Classic Everest trek - 24 days (Jiri-Gokyo Ri-Chola Pass-EBC-Kalapattar-Lukla)
We commence our journey overland following the route of the first pioneers to Jiri a market town and the gateway to the Solu Kumbu region. The first few days are a push up through the beautiful alpine region of Solu on our way to the mountain air strip at Lukla. From Lukla we continue onwards amongst and alongside the regions famous inhabitants the legendary Sherpas. These hardy people have carved an existence since time immemorial from the frozen landscape. Passing through Sherpa villages and Monasteries along the way to our destination, Gokyo, Gokyo Ri, Kalla Pattar. From Gokyo Ri and Kalapattar, there are outstanding views of Everest along with Nuptse and Lhotse. We trace back to Lukla for our flight to Kathmandu.
Max. altitude: 5545 mtrs Grade: 'C' Minimum group: Any
Itinerary:
Day 01
Kathmandu / Jiri
Day 02
Jiri / Deorali
Day 03
Deorali / Sete
Day 04
Sete / Junbesi
Day 05
Junbesi / Nunthala
Day 06
Nunthala / Khari Khola
Day 07
Khari Khola / Puiyan
Day 08
Puiyan / Phakding (2640 m.)
Day 09
Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m.)
Day 10
Rest at Namche Bazaar
Day 11
Namche Bazaar / Dole (4200 m.)
Day 12
Dole / Machchhermo (4470 m.)
Day 13
Machchhermo / Gokyo (4790 m.)
Day 14
Excursion to Gokyo Ri (5357 m.) trek to Thagnag Kharka (5025 m.)
Day 15
Cross Cho-La pass (5330 m.) descend to Dzongla (4830 m.)
Day 16
Dzongla / Lobuche (4930 m.)
Day 17
Lobuche / Gorak Shep (5140 m.)
Day 18
Excursion to Kalapatthar (5545 m.) return to Gorak Shep
Day 19
Gorak Shep / Dingboche (4343 m.)
Day 20
Dingboche / Tyengboche (3867 m.)
Day 21
Tyengboche / Namche Bazaar (3446 m.)
Day 22
Namche Bazaar / Phakding (2652 m.)
Day 23
Phakding / Lukla (2840 m.)
Day 24
Fly back to Kathmandu
Note: The best season for this trek is March to May and October to December. The trek can be operated in both teahouses and under the canvas on request, as well as possible to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting & wildlife safari. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. For price and further information, please e-mail to us.
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Mt.
Everest Area (Khumbu - Sagarmatha
National Park)