Kala Patthar Everest Trek

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Country

Nepal

Duration

19 days Days

Difficulty

Strenuous

Activity

Trekking

Best Season

Sep-Dec, Feb – May,

Region

Everest Region Treks

Start / End Point

Lukla / Lukla

Max. Altitude

5368m

Nature Of Trek

Tea house/ Camping

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19d Kalapattar Everest Base Camp Trekking

Everest Base Camp & Kalapther Trekking is one of the best trekking destinations in the world. Solukhumbu is justifiably famous, not only for the world’s highest mountain but for its Sherpa villages and monasteries. The main goal of this trek is everest Base Camp at an elevation of about 5340m. But you cannot see Everest from the Base Camp for that we need to trek Kalapattar, though you will enjoy the view of the beautiful, and dangerous, Khumbu icefall, so trekkers must climb Kala Pattar a 5545m hump on the southern flank of Pumori (7145m) from where there is a dramatic view of Everest, the Western Cwm, and Lhotse Face. It would probably be the most popular destination, but it is more expensive and difficult to get to this region than to the Annapurna area. To get near Everest, you must either fly to Lukla or walk for a week from Jiri.

Himalayan Leaders will pick you up at the international airport for your transfer to the hotel. As a welcome you will have a typical Nepalese dinner with some of the staff members, typical food coming up! And do not forget to try our typical Nepalese drink with great mood of cheers.

Meals

Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel

After breakfast, sightseeing visit, in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple , Boudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath Temple.

Meals

Breakfast

Accomodation

Hotel

Trek Duration

3hrs

Highest Altitude

2600m

From Kathmandu (Domestic Airport) you will fly to Lukla which takes around 45 mins. The plane passes over the fertile middle hills, with their scattered villages and terraced fields, with an amazing panorama of the high Himalaya as a background. After reaching Lukla, we stop to have tea or coffee and start our trek to Phakding, a place 3 hours from Lukla. This place will be your first night stop.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

6/7hrs

Highest Altitude

3450m

From Phakding the trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley, staying 100m above the river on its west bank. The trail leads us to Jorsale (2810m) where we enter the Sagarmatha National Park, and submit our trekking permits for checking. From here we continue on an ever-steepening trail to Namche Bazaar (3440m), known simply as Namche. En route we cross the spectacular suspension bridge high above the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and the Dudh Kosi, and shortly after glimpse our first view of Everest, way off to the north-east. The trail to Namche is steep and long, but eventually we reach the remarkable Sherpa capital perched high on the hillside and dominated to the east by the immense bulk of Kwangde.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

This is the first of the two scheduled “acclimatization” days. Health experts always recommend us to stay active and moving during the rest days instead of being idle. We either spend the day taking a day hike to Thame or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazzar is the main centre of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Friday evening and Saturday. If we climb a few hundred feet during the day, it will help us to properly acclimatize. Our guides will take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

4hrs

Highest Altitude

3810m

Today’s journey starts with a climb up to the famous airstrip at Syangboche. Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on Earth. Trekking up takes about 2 hours and then we level off until we reach the village of Khumjung. The Khumjung valley surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kondge and Thamserku and the sacred peak Khumbila, hosts a well known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. We also visit Hillary School which is at the same site. Another set of busy and colorful monasteries, lined with prayer flags and prayer wheels, are braced along the slopes high above this traditional village

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

5/6hrs

Highest Altitude

3800m

The trail to Phorse Village is rather steep but boasts great views over to Phorse and to the spectacular river gorge below, including an inaccessible natural rock bridge. Starting on a level trail, we trek up through the stone steps and reach Mongla pass (3975 m) from where we glimpse Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Mt. Khumbila. Sherpas regard Mt. Khumbila as sacred mountain of the patron god of the Khumbu area. Descending to Dudhkosi Khola (3250 m), we cross a bridge and again trek up through the rhododendron forest, a host for Himalayan wild deer and musk deer. Finally, we arrive to the walled fields of Phorse. Phorse is just under the snow dusted peaks of Tawoche and Cholaste. From here it’s a short trek to Phorse village

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

6/7hrs

Highest Altitude

4360m

From Phorse Village we trek down the narrow trail through a Monastery. We continue our trek through lush alpine forests until we reach large village of Upper Pangboche, where we will get astonished by the dramatic views. We then continue through the villages of Shomare, Orsho, and Tsuro Wog. The trek goes further up through the Khumbu Khola Valley to the ridge top from where we witness spectacular views of the soaring mountains of Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lotse, Cholatse, etc. We even can observe the beautiful Imja Khola valley to the east. Thereafter, we see sprawling fields and the settlement of Dingboche overlooked with Chortens and prayer flags as we gently ascend down to the Dingboche village.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

This is the second of our acclimatization days and it allows us to become adjusted to the thinning air and lessening pressure. Whilst by no means compulsory, a recommended aid to acclimatization is a side trip to Chhukung at 4730m. This is a short hike eastwards up the Imja Khola valley and is rewarded with fantastic views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Island Peak. Alternatives are to climb the ridge above Dingboche

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highest Altitude

5368 m

The trek through Cho La Pass requires some mountaineering experience and well equipped. The pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier crossing. An ice axe, crampons and a rope are often necessary for crossing a small icefall at foot of the glacier on the other side of the Pass, although in ideal conditions, there are no technical problems and there is a trail in the rocks besides the icefall.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

9hrs

Highest Altitude

4930m

We climb the small hill section passing the chortens, The trail is almost level on the mountain sides. We walk through yak pastures and cross the wooden bridge, reach at Thukla. The small Mountains of stones and pebbles straight ahead is the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier. From Thukla the trail is hard, you begin to feel the effects of the high altitude. At last the ascent ends, there is a many memorials lined on the hill dedicated to Sherpas who have met with disaster on Everest expeditions. Then walk around the lateral moraine of Khumbu glacier, cross a stream and reach at Lobuche

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

3hrs

Highest Altitude

5180m

we walk through level path of the valley enjoying the ray of the morning sun. After a short steep climb, you see down upon Khumbu glacier and Changri glacier on the left. Then follow a rocky Changri glacier trail over few hills and straight ahead is looking Kalapatthar,

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

6/7 hrs

Highest Altitude

4343 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

4/5hrs

Highest Altitude

3860 m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

4/5hrs

Highest Altitude

3445 m

A steep descent of around 500m leads through bird filled rhododendron bushes and fir trees to the Dudh Kosi River. Crossing this on yet another suspension bridge, we climb up the opposite side of the valley to reach the contouring path leading back to Namche Bazaar. Namche is the perfect place to enjoy some well-deserved celebrations!

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

3/4hrs

Highest Altitude

2600m

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.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Trek Duration

3hrs

Highest Altitude

2840m

Last night of the trek in a bustling town and a celebration dinner.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Lodge

Fly to Katmandu. Early morning flight and one of the most interesting flights you’ll ever experience.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Dinner

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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
Accommodation in hotel and lodge

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
International flight ticket and airport tax
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

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Hans Hansen

Namasté ! Thanks Jagat for the wonderfull service you provided over the last 3 weeks ! It has been a great trekking with unbelievable views of Everest. We will recommend you to our friends and hope to see you when you come to Belgium !