Classical Route from Jiri to Everest BC & Cho-La Pass Lodge Trek 25 Days
Highest elevation: 5545m
Trek style: Lodge/Tea House trek
Major Attraction: Ancient Old Buddhist Monasteries, Everest View Hotel, Chhukung-Ri, Everest BC, Kalapathar view Point, Cho-La Pass, Gokyo Lake, Gokyo-Ri, Khumbu Glacier and Ngozumbha Glacier and world’s highest mountains ranges, Ethnic culture of Sherpa, Scenic Landscapes and beautiful villages etc.
Itinerary in details
Day 1: Arrival in kathmandu and meet our staff at the airport and transfer to hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing, relax
Day 2: Full day Sightseeing in world heritage sites with Tour Guide by private vehicle,
Our tour guide introduces you to in the world heritage sites such as Bauddhanath, Pasupatinath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square by private vehicle. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya 1760m/8-9 hours,
In the morning, drive from Kathmandu to Shivalaya by private vehicle passing the Sunkosi River and great views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal. You have lunch in Mude where the bus stops for the lunch. After lunch, again continue until reaching in Shivalaya passing scenic landscapes and terraced fields. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 4: Trek from Shivalaya to Kinja 2120m/5-6 hours,
In the morning, after breakfast, the trail steep ascends until reaching Deurali Pass through the forests which takes about 2 and half hour. Then you climb steep down till the village name is called Bandar. It takes about 1 hour. You have lunch here. After lunch, you keep descending along the upstream until reaching Kinja village. It takes about 3 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 5: Trek from Kinja to Lamjura 3530m/6-7 hours,
The trail start ascent from here to Lamjura La. In the morning, you climb steep up until reaching Sete village which takes about 4 hours. You have lunch break here. Then the trail continues till Lamjura passing the several Bhatti and through the forested slope. It takes about 3 hours. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 6: Trek from Lamjura to Ringmo 2700m/5-6 hours,
Today, you pass the Lamjura La and you walk steep descents through Rhododendron forests and trek down along the farmland. You soon come to the edge of the ridge which brings you to Junbesi. It takes about 3 and half hour. There is a beautiful Buddhist monastery and you can visit the monastery. You have lunch here. After lunch, you cross the bridge and follow to the left flank until reaching Solung which takes about 2 hours. Then you continue your trek gently down till suspension bridge and cross the bridge. Now you have many steps trail until reaching Ringmo village. You have a great view of Numbur Himal which Shepa peoples is called Holy mountain of Solo. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 7: Trek from Ringmo to Kharikhola 2500m/5-6 hours,
In the morning, you start your trek through forests until reaching Thanksindo La which takes about 1 and half hour. You can see huge Chhorten and have a great view of Numbur Himal and other snow-capped peaks. Then the trail is gently descending through forests until reaching Jubing which takes about 3 hours. You have lunch break here. After lunch, again your trail continues gradually up until reaching Kharikhola village. It takes about 2 and half hour. You can visit monastery which is situated on the top of the hill. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 8: Trek from Kharikhola to Surke 2340m/5-6 hours,
After breakfast, you climb up until Bupsa by crossing suspension bridge which takes about 1 and half hour. Then the trail continues through the forested area and passing Khari-La until reaching Puiyon which takes about 2 and half hours. You have lunch here. After lunch, you climb down further more until reaching Surke. It takes about 1 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 9: Trek from Surke to Phakding 2640m/5-6 hours,
In the morning, you start your trek from there. You pass the stream and continue about 20 minutes to reach a Mani wall. There are two ways, one way follow to climb till Lukla and another follow Phakding. So you follow the left trail. The trail continues until reaching Cheplung, the trail meets from Lukla. It takes about 1 and half hour. Then you continue again your trek passing many Buddhist monuments during the trail until reaching Phakding which takes about 2 and half hour. You have lunch and stay overnight in Lodge.
Day 10: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m/5-6 hours,
In the morning after breakfast you start from hotel and you reach in Monjo after 3 hours walk passing many suspension bridges with good view of Mt. Thamserku and you must entry your permit and have a lunch in Jorsalle. Then you start to climb steep up slowly passing high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River till reaching Namche Bazar which takes about 2 and half hour. In the evening time you go with your guide to visit the monastery of Namche village. You have a superb view of Khongde Himal, Thamserku and Kangaru Himal. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 11: Acclimatization Day, Hike to Everest View hotel and trip to Khumjung and Khunde village for visiting Monasteries:
In this day, you should hike to Everest view hotel for panoramic and spectacular view of mountains. It takes 2 hours to reach in there and after 1 hour enjoy with the superb view mountains then you climb down to Khumjung village for the visit monastery. It takes about 1 hour. You can see Skull of Yeti inside the Monastery. This is the biggest Sherpa village in Khumbu region. Again you continue your trek to Khunde village which takes about 1 hour. You have a lunch there and visit the old monastery and back to your hotel in Namche via Syangboche village. It takes about 1 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3860m/4-5 hours,
In the morning, you start your trek like as before days and the trail continues straight passing Big Stupa until reaching Kyanjuma village and takes about 1 & half hour walk and then the trail climbs down to the Dudh Kosi River and cross by suspension bridge. You have a series of picturesque water driven prayer wheel. Then you have lunch in Phungi Thangna. The steep ascent brings you to Tengboche village. You can visit Monastery in evening time to take a meditation with many monks and nuns. You have a great view of Amadablam, Khngtega, Thamserku, Tawache peak and other peaks. The views of the mountains are spectacular in the morning and evening. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 13: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche 4410m/4-5 hours,
After breakfast, you leave the Tangboche village and the trail descends through the Rhododendrons forests until reaching the Debuche village which takes about 20 minutes. There is a Buddhist nunnery. Then your trail keep continuing through the deep forests till reaching the Steel Bridge near the Pangboche and the trail gently climbs up until reaching Pangboche village. It takes about 2 hours. There is a oldest monastery which was established in 1667. You can visit the monastery and continue your trek to Somare which takes about 1 hour. It is the nice point to stop for the lunch and you have lunch break here. After lunch the trail continues in the isolated pastures and fields till Orsho, left trail goes to Pheriche and right trail continues to Dingboche. Then you continue your trek to following the upstream of Imja Khola. Finally you arrive in Dingboche which takes about 2 hours. Now you have a good view of Amadablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Tawache, Tsolache, Lobuche and other peaks. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 14: Acclimatization day, Side trip to Chhukung-Ri 5546m
Today you have a day off to acclimatize. So, your trail continues in the Yak grazing land until reaching Chhukung village which takes about 2 hours. Then you continue your steep ascent trail till Chhukung-Ri which takes about 2 and half hour. Now you have a close view of Lhotse, Makalu, Island peak and Baruntse himal as well. Then you descend till Chhukung and have lunch break. It takes about 1 hour. After lunch you come back same way until reaching Dingboche village. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 15: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche 4910m/4-5 hours,
In the morning, after breakfast, the short climb brings you to the ridge above Dingboche and past the small Chhorten and descends to the broad terrace above the Khumbu Khola valley. You continue your trail passing the terrace until reaching Thukla which takes about 2 and half hour. You can see a short glimpse of the majestic peak of Pumori, Nuptse, Lobuche, Cholatse, Tawache, Amadablam and other small peaks. You have lunch break here before climb the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier. After lunch, the trail steeply ascends until reaching at the top of the ridge, is an array of cairn memorials and large heaps of stones with prayer flags, remembering mountaineers who perished on missions to climb Everest. You have a dramatic mountain views like Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Lobuche, Tawache and Amadablam etc. then your trail continues until reaching Lobuche which takes about 2 and half hour. In the evening time you go with your guide to look Khumbu Glacier. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 16: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak shep 5140m/2-3 hours & trip to Everest BC 5360m/3-4 hours,
In the morning after breakfast, you continue your trek in the left bank of Khumbu glacier and steep climb up till Changri glacier, and then short descend to reach Gorak shep. It takes about 2 and half hour. You have lunch break here. After lunch, you continue to your round trip to Everest Base Camp which takes about 2 hours to reach. You can enjoy with Evrest icefall and glacier as well as great view of Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Nuptse. Then you come back same way till Gorak shep which takes about 2 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 17: Trek from Gorak shep to Dzongla 4830m/4-5 hours,
Early in the morning, you go Kala Pathar 5545m with your guide. The trail steeply ascends until reaching Kala Pathar view point which takes about 2 hours. Kala Pathar means Black rocks. Now you have an excellent view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Khumbutse, Pumori, Lingtren, Changtse (Chinese mountain), Amadablam, Thamserku, Lobuche peak and other peaks all around. There is also unobstructed view of sunrise and sunset. Then you climb down till your hotel and it takes about 1 hour. You have your breakfast. After breakfast you continue your trek passing the Changri glacier until reaching Lobuche which takes about 2 hour. You have lunch break here. After lunch, the trail continues short descends and follow the right side way before reaching Thukla. Then you continue your trek passing the Tsola-tso(lake) and Chola Khola until reaching Dzongla which takes about 3 hours. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 18: Trek from Zongla to Thangnak 4700m/6-7 hours via Cho-La Pass 5420m,
Early in the morning, you start your trek after breakfast. The trail continues gradually up for few hours and again steep ascends until reaching Cho-La Pass which takes about 3 hours. You can see good view of mountains and you can enjoy with snow as well. After few minutes rest, you steeply descends rocky trail and it takes about 1 hour. Then the trail continues gently up and down until reaching Thangnak which takes about 3 hours. You have lunch here and you stay overnight in Lodge.
Day 19: Trek from Thangnak to Gokyo 4790m/2-3 hours & Hike to Fourth Lake
In the morning after breakfast, the trail continues up and down by crossing Nzojumba glacier until reaching Gokyo which takes about 2 and half hour. Now you have a great view of Cho-Oyu and other now peaks. You can see the second lake during the trail before reaching Gokyo. Gokyo Lake is third lake which is also known as Dudh Pokhari. You have lunch break and take rest. After lunch you go with your guide to explore till fourth Lake which takes about 2 hours round trip. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 20: Trek from Gokyo to Dole 4120m/4-5 hours,
Early in the morning you hike to Gokyo-Ri 5360m. The trail steep ascends until reaching Gokyo-Ri which takes about 2 and half hour. This is another super view point after Kala Pathar. You have an excellent view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Pumori, Amadablam and other peaks. You have also unobstructed view of Sunrise and sunset. After that you steep climb down to hotel. It takes about 1 and half hour and you have breakfast. Then you continue descents upstream of Dudh Kosi River till Machhermo which takes about 2 hours. You have lunch break here. After lunch, then the trail again descends until to reaching Dole. It takes about 2 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 21: Trek from Dole to Namche 3440m/5-6 hours,
In the morning after breakfast, you walk descending till Phortse Thanga and it takes about 1 and half hour. Then the trail steep ascends until reaching Mongla which takes about 1and half hour. Then you continue your trek keep gently descending till Kyangjuma. It takes about 1 and half hour. You have lunch here. After lunch, you continue passing the Stupa until Namche Bazaar which takes about 1 and half hour. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 22: Trek from Namche to Lukla 2840m/6-7 hours,
In the morning, you leave the Namche Bazar and trail descents through pine trees and cross the high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River. Then your trail continues River side and you arrive in Jorsalle and it takes about 2 and half hours. You continue again your trek until to reach Phakding with crossing several bridges about 1 and half hours walk. You have your lunch there. After lunch your trail continues until Lukla with passing up and down which takes about 2 hours. Overnight in Lodge.
Day 23: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
You fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu early in the morning which takes about 45 minutes. Then transfer to Hotel by Taxi. Refresh and relax. Overnight in Hotel
Day 24: Sightseeing in World heritage sites with Tour Guide by private vehicle.
Our tour guide leads you again to other world heritage sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 25: Final departure to International Airport.
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* Domestic flight ticket Lukla/KTM and domestic airport tax.
* 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at Standard hotel in Kathmandu.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
* 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters(1 porter for 2 persons) if necessary, their food &
accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
* All transportation by private car.
* Sagarmatha National Park permit and all necessary permits.
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
* Government tax.
* Guide & support staffs insurance and salary.
Doesn't include:
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance.
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fees.
* Items and expenses of personal nature.
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone, internet
* Personal Trekking Equipments.
* Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
* Horse renting and addtional porters used during the trek.
* Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance,
and strikes etc.
* Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
N.B: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
NOTE: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Nepal Family Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
Grade:
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Price
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