Grade :Moderate/High Altitude 96/97 Price - Trek Only US$ 895 per person Departure:Minimum 4 persons Single Tent Supplement US$ 55 per person
- ... There is no region as such in the world, where else can you find so many of the world’s highest mountains, together with communities of people living among them in perfect harmony with mother nature ....
So, the area has become one of the most beautiful/picturesque high altitude trek in Nepal.
Our trek starts from Lukla (2,762m.), following up the Dudh Koshi river valley towards Namche, the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu region. After taking 1-2 days rest to get acclimatized, we continue towards famous sherpa villages like Thame, Khumjung and Theso- Thama. We also visit interesting monasteries of this region and the Khunde hospital, established and supported by Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust. The view from this area is superb including Thamserku (6,623m.), Kwangde (6,011m.) and Amadablam (6,812m.) soaring towards the sky-line.
Gokyo, a one time yak pasture land is blessed with two beautiful high lakes, with a majestic view of Cho Oyu (8,201m.), other 8000 metre peaks of the region. We climb Kala Pattar ( the ‘Black Rock’) or the Gokyo Ri ( 5,483m.) at Gokyo, to view the Western shoulder of Mt. Everest (8,848m.), Lhotse (8516m.), Nuptse (7855m.) and far away Makalu (8463m.). We continue on towards Na and Phortse to join the main Everest trail at Pangboche. Pangboche is another famous sherpa village which has produced many internationally acclaimed mountaineers.
After taking a day’s rest at Pheriche, we continue towards Khumbu glaciers stopping at Lobuje and Gorakshep (5,160m.). We will climb another Kala Pattar (the black rock) 5,545 metres, to get the close-up view of the Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse. Changatse in Tibet is also visible from the summit. We also get a good panoramic view of Amadablam (6,812m.), Tawoche (6,501m.) and Kusum Kanguru (6,367m.), completely in a different angle.
We also have the option to visit Everest Ice fall or Expedition Base Camp, depending on how fit we are when we are at Gorakshep.
Return journey is made via Dingboche, Thyangboche ( a famous monastery site much highlighted in the media by photographers, journalists and the heritage societies ), Namche, and finally to Lukla to conclude this Mt. Everest trek, as a experience of a life time.
The Area being National Park itself, boasts of its varieties of flora and fauna - The spectacular wet rhododendron forests are interspersed with other various species. “Rhododendron” the national flower reaches heights of 18-19 metres and ranges in colour from white, Pinkish Red and Blood Red. There are over 30 species of Rhododendron in Nepal. The other species are Hemlock, Oak, Yews, Silver fir, Blue pine, Spruce, Broad-leafed Maples, Laurels, Birch and under wet conditions Dwarf Bamboo and Shrub Rhododendron, in dry areas Juniper species. Whereas vegetation above 4,000 metres to snowline are in extreme diversity and only such species survives like - the Primula, Gention, Saxifrage, Butter cups, Eldeweiss and of course the Stellard.
Birds - Golden Eagle, Eurasian Kestrel, Goshawk, Red billed, Yellow- billed choughs, Flocks of snow-pigeons, Impeyan pheasant, Blood pheasant, crimson- horned Pheasant and the Tibetan snow-cocks screeching among the dwarf Juniper and vultures - Himalayan Griffon and Lamergeir and the famous Himalayan Monal every where.
Animals - barking deers at lower elevation, often heard calling (for the mate) rather than seen. Musk Deers and herds of ‘ Himalayan Tahrs” (wild mountain goats), are quite visible from the trekking trail through Gokyo, Khumjung and Phortse to Dingboche.
The Sagarmatha National Park, is a World Heritage Site. So, its your heritage also - therefore, lets keep the area clean and pollution free.
Itinerary
Day 01: Flight to Lukla (2,762m.). Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,436m.) Trek to Phakding (2,652m.) Day 03: Rest at Namche for acclimatisation Day 04: Dole (4,000m.) Day 05: Machhermo (4,410m.) Day 06: Gokyo Lake (4,794m.) Day 07: Excursion - Gokyo Ri (5,350m.) Day 08: Na La (4,390m.) Day 09: Phortse (3,542m.) Day 10: Pheriche (3,883m.) Day 11: Lobuje (4,857m.) Day 12: Excursion - Kala Pattar (5,545m.) Day 13: Dingboche (4,336m.) Day 14: Thyangboche (3,864m.) Day 15: Namche (3,450m.) Day 16: Phakding (2,652m.) Day 17: Trek concludes at Lukla (2,762m.) Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,526m.)1996 Departures
a Wednesday MAR 06, 1996 - MAR 23, 1996 Saturday b Wednesday APR 03, 1996 - APR 20, 1996 Saturday c Wednesday MAY 01, 1996 - MAY 18, 1996 Saturday d Wednesday SEP 18, 1996 - OCT 05, 1996 Saturday e Wednesday OCT 02, 1996 - OCT 19, 1996 Saturday f Wednesday NOV 06, 1996 - NOV 23, 1996 Saturday g Wednesday DEC 04, 1996 - DEC 21, 1996 Saturday1997 Departures
a Wednesday MAR 05, 1997 - MAR 22, 1997 Saturday b Wednesday APR 02, 1997 - APR 19, 1997 Saturday c Wednesday MAY 07, 1997 - MAY 21, 1997 Saturday d Wednesday SEP 17, 1997 - OCT 04, 1997 Saturday e Wednesday OCT 01, 1997 - OCT 18, 1997 Saturday f Wednesday NOV 05, 1997 - NOV 22, 1997 Saturday g Wednesday DEC 03, 1997 - DEC 20, 1997 Saturday
.
Contact us for detail information (trek dossiers). In the mean time, please also refer to our General Terms and Conditions by clicking on the Home Page.