Trip Highlights

• Our most experience guides of the route are leading this trip as per above Fix departure schedule. If you like customized trip itinerary and services, please contact us.
• This is a geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating trek 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 trek would appeal to anyone who is looking for a moderate trek in a remote Everest region of Nepal. The route heads to Tengboche Monastery, one of the main monasteries in the region
• Eco-friendly Team led this trip in previous years and has 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 trekking time, car for sightseeing, all trekking permits, Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu round trip domestic flight tickets…

Brief Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVE KATHMANDU (A)
DAY 02: SIGHTSEEING IN KATHMANDU 3 HOURS (A,B)
DAY 03: FLY TO LUKLA, TREK TO CHUMA (2,743m). 5-6 hours. (A,B,L,D)
DAY 04: TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,445m). 6 hours. (A,B,L,D)
DAY 05: TREK TO THAME (3,801m). 3-4 hours. (A,B,L,D)
DAY 06: TREK TO CHUOMA (2,743m). 5-6 hours. (A,B,L,D)
DAY 07: TREK TO LUKLA (2,880m). 6 to 7 hrs. (A,B,L,D)
DAY 08: FLY TO KATHMANDU. (A,B)
DAY 09: AT LEISURE IN KATHMANDU. (A,B)
DAY 10: FLY BACK. (B)
(Abbreviation: A-Accommodation, B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

In the morning after breakfast at 9 AM, we host a Pre-Trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduced your trek Guide mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about your trek 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:

1. Original valid passport
2. Four copies of Passport size photos each
3. Travel Insurance Policy
4. A writing pen
5. Notepad
6. Final payment in cash USD

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: SIGHTSEEING IN KATHMANDU 3 HOURS (A,B)
KATHMANDU 3 hours Half-day sightseeing to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Monkey Temple & Pashupati Nath Temple. All are world cultural heritage sites listed by UNESCO. Rest of the day finalizes trekking permit (TIMS), national park permit and final packing for the trekking.

DAY 03: FLY TO LUKLA, TREK TO CHUMA (2,743m). 5-6 hours. (A,B,L,D) Trekking inside Everest National Park, the UNESCO listed Natural World Heritage Site. 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 Koshi 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: TREK TO CHUOMA (2,743m). 5-6 hours. (A,B,L,D)
From Mong La you traverse across the hillside and then descend on steep stone steps to Tashinga (last chances for souvenir shopping with the Tibetan ladies!). You then climb to Kangzhuma and take the high trail which roller coasters round the hillside high above the Dudh Kosi River. Again you have fabulous views of the mountains across the valley – principally Thamserkhu and Kang Taiga. 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 07: TREK 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.

DAY 08: 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 minimize 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 09: 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 10: 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 stars hotel room with breakfast
• Sightseeing in three cultural heritage sites for 3 hrs.
• All necessary trekking paper works such as trekking permit (TIMS), national park entry permit & conservation permit
• Everest National Park Permit fee
• Trekking Permit (TIMS) fee
• Everest region 5 years experienced government licensed and trained local English speaking guide
• Local people operated common room in lodges
• All hot meals on trek as per itinerary order with our hygienic Eco-friendly Outdoor Menu
• 2 solar showers while on trek
• Treated drinking water to fill in your bottle
• Camp/dine fire/warm up charge where available
• Guide foods, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation & local taxes
• All road transport by public/private vehicle as per itinerary
• KTM-LUA-KTM round way internal flights
• KTM & Lukla domestic airport tax
• Applicable government taxes (13% VAT and 10% tourism service charges)
• Hotel Domestic airport/bus park-hotel transfers service
• Travel and rescue arrangement support
• Trip crew medical supplies (first aid kit)
• Trip success certificate (case of trip success)
• Airport transfer to KTM Airport by vehicle after trip

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
• Optional trips
• Tips
• All except explained in "PRICE INCLUDES" section above

(Private trip without group joining? Please contact us)

NOTE: On adventure trek 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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