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Everest
Classic Trek
Trip Profile: 22
Days Trip
03 Nights in Kathmandu
19 Days Trekking
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 With
eight of the worlds ten highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with
spectacular mountains vistas. Everest trek in justifiably famous,
not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain (
8848m ) but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque
villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, colourful
festivals and monasteries. The flora and fauna are other ornaments
of the Sagarmatha National Park. The story of the yeti is still
a mystery in the world from the Khumbu region.
Itinerary
 DAY
01-2: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel.
While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and
Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions
are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore
the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious
traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 03: KATHMANDU -JIRI ( 187 ) km.
After breakfast drive to Jiri by bus, you've to drive through
the banks of the river, village, terraced and fields. Along
the way you see beautiful scenery. O/N in Jiri
DAY 04: JIRI - DEURALI
 Climbing
diagonally towards The Mali about 1.30 hr. and descend to Sivalaya
about 1.30 hrs. Then diagonally up to Deurali (3,000 m.) about
3.00 hrs. O/N in Deurali
DAY 05: DEURALI -SETE
From Deurali, straight down to Thado Khola and cross the suspension
bridge and walk through the river valley to Kinja. Then diagonally
up to Sete. O/N in Sete.
DAY 06: SETE - JUNBESI
Start climbing to Lamjura pass (3,500 m. ) which is the first
viewpoint of Everest and descends to Junbesi about 3 hrs. We
can see good views of Gaurishankar, Number Himal & Dudha
Kunda. O/N in Junbesi.
DAY 07: JUNBESI - NUNTHALA
From here we walk up a slanting trail for about 2 hr. to Solung.
Then descend to Ringmo Khola and up to Taksindo Pass. Then descend
to Nunthala. O/N in Nunthala.
DAY 08: NUNTHALA - KHARI KHOLA
From Nunthala the descent continues to Dudh Koshi (milk river)
the largest river met since the Sunkoshi. Then ascend to Khari
Khola. Walk through several Sherpa villages, terraced fields
and forest. O/N in Khari Khola.
DAY 09: KHARI KHOLA - PUIYAN
Ascend toward Puiyan through Sherpa village and a forest inhabited
by monkeys, and then through a canyon. O/N in Puiyan.
DAY 10: PUIYAN - PHAKDING
The trail climbs for about an hour after Puiyan to a ridge at
2800 metres, then up to another ridge. First we descend to Surke
from Puiyan, on a small tributary stream of the Dudh Koshi and
climb for 15 minutes to a junction where a stone staircase leads
off to the right to the Lukla airport. However it is not necessary
to go there, so we climb toward to Phakding.
DAY 11: PHAKDING - NAMCHE BAZAAR
From Phakding we head up valley on a busy trail: porters from
the lower Solu district in the south ferrying supplies to Namche,
Sherpas with their Zopkio (half yak, half cow) taking trekking
or climbing expedition equipment to the higher valleys. Continue
along beside the Dudh Kosi amongst beautiful alpine scenery,
through the fragrant blue pine and fir forest, glimpsing spectacular
views of Kusum Kangru (6369m) and Thanserku (6608m) along the
way. We again cross the Dudh Kosi, to the western bank at Jorsale
prior to trekking through the entrance to the Sagamartha National
Park. Continuing upstream along the banks to the confluence
of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi, it is here we begin our first
sustained ascent to Namche Bazar after crossing the large suspension
bridge. Walking at a slow pace, we have a fantastic photographic
opportunities as the peaks of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8511m),
Nuptse (7879m), Arna Dablam (6856m) and Taweche (6542m) come
into view for the first time. Climbing again, the path takes
us through pine trees to reach the distinctive horse-shoe shaped
bowl containing the village of Namche Bazar. Stay in the heart
of the village. O/N in Namche Bazaar.
DAY 12: NAMCHE BAZAAR - KHUMJUNG
Breakfast served in your Tea House Lodge. From Namche, we trek
out of the village bowl and follow a small trail high above
the Dudh Kosi River, where the views are incredible; behind
to the west, the ridge of Nupla and Kwangde Himal (6194m); across
the valley to the south, the towering ice-fluted walls of Thamserku
(6623m), and to the east at the head of the valley, the Lhotse
and Nuptse wall, towering a full three and a half thousand metres
above the valley at Dingboche. Everest looms above the ridge,
a black, triangular rock; Sagarmatha, "Goddess Mother of
Earth", is a truly magnificent sight. On a small ridge
across the valley, the monastery of Thyangboche can be seen,
a small speck against the gigantic mountain background. We descend
to Khumjung, and after staying in the more westernized town
of Namche Bazar, these villages make a welcome change. Here
tourism has hardly changed the life of the Sherpas. It is possible
to take the opportunity to sample the Sherpa specialty, Riki
Kur - a type of potato fritter enriched with yak butter. The
afternoon has been left free to assist with further acclimatisation.
O/N in Khunjung
DAY 13: KHUNJUNG - THENGBOCHE (THYANGBOCHE)
In the morning we descend to the village of Shanasa and then
contour to Trashinga where the trail drops steeply to cross
the Dudh Kosi at Phukitenga (3250m). A break is taken here by
a series of water-driven paryer wheels. In the late morning
we initially climb steeply before the trail levels out to ascend
gradually towards Thyangboche. It is a steady ascent of approximately
2 ½ hours through pine fir, black juniper and rhododendron forest.
Thyangboche is set in a beautiful meadow, high on a ridge surrounded
by towering Himalayan peaks. A peaceful, tranquil position,
surely one of the wonders of the world and the Thyangboche Monastery
is spectacularly situated. The monastery dominated by the gompa
with its prayer flags and mani stones was founded in 1916 as
a meditation centre. O/N in Thengboche.
DAY 14: TENGBOCHE - DINGBOCHE
From Thyangboche, we descend through a forest of birch,
fir, juniper and rhododendron, to the nunnery at Deboche. Keep
an eye open for Blood and Danphe Pheasant and high on the steep
slopes of the valley, Himalayan Thar (wild goats). We cross
the Imja Khola, ascending gradually, with the beautiful Ama
Dablam dominating the skyline, to visit the monastery. The afternoon
walk follows a trail high above the Imja Khola. A little further
upstream we cross the tributary stream and ascend over glacial
moraines to our lodge in the 'summer settlement" of Dingboche.
O/N in Dingboche
DAY 15: DINGBOCHE - LOBUCHE
We are now well above the tree line and your journey todays
brings you to Dusa from where you descend to a stream at 4850m.
We begin our climb of the Khumbu Glacier en route to the tea
shops at Dughla. Continue along the moraine of the glacier,
with views of Kalar Pattar and Pumori to reach Lobuche at 4930m
for your evening stay. This will be your last stop before your
climb to the base camp tomorrow. Take time to rest and acclimatise
for this unforgettable day. O/N in Lobuche
DAY 16-17: LOBUCHE - KALAPATTER - GORKSHEP
- EBC - LOBUCHE
Early this morning you begin your trek, which will prove to
be both mentally and physically demanding. Above Lobuche, we
follow the path running through a trough alongside the Khumbu
Glacier. Continuing on over rough ground we reach Gorak Shep,
where a short break is offered to replentish fluids. A walk
for a further hour and a half reaches Kala Pattar, a small,
rocky peak on the southwest ridge of Pumori - a slow, steady
pace, once again being the best attack. Avoid rushing. Stop
and turn around: the scenery is fantastic. It is a hard climb,
but the view from the top surpasses the wildest imagination.
Huge creaking glaciers surround us and classic views of Everest
are available.
The views from the summit of Kala Pattar (5630m)
are truly outstanding. Here you are directly below Pumo Ri's
light granite and slanted snow channel. The surroundings have
an awesome and unnatural brilliance. To the south, the Khumbu
Glacier sweeps below you; northwards rise several border peaks
including the vertical Lho La, reached from the Tibetan side
in 1921, the first time foreigners had seen the Khumbu Glacier.
Mt Everest rises above them all. Known as "Chomolungma"
(Lady Goddess of the Wind) by the Nepalese, the mountain was
initially called Peak XV. In 1852 it was recognised as the highest
peak on earth and four years later was given the name Everest
in honour of Sir George Everest, the early surveyor general.
After some time out to contemplate this view, we return to Lobuche.
O/n in Gorkshep and Lobuche
DAY 18: LOBUCHE - TENGBUCHE
After our tiring ascent to Kala patar, today is an easier walk
to the lower altitudes. Following the same route back to the
terminal moraines at Dughla, we then take a different return
trail. We follow the wide alpine valley covered in scrub juniper
through the temporary settlement of Phulung Karpo (4343m), then
on to Pheriche. A small settlement, Pheriche has a number of
welcome tea house that often have "left overs" for
sale from various climbing expeditions. It may be possible to
find imported chocolate, tinned prawns or smoked oysters: even
vegemite! The town consists of several low stone buildings and
is considered a "years" - summer settlement. Continue
down to Orsho, then on through Lower Pangboche and down to Deboche,
reaching our lodge at Thyangboche in the afternoon. O/N in Thyangboche
DAY 19: TENGBOCHE - MONJO
Follow a similar trail through a forest of juniper, rhododendron
and fir to Phunkitenga, you continue on to cross the Dudh Kosi
for a steep descent to Trashinga. After lunch at Shanasa you
make you way back to Namche Bazar. Following a steep descent
passing the Bhote Kosil, crossing the river, follow the bank
to Jorsale, then to Monjo for overnight. O/N in Monjo
DAY 20: MONJO - LUKLA
This morning you will depart Monjo and continue your descent
along the Dudh Kosi, before making a final ascent to reach the
Lukla plateau by mid afternoon. On arrival in Lukla you will
have time to relax and celebrate the completion of your trek.
O/N in Lukla
DAY 21: LUKLA - KATHMANDU
This morning you will be transferred to Lukla Airport for your
flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, you will
be met and conveyed to the Hotel Shanker. The remainder of the
day has been left free. O/N in Kathmandu DAY
22: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, you're free as your own before drop to airport
for your final destination.
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