We begin our trek with some hours bus drive to Jiri. We then begin our trek through Sherpa village, a long gurgling river and across high suspension bridges, meeting zobkyo (family of yak) caravan on the way. Entering the Sagarmatha National Park we arrive at Namche Bazaar, a colorful, bustling market with traders from the surrounding villages as well as from far -away Tibet. We continue on to the Thengboche monastery within the imposing peak of Thamserku looming over the trail.From Thengboche the views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Amadablam are sensational.
Trekking Grade: Moderate / High Altitude
Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu, half-day sightseeing and necessary preparation for the trek.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Jiri by bus and overnight at tea - house lodges.
Day 04: Trek to Shivalaya (1750m)
Day 05: Trek to Bandar (2200m)
Day 06: Trek to Sete (2600m)
Day 07: Trek to Junbesi (2700m) through the Lamjura Pass (3530m)
Day 08: Trek to Manedingma (2250m) thru Tragsindo Pass (3070M)
Day 09: Trek to Poyan (2800m)
Day 10: Trek to Phakding (2600m)
Day 11: Trek to Namche Bazar (3450m)
Day 12: Excursion Thame Monastery and back to Namche Bazar
Day 13: Trek to Khumjung (3800m)
Day 14: Trek to Dole (4000m)
Day 15: Trek to Machermo (4400m)
Day 16: Acclimatization day
Day 17: Trek to Gokyo (4750m)
Day 18: Excursion to Gokyo Ri (5350m) and trek to Na (4400m)
Day 19: Trek to Phortse (3800m)
Day 20: Trek to Periche (4250m)
Day 21: Trek to Lobuche (4900m)
Day 22: Excursion Kala Pattar (5550m) and back to Gorak Shep (5130m)
Day 23: Excursion Everest BC (5500m) and back to Lobuche (4600m)
Day 24: Trek to Pangboche (3980m)
Day 25: Trek to Namche Bazar (3400m)
Day 26: Trek to Lukla (2800m)
Day 27: Lukla - Kathmandu by flight and transfer to hotel and free day.
Day 28: Kathmandu free day for shopping.
Day 29: Transfert Airport for your flight back
