| Day |
Route |
Duration |
Highest Point/m |
| 1 |
Arrival Kathmandu. |
All day |
(1300m) |
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Meet with our representative at the
airport. Drive to hotel. |
| 2 |
Kathmandu |
all day |
(1300m) |
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Sightseeing Day see Kathmandu Day Trips for ideas
of what to do. |
| 3 |
Kathmandu - Lukla – Phakdhing |
4 hours |
(2610m) |
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Early morning
fly to Lukla and walk to Phakding. The flight has great views
of about 200 km of the eastern Himalayas. After arriving in
Lukla we walk through picturesque Sherpa villages to Phakding.
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| 4 |
Phakdhing - Namche Bazaar
|
6 hours |
(3450m) |
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Crises-cross
several bridges over the Dudhkosi River we then begin the
long climb up to Namche Bazaar. During the climb there are
views of Everest through pine forest. Namche is the main trading
spot of the Khumbu region and has bakeries, Email service,
money exchange, equipment shops, Sherpa Museum, and the National
Park Headquarters. |
| 5 |
Namche Bazaar |
all day |
(3450m) |
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Acclimatization
day. Use today to rest and explore the surrounding villages
of Khumjung and Kunde, take in the sights and sounds of this
famous bazaar, or check out the schools and hospitals set-up
by Sir Edmund Hillary. |
| 6 |
Namche Bazar - Tengboche
|
6 hours |
(3860m) |
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Early morning
views of Mt Everest with breakfast before a flattish walk
and then downhill to Phunki Tenga where we then climb up to
Tengboche. |
| 7 |
Tengboche |
all day |
(3860m) |
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A day to explore
the views around Tengboche and to visit the stunning monastery.
This World Heritage site was originally built in 1916 but
was destroyed by an earthquake in 1934. The rebuilt Gompa
was then again destroyed in 1989 by fire, but the new buildings
are true to the original designs and form an idyllic setting
for the 30 or so young monks who live here. |
| 8 |
Tengboche - Dingboche
|
6 hours |
(4343m) |
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Onwards towards
Everest! A downhill section to Pangboche (the highest year-round
settlement) takes us through stone walled villages to Dingboche
where there is a high altitude clinic. |
| 9 |
Dingboche- Chhukung
|
3 hours |
(4730m) |
| |
We follow the river to reach
Chhukung. Where most people take on acclimatization day before
heading to Island camp. Here we rest a little Island base
walk around the area and make sure that we have all the gear
we need for the summit. If we need more, we can buy them here.
It might also be your last chance to stock up on gear. |
| 10 |
Dingboche- Chhukung
|
3 hours |
(4730m) |
| |
We follow the river to reach
Chhukung. Where most people take on acclimatization day before
heading to Island camp. Here we rest a little Island base
walk around the area and make sure that we have all the gear
we need for the summit. If we need more, we can buy them here.
It might also be your last chance to stock up on gear. |
| 11 |
Island bascamp-High
camp |
2 hours |
(5500m) |
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We walk through green hills
with no trees. We reach at our camp site before lunch. We
can walk for a few hours on the hills around the valley. |
| 12 |
High camp-Summit-Chhukung
|
8 hours |
(4730m) |
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| We leave camp early to attack the summit by walking
through the scree (roped together) and then on fixed
ropes as we near the summit. From the summit there will
be views of the Chhomolongma glacier and lake, as well
as Ama Dablam(6812m) Lhotse(8516m) Peak Barun Tse(7129m)
Makalu(8463m) after a rest to enjoy the view and take
some photos we head back down to Chhukung, Where we
will enjoy a well earned meal and sleep. |
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| 13 |
Chhukung-Tengboche |
6 hours |
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We have a long gradual descent
to Pangboche where we stop for lunch. There are many lodges
here. After lunch we continue through the through pine and
rhododendron forests. |
| 14 |
Tengboche-Namche |
4 hours |
(3440m) |
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An easy walk down to Namche
Bazaar through rhododendron, pine and bamboo forests, we can
relax and enjoy the reduced altitude. |
| 15 |
Namche-Phakding |
5 hours |
(2610) |
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After breakfast we continue
through pine forest to Monjo where we rest for lunch. After
lunch we follow the Dudkosi River until we stop for camp. |
| 16 |
Phakding-Lukla |
4 hours |
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| 17 |
Fly Lukla-Kathmandu |
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The trail to Lukla straight
continues through the village to Lukla. Where we enjoy our
final night together before tomorrow's flight back to Kathmandu. |
| 18 |
Kathmandu all free day shopping |
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| 19 |
Final departure from the Hotel |
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