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Instant
Everest Trek
Trip profile:
10 Days Trip
3 Nights in Kathmandu
7 Days Everest 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 to the world from the Kahumbu region.
Itinerary
 DAY
01: 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 02: KATHMANDU - LUKLA
- PHAKDING
This morning we will be transferred from your hotel to Kathmandu
airport for our domestic flight to Lukla. The flight itself
is awe-inspiring as we fly parallel to the Himalayan giants
bordering Nepal and Tibetan China. Flying time to Lukla is approximately
40 minutes. Upon arrival in Lukla, we will be met by our local
guides and porters. There will be time to explore the village
whilst the Sherpa crew sort and load equipment. Lukla lies at
an altitude of 2850m ("luk la" = place of sheep).
From Lukla we descend on a wide trail northwest to the village
of Choblung in the Dudh Kosi Valley. The valley radiates energy
through beautiful pine and rhododendron forest. The walking
is easy and we follow the river's course, passing through the
village of Ghat. Our destination is the small village of Phakding
where accommodation is provided in the form of Tea House Lodges.
DAY 03: 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 04: 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 westernised 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 speciality, Riki
Kur - a type of potato fritter enriched with yak butter. The
afternoon has been left free to assist with further acclimatization.
O/N in Khunjung
DAY 05: 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 06: 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 07: 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 08: 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 09: KATHMANDU CITY TOUR
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said
to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view
of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath
and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities
in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and
Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working
with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, you're free as your own before drop to airport
for your final destination.
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