| Starting
from: |
Kathmandu to Lukla flight. |
| Ending at: |
Lukla to KTM. |
| Grade: |
Moderate-Difficult |
| Highest access
of the trek: |
3870m |
| Culture:
|
Sherpa |
| Mode
of trekking tour: |
Camping |
| Himalayan
sights: |
Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse,
etc |
| Most Attraction
of the trek: |
Close Mountain View, Sherpa villages |
|
| Day
to Day Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu Airport
& Transfer to Hotel
Welcome dinner in the evening. |
| Day 02 |
Full day Sightseeing
in Kathmandu Valley.
We will be visiting three of the famous heritage sites in
Kathmandu. You will visit first the Swayambunath
Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath
Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge.
The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing
power of Buddha. It is an important Buddhist place where pilgrims
from all over the world come.
It is a 30 minutes
drive to Boudhanath Stupa,
another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa
is considered one of the biggest in the World. Every morning
and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and
circumambulate enabling the visitors to observe local religious
practices.
One
of the holiest hindu shrines in the world,
The fabulous pagoda houses the linga of Lord Shiva
and people bathe in the Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing
themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live
here. During religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings,
and it is sometimes very crowded.
Bhaktapur
Durbar Square: This former royal palace complex
offers the elegant 15th century Palace of 55 win-dows, artistic
courtyards, the Golden gat.
Patan
Durbar Square : Durbar Square an enchanting melage
of palace buildings, courtyards and pagoda temples, is the
center of Patan's religious and social life. |
| Day 03 |
Flight Kathmandu
to Lukla (2804m), we then take an easy walk to Phakding (2610m.). |
| Day 04 |
Trek to Namche Bazar (3440m.). |
| Day 05 |
Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization
and excursion around the places. |
| Day 06 |
Trek to Phunki Tenga (3250m). |
| Day 07 |
Trek to Machherma (4470m). |
| Day 08 |
Trek to Gokyo (4790m). |
| Day 09 |
This day early in the morning
we have steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m) ample
rewards to one attempts this trip. There are stunning views
of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and
an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas,
such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nutse, Makalu (8481m),
Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang (7922m) can be seen. Those
who explore the glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded. This
day we have for acclimatization and after noon back to the
camp. |
| Day 10 |
Renjo Pass (5345m) –
Rermo Pokhari (4875m).Gentle slope up over grassy areas. The
gradient becomes steeper as we go and we end by walking over
scree and rocks. The access to the pass is tricky and quite
steep. At the top, a stunning panorama unfolds: Tengi Ragi
Tau, Rolwaling Himal and the small Rermo Pokhari lake to the
west and Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and the Gokyo
lakes to the east. We camp beside the lakes. |
| Day 11 |
Trek to Thame (3800m).Via the
Dudh Pokhari lakes, we descend pleasantly through meadows
towards the Bhote Khosi valley to continue along the river.
We will probably meet some of the picturesque yak caravans
coming down from Tibet and heading to the Namche market. |
| Day 12 |
Trek to Namche Bazar |
| Day 13 |
Trek to Lukla |
| Day 14 |
Flight back to Kathmandu. |
| Day 15 |
Free day in kathmandu. |
| Day 16 |
End of Programme. |
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