Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, representatives of the Himalayan Nepal Adventure will pick up at the airport and take us to the hotel. In the afternoon, we will have a pre-departure discussion to meet with our tour leaders and other team members. We can use this moment to ask any questions about our management and the leaders who are struggling. In the evening, Himalayan Adventure Nepal will offer a welcome dinner. At dinner, we will taste the best of Nepalese cuisine and introduce ourselves to the culinary culture of the country.
Meals included: dinner
Day 2
Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 8km, 3 - 4 hours trek
On a 40-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (9186 feet), we enjoyed one of the most beautiful routes in the world and ended up enjoying the hillsides surrounded by high mountains. In Lukla, the destination of the portal where we started, we meet other members of the crew and begin to package and organize them. From Lukla, we started walking. In an hour of gradual decline, we will be in the village of Cheplung, from where we can see the mountains. Khumbila (18,900 feet), a sacred mountain that has never climbed. Starting from Cheplung, we gradually fell until we get to Phakding and stayed overnight.
Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft): 11km, 5 - 6 hours
Walk through the beautiful pine forest and head north through the Benkar Valley. Then we cross the river Dudh Koshi and continue through Chumoa to the entrance to Mount Everest, Monjo. Then walk on the suspension bridge, pass the village of Jorsale and walk along the rivers Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi. The strong ascent bring us to the main heart of the village Sherpa - Namche Bazaar. It is one hour from the Namche Bazaar and if the weather permits, we can see the places of interest of the Mount. Mount Everest and Mount Loch. We will spend the night in Namche Bazaar. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day 4
Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)
There are many activities in Namche Bazaar, where we can spend the day adapting to the environment. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Khumbu area, with government offices, ATMs, cybercafes, shops, restaurants and colorful markets. Our guides can take us to explore the true charm of Namche Bazaar. Hikers on foot from the Sagarmatha National Park can enjoy the sunrise views, as well as Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nubze, Amada Bram, Tamsko, Comte, etc. Landscape. If we are interested in a day of walking, we will go to the village of Khumjung (12,401 feet), a beautiful village with Sherpa settlements. While we explore Namche Bazar, we observe the traditional life of the Sherpas, the Khumjung Hillary School, and enjoy the flora and fauna found in those heights. We will spend the night in Namche Bazaar.
Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 10km, 5 - 6 hours
This hard journey includes the famous Dudh-Koshi River and the equally famous ascent along the rhododendron forest to Tengboche. When descending to the Dudh Kish River, we enjoyed the views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and other hills. Upon reaching Tengboche, we will visit the Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the area, and enjoy the views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam and other peaks. We will spend the night in Tengboche. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 9km, 5 - 6 hours
We go down the mountain and walk through the forests full of leafy trees: birches, conifers and rhododendrons. This trip once again rewards us with a great stage. Mount Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. The picturesque trails slip into Devuche, cross the Imja River and take us to Pangboche. The Pangboche trail above rewards us with the most original views of the Himalayas and the Pangboche monastery. Walk to the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and finally up to Dingboche. In Dingboche, we see a series of beautiful fields surrounded by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from cold winds and animals that graze. We will spend the night in Dingbo. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day 7
Dingboche: Acclimatization
The town is beautiful, with a series of fields surrounded by stone walls that protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from cold winds and grazing. We spend a day in Dingboche to adapt to the environment. We walk to Nagarjuna Mountain or Chukkhung valley to enjoy the beauty of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse.
Day8
Dingboche to Lobuche (4940 m/16,207 ft): 7km, 5-6 hours
We start our day and little by little we climb Duglha at the end of the terminal hailstorm on the Khumbu glacier. From here, we climb a steep trail to Chupki Lhara, where we find a series of stones with prayer flags to commemorate Scott Fischer (American climber) and 10 summits of Mount Everest. Babridge Sherpa (Nepalese mountain guide) climbs the Mount Everest mission. Next, we continue towards the Khumbu Glacier and we find ourselves in front of several peaks: Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalalur Himal. While traveling through the valley towards Lobuche, the road was relieved. We will spend the night in Lobuche. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day 9
Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5,170 m/16,961ft), visit Everest Base Camp (5,364 m/17,594 ft): 13km, 6-7 hours
We travel to Everest Base Camp along the once extensive Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing, we find the monument to the climbers of the Indian army. The road from here can be deceptive, therefore, we must work hard to follow our leader Sherpa. Walking is difficult due to the low altitude air. Before reaching the base camp of Everest, we cross the rocky sandbanks, the hail and the streams. After arriving at the Everest base camp, we see the climber's tent stand out in bright colors and the tedium of the gray environment (especially in the spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the mountains that we can see from the base camp. We back to Gorak Shep for a wonderful night. We will spend the night in Gorak Shep. However, the sunset view of Kala Patthar is more admirable than the sunrise landscape, so HAN suggest to visit Kala Patthar during today's sunset. When the light of the setting sun shines on the snow-capped mountains, the resulting landscape is incredible. Therefore, for those hikers who wish to continue using Kala Patthar today instead of the next day, inform your guide and he will coordinate accordingly.
Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day 10
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,545m/18,192ft) to Pherice (4,288m/14,070ft): 16km, 7-8 hours
Between the dark and cold temperatures before dawn (-10 to -14 degrees Celsius), we are ready to leave early in the morning. In addition, there is always the possibility of cold winds, which is very common. Even when Mount Everest begins to emerge, there are family peaks in the east, such as the Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse towers. However, after arriving at Kala Patthar, we can see 360 degrees of closeness and daunting mountain views. Everest. We take pictures, enjoy the magnificent panorama of the mountains and then return to Pheriche to spend a wonderful night. Participants who will visit the Everest base camp today will have breakfast in advance, since hiking at Everest base camp will take longer than Kala Patthar. After returning to Gorak Shep, the two groups will have lunch together, in the afternoon, they will go to Pheriche for a good night. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day 11
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft): 20km, 6 - 7 hours
We trek along the slopes covered with rhododendrons and junipers. After crossing the bridge hanging from the prayer flags on the Dudh Koshi River, our trails quickly pass through the pine forest along the Dudh Koshi Gorge. In the forest, we can find colorful pheasants and goats. This road finally reaches Sansa, from where we can admire the views of the Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse mountains. Before reaching the Namche Bazaar, we passed the path and then through the forest. We will spend the night in Namche Bazaar. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m/9,186ft): 19km, 6 - 7 hours
This path has been drastically reduced, so we must walk with caution because our crumbling legs are constantly fighting on rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridge over the rapid movement of Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the path became flatter and more natural. After reaching Lukla, we stretch our aching legs and remember the experience of the last weeks. We will spend the night in Lukla. Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day 13
Fly to Kathmandu
After a long mountaineering trip, we took a flight to Kathmandu early in the morning. After arriving in Kathmandu, we can take a break or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other area in Kathmandu, we can do it today. Our guides can help you buy souvenirs or sightseeing. A farewell dinner will be held in the evening to celebrate the successful end of our trip. We will spend the night in Kathmandu.
Includes meals: breakfast dinner
Day 14
Final departure
Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with your travel companions and organize your photos. A representative from Himalayan Adventure Nepal will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal. Included meals: Breakfast
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