EVEREST REGION

The Everest region is eastern Nepal is the home of the Sherpas, the world’s most famous mountaineers your guide for this trek will be a local Sherpa from this very region. The Trekking Agents of Nepal certify the local Guides we employ Guides. They speak good have knowledge of the land and its culture, and have first aid training making them no less than some of the western leaders who lead trek regions.

The Tengboche Monastery, center of Sherpa Buddhist culture, holds pride of place in Himalayan
Eco-graphs. There is also the famous village of Namche Bazaar, a meeting place for Himalayan traders and yak caravans. The greatest prize of all is of course the view of Everest, the highest mountain in the world.

Our Everest experience e begins at Lukla airport (2,850). The trail follows the course of the Dudh Koshi River (the “river of milk”) as it charges down the narrow gorges. On the trail, you feel dwarfed by the mountains all around. Sacred stones, Chorten and pr4ayer flags mark the route. Yak caravans are frequently encountered and the precarious suspension bridges make you pause. You may not meet a yeti, but barking deer, must deer and the Himalayan tahr or mountain goat can be seen grazing on the steep slopes. The shaggy-coated yak is the most famous animal around here.

Namche Bazaar (3,446 m) is an enchanting settlement set in a horseshoe-shaped mountain amphitheater. Its Saturday market is a social event where merchandise of daily use, meat, yak tails and butter are traded. Mountaineering souvenirs left behind by expeditions to Everest can also be found in the shops of Namche.

Tengboche Monastery sits at altitudes of (3,870 m) in a clearing surrounded by first and rhododendrons. The view from here is a magnificent close-up of Everest (8.848), Nuptse (7,879 m), Lhotse (8,501 m), Ama Dablam, Kwangde and Thamserku. We will also be visiting the school in Khumjung village, which was built by Sir Edmund Hillary for the Sherpa children.

This trek not only offers breathtaking views of the mountain but also introduces you to the flora and found of the Himalayas. This route passes through forest of birches, conifers, and rhododendrons and above 4000 m. you will come across scrub, juniper, tundra and wildflowers. Also watch out for the blood pheasants and Nepal’s National bird Dhanfe, the Himalayan Monal or pheasant, snow pigeon and occasionally ravens. Near Gorakshep you are likely to see Tibetan snow cocks. High above you may see goshawks and golden eagles. You are also likely to see must deer early in the morning and just before dust.

The Pangboche gompa is the oldest in the Khumbu region and once had basted of having the skull and hand of a yeti. These items were stolen in 1991, leaving another chapter of the yeti legend unsolved.

At Pheriche a visit to the Trekkers aid post will be a knowledgeable and interesting one. During Trekking season there is a western physician present here. This establishment, and the doctors who operate it. Specialize in the study and treatment of altitude sickness.

An hour’s trek takes you to Dingboche, to aid your acclimatization process you have a rest day in Dingboche (which is less windy than Pheriche). Depending on how you feel you may wish to rest for the day and relax, or you may wish to do some exploring around and hike up the Imja Khola valley to Chhukung at 4730 m. The views from Chhukung at 4730 m. The view from Chhukung and further up the valley on the moraines towards Island Peak (6189 m) are tremendous. The great south face of Lhotse towers above to the north, while Amphu Lapcha a (5780 m pass) and the immense fluted ice walls that flank it dominate the horizon to the south. To the southwest, the eastern face, of Amadablam provides an unusual view of this picturesque peak.

From Phalang Karpo at 4340 m. (en route Dingboche to Lobuje) the views of Twachee and Cholatse (6440 m) are spectacular. On this day you will be passing through country reported to be the habitat of the snow leopard and yeti.

On this trek you will also come across stone monuments in memory of those who died during various expedition to Everest since 1970.

The trek from Lobuje to Gorakshep (5160 m.) is a short one arriving at Gorakshep before lunchtime. The highlight of this day is the view of conical peak of Pumori and a close-up view of Mt. Everest from Kala Pattar Peak meaning “black rock”, which is 5545 m. high. You have an option of having lunch at Gorakshep and then climbing Kalapattar or taking a packed lunch to Kalapattar and eating you lunch wile enjoying the view. From Kalapattar or taking a packed lunch to Kalapattar and eating your lunch while enjoying the view. From Kalapattar you will be descending back to Gorakshep which was the base camp for the 1952 Swiss Everest Expedition.

The climb to Kalapattar is a steep ascent but form there the entire Everest south face is visible as well as the Lho La (the pass between Nepal and Tibet, changtse(the northern peak o Everest) and most of the West Ridge route. As you near the top of Kalapattar, more of the peak of Everest itself comes into view, and from the summit of Kalapattar on the ridge towards Pumori will allow a view all the way to the South Col.

Some may experience sleepless night and discomfort at Gorakshep if this is the case you will have to descend to Lobuje the next day. For those who are fine and have no problem you can further explore towards the Base Camp. The walk to base camp from Gorakshep is about as six-hour return trip. The route follows the Khumbu glacier, sometimes on the moraine and sometimes on the glacier itself. The trip to base camp, while fascinating, is not as spectacular as the ascent of Kalapattar because there is not view of Everest itself from base camp. The highlight of going to Base Camp is that you can come across Expedition going to Everest and get a first hand insight as t what happens Expedition of Everest.

By now you will be very familiar with the different mountains and so on your way down you will be trying to identify the mountains, which is not a very difficult task. On your way back to Kathmandu you can buy Tibetan art, craft & jewelry from the Tibetan Merchants at Namche.

13 DAYS KHUMJUNG – EVEREST BASE CAMP – KALAPATHAR TREK
(LODGE BASED TREK)

Day 01 After breakfast transfer to domestic airport. Kathmandu/Lukla
M.) by flight. Trek to Monjo (2840 m.) 4 hrs.
Day 02 Trek to Namche (3440 m.).After lunch rest. 4 hrs.
Day 03 Acclimatization day. Explore the town of Namche
Day 04 Trek to Khumjung (3780 m.). via Hillary School. After lunch visit
Khunde (3840 m.) & back to Khumjung 1 ½ hrs.
Day 05 Trek to Pangboche (3930 m.) via Tengboche (3860 m.) 5 ½ hrs.
Day 06 Trek to Dingboche (4410 m.). After lunch explore the town. 3 ½ hrs.
Day 07 Trek to Lobuche (4910 m.) via Thukla (Luch at Thukla (4720 m.); 4 ½ hrs.
Day 08 Trek to Gorakshep (5140 m.) After lunch EBC and back (3 ½ hrs.) 3 hrs.
Day 09 Early morning hike to Kalapattar (5550 m.) and back 2 ½ hrs. after breakfast
Trek to Pheriche (4240 m.) 4 ½ hrs.
Day 10 Trek to Tengboche (3860 m.) via Panboche de tour-lunch at Pangboche. 3 ½ hrs.
Day 11 Trek to Monjo (2840 m.) via Namche – lunch at Namche. 5 ½ hrs.
Day 12 Trek to Lukla (2840 m.); 3 ½ hrs.
Day 13 Lukla / Kathmandu flight. Arrive KTM – Transfer to Hotel.

16 DAYS LODGED BASED TREK

Day 01 After breakfast transfer to domestic airport. KTM./Lukla by flight
Trek to Monjo (2840 m.) 4 hrs.
Day 02 Trek to Namche (3440 m.). After lunch rest. 4 hrs.
Day 03 Acclimatization day. Explore the town of Namche.
Day 04 Trek to Thamae (3800 m.) via Thamoe (3840 m.) 4 ½ hrs.
Day 05 Trek to Khumjung (3780 m.) Via Khunde (3840 m.). After lunch visit
Hillary’s school. 4 hrs.
Day 06 Trek to Pangboche (3930 m.) via Tengboche (3860 m.) 5 ½ hrs.
Day 07 Trek to Dingboche (4410 m.). After lunch explore the town. 3 hrs.
Day 08 Acclimatization day. day hike to Chukkung and back. 3 ½ hrs.
Day 09 Trek to Lobuche (4910 m.) via Thukla (lunch at Thukla 4620 m.) 4 ½ hrs.
Day 10 Trek to Gorakshep (5140 m.). After lunch Everest Base Camp and
back (3½ hrs). 3 hrs.
Day 11 Early morning hike to Kalapathar (5545 m.) and back 2 ½ hrs.
Day 12 After breakfast trek to Pheriche (4240 m.) 4 ½ hrs.
Day 13 Trek to Thyangboche (3860 m.). via Pangboche de tour – lunch at Pangboche. 3 ½ hrs.
Day 14 Trek to Monjo (2840 m.) via Namche – lunch at Namche. 5 ½ hrs.
Day 15 Trek to Lukla (2840 m.) 3 ½ hrs.
Day 16 Lukla / KTM. Flight. Arrive KTM – transfer to Hotel.

ITINERARY FOR 11 DAYS - EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

Day 01 After breakfast transfer to domestic airport. Kathmandu/Lukla (2840 m.)
Start trek to Phakding (2610 m.).
Day 02 Trek to Namche (3440 m.)
Day 03 Trek to Tengboche (3860 m.)
Day 04 Trek to Pheriche (4240 m.)
Day 05 Trek to Lobuche (4930 m.)
Day 06 Trek to Gorakshep (5140 m.)
Day 07 Visit Kalapathar (5545 m.) & Everest base camp and trek
back to Gorakshep
Day 08 Trek to Dingboche (4410 m.)
Day 09 Trek to Khumjung (3780 m.)
Day 10 Trek to Lukla – Overnight at Sagarmath Resort.
Day 11 Lukla / Kathmandu by flight.

ITINERERY FOR THE KHUMBU TREKKING.

Day 01 Kathmandu to Jiri by Bus.
Day 02 Trek Jiri to Shibalaya.
Day 03 Trek Bhandar
Day 04 Trek Sete.
Day 05 Trek Junbeshi.
Day 06 Trek Nunthala
Day 07 Trek Bubsha.
Day 08 Trek Surke.
Day 09 Trek Phakding.
Day 10 Trek Namche Bazaar.
Day 11 Rest in Namche bazaar.
Day 12 Trek Thame Village.
Day 13 Trek Khumjung village.
Day 14 Trek Dolle.
Day 15 Trek Machhermo.
Day 16 Trek Gokyo.
Day 17 Rest day in Gokyo.
Day 18 Trek Gokyo ri.
Day 19 Trek Thagnag or Forchhe village may be not Cross Chola Pass.
Day 20 Trek Pheriche.
Day 21 Trek Lobuche.
Day 22 Rest day in Lobuche.
Day 23 Trek Gorakshep.
Day 24 Trek Kalapathar and Everest B.C.
Day 25 Trek Dingboche.
Day 26 Trek Chhukung.
Day 27 Trek Pangboche.
Day 28 Trek Namche.
Day 29 Trek Phakding.
Day 30 Fly back to Kathmandu by air.

26 DAYS GOKYO – KALAPATHAR – EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK

Day 01 Fly Lukla and over night in Phakding village.
Day 02 Phakding to Namche bazaar.
Day 03 Rest day in Namche bazaar.
Day 04 Namche to Thame village.
Day 05 Visit Thame Monastery and back to Thame.
Day 06 Thame to Khumjung village.
Day 07 Khumjung village to Dolle.
Day 08 Dolle to Machhermo.
Day 09 Machhermo to Gokyo.
Day 10 Gokyo - ri can be see five lake around.
Day 11 Gokyo to Thaknag.
Day 12 Thaknag to Chola pass over night at Dzongla.
Day 13 Dzongla to Gorakshep
Day 14 Gorakshep to Kalapathar, Everest Base camp and back to Gorakshep.
Day 15 Gorakshep to Dingboche.
Day 16 Dingboche to Chhukung.
Day 17 Rest day in Chhukung and walk up to Chhukung - ri.
Day 18 Island Peak Base camp and back to Chhukung.
Day 19 Chhukung to Pangboche.
Day 20 Pangboche to Amadablam B.C., Hillari Airport and back to Pangboche
Day 21 Pangboche to Sannaso.
Day 22 Sannaso to Namche Bazaar.
Day 23 Namche visit to Everest View Hotel.
Day 24 Namche to Phakding.
Day 25 Phakding to Lukla.
Day 26 Fly back to Kathmandu.

14 DAYS EVEREST BASE CAMP / KALAPATTER TREK (Tea – House)

Day 01 After breakfast transfer to domestic airport. Kathmandu/Lukla (2840 m.)
Start trek to Phakding (2610 m.).
Day 02 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.)
Day 03 Explore Namche Bazaar.
Day 04 Trek to Khumjung (3780 m.)
Day 05 Trek to Tengboche (3860 m.)
Day 06 Trek to Pheriche (4240 m.)
Day 07 Trek to Lobuche (4930 m.)
Day 08 Trek to Gorakshep (5140 m.)
Day 09 Visit of Kalapathar (5545 m.) and trek back to Gorakshep.
Day 10 Visit of Everest Base Camp – Trek down to Lobuche.
Day 11 Trek to Dingboche (4410 m.)
Day 12 Trek to Khumjung.
Day 13 Trek to Lukla
Day 14 Lukla / Kathmandu by flight.

ITINERARY FOR 17 DAYS RENJO PASS via GOKYO to KALAPATHAR

Day 01 Kathmandu / Lukla (2840 m.) by Flight. Start trek to Phakding (2610 m.)
Day 02 Trek to Namche (3440 m.).
Day 03 Namche Rest and Acclimatization day.
Day 04 Trek to Thame (3800 m.)
Day 05 Trek to Marlung (4400 m.)
Day 06 Trek to Surya Pokhari (4550 m.)
Day 07 Cross Renjo Pass (5435 m.) – Camp at Gokyo Lake (4790 m.)
Day 08 Rest and visit Gokyo-Ri
Day 09 Trek to Tagnag (4810 m.)
Day 10 Cross Cho La Pass (5420 m.) – camp at Dzongla (4830 m.)
Day 11 Trek to Lobuche (4910 m.)
Day 12 Trek to Kalapathar (5545 m.) and back to Lobuche.
Day 13 Trek to Dingboche (4410 m.)
Day 14 Trek to Tengboche (3860 m.)
Day 15 Trek to Monjo (2840 m.)
Day 16 Trek to Lukla – Overnight at the
Day 17 Fly back to Kathmandu.