Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel overnight in Kathmandu (BB).
Day 02: Kathmandu equipment / permit preparation and Kathmandu valley sightseeing, overnight in Kathmandu (BB).
Day 03: Lukla (fly) trek to Phakding 3.30 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 6 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 05: Namche Bazaar – Acclimatization day, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 06: Trek to Dole 6 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 07: Trek to Machherma 5 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo 4 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 09: Acclimatization day and climb Gokyo Ri, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 10: Trek to Machermo Base Camp 5140m, overnight Tented Camp (B/L/D).
Day 11: Climbing period of Machermo Peak 5559 Meter and return to base camp to Machermo, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 12: Trek to Khumjung, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 13: Trek to Monjo/ Phakding, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 14: Trek to Lukla, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer into a hotel (BB).
Day 16: Departure to Airport (B).
Cost and payment details
The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.
Cost Includes:
- Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with BB Plan as itinerary - Twin Sharing Room (3-star Hotel).
- Accommodation during the trekking and climbing.
- All Land Transport as itinerary.
- Sagarmatha National Park and Conservation fees.
- Trekking Permits/TIMS, if any.
- Local permit/entrance fees.
- Food – 3 times during the trekking, Base Camp and high camp for member & staffs.
- North Face or Mountain Hardware tents for base camp/ High Camp, Foam Mattresses, Dinning/Kitchen/Toilet/Store, Tables & Chairs, all necessary cooking gears, Nepali Kitchen Helper for Base Camp & High Camp.
- Yak/porter transport – bag, food and equipments (if necessary).
- Domestic Air ticket to/from Lukla.
- A First Aid, safety, basic/advance trained, Eco trained & Government licensed holder English Speaking Trekking and Climbing Guide.
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team staffs.
- First Aid Kit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes.
Cost Excludes:
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Personal trekking/ climbing equipments.
- Insurance: Travel/Accident/Medical /emergency evacuation.
- Nepal Visa fee.
- Sherpa Summit Bonus or Tips.
- Hot and cold drinks during the trekking.
- Extra Yak, which can be paid at base camp (if you need).
- All other personal nature expenses.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel overnight in Kathmandu (BB).
As your flight schedule, our airport representative will come to pick you up with your name and our company logo board, transfer you to a hotel in Kathmandu half an hour drive by private vehicle. No more activities that day, rest and relax, overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu equipment / permit preparation and Kathmandu valley sightseeing, overnight in Kathmandu (BB).
Check your equipment, help our guide and do sightseeing in Kathmandu. Kathmandu is the colorful of Nepal, a fascinating blend of rational architecture and symbols of the twentieth century. It’s artistic and cultural heritages are evident where ornately carried balconies mingle with beautiful shrines and temples. If you have time, we recommend that you check out Durbar square, home to the palace of Kumari Devi, considered to be a living goddess. It is also worth the climb to visit Swayambhunath the monkey temple. Explore the network of street Markets and allay Bazaars, and witness the burning Ghats at PashupatiNath. For those with a few extra days in Kathmandu, the neighboring towns of Patan and Bhaktapur are well worth a visit too. Evening welcome dinner with group meeting, overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding 3.30 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Early morning, (40 minutes) flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m). Meet our trekking crews’. After finishing breakfast, proceed from Lukla to Khumbu, head north, past a Chorten with praying wheels and join the main tail at choplung (2696m) in less than one hour. They proceed from there to head north crossing the Thado Khola (2554m) with the awesome trekking peak Kusum Khanguru (6483m) at its head. To reach Phakding (2640m), 1.30 hours from Choplung or almost 3.30 hours from Lukla.
Day 04: Trek to Namche 5/6 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
To cross the west bank (right) of the Dudh koshi river, continue through blue pine and rhododendron forests, pass a settlement of metalworker (Tok Tok), village of Banker (2905m) with a small lodge, see a view of Mt. Thamserku (6856m) 1 hr. In the short while cross to the east (left) bank and climb up through Chumowa, cross the Khansar Khola to reach Mondzo (2835m). Enter sagarmatha national park here. 45 minutes from Banker. Descend in a cleft to the west (right) bank of Dudh Kosi on a suspension bridge to reach Jorsule (2774m) 30 minutes. This is the last village before Namche. We take lunch here & proceed to cross Dudh Kosi (Bhote Kosi) again to the left side & again to cross the main Dudh Kosi, climb up till to Namche Bazaar (3440m), proceed in pine forest. Can see, first view of Mt. Everest between Lhotse & Nuptse reaches 2 and half hours from Jorsule.
Day 05: Rest day in Namche for Acclimatization, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Today is a rest day, however, we should do some activities such as to climb Syangboche airport, visit Sherpa home in khumjung/Khunde or view from Everest view point Hotel 2hr. Namche bazaar has many officials or offices, including army base camp and bank. Namche used to be a trading center, where grain from the south was exchanged for salt from Tibet, and it remains now a trading center. Every Saturday is market day. It is the headquarters of Sagarmatha National park & Sagarmatha pollution controlled project. Here is Sherpa Museum & monasteries too.
Day 06: Trek to Dole 6 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Trek to Dole (4260 meters) 6 hours. Today, the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forest, juniper and large conifers start to appear as the elevation increases, making the trekking beautiful in spring. The trail passes through Yak Kharkas and summer settlements. The views of Khumbi La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day. Overnight at Guest house with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 07: Trek to Machherma 5 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Trek to Machherma (4470 meters) 5 hours. The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kengtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descends to a river and again climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We will reach Machherma by early noon. Overnight at Guesthouse with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo 4 hours, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Today the trek takes us to one of our final destinations, Gokyo (4790m). We will make this camp our base for 3 nights, as we will have a couple of sightseeing trips around Gokyo. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 09: Acclimatization day in Gokyo, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Trek Gokyo Ri (5483 meters) and then Back to Gokyo 5 hours. Today, early in the morning we climbed up to the top of Gokyo Ri at an elevation of 5483 meters, ample rewards to one attempt on this trip. There are stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and Gychung Kang can be seen. Those who explore the glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded. This day we have for acclimatization and after noon back to the camp. Overnight at Guesthouse, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 10: Trek to Machermo Base Camp 5140m, overnight Camp (B/L/D).
Day 11 Climbing period of Machermo Peak 5559 Meter, return to Machhermo (B/L/D).
Day 12: Trek to Khumjung, returning same way as before, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Return trek as before, same way.
Day 13: Trek to Monjo/ Phakding, returning same way as before, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Return trek as before, same way.
Day 14: Trek to Lukla, returning same way as before, overnight Hotel/Lodge (B/L/D).
Return trek as before, same way.
Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer into a hotel (BB).
Day 16: Departure to Airport (B).
