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

This is an adaptation of the Everest Base Camp trek for those who have enough time to trek to Lukla overland, rather than flying.

The beginning of this trek retraces the route of the earliest Everest expeditions through beautiful Alpine scenery. Most people find the extra seven days truly delightful, as well as providing good insight into traditions and lifestyles of the Tamang, Kami, Brahmin, Kshetri and Sherpa people who live here.

The overnight stop at Junbesi, Solu Khumbu’s oldest Sherpa settlement, is a real highlight. An hour’s hike above Junbesi is Tupten Chholing monastery, with the villages of Mabung and Pangkarma making for pleasant stops along the way.

From Lukla we follow the itinerary described in the details of our 14-day Everest Base Camp trek.

Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek – 22 Days
Maximum altitude: 5545 meters
Duration of trek: 21 days with accommadations in mountain lodges

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : A full-day Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu / Jiri
Day 04 : Jiri / Deorali
Day 05 : Deorali / Sete
Day 06 : Sete / Junbesi
Day 07 : Junbesi / Nunthala
Day 08 : Nunthala / Khari Khola
Day 09 : Khari Khola / Lukla
Day 10 : Lukla / Phakding (2640 m)
Day 11 : Phading / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 12 : Namche / Thyengboche (3867 m)
Day 13 : Tengboche / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 14 : Dingboche / Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 15 : Lobuche / Gorak Shep (5140 m)
Day 16 : Excursion to Kalapatter (5545 m) back to Gorekshep
Day 17 : Gorekshep / EBC (5364 m) / Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 18 : Lobuche / Pheriche (4240 m)
Day 19 : Pheriche / Tyengboche (3867 m)
Day 20 : Tyengboche / Kumjung (3789 m)
Day 21 : Khumjung / Phakding
Day 22 : Phakding / Lukla
Day 23 : Flight Lukla to Kathmandu flight
Day 24 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 25 : Transported airport -flight to onward destination

Everest Basecamp Trek (Lukla-Lukla)
Maximum altitude: 5545 mtrs.
Duration of trek: 14 days with accommadations in mountain lodges

The trek commences with an early flight from Kathmandu to the air strip at Lukla in the heart of the Khumbu Region. The rest of the day is spent on an easy trek of around three hours to our first overnight at Phakding. We continue north up the Dudh Kosi Valley to Namche Bazaar. Namche was once a small village, but is now the major trading hub of the region. Tibetan people travel regularly here to sell their wares. We wil spend a day here to acclimatize – there will be good food and accommodation.

From Namche the trail follows the Imja Khola, on route there are some spectacular views of the Khumbu Himal, Thamserku and Kantega with Amadablam in the distance, dominating the skyline ahead are Everest and Lhotse.
We spend the night at Thyangboche, the site of one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in the Khumbu region, which we will visit. The trail ascends, climbing gradually up the Imja Khola eventually emerging above the tree line before Dingboche. Here we take time to further acclimatize with a side trek to Chhukung Ri (peak).

From Chhukung there are some amazing views of the south-face of Lhotse to the north with a ring of smaller peaks surrounding it. Dingboche to Kalapatthar takes a further two days via the lateral moraine of the Everest glacier and Nuptse and Lhotse which tower above. A further five days are taken retracing to Lukla and the flight back to Kathmandu. An attainable trek for anyone who is reasonably fit with the itinerary set to minimize any affects of altitude.

Out-lined Program:

Day XX: Upon arrival in Kathmandu. We meet you at the airport and transport you to your hotel
Day XX: Trek preparation day
Day 1: Early morning, fly to Lukla (45-minute flight) then trek to Phakding (2652 m) – 3 hours
Day 2: Trek, Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446 m) – 7 hours
Day 3: Namche Bazaar; rest for acclimatization
Day 4: Trek, Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867 m) – 5 hours
Day 5: Trek, Tyangboche to Dingboche (4343 m) – 5 hours
Day 6: Trek, Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m) – 5 hours
Day 7: Trek, Lobuche to Gorak Shep. Evening trek to Everest Base Camp and return – 7 hours
Day 8: Trek to Kalapather (5545 m) – return to Gorekshep – trek Lobuche (4930 m) – 6 hours
Day 9: Trek, Lobuche to Dingboche (4343 m) – 3 hours
Day 10: Trek, Dingboche to Namche Bazaar (3460 m) – 7 hours
Day 11: Trek, Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2652 m) – 5 hours
Day 12: Trek, Phakding to Lukla – 3 hours
Day 13: Early morning, fly back to Kathmandu
Day XX: Free time in Kathmandu
Day XX: Departure.