Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu free in the afternoon. Evening meal of local fare and to get acquainted with the group.
Day 2: Morning: Walking tour of Ason (an old spice market), walking through old busy streets of the capital, seeing the old Durbar (palace) Square. After the walking tour we will go to Kilroy's restaurant for lunch and briefing for the whole trek. Those who want to buy or hire equipment for the trek can do so after lunch at the nearby trek hiring shop. Rest of the afternoon free. Evening get together for drinks and briefing about the next morning's departure and go out for dinner.
Day 3: We fly to Lukla( 2,800m ) perched high on the side of the mountains and following our exciting landing, we start the trek. The small settlements are close together and you will find a tea house every kilometer or so through to the lovely little village of Phakding ( 2,600m ) with its large selection of lodges, as it is a common first night stop.
Day 4: The following day sees us following the Dudh Koshi river, cross a suspension bridge on the Kyashar Khola, pass through Monjo( 2,840m ) before entering Sagarmartha (Nepalese for Mt Everest) National Park. We soon start a long steep uphill climb to Namche Bazaar, ( 3,400m ) an important trading centre in the Khumbu region. This section of the trek must be taken very slowly to aid acclimatization
Day 5: We rise early and climb for views of Everest on our first rest day, which allows us time to look through the Sherpa museum and cultural centre.
In the afternoon we visit the home of 1 0f 2 remaining climbing Sherpas' who contributed towards the success of the Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa's famous climb.
Day 6: We trek to Thame( 3,700m ) where we will be staying in a lodge owned by Appa Sherpa,
who is the world record holder of 12 successful ascents of Everest.
Day 7: Trek to Machapuchare Base camp. (3480m)
Day 8: On and up to Khumjung ( 3,790 ) where we enjoy afternoon tea in the highest bakery in the world.
Day 9: We cross the Imja Khola on a suspension bridge, walk through Rhododendron forests and pass mani walls with their stone carvings before arriving at Pangboche( 3,860m )
Here we visit a 300 year old Gompa, (Monastery) the oldest in the Khumbu region and the highest point on this trek. In the afternoon we return to Deboche
Day 10: On the return leg we reach Kyangjuma ( 3,700m ) a tiny village near Sanasa.
Here we will be staying in a lodge owned by a two time Everest summiteer.
Day 11: Retracing our footsteps we pass through Namche Bazaar and, after the long downhill stretch, we follow the turbulent Dudh Koshi river to Monjo ( 2,840m ) where it meets the Kyashar Khola.
Day 12: We will enjoy a pleasant walk through the densely populated area between Phakding and Lukla to finally relax over a drink to celebrate your achievement and absorb the wonderful experiences you have shared.
Day 13: Another exhilarating flight from the top of the world you will be able to tell your grandchildren about lets us safely arrive back in the civilization that is Kathmandu.
To sleep or to party? that is the question. room only in Kathmandu.
Day 14: Free rest day to clean clothes, phone home, last minute shopping or just relax in a pub with a good book
Day 15: Tour Ends
