Tour Itinerary
Facts of the Trek:
Grade: Moderate
Best season: February, March, April, May, September, October, November
Per day walking: 5 – 6 hours
Type of Trek: Teahouse
Duration: 11 days
Maximum Elevation: 3850m
Trekking Highlights:
Views of mount Everest
Year round Extensive flora and fauna.
Unique hill cultures to explore.
Monastery in Tengboche
Numerous trekking peaks to climb
Connecting treks to remote areas.
Visit to the Hillary School in Khumjung
Suggested Trekking Itinerary:
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 the view of the high peaks. 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. 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 you will be at Jorsale (2830m) and after a long climb where you have the view 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. 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 checkpost 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. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Tengboche.
Day 07: Tengboche to Khumjung (3790m)
Ascending the trail towards Khumjung where once again you can see panoramic views. From here the trail descends to the eastern end of Khumjung village. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Khumjung.
Day 08: Khumjung to Phadking
Leaving Khumjung you trek back to Phadking. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Phadking.
Day 09: Phadking to Lukla
The trek retraces its steps back to Lukla, allowing you to get some last memorable mountain views along the way. Stay at Guest house- Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast. O/N at Lukla.
Day 10: Lukla to Kathmandu
Take a flight back to Kathmandu. Hotel B.B. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 11: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.