Destination Nepal

Beginning at Lukla, in the heart of the Khumbu region, this trek proceeds north up the Dudh Kosi Valley to Mache Bazaar, the major trading centre of the region. From Namche the trail follows the Imja Khola, with marvellous views on the way of Khumbu Himal, Thamserku and Kanteg with Amadablam in the distance and Everest and Lhotse dominating the skyline ahead. Trekking on upwards we eventually emerge above the tree-line before Dingboche.

Dingboche to Kalapatthar takes a further two days via the lateral moraine of the Everest glacier for a spectacular confrontation with the towering forms of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse above.

From the Everest Base Camp we retrace to Lobuche and begin trekking westwards to the Gokyo Lake region via Cho-Lla pass. The relatively untravelled Gokyo Valley trail is dominated at its head by the overwhelming form of Cho Oyu (8153 m). From Gokyo, we ascend to Gokyo Ri, sometimes described as Nepal’s ultimate viewpoint, commanding awe-inspiring views of the vast Ngozumpa Glacier, Cho Oya with its neighbour Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest rising above a fluted ridge, Lhotse and Makalu.

We head out westwards to Renjo-La pass and after crossing here we trek to Thame village, which was the home of the young Tenzing Norgay, Everest’s famous pioneer Sherpa, eventually retracing to Lukla via the main trail.

Everest Base Camp and Renjo-La Pass Trekking – 17 days

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Flight to Lukla – trek Phakding (2652 m)
Day 04 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 05 : Namche Bazaar rest
Day 06 : Namche Bazaar / Thyengboche (3867 m)
Day 07 : Tyangboche / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 09 : Dingboche / Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 10 : Early morning trek to Kalapather (5545 m) back to Gorak Shep
Day 11 : Trek to Everest Base Camp and back to Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 12 : Lobuche / Dzongla
Day 13 : Cross Cho-La pass and trek to Thagnag Kharka.
Day 14 : Trek to Gokyo Lake
Day 15 : Excursion to Gokyo Ri and back to Gokyo Lake trek
Day 16 : Trek over Renjo-La and further down to the next side of pass
Day 17 : Trek to Thame village
Day 18 : Thame / Monjo
Day 19 : Monjo / Lukla
Day 20 : Flight Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 21 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 22 : Tranported to airport -flight to your onward destination

Another trek for those preferring to take the less-travelled route: this itinerary takes in the Gokyo Valley, dominated at its head by the massive and almost overbearing form of Cho Oyu (8153m), before ascending to Gokyo Ri, one of Khumbu’s most spectacular viewing locations. From this point there are great perspectives of the vast Ngozumpa Glacier, Cho Oyu itself with its neighbour Gyachung Kang, Mt Everest rising above a fluted ridge, Lhotse and Makalu.

After appreciating this amazing vista we head out westwards to the Rengo-La pass, which we cross in order to trek to Thame village. This is where Everest’s famous pioneer Sherpa Tenzing Norgay grew up.

There is a gomba perched on a steep hillside above the village. Thame, as much as any settlement in Khumbu, is off the tourist route, so you may even find yourself the only foreigner in town!

Gokyo Lake and Renjo-La Pass Trekking – 12 days

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Flight Kathmandu to Lukla – trek Phakding (2610 m)
Day 04 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 05 : Namche Bazaar, rest for acclimatisation
Day 06 : Namche Bazaar / Dole (4200 m)
Day 07 : Dole / Machchhermo (4470 m)
Day 08 : Machchhermo / Gokyo (4790 m)
Day 09 : Excursion to Gokyo Ri and back to Gokyo Lake trek
Day 10 : Trek over Renjo-La and further down to the next side of pass
Day 11 : Trek to Thame village
Day 12 : Thame / Monjo
Day 13 : Monjo / Lukla
Day 14 : Flight Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 15: Free time in Kathmandu
Day 16 : Transported to airport -flight to your onward destination

For this trek, the journey to Everest Base Camp is enhanced by the addition of a hike to Gokyo Ri (peak) and Gokyo Lake. And the joy of the extra days is a chance to see a stunning panorama that some regard as absolutely the finest in Nepal: the sight of four of the world’s top ten peaks from the vantage point of Gokyo Ri.

Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lake Trekking
Maximum Altitude: 5545 meters
Duration of Trek: 17 days with accommodation in mountain lodges

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : A full-day Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03 : Flight Kathmandu to Lukla – trek Phakding (2610 m)
Day 04 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 05 : Namche Bazaar, rest for acclimatization
Day 06 : Namche Bazaar / Dole (4200 m)
Day 07 : Dole / Machchhermo (4470 m)
Day 08 : Machchhermo / Gokyo (4790 m)
Day 09 : Excursion to Gokyo Ri trek to Thagnag Kharka
Day 10 : Cross Cho-La pass (5330 m) descend to Dzongla (4830 m)
Day 11 : Dzongla / Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 12 : Lobuche / Gorakshep (5140 m)
Day 13 : Excursion to Kalapatthar (5545 m) return to Gorakshep
Day 14 : Gorakshep / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 15 : Dingboche / Tyengboche (3867 m)
Day 16 : Tyengboche / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 17 : Namche Bazaar / Phakding (2652 m)
Day 18 : Phakding / Lukla (2840 m)
Day 19 : Flight Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 20 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 21 : Transported to airport -flight to your onward destination

This trek has been developed for people with less time who nevertheless desire to experience the culture of the region and would also appreciate at least a short time to view Mt. Everest along with many other peaks in the Khumbu region.

Lukla to Namche Trek (Syangboche for a view of Everest.)
Maximum altitude: 3867m
Duration of Trek: 7 days mountain lodge

Itinerary:

Day 1 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 2 : A full-day Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 3 : Kathmandu to Lukla flight – trek Phakding (2652 m)
Day 4 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 5 : Rest in Namche for acclimatization
Day 6 : Namche / Synagboche trace back Khumjung (3867 m)
Day 7 : Khumjung / Phakding (3789 m)
Day 8 : Phakding/Lukla (2840 m)
Day 9 : Lukla to Kathmandu flight
Day 10 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 11 : Transported to airport -flight to onward destination