Itinerary in details
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and you will be met at the airport by our representative who will be waiting with a Swiss Family Treks sign outside the terminal and transfer to Hotel by private car. Welcome drink and after you settle into the hotel there will be a group briefing with your tour leader. He will discuss the trek details and co-ordinate any last minute arrangements. Overnight at 4 star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m & trek to Phakding 2610m/3-4 hours,
After 45 minutes fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and have a breakfast and then continue our short ascents and descents trail passing many Buddhist monuments during the trail and finally we reach in Phakding which takes about 3 hours. We have lunch there. Overnight at a lodge in Phakding.
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m/5-6 hours,
In the morning after breakfast we start from Lodge and we will reach in Monjo after 3 hours walk passing many suspension bridges with good view of Mt. Thamserku and you must entry our permit and have a lunch in Jorsalle. Then we 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 we go to visit the monastery of Namche village. We have a superb view of Khongde Himal, Thamserku and Kangaru Himal. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Day 4: Acclimatization Day, Hike to Everest View hotel and down to Khumjung and Khunde village for visiting Monasteries:
In this day, we 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 we climb down to Khumjung village for the visit monastery. It takes about 1 hour. We can see Skull of Yeti inside the Monastery. This is the biggest Sherpa village in Khumbu region. Again we continue our trek to Khunde village which takes about 1 hour. We have a lunch there and visit the old monastery and back to our campsite in Namche via Syangboche village. It takes about 1 and half hour. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Day 5: Trek from Namche to Thame 3800m/5-6 hours,
In the morning after breakfast, we continue our trek to Thamo passing the many Chhortens and Stupa during the trail which takes about 3 hours. We will make lunch break here. There is a monastery and we can visit monastery. After lunch, the trail continues gradually up until reaching Thame village. Overnight at a lodge in Thame.
Day 6: Trek from Thame to Lumde 4370m/4-5 hours,
In the morning after breakfast, we climb over the moraine and gentle stroll ascent following a route used for centuries by the traders who ferried salt and grains across the Nangpa-La into Tibet until reaching Marulung which takes about 4 hours. Then trail continue gently uphill to Lumde for another an hour.Overnight at alodge in Lumde.
Day 7: Trek from Lumde to Gokyo 4790m/7-8 hours, via Renjo-La 5360m,
A long day starts early in the morning. The trail ascends until reaching Renjo-La from where an eye-popping vista awaits. We will see the rooftops of Gokyo glinting distantly on the shore of the lake beneath the grey smear of the Ngozummpa Glacier, and the sawtooth peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse and Tawache which takes about 4 hours. Then we descend downhill till Gokyo. It takes about 3 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Thangnak.
Day 8: Trek from Gokyo to Gokyo-Ri 5360m to Thangnak 4700m/2-3 hours,
Early in the morning we hike to Gokyo-Ri for the unobstructed sunrise view over the snowy peaks. The trail steep ascends until reaching Gokyo-Ri which takes about 2 and half hour. This is another super view point after Kala Pathar. We have an excellent view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Makalu, and Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Pumori, Amadablam and other peaks. We have also unobstructed view of Sunrise and sunset. After that you steep climb down to Camp. It takes about 1 and half hour. We have breakfast. We leave the camp and continue our trek passing the Ngozumpa Glacier until reaching Thangnak. We have lunch and stay overnight at a lodge in Thangnak.
Day 9: Trek from Thangnak to Dzongla 4830m/6-7 hours, via Cho-La Pass 5368m
Early in the morning, we start our trek and the trail gradually ascends and another steep rocky ascent brings you to Cho-La Pass which takes about 4 hours. Then the trail descends until reaching Dzongla. It takes about 2 and half hour. We have lunch and stay overnight at a lodge in Dzongla.
Day 10: Trek from Dzongla to Gorak Shep 5140m/6-7 hours,
Today, we start again our trek to Labuche which takes about 3 and half hour to reach. This is major joining point of classic trek to Everest Base Camp Trek. Then we have lunch, we have view of Himalayan range. We continue our 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. Overnight at a lodge i Gorak Shep.
Day 11: Exploring the Everest Base Camp.
After breakfast, we continue to our round trip to Everest Base Camp which takes about 2 hours to reach. We can enjoy with Everest icefall and glacier as well as great view of Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Nuptse. Then we come back same way till Gorak shep which takes about 2 and half hour. Overnight at a lodge in Gorka Shep.
Day 12: Trek from Gorak shep to Lobuche 4910m/2-3 hours,
Early in the morning, we go to Kala Pathar before sunrise. The trail steeply ascends until reaching Kala Pathar view point which takes about 2 hours. Kala Pathar means Black rocks. Now we 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 we descend to our campsite and it takes about 1 hour. We will have our breakfast. After breakfast we continue our trek passing the Changri glacier until reaching Lobuche which takes about 2 hour. We have lunch here stay overnight at a lodge in Lobuche.
Day 13: Trek from Lobuche to Chhukung 4730m/6-7 hours, via Khongma-La 5535m
We start our again high altitude trek in the rocky trail until Khongma-La Pass which takes about 3 hours. We have a great view of Amadablam, Thamserku, Island peak, Lhotse and other peaks.Then we continue our descending trail till Chhukung. We have lunch and stay overnight at Lodge.
Day 14: Trek from Chhukung to Panboche 3930m/4-5 hours,
Early in the morning, we hike to the rocky trail until reaching Chhukung-Ri 5550m which takes about 2 and half hours. We have a great view of Makalu, Island peak,Baruntse Himal, Amadablam, Lhotse and other peaks. Then we keep descending till Chhukung which takes about 1 and half hour. And continue through the passing Yak pasture land until reaching Dingboche. We have lunch here. Then the trail continues till Pangboche village which takes about 2 hours.Overnight at a lodge in Panboche.
Day 15: Trek from Pangboche to Namche 3440m/5-6 hours,
In the morning after breakfast, we continue our trek to Tengboche through the deep forests which takes about 2 hours. We can visit the monastery which is biggest monastery in Khumbu region. Then we keep steep descends till Dudh Kosi River and it takes about 1 and half hour. We have lunch break here. After lunch, then again we climb up until reaching Kyangjuma which takes about 1 and half hour. We continue our trek to Namche and it takes about 2 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Day 16: Trek from Namche to Lukla 2840m/6-7 hours,
In the morning, we leave the Namche Bazar and trail descents through pine trees and cross the high suspension bridge over the Dudh Kosi River. Then our trail continues River side and we arrive in Jorsalle and it takes about 2 and half hours. We continue again our trek until to reach Phakding with crossing several bridges about 1 and half hours walk. We have our lunch there. After lunch our trail continues until Lukla with passing up and down which takes about 2 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Lukla.
Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu,
We fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu early in the morning which takes about 45 minutes. Then transfer to Hotel by car. Refresh and relax. Free day for shopping. Overnight at 4 star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 18:Final Departure from Kathmandu
Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast. Your leader will be on hand to advise and assist with your onward travel arrangements and transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport by our private van around 3 hours before your flight schedule and flight back to your home/other travel destination.
Important Notice for domestic flight to and from Lukla
Due to avoid air traffic congestion at Kathmandu Airport and for smooth flights operation, the Lukla flights shall be operated from Ramechhap (Manthali) Airport effective from Spring (March 16, to May 31, 2023) and Autumn (September 1, to November 30, 2023).
In this matter, you need 1 buffer day to manage all transfer to and from Manthali Airport (OR we adjust the program on Day 2 that you will do the guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and later in the afternoon, transfer to Mulkot). We would like to suggest you for driving to Mulkot which is 3 hours driving away from Kathmandu and spend a night there at a hotel, then next morning an hour of driving brings you at Manthali Airport to catch the flights to Lukla. On return, you can fly to Manthali Airport and same day drive back to Kathmandu.
Pricing for Group Size Basis:
All inclusive Trek Price for single trekker; USD 2240
All inclusive Trek Price for 2 trekkers basis; USD 1985 per person
All inclusive Trek Price for 3-4 trekkers basis; USD 1805 per person
All inclusive Trek Price for 5-6 trekkers basis; USD 1715 per person
Join with us on Everest the hard way, via Renjo Pass, Chola Pass and Khongmala Pass Lodge Trek in 2023/2024.
Customize Your Trek: This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The trek 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 Family Treks & Expedition GmbH. The charges must be paid by clients themselves.
