Nepal: 17d Everest Panorama Trekking

Day to day schedule to Nepal: 17d Everest Panorama Trekking

• Day 1: Arrival and transfer to hotel o/n in a hotel (B)

  Depending on your arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby sanctuaries or rest of the time free for leisure.

• Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley o/n in a hotel.(+B)

  Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu, Patan city where you will have time to fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local tradition are highlighted on my guided tour. There’s time to explore the city’s many charms on your own or take a rest while I finalize trekking area permits.

• Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2800m) o/n in lodge (B+L+D)

  Eary in the morning have a breakfast and drive to airport to take flight by Twin Otter aircraft to Lukla, the most renowned mountain airstrip in the world. On the flight we watch the rugged foothills give way to the snowline of the Himalaya; many of the world’s highest mountains, including Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu (the world’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th highest respectively) may sometimes be seen from the window of the plane. Once we are in Lukla we pick up our porters with bags and start the trek, amazingly this high-altitude trek begins by descending to the river at Phakding. We stay there

• Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazar (5/6hrs, 3445m) o/n in lodge (B+L+D)

  Walk through the busy trail and view the tantalizing glimpses of Kusum Kangru (6,369 m.) Everest (8,848 m.) and Nuptse (7,879m.. we continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest which is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, Money exchange, internet cafe and a bakery. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail

• Day 5: Rest Day in Namche Bazzar o/n in lodge (B+L+D)

  We take the day off to allow our bodies to adjust to the rarefied atmosphere before ascending to higher altitudes. The secret of safe acclimatization is to “climb high, sleep low” so it is safe for the more energetic amongst us to hike up the hill behind Namche to the airstrip at Syangboche, or stroll across to the museum behind the police post. Others may prefer to “chill out” and visit one of the lodges for a freshly-baked cinnamon roll. Namche is a busy and bustling trading place and there is always plenty going on.

• Day 6: Namche Bazzar – Phortse Thanga o/n in lodge (B+L+D)

  The trek climbs the hill to Khumjung and descends to the valley of Dudhkoshi and arrives at Phortse Thanga (3,500m.)

• Day 7: Trek to Dole o/n in lodge (B+L+D)

  This will be another short day trek to aid acclimatization to the altitude. The trail climbs steeply out of valley through rhododendron forest and juniper and large conifers appear as the elevation increases making the trekking beautiful in spring. The trail passes through kharkas and summer settlements to Dole (4,200m.). The views of Khumbi La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day.

• Day 8: Trek to Machhermo (4,410m) o/n in lodge (B+L+D)

  Today the trek is through steep climbs in most of the places and through kharkas where there are flat spots to reach Machhermo.

• Day 9: Trek to Gokyo o/n in 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 descend to a river and again climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpz glacier. A few lakes appear on the trail and finally reach to Gokyo (4,750m.), which is a collection of stone houses and walled pastures on the shores of large lake. The mountain views in the Gokyo region are spectacular. A two-hour climbing on Gokyo Ri (5350m.), the small peak above the lake provides panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Lhotse, Makalu, cholatse and Tawache.

• Day 10: Trek to Dole (4,200m) o/n in lodge (B+L+D)

  The trek descends to the valley high above the River, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machharmo at 4410m. It was in Machharmo in 1974 that one of the first Yeti sightings was reported in Khumbu. After lunch the trail descends steeply to reach Dole on the scenic ridge

• Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazzar( 3,446m) o/n in lodge (B+L+D)

  The trek descending to Namche Bazaar offers fantastic views of the great snow peaks from Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde peak. After a pleasant walk of two hours to a small place at Shanasa we will continue on to Namche.

• Day 12: Trek to Phagding (4/5 hrs, 2660m) o/n in lodge (B+L+D)

  Today the trail descends steeply downward before crossing the suspension bridges on Dudh Koshi River. From here the trail becomes more level and natural. We will work though rhododendron and pine forests with the view of distance snow covered peak before arriving Phakding.

• Day 13: Trek to Lukla(2840m)o/n in lodge (B+L+D)

  We trek back to Lukla along the same trail, although it always looks different coming from the opposite direction. We have a short day of trekking, so we can arrive Lukla for Lunch, arriving earlier is wiser in the season time to check the flight ticket. We can have full afternoon for relax and recalls the experience of the lifetime journey.

• Day 14: Lukla – Fly back to Kathmandu o/n in a hotel (B.L)

  After breakfast, early morning flight to Kathmandu and leisure.

• Day 15: Sightseeing of Bhaktpur and Patan, o/n in a hotel (B)

  After breakfast we take off for a full-day interesting sightseeing tour of Patan, which is one of the ancient and biggest cities in Nepal, known for its beautiful handcrafted and architectural works and after a stop we go to Bhaktapur Durbar Squares which is the most famous devotee’s city of the gods and goddess. This city is exclusively rich for its own culture and traditional life.

• Day 16: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley o/n in a hotel (+B)

  Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu, Patan city where you will have time to fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local tradition are highlighted on my guided tour. There’s time to explore the city’s many charms on your own or take a rest while I finalize trekking area permits.

• Day 17: Transfer to International airpoart

  Transfer to international airport for fly back to home (+B)

What is included?

• Hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu
• Government licensed guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
• Government licensed trekking guide and porters during trekking
• 3 meals a day during trekking (B, L, D)
• Domestic flight ticket KTM- LUK-KTM
• Everest National park fee and trekking permit (TIMS)
• Pickup and drop from to the international and domestic airport in Kathmandu
• Accommodation in hotel and lodge

What is excluded?

• Travel insurance incl. Repatriation by helicopter rescue in case of emergency
• Personal expenses and tips for staff
• Monument entrance fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
• Nepal visa fee USD 40 for 30 days and 4 passport sized pict
• International flight ticket and airport tax
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

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