TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP & KALA PATTHAR

After Lunch we will start driving towards Mulkot. room check in the hotel, there will be a short briefing and orientation about the trek. Overnight at hotel in Mulkot resort
Meal included: Dinner & Breakfast

Early morning transfer to the Ramechhap airport to fly to Lukla. This 45-minute flight provides a magnificent entry to the trek. It highlights the snowline of the Himalayan Range in the north and the rugged landing at the Lukla airport, which is said to be one of the most spectacular flights in the world. Upon arrival, the guide will arrange the porters at the nearby lodge. During this break, the guests are welcome to explore this bustling town on top of a hill with rows of houses, hotels and shops lining both sides of the traditional cobbled street.

The trek starts by following the trail leading to the northwest direction through the narrow street, which immediately descends from the end of the village on a trail through the open hillside. The trail is well defined and there are many shops and lodges catering to the trekkers. This day’s trek is an easy one and ultimately descends to the river at Phakding. Dinner and

Overnight stay at Hotel / Lodge in Phakding.

Meal included: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner

Leave the main village and the follow the trail on the left bank of the Dudh Kosi River. It is a pleasant walk for the first half of the day as one passes through agricultural countryside and small wayside villages. Just before lunch, there is a steep climb of about 20 minutes to arrive at Monjo for Lunch.

After lunch, trek up to the check post to check the permits and enter into the Sagarmatha National Park. Descend for 10 minute and then cross a suspension bridge to arrive at Jorsale (2800m). Pass through several small villages and beautiful pine forest. This is a busy trail with plenty of human interest. Our first good views are of west ridge of Kusum Kangru (6339m). Follow the Dudh Kosi River, crossing a rickety suspension bridge, which is in a dilapidated condition, and then slowly climb up a very steep trail to Namche Bazaar.  Near half waypoint, we enjoy our first views of Mt. Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7879m) and Lhotse (8383m) – the big three. The climb is for nearly 3 hours, as one gain’s altitude, making breathing difficult due to the rarified air. Arrive at a gate with a sign saying, ”Welcome to Namche Bazaar” but it is very misleading as it takes another 20 minutes to arrive at the main town. This prosperous town is the largest in Khumbu. Mt. Thamserku (6648 m) and Kwangde Ri (6624 m) loom along the east and west of the village. The sacred mountain Khumbila (5707 m) dominates the skyline along the west.  Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel / Lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight stay at Lodge in Namche  Bazaar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Post breakfast we start by descending through the rhododendron forest, watching for the Blood Pheasant and Impeyan Pheasant in the undergrowth. As we reach the valley there is Dudh Kosi River where we stop for a lunch at Phunki Thanga (3200m), next to several large waters driven prayer wheels. The next part is spent climbing slowly on a steep trail to the Thyangboche Monastery. Thyangboche lies at the base of Kangtega and is a classic setting with superb views backs up the valley to the Ama Dablam, and the Everest poking its southwest face over the huge ridgeline linking Nuptse and Lhotse. The Thyangboche Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of the Khumbu Region and the late afternoon can be spent visiting this ancient Monastery. It is the traditional place where all Everest Expeditions receive their blessings as they walk in towards the base camp. After visiting Thyangboche Monastery a short, steep and muddy descent to Debouche through the forest of birches, conifers and rhododendrons.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel / Lodge in Devouche.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Post breakfast we start our trek to Dingboche. For the next half an hour walk we find the path on level ground and proceed further uphill to reach Pangboche (4010m/13,157 ft.). After Pangboche we walk along the river towards the village of Tshomare, we would take a short break at Tshomare for Lunch. Further the trail goes up to the left, through the front yards of a few herders’ huts, over a stone wall and climbs a small ridge before descending to Khumbu Khola, crossing it by a bridge. 10 minutes’ walk further from Khumbu Khola we will reach Dingboche.

Overnight stay at a Lodge in Dingboche.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, post breakfast we go out for acclimatization walk to nearby hillock. We will try gain height of 300meter and from the top, we will be able to see the beautiful views of Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Everest, and Pumori.

Overnight stay at Lodge in Dingboche.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On the way, you can watch the beautiful view of the Mt. Cholatese (6443m/21,140 ft.), back on the Westside route Mt. Ama Dablam (6856m/22,495 ft.). After arrival at the ridge, descend for about ten minutes, cross a bridge and arrive at Thugla (4620m/15,158 ft.) for an early lunch. (Note: due to unavailability of water, this is the only lunch stop available). After lunch, the ascent is very steep for about one hour to reach Sherpa Memorial place founded in remembrance to those mountaineers who died during expeditions. Travel along the jumbled moraines and scattered rocks passing by the memorials of Rob Hall and Yasuko Namba and others who perished during the Mt. Everest disaster of 1996. The memorial chortens dots the skyline facing the mountains and overlooking the valley below. Further on the trail leads to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier with views of Pumori (7165m/23,508 ft.) in the foreground. The stark and the rugged beauty create almost a moonscape. The campsite Lobuche is reached after another hour of steady trekking through the moraine and is situated in a windswept valley with the views of Nuptse. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge in Lobuche.

Overnight at teahouse lodge in Lobuche.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we start the trek early in the morning. After about one and half hour of walk we can see the Khumbu Glacier. The path becomes tougher not because it’s uphill, but because of the rocky nature and also due to the high altitude. We reach Gorakshep in about three hours and we take a short rest and keep our back packs in one of the lodges. This was the base camp of the 1952 Swiss Everest expedition. In 1953 the British Everest expedition called this ‘lake camp’. Gorakshep has a small lake that is usually frozen.

We proceed towards the Everest Base Camp. Everest base camp is not actually a specific site. Various expeditions have selected different locations for a semi-permanent camp during their assault on the mountain. Some of the sites that expeditions have used as base camps are identifiable from debris on the glacier at 5340m or more. The trip to base camp, while fascinating, is not spectacular as the ascent of Kala Patthar because there is no view of Everest itself from base camp.

Overnight stay at lodge in Gorakshep.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is the most beautiful day of the trek where you are going to see few good peaks along with Mt. Everest. Start early morning, trek the steep uphill climb to Kala Patthar. One must make sure to take his time and walk at a pace, which you feel most comfortable with. From the top, we get magnificent views of the Himalayan Range. We were able to see peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, Chagtse tower and Everest itself close to another peak called Nuptse. It takes us over 3 hrs to make the summit and a whole bunch of stops along the way to catch our breath. We will spend some time at the Kala Patthar summit and capture a life time memory in our cameras. After having some packed breakfast, we will head off down the valley as we begin our return to civilization. It will take 4-5 hrs to reach Pheriche. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge in Pheriche.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After having breakfast, start trek to Khymjuma. The route starts back through the long walled paths of the village, and then descends to the bridge. Cross the wooden bridge and a gradual ascent along the flanks of the hills brings us to the pass with a chortens. From here descend continuously and a little further the route joins the main trail coming from Dingboche. From here it takes about 45 minutes to the village of Somare at 4010 m. Pass through the village and then a 45 minute walk along the hill side high above the Dudhkosi brings us to the village of Pangboche (3,985m), an ideal place to stop for lunch.
After lunch, we will walk to Khymjuma. The trail goes gradually down up to Thyangboche via Devouche The trail has a few ups and downs while overlooking amazing views of the high Himalaya along the way.
Overnight at teahouse lodge in Tashinga.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

In the morning, start the trek towards Namche by following the path round the eastern flanks of the hills. At the rear is the beautiful west face of the Thamserku (6,608m) and Kang Taiga (6,685m). From Namche Bazaar head to the end of the village and then immediately start to descend to the river. Head along the banks of the river and then further descend to Monjo for overnight.
Overnight at teahouse lodge in Monjo.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Early morning, it is a surprising hard uphill climb to Lukla after Phakding, which should take about 3 hours. It is a delightful ending to the trip as one enters into this busy village of Lukla.
Overnight at teahouse lodge in Lukla.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Early morning, transfer to Lukla Airport to board an onward flight to Ramechhap to about 20 minutes. Upon arrival at the airport will drive to Kathmandu & check into the hotel. The rest of the time is free for refreshment and rest. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals Included: Breakfast

This day is we keep it as a contingency day against if there is any delays in Lukla flight.

Add ItiAfter breakfast, timely transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport to board an onward flight to home country 3 hours earlier to the scheduled flight departing time.

Meal Included: Breakfast