This journey starts with an “eye opening” flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla, the trail twists ups and down through the prosperous Sherpa hub like Namche, Thame, Khumjung, Phortse and Dhole to Gokyo Lake at 4790 m. Views of western shoulder of Mt. Everest, Lotse Nuptse and far away Makalu are excellent from Gokyo Ri (5483 m).
Then crossing over Cho La Pass (5667 m.), trail heads up to Kalapattar at 5545 m. Most of the famous photographs of Everest where taken from atop this “bump” on the landscape. We retrace back to Namche then to Lukla following the classic route to Everest Base Camp.
About the tour:
*Main attraction: Buddhist cultural experience, Home of Sherpa, beautiful Gokyo Lake and mountain views including Mt. Everest and lot photographic opportunities.
*Maximum Altitude: 5545m Kalapattar.
*Average walk per day: 5 to 8 hours.
*Best Season: Sept. to Dec. and March to May.
Your Itinerary:
Days 1: Arrival Kathmandu, receive and transfer to hotel.
Days 2: Full day KTM city tour. Overnight at hotel.
Days 3: Transfer to airport, flight to Lukla. Trek to Phakding. Overnight at Lodge.
Days 4: Trek to Manjo.
Days 5: Trek to Namche.
Days 6: Rest day in Namche.
Days 7: Trek to Phortse Bridge.
Days 8: Trek to Dole.
Days 9: Trek to Machermo.
Days 10: Trek to Gokyo.
Days 11: Excursion to Gokyo Ri.
Days 12: Trek to Thangnak.
Days 13: Trek to Dzongla, crossing over Cho La Pass.
Days 14: Trek to Gorakshep.
Days 15: Excursion to Kalapattar (5545m).
Days 16: Excursion to Everest Base Camp and trek down to Lobuche.
Days 17: Trek to Thyangboche.
Days 18: Trek to Phakding.
Days 19: Trek back to Lukla.
Days 20: Flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Days 21- 22: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 23: Final departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost includes:
- 5 nights hotel in Kathmandu in 2 stars hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- 1 full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley including city & monument entry fees with tour English speaking guide.
- Sleeping bag & First Aid Kit.
- Everest National Park Entry Fee.
- Trekking on full board (including breakfast, lunch and dinner with teas & coffees, room at lodges enroute).
- Insured trek staff: 1 guide & 1 porter for each 2 members.
- Both way domestic flights from Kathmandu to Lukla & return.
- All Airport/hotel/airport transfers.
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