PART II  NEPAL ITINERARY

Take an adventurous journey towards world's highest peak, Everest base camp. Explore the world-renowned mountaineer 'Sherpa' culture. Experience a thrilling mountain flight. Enjoy spectacular views of mountains from Kalapathar viewpoint, including Mount Everest. Everest base camp trek is one of the most awe-inspiring and popular trekking trails in the world. 

Walking in the lap of the great Himalayas with a crystal-clear view of the majestic mountains just in front of your eyes is possible only in the Everest Region. This is an outstanding destination for adventure trekking and the Himalayan experience.The trek to Everest Base Camp is not only a trek to the Everest Region but also a great opportunity to capture the incredible beauty of the region and experience Kalapathar viewpoint (5,550m). Here, you can have a spectacular view of world's highest mountain Mt Everest (8848m) along with other eight-thousander's including Mt. Lhotse, Mt Makalu and Mt Cho Oyu.Along with the mountain views, trekkers can experience and learn about the living style of the world-famous climbers - the Sherpas. You will also spend time in Sagarmatha National Park discovering the beautiful flora and fauna protected here. The trekking experience does not end here, however, and you will also have the opportunity to visit local villages and many monasteries, and enjoy the peculiar landscapes and the hospitality of Sherpas.

FEB 16:  NEW DELHI – KATMANDU

Morning after breakfast in time transfer to airport and departure to Kathmandu. Pre trek meeting

FEB 17:  KATHMANDU-LUKLA

Day 01: Fly to Lukla (2800m, 9186ft) and start trek to Phakding (2610m, 8563ft), overnight at guest houseTransfer to airport to connect 30-minutes flight to Lukla. The trek begins gently up by the river side, along excellent paved footpaths, passing a multitude of teahouses and scattered green conifers. Phakding is a pretty village comprising approximately 30 houses. It is roughly a 3-hour walk from Lukla and is located at both sides of Dudh Koshi River. Overnight at guest house.

FEB 18:  TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAAR

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar (gateway to Mt. Everest - 3440m,11286ft)Overnight at guest house.The day will begin with the gentle walk to Monjo, another beautiful Sherpa settlement of the trek; official entry into the Sagarmatha National Park where you will have to show your permits (SNP entry permit and TIMS card) at the office in Monjo. The walk to Namche Bazaar involves a tough uphill climb (590m,1935ft); taking approximately 5-hours, however, halfwayup the hill you will be able to see Everest and Lhotse for the first time. As you approach the town of Namche Bazaar, the peaks of Thamserku and Kwangde are visible to the East and to the West and the sacred mountain Khumbila.

As gateway to the Khumbu region, Namche Bazaar is famous for its many bakeries and local market (haat bazzar) which takes place each Saturday. Built on a steep mountain bowl with excellent views of high Himalaya on either side, the town has restaurants, shops, banks and currency exchange. Remarkably, for such a remote location, there are also availability of cyber cafes and pool halls.

FEB 19:  REST DAY NAMCHE BAZAAR

Day 03: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar, overnight at guest houseIt is important to walk to higher altitudes while you stay two days in Namche bazaar. There are options here either Totrek to Khumjung where you can visit the local school and hospital or to Thame village of Sherpa Everest expediters and of the great Everest Sherpa Tenzing Norgay or to airstrip at Shyanboche (3720m, 12,204ft). Above the airstrip is the Everestview hotel, which was set up by the Japanese to bring affluent tourists into the region for a prime view of Everest. The scheme was brought down by the fact that the hotel was at nearly 4000m and many suffer from altitude sickness.

FEB 20:  TREK TO TYANGBOCHE

Day 04: Trek to Tyangboche, overnight at guest houseThe day begins with a slight climb up about 10-minutes and descends back to the Dudh Koshi (3550m, 11,646ft) before ascending to Tyangboche (3870m, 12,696ft). The views of Everest, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and the valley are mind blowing. Tyangboche is a charming spot built around the main Tibetan monastery in the region where you can enterand listen to the monks chanting their mantras. The view of Lhotse, Everest and Amadablam are unforgettable.

FEB 21:  TREK TO DINGBOCHE 

Day 05: Trek to Dingboche (4360m, 14,304ft), overnight at guesthouseYour journey will pass through wooded forests and along the Imja Khola valley. The views will become more impressive as the high Himalayas begin to surround you. You will contour gradually to Pangboche, an interesting gompa site above the main village; this is the oldest monastery in the region and apparently dates from the introduction of Buddhism to Khumbu. You will then climb up to Dingboche. The views of Amadablam and Island Peak are breathtaking.

FEB 22:  REST DAY TYANGBOCHE 

Day 06: Acclimatization day at Dingboche, overnight at guesthouse 

Today, we will have another day of acclimatization. You will head to another beautiful part of the Khumbu region, Chhukung (4,750m, 15,583ft) or the hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m,16,676ft) This acclimatization hike offers you magnificent views of Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Peak 38, Taboche Peak, Cholatse Peak and other Himalayan peaks.

FEB 23:  TREK TO LOBUCHE 

Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4950m, 16,240ft), overnight at guest houseThe valley now becomes barren as you walk up towards Lobuche, but yourattention will be firmly on the snow-capped peaks, which soar above you. The path joins the trail below Thugla and gives beautiful views of Cholatse across the valley. The path can become quite rocky in places and it is important to watch your step. After another steep ascent, Tawache and Nuptse are particularly spectacular form Lobuche, towering directly overhead.

FEB 24:  TREK TO EVEREST BASE CAMP, TREK TO GORAKSHEP 

Day 08: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5400meters) and back to Gorakhshep (5160meters), overnight at guest houseToday, the walk towards Everest is along the Khumbu Glacier. You will reach the small village of Gorakhshep, where you will be able to have lunch. After having your lunch, the trail will lead you to the Mt. Everest base camp at an altitude of 5400meters. Everest base camp gives you an unforgettable view of Khubutse, Mt. Pumori, Changtse and Khumbu ice fallinstead of Mt. Everest.