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Duration
6 Days
Difficulty Level
Challenging
Best Season
Springs and autumn
Max. Altitude
5554 m
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03: Fly to :ukla (2,800 m)- then Trek to Phakding (2,652 m) -in 3 hours.
Day 04: trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) -6 hours.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar- Day to take rest and acclimatize.
Day 06: Namche bazaar to Phortse Tenga (3,680 m) – 5 hours
Day 07: Phortse Tenga – Machhermo (4,470 m)- 5 hours.
Day 08: Machhermo – Gokyo (4,790 m)- 6 hours
Day 09: Trek involves walking to Gorak Shep and Everest base Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Kalapatthar and Zongla.
Day 11: Trek from Dzongla to Thangna via Chola Pass.
Day 12: Trek to Gokyo lakes, reaching an altitude of 4800 m.
day 13: Trek to Gokyo Ri and Dole.
DAy 14: Trek to Monjo, covering a Distance of 6 hours and reaching an altitude of 2,835 M.
Day 15: Trek drom Monjo to Lukla
Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla.
- Domestic and international airport pickup and drop-off services by private vehicle, and all airport taxes at the local level.
- Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu airfare, a professional English-speaking guide for the full trek, very strong and professional sherpas (potters) for the trek.
- Sagarmatha National Park permits, Khumbu Municipality Permits (TIMS), one set breakfast, one set lunch, and one set dinner, with a cup of tea in the morning, during trekking days, tea house
- Accommodations in the mountains, three-night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (3-star standard hotel).
- All government taxes and company service charges.
- International airfare and travel insurance.
- Tips for guides and potters.
- Soft or hard drinks, and wifi.
- Battery charging in the mountains.
Outline Itinerary
The trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar involves climbing and descending through narrow benchlands and crossing suspension bridges. Guests will also catch a glimpse of Mt. Everest and Lhotse.
Guests will have a rest day in Namche Bazaar, where they can visit the Sagarmatha National Park Museum or the hospital built by Sir Edmund Hillary in Kunde.
The trek from Phortse Tenga to Machhermo involves a climb of about five hours through forests and small hamlets. Guests may spot some wildlife along the way.
On the day 10, we will trek to Kalapatthar and Zongla covering a total distance of 22 km over 7 hours, reaching an altitude of 2,860 meters. Visitors can choose to trek to Kalapatthar before sunrise or at 7 am to witness a panoramic view of the mountain range. Following that, tourists can have breakfast in Gorak Shep and then travel to Zongla. The section of the trek to Zongla can be tricky, but it is possible to reach Zongla in time.
On this day,trek from Dzongla to Thangna via Chola Pass covering a distance of 14 km and reaching an altitude of 4650 meters over 8 hours. The initial walk through the arid valley on the flat stone path is fun. However, the hike to the Chola Pass is difficult and requires trekking on icy trails along the Chola glacier. Yet, the breathtaking view from Chola Pass is rewarding. After reaching Chola Pass, tourists can descend to Phedi and climb down to Thangna, a small village with few lodges and tea shops.
We’lltrek to Gokyo lakes, reaching an altitude of 4800 meters throughout 4 to 5 hours via the glacier route. We can stop at the first lake of Gokyo and then head towards the windy Gokyo valley, situated near the third lake. The Gokyo Valley is one of the highest settlements in the world with a handful of beautiful lodges. At Gokyo, tourists can witness the natural beauty of Dudh Pokhari Lake.
The section of the route from Dole to Monjo is more challenging than the ones from Pangboche. Tourists need to cross a river before getting to Monjo and can stay in great tea houses over Monjo.
Typically scheduled in the morning and lasting 30 minutes. From the airport, tourists can drive to the hotel in Kathmandu and enjoy a spa or visit nearby places.