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Everest
Excursion Trek
Trip Profile: 24 Days Trip
04 Nights in Kathmandu
20 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 Kahumbu 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 acsent 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: ACCLIMATIZE DAY IN NAMCHE BAZAAR
Today is a full day at rest to acclimatise. As the name suggest, Namche is
famous for its local market or bazaar. Each week, Sherpas from the surrounding
villages come to buy food and to socialize. Any food not grown locally, such as
rice, corn and some vegetables is brought in from the lowland village, which can
be up to a 6-10 day walk from Namche Bazar. Rising early, those who climb to the
ridge above Namche will be rewarded with the stunning dawn and sunrise over the
panorama of the Khumbu peaks. Spend the morning exploring this colourful and
lovely spectacle. Perhaps walk along the Thami Valley in the afternoon or visit
the National Park Headquarters to see the interesting displays of Sherpa
lifestyle and culture, mountaineering in the park, flora and fauna.
DAY 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17-18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: KATHMANDU
After breakfast you're free to shop in last minutes for souvenirs shopping and
prepare return home.
DAY 24: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, you're free as your own before drop to airport for your final
destination.
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