Day 1| Kathmandu

Highlights [top]

• The high mountain environment all along the trek
• The many Sherpa Villages and Buddhist monasteries: Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Thengboche…
• Reach Kala Patar in only two weeks!!

Description [top]

Created for all those who dream to reach the feet of Everest and can spare only two weeks, this wisely designed trek walk along whole Sherpa homeland till the base camp of top of the world.

It is by flying that we reach the gates of Khumbu, the Everest Region. 45 minutes of wonderful mountain flight above Himalayan giants to land in Lukla where we'll start smoothly our trek.

We aim to Namche Bazaar, main trade center between Tibet and Sherpa located at 3440 m high. It gives us opportunity to spend one acclimatization day.

Then we enter into valley of Khumbu, surrounded by giants, ice walls, mythic summits. Awesome villages of dry stones, many Manis and Stupas, towering monasteries scrapping the sky stake out our way under the benevolent protection of three peaks passing 8000 meters: Everest (8848 m), Makalu (8475 m), Lhotse (8383 m), and also the majestic Pumori (7145 m), Nuptse (7879 m) and Ama Dablam (6856 m).

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Days detail [top]

Day 1 | Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal

Arrival in Katmandu (1350 m). Check in Hotel. Accommodation in Hotel.

Day 2 | Lukla, Nepal, Nepal

Katmandou/ Lukla (2800 m) / Phakding (2600 m).

Take advantage of early flight from Katmandu to Lukla to admire the eastern part of Himalaya: Langtang, Gauri shanker, Numbur, Manglungtse, and finally Everest appear during those 45 minutes. In Lukla (2800m), the Sherpa are waiting for you with material.
Trek begins with soft climbing down in Dudh Khosi valley.
From Chaunrikharka village (2621 m), the track goes north through Sherpa villageswhere wheat, corn, potatoes, vegetables are farmed. We cross the Dudh Khosi on wooden suspended bridge.

Climbing up: 50 meters.
Climbing down: 250 meters.
Walking time: 3 hours.
Accommodation: Lodge in Phakding

Day 3 | Namche, Nepal, Nepal

Phakding/ Namche Bazaar (3440 m)

This walking day starts following a long time the Dudh Khosi. The way is climbing slightly. Several times, we cross the river, pass Jorsale village (2805 m) and then climb more hardly to Namche Bazaar. Half hour later, we can admire Everest. We reach Namche quite early to discover this famous Sherpa village and its inhabitants. Some shops and Tibetan traders are selling jewels and handcraft from Tibet. There is a weekly important market where local farmers sell their dairy products (wheat, corn, millet,…)

Climbing up: 850 meters
Walking time: 5 hours
Accommodation: Lodge.

Day 4 | Namche, Nepal, Nepal

Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Acclimatization day in Namche.
Accommodation: same Lodge.

Day 5 | Phortse, Nepal, Nepal

Namche / Phortse (3800 m)

We climb up to Namche through a trail climbing slightly till the Mong pass. View on Ama Dablam and Kantega, the two most impressive peaks of whole Nepal; Then we down to Phortse Tenga at 3600 meters on milky river bank (Dudh Khosi) and climb up again few till Phortse village (3800 m). This day will improve our acclimatization.

Climbing up: 700 meters
Climbing down: 300 meters
Walking time: 5 hours
Accommodation: Lodge in Phortse.

Day 6 | Pangboche, Nepal, Nepal

Phortse/ Pangboche (3900 m)

Regular and slow climbing in the valley of Khumbu till Pangboche.

Climbing up: 400 meters
Walking time: 5 hours
Accommodation: Lodge in Pangboche.

Day 7 | Dingboche, Nepal, Nepal

Pangboche/ Dingboche (4300 m)

We reach Dingboche, the highest inhabited village of Khumbu.

Climbing up: 400 meters
Walking time: 4 hours.
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 8 | Lobuche, Nepal, Nepal

Dingboche/ Lobuche (4830 m)

200 meters of slight climbing on the ridge till Thukla. Then rough climb to reach Lobuche. Sightseeing on Nuptse, Pumori, Lobuche Peak, Langtren.

Climbing up: 500 meters
Walking time: 5 hours
Accommodation: Lodge in Lobuche.

Day 9 | Kala Patar, Nepal, Nepal

Lobuche/ Kala Patar (5545 m)/ Lobuche

Early start to get nicest view ; we walk along the glacier of Khumbu; climbing is quite easy till Gorak shep and harder till Kala Patar. We are in the middle of a gigantic cirque towered by highest and most famous mountains in a mineral universe.

Climbing up: 700 meters
Climbing down: 700 meters
Walking time: 7 hours
Accommodation: same Lodge

Day 10 | Tengboche, Nepal, Nepal

Lobuche/ Tengboche (3860 meters)

We down through Pangboche where was built one of oldest gompa of Nepal. We find back villages and forest and climb down till tengboche, spiritual highspot of Khumbu. Visit the famous monastery in a wonderful site regarded by Ama Dablam.

Climbing up: 150 meters
Climbing down: 1200 meters
Walking time: 6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 11 | Tengboche, Nepal, Nepal

Tengboche/ Monju (2840 m)

Great climb down till the milky river and Monjo where we spend the night.

Climbing down: 1000 meters
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: Lodge

Day 12 | Lukla, Nepal, Nepal

Monju/ Lukla (2800 m)

We cross the Gumila forest to reach Lukla.


Climbing up: 200 meters
Climbing down: 200 meters
Walking time: 4 hours
Accommodation: Guest house.

Day 13 | Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal

Lukla/ Katmandu

Morning flight to Katmandu. Wonderful view on Himalayan range if weather is gentle. Transfer to Hotel. After lunch, we go to visit Bhaktapur, lavish pedestrian medieval city located at 15 km from Katmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel.

Day 14 | Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal

Katmandu

Sightseeing of high spots of Katmandu valley: visit of Bodhnath, oldest Stupa of the valley surrounded by 30 Tibetan monasteries, of Pashupatinath, Hindu place of cremation dedicated to Shiva where pilgrims come to bath in holy river Bagmati.

Accommodation: Same Hotel

Day 15 | Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal

Katmandu/ departure

Free time in morning and transfer to Airport in afternoon for onward flight and arrival the next day.

Trip notes [top]

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Included [top]

• All local transfers
• Accommodation on full board during trek, Hotel in B/B in Katmandu
• Team of porters, cooker…
• English speaking guide for whole trek.
• Carriage of luggage till 13 kg/person during trek.

Not included [top]

• Tips, drinks, personal expenses…
• Repatriation and cancellation insurance
• Visa for Nepal (to issue directly in airport with 30$ or equivalent in euros and photos)
• Lunches and dinners in Katmandu valley.
• Fees for entry of sites and museum of Katmandu valley ( 25 euros all together)
• Airport tax ( 25 $ or equivalent in euros)

Notes [top]

• Compulsory supplement: Flight KTM/Lukla/KTM 170 Euros/pax
• Single supplement: 40 euros/pax
• If you are more than 2 people, ask our discount price (3 to 5: 635 Euros/pax, 6 to 9: 550 euros/pax…)

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