Best Of Everest

Your guide or our office representative will meet you at the airport and then transfer you to your choice of Hotel. In the evening you guide will brief you on your trip. Overnight: Hotel

1,852m

The morning is at leisure to get over your jet lag and relax at your Hotel. In the afternoon drive to Khurkot a small town on the BP highway for the night. Overnight: Hotel

158 Km

4 Hrs

Early morning a short drive of 30 minutes to the Manthali airport in Ramechhap, Check in and embark on exciting flight. On arrival at Lukla, check in at the Summit Lodge, Lukla. After an early lunch, take a walk up Bom Danda (app. 3000m) to its village, an ideal way to acclimatize and prepare for the days ahead. Walking along, you get very good view of Lukla and its airfield. Return to the lodge for dinner

Note for the day: As you board the flight to Lukla, try taking the seat to your left, for if the weather permits you will be offered with a spectacular snow line of the Himalayan range. And minutes before you land at Lukla airport another enthralling experience can be felt as the plane suddenly gains altitude to fly over the Lamjura pass and drops to line up for an unforgettable landing. For most this is the first feeling of truly being among the Himalayas.

Flight Time: 15-20 minutes

Activity: Approximately 5 km / 2-3 hrs , Minimum Elevation: 2793m, Maximum Elevation: 2850m

Overnight – Everest Summit Lodge, Lukla

2,850 m

5 Km

2/3 Hrs

An early start after breakfast is planned to avoid the rush of trekkers and porters arriving from Kathmandu. Passing by lovely Sherpa settlements, along gentle undulating trails and enjoying the marvellous scenery of the Dudh Kosi valley, we arrive at the village of Phakding (8700’/2652m). After a break for lunch, we continue on for approximately three more hours to Monjo. The sounds of plodding porters with transistor radios stuck to their ears, the cacophonic mix of myriad languages, strange sounding birds, the sight of porters, loads aside, resting outside tea houses, weather-beaten, windblown trekkers winding their way back to Lukla, prayer flag a-flutter, the brightly painted tea houses and of course the dramatic scenery are memories to treasure of this first day on the trail.

Activity: Approximately 13 km / 5- 6 hrs , Minimum Elevation: 2495m, Maximum Elevation: 2850m

Overnight: Everest Summit Lodge, Monjo

2,850m

13 Km

5/6 Hrs

Today’s proposed hike to Thakchok Hill is to assist acclimatization. Your Sherpa Sirdar will take you up the hill to Thakchok’s summit, which lies slightly above 9842’/3000m. From this vantage point, the views of Kongde Ri, Thamserku and Numbur Himal are quite spectacular. This excursion will take about 6 hours and may enjoy a picnic lunch enroute. Return to Lodge

Note for the day: On your first day of acclimatization it is critical to understand the threat of high altitude. Our expert and knowledgeable guides will offer information and guidance during the trek, and will consult you if his keen eyes catches some common symptoms. However don’t be surprised if after a long day you feel tired and head-achy, a cup of tea and rest will make you feel better. Our sun room is a nice warm space to stretch, do some yoga, and hang out some clothes to dry. Our Veteran Guide, Kazi, runs a Judo Center about 5 minutes away and is a very nice short excursion to possibly one of the highest Judo Dojo’s in the World!

Activity: Approximately 6 km / 5 hrs , Minimum Elevation: 2850m, Maximum Elevation: 3490m

Overnight – Everest Summit Lodge, Monjo.

3,490 m

6 Km

5 Hrs

A scant five minutes from the lodge you enter the Everest National Park, where entry formalities will have to be completed. Today will be one of the tougher days of the trek but we take it slowly, enjoying the scenery as we hike along the river, crossing and re-crossing it on suspension bridges till the climb begins to Namche Bazar. A long steep climb but with several stops to catch our breath, and a slow plod, we make our way steadily upwards. The trail to Namche Bazar is well marked, comfortably broad trails and walking in the cooler part of the morning, it is easier to breathe and get used to the increasing altitude. After an easy-paced three hour walk, we arrive at the heart of Khumbu – Namche Bazar, (3450m). A well deserved break for lunch and enough time to look around this amazing amphitheatre, and then we take the trail to Tashinga, following the classical approach route to Everest. Keeping to the almost level, winding trail for about 2 1/2 hours, we make a slight detour off the main trail to arrive at the lodge within the next 15 minutes.

Note for the day: On your route today, you will cross the tremendously impressive suspension bridge named Hillary Bridge after Sir Edmund of Everest fame. As you climb along the zigzag path nearly half way up the hill to Namche Bazaar, if the sky is clear, your first view of Everest and Lhotse comes into sight. Follow the classic trail towards Everest.

Activity: Approximately 12 km / 6 hrs , Minimum Elevation: 2850m, Maximum Elevation: 3450m

Overnight – Everest Summit Lodge, Tashinga

3,450 m

12 Km

6 Hrs

Looking across the valley from the lodge, one can see the path sloping diagonally upwards to the famous monastery of Tengboche. Begin the day’s trek by descending to the small hamlet of Phunki Tenga lying beside the Dudh Kosi. Cross the suspension bridge before beginning a steep ascent for about an hour. This part of the trail passes through fairly heavy forest of rhododendron and pine so it is well shaded and cool. Once out of the forest, the trail becomes gentler and more gradual for another 1 1/2 hours, all the way to the monastery. The setting of Tengboche is magical, positioned against a backdrop of some of the Himalayas most brilliant peaks. The monastery was accidentally burned down only a few years ago and rebuilt largely through the efforts of the Sir Edmund Hillary Trust. After a leisurely lunch and a tour of the monastery and its surroundings, retrace back.

Note for the day: The Tengboche Monastery is the largest and the leading centre of Buddhist spirituality and pilgrims in the Khumbu region and has received international media coverage in recent years. On your visit there, do not forget to be blessed by the residing Rinpoche.

Activity: Approximately 8 km / 5 hrs , Minimum Elevation: 3255m, Maximum Elevation: 3873m

Overnight – Everest Summit Lodge, Tashinga.

3,873 m

8 Km

5 Hrs

From Tashinga, return to the lovely lodge at Monjo, this time taking the lower trail back to Namche. There will be time enough for a shortstop in Namche for some last minute shopping before making the final descent to Monjo. Crossing the Edmund Hillary Bridge, we shall soon be in the familiar surroundings of the lodge at Monjo. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Note for the day: Stop at the Sagarmatha National Park visitors’ centre and museum at Namche, where there are educational displays on the culture, geography, geology, climatology and wildlife of the Khumbu region.

Activity: Approximately 12 km / 5 hrs , Minimum Elevation: 2766m, Maximum Elevation: 3592m

Overnight – Everest Summit Lodge, Monjo.

3,592 m

12 Km

5 Hrs

Today’s return trek to Lukla will bring us through the village of Phakding and a chance to visit the monastery of Gumila high above the village. It takes about 30-45 minutes to reach this monastery accessible by a path leading off the main trail. It is home to 12-15 monks of the Gelugpa sect and a centre of Buddhist learning. Continue back to the main trail and on to Lukla.

Note for the day: It takes about 30-45 minutes to reach the Gumila monastery accessible by a path leading off the main trail. It is home to monks of the Gelugpa sect and a center of Buddhist learning, where very young monks with never ending smiles will happily show off their monastery to you.

Activity: Approximately 14 km / 6 hrs , Minimum Elevation: 2497m, Maximum Elevation: 2827m

Overnight – Everest Summit Lodge, Lukla.

2,827m

14 Km

6 Hrs

Today we leave the mountains behind and fly back to Manthali. Drive to Kathmandu along the banks of the SunKoshi river. Please note that flights are sometimes delayed due to weather conditions either at Manthali or windy Lukla; be reassured that our staff in Lukla and in Kathmandu will be doing everything possible to minimise the inconvenience caused if this happens. Your patience in trying circumstances, which can occur, will be greatly appreciated. Your final day of leisure in Kathmandu does of course provide a valuable ‘cushion’ against missing your flight home, should the Lukla flight be delayed. On arrival in Kathmandu you will be met and transferred to the Hotel of your choice.

Time today to relax and reflect on your adventures and to complete any sightseeing and last minute shopping. In the morning there is a half-day guided sightseeing tour. You will visit Boudhanath Stupa then Kathmandu Durbar Square with its many temples and palaces. You will end your tour in Kathmandu’s busy main bazaar, Thamel. Afternoon is at leisure.

Your Guide or our office representative will pick you up at the Hotel and transfer you to the airport.