Trip Highlights

• Our most experience guide of the route is leading this trip as per above Fix departure schedule. If you like customized trip itinerary & services, please contact us.
• This is a geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating trip passing from the local villages of the lower hills to the Sherpas of the Everest region.
• The mountain views are sensational including Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8511m), Makalu (8463m) and of course Mt. EVEREST (8,848m)
• This trip would appeal to anyone who is looking for adventure technical climbing trip in a remote Everest region of Nepal. The route heads to Lukla, one of the main town in the region
• We led this trip in previous years and have modified the itinerary based on our synergized experiences. We will be able to answer any questions you might have.

Cost includes: En country (Nepal) generally all major trip expenses such as welcome in airport and transfer to hotel, hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu, all meals with lodge and a guide during trip time, porters, climbing permits, Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu round trip domestic flight tickets for full package, for base camp and above services are limited …

Brief Itinerary

In the morning after breakfast at 9 AM, we host a Pre-Trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduced your trip Guide mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about your trip and to introduce you to other participants. This includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip. Please advise us if you will be arriving late and are therefore unable to attend the pre-trip meeting.

In THE PRE-TRIP MEETING, All passengers MUST bring:

Itinerary Detail

DAY 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU (A)
Airport representative of Eco-friendly Trek will meet; well-come you with flower beat and transfer you by private vehicle to your hotel. The rest of the day at leisure to adjust to the culture shock of medieval Kathmandu, with its bustling bazaars interspersed with shrines and temples and interesting architecture. In the evening you can either eat in at your hotel or venture out to one of the many restaurants in Thamel. Overnight.

DAY 02: GUIDE INTRODUCTION, PACKING/PERMIT FINALIZATION (A,B)

DAY 03: FLY TO LUKLA, TREK TO CHUOMA (2,743m). 5-6 hours. (A,B,L,D)
You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. This is one of the most spectacular flights in the world. As you fly east, the snow line of the Himalayan range to the north, will be on your left, with the rugged foothills of Nepal immediately below and stretching away to the south on your right. Lukla is situated high above the river on a shelf at 2,800m, and arriving there is a one off experience because the runway is on a slope and there is a difference of almost 60 metres between its lower and upper ends which all makes for an interesting landing! On arrival you can have a cup of tea while your staff sort out your baggage. From the airstrip you will head north-west, through the village of Lukla and descend to the Dudh Khosi river at Phakding (2,652m). The path leads upstream along the valley, through areas of conifer trees and several more small villages. Another 2-3 hours walking will bring you to Chumoa, a small and picturesque village of about 25 houses located below Thamserku mountain (6,618m) at an altitude of about 9,301ft/2,835m and close to the entrance to the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park. Overnight lodge.

DAY 04: TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,445m). 6 hours. (A,B,L,D)
A principal benefit of walking as far as Chumoa on the first day is that you can walk up the steep hill to Namche when fit and fresh in the early morning. Shortly after leaving Chomoa you cross the Monjo Khola and continue to the park gates of the Sagarmartha National Park where you complete entry formalities. You then walk on alongside the river to arrive at the confluence of the Imja Drangka and the Nangpo Drangpo, which combine to form the Dudh Khosi. Crossing the river on a high bridge you start the steep climb to Namche. Near the halfway point up the hill, if the sky is clear, your first views of Everest and Lhotse come into sight. You then continue the climb, less steeply now, to Namche. Namche is the largest and most prosperous village in the Khumbu. Thamserku (6,618m) and Kwangde (6,224m) loom to the east and west and the sacred mountain Khumbila (5,707m) dominates the skyline to the north behind the village. The narrow streets at its centre are a mixture of traditional and modern, with Sherpa homes mingled with cafes, handicraft shops and shops selling or renting trekking and climbing equipment, foodstuffs and vegetables, tennis shoes and Tibetan boots. Don’t be surprised if, after the exertion of the climb and the rise in elevation, you feel a little tired and head-achey. You will feel better after a cup of tea and a rest. Overnight lodge. 

DAY 05: TREK TO THAME (3,801m). 3-4 hours. (A,B,L,D)
Today you head north-west, up the Nangpo Drangpo valley (Bhote Khosi). As you walk up the valley, up to your left you have fine views of Kwangde (6,343m) and the waterfalls cascading off its flanks. You continue high above the river, the Bhote Khosi, on a contouring trail through fine rhododendron forest. Watch out along here for colorful Impeyan Pheasant (the Nepalese national bird) and small deer. Just before the village of Thamo you cross a side valley (Kyajo Kola) and from there you can look back for fine views of Thamserku (6,648m) and Kusum Kangru (6,370m). You might choose to visit the little nunnery passed just as you leave the village. Leaving Thamo you continue up the valley, still staying high above the river before descending to cross the river near some Buddhist rock paintings. For the final part of the walk you climb alongside a small stream to arrive at the cultivated fields in front of Thame village. This is where Tenzing Norgay, the first Sherpa ever to climb Mt. Everest, lived for many years with his first wife. If you are still feeling energetic on arrival you could make the short climb (about 1 hour) to Thame monastery clinging to the cliff side above the village in a truly spectacular location. The monks here have a Mani Rimdu festival every year in the late spring. You climb to the top of the ridge above the village and then ascend left to the monastery. From the monastery terrace there are fantastic views back down the valley of the mountains beyond Namche. As you descend from the monastery it is worth while walking to the end of the ridge to look up the valley towards the Nangpa La, a pass to leading to Tibet and a principal trade route between Nepal and Tibet for many hundreds of years. Overnight lodge.

DAY 06: REST/ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN THAME (A,B,L,D)
A chance to walk and explore further up the valley. This will provide much needed acclimatization. Overnight lodge.

DAY 07: TREK FROM THAME TO LUNGDEN (14,272ft/4350m) 5-6 hours (A,B,L,D)
Today you leave the main trail, and enjoy the peace and relative solitude of this little trekked valley. You begin today’s walk uphill for about ¼ hr. You round a bend and see the attractive, moderately sized village of Tangmote. You descend to the village and pass a huge chorten as you continue along a very well-trodden, wide path. The trail is strewn with mani walls and a small chorten as you progress through the village. After about an hour you walk parallel to the village of Yellajung on the other side of the Bhote Koshi. The trail continues on a gentle, ascending path on the hillside above Bhote Koshi. After approx. 2hrs walking you come to the village of Tharngga at 13,100ft/4,000m. You will start to feel the altitude here. Tarngga comprises a sprawling collection of stone houses, and you have superb views of Kongde Ri as you look down the trail. A further 45 minutes or so on a gradually rising trail brings you to Marlung, 13,779ft/4200m, where you will probably stop for lunch. A rough, ascending, pebble-strewn path marked sporadically with red arrows, brings you in an hour to Lungden –14,271ft/4350m. Overnight lodge.

DAY 08: TREK TO GOKYO (15,716ft/4790m) OVER THE RENJO LA (17,521ft/5340m)(7-8 hours) (A,B,L,D)
Today’s walk is challenging. You leave Lungden, and a fairly stiff climb for an hour or so brings you to a lake. You continue ascending for a couple ofhours until you reach Black Lake and the col. Here you can see your objective, the Renjo La, and its prayer flags some 800ft/250m above. The trail is now very good – stone steps almost all the way to the pass. Itzig-zags across the hillside, and you will really feel the altitude here. It takes approx 5/6 hrs to reach the pass. The descent to Gokyo will take approx 3hrs, and the first part is often snow covered and moderately steep. It is marked with cairns. Eventuallythe path becomes a good trail which leads to the Dudh Pokhari Lake and Gokyo. Overnight lodge.

DAY 09: REST DAY IN GOKYO/ GOKYO RI (17,585ft/5,360m) (A,B,L,D)
You can enjoy tremendous views from nearby Gokyo Ri. Unlike Kala Pattar from Lobuche where you have a long walk in to make the climb, the foot of Gokyo Ri lies just 5 minutes away from the lodges at Gokyo, across the stream that feeds the lake. A two to three-hour 'huff and puff' on a zig - zagging trail leads to the summit from where the views are well worth all the effort involved. There are good views of Everest (29,028ft/8,848m)which shows its summit and northern flank and Makalu (27,798ft/8,475m) is seen further to the east. To the north is Cho Oyu (26,741ft/8,153m) and all around snows, ice, glacial moraines and other giants can be seen. Below is the village of Gokyo, the picturesque Gokyo lakes and the debris littered surface of the huge Ngozumba Glacier. Descend to Gokyo for lunch. In the afternoon you may take a well-earned rest or take a walk further north beside the glacier towards the Gokyo Valley’s fourth and fifth lakes. Overnight lodge.

DAY 10: RICH TO PHARI LAPCHA BASE CAMP (A,B,L,D)
DAY 11: HIGH CAMP & REGURN TO BASE CAMP (A,B,L,D)
DAY 12: HIGH CAMP (A,B,L,D)
DAY 13: SUMMIT AND BACK TO BASE CAMP (A,B,L,D)
DAY 14: SPARE DAY (A,B,L,D)
DAY 15: TREK BACK TO MACHHERMO (A,B,L,D)
DAY 16: TREK BACK TO KHUMJUNG (A,B,L,D)

DAY 17: TREK BACK TO CHUOMA (2,743m). 5-6 hours. (A,B,L,D)
From Tengboche the trail drops sharply down to the Dudh Koshi River and the village of Phunki, where we cross the river, and up toward Namche Bazaar, winding high above the river with views north towards Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse. You then descend into Namche before making the knee crunching descent back down to the valley. The warmer climate should offer a good opportunity to finally shed a layer or two. You will still have wonderful views, and the chance to relax in slightly warmer valley surroundings. Trek back down the Dudh Kosi valley for a short way past the checkpoint at Jorsale to CHUMA. Overnight lodge.

DAY 18: TREK BACK TO LUKLA (2,880m). 6 to 7 hrs. (A,B,L,D)
Most people head towards Lukla with a heavy heart. There is something very special about the setting, the villages and the people of the high Khumbu hills and valleys and these memories will help you up the deceptively long, final climb into Lukla. The trail to Lukla follows the upward route as far as Chablung, and then turns off above the village of Chaunrikharka towards Lukla. There are signs beyond the stream at Chablung pointing you in the direction of Lukla. The broad trail, leading uphill to the left, climbs steadily past a few bhattis and the school, then through scrub forests above the school and houses of Chaunrikharka. After a steep final climb there is a collection of houses and bhattis in Tamang Tole, a new settlement a short distance from the airport. As you approach the airstrip the houses and hotels rapidly proliferate. On arrival you can finally relax and enjoy a celebratory beer. Overnight Lodge.
Most people head towards Lukla with a heavy heart. There is something very special about the setting, the villages and the people of the high Khumbu hills and valleys and these memories will help you up the deceptively long, final climb into Lukla. The trail to Lukla follows the upward route as far as Chablung, and then turns off above the village of Chaunrikharka towards Lukla. There are signs beyond the stream at Chablung pointing you in the direction of Lukla. The broad trail, leading uphill to the left, climbs steadily past a few bhattis and the school, then through scrub forests above the school and houses of Chaunrikharka. After a steep final climb there is a collection of houses and bhattis in Tamang Tole, a new settlement a short distance from the airport. As you approach the airstrip the houses and hotels rapidly proliferate. On arrival you can finally relax and enjoy a celebratory beer. Overnight Lodge.

DAY 19: FLY TO KATHMANDU. (A,B)
Lukla is situated high above the river on a shelf at 2,800m and as the runway is on a slope there is a difference of almost 60 metres between its lower and upper ends which makes for an interesting take off. Another chance to enjoy this great flight. Please note that flights into Lukla are sometimes delayed due to weather conditions either in fog-bound Kathmandu or windy Lukla; be reassured that our staff in Lukla and in Kathmandu will be doing everything possible to minimise the inconvenience caused if this happens. Your patience in the trying circumstances, which can occur, will be greatly appreciated. On arrival in Kathmandu you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

DAY 20: AT LEISURE IN KATHMANDU. (A,B)
An opportunity to relax and reflect on your adventures and to complete any sightseeing and last-minute shopping. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 21: FLY BACK. (B)
We will serve you appropriate vehicle to transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport as per group size.

FURTHER INFORMATION: When we receive your booking we send you a full trip dossier which contains details of visas and vaccinations required, a suggested gear and clothing list and lots of useful information. If you do have queries at this initial stage do ring us and we will be pleased to offer advice.

Please contact us at tours@nepalholiday.com for detail itineraty of this trip

PRICE INCLUDES

• Welcome at KTM Airport
• Airport pick up service & transfer to your hotel
• KTM 4 nights 2 star level hotel room in sharing basis with breakfast
• Everest National Park Permit fee
• Local people operated common room in lodges
• All hot meals on trek as per itinerary order with our hygienic Eco-friendly Outdoor Menu before BC
• 2 solar showers while on trek
• Camp/dine fire/warm up charge where available
• All road transport by public/private vehicle as per itinerary
• Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu round way internal flights
• KTM & Lukla domestic airport tax
• Hotel Domestic airport/bus park-hotel transfers service
• Airport transfer to KTM Airport by vehicle after trip

• Climbing permit
• limbing guide
• A porter carry your maximum 15 kg baggage & group tent/rope up to High Camp (HC) except for solo
• Base camp (BC) porter drop food/fuel to  BC & return (Quantity as per group size)
• Meals in and above BC as per itinerary [High foods & fuel (EPI)]
• Climbing kitchen equipment for BC & HC cooking
• Kathmandu - Base Camp - Kathmandu guiding service allowance
• Guide & porter foods, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation & local taxes
• Cargo (half of the total)
• 2 men tent in sharing basis
• Travel & rescue arrangement support (After deposit your insurance document & rescue flight advance)
• Rope 250 fix, 50 main)
• Ice crews, snow bar, rock piton
• ll camping site charges above base camp when/if applied
• Applicable Govt taxes (13% VAT and 10% TSC)
• Trip Nepali crew medical supplies (first aid kit)
• Trip success certificate (case of trip success)

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Your all kinds of insurance
• Visa fees
• Single supplements except solo trip service
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
• Airport departure taxes (about USD 25 per person)
• Bar bills and laundry
• Porter
• Optional trips
• Tips
• All except explained in "PRICE INCLUDES" section above

(Private trip without group joining? Please contact us)

NOTE: On adventure trip on this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary, it is however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary your guide will decide what is the best alternative consulting with you, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.

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