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Day 1. Arrival
Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Overnight.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Kathmandu Sightseeing and prepare for trekking permit.
Overnight.
Day 3:
Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding 2610m (flight 45 minutes / 3 hrs trek)
Fly to Lukla, the trail descends, gradually passing above
the large village of Chaunrikaka (2680m) and on through small
villages, fields and forests following a wide well constructed
path. After Kusum Drargka, a large stream, the trail crosses the
Dudh Kosi river at Phakding. The total walking time between
Lukla and Phakding is 3 hours. (Our entire trip to Everest area
in Sagarmatha National Park has been planned is such a way so as
to minimize the risk of ‘High altitude sickness’. Please do not
rush and if you feel uneasy about the altitude do not hesitate
to tell your trek guide. In the first two days you are likely to
feel a little uneasy due to the altitude). Overnight at Phakding.
Day 4:
Phakding-Namche Bazaar 3440m (6 hours trek)
From Phakding the trail follows the western bank of Dudh
Kosi passing through forests of Blue Pine until it reaches the
village of Benkar(2700m). From here the trail crosses to the
eastern bank of the Dudh Kosi, and climbs gently to the village
of Chumoa. Between here and the next village of Monjo (2800m)
the trail drops steeply to cross Monjo Khola. From Monjo the
trail crosses a small rock saddle and then descends abruptly to
re-cross the Dudh Kosi at Jorsale (2804m). Beyond Jorsale the
trail undulates up until the confluence with Bhote Kosi is
reached. From here the Khumbu region begins. Above the bridge
the trail zigzags up 300m of the steep spur between the two
rivers through sparse forest. From the top of the spur, Mt.
Everest can be seen rising above Nuptse-Lhotse wall. The next
section of the trail climbs less steeply, traversing above the
Bhote Kosi until Namche Bazaar is reached. Namcha Bazaar is a
market town, where every Saturday morning traders from lower
altitude sell goods to sherpas. Most of the trading is over by
mid-day and the traders return to their villages. The total
walking time is 6 ? hours. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5:
Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day)
Acclimatization is important so today we will spend the day
free. We can explore Namche Bazaar. We can also visit the
Mendelphu hill from where we can have an excellent view of
Sagarmatha. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6:
Namche Bazaar-Phortse 3840m ( 6 hours trek )
From Namche we will start ascending to cross a ridge and
climb a flank to reach Phunki. We continue climbing to reach Mon
La, from where we descend to reach Dudh Kosi river. We spend
overnight on the left side of the river. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 7:
Phortse- Machhermo 4410m ( 6 hours trek )
Continue climbing along a steep rhododendron forest slope to
pass several summer settlements (Kharkas) and onto Tongba. From
here the forest end and the gradual gradient of the upper
Himalaya is experienced. We pass Gyele and Dole with its
meadows. After a short climb, we travel a level path to finally
reach Machhermo. Overnight at lodge.
Day 8:
Machhermo-Gokyo 4750m (5 hours trek)
We continue along the trail that climbs along the valley to
Machhermo (4410m). We then climb a ridge that opens up as we
pass through Pangka. Finally we descend to the riverbank before
climbing onto the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We
encounter two glacial lakes before we come across Gokyo itself
(4750m). The view from here is breathtaking. Overnight at camp.
Day 9:
Gokyo-Gokyo Ri – Gokyo (7 hours trek)
We can rest today or those feeling energetic can attempt to
climb Gokyo peak (5360m) for a panoramic view of some of the
world’s highest mountains; Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.
Day 10:
Gokyo- Machhermo 4410m ( 5 hours trek )
After breakfast follow the same route back through Pangka
and continue walking to Macchermo (4410m) for night is about 4
hours. Overnight at camp.
Day 11:
Machhermo-Phortse 3840m ( 5 hours trek )
Walk down to Phortse Khola (3500m) passing through the
summer settlements of Luza, Gyele and Dole. Walking time is
about 5 hours
Day 12:
Phortse-Khumjung- Namche 3440m ( 5 hours trek )
After breakfast a steep ascent for 2 hours gets us to Mani
Danda. A gradual climb after lunch will see us at the village of
Khumjung (4790m). walk down to Namche via Shyangboche for night
stop. Every Saturday there is a market day at Namche, so if we
are lucky to be here on Saturday it would be interesting to tour
the market and do some shopping. Overnight at lodge.
Day 13:
Namche-Manjo- (5 hours )
After breakfast start walking along the Dud Kosi river and
descend to Phakding via Manjo for night stop traveling. Journey
of about 5 hour and Overnight at Lodge.
Day 14:
Majoo - Lukla
After breakfast start for Lukla for our last night under the
Majestic Mountains. Last night we shall have great celebration
dinner at Lukla of the trek in a bustling town and overnight
Day 15:
Lukla - Kathmandu
Fly out to Kathmandu. Check in at hotel. Free for rest of
the day. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Rest Day
for shopping at Kathmandu & evening farewell dinner. Overnight
Day 17:
Departure Transfer to Airport. Service End |
