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Yeti
Land Trekking
Trip profile: 15
Days Trip
02 Nights in Kathmandu
12 Days Everest Trekking
01 Nights in Nagarkot
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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 - NAGARKOT
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 continue our journey to Nagarkot
2300m above the sea level. This spot provides an excellent view
of the sunset and Mt. Everest can be seen on a clear day. O/N
in Nagarkot
DAY 03: NAGARKOT - NAGARKOT
 Wake
up early to watch the sunrise spectacular down the first rays
of the sun firing the peaks a lighest red slowly lighting of
the Himalayas from Kanchenjunga and Everest in the far east
of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in the West. After breakfast
we'll drive 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 04: 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 05: 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 acclimatisation.
O/N in Khunjung
DAY 06: 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 07: 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 08: 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 09-10: 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 11: LOBUCHE - TEHGBUCHE
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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, you're free as your own before drop to airport
for your final destination.
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