Arrival in Kathmandu
Meeting upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu and greet and transfer by our representative to the Hotel.

Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Today, you visit the cultural and historical sights in Kathmandu valley. You can choose from our list of sightseeing places around Kathmandu Valley.

Kathmandu -  fly Lukla (2800m) - trek to Phakding (2610m)
Around 0600 hours in the morning you drive to airport after having breakfast. You take flight at 0630 hours and reach to Lukla in 45 minutes. You land up on a steep mountain runway.
 
The trek begins 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.

Phakding - Namche Bazaar (gateway to Mt. Everest - 3440m)
The day begins 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 which takes approximately 5-hours; however, on the 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, 648m) 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 house.

Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Tengboche. To acclimatize, you visit Khunde Hospital set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or take a one hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel above Namche for the sunset view of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest. There are also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum just above the town.

Namche Bazaar – Tyangboche (3870m)
The day begins with slightly climb up about 10-minutes and descend back to the Dudh Koshi at 3550m before ascending to. 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, where you can enter and listen to the monks chanting the mantras. The view of Lhotse, Everest and Amadablam are unforgettable. Although the hike up the zigzag path is tiring, it presents us with many beautiful sights of rhododendron bushes with beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery.

Tyangboche - Dingboche (4360m)
Your journey passes 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.

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

Dingboche - Lobuche (4950m)
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 (6442m) 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 from Lobuche, towering almost 2 kilometers directly overhead.

Gorakhshep - Kalapatthar (5545m) - back to Lobuche
The ascent of Kalapatthar or 'Black Rock' offers the best views of Everest. At the top you 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 small peaks. You will then descend and return to Lobuche and retrace your steps to Lukla. 

Lobuche - Tyangboche
You now follow your footsteps back to Lukla. The walk to Tyangboche offers spectacular views of Amadablam.

Tyangboche - Namche Bazaar
You continue to follow the river and after crossing it, climb back up through birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche, Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku are just a few of the Himalayan giants to be seen. From Tengboche we descend to the bridge over the Dudh Kosi. At Phunki Tenga, we get to see the water driven prayer wheels, before making our way back to Namche.

Namche Bazaar – Lukla
Your final day's trekking follows the Dudh Kosi down to Lukla. This last evening calls for a celebration. You have a party with our sherpa guides and porters. You sample some chang (local beer) and try out some Sherpa dance steps. Altogether an end to a memorable trip on a merry note.

Lukla - Kathmandu
You pack up early and head for the airstrip to hop a flight back to Kathmandu.

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