Everest B.C/Kalapatthar
trek (16 days)
Trip Difficulty: Grade 4
For decades, adventurers have been drawn to
the romance of Mount Everest. Those who join this
trek will start their journey from Kathmandu to
Lukla-by flight at 2850m. From Lukla you walk
to the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar
and on to the Tengboche Buddhist Monastery, with
its panoramic view of Everest-8848m, Cho Oyu-8152m,
Lhotse-8516m, Makalu-8463m and Ama Dablam-6456m.
Then it's across the glaciers to the foot of Mount
Everest, and one of the most spectacular views
of your life.
Your trekking preparation:
This trek is considered as not very
technical trek.. If you are moderately fit and
have a sense of adventure you will enjoy this
trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you
gradually and not to experience high altitude
sickness. However you are requested to check your
altitude fitness and the itinerary.
We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles
and prepare for several days of steep descents.
Please note that the following program is prepared
in the fact basis however things can be change
in some circumstances but adjustments will have
to make during the trekking. We request you to
be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.
This trek is designed for teahouse arrangement,
our professional mountain guide and porters handle
everything. The meal will be provided in the available
restaurant enroute and accommodations in the available
lodges (with most of the days hot/cold shower).
Day
to day itinerary:
| Day |
01 |
Fly to Lukla and
trek to Phakding-2850m (3 hr). |
| Day |
02 |
Trek to Namche Bazar-3440m
(approx. 3 hr). |
| Day |
03 |
Acclimatization
day in Namche (As you'll be proceeding to
higher, acclimatization is very important.
We will spend the day by taking a day hike
to Thami or exploring Namche Bazar. |
| Day |
04 |
Trek to Tyangboche-3867m
(approx.6 hr) |
| Day |
05 |
Acclimatization
day at Tyangboche. We recommend you to spend
another one day at Tyangboche from where you
can make a day hike to Pangboche / climb the
hill behind Tyangboche for good mountain view
or explore the monastery itself. |
| Day |
06 |
Trek to Pheriche-4240m
(approx. 6 hr) |
| Day |
07 |
Acclimatization
day at Pheriche. Acclimatization is the most
important in high altitudes. You can spend
the whole day relaxing or short hike to Nangkartsang
Gompa from where you'll have the chance for
the great view of Mt. Makalu-8475m. |
| Day |
08 |
Trek to Lobuche-4930m
(approx. 5 hr). |
| Day |
09 |
Trek to Gorakshep-
5160m (approx. 2 hr) and Everest Base camp. |
| Day |
10 |
Trek to Kalapatthar-5519m
in the morning and descend back to Lobuche
(approx. 2 hr). |
| Day |
11 |
Trek to Dingboche-4410m
(approx. 6 hr). |
| Day |
12 |
Trek to Tyangboche
(approx.5 hr). |
| Day |
13 |
Trek to Namche (approx.7
hr). |
| Day |
14 |
Trek to Phakding
(approx.4 hr). |
| Day |
15 |
Trek to Lukla (approx.
3 hr). |
| Day |
16 |
Flight from Lukla
to Kathmandu, trip ends... |
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