Important note:
Your safety is of paramount importance to us at the Alpine Club of Himalaya. We have the absolute authority to cancel the trip or change the itinerary. If necessary or when we have reason to believe your safety is at stake. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, natural disasters, and such, can contribute to changes in the itinerary. In these extreme situations, we kindly request that you offer your full co-operation to the trusted leader of the group appointed by the Alpine Club of Himalaya. However, we assure you that we will make every effort to keep to the above itinerary.
Itinerary
Head towards the domestic airport early in the morning and board a flight towards Lukla. The flight takes you over scattered settlements and lush deep rolling hills with views of snowcapped Himalayas. After a 45 minutes flight, you will reach the small settlement of Lukla perched on a hilltop. The airstrip was established by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas in the mid-1960s. Upon landing at Lukla and after a brief rest head towards the village of Phakding.
Following the trial, you will first reach Chauri Kharka a beautiful settlement, from here traversing along the banks of Dudh Koshi River will lead you to the settlement of Ghat at an elevation of 2550 meters. Along the way witness the sacred peak of Khumbila, one of the few unclimbed peaks of the Khumbu region. After a brief walk, you will reach Phakding nestled at 2,610 meters, a tiny Sherpa town hidden in the verdant Dudh Koshi Valley.
Accommodation: Tea House.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, start your trek by walking through a beautiful section of Rhododendron and Pine forests. As you head out of the canopy you will be traversing alongside the Dudh Koshi River. After walking for an hour or so you will come across the glistening Mt. Thamserku (6,608m) on the right and woodlands of pine, fir, and juniper forests throughout our journey. Also, catch the glimpse of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge.
Progressing on the trail you will reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park. After your permits are checked head on an uphill climb towards Namche Bazaar. Along with this section witness grand views of the landscapes and the mountains. Upon reaching Namche head toward your tea house, and later head to explore the region.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is your day for acclimatization, as you ascend higher, your body must acclimate to the thinner air at greater elevations. The village has various vantage points perfect for an acclimatization hike.
Head towards any vantage point before dawn and witness mesmerizing views of the sunrise over the Himalayas. The rays of the sun change the snowy white peak into various colors. Bask in the views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, Lhotse, and other mountain peaks.
After lunch head towards Thami a village located above the Bhote Khola River Valley. Traversing through the lush woodlands of the Sagarmatha National Park you will reach the
national park headquarters above the village. From here witness panoramic views of the Mahalangur range and the mighty Everest. Explore the national park headquarters and learn about the Sherpa lifestyle, culture, and the biodiversity of the region. After exploring the region head back towards Namche, along the way witness the grand views of dusk.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Namche, take the easy level trail that cuts around the ridge from Chhorkung to reach the end of a buffer zone which takes you across a viewpoint over a grand panorama of peaks from Thamserku to Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest.
From here head towards Kyangjuma located at an elevation of 3550 meters and a short walk from there takes you to an important trail junction at Sanasa at an altitude of 3600 meters from here take the trail towards Tengboche that runs gently downhill towards the river.
This trail then drops gradually to Lawichasa on a backdrop of Mt. Ama Dablam. From Lawichasa a narrow trail branches north to reach Tashinga and now the trail ascends down on steep stone steps to Phunki Thenga at an elevation of 3250 meters and then to a suspension bridge.
From the bridge, the trail climbs past some water-powered prayer wheels and begins a sustained climb through a forest of tall, mature rhododendrons. Following the trail head towards and reach the settlement of Tengboche. After checking in at your tea house head towards the famous Tengboche monastery.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast follow the Imja Khola, the trial climbs towards the village of Shomare and crosses the tree line, from where the terrain changes into arid dry landscapes with patches of conifers, scrub, and isolated pastures lands. From here cross the grazing lands and dotted stone huts passing the settlement of Orsho and Tsuro Wog.
Next, the trail descends to a point near the confluence of Imja Khola and Khumbu Khola. Finally climbing a low ridge you’ll reach the sprawling hamlet of Dingboche a cold and windy region with sub-zero night temperatures even in summer.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s trek follows across a vast pass that led you through the magnificent landscape. The rugged peaks enveloped as you continued the ascent. Along the trail witness the awe-inspiring sight of Mt. Pumori and other several snow-capped summit. Upon reaching Dughla, explore the small settlement nestled amidst the towering mountains.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On today’s trail to Lobuche, you’ll find yourselves in the lap of the Himalayas with mountains on all sides capturing your imagination, you’ll passing through Dusa where you’ll see herdsmen’s uninhabited stone huts, from here head towards Dughla and then to Chupki Lhara where you’ll see large heaps of stones with prayer flags a memorial for the mountaineers who perished on a mission to climb Mt. Everest and other peaks around the region. After a brief ascend, you’ll get a view of Chola Lakes pristine blue waters.
From Chupki Lhara, the trail descends to the Khumbu glacier moraine walk alongside the three great peaks-Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori. A final stretch along a murmuring stream and you’ll reach the settlement of Lobuche.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s trek is long, and tuff so start early, the first part of the trek takes you pass high Himalayan pasture lands and grassy terrains with rocky and scattered boulders, all along you’ll witness views of snowy wall of lofty mountains ahead. The 60 meters/200 feet ascent takes you to the top of the lateral moraine wall of the Changri glacier, to a leveled spot called Thangma Riju from where you’ll witness a spectacular 360-degree panorama view of the Himalayan giants of Taboche, Lobuche, Pumori, and the rest of Mahalangur Himal peaks, along with views up to Tibet and Nuptse on the eastern horizon.
The trail from here crosses the moraine of the Changri glacier and later joins the Khumbu glacier from the west, you’ll have to traverse on the steep stony slopes to reach Gorak Shep so take extra caution. As, you reach Gorak Shep you’ll catch our first glimpse of Kala Patthar. After a brief rest explore the Everest Base Camp and walk beneath the highest peaks of the planet. Later retrace your steps back to Gorakshep.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’ll be heading towards the famous vantage point of Kala Patthar, often flocked by trekkers passing this trail. Start early after a light breakfast passing through wide sandy bed of a dried lake traversing through steep zigzags trail and ascending up a steep trail witness views of Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse.
As you climb higher, you’ll witness a grand view of the Khumbu glacier and Nuptse massif, a final stretch to the summit of Kala Patthar will provide you with views of endless rows of high mountain including Mt. Everest.
After spending a brief time at the summit retrace your steps back to Gorak Shep and proceed towards Pheriche. Traversing across high mountain country head towards the settlement of Pheriche. Along the trail cross villages and witness grand views of the landscape.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast start the trek. Today’s trail will take you from the high mountain country to lush woodlands of the region. Following the downward trail reach Namche Bazaar. After a brief rest head out to explore around the settlement and visit the various pubs and restaurants of the region.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is your final day’s trekking. Start by following the Dudh Koshi passing various settlements and monasteries down to Lukla. Once you reach Lukla enjoy and celebrate your last night in the mountains.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Catch an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, and once you arrive at Kathmandu check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours; you may have a guided tour of the city or go souvenirs shopping for your friends and family.
Accommodation: Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
If you have any inquiries or require assistance and further information about this trip or any other trips, please feel free to contact Alpine Club of Himalaya – Walk of the Himalaya.
NOTE: All of the aforementioned trekking hours are approximations and should only be used as a general guideline.
