Everest Base Camp

(The great circle through the High Land of Everest Region)
The world's most famous Everest Transverse Trek via the remote Nangpa Valley and overnight in the Everest Base Camp; cross little use demanding Renjo La (5,340m/17,520ft) and Cho la (5,420m/17,782ft) climb both Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft) and Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,192ft) for magnificent close-up views of Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,028ft), Pumori (7,145m/23,441ft), Ama Dablam (6942m/22776ft), Nuptse (7879m/25,850ft), Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu (8201m/26,906ft) and many other towering peaks. The Everest Transverse trek travels to the remotest parts of the Khumbu Himal and visits all the main valleys of the region. You can explore fascinating Sherpa villages and visit the Buddhist monasteries.

After sightseeing in ancient of Kathmandu you fly up to the mountain airstrip at Lukla and head north along the well-worn trail, which follows the mighty Dudh Kosi River to Kongde Hill and then to Thame. This sizeable Sherpa village is situated at the corner of the Khumbu. Most parties continue to follow well-trodden paths, but you leave the crowds behind and head up the remote Nangpa valley to Marulung; only recently opened to trekkers, this valley was off-limits for many years owing to its proximity to the sensitive Tibetan border. Its un spoilt authentic Sherpa villages offer a unique insight into how the area would have been when Hillary first walked these paths fifty years ago. Your route now takes you across the Renjo La (5,340m/17,520ft) to the cobalt-blue lakes at Gokyo. From your campsite by the lakes you can trek to the farthest reaches of the valley for close range views of Cho Oyu (8201m/26,906ft) and Gyachung Kang (7,922m/25,991ft). You can also make the ascent of Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft) for a unique panoramic view of the Everest massif.

Your trek continues across the Cho La (5,420m/17,782ft) a classic pass which links Gokyo with the Khumbu Glacier and the small settlement of Lubuche. You ascent Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,192ft)for the best views of Everest ;followed by a tough trek along the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base camp for overnight, and here at the foot of the mountain you can marvel at the spectacle of the great Khumbu icefall cascading from the ramparts of the West ridge. With a sense of achievement and a little remorse, it will be time to head back to Lukla, from where you can catch a flight back to Kathmandu.

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Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Kathmandu
Day 3-20 Trek
Day 21 Kathmandu Return
Day 22 Depart Home

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Day 01 Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, Himalayan Glacier will officially greet and meet you at Airport & transfer you to Hotel Shanker. You will have leisure time, followed by an evening welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu (1,000m/3,280ft).

Day 02 Kathmandu
Half-day guided city tours (tour includes Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syambunath Stupa, Pashupati Nath Temple - Hindu Temple & Buddha Nath - The biggest Buddha Stupa in ancient Kathmandu). Afternoon pre-trip discussion of the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu (1,000m/3,280ft).

Day 03: Fly: Kathmandu to Lukla – 2840m
After breakfast: transfer to the domestic airport for a flight to Lukla. You can see the Langtang and Jugal Himal ranges surrounding the Kathmandu Valley during the beginning phase of the flight and later you fly over Rolwaling Himal. Upon arrival in Lukla airport, it is a 3 minutes walk to Khumbu Resort. We have a 4 hours easy walk to Phakding and stay overnight at Phakding.

Day 04: Trek to Himalayan Sherpa Camp – 3700m
After breakfast, half hour walk through Dudh Koshi River and 20 minutes uphill walk takes us to Nombuwa Teng, a tiny and beautiful Sherpa village where we will stop for a tea break. Another 2 and half hours walk along the ridge will take to the Himalaya Sherpa Camp where our guide and cooking team prepare tent for the overnight stay. Our cook will conjure up delicious meal for the night. This walk of the day is always countering Thamserku 6623m as it looms skyward on the opposite side.

Day 05: Trek to Kongde 4250m
After breakfast we take a beautiful ascending walk for 2 and half hours through the small forest of pine trees and also the ridge around the alpine lines to Kongde. We reach Kongde which is the ideal place for a blissful experience: Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Gyjungkhang, Pumori, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Tawache, Thamserku and Kusum Khangkaru and other peaks while walking. Overnight halt at Kongde Hotel.

Day 06: Kongde – Summit Pharak Peak – 4900m
After breakfast, we climb for the summit of Pharak Peak 4900m for the great Panaromic views of entire Everest region including Makalu and Kanchenjunga. The view of the Solukhumbu range from here is like no other. It takes four to five hours trip to the Pharak Peak summit and back to the Hotel. Overnight at Kongde Hotel

Day 07: Kongde – Summit Sherpa Peak – 5050m
On this day we climb up for 3 to 4 hours to the Sherpa Peak 5050m for the great view of Cho Oyu, Rolwaling Mt. Everest Himalayas range, Sumdur Himal and other Khumbu Himalayas. From the top of this peak, you can see the Kongde Himal at a close range and you can feel that you are nearing the summit of Kongde Peak. After the summit, our guide will lead you to the Kongde glacial lake, just half an hour below the peak. The trip to the lake would be one of the dramatic trips. Overnight halt at Kongde Hotel.

Day 08: Trek to Thame – 3700m
Today, we have a steep 4/5 hours walk horizontally straight through the flank of the Mt. Kongde to Thame with great views of Thamserku, Kusum Khangkaru and scenic views of Sherpa villages around Namche and Khumjung abd of course the great view of Everest. Overnight stay at Thame

Day 09 Thame- Marulung: 5-6 hours
You head north into the remote Nangpa Valley. Until 2005 this valley was off limits to trekkers because it was a main access route to the Nangpa La, a high pass linking Nepal with Tibet. For hundreds of years, many Tibetan traders have traveled this route, bringing a variety of Chinese goods on the backs of their yaks to sell in Namche Bazaar. Overnight in village of Marulung (4,150m/13,615ft).

Day 10-12 Marulung - Renjo pass - Gokyo - Gokyo Ri- Gokyo
You continue trekking up the remote Nangpa Valley to your camp at the pastures of Chule, situated at the snout of the Nangpai Glacier. At the farthest reaches of the valley lies the superb Nangpai Gosum (7,352m/24,121ft) and on the western side of the Nangpa La the spectacular peak of Jobo Lapsang (6,668m/21,877ft) rises up. You should be able to reach an altitude of over 5,000m (16,404ft) at the collection of sherpherds huts at Lunag (5,090m/16,699ft) before returning to our camp. You descend down the Nanga Valley for some distance before beginning the steep climb up to the small lake of Renjo Tsho, effectively the high camp for the crossing of the pass.
A big day over the Renjo La (5,340m/17,520ft) you leave your camp following an early breakfast and climb into a wide corrie making for the ridge line ahead of you. The actual pass is only a small notch and the final section involves some very easy scrambling. When you come over the pass you are greeted with a fantastic panorama looking out over the turquoise lakes at Gokyo and across the Everest massif. You descend over rough glacial slabs and moraine to you campsite in a secluded location on the western shore of Gokyo’s main lake, away from the lodges and other trekkers. You can have this trek in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy the beautiful isolated Himalayan scenes by exploring around or climbing Gokyo Ri (5357m/19,216ft).

Day 13-14 Gokyo – Thangna - Chola high camp – Dzongkha: 6-7 hours
Trail supports the same way and crossing the Ngojumba glacier where we will reach Thangna of few teahouses. You will continue to Chola Base camp (4,920m/16,142ft) for overnight. Next day follows with continue walking across the moraine, the trail makes a steep ascent to the top of the snow covered Chola la (5,420m/17,782ft). From the top, you can enjoy excellent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Mt. Everest. After the pass, the trail descends steeply towards the Dzongkha (4,850m/15,912ft) passing through pine forests.

Day 15 Dzongkha- Lubuche: 5-6 hours
From Dzongkha, the trail levels and then makes a gradual climb up and down to the small Sherpa settlement of Lubuche (4,930). This is a small village situated nearby the stream. The sunset on Nuptse is a memorable sight. Overnight in Lobuje (4,930m/16,175ft)

Day 16 Lubuche-Gorak Shep: 2-4 hours
The trail continues climb to Gorak Shep. It takes a couple of hours walking up to Kala Pattar (Black Rock) 5,545m/18,192ft; this small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam without climbing. Overnight in Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929ft).

Day 17 Gorak Shep – Everest Base Camp: 3-4 hours
This day leads you to the Base Camp of Everest walking through rocky and glacial trails where climbers gather for summiting Everest. You have a free afternoon at Everest Base Camp. This will provide an opportunity to trek to the foot of the Khumbu icefall or perhaps chat with some of the climbing teams here. Overnight in Base Camp of Everest (5,357m/17,575ft).

Day 18 Everest Base Camp – Pheriche: 6-7 hours
After an early breakfast you head back down to Pheriche. From Everest Base Camp you retrace you route and continue descending to the small collection of buildings at Dugla (4,620m/15,158ft). You continue down the broad valley to Pheriche. Overnight in Pheriche (4,240m/13,911ft).

Day 19 Pheriche-Namche: 7-8 hours
The trail makes a gradual descent through scrub junipers and around Mani stones as it follows the hillside. The trail passes many Mani walls in deep rhododendron forests where crossing after the Imja khola, the trail climbs many carved Mani stones to Pangboche. Pangboche Gompa is the oldest in Khumbu; a visit will be well worth. Walk down to the valley from where the trail is shallower through alpine meadows. Followed by climb gradually up to Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft) where the biggest monastery lies in the whole of Khumbu. Walk down from the rear of monastery and continue down until you reach Phunki Tenga. Climb up gradually through a forest. Once you are out of the forest, you will be walking along a ridge from where you can see down on your left some of the deepest gorges of Nepal. In spring, the rhododendrons will look superb making the valley even more beautiful. Reach Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), for overnight.

Day 20 Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours
Trek back to Lukla along the same trail, although it always looks different coming from the opposite direction on arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax and celebrate the completion of your trek. You can have a good time with two local alcoholic beverages 'Chang' or 'Rakshi.' Feel free to dance with your crewmembers in the Sherpa way.

Day 21 Lukla- Kathmandu
Early morning fly to Kathmandu .Transfer to your hotel; the day at leisure to rest, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights you missed during your first day in Kathmandu and evening celebration dinner together. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 22 Extend your holiday or back to home
After this amazing trek if you are more interest for other activities like safari, rafting, cycling or more trekking in other areas; HA can organize as your desire. If you decide to leave Nepal we will transfer to airport for your onward destination.

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Included

Food, Lodge accommodation, two ltrs of water, unlimited tea, guides, porters, internal flights

Not Included

Tips and Gratuities, personal beverages, laundry services, showers, electricity for charging phones etc

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