15 Days/ 14 nights

This two week expedition will take you from the crowded streets of Kathmandu through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world to the foot of the highest mountain on Earth - Mt Everest. Reaching Everest is a feasible goal for most fit trekkers; each individual will leave with memories that will last a lifetime.

Trekking Itinerary Day Location Day 1 Kathmandu Arrival Day 2 Kathmandu – Lukla, flight Lukla – Phakding Day 3 Phakding – Namche Bazaar Day 4 Namche acclimatization day Day 5 Namche – Tengboche Day 6 Tengboche – Pheriche Day 7 Pheriche – Lobuche Day 8 Lobuche – Kalapattar – Gorakshep Day 9 Gorakshep – Pangbuche Day 10 Pangbuche – Namche Bazaar Day 11 Namche Bazaar – Phakding Day 12 Phakding – Lukla Day 13 Lukla – Kathmandu, flight Day 14 Free day in Kathmandu Day 15 End of trip

Highlights: 11 days trekking, tent camping or lodges 03 nights hotel in Kathmandu Return flight, Kathmandu to Lukla Fly in to Lukla and walk to the Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar, the monastery at Tengboche and on to Everest. the itinerary allows important time for acclimatisation.   Trekking Profile (click to enlarge)

Adventure Everest Kala Pattar Trek

Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, which is known in Nepal as "Sagarmatha" the goddess mother of the world, has long been the greatest attraction for nature lovers and trekkers alike. Solukhumbu, the heartland of the Everest Region and an integral part of the Himalayan mystique, thus provides a welcome destination for these adventurers.

Throughout this trek trekkers are overwhelmed with views of unbelievable peaks, Buddhist monasteries, and friendly Sherpa villages. Perhaps some may even have a glance of the Yeti! The local people believe that the Pangboche Monastery actually has in its possession the real scalp of this Himalayan legend.

As we proceed slowly to allow for maximum acclimation, we will have plenty of opportunity to visit monasteries and sherpa homes of this region. Most of our Sherpa crew come from the Sherpa households of this area. Incredible views of Everest and the surrounding peaks are the inescapable fare while we ascend Kala Patthar.

Trip Profile:
15 Day Trip
03 Nights in Kathmandu
11 Days of Everest Trekking

Graded: moderate

ITINERARY:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1200m)

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met at the airport and brought to your downtown hotel. While in Kathmandu we will take you on a fascinating tour of the city, visiting Buddhist and Hindu shrines reflecting ancient local traditions. There will be time to explore the city's many charms on your own as well. A traditional Nepali welcome dinner will follow shortly after a pre-trek briefing by the trekking staff manager. Overnight in the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day-02: We take flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m), then take an easy walk to Phakding (2550m) Over night in lodge.

Day-03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3445m)

After breakfast in the morning, you walk north up Dudh Kosi valley with gentle ups and downs up to the benker village where one can see a beautiful stone carved prayer wall. Then the trail is interspersed with magnificent rhododendron trees and old growth forest. The trail follows gradually up to the village of Jorsale where an Army check point is located and the national park entrance ticket is issued. The trail goes gradually up to the confluence of two rivers, Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi. Crossing the bridge, the trail goes steeply about 3 to 4 hours till Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is situated in the lap of Khumbu Himal range, about 241km north-east of Kathmandu. This is the home of the legendary Sherpas who have won international renown as being the sturdy climbers to scale the highest peaks with their indomitable will.

Day-04: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar (3445m)

This day rest for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar and excursion around the places. After breakfast, we may take a side trip onto a ridge and to the Everest View Hotel offering some of the best views of the high Himalayas including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. We then come down to Namche Bazaar to enjoy our rest day to allow for maximum acclimatization on our way up to the Everest area. A pleasant day can be spent exploring the surrounding areas, talking to the friendly Sherpa people and simply enjoying the incredible scenery.

Day-05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3867m)

Today, you walk along the very pleasant trail under the soaring peak of Thamserku and steadily descend to the Imja khola and will stop for lunch at Phunki Tanga where there are series of water driven prayer wheels. In the afternoon, we climb steadily for about 2½ hours to Tengboche Monastery. The monastery is literally surrounded by snow capped mountains, yaks graze in the small meadows and the monks are chanting the prayer "OM MANI PADMI HUM" inside the monastery. Probably, the most beautiful place... offers majestic views of Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Mount Everest, Lhotse Shar etc.

Day-06: Tengboche to Pheriche (4240m)

Leaving Tengboche the trail drops down through the conifer forest past a small settlement of Debuche and a small nunnery. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Imja Khola, the trail ascends gently up to Pangbuche at 3985m where we stop for lunch. The trail goes continue along the yak pasture through a wide valley up to the settlement of Pheriche. The scenery will be superb the whole day.

Day-07: Pheriche to Lobuche (4930m)

Today we walk up a small ridge and then contour round the base of the Khumbu glacier and have lunch at Dughla. From here the views of Cholatse and Tawache are stunning. You will contour the moraine to the foot of the Lobuche Peak.

Day-08: Lobuche to Kala Pattar (5545m) and get back to Gorak Shep.

Today, very early in the morning from Lobuche, you start to walk along the Khumbu glacier moraine again. The actual distance is not so far but you go very slowly to compensate for the altitude, stopping at Gorek Shep to drink some tea. Continue up to Kala Pattar at an elevation of 5545m. The view surpasses anything you imagine... all around us flow huge glacier ice. The mountains of Pumori (7145m), Lingtren (6697m) and Khumbutse (6623m) separate us from Tibet and just over the Lho La pass you see the huge rock of Changtse (7550m) in Tibet itself. But the queen of all them towers over everyone is Sagarmatha (Mt.Everest / 8850m) . This is the roof top of the world. After exploring with breath-taking view on the top, you come down to Gorak Shep and will retrace the same way back to Gorak Shep.

Day-09: Gorak Shep to Pangbuche (3985m)

Today, the trail gradually descend down to Pangbuche, retrace your trek to Lukla.

Day-10: Pangbuche to Namche Bazaar (3445m)

After breakfast in the morning, the trail goes down to the Imja Khola via Tengboche monastery then short climb up for 2½ hours, then a bit up and down to Namche Bazaar. The Himalayan pheasant can be seen on these hillsides with its iridescent, multicoloured plumage.

Day-11: Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2550m)

You will retrace your steps to Phakding leaving your footprints in Yeti's country.

Day-12: Phakding to Lukla (2800m)

We take an easy trail through sherpa villages to Lukla and overnight in the lodge.

Day-13: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight.

Today, you have to take your breakfast early in the morning, and have a short walk onto the Lukla airstrip and fly back to Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu, you will transfer to the hotel and overnight in the hotel.

Day-14: This day free for personal activities.

Day-15: Free or transfer to the Int'l airport for journey out.

Cost includes:

Two nights hotel in Kathmandu, airport arrival/departure transport services land & air transportation as per trek itinerary (Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu air ticket $200USD), meal three times in a day, guide, porters, entrance permit, insurance for Nepalese staffs, and accommodation in the tents for camping treks and in lodges for Tea House treks.

Cost does not include:

Hard drinks, cold drinks, sleeping bag, tips for guide/ porters, hotel in Kathmandu except two nights offered after upon arrival at international airport and return from the trek, rescue helicopter if used during the trek (travel insurance recommended!), international airfare.

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