Luxury Trek to Everest - 15 Days

Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Family Adventure who will drop us off at our hotel. After check-in, take a break or visit our office. We can also walk the streets of Thamel, a tourist destination in Kathmandu to buy souvenirs. In the evening, there will be a well-received dinner hosted by a Himalaya Family Adventure. For dinner, you will be served a delicious Nepalese cuisine that will introduce you to the country’s food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Today after breakfast we begin a guided tour of some of the most popular historical and spiritual sites in Kathmandu. Some of these places are considered as World Heritage sites including the historic Durbar Square, the Hindu holy temple of Pashupatinath, the Monkey Temple(Swayambhunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Boudhanath). In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we will meet with our team leader and other team members. Our team summarizes the course of our journey and also gives us the opportunity to ask any questions we may have about our upcoming adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we will be flown to Kathmandu Airport on a morning flight to Lukla (2,800m / 9,186ft), the gateway point where our journey begins. After a 40-minute flight over the blue and white breathtaking mountains, we arrive at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. This is one of the best winds in the world to reach the top of a hill surrounded by high mountain peaks. When we arrive in Lukla, we meet some members of our group and, after packing up and making arrangements, we begin our journey to the thriving village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. To help with growth, we have a short walk today. However, if we are interested in additional activities, we can make a separate trip to a nearby monastery. Overnight at Parking at Jeti Mountain Home or at the same hotel.

Trekking through a beautiful pine forest, the track will lead us to the Dudh Koshi River through several suspension bridges, one of which is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. First, we hold the wonderful hope of Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). With the stay of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo, we arrive at the checkpoint and entry into Sagarmatha National Park. We will pass through the last village of Jorsale before Namche Bazaar. The trail rises through forests and bridges to the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a two-hour driveway, we see Mt. Everest watches a passenger from Lhotse-Nuptse. In this region, we stop in Chautara to enjoy the view. We still need to walk 1.5 hours to reach Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Mt. Everest and the largest commercial center of the region. We stay overnight at Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or at the same hotel.

This is the planned ‘acclimatization’ day for this trip. Health experts recommend that we stay active and walk during the day rather than do nothing. We spend the day taking a day trip to Thameni or visiting Khunde or relaxing and checking out Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazzar is a major center in the Everest region (Khumbu) and has government offices, ATMs, Internet toffees, shops, restaurants, a bakery, and a colorful market every Friday evening and Saturday. Our guides will take us to a visitor center near the headquarters of Sagarmatha National Park where we can look at things related to the early beginners of Everest, the Sherpa culture, and learn about the various plants and animals of the local Everest area. The village of Khumjung, surrounded by the snowcapped peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the sacred hill of Khumbila, boasts a famous castle-shaped palace. We also visit Hillary School in the same area. After lunch and spending some time in Khumjung, we head back to Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or at the same hotel.

After breakfast, we begin our trek to Pangboche enjoying a view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Rhodes, Dablam and Thamserku’s contempt. Our trip follows a slow-moving trail with few views and crashes overlooking the magnificent Himalayas. Along the way, we can see wildlife such as the pheasant, the antelope, or the Himalayan Thar herd. The trail gradually descended to Kayangjuma. The trail eventually reaches Sansa, which is the main road leading to Gokyo village and Everest Base Camp. The track follows the pine forest and after crossing a prayer bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. Crossing the river, we reach Phunki Buy, a small place with a few pockets and a small group of soldiers among the green woods. After a hearty lunch at Phunki Buy, we had a slightly steep climb to the pine forest until we reached Tengboche. Tengboche is a beautiful view of the close proximity of Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest and has the largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region.

We start our early morning walk. We pass through several chortens, mani walls, and small villages. While on the go, we enjoy lunch with beautiful views of the Dablam. In the afternoon, we head north to Periche or take the eastern route under the long Ama Ama Dablam. From here continue the trek as we enter the Imja Valley. The front valley will begin to open as we approach the confluence of the Lobuche River. Then, after the anointing, we go down to the river and begin the final and daily ascent of the day to Dingboche. When we arrive in Dingboche, we enjoy the many stone-paved stadiums to protect barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from the cold winds and wildlife. Overnight in Dingboche at a local residence.

Today, we start the day by riding to Duglha in the Khumbu Khola district. The trek along the dry plains boasts a spectacular view of the mountains on all sides. When we reach the pastoral area called Dusa, the valley begins to recede and continues its course through Phulung Karpo, the site of the camp at the time of its first successful Everest Expedition in 1953. Above Phulung Karpo is Lake Chola. As we continue our great journey by watching Mt. Pumori (7138 m / 23418 ft) is visible. As the trail descends and bends, Mt. Pumori is hiding and we find a roaring stream. After crossing a small wooden bridge, we head up to Dugla. We see a Nuptse tip from this site as well as Cholatse, Thamserku, and many other beautiful peaks. Spending the night in Duglha is ready to be welcomed. Overnight in Duglha at a local guesthouse.

Beyond Duglha sails on a rotating Khumbu Glacier boat. We find our way through muddy slopes as we climb Chupki Lara, a majestic hill country with a spectacular view of the mountains. On top of the ride, we will find many stones with prayer flags used as memorials for Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) and 10th-century Everest hiker Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepal mountain guide) who perished on the eve of the Everest climb. As the trail descends to the Khumbu Glacier moraine, we find ourselves in front of a huge peak – Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Malikaur Himal. We are now close to Everest but the big mountain remains hidden. Nuptse pulls right as the trail crosses the Khumbu Glacier. As we walk along the complaining stream we do not see the snow of Khumbu because of its rear wall, and now we are beginning to feel a little wind due to the high altitude. Overnight at Lobuche in a local residence.

The trail to Gorak Shep continues through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We pass even though the post signs the post. Further on the street, we see the emergence of the hill north of Everest and Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, and Nuptse. A small hike would take us to Thangma Riju where we discover a 360-degree volcano. As we climb to the top of the Changri glacier, we see the first impression of Kala Patthar, a greenish-gray shell beneath Mt. Pumori. Arriving at Gorak Shep, we will be surrounded by snowcapped mountains that surround us including the highest part of the country – Mount Everest. After lunch and a short break, we take the road to Everest Base Camp via Gorak Shep Lake. Going straight ahead, we come to the monuments of Indian soldiers. As we arrive at Everest Base Camp we cannot help but notice the Everest passengers taking the dangerous path through the Khumbu cliff. Mountain tents come in bright colors against all tones of gray (especially in spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori are mountains that we can look out of. Everest is actually not visible in this. We have now met the great purpose of our journey. However, the view of the sun from Kala Patthar is more interesting than the view of the sunrise, so it is recommended that we visit Kala Patthar today during sunset. As the sun’s rays strike the snowcapped mountains, the majestic scenery is breathtaking. For those hikers who wish to continue to Kala Patthar, the guides of the Himlayan Family Adventureland Sherpas link our trip to Kala Patthar with a beautiful sunset today rather than tomorrow. Overnight at Gorak Shep in a local residence.

Today is the culmination of our journey. We start very early in the morning to receive a spectacular view from Kala Patthar witnessing the first light of day shining on Mt. Everest. However, we need to be prepared for early morning travel, cold and cold (-10 to -14 C) ahead of time. And there is always the power of very cold winds. Common peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, T Changtse in the east as Everest first emerges from between the western shoulder blade and Nuptse. During the ascent to Kala Patthar, we can pause to catch some fresh air in different viewing areas to take pictures. After many hours of hiking, we arrived at Kala Patthar. From here, we claim to climb the rock out of the rock at a conference marked by paragraphs and prayer. As we reach the top, we sit on the rocks of the Kala Patthar rock and our eyes take over the incredible landscape of the Himalayan Panorama, straying from one mighty stem to another. We take as many photos as possible with our camera to last a lifetime. When we return to Gorak Shep, we have breakfast and wait for the other participants to return. Visitors who plan to visit Everest Base Camp today will have their first breakfast to get started sooner as the departure of Everest Base Camp takes longer (4-5 hrs) than the Kala Patthar hike. When we return to Gorak Shep, the group will have lunch together and the afternoon will be taken down to Periche for a good night’s rest. Overnight at a local residence.

This time, we walk toward a hill covered with a blanket of Rhododendron trees and a juniper tree. In the spring, Rhododendron’s pink and red flowers illuminate our environment. Depending on our hunger and condition, we can have our lunch at Pangboche or wait until we reach Phunki Tenga. After crossing a prayer bridge that cut the necklace over the Dudh Koshi River, the road follows the crown of Dudh Koshi which quickly descends into the pine forest. The road ends at Sansa, the region’s main intersection. We stopped at Kyangjuma (3570 m / 11,710 ft) for a refreshing lunch. Congratulations to the beautiful Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse for every step of the way. We keep an eye out for wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopards, and bright colors as we pass through the forest. Passing the chorten, we arrive at the military camp at Namche Bazaar. While we’re here, we’d like to take the last long photo (and photo!) Back to the track, the tip of Everest and Tengboche. When we get to our dorm room, we take a hot bath and sleep well in our room at Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche Bazaar at Yeti Mountain Home or at the same hotel.

The trail descends vertically upwards so we need to move slowly and controlled as our legs move continuously against the rocky terrain. When you cross the suspension bridges of the fast-moving Dudh Koshi and the working areas, the trail becomes more and more natural. Today, we are beginning to feel the heat of the moment. Any remaining coldness and pain will be gone today as we pass through the beautiful mountain air. Although we go the same way down, we have completely different ideas. We rub a mixture of open plains, rhododendrons and pine forests, and in the distance, snow-capped peaks. When we arrive in Lukla, we lighten those painful instructions and recall the experience of the past few weeks. We feel the end of a wonderful journey in a happy text with everyone back safe and sound with a smile on our faces! Overnight at Lukla at Jeti Mountain Home or Lodge the same.

Today, we return to Kathmandu after a long trek through the mountains. Early morning flight dropped us off at Kathmandu. We can relax and unwind all day at our hotel. If we are interested in taking some gifts home from Nepal for friends and relatives, we can visit some of the nearby shops or go out to the real Nepalese real estate. To celebrate the successful completion of our trip, we will have dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu

The journey ends today! There is nothing we can do but simply sell emails to go out with friends and edit our photos. If we have more time we can go shopping or see something. A representative from the Himalaya Family Adventure will drop you guys off at the airport about three hours before your scheduled flight. On the way home, we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure trip to the beautiful country of Nepal.