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| Everest base Camp Tekking This trek begins with an "eye opening" flight to lukla at 2800 meters and passess through the picuturesque Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar to Gorakshep culminating in the "ascent" of kala pattar (5500 m) from where classic views of Everest and it surroundings peaks are available. Most of the trek is spent above altitudes of 3000 meters in the khumbu and lmja valleys, whose skylines are dominated by the massive peaks of the Eastern Himalayas. |
| Although this is a short trek, by Nepal standards, there will be pently of time to enjoy of the culture of the sherpas, visit ancient monasteries and learn how Lamaistic Buddhism influences sherpa life. Stop at any of the numerous teahouses sip a glass of sweetened tea or Chang (millet beer) and get a taste of hospitality unique to the Shepas. Beautiful, multi-hued prayer flags prayer wheels and intricately carved Mani stones line every hilltop, rock wall and trailside singing prayers to the gods with every breeze and every passing traveler. ITINERARY: Day01: Depart your country. Day02: Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel. Join us for the Welcome dinner at evening. Day03: Full day guided sightseeing around world heritage sites inside Kathmandu Valley. Hotel over night. Day04: KATHMANDU-LUKLA-PHAKDING. Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Lukla. The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience, in itself. The airfield is on a slope and difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60 meters! Meet with your sirdar and the rest of the crew. You will need to identify your luggage, which is to be made into loads, and then while you have lunch your crew will load these onto pack animalsor get it ready for your team of porters. After lunch, trek for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi river to the village of Phakding 2800 m & camp or Lodge overnight. Day05: Phakding To Namche Bazaar. The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park. There is an entrance station just beyond the village where trekking permits are checked and National Park fees collected. Continue along the trail, crossing the Bhote Kosi River to begin the steep climb up to Namche Bazaar 3500 m, the administrative center of the Sagarmatha National Park and the hub of Sherpa society. Remember to look out for glimpses of Mt.Everest from the trail on the way to Everest! Overnight the camp or Lodge. Day06: NAMCHE- KHUNDE A moderately easy and beautiful walk to the village of Thame 3800 m, situated at an important junction along the old primary trade route to and from Tibet via the Nangpa La (pass). The trail leads west past a large array of prayer flags and mani stones - some of them very picturesque. After the village of Thomde the trail descends to the river and makes a steep climb to Thame. Camp or Lodge Overnight. Day07: THAME -KHUNDE Morning visit to Thame Monastery, then trek to the serene Sherpa village Khunde. Camp or Lodge Overnigh. Day08: KHUNDE- TENGBOCHE The trail leads past the large Sherpa settlement of Khumjung and then descends deep into the Dudh Kosi Valley at Pungki Thanka. The trail then ascends the right flank of the Dudh Kosi valley to Tengboche at 3870m., home to the famouse Tengboche Monastery, spiritual center of the Khumnu. The climbs is long but, more than adequately compensated by veiws of Mt.Amadablam and on clear days views of Mt. Everest and it surroundings peaks. Amadablam means "Mother's Charm Box" and is named after the little box that Sherpa women wear around their necks. It is also one of the most beautiful mountians in the Himalaya. Camp or Lodge Overnight. Day09: TENGBOCHE-DINGBOCHE Descends through a beautiful forest then cross the lmja Khola and trek through the village of Pangboche. The route continues through summer pastures to Dingboche 4,400 m. Camp or Lodge Overnight. Day10: DINGBOCHE-CHHUKUNG This day will be spent acclimatizing. You can spend the day doing laundry or you can take a short hike to Chukkung vallley. This valley is a summer pasture and contians a temporary settlement for herders of the Khumbu and is at 4700meters. The views from Chukkung and beyond are tremendous. Camp or Lodge Overnight. Day11: CHHUKUNG-LOBUCHE Trek along a broad valley floor to Dughla, Leaving behind the trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche 4240m. A wedstern volunteer doctor, supported by The Himalayan Rescue Association is Stationed here offers treatment and consulatation to trekkers. Continue up the valley- gaining altitude. Came out of of the valley to descend to the yak pastures at Lobuche 4930m. Camp or Lodge Overnight. Day12: LOBUCHE- KALAPATTHAR After a short climb through meadows, look down on the Khumbu Glacier. Straight-ahead is Kalapatthar- the best vantagepoint to view the entire south face of Mt.Everest and the surrounding peaks. Trek to Gorakshep and for tommorrows ascent of Kalapatthar 5545meters. Camp or Lodge Overnigh. Day13: KALAPATTHAR-LOBUCHE This morning, those who are able will hike up Kala Pattar for unobstructed views of Everest and it's surroinding peaks. Most of the famous photographs of Everest were teken from atop this "biump" on the landscape. In the afternoon, retrace yours steps to Lobeche. Camp or Lodge Overnight. Day14: LOBUCHE-PHERICHE Follow the main Khumbu Valley down to Pheriche, site of the Himalayam Rescue Association's Trekkers' Aid Post. Camp or Lodge Overnight |
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