| Day 01 |
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Kathmandu Arrive Kathmandu ( KTM) and Transfer to Hotel |
| Day 02 |
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Kathmandu Sightseeing 1/2 Day sightseeing to Monkeys Temple and trekking permit arrangements. O/N in Kathmandu. |
| Day 03 |
Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding |
The trail climbs for about an hour after Puiyan to a ridge at 2800 meters then up to another ridge. First we descend to Surke from Puiyan, on a small tributary stream of the Dudh Koshi and climb for 15 minutes to a junction where a stone staircase leads off to the right to the Lukla airport. However it is not necessary to go there, so we climb toward to Phakding. |
| Day 04 |
Phakding - Namche |
Beginning with a slight climb to Jorsale we pass a waterfall and along this part of the trail villages are interspersed with magnificent forest - rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant firs. Then walk to Namche crossing few bridges and a climb of several hundred meters, a steep descent and another steep climb through the forest. |
| Day 05 |
Namche (Acclimatization Day (3440 m.) |
Acclimatization is very important before proceeding to a higher elevation. You can spend a day taking a day hike to Thame, Khunde or Khumjung or relax and explore Namche Bazaar, a Sherpa community. |
| Day 06 |
Namche - Tengboche |
From Namche a steep one hour climb to Syangboche (3720 m) provides excellent views of EVEREST and Ama Dablam. From there we descend to Punki Thanka via Khumjung, then the trail climbs steeply at first and makes a gradual ascent through forests and around many stones as it follows the side of the hill up to the saddle on which Tengboche Monastery sits at 3870 m. There is a clearing surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons and the best views can be seen from here. Kwangde (6187m), Twawchhe ( 6542m) EVEREST (8848m.) Nuptse (7855m), (Lotse (8618m), Ama Dablan (6856m) Thamserku (6608 m) provide an inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. We visit the largest monastery at Tengboche in Khumbu region. |
| Day 07 |
Tengboche - Dingboche |
It is a short step and a muddy descent to Devuche through a forest of birches, conifers and rhododendrons. Then cross the bridge and ascend to Pangboche through the forest and magnificently carved Mani stones to Pangboche at 3860 meters. Then the route enters alpine meadows above the tree line, to Dingboche. |
| Day 08 |
Dingboche - Lobuche |
The trail ascends the broad, gently sloping valley and climbs steeply into the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glaciers then crosses the bridge and climbs higher on the Moraine to a row of stone monuments in memory of six Sherpas who died in an avalanche at Lobuche at 4930 meters. |
| Day 09 |
Lobuche - Gorkshep - Kala Patthar - Lobuche |
The trail from Lobuche follows the muide, a geographer's name for the trough at the edge of the glaciers lateral moranie. A tributary glacier has piled another moranie across the trail which has to be crossed, giving a good view of Pumori. This section of the trek provides good views of the Everest group and Pumori from Gork Shep and Kala Pattar |
| Day 10 |
Lobuche - Tengboche |
Return trek to Tengboche. |
| Day 11 |
Tengboche - Monjo |
Return trek to Monjo. |
| Day 12 |
Monjo - Lukla |
Trek back to Lukla. |
| Day 13 |
Lukla - Kathmandu |
Fly to Kathmandu & free day on your own. |
| Day 14 |
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Kathmandu 1/2 day Sightseeing in Kathmandu & free for shopping. |
| Day 15 |
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Departure After breakfast drive to Airport for your onward destination |