Day01: Arrive Kathmandu – 1400m
Arrival Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Sightseeing Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath in the afternoon
Pashupatinath:
Pashupatinath is one of the famous Hindu Temples in the world and is a pilgrimage site for many people across southern Asia. It is located in the banks of Bagmati River and is a cremation site for Hindu people. This famous Shiva temple is said to have been built by Lichchhavi King, Supuspadeva in 465 – 500 AD.
Bouddhanath:
The stupa of Boudhanath lies eight Kilometers east of Kathmandu. This is a colossal and an ancient stupa, one of the biggest in the world, are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is said to have been renovated by Lichchhavi King Mana Dev in the fifth century A.D. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels.
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Durbar Square in the evening:
This large square is the historic seat of the Nepalese Royalty. The square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. It is here where the Kings of Nepal are crowned.
Day 03: Fly: Kathmandu to Lukla – 2840m
After breakfast, transfer to the domestic airport for a flight to Lukla. You can see the Langtang and Jugal Himal ranges surrounding the Kathmandu Valley at the beginning part of the flight and later you fly over Rolwaling Himal. Upon arrival in Lukla airport, it is a 3 minutes walk to Khumbu Resort. After preparing the. We have a 4 hours easy walk to Phakding and stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Trek to Namche – 3440m
After breakfast, a 5/6 hours walk to Namche; As you follow the level path along the right bank from the resort. Thamserku 6623m. Looms skyward on the opposite bank The path winds up and down and after crossing a stream and a pass we reach the tiny village of Monjo where the Sagarmatha National park entrance fee is collected. From here, you cross the Jorsalle village enter a forested mountainside along the Dudh Kosi river. After crossing a suspension bridge after going a short distance along the Bhote Kosi, we ascend to Namche Bazar. Overnight in Lodge at Namche.
Day 05: Namche: Excursion day
After breakfast we have a excursion tour to Khumjung and Khude through the Syangboche Airport and large chorten. After 2 hours ascent and crossing a small forest we reach Hillary High School in Khumjung. Khumjung is the largest Sherpa village in Sherpa land. After Lunch, we visit Hillary Hospital in Khundel. The hospital and school was built and supported by Sir Edmund Hillary. You have the Magnificent views of Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and Everest while having excursion. Overnight in lodge in Namche.
Day 06: Trek to Thame – 3900m
We have 4 hours easy walk trail to Thame via Thamo. This trail is the entry route to Tibet through Nangpa La Pass. Nearby is Cho Oyu 8012m which was first summated in 1954. We stop for Lunch at Thamo, the village of Ang Rita Sherpa, who summated Everest eleven times without oxygen. After crossing the Bhote Koshi river after lunch you will reach Thame village. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Thame – Excursion day – 3900m
Today, we walk ascend to the Sumdur Peak which is a great trekking destination recommended by a Mountain report in 1999 by Ang Rhita Sherpa, a senior conservation officer. Sumdur Peak 5229m is known as a special Peak because it has much to offer in terms of scenery and provides an experience in day hiking.
Day 08: Trek to Kongde 4200m
After breakfast we take a walk for 5/6 hours through the forest, we reach Kongde which is the ideal place for a blissful experience: Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Gyjungkhang, Pumori, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Tawache, Thamserku and Kusum Khangkaru and other more peaks during all the day walking. Overnight at Kongde Hotel.
Day 09: Kongde – Summit Pharak Peak – 4900m
After breakfast, we climb for the summit of Pharak Peak 4900m for the great Panoramic views of entire Everest region. The view of the Solukhumbu range from here is like no others on the other hand. It takes four to five hours trip to the Pharak Peak summit and back to the Hotel. Overnight at Kongde Hotel
Day 10: Kongde – Summit Sherpa Peak – 5050m
On this day we ascent up for 2 to 3 hours to Sherpa Peak 5050m for the great view of Cho Oyu, Rolwaling Mt. Everest Himalayas range, Sumdur Himal and other Khumbu Himalayas. From the top of this peak, you can see the closer part of Kongde Himal and you can feel that you are just to near the summit of Kongde Peak. After the summit, our guide will lead you to the Kongde glacial lake, just half hour below the peak. The trip to the lake would be one of the dramatic trip. Overnight at Kongde Hotel.
Day 11: Trek to Phakding – 2610m
Today, we have a steep 4/5 hours walk down to Phakding with great views of Thamserku, Kusum Khangkaru and scenic views of Sherpa villages around Phakding. Lukla and Chourikharka. Overnight night at the hotel.
Day 12: Trek to Lukla – 2840m
After breakfast, we take a 4 hours easy walk to Lukla. On the way back, we visit the Chaurikharka high school, Kyongma Monastery and villages enroute. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu – 1400m
We have an early morning flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 14: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Today we have a sightseeing trip to Patan (Lalitpur) known as the city of the fine arts. Patan was built by King Veer Dev in 299AD, and is packed with Buddhist Monuments, Temples and buildings, it is famous for Curios. The Radha Krishna Temple made entirely of stone and completed in 1637 AD, one of the oldest temples of Lord Shiva, Kumbeshor Mahadev in built in 1932 AD and Maha Bouddha (Terra / cotta Temple) of thousand Buddhas is to be found here. Lunch in Patan Durbar Square. After Lunch drive to the Swyambhunath Stupa. A world heritage site, you can get a bird’s eye view of the Kathmandu Valley. Back to Hotel.
Day 15: Final Departure
Transfer to International Airport.
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