This is one of the most popular trekking regions in Nepal. The region has not only attraction include spectacular scenery but also where Mt. Everest, its attendant lesser peaks and rich culture heritage. The Everest trek starts in Nepali-speaking Hindu lowlands and ends in the Tibetan Buddhist highlands where Sherpa peoples are renowned.
The Everest Region is located in the northeast of Nepal. The most visited part of this region is Solukhumbu district, home of the legendary Sherpas and the highest peak of the world, the Mt. Everest at 8848 meters. To the north of solokhumbu is Everest National Park; while to the east is the Makalu Barun National Park. The major ethnic groups that live in the Everest region are Sherpas, Rais, Tamangs, Brahmins and Chhettris. Diverse range of wildlife and vegetation are seen in the region. Animals to be sighted are mountain goat, musk deer and barking deer in the forests. Birds included Implying Pheasant (Danfe), ravens, crows, coughs and snow pigeons. The best time to visit is spring and autumn.
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John Bennett - England
Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world, it terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation.
Best Seasion -› March to May / September to November.
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Short Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu (1300m) Day 02: Kathmandu Day 03: Jiri (1955m) Day 04: Deorali (2710m) Day 05: Junbesi (2670m) Day 06: Nuntala (2330m) Day 07: Bupsa (2360m) Day 07: Surke (2290m) / Chablung (2660m) Day 08: Manjo (2800m) Day 09: Namche (3440m) Day 10: Namche Bazaar (3450m) Day 11: Tengboche (3870m) Day 12: Dingboche (4389m) Day 13: Acclimatization day Day 14: Lobuche (4910m) Day 15: Ghorakshep (5190m) Day 16: Kalaptthar (5550m) to Dzonglha (4830m) Day 17: Chola Pass to Thangnak (4700m) Day 18: Gokyo (4790m) Day 19: Machhermo (4410m) Day 20: Namche Bazaar (3440m) Day 21: Phakding (2600 m) Day 22: Lukla (2800 m) Day 23: Kathmandu: Day 24: Free day for Shopping Day 25: Departure
Price Per Person (Subjected to Change), Single Supplement - 0 US $
Person(s)
2
3-5
6-9
10+
Tea House Price in (US $)
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1430
1254
1111
Tea House Price in (Euro €)
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897
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697
Price Includes/Not Includes
Cost
includes:
Service Pick up and drop to
international airport as per itinerary
One day sight trip around KathmanduValley.
World Heritage sites, monastery and temple entrance fees
3 nights accommodation in
tourist basic hotel in Kathmandu (according to itinerary)
1 English speaking
professional guide and one helper during trek
Guide and porter salary,
insurance, food, accommodation
SagarmathaNational
Park entry fees
Trekking Permit (TIMS permit)
Necessary permit and paper
for trek
Food (Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner, Tea and Coffee during trek / 21 days)
Teahouse lodge basis
Accommodation during trek / 21 days.
Lukla-Kathmandu domestic
flight ticket (US$118 one way per person) and airport tax
Government tax
Cost
excludes:
Food in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Beverage (Cold drinks,
mineral water and other drinks)
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu: Pick up then Transfer to hotel and handle check in. Short briefing that afternoon followed by orientation walk. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Sight seeing: Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Jiri (1955m) Early morning drive to Jiri. It takes 7 hrs by normal bus. Overnight at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Jiri to Deorali (2710m) Walking around 6 hrs. The walk starts to the ridge top at 2370m then drops down to Shivalaya 1750m. We stop here for the lunch and climb up to the Deurali. This day most of the trails cross through the village and the cultivate area. Overnight at Teahouse Lodge / camp.
Day 05: Sete to Junbesi (2670m) Almost 6 to 7 hrs walking distance. Long and gradual climb to the Lamjura Bhanjyang at 3530m (Highest point between Jiri to Namche Bazaar) then you descends to Tragbuk at 2860 and preety Sherpa village to Junbensi. Overnight at Teahouse Lodge / camp.
Day 06: Junbesi to Nuntala (2330m) 5-6 hrs walking distance. The trails climb to Salung at 2980m, where for the first view of Mt. Everest (8848m) then gradual walk to Ringmo Khola (2570m) and climb up to Sherpa village Taksindhu (3071m) then descend to the Nuntala through the mix forest. Overnight at Teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 07: Nuntala to Bupsa (2360m) 5-6 hrs walking distance. The trails descend to the Dudh Kosi at 1490m and Climb up to Kharikola (2070m) then steep climb up to Bupsa. Overnight at Teahouse Lodge / camp.
Day 07: Bupsa to Surke (2290m) / Chablung (2660m) 5-6 hrs walking distance. The trails climb gradually offering the views of Dudh Koshi below 1000m. After get to Puiyan (2730m) then drops down to Surkhe. The trails continue to climb throught Mushe and Chaurikharka then Chablung. Overnight at Teahouse Lodge / camp.
Day 08: Chablung to Manjo (2800m) 5-6 hours walking distance. The trail leads along the Dudh Koshi River through beautiful Sherpa village Phakding (2600m), JOrsale and to Manjo. Overnight at Teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 09: Fakding to Namche (3440m) Early wake-up today because this is a big push. First part is pretty easy. Today is a higher altitude day so slow and steady will work best. You can see Mount Everest (Chomo-lungma) from the new style bridge crossing at Dudh Koshi .Keep walking up to Nauje (Namche Bazaar). We will have nice hot snacks in Nauje which has many Sherpa shops, lodges, and restaurants. Nauje (Sherpa name for Namche Bazaar) is a fun place for both Sherpas and trekkers to enjoy / camp.
Day 10: Namche Bazaar (3450m) Acclimatization day which gives us time for a sightseeing tour or an excursion towards the village of Thame or Khumjung, which has fantastic views of Mt. Thamserku (6608 m), Ama-Dablam (6856 m), Mt. Lhotse (8510m), Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Nuptse (7861m), Island Peak (6189m), Tobuche (6367m) and many mountains. Overnight at lodge.
Day 11: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3870m) Walking about 5 hrs. Our journey starts to walk with sunshine great views of the Everest, Lhoste, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Steep descent towards a bridge over the Dudh Kosi at (3250m), which is deepest valley after Namche and Before Base Camp and then climb up a zigzagging path through rhododendron bushes. Some superb mountain sceneries towards Tengpoche, famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in Khumbu. Overnight at lodge.
Day 12: Tengboche to Dingboche (4389m) Walking around 5 hrs. An easy descent through woods towards a suspension bridge over the Imja Khola river, then a steady climb up to Pheriche via Pangboche (3930m) that houses the most ancient monastery in the region and continue to Dingboche. Overnight at lodge.
Day 13: Acclimatization day Explore to the Chhukung Village (4756m), great views of Lhotse, Island Peak, Kali himal. Overnight at lodge.
Day 14: Trek to Lobuche (4910m) Walking about 5 hrs. The trail starts from the easy walk but is little bit difficult walk cause of high altitude. After 3 hrs walking distance, the trail starts to climb up to the Memorial Camp and continue to Lobuche. Visit to Italian Research Camp, views of many mountains including Nuptse, Pumori (7165m), Khumbu Ice Fall etc. Overnight at lodge / camp.
Day 15: Lobuche to EBC- Ghorakshep (5190m) Walking in the Khumbu valley alongside of Khumbu Glacier and after Ghorakshep walking along the glacier or some time on glacier too. Hard catching breathes and spends some time at EBC than back to Ghorakshep. Overnight at teahouse lodge / camp.
Day 16: Gharak Shep to Kalaptthar (5550m) – Dzonglha (4830m) Wake up early morning and walk up to Kalapatter for Sun rise Views of Everest, Nupse, Lohtse, Pumori just above and Khumbutse and beautiful views of Khumbu Glaciar and back down to Lodge and walk down to Dzonglha via Lobuche. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 17: Dzonglha to Chola Pass – Thangnak (4700m) Walking about 7-8 hours. This is quite long walk, we start early morning with pack lunch along the up hill and turn east with boulders and steep climbing up to pass. Pass always with ice, some time deep snow and than walk down to Thangnak. Overnight at tea house lodge.
Day 18: Thangnak to Gokyo (4790m) Just 2 hrs walking distance over the glacier take you to the Gokyo and explre around Gokyo Valley. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 19: Gokyo to Gokyo Ri - Machhermo (4410m) Walking about 6 hours. This is the day for explore round the areas. Wake up early morning to hike up Gokyo ri (5483m) for 360 views including Everest and Makalu. Late morning back to Gokyo and trek down to Machhermo. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 20: Machhermo to Namche Bazaar (3440m) Walking about 6 hours. After breakfast we descend down to the Phortse Thengnak through the beautiful Gokyo Valley, now we have to climb about 1 hour to the Mong-La, where we can see spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and other mountains and easy walk to Namche Bazaar.. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 21: Namche to Phakding (2600 m) now trek back to Phakding. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 22: Phakding to Lukla (2800 m), about 3 hours walk will finishied our great journey to the highest mountain. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 23: Kathmandu: Fly back to Kathmandu. Free day for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 24: Departure: Transfer to airport for final departure to onward destination.
