The Highest Mountain on earth, Everest (8848m) has several names to different people. It is called Mt. Everest to the Westerners and Chomolungma to the Khumbu Sherpas and Tibetans, and to the Nepalese it is called Sagarmatha. The Solukhumbu (Solu) region of Nepal where lies the Mt. Everest ( 8,848 m ) has been a magnet for travelers ever since its opening to foreigners in 1950. This region is famous not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain but also for its Sherpa villages and monasteries with their virtually unchanged unique culture. Solu has received countless trekkers and mountaineers from all over the world. Solukhumbu has developed to a stage where many options are possible from a full-scale expedition with tents and porters to an independent trek using the local lodges. Sagarmatha National Park, established in 1976, covers much of this region. This fascinating land surrounded by high mountains is a real paradise for mountaineers & trekkers.
One can fly to Lukla from Kathmandu or get bus to Jiri to get there. Trek from Jiri to Lukla is a classic trek and best way to acclimatize as well. Gokyo and the Everest Base Camp are the two trekking routes where many people like to go.
Trip Highlights
Tour Region: - Everest
Best season: - September to December & Mar to May.
Transportation: - By flight / private.
Accommodation: - Hotel, Resort & tea house /camping
Grade: - Moderate & fairly sternous
Trekking style: - tea house / camping
Highest access of the trek: 5545m
Culture: Sherpa
Himalayan sights: Mt. Everest, Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori and many more
Itineray Details
Day 01: Kathmandu. Pickup from airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Phakding (2610mtrs/8563ft) Breakfast. An early start takes us to Tribhuwan International Airport for the 30-minute flight to Lukla (2804mtrs). Trek to Phakding (2640mtrs). 3 hours.
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3441m/11286ft). We continue our trek heading towards Namche Bazaar, which is at an altitude of 3441m. 5:30 hours
Day 04: Namche Bazaar(3441m/11286ft). Known as the ‘Gateway to Everest’ we will spend today here in order to acclimatise and adjust to the thinning air. As well as a short trek there is a museum celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people to visit. More importantly, from here you will get the first proper glimpse of Everest and the surrounding mountains, the day allows time to observe and reflect the journey ahead. 5 hours.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche(3860m/12664ft) We trek to an altitude of 3850m today. On reaching Tengboche your guide will tell you about the local monastery situated here. The group will be taken to observe the prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning
depending on how the day’s trekking went. 5:30 hours
Day 06: Tengboche to Dingboche(4410m/14468ft) Our trek continues to climb as we head to the altitude of 4310m taking our time so not to be affected by the thinning air. 5:30 hours
Day 07: Dingboche(4410m/14468ft) Our second acclimatisation day includes a visit to the nearby Chhukung Valley where the group will be taken to Chhukung Ri (5546m). This point offers fantastic views of the fifth highest mountain Makalu. After appreciating the surrounding scenery we trek back to our camp in Dingboche, relaxing in the evening. 5 hours
Day 08: Dingboche to Lobuje(4910m/16108ft). Today our trek climbs to 4910m. 5:30 hours
Day 09: Lobuje to Gorak Shep (5153m/16906ft). 4 hours
Day 10: Everest Base Camp(5363m/17595ft) and back to Gorak Shep. Today we reach our goal by trekking to Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5363m. After appreciating our efforts and photographing the achievement we return to Gorak Shep. 5 hours
Day 11: Hiking up Kalapathar(5545m/18192ft) and overnight at Pheriche(4210m/13812ft). After reaching Base camp our aim today is to trek Kalapathar (5545m). We start early to reach the viewpoint that offers some of the best views of Mount Everest as well as other panoramas of the surrounding mountains. We then descend to Pherbuche. 6 hours
Day 12: Trek down to Namche Bazaar(3440m/11286ft). We continue our descent to Namche Bazaar. 6 hours
Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2610m/8563ft). 4 hours
Day 14: Phakding to Lukla(2840m/9317ft). Our final day of trekking returns us to the town of Lukla, where the overnight stay gives you time to explore the town as well as reflect upon the mountains you have recently visited for one last time before heading back to Kathmandu. 3 hours
Day 15: Lukla to Kathmandu. After Breakfast. We will walk about 5 minutes to airport to catch our return flight to Kathmandu. (35 minutes)
Day 16: After breakfast drive to airport for departure.
Price Include:
- Pick & Drop to Airport / 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
- Trekking Guides and Porters
- Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff
- Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
- Area Permit for Sagarmatha Conservation and TIMS permit.
- All ground transportation
Price Exclude:
- Any Meals in Kathmandu & other places
- Airfare domestic / international flights
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which will require 2 passport size photos
- Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights All alcoholic, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
- Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance Entrance fees for
- Sightseeing/Monument any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue