Tour Itinerary
Facts of the Trek:
Grade: Moderate
Per day walking: 5-6 hours
Duration: 12 days
Maximum height: 3850m
Best seasons: February, March, April, May, October, November
Start/Finish: Lukla
Trekking Highlights:
Stunning views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam and Lhotse
Traditional sherpa’s villages
Buddhist monasteries
Snow-capped peaks
Diverse range of wildlife and vegetation
Unique culture and Life style of Himalayan people
Day 01:Arrive at Kathmandu
On arrival in Kathmandu you are met by our representative who will transport you to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu for the night.
Day 02:Kathmandu City Tour
After having breakfast enjoy a guide sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. You will visit many Buddhist and Hindu temples which reflect the local culture and tradition of Nepalese society. In the evening you will return to the Hotel.
Day 03:Flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Trek to Phadking (2700m)
You have a scenic flight of 30 – 35 minutes to Lukla (2800m) from Kathmandu. In Lukla you can see the airline office and numerous lodges. The trail from Lukla leads you to Chablung (2700) and it descends steeply to the Tharo Kosi which is also known as Kusum Kangru Khola (river). Beyond the Tharo Kosi Bridge, the trail climbs to Ghat (2590) and again climbs to Phadking. In Phadking you can climb to the gompa to see your first view of the high peaks. Now you will really feeling like you have arrived in the Himalayan Kingdom. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Phadking.
Day 04:Phadking to Namche Bazaar (3420m)
From Phadking the trail follows the Dudh Koshi River and reaches Zamphuti. From here you can see excellent views of Thamserku peak. Then the trail climbs to Chomoa, the site of an agricultural project, an interesting place to have a look around and gain an insight into the farming way of life of these people. From Chomoa, the trail again climbs to Monjo (2840m) and enters the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park (1148sq km, established in 1976). Walking some distance up hill you will be at Jorsale (2830m) and after a long climb with views of Mt. Everest peeking over the ridge of Nuptse (7879m) the trail reaches the street of Namche Bazaar. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Namche Bazaar (3420m).
Day 05:Acclimatization in Namche (3420)
After having breakfast take some sightseeing around Namche Bazaar. Then you can hike to the Everest View Hotel, the ideal place to overview some of the outstanding mountains such as Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse etc. Make sure you have your camera to capture this moment. You can walk around the Khumjung valley, Hillery School and Khunde Hospital and then return back to Namche. In the centre of Namche you can visit the mountaineering museum and visit the Sagarmata Pollution Control Committee (SPCC). In Namche Bazaar you can spend some time interacting with the fun-loving Sherpa and Rai people. In Namche above the police check post you will see Sagarmatha National Park headquarters and if you want to look at the visitor centre it is open from 8am to 4pm except Saturdays and holidays. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Namche.
Day 06:Namche to Tengboche (3850m)
From Namche Bazaar the trail climbs up and down to Sanasa where the trail descends gradually to Teshinga and then it drops steeply to Phunki Thanga. Climbing two hours from Phunki Thanga you will reach Tengboche. Tengboche is a religious place for the Sherpa people and the entire Solukhumbu area. Here you will see the Tengboche Monastery which is one of the oldest monasteries in Nepal. Maybe you can get a chance to see the monks chanting and singing. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Tengboche.
Day 07:Hiking to Ama Dablam Base camp
From Tengboche climb gently observing views of the snow-capped mountains until you reach Ama Dablam Base Camp. Ama Dablam is one of the most fascinating and splendid mountains sit there awhile and soak up the inspiring mountain atmosphere and take away an experience of lifetime. Trek back to Tengboche. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Tengboche.
Day 08:Tengboche to Namche
Trek back to Namche. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Namche.
Day 09:Namche to Phadking
Trek back to Phadking. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Phadking.
Day 10:Phadking to Lukla
Trek back to Lukla. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Lukla.
Day 11:Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu. Hotel B.B. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 12:Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.