Trip Fact
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Duration
16 Days 15 Nights -
Max Altitude
5357 m -
Accomadation
Hotel, lodge (tea house) -
Destination
Nepal -
Transportation
Flight and car -
Activity
Trekking and Cultural excursion -
Grade
Moderate to fairly challenging -
Trip Start
Kathmandu -
Trip End
Kathmandu
Overview
Mt. Everest has inspired countless dreams and adventures, including visions of scaling the highest mountain on earth to those of getting a taste of the high mountains with a pack on their back and a camera in hand; ready to capture some incredible views of the lofty snowy mountain peaks that seem to grow in this region.
The original route taken on the first ascent of Everest was from Jiri, but now the usual approach to this region begins with a breathtaking flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airstrip (2,800 meters). Here you are surrounded by the glistening spires of snow peaks from the start of the trek, and they only get higher and more magnificent as you go. The route is dotted by sacred Tibetan Buddhist mani stones (engraved with prayers and Buddhist images), prayer flags, and the occasional stupa (representing the mind of Buddha). The winding Dudha and Bhote Koshi rivers are a beautiful glacier-fed aqua blue, joined by many tributaries supporting waterfalls. Trekkers can wander up to bustling Namche Bazaar, to the revered Tengboche Monastery, to crystalline Gokyo Lake, historic Everest Base Camp, and many other remarkable places in the Everest region. You share the trail with yak trains and Tibetan nomads and can choose to stay in simple but welcoming guesthouses in all but the most remote areas. Treks can be from one week to more than a month. Expect to take some rest days for acclimatization as most trails quickly go above 3,500 meters. Level of trekking: moderate to strenuous.
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 3: Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 4: Trek to Namche (3450m)
Trek to Namche (3450m)
Day 5: Rest day in Namche
Rest day in Namche
Day 6: Trek to Thyangboche [3864m]
Trek to Thyangboche [3864m]
Day 7: Trek to Pheriche [4252m]
Trek to Pheriche [4252m]
Day 8: Rest day in Pheriche
Rest day in Pheriche
Day 9: Trek to Lobuche [4930m]
Trek to Lobuche [4930m]
Day 10: Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Trek to Gorak Shep [5184m]
Day 11: Trek to Everest BC [5357], back to Gorak Shep
Trek to Everest BC [5357], back to Gorak Shep
Day 12: Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 13: Trek to Namche [3450m]
Trek to Namche [3450m]
Day 14: Trek to Lukla [2900m]
Trek to Lukla [2900m]
Day 15: Flight to Kathmandu
Flight to Kathmandu
Day 16: Depart Kathmandu
Depart Kathmandu
Package Details
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