Mt.Everest- The Classic Trek

25 Days Trek through the Original Expedition Trail

Grade     : Moderate/High Altitude   96/97   Price - Trek only   US$  995 per person
Departure : Minimum 4 persons        Single Tent Supplement      US$   75 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 mother nature harmony .....

So, the area has become one of the most beautiful / picturesque classic Mt. Everest high valley trek.

Usually the way most trekkers reach Khumbu is by flying into Lukla (9,300ft.). But many prefer to avoid chances of Altitude difficulties due to the abrupt altitude approach. Unacclimatized people can become ill and don’t enjoy the holiday.

We start our trek driving first to Jiri (1,867m.) a 170 Km. mountain run. The trek then begins, walking with a climb to the ridge top at 2400 metres then drop down to Shivalaya (1,768m.) and towards Bhandar (2,194m.). Since reaching this village we have been in Sherpa Country and will continue through land populated by these hardy ethno clan as far as the upper most of pasture lands beneath Mt. Everest. After Bhandar we follow the route going down through the lower fields of the village, then follow Likhu Khola to pass through Sete then to the village of Junbesi. The first village Junbesi (8,755ft.) with its gomba (monastery), new school and the large homes, almost Swiss like houses found here-abouts. Above the valley we will see a peak called the Shorong Yul Lha (22,826ft.) “ Country God of Solu ”, also called the Numbur. From Junbesi, we walk Southward and cross the Junbesi Khola (river) and take the upper trail leading Southeast and up the ridge toward Takshingdo, Kharikhola. Now we will be doing some uphill walking - heading toward the village of Puiyan passing through Bupsa and the Dudh Kosi gorge.. The trail levels on to Surkye, then climbs again towards steep slopes above the Dudh Kosi (river of milk), side-tracking East of Lukla to join the mail trail following up the Dudh Koshi river valley towards Namche, the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu region peaks are fantastic.

Namche (3,436m.) the famous 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: Thamserku, Kwangde and Amadablam 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.), another 8000 metre peak of the region. We climb Kala Pattar (the black rock 5,545m.) or Gokyo Ri (5,483m.) at Gokyo, to view the Western shoulder of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and far away Makalu. We continue on toward Na and Phortse to join the main Everest trail at Pangboche. Pangboche is another big sherpa village which has produced many internationally renowned mountaineers.

After taking a day’s rest at Pheriche, we continue toward Khumbu Glaciers stopping at Lobuje and Gorakshep. We will climb another Kala Pattar (5,545m.) 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, Tawoche and Kusum Kanguru, 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 an experience of a life time.

"“ Worth it, worth the every strangled breath and every screaming muscle ! "

Please refer to the Everest Gokyo & Kalapattar for details about flora and fauna of the area.

Itinerary

Day  01:   Drive from Kathmandu to Jiri (1867m.)   Day 02 :    Trek to Shivalaya(1768m.)
Day  03:   Bhandar (2194m.)                        Day 04 :    Sete (2,575m.)
Day  05:   Junbesi (2,675m.)                       Day 06 :    Takshingdo (2,086m.)       
Day  07:   Kharikhola (2,072m.)                    Day 08 :    Puiyan (2,835m.)
Day  09:   Phakding (2,652 m.)                     Day 10 :    Namche Bazaar (3,436 m.)
Day  11:   Rest at Namche (3,436 m.)               Day 12 :    Dhole (4,000 m.)
Day  13:   Machhermo (4,410 m.)                    Day 14 :    Gokyo Lake (4,79m.)
Day  15:   Rest - Excursion to Gokyo Ri            Day 16 :    Na La  (4,390 m.)
Day  17:   Phortse (3,542 m.)                      Day 18 :    Pheriche (3,883 m.)
Day  19:   Lobuje (4,857 m.)                       Day 20 :    Excursion to Kalapattar (5,545 m.)
Day  21:   Dingboche  (4,204 m.)                   Day 22 :    Thyangboche  (3,818 m.)
Day  23:   Namche Bazaar (3,436 m.)                Day 24 :    Trek conclude at Lukla (2,762 m.)
Day  25:   Fly back to Kathmandu (1,527 m.)

1996 Departures

a   Wednesday SEP 11, 1996    -      OCT 04, 1996 Friday
b   Wednesday OCT 09, 1996    -      NOV 01, 1996 Friday
c   Wednesday NOV 06, 1996    -      NOV 29, 1996 Friday
d   Wednesday DEC 04, 1996    -      DEC 27, 1996 Friday

1997 Departures

a   Wednesday MAR 05, 1997    -      MAR 28, 1997 Friday
b   Wednesday APR 02, 1997    -      APR 25, 1997 Friday
c   Wednesday MAY 07, 1997    -      MAY 30, 1997 Friday
d   Wednesday SEP 10, 1997    -      OCT 03, 1997 Friday
e   Wednesday OCT 15, 1997    -      NOV 07, 1997 Friday
f   Wednesday NOV 05, 1997    -      NOV 28, 1997 Friday
g   Wednesday DEC 03, 1997    -      DEC 26, 1997 Friday

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