• Day 1.

  Arrival in Kathmandu 1,300m and transfer to Hotel.

  On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport you will be received by our staff and transfer you to the Hotel, where our staff will give you a brief orientation on the Hotel, Kathmandu, Treks, do's and don'ts and other related information that you might require while in Nepal.

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• Day 2.

  A day in Kathmandu with 1/2 Day guided tour.

  After your first night in Kathmandu, you will be well informed on arrival about the time for your half day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.

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• Day 3.

  Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla & trek to Phakding.

  25 minutes flight to Lukla 2,800m 9-10km (2.5 -3hr walk) to Phakding at 2,652m. Early morning after breakfast you will be transferred from the Hotel to domestic airport for a short drive of 20-30 minutes, after the necessary security formalities board in the smaller twin otter or similar plane for the sweeping panoramic flight to Lukla. On arrival you will be received by our trekking guides with time to wander around, while the Sherpa crew sort and divide the load baggage, lunch hour depending upon the time of arrival at Lukla either in Lukla or few hours walks further down towards Phakding. The walk is gradual and most of the way, with few ups from Tarhe khola, where you can have a superb view of Kusum-Kangru 6,369m crossing a short suspension bridge, from here after a short climb brings us to the Ghat village, another 1.5hr of gradual walk brings you to Phakding village for the overnight stop near the bank of the Dudh-Kosi river.

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• Day 4.

  Namche Bazaar 3,440m. Approx. 5-6 hrs

  From Phakding after crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh-Kosi the walk is pleasant with few short uphill and downhill and re-crossing the same river again, with magnificent view of Thamserku 6,608m,from the village of Benkar, cross the long suspension bridge over the Bhote-Koshi river, after the bridge on this busy trail of trekkers and Ghopkyo and porters, finally reaching at Monjo, situated below the magnificent peak of Thamserku and near the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. From here a short descend and a gradual walk brings to the suspension bridge over the Bhote-Koshi river, after the bridge Jorsalle village is reached, the last village till Namche Bazaar, from here a second bridge is reached over the same river, the walk is pleasant on the river bed till the last bridge over the Imjatse river is reached, from here the walk is along the winding uphill path all the way to Namche Bazaar, with magnificent view of Kwangde peak and its other sister peaks towards east, with Kusum Kangru on the back as you climb higher, view of Mt. Everest- Nuptse wall, Lhotse and the closer view of Tawache peak can be seen all the way to the famed place Namche Bazaar

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• Day 5.

  Rest Day at Namche Bazaar

  Suggested activities a short walk uphill to the Sagarmatha National Park Headquarter, a magnificent spot perched on top of Namche Bazaar with breathtaking view of the surrounding snow capped giants and the valleys way down, with an interesting museum with all kinds of information regarding the history of the Himalayas, geographic, culture, mountaineering history and existing information on flora and fauna of this region, afternoon at leisure

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• Day 6.

  Trek to Thame 3,800m. 5 hrs.

  From Namche, our route turns west; contouring the hillside on reaching the ridge looking Namche down below, walk follows a gradual winding path heading up the Bhote Kosi valley, once a popular trading route into Tibet. However, this route is often used by the Tibetan traders even at present, along the way we pass many prayer flags and mani stones, all indicative of the Tibetan Buddhist culture of this area. The trail passes through Gonglha and Drama and the village of Thomde where one can make a detour and visit the monastery at Mende. After descending to the Bhote Kosi the trail climbs steeply for 45 minutes to Thame village for the overnight stop. Here at Thame there are excellent views of Teng Kangpoche and Kwangde and to the north is the Nangpa-La 5,710m pass leading to Tibet. Thame monastery is situated above overlooking the valley and is the important site for the spring celebrations of the Mani Rimdu festival

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• Day 7.

  Trek to Khunde village 3,800m. 5-6 hrs.

  After a great time at Thame, trace the route down the Bhote Kosi valley towards just above Namche, following the trail to Khunde and Khumjung the largest of the Sherpa villages in this Khumbu area. Trek leads towards the Syangboche where there is a small airstrip, overlooking the magnificent view of Mt. Kwangde, Thamserku and other neighboring peaks with an aerial view of Namche Bazaar down below, on reaching Syangboche, with a short climb towards the Khunde village situated in the same glacial valley as Khumjung village beneath the sacred Mt. Khumbila 5,761m. A quiet gentle path brings to the sleepy village of Khunde for the overnight halt. At Khunde, there is a hospital built with the help of Sir Edmund Hillary's Foundation, visit this only hospital of the Khumbu area.

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• Day 8.

  Trek to Phortse Tenga 3,900m. 4 hrs.

  After a wonderful time here, a gentle descend leads to the valley at Khumjung village with time to visit the villages and its old Monastery the one and the only place which has a Yeti scalp. Khumjung also has a High School built with the help of Sir Edmund Hillary. The walk is fairly easy for the first half, from Khumjung the trail leads to an hour downhill joining the main busy trail at Shanasa. On this area there are more chances of seeing the beautiful colourful Danphe pheasant (Impeyan Pheasant) national bird of Nepal and the elusive musk deer, and sometime even herd of Himalayan Thar (mountain goat). From Shanasa, Gokyo route diverts from the main trail towards north. The path climbs gently on the steep rock steps embedded in a narrow cleft in a large boulder; the two trails soon join and continue towards a large Chorten on the top of the ridge at 3,973 meters. From this ridge, the path meanders in a series of switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dudh Kosi at Phortse Tenga for the overnight halt.

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• Day 9.

  Trek to Dole 4,200m. 3-4 hrs.

  After Phortse continue trek to Dole, from here the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through a patch of rhododendron forest which gives way to juniper and conifers trees. In the spring time, this place will be vivid when all the flowers in bloom. This path passes many summer pastures where the Yak and other cattle graze in this high pastureland. The trek winds through the Tongba village at 3,950m and Gyele at 3,960m and finally arriving at Dole. A superb view of Khumbila and Tawache 6,542m can be seen throughout the walk.

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• Day 10.

  Trek to Machermo 4,410m. 3-4 hrs.

  From Dole with a steady climb along the side of the valley, rhododendron forest giving way to scrub juniper as altitude gains gradually. The trail climbs on a fairly level path for one hour to Lhabarma Khraka at 4,325 m and a further an hour to Luza at 4,390m, eventually skirting around a ridge to gain our first views of Machermo village, spread out in the valley below. There is an excellent Swiss chalet style lodge at Machermo, Arriving at Machermo on good time for the overnight halt with time for exploration. Just above the village there is a superb view encompassing Cho Oyo 8,210m and all the mountains that flank the Ngozumpa Glacier

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• Day 11.

  Trek to Gokyo 4,760m. Approx: 4-5hrs.

  Today, heading for the holy lakes at Gokyo, following a very scenic trail to Pangka 4,545m and then descend slightly, following one of the glacial fed rivers which flow down the west of Ngozumba Glacier. Then climb a steep rocky incline into the ablation valley by the side of the glacier, passing the first lake, soon arriving at the second lake, then to the third lake known as Dudh Pokhari and on its east shore is the summer settlement of Gokyo at 4,790 meters. Walking by the side of the lake, the scenery is magnificent with the peak of Cho Oyo and Gyachung Kang reflected in its emerald green waters

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• Day 12.

  At Gokyo for local hike.

  Today a rest day and free from packing after breakfast a hike to Gokyo Ri is one of the highlight of the trip, the view around Gokyo itself is marvelous, for the very best panorama take a hike to Gokyo Ri, a small peak above the lake. Gokyo Ri at 5,357m. offers breathtaking views providing a panorama of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, Tawache and far as to Mt. Makalu in the east. A two hours climb brings you to this wonderful spot.

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• Day 13.

  Trek to Na. 4,440m. 3 hrs

  After a wonderful time here at Gokyo with a leisure morning as today is a short walk of 2-3 hours. Then retrace the journey back on the same way for few hours then the route turns east descending to the village of Na situated at the foot of the Ngozumba glacier

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• Day 14.

  Trek to Phortse 3,800m. 5 hrs.

  The trek leads to a descend opposite side of the Dudh Kosi valley to the village of Phortse. Downhill walk is straight forward following the east side of the valley providing different views of the Khumbu peaks, then reaching at Phortse. Phortse, magnificently situated village, beneath steep hills and overlooking the junction of the Dudh Kosi and Imja Khola.

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• Day 15.

  Trek to Thyangboche 3,867m. 5 hrs.

  After a great morning with the view of the surrounding snow capped peaks route climbs and contours around the west side of the Imjatse Khola valley providing excellent views of Ama Dablam, the Nuptse-Lhotse wall and Everest. The trail initially has some steep drops but the paths are good. Then reaching at Pangboche for lunch, here visit the monastery. From Pangboche head downhill again towards Imjatse River, after crossing the bridge, an easy gradual walk brings you at Pangboche village. After Pangboche an hour descent leads to another bridge over the whipping fast Imjatse River, from here on back to the green vegetation and tree-lines, a short half hour gradual climb brings you at Deoboche. From here the path climbs for another half hour to Thyangboche for the overnight stop, a wonderful spot near the Thyangboche Monastery

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• Day 16.

  Trek to Monjo 2,750m 6hrs via Namche Bazar.

  An easy descend of one hour brings you at the bottom at Phungi-Tenga, from here cross the bridge over the Imjatse River. The walk from here leads uphill for half an hour, with a gradual path for a while, again the path winds up for an hour bringing you to the familiar place of Shanasha. The walk continues for another two hours on the winding scenic trail to Namche, after a break here continue the journey on the same downhill to Monjo for the overnight stop just few minutes further from the Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate

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• Day 17.

  Trek back to Lukla via Phakding 5 hrs.

  Retrace the journey back to Phakding on the easy winding downhill track following the Dudh Koshi River down streams with few short ups in between. Walk from Phakding will be very pleasant, except for the last 45 minutes climb after the last final climb, it’s more of a stroll leading us back to the busy village of Lukla for the last overnight stop.

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• Day 18.

  Fly Lukla-Kathmandu.

  The flight time to Kathmandu is scheduled for morning normally, because of the wind in the afternoon. Sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason. Depending upon the flight time, this scenic flight from Lukla takes about 30 minutes to Kathmandu. A panoramic view of the snow capped peaks can be seen from window of the plane. On arrival at Kathmandu domestic terminal, our staff will receive and transfer you back to the Hotel.

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• Day 19.

  Free day at leisure.

  A free day in Kathmandu, please inform our staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley.

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• Day 20.

  Transfer to Airport for the International departure

  Today as per your international flight time, keep your confirmed air ticket, and your passport handy. Our office staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal.

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What's included

Price includes following services:

1. Accommodation sharing twin at Hotel in Kathmandu for 4 nights on Bed & Breakfast basis.

2. Airport transfers in Kathmandu.

3. Half day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu with applicable entrance fees.

4. Internal flight Kathmandu / Lukla / Kathmandu with applicable airport taxes.

5. Trekking arrangement backed by Sherpa Guide and porters using local standard lodges on full board basis.

6. Applicable Trekking Permit & National Park Fees.

7. Insurance for Nepalese crew.

Not included

Our price does not include followings:

1. International flights to / from Kathmandu.

2. Nepal entry visa fees.

3. Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu Hotel.

4. Travel, Medical and Personal insurance.

5. Rescue evacuation in case of emergency.

6. Personal clothing and personal trekking gear including sleeping bag & down jacket.

7. Expenses of personal nature, i.e. tipping, laundry, bottled drinks, bar bills etc.

8. Any expense for early returning member due sickness, injury or any other reason. No refund will be entertained for any unused service.

9. Extra expense occurred due to unexpected circumstances like cancellation of internal flights, floods, strike etc.

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