Day
01: |
Pick
up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. |
Day
02: |
Sightseeing
Tour around the Kathmandu Valley to Kathmandu Durbar
Square, Swayambhunath stupa, Boudhanath stupa and
Pashupatinath |
Day
03: |
Fly
to Lukla and begin 14-day trek on Everest Base Camp
Trekking Route.
Trekking Day 1 : Lukla to Phakding at elevation
2600m (3 hrs).
The 35 min flight from Kathmandu brings you directly
into the mountains. Easy trekking passes by a Gompa
on the hill, under a cliff and alongside the Dudh Koshi
River. |
Day
04: |
Trekking
Day 2: Phakding to Namche Bazaar at 3430m (4-5 hrs).
After an hour of hiking to cross the Dhud Koshi River,
one can see Mt. Thamserku (6608m). Along this
trail are rhododendron forests, magnolias and giant
firs. After reaching Monjo village at 2840m,
the Sagarmatha National Park begins. The park was declared
a Unesco World Heritage site in 1979. |
Day
05: |
Trekking
Day 3: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
As you'll be proceeding to higher, acclimatization
is very important. We will spend the day by taking
a day hike to Thami or exploring Namche Bazaar. |
Day
06: |
Trekking
Day 4: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche at 3867m (4-5 hrs)
After a short walk, magnificent views of Sagarmatha
(Everest), Ama Dablam (6865), Kwandge (6187m), Lotse
(8501), Nuptse, Thamserku, Kantega and a wonderful
panaroma of Himalayan giants. Tengboche is the largest
and most famous monastery in the Solu Khumbu region
with an impressive statue of Sakyamuni (Buddha). |
Day
07: |
Trekking
Day 5: Tengboche to Pheriche at 4240m (4-5 hrs)
The trail passes through forests of rhododendrons,
birches, and conifers. The national bird of Nepal (Danfe)
and other animals like mountain goats are often spotted. Himalayan
views are frequently seen along the trail. |
Day
08: |
Trekking
Day 6: Acclimatization day in Pheriche.
You can spend the whole day relaxing or take a short
hike to Nangkartsang Gompa, from where you'll have
a chance to see a great view of Mt. Makalu-8475m. |
Day
09: |
Trekking
Day 7: Pheriche to Lobuche at 4930m (4-5 hrs)
The
trail is mostly uphill
for the first hour until
reaching Dughla pass. The
trail then becomes easier
until it reaches Lobuche.
On the way, views of
Mt. Pumori, Lobuche
Peak and Chola Peak
can be seen. |
Day
10: |
Trekking
Day 8: Lobuche to Gorakshep at 5160m, including Everest
Base Camp-EBC
(6-7 hrs)
Trek for about 3 hours to Gorakshep and stop for lunch.
After leaving baggage in Gorakshep, a round trip hike
to EBC takes about 3-4 hours. Views of Kalapther, Khumbhu
Glasier, EBC and many ice lakes. |
Day
11: |
Trekking
Day 9: Gorakshep to Lobuche via Kalapatthar
(5-6 hrs)
Trek up to Kalapatthar-5519m in the morning and descend
back to Lobuche. |
Day
12: |
Trekking
Day 10: Lobuche to Dingboche at 4410m (3-4 hrs)
Trek
back via Dunghla. |
Day
13: |
Trekking
Day 11: Dinboche to Tyangboche (4-5 hrs)
Excellent mountain views. |
Day
14: |
Trekking
Day 12: Tyangboshe to Namche Bazaar (4-5 hrs)
Trekking through forests of rhododendrons, birches
and conifers with views of the Himalayas. |
Day
15: |
Trekking
Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Phakding (3-4 hrs)
The easy, downhill trail crosses the Dudh Koshi River
many times. |
Day
16: |
Trekking
Day 14: Phakding to Lukla (3-4 hrs)
Easy trek to Lukla and then relax for the remainder
of the day. |
Day
17: |
Morning
flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to the
hotel. The afternoon is free for personal activities. |
Day
18: |
Sightseeing
Tour around the Kathmandu Valley to Patan Durbar
Square and Bhaktapur. |
Day
19: |
A
half day of Rafting on the Trishuli River and then
drive south to the Royal Chitwan National Park. |
Day
20: |
Full
day of wildlife activities inside the Royal Chitwan
National Park. Jungle safari on elephant-back
or by jeep, river canoeing, nature walk and cultural
program in the evening. |
Day
21: |
Drive
to Kathmandu (5-6 hrs) and transfer to the hotel.
Farewell dinner in the evening. |
Day
22: |
Transfer
to the airport for departure flight |