| Yeti Land
Trekking |
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Trip profile: 15
Days Trip
02 Nights in Kathmandu
12 Days Everest Trekking
01 Nights in Nagarkot |
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With eight of the world's ten
highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountains vistas.
Everest trek in justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the
world's highest mountain (8848m) but also for its friendly Sherpa
people, picturesque villages great variety of cultures and traditions,
colourful festivals and monasteries. The flora and fauna are other
ornaments of the Sagarmatha National Park. The story of the yeti is
still a mystery to the world from the Kahumbu region.
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu; you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu
you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines
reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided
tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too.
In the evening, a welcome delicious traditional Nepali dinner await
for you. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu - Nagarkot
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000
years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City.
We will then process to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After
lunch we'll continue our journey to Nagarkot 2300m above the sea
level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset and Mt.
Everest can be seen on a clear day. Stay overnight in Nagarkot
Day 03: Nagarkot
Wake up early to watch the sunrise spectacular down the first rays of
the sun firing the peaks a lighest red slowly lighting of the
Himalayas from Kanchenjunga and Everest in the far east of Annapurna
and Dhaulagiri in the West. After breakfast we'll drive to Kathmandu
Airport for our domestic flight to Lukla. The flight itself is
awe-inspiring as we fly parallel to the Himalayan giants bordering
Nepal and Tibetan China. Flying time to Lukla is approximately 40
minutes. Upon arrival in Lukla, we will be met by our local guides and
porters. There will be time to explore the village whilst the Sherpa
crew sort and load equipment. Lukla lies at an altitude of 2850m
("luk la" = place of sheep). From Lukla we descend on a wide
trail northwest to the village of Choblung in the Dudh Kosi Valley.
The valley radiates energy through beautiful pine and rhododendron
forest. The walking is easy and we follow the river's course, passing
through the village of Ghat. Our destination is the small village of
Phakding where accommodation is provided in the form of Tea House
Lodges.
Day 04: Phakding - Namche
Bazaar
From Phakding we head up valley on a busy trail: porters from the
lower Solu district in the south ferrying supplies to Namche, Sherpas
with their Zopkio (half yak, half cow) taking trekking or climbing
expedition equipment to the higher valleys. Continue along beside the
Dudh Kosi amongst beautiful alpine scenery, through the fragrant blue
pine and fir forest, glimpsing spectacular views of Kusum Kangru
(6369m) and Thanserku (6608m) along the way. We again cross the Dudh
Kosi, to the western bank at Jorsale prior to trekking through the
entrance to the Sagamartha National Park. Continuing upstream along
the banks to the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi, it is
here we begin our first sustained acsent to Namche Bazar after
crossing the large suspension bridge. Walking at a slow pace, we have
fantastic photographic opportunities as the peaks of Everest (8848m),
Lhotse (8511m), Nuptse (7879m), Arna Dablam (6856m) and Taweche
(6542m) come into view for the first time. Climbing again, the path
takes us through pine trees to reach the distinctive horse-shoe shaped
bowl containing the village of Namche Bazar. Stay in the heart of the
village. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.
Day 05: Namche Bazaare - Khumjung
Breakfast served in your Tea House Lodge. From Namche, we trek out of
the village bowl and follow a small trail high above the Dudh Kosi
River, where the views are incredible; behind to the west, the ridge
of Nupla and Kwangde Himal (6194m); across the valley to the south,
the towering ice-fluted walls of Thamserku (6623m), and to the east at
the head of the valley, the Lhotse and Nuptse wall, towering a full
three and a half thousand metres above the valley at Dingboche.
Everest looms above the ridge, a black, triangular rock; Sagarmatha,
"Goddess Mother of Earth", is a truly magnificent sight. On
a small ridge across the valley, the monastery of Thyangboche can be
seen, a small speck against the gigantic mountain background. We
descend to Khumjung, and after staying in the more westernised town of
Namche Bazar, these villages make a welcome change. Here tourism has
hardly changed the life of the Sherpas. It is possible to take the
opportunity to sample the Sherpa speciality, Riki Kur - a type of
potato fritter enriched with yak butter. The afternoon has been left
free to assist with further acclimatization. Stay overnight in
Khunjung
Day 06: Khunjung -
Thengboche (Thyangboche)
In the morning we descend to the village of Shanasa and then contour
to Trashinga where the trail drops steeply to cross the Dudh Kosi at
Phukitenga (3250m). A break is taken here by a series of water-driven
prayer wheels. In the late morning we initially climb steeply before
the trail levels out to ascend gradually towards Thyangboche. It is a
steady ascent of approximately 2 ? hours through pine fir, black
juniper and rhododendron forest. Thyangboche is set in a beautiful
meadow, high on a ridge surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks. A
peaceful, tranquil position, surely one of the wonders of the world
and the Thyangboche Monastery is spectacularly situated. The monastery
dominated by the gamma with its prayer flags and many stones was
founded in 1916 as a meditation centre. Stay overnight in Thengboche.
Day 07: Thengboche -
Dingboche
From Thyangboche, we descend through a forest of birch, fir, juniper
and rhododendron, to the nunnery at Deboche. Keep an eye open for
Blood and Danphe Pheasant and high on the steep slopes of the valley,
Himalayan Thar (wild goats). We cross the Imja Khola, ascending
gradually, with the beautiful Ama Dablam dominating the skyline, to
visit the monastery. The afternoon walk follows a trail high above the
Imja Khola. A little further upstream we cross the tributary stream
and ascend over glacial moraines to our lodge in the summer
settlement" of Dingboche. Stay overnight in Dingboche.
Day 08: Dingboche - Lobuche
We are now well above the tree line and your journey today brings you
to Dusa from where you descend to a stream at 4850m. We begin our
climb of the Khumbu Glacier en route to the tea shops at Dughla.
Continue along the moraine of the glacier, with views of Kalar Pattar
and Pumori to reach Lobuche at 4930m for your evening stay. This will
be your last stop before your climb to the base camp tomorrow. Take
time to rest and acclimatize for this unforgettable day. Stay
overnight in Lobuche.
Day 09-10: Lobuche - Kalapatter - Gorkshep - EBC - Lobuche
Early this morning you begin your trek, which will prove to be both
mentally and physically demanding. Above Lobuche, we follow the path
running through a trough alongside the Khumbu Glacier. Continuing on
over rough ground we reach Gorak Shep, where a short break is offered
to replenish fluids. A walk for a further hour and a half reaches Kala
Pattar, a small, rocky peak on the southwest ridge of Pumori - a slow,
steady pace, once again being the best attack. Avoid rushing. Stop and
turn around: the scenery is fantastic. It is a hard climb, but the
view from the top surpasses the wildest imagination. Huge creaking
glaciers surround us and classic views of Everest are available. The
views from the summit of Kala Pattar (5630m) are truly outstanding.
Here you are directly below Pumo Ri's light granite and slanted snow
channel. The surroundings have an awesome and unnatural brilliance. To
the south, the Khumbu Glacier sweeps below you; northwards rise
several border peaks including the vertical Lho La, reached from the
Tibetan side in 1921, the first time foreigners had seen the Khumbu
Glacier. Mt Everest rises above them all. Known as "Chomolungma"
(Lady Goddess of the Wind) by the Nepalese, the mountain was initially
called Peak XV. In 1852 it was recognized as the highest peak on earth
and four years later was given the name Everest in honour of Sir
George Everest, the early surveyor general. After some time out to
contemplate this view, we return to Lobuche. Stay overnight in
Gorkshep and Lobuche.
Day 11: Lobuche - Tehgbuche
After our tiring ascent to Kala Patar, today is an easier walk to the
lower altitudes. Following the same route back to the terminal
moraines at Dughla, we then take a different return trail. We follow
the wide alpine valley covered in scrub juniper through the temporary
settlement of Phulung Karpo (4343m), then on to Pheriche. A small
settlement, Pheriche has a number of welcome tea houses that often
have "left over" for sale from various climbing expeditions.
It may be possible to find imported chocolate, tinned prawns or smoked
oysters: even vegemite! The town consists of several low stone
buildings and is considered a "years" - summer settlement.
Continue down to Orsho, then on through Lower Pangboche and down to
Deboche, reaching our lodge at Thyangboche in the afternoon. Stay
overnight in Thyangboche.
Day 12: Tengboche - Monjo
Follow a similar trail through a forest of juniper, rhododendron and
fir to Phunkitenga; you continue on to cross the Dudh Kosi for a steep
descent to Trashinga. After lunch at Shanasa you make you way back to
Namche Bazar. Following a steep descent passing the Bhote Kosil,
crossing the river, follow the bank to Jorsale, then to Monjo for
overnight. Stay overnight in Monjo.
Day 13: Monjo - Lukla
This morning you will depart Monjo and continue your descent along the
Dudh Kosi, before making a final ascent to reach the Lukla Plateau by
mid afternoon. On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax and
celebrate the completion of your trek. Stay overnight in Lukla.
Day 14: Lukla - Kathmandu
This morning you will be transferred to Lukla Airport for your flight
back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be met and conveyed to the
Hotel Shanker. The remainder of the day has been left free. Stay
overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, you're free until we pick you up to airport for your
next destination.
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