Trip Duration: 12 nights / 13 days (fly in/out, Lukla)
Location: East Nepal; Khumbu Valley
Highest elevation: 5545 m
Walking Hour: 4/7 hrs every day
Grade Information: Medium plus
Season: Autumn/ spring
Accommodation: Lodge
Group Size: Minimum 1 person
Highlight of trip: World best view point from Kalapattar, culturally exciting Sherpa way of life, Monasteries, Sherpa museum, World highest Peak Mt Everest, Breathtaking views of Everest, Adman Hillary School, culture and festival.
Kalapattar meaning is black stone or black hill. It lies down opposite of Mt. Pumori on the way to Everest Base Camp. Kalapathar or Kalapattar (5545 m) is one of the best view points in the world. Every year, many travelers have their own aim to run the feather of Mt Everest. One of the primary goals of a Kalapathar trekking is visiting Everest base camp (Sagarmatha Base camp) at an elevation of about 5370 meters. However, you cannot see Everest from the base camp, so most trekkers/climbers climb Kalapattar, at 5545 meters bump on the southern flank of Pumori (7145 meters) which is highly rewarding for the views over the entire Khumbu Mountains.
To get near Kalapathar, you must either walk from Jiri 12 days or fly to Lukla and walk 6-7 days. Many trekkers or climbers fly to Lukla and walk two days to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the Sherpa’s headquarters. Explore the National park office, monastery, Sherpa museum, Everest view point hotel, homeland of Sherpa village Kunde and Khumjung need one full day. Continue walking for 4, 5 hours to reach Tyangboche, the famous monastery. Many tourists join the daily worship celebration in Tengboche monastery. Passing through the Pangboche village, recommend an acclimatization day in Dingboche the altitude of 4410 m. From Digboche, bring you two days to Gorap-Shep. Group-Shep is the last sport for tea house trekkers. We will bring you to Kala Pattar for the billion of fantastic views and return either the same way or passing through Chola Pass to Gokyo valley.
Asian Hiking Team, local trekking agency who organize Kalapattar trekking as client's interest and time frame. Our recommended itinerary mentions trekking from Lukla, Kalapattar expedition and returning to Lukla then flight to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Lukla (2840 m) flight - trek Phakding 2640 m, 4 hours (B/L/D).
Day 02: Namche (3440 m), 6 hours (B/L/D).
Day 03: Namche Bazaar - rest day for acclimatization (B/L/D).
Day 04: Tengboche (3860 m), 5 hours (B/L/D).
Day 05: Dingboche (4350 m), 6 hours (B/L/D).
Day 06: Acclimatization day (B/L/D).
Day 07: Lobuche (4925 m), 6 hours (B/L/D).
Day 08: Gorakshep (5170 m) - EBC (5370 m) - Gorak-shep, 7/8 hours (B/L/D).
Day 09: Kalapathar (5545 m) - Pheriche (4200 m), 6 hours (B/L/D).
Day 10: Tengboche (3867 m), 6 hours (B/L/D).
Day 11: Monju (2670 m), 5 hours (B/L/D).
Day 12: Lukla (2840 m), 3/4 hours (B/L/D).
Day 13: Kathmandu by flight (B).
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.
USD 1588
Notes: Payment should be made 25 % of total amount in advance. Full amount must be paid before your trip starts.
Cancellation should be made 48 hours before departure and 25% 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.