (3440m).
Acclimatization Day
Places Visited: Namche acclimatization
Activities:
Today is the most important day to be acclimatized
Trek to Kyanjuma
Places Visited: Kyangjuma
Activities:
We will walk to the Everest View Hotel, the high point of the day at an altitude of 3880m. It offers a picturesque view of Everest and Ama Dablam. We then descend through the forest to Khumjung, where we will have our Lunch. After that, we will have a walk to the Kunde and explore Edmund Hilary Hospital. We will descend down to Kyanjuma(3600m).
Trek to Dole
Places Visited: Dole
Activities:
Following the early Morning Breakfast, we will continue our trek to Dole. We will cross the village of Tengboche and Mong La then we drop down to Phortse. Further, we will walk uphill till we reach Dole. Overnight at Dole (4200m)
Trek to Machermo
Places Visited: Machermo
Activities:
Today will be the short and easiest walk. The first half of the trek will offer a vast range of landscapes and a breathtaking view of mountains. Then the second part of the trek we will have to walk gradually uphill to Machhermo. In the afternoon we will have a short walk and exploration around Machhermo. Overnight at Machhermo (4470M).
Trek to Gokyo
Places Visited: Gokyo
Activities:
After breakfast, we will make our way to Gokyo. The trial mostly is Uphill. We will pass by the second Gokyo Lake before reaching to Hotel. We will spend some time here and head to Gokyo Valley. The trail offers beautiful views of Cho Oyu and other mountain ranges. We will walk on the Moraines beside the Ngozumpa Glacier and reach Gokyo valley. Overnight at Gokyo Valley (4790m)
Gokyo
Places Visited:
Activities:
After breakfast, we will hike to the Gokyo Ri peak. It is one of the best places to be in the Everest region. It offers a beautiful view of Gokyo Lakes with the surrounding mountains. We have to hike for around 3 hours to reach Gokyo Ri. Retracing the route, we will be back to the hotel we stayed at last night. We then have our lunch and some rest. After some rest, we will again walk toward Gokyo Lakes.
Trek to Thagnak
Places Visited:
Activities:
Today we will leave the beautiful Gokyo Valley. After Breakfast, we will trek down towards Thagnak. The trekking trails offer beautiful mountain views. We will pass the Lakes and cross the Glacier to reach Thagnak. Overnight at Thagnak (4700m).
Trek to Dzong La
Places Visited:
Activities:
We will make our way to the Dzong La. Before reaching Dzong La we will cross the Cho La Pass (5420m). The pass might be difficult if there is heavy snow. The Pass is steep and has a Glacier traverse on the eastern side. After crossing the Cho La pass, we will drop down the trail towards Dzong La.
Trek to Lobuche
Places Visited:
Activities:
Following the early morning breakfast, we will further continue our trek. Today we will trek up to the Lobuche, the trekking trail today follows the moraine of the glacier with the mesmerizing view of Kalapathar and Pumori. Walking for around 4 to5 hours we will reach Lobuche(4910m).
Trek to Gorak Shep-Visit Everest Base Camp
Places Visited: Gorak shep
Activities:
Today might be the most awaited day of our journey. Today we will be walking up to the Everest Base camp. With the morning breakfast, we will leave Lobuche and continue our walk to the Gorak Shep. The walk is very Pleasant with beautiful views of snow-capped mountains and the Khumbu glacier. We will walk through the Moraine section and then have a short descent which takes us to Gorak Shep. At Gorak Shep, we will have a short Break and further hike up to the Everest Base Camp. It takes around 2 hours from Gorak Shep to reach Base camp. Spending some quality time at Base Camp we will retrace the route back to Gorak Shep.
Trek to Pheriche
Places Visited: Pheriche
Activities:
After the Morning Breakfast, we will leave Gorak Shep and make our way to Pheriche. Retracing our steps to Lobuche further continue dropping down to Dugla. From Dugla we will take the right side of the trial and again drop down to the Pheriche Valley, where we will stay for the night. Sleeping altitude 4243m
Trek to Tynagboche
Places Visited:
Activities:
Leaving the Pheriche, we will cross a small bridge and have a short uphill climb and descend to join the Imja Khola Valley. We then, follow the valley down to Pangboche along the alpine meadow landscape. Further, we walk down to the river and Rhododendron Forest to the village of Dingboche and climb back up to Thyangboche. Overnight stay at Thyangboche (3600m).
Trek to Namche
Places Visited: Namche
Activities:
Leaving Thyangboche further we continue our way to the Namche Bazar. The trail today takes us to the beautiful undulating trail high above the Dudh Koshi river. Finally, we will reach Namche where we stay for the night.
Trek to Phakding
Places Visited: Phakding
Activities:
Retracing the same route, we walked a week before we will reach Phakding. Crossing the bridges several times and enjoying the beautiful views takes to the Namche.
Trek to Lukla
Places Visited: Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla)
Activities:
Today we will leave Phakding and trek to Lukla. We will be following the same trail, we walked on the first day of our trek. Lukla is our starting and ending point of the trek. In the afternoon we will visit around the Lukla
Fly Manthali and drive to Kathmandu
Places Visited:
Activities:
Early morning we will take a flight to Manthali and drive back to Kathmandu.
Depart Kathmandu
All necessary airport Pick up and drop off.
All necessary permits
Oxygen Backup
First aid medical Kit
All ground transportation as per the itinerary
Staff Insurance
Trekking Map
Accommodation Twin share room with breakfast in a 3 star hotel (as per itinerary)
Staff and porter insurance/ food/ lodge charge
RT Bags 1 per client
All accommodation (B&B twin sharing basis) with Breakfast during trek (As per Itinerary).
All domestic flights included (As per Itinerary).
International airfare to and from Kathmandu & Nepal visa fee
Personal expenses such as telephone
Any extra cost arising out of natural calamities or cancellation of the program
Tipping
All the lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and on trek days.
Personal trekking gear.
Personal Nature Expenses
Emergency rescue evacuation if needed.
The services not mentioned in “cost Includes
All type of insurance for participants
Personal medical insurance and Medicine
Sunglasses
Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Comfortable Hiking Shoes
Walking Pole
Torch Light
Visit Everest Base Camp on the Khumbu Glacier.
Climb Gokyo Ri for a marvelous view of Everest and more.
Climb Kala Pattar (5545m).