Day:
01 Arriving into Kathmandu
Namaste and welcome to Nepal, You'll be met and assisted
at the airport by our local representatives who will
arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel.
Day: 02 Kathmandu and Valley
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized
sightseeing tour visiting Bodhnath Stupa & Swoyam,bhu
Nath Stupa. Here we may observe Buddhist monks in prayer
in the monasteries surrounding the Stupa. where we can
visit the surrounding monasteries and perhaps watch
the monks as they chant their daily mantras. In addition,
we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple
in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati
River. Here we will see Hindu holymen (or Sadhus), pilgrims
bathing and, occasionally, funeral pyres burning on
the ghats. In the evening, you will be supplied with
your trek packs and final departure details for tomorrow.
Day: 03 Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840m/9,317ft), trek
to Phakding 2640m.
We take a spectacular 50 minute flight from Kathmandu
to Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu. The flight is bound
to be one of the most exhilarating you will ever take.
Much of it is only a few thousand feet above ground
and the views of the terraced landscape and river valleys
below, as well as the closeness of some of the world’s
highest mountains make it a truly memorable experience.
And after a hearty second breakfast, trek to Phakding,
a couple of hours walk. Situated on the banks of the
Dudh Kosi, which drains the whole of the Khumbu region,
this small hamlet is on the main trade route through
the area and there are a number of clean, well-built
lodges where we can spend the night.
Day: 04 Fakding
To Namche Bazar. O/N Namche Bazar. (3446m) 5 hrs
We will continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing
it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching
the village of Monjo where we will enter the Khumbu
National Park. We will then cross the confluence of
the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi on a high suspension
bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to reach
Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and
the capital of the Khumbu region. Many Tibetans cross
the nearby border to trade their wares and the local
market is a fascinating spectacle. This is a good place
to buy genuine Tibetan artefacts. Just across the valley
to the east stand the peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega,
both very impressive mountains.
Day: 05 Explore Days. O/N Namche
Bazar
Suggested activities include a short walk uphill to
a magnificent spot with spectacular views of the surrounding
snow-capped giants and the valleys below. There is also
an interesting museum nearby which presents the history
of the Himalayas.
Day:06 Namche To Tengboche. O/N Tengboche. (3867m) 3
to 4hrToday your 5hr trek offers great views of Mt.
Everest and its sister peaks. You may see the beautifully
coloured Danphe pheasant (national bird of Nepal,) the
elusive musk deer, or even a herd of Himalayan Thar
(mountain goat). From Shanasa, the trail descends to
a small settlement (3250m), in the midst of alpine woods
(mostly silver fir and blue pines.) Your destination
- Thyangboche is one of the most beautiful places in
the Himalayas.
Day: 07 Tangboche To Dingboche. O/N Dinboche. (3797m)
4 to 5 hr
5-6hrs of trekking today, the trail descends through
a forest of birch, fir, juniper and air. On reaching
the foot of Mt Everest, a great view of the Khumbu icefall
awaits you. After a celebration you will retrace your
steps to Italian Camp near Loboche. The roundtrip takes
about 8 hours.
Day:08 Dingbuche To
Chhukung. O/N Chhukung. (4000m ) 5hr
From Dingboche you will head east
towards the very head of the Imja Khola valley to bring
you to the few scattered stone huts (some operating
as tea-houses in the high season) at Chukhung. To the
south is a superb close view of Ama Dablam and to the
north the massive walls of the Nuptse ridge and the
south face of Lhotse. Overnight lodge. A Christmas party
will be arranged for clients on the December departure.
Day: 09 Rest
Days. O/N Chhukung.
Day : 10 Trek back Chhukung To
Dingbuche. O/N Dingbuche. (3797m) 4 to 5hr
Day:11 Dingbuche Totangboche
. O/N Tangboche. (3867m) 4 hr
Following the main Everest trail down the beautifully
scenic valley, we pass through Pangboche and re-cross
the river before climbing to the famous monastery at
Thyangboche. It now has a brand new monastery, the largest
in the area, as the old one was destroyed by fire a
few years ago. Built in the traditional style, with
its gleaming copper roofs, it is as grand as ever.
Day12: Tangboche To Namche Bazar.O/N
Namche Bazar. (3446m) 4 to 5hr
A steep descent of around 1500ft/500m leads through
bird filled rhododendron bushes and fir trees to the
Dudh Kosi River. Crossing this on yet another suspension
bridge, we climb up the opposite side of the valley
to reach the contouring path leading back to Namche
Bazaar. Namche is the perfect place to enjoy some well-deserved
celebrations!
Day13: Namche Bazar to Lukla.
O/N Lukla (3827m) 5 to 6hr
A steep descent for 600m/2,000ft leads to the suspension
bridge crossing the Dudh Kosi river. We cross the river
twice more before a rising traverse up the hill-side,
past numerous tea-houses to Lukla.
Day 17: Lukla- Kathmandu.
An early morning flight takes us back to Kathmandu,
and gives us a last view of the mountains we have just
spent two weeks exploring.
Day 18 At Leisure in Kathmandu.
O/N Kathmandu Hotel.
An opportunity to relax and reflect on your adventures
and to complete any sightseeing and last minute shopping.
We will also organize an optional flight over Mt. Everest
($130 US) or an optional biking trip around the Kathmandu
Valley. Later this evening we'll all meet up for a group
farewell Nepali food with typical dance.
Day 19: Departure with warm Good Bye.
Today is free to relax until departure or to commence
any additional trips or activities you may have booked.
If departing, you will transferred to the International
Airport in time for your return flight home.
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Trekking
down the valley, we visit famous Tengboche Monastery
(12,500'), spiritual center for Sherpas, 
