Explore the beautiful vistas of Everest on this 12 day trek from Kathmandu
Highlights
Kathmandu, Dingboche, Everest Base Camp-South, Gorakshep, Kala Patthar, Lhotse, Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Phakding, Tengboche
Locations Covered
Kathmandu, Dingboche, Everest Base Camp-South, Gorakshep, Kala Patthar, Lhotse, Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Phakding, Tengboche
mountaineering, nature, trekking
Group Tour
12 Days
Hard
English
Description
Witness the spellbinding beauty of the snow-capped mountains during this trekking journey to Mount Everest and explore magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia, and giant firs en route. Start the trek from Lukla and continue to Tengboche via Namche Bazaar to see the beautiful views of Ama Dablam mountain & an old monastery. Spend a full day walking in Chhukung valley and take in the panoramic views of Nuptse, Lho-La, Khumbutse, and Mount Everest from Kala Pathar, before returning to Kathmandu.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Lukla & a walk to Phakding
- Take a half an hour flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. From the hotel or guest house, you can see the airport and mountain scenery views.
- After breakfast, trek down to Phakding by following the Dudh Koshi river (white river), which takes about 3 hours, and then we rest for the remainder of the day.
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Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar
- We climb up to Namche Bazaar, which would take around 5 hours.
- We follow the Dudh Koshi river along with the nature of the Everest region to get to Namche Bazaar. Many people go to Namche Bazaar for shopping too.
- Following the long trek, we will relax for the rest of the day.
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Day 3: Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization
- Climb up to Hotel Everest View, which will take about 2 hours, to see the Everest panoramic ranges, including the views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kusum Kangaru.
- Then return down to Namche Bazaar with your Nepali tour guide.
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Day 4: Trek to Tengboche
- After a day's rest in Namche Bazaar, continue your trek to Tengboche. It takes about 5 hours to get to Tengboche. It is an amazing village in the Everest region, from where you can have a chance to see a wonderful view of Ama Dablam mountain and an old monastery.
- In the morning and evening, the Lama prays in the monastery, where you can go for a visit and also have a chance to meditate.
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Day 5: Trek to Dingboche
- After an approximately five-hour walk to Dingboche, you will emerge to a pleasant level area and can admire the rhododendron-covered area.
- Enjoy the amazing view from Ama Dablam and Kantega. Continue climbing up gradually until you get to a big Mani Stupa.
- Continue the walk as you enter the Imjatse Valley on the lap of the gorgeous Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse, with views of the eastern snow-capped mountains, including the Island Peak.
- Reach Dingboche.
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Day 6: Day trip to Chhukung valley and back to Dingboche
- Look at the gorgeous scenery of the north face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as you explore Chhukung Valley that leads up to Island Peak.
- After exploring Chhukung valley, you have time to relax in the afternoon. You also can enjoy the panoramic view of Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Tawoche peak, and other mountains.
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Day 7: Trek to Lobuche
- Today, we trek along the Dughla Valley for about 5 hours.
- Lobuche is reached by hiking alongside frozen rivers where stone houses sit in an icy wilderness of stunning beauty.
- You will be able to feast your eyes on the Khumbu Icefall, Pumori, and many smaller peaks from ridge tops on the track.
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Day 8: Move from Lobuche to Gorakshep
- Hike up to Everest Base Camp and back to Gorakshep. It takes about 3.5 hours to Gorakesh, and you will hike for another 3 hours to get back to Everest Base Camp. It is more comfortable at this altitude to hike up and come down for the night's stay.
- Trek up the valley for a short look at the Khumbu Glacier following the rocky path on the lap of Kala Patthar and Mt. Pumori.
- Gorakshep is situated near the Everest Base Camp. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Nuptse, Lho-La, and Khumbutse, and there is also a chance to view an avalanche on the way.
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Day 9: Early morning hiking to Kala Pathar & trek back to Pheriche
- Begin early in the morning with a hike up to Kala Patthar, an excellent viewpoint to observe Mount Everest and innumerable spectacular mountain views.
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Day 10: Trek back to Namche Bazzar
- We move downhill to Namche Bazaar, which takes about 6 hours, and has a very scenic mountain view.
- Enjoy your evening in Namche, where many facilities like drinks, a pool house, and shopping are available.
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Day 11: Trek back to Lukla
- You will walk around five and a half hours to get back to Lukla.
- On the last day of your trek, you walk from Namche Bazaar to Lukla via Phakding.
- Also, visit the marketplace of the Everest region to relax. There are some bars, restaurants, and shops to spend the rest of your day in Lukla.
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Day 12: Flight back to Kathmandu
- On the flight to Lukla, there's a chance to see the panoramic Everest range again.
- After the half-hour flight, return to Kathmandu with unforgettable memories of your trip.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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