Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Trekking preparation day as well as arrival in Kathmandu meet our staff and welcome dinner, overnight at hotel (BB).
Trekking Starting
Day 02: Kathmandu flight to Lukla and Phakding 2640 m 3.30 hours, overnight at Namaste Lodge or See Your lodge or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Note: in the season time, there are no direct flight to Lukla (air traffic in Kathmandu airport) so early morning drive to Ramechhap airport, 4 hours and flight to Lukla and continues trekking to Phakding.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3440 m 5 hours, overnight at Hotel Namche or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 04: Acclimatization day, explore the Namche Bazaar, or Everest view point hotel and return to hotel, overnight at Hotel Namche or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 05: Trek to Dole 4084 m 6.30 hours, overnight at Dole Resort or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 06: Trek to Machharma 4450 m 4 hours, overnight at Machherma Lodge or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 07: Trek to Gokyo 4791 m 4.30 hours, overnight Gokyo Resort or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 08: Climb to Gokyo Ri 5483 m 2/3 hours & rest of the time enjoy overnight at Gokyo Resort or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 09: Climb Ranjola Pass (5780 m) and walk down to Marulung 4210m 6/8 hours, overnight Peaceful Lodge or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 10: Trek to Thame 3820 m 4/5 hours, overnight at Hotel Submitters or similar Hotel.
Day 11: Trek to Namche 3440 m 4 hours, overnight at Hotel Namche or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 12: Trek to Lukla 2840 m 6 hours, overnight at Hotel The nest or Hotel Buddha or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Trekking End
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu and sightseeing in Kathmandu, overnight at Hotel (BB).
Day 14: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey or next trip (B).
Note: It is noticeable that Lukla flight is depending on weather. It is possible to drive to Sallery or Thandanda (2 days drive and one day trek, extra 3 days). If you are interest to do Chitwan Jungle Safari, White Water River Rafting, Paragliding, Bungee Jump, Let us know, Those programs need a few extra days.
Cost and payment details
The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.
Service Cost US$ 999 per person
Service Includes:
- All land transportation (Airport /Hotel/Airport).
- Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla flight ticket.
- Lukla to Kathmandu/Ramechhap flight ticket.
- Kathmandu to Ramechhap/Kathmandu by tourist bus (if there are flights from Ramechhap airport).
- Major Meals during the trekking; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by guest house/Hotel menu (one Main items).
- Accommodation during the trekking as best available Tea house / Hotel.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit, if any).
- Sagarmatha National Park fees.
- Local entrance fees.
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English-speaking guide.
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team guide / Porters.
- First Aid Kit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes/ service charges.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
Service Excludes:
- International Airfare.
- Nepal Visa fee.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Sightseeing/Entrance fees in Durbar Square or Temple in Kathmandu.
- Porter if you need (Maximum weight for a porter is 25 Kg, lets us know).
- Soft/hard drinks, drinking water, Tea/ coffee during trekking.
- Hot shower, internet & electricity bills during trekking.
- Personal trekking gears & clothing.
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency, expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. in such case extra will be charged as per actual.
- Tips or Donation.
Notes: Payment should be made 20 % of total amount in advance. Full amount must be paid before your trip starts.
Cancellation should be made 48 hours before departure and 20% cancellation charge is applicable beside Tax, transportation, permits and others fixed expensive.
In case of incomplete Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others days due to the client own problem, the amount of money paid not refundable.
If clients want to go Trekking / Tour / Rafting / Climbing / Expedition / Jungles safari / or others tours more than itinerary, they can pay after back from tour with per day basic but should be permission with Tour guide / Leader.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu 1360m, transfer to hotel, overnight at hotel (BB).
Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff, then transfer to the Hotel. Kathmandu is the colorful of Nepal, a fascinating blend of rational architecture and symbols of the twentieth century. Its artistic and cultural heritages are evident, where ornately carried balconies mingle with beautiful shrines and temples. If you have time, we recommend that you check out Durbar square, home to the palace of Kumari Devi, considered to be a living goddess. It is also worth the climb to visit Swayambhunath the monkey temple. Explore the network of street Markets and allay Bazaars, and witness the burning Ghats at PashupatiNath. For those with a few extra days in Kathmandu, the neighboring towns of Patan and Bhaktapur are well worth a visit too.
Day 02: KTM to Lukla continues trek to Phakding 2640m 3.30 hours, overnight Namaste Lodge or See Your Lodge or similar Hotel(BB).
Early morning flight from Tribhuvan International Airport (Domestic) Kathmandu to Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla. Upon arrival at the airport, your guide will brief you of the day trek, as well as introduce you to your porters. While your Sherpas sort out and load your trekking equipment, you have time to explore Lukla. After finishing breakfast, proceed from Lukla to Khumbu, head north, past a Chorten with praying wheels and join the main tail at Choplung (2696m) in less than one hour. They proceed from their head north crossing the Thado Khola (2554m) with the awesome trekking peak Kusum Khanguru (6483m) at its head. To reach Phakding (2640m), 1.30 hours from Chuplung or almost 3.30 hours from Lukla, overnight at Hotel.
Note: in the season time, there are no direct flight to Lukla (air traffic in Kathmandu airport) so early morning drive to Ramechhap airport, 4 hours and flight to Lukla and continues trekking to Phakding.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3440m 5.30 hours, overnight at Hotel Namche (B/L/D).
To cross the west bank (right) of the Dudh koshi river, continue through blue pine and rhododendron forests, pass a settlement of metalworker (Tok Tok), village of Banker (2905m) with a small lodge, see view of Mt. Thamserku (6856m) 1 hour. In the short while cross to the east (left) bank and climb up through Chumowa, cross the Khansar Khola to reach Mondzo (2835m). Enter Sagarmatha national park here, check your permit. Descend in a cleft to the west (right) bank of Dudh Kosi on a suspension bridge to reach Jorsule (2774m) 30 minutes. This is the last village before Namche Bazar. We take lunch here & proceed to cross Dudh Kosi (Bhote Kosi) again to the left side & again to cross the main Dudh Kosi, climb up till to Namche Bazaar (3440m), proceed in pine forest. Can see, first view of Mt. Everest between Lhotse & Nuptse reaches 2 and half hours from Jorsule, overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization rest day, overnight at Hotel Namche (B/L/D).
Today is rest day, however, we should do some activities such as to climb Syangboche airport, visit Sherpa home in khumjung/Khunde includes Adman Hilary School or view from Everest view point Hotel 2hr. Namche bazaar has many officials or offices, including army base camp and bank. Namche used to be a trading center, where grain from the south was exchanged for salt from Tibet, and it remains now a trading center. Every Saturday is market day. It is headquartering of Sagarmatha National park (SNP) & Sagarmatha pollution controlled Project (SPCP). Here is Sherpa Museum & monasteries too. Overnight Namche Bazaar.
Day 05: Trek to Dole 4260 m 6 hours, overnight at Dole Resort (B/L/D).
Today, we start early, the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forest, juniper and large conifers start to appear as the elevation increases, making the trekking beautiful in spring. The trail passes through Durbindanda, Photse Tanga and summer settlements. The views of Amadablam, Khumbi La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek to Machharma 4470 m 5 hours, overnight at Machherma Lodge (B/L/D).
The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descends to a river and again climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We will reach Machherma by early noon. After lunch, we can climb over the feather of Machherma for acclimatization and return to the hotel. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 07: Trek to Gokyo 4790 m 4.30 hours, overnight Gokyo Resort or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Today the trek takes us to one of our final destinations, Gokyo (4790 m). We will start at 7.30 Am, passing through some basic tea shops and meet the first lake, second and third lake where there is a small settlement called Gokyo. We had a late lunch in Gokyo. Our hotel is near the Lake. We will make this camp our base for 2 nights as we will have a couple of sightseeing trips around Gokyo valley, overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 08: Trek Gokyo Ri (5483 meters) and then Back to Gokyo 5 hours and rest, overnight at Gokyo Resort or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Today, early in the morning we climbed up to the top of Gokyo Ri at an elevation of 5483 meters, ample rewards to one attempt on this trip. There are stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and Gychung Kang can be seen. Those who explore the glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded. This day we have for acclimatization and after noon back to the Hotel. Overnight at Guesthouse, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 09: Trek over Renjola passes 5340m – Marulung 4210m 7-10 hours, overnight at Peaceful Guest house or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Start early morning after breakfast, follow on the right side of Gokyo Lake and start climbing up. There is some rock climb before the top, but the trekking path is very wide and steps. Nowadays, the Yak also carries the load over Renjola Pass in spring and autumn season. From top 5540m you can see excellent views from Mt Everest to Makalu. After the pass continues down to the first lake, there are some steps and then gradually flat passing through the pasture and steeply down to Lymrung where we have lunch and walk down to Marlung one hour's more from Lunrung, 8 to 10 hours, Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Thame 3820 meters 3.30 hours, overnight at hotel summit or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Today is a short day trek to Thame so we start around 8 -9 O'clock. All the trekking is going gradually down. We will pass the stop place and some Chotan. The landscape and Mountain View are nice for pictures. After 10 O'clock, everyday wind comes. After your arrival in Thame 3820 m 3.30 hours, we will bring you to the Monastery over the Cave. The monastery is very appealing to see and is one of the oldest monasteries in this area, Overnight Lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3440 m 4 hours, overnight at Hotel Namche or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Today we also have a short trek to Namche Bazaar around 4 hours so our lunch in Namche Bazaar after our arrival. The trekking brings you little down to cross Bhote Kosi and the following alpine forest and the small Sherpa settlement called Thamo. You can see the huge hydroelectricity project which power shares over Namche, Khumjung and Khunde valley. It is also interesting to explore.
Day 12: Trek to Lukla 2840 meters 6 hours, overnight at Hotel The Nest or similar Hotel (B/L/D).
Finally, we return to Lukla where the trek began, enjoying time to relax and last dinner in Mountain, Overnight at Guesthouse
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel (BB).
Early morning flight back to Kathmandu, ending your trip and free shopping.
Day 14: Departure or next trip (B).
Last minute, transfer to the airport for your onward journey or next trip.
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