- Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Place: Khumjung
- Altitude: 3,970m
Namaste and welcome to Nepal! We meet you on arrival and transport you to your hotel. Bed and breakfast plan (BB).
The tour includes the Kathmandu valley, Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhanath. We offer an expert tour guide for this day excursion. BB.
After an early breakfast, we take you to the domestic airport for the short, scenic flight to Lukla. We begin the trek above the Dudh Koshi River and walk to Phakding. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (BLD) included.
We begin our walk uphill after check-in at the Sagarmatha National Park counter. As we approach Namche Bazaar, we can see the stunning Himalayas, including Mt. Everest. Namche Bazaar, a bustling market town, is considered the Sherpa capital.
During our acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar, we take short trips to explore the shrines, markets, and natural surroundings. We can opt to walk around villages such as Khunde, Khumjung, and others, experiencing the colorful monasteries and Chhortens.
We walk through a gentle trail and observe alpine fauna that is preserved by the national park. after Phorte Tanga 2 hour gradually uphill with beautiful Cho-yu view.
As we walk further from Phortse Tenga, the Himalayas appear closer to us. Our walking slows as the altitude exceeds 4,000 meters.
It’s a spectacular day for us. With excellent views of Kangtega and Cho-Oyu (8,201m), along with some of the hidden valleys, we walk further from Machhermo to the Gokyo Lake/Gokyo valley. The trek passes through Pangka and descends to the river bank. Before reaching the Gokyo valley, we pass through Longpongo and Tanjung.
We get up early for the short climb of Gokyo Ri and the wonderful sunrise views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Makalu (8,481m), Cho Oyu (8,201m) and others. The Ngozumba glacier that can be seen is the longest glacier in Nepal. After this amazing excursion, we return to Gokyo Lake. BLD
Today’s trail leads us first little uphill and then on a continuous Nepali flat all walking today is Glacier, the trail is little small bath very beautiful.
Today is the most challenging day of the trek. The ascents and descents are both steep and have snow cover most of the time. At the top of the high pass, we have spectacular views of the pyramidal Mt. Ama Dablam, as well as Lhotse and Everest and Makalu. We then descend carefully to Dzongla for our overnight stop.
We have an easy, short day following yesterday’s challenge. We walk slowly, enjoying views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse-Lhotse, Everest, Pumori, Lobuche, and other peaks.
Today is a long day. First, we walk to Gorak Shep, have lunch and put our belongings in the lodge. From there, we walk to Everest Base Camp. Though Mt. Everest cannot be seen from EBC, you can see it from the trail. After reaching EBC, we return to Gorak Shep. BLD
Early in the morning, we have a short climb up Mt. Kalapatthar to get the stunning sunrise view of Mt. Everest (8,848m). Then we return to Gorak Shep for breakfast and start trekking down to Dingboche.
As the altitude decreases, we naturally pick up our pace, passing colorful Sherpa villages and monasteries along the way.
Trekking down from Khumjung, we pass Namche Bazaar and Jorsalle. This is the same trail we took during our first few days climbing up.
After breakfast, we gradually return to our starting point, Lukla, It’s a gentle walk through fields and forests. At Lukla, we celebrate our successful trek with our crew.
Early in the morning, we go to the airport to fly back to Kathmandu. From Kathmandu airport, we transfer you to your hotel.
Enjoy a full day in Kathmandu, whether it’s shopping in Thamel or visiting historical sites. We also want to celebrate your wonderful trek with a farewell dinner.
After a memorable experience, we take you to the airport for your flight home. Thank you for your journey with us