Destination

Kalapathar (5545m), Cho La Pass

Group Size

min -1

Minimum Altitude

2853m.

Maximum Altitude

5545m.

Grade

Strenuous

Season

Spring & Autumn

Accommodation

Guest House

Duration

22 Days

Entry

Lukla

Exit

Lukla

Day 01:

Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport by our representative, transfer to Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 02:

Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley, overnight at hotel
Today, you will visit the cultural and historical sights in Kathmandu valley including Swoyambhunath, which is said to be over 2,000 years old and one of the world's most fabulous Buddhists Stupas; Kathmandu Durbar Squire; the temple of Kumari, the residence of living goddess with its wooden carved window and balconies; Kasthamandap, a pagoda temple believed to have been built from the timbers of a single tree by King Laxmi Narsingh Malla; Patan City is known as the 'Town with a Thousands Roofs'. You will visit the Durbar Square, the Royal Baths, and Hiranyabarna Mahavihara Temple. Noted for its craftsman and metal workers, Patan is known as the city of artists.

Day 03:

Fly to Lukla (2800meters) and start trek to Phakding (2610meters), overnight at guest house
Transfer to airport to connect 30-minutes flight to Lukla.
The trek will begin to Everest trekking gently up the river, along excellent paved footpaths, passing a multitude of teahouses and a scattering of green conifers. Phakding, at 2,610meters, is a pretty village comprising approximately 30 houses. It is roughly a 3-hour walk from Lukla and is located both sides of Dudh Koshi River.

Day 04:

Trek to Namche Bazaar (gateway to Mt. Everest - 3440meters), overnight at guest house
The day will begin with the gentle walk to Monjo, another beautiful Sherpa settlement of the trek; official entry into the Sagarmatha National Park where you will show your permits at the office in Monjo. The walk to Namche Bazaar involves a tough uphill climb of about 590m, taking approximately 5-hours, however, halfway up the hill you will be able to see Everest and Lhotse for the first time. As you approach the town of Namche Bazaar, the peaks of Thamserku (6, 648) and Kwangde (6,224m) are visible to the East and to the West, the sacred mountain Khumbila (5,707m).
As capital of the Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar, at an altitude of 3440meters, is famous for its many bakeries and street market which takes place each Saturday. Built on a steep mountain bowl with excellent views of high Himalaya on either side, the town has restaurants, shops, banks and currency exchange. Remarkably, for such a remote location, there are also availability of cyber cafes and pool halls.

Day 05:

Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, overnight at guest house
It is important to walk to higher altitudes while you stay two days in Namche bazaar. There are options here to trek to Khumjung where you can visit the local school and hospital or to Thame, village of Sherpa Everest expediters and of the great Everest Sherpa Tenzing Norgay or to airstrip at Shyanboche (3720m), above the airstrip is the Everest view hotel, which was set up by the Japanese to bring affluent tourists in to the region for a prime view of Everest. The scheme was brought down by the fact the hotel was at nearly 4000m and many suffered form altitude sickness.

Day 06:

Trek to Tyangboche, overnight at guest house
The day begins with slightly climb up about 10-minutes and descend back to the Dudh Koshi at 3550m before ascending to Tyangboche at 3870meters. The views of Everest, Thamserku, Amadablam and the valley are mind blowing. At an altitude of 3870meters; Tyangboche is a charming spot built around the main Tibetan monastery in the region, which you can enter and listen to the monks chanting their mantras. The view of Lhotse, Everest and Amadablam are unforgettable.

Day 07:

Trek to Dingboche (4360meters), overnight at guesthouse
Your journey will pass through wooded forests and along the Imja Khola valley. The views will become more impressive as the high Himalaya begin to surround you. You will contour gradually to Pangboche, an interesting gompa site above the main village, this is the oldest monastery in the region and apparently dates form the introduction of Buddhism to Khumbu, you will then climb up to Dingboche at 4360meters. The views of Amadablam and Island Peak are breathtaking.

Day 08:

Rest at Dingboche (day hike to Chhukung), overnight at guesthouse
Today, we will have another day of acclimatization. You will head to another beautiful part of the Khumbu region, Chhukung offer you a magnificent views of the Mt. Makalu, Island Peak, Peak 38 etc.

Day 09:

Trek to Lobuche (4950meters), overnight at guest house
The valley now becomes barren of vegetation as you walk up towards Lobuche, but your attention will be firmly on the snow-capped peaks, which soar above you. The path joins the trail below Thugla and gives beautiful views of Cholatse (6442.) across the valley. The path can become quite rocky in places and it is important to watch your step. After another steep ascent, Tawache and Nuptse are particularly spectacular form Lobuche, towering almost 2 kilometers directly overhead.

Day 10:

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5400meters) and back to Gorakhshep (5160meters), overnight at guest house
Today, the walk towards Everest is along the Khumbu Glacier. You will reach the small village of Gorakhshep, where you will be able to have lunch. After having your lunch, the trail will lead you to the Mt. Everest base camp at an altitude of 5400meters. Everest base camp gives you an unforgettable view of Khubutse, Mt. Pumori, Changtse and Khumbu ice fall instead of Mt. Everest.

Day 11:

Trek to Kalapatthar (5545meters) and back to Lobuche, overnight at guest house
The ascent of Kalapatthar or 'Black Rock' will offer the best views of Everest. At the top you will see a 360-degree view of some of the highest peaks in the world including Mt. Pumori (7169m), Mt. Everest (8848m) and Lhotse (8516m), the Tibetan peak Changtse, Nuptse (7861m) and countless other smaller peaks. You will then descend and return to Lobuche and retrace your steps to Lukla.

Day 12:

Trek to Dzongla, overnight at guesthouse.
You will now follow your footsteps towards Cho La Pass, the walk to Cho La and Gokyo will offer spectacular views of Amadablam, Makalu, Baruntse, Cho Oyu, Cholatse, Tawoche etc..

Day 13:

Trek to Thangnak (after crossing Cho La pass), overnight at guesthouse.
The views of Makalu, Amadablam, Cholatse from the Cho La Pass are breathtaking.

Day 14:

Trek to Gokyo, overnight at guesthouse.

Day 15:

Trek to Gokyo Ri early in the morning and back to Gokyo, overnight at guesthouse.

Day 16:

Trek to Dole, overnight at guesthouse.

Day 17:

Trek to Khumjung, overnight at guesthouse.

Day 18:

Trek to Phakding, overnight at guesthouse.

Day 19:

Trek to Lukla, overnight at guesthouse.

Day 20:

Fly back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.

Day 21:

Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.

Day 22:

Transfer to airport, departure on your own destination.