Temples in Kathmandu
Apr 08 Depart U.S.
Apr 09 In transit to Kathmandu
Apr 10 Arrive in Kathmandu
Apr 11 Layover in Kathmandu Optional sightseeing tour to Swayambhunath Stupa (the famed monkey temple), Bodhnath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. Shopping for extra clothing and other personal items can be done in Thamel, Kathmandu.
Apr 12 Kathmandu to Lukla about 35 minute flight and continue trek to Phakdingma (8700 ft.) Today is our first day of trekking. We will take it easy and trek about 4-5 hours by the Dudh Kosi (Milky River) and camp overnight at Phakdingma.
Farming in Nepal
Apr 13 Phakdingma to Namche (11300 ft.) We’ll continue to trek up to Namche. Elevation gain between Phakdingma and Namche is 2600 ft. We will stop at Jorsale for lunch and one hour rest before the Namche hill. The hike is very scenic.
Apr 14 Acclimatization day in Namche (11300 ft.) Optional hike to Everest View Hotel and the world’s highest airport Shyngbuche.
Apr 15 Namche Bazaar to Khumjung (12402 ft.) We will take a 3-4 hour hike through Syngbuche and Sherpa village of Khunde. Then we will visit the Khunde hospital built by Sir Edmond Hillary and camp overnight at Khumjung, a beautiful traditional Sherpa village with exceptional stone walls.
Local people carrying supplies
Apr 16 Khumjung to Tengboche (12688 ft.) This is a very pleasant walk through the Sherpa village and the Sagaramatha National Park. We start walking down to Phungi Thanga and after crossing the Khumbu River we will hike up to Thyngbuche. At Thyngbuche we will camp near the sacred monastery. The views from this point are magnificent, but the best view from the campsite is sunset on Mt. Everest. We will see Mt. Everest, Mt. Amadablam, Lhotse, and many other peaks.
Apr 17 Tengboche to Dingboche (14270 ft.) We will spend 4-6 hours walking through the Sherpa village of Pangboche with a close up view of Mt. Amadablam on your right side.
Mt. Amadablam
Apr 18 Dingboche acclimatization day
Apr 19 Dingboche to Labuche (16175 ft.) We will hike about 6-7 hours at high altitude, crossing the Khumbu River at Thukla. After lunch at Thukla, we will hike slowly up from this point to Labuche for camping.
Apr 20 Labuche to Gorakshep (17008 ft.) This morning hike to Kala Patthar (18448 ft.) is one of the best places to view Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, and Mt. Nupse. Later in the day we will trek back to camp at Gorakshep for overnight camping.
Apr 21 Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (17500 ft.) We will hike 2-3 hours to reach the famous Everest Base Camp and experience the main base of the world's highest mountain and the Khumbu Ice fall. Then we will return to Labuche for camping overnight.
Island Peak
Apr 22 Labuche to Chukhung (15518 ft.) Today we will Hike down from Lobuche to Dingboche and then hike for another 2 hours up to Chukhung.
Apr 23: Chukhung to Island Peak High Camp (18200 ft.) Climbers, Sherpa climbing guides, and high camp cook staffs will continue on this the two day adventure. Sherpa climbing guides will assist you all the way to the summit of Island Peak.
Apr 24 Island Peak Climb (20252 ft.) Return to Chukhung (15584 ft.) This will be your most challenging day with early morning climbing for better views from the summit of Island Peak and safe return to Chukhung.
Apr 25 Chukhung to Tengboche (12664 ft.)
Apr 26 Tengboche to Namche (11319 ft.)
Local people carrying supplies
Apr 27 Namche to Phakdingma (8900 ft.)
Apr 28 Phakdingma to Lukla (9350 ft.)
Apr 29 Lukla to Kathmandu
Apr 30 Kathmandu onward
Trek Cost: $2950
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The trip cost is $2950 with single supplement of $300. The total cost includes trekking permits, Island Peak climbing permit, climbing gear, the Sagaramatha National Park fee, meals (breakfast, lunch, and three course dinners prepared by our cooks using local organic produce), tea house lodging (if needed), staff salary, four nights hotel in Kathmandu, one day sightseeing in Kathmandu, round trip airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla and airport transportation. If we need to use the tea house we will choose the best available tea houses/lodges.
Mani Wall
Travelers are responsible for round trip airfare from the USA to Nepal (Singapore Airlines has recently reduced their round trip airfare between Denver and Kathmandu with a connection in either Los Angeles or San Francisco to just $1502), mandatory evacuation and travel insurance, bottled drinks and alcoholic beverages, meals and transportation on free days in Kathmandu, personal shopping, tips for staff, visa fees, and airport exit fees.
We also organize trips to Chitwan National Park or Tibet (Lhasa) from Kathmandu.
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