Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1310m.)
You are greeting welcome in the Himalayan kingdom Nepal. After you arrive at TIA, the representative of beyond the Limits treks greets of welcome and takes you the hotel which you have already informed. The hotel staff will engage for your accommodation and check in. In evening we arrange the welcome dinner in the hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing and preparation for Trekking Today after taking breakfast we will provide you the guide who will take you the famous cultural and historical site of Kathmandu. Among them the UNIESCO enlisted world heritage site may the primary place of visit. Boudhanath (Buddhist shrine), Pashupatinath (sacred Hindu temple), Swayambhunath (monkey temple), Durbar square, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar etc. after 2/3 o’clock or lunch time you should involve pri-trip discussion with your guide and well preparation for trekking. Guide of beyond the limits treks &Expedition give the brief about the upcoming trekking spot and route. You get dinner in the hotel.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2610m.), 3/4 hours walk Today in the morning or in after breakfast you will fly for Lukla which has 2804m high. The domestic airlines take around 40minutes to reach Lukla airport. The Lukla airport has named by Tenzing-Hillary Airport. In Lukla we take some time to meet our crew and manage the baggage. Through the Lukla village we start our adventurous journey to Phakding which lies at an altitude of 2610m. The never seen vegetations, dramatic hillside in the way through Dudh Koshi add you inspiration in trekking of Gokyo lake trek. Until we reach to Phakding you can see the various long old monasteries placed on the beautiful village and the way. In this day we will manage breakfast, lunch and dinner according to calendar.
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3430m.), 5/6 hours walk After taking breakfast we start our trek with partners and friends. The way is little differ than trek Lukla to Phakding, Somewhere we uphill and somewhere we downhill the hill. The interesting thing is we cross Dudh Koshi time and again. On the way we reach on the beautiful Benkar village, views Mt. Thamserku gives you happiness. In continues walking we ascend at Monjo, which is the entrance of Sagarmatha National park. At Monjo the official keep your trekking records by check your permits. We should walk more to reach Namche Bazaar through Jorsale. Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Tawache, Kusum Kangaru are the major views of mountain which can be seen in this route. After walking 5/6 hours from Phakding we can reach to the colorful beautiful village Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche bazaar (3440m.) with B,L,D.
Day 05: Rest at Namche with some excursionNamche Bazaar is the gateway of Khumbu region. At Namche bazaar we will passed the whole day in rest. According to health experts we have to rest in long run trekking. In Namche we can visit Thame which is day hike from Namche. Namche bazaar is the entrance of whole khumbu region that’s why it is well facilities city. You can get government offices, email-internet, ATM, shops, bakery, restaurants etc. You also get chance to visit Tourist visitor centre lies in Namche Bazaar, the representative of trekinhimalayan.com take you there. The information about various mountains its characteristics, the vegetations available in high mountain, information about Sagarmatha national park, the wildlife and birds available in national park also can be found. In acclimatization day you can also visit the
Day 06: Namche to Tengboche (3867m.), 4/5 hours walk Today, we continue our trek towards Tengboche Monastery. We walk through the pain path through the forest to Kenjoma enjoying the views of the mountains. Then we descend down to Phunki Tunga, a small Sherpa settlement with some tea houses. There we take lunch. We finally climb up to Tengboche, a Sherpa village. On the way we can see lots of Buddhist Stupa, prayers flag, banners and Mani stones. We also walk up to Tengboche monastery, the highest monastery of the world. From Tengboche we see the beautiful views of the Mt. Everest (8848m.), Nuptse, Lhotse (8201m.), Ama Dablam and Thamserku.
Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4260m.), 5/6 hours walk From Tengboche we descend down to Dingboche through the rhododendron forest. The monastery in Tengboche looks extra. We cross the Imja Khola through a suspension bridge. We continue our walk to Pangboche village passing through the Mani Stone wall. Then we continue ascending to Dingboche through the green summer pasture. The close up views of Aba Dablam can be seen. We continue our trek to Pheriche and Imja valley. On the way our eyes gaze the Lobuche River. Our destination is near from Lobuche River, some straight climbing ahead, we reach to Dingboche. (B. L. D)
Day 08: Rest at DingbocheThis day we take rest for acclimatization in the higher altitude. Dingboche is the beautiful mountain village of Khumbu region. From here we see the spectacular views of the North face of Ama Dablam and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. The attraction of Dingboche is hike to Chukkung valley which is point of climbing Island peak. We see the beautiful view of the island peak.
Day 09: Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m.), 6/7 hours walk We continue our trekking through walking gradually up. We see the view of the Pheriche village below. We see the view of Mt. Tawache, Nuptse, Ama Dablam as well as Pokalde. We descend down to Pheriche and head to Dughla. You pass the Khumbu Khola valley in this day. Dusa, the Yak hardars place, can be seen. Phulung Karpo lies under the famous Chola Lake also can be observed. We cross the bridge on the Khumbu glacier and then we continue walking up in a steep hill and finally reach Lobuche. (B. L.D)
Day 10: Lobuche to Everest base camp and return back to Gorekshep, 5/6 hours walkThis day we ascend up in the rocky moraine path enjoying the view of the icy pond and icebergs of the Khumbu glacier and finally descend to Gorekshep. You get chance of a glance of the north face of Mt. Everest. Your eyes try to catch not only Everest but also Nuptse, Khumbutse, Lingtern, Pumori and more. There we take launch and head to Everest Base camp. This day we full fill our dream of reaching the Foot of the World highest Mt. Everest. We spend for some time there enjoying the view of the surrounding mountains and finally return back to Gorekshep.
Day 11: Hike to Kalapatthar and then return back to Pheriche, 5/6 hours walk Early in the morning we hike to Kala Patthar, the perfect vantage point to view the Mt. Everest. From there we observe the panoramic view of the Mt. Everest and other mountains of the khumbu region like Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku etc. we take a picture of the scene. The views sunset and sunrise from kala patthar is splendid. Then we return back to Gorekshep. There we take a lunch and then return back to Pheriche via same route.
Day 12: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar, 4/5 hours walk From Pheriche we descend down through the beautiful rhododendron, pink and Juniper forest to Tengboche walking uphill and downhill through Pangboche. We descend through the bank of Dudh Koshi River. The attractive Nuptse, Ama Dabmla and Thamserku say you good bye. In the pine forest snow leopard, mountain goats, deer and other wild animals and birds inspire you. In Tengboche we take launch. Then we continue our trek to descending to Punki Thanga and ascend to Namche bazaar. (B. L. D)
Day 13: Namche to Lukla, 5/6 hours walk Today also we will busy on downhill from Namche bazaar. Crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River we pass the rhododendron forest, snowy mountains and pine forest. Gradually our walking speed and the shaky legs can work properly. Not only Namche bazaar but also you can see the various monasteries, Gompas, Sherpas culture and their lifestyle I the route of Lukla from Namche. Overnight at Lukla.
Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu/ 40-45 minute fly Normally, the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu schedule for morning. But we can’t announce that the fix time of flight. It is depends on whether. Sometimes it may delay in its flight or you should wait the whole day in Lukla. After 45 minute fly from Lukla you will be able to arrival to International airport. From domestic flight you can see the many more scene and vegetation as well as forests. After arriving Kathmandu you can join the same hotel which we have already booked.
Day 15: Farewell Day On the last day, we bid goodbye to the guest as visit in Nepal comes to the end for this time. If you have time enough, you can have sightseeing and purchasing the token of love from Nepal. Before 3 hours of scheduled flight, a representative of trekinhimalaya.com will take you to the TIA. On your way home, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventurous visit with recollection of experiences.