There meeting out of the main get with me or my staffs waiting with car and transfer to Hotel in Thamel
Arrive to International Airport in Kathmandu(1380m) there meeting out of the main get with me or my staffs waiting with car and transfer to Hotel in Thamel. We will brief about next day’s schedule. Then after free day, evening yourself dinner any restaurant in Thamel, there is different kinds of restaurant you will have get with multi dishes.
Preparing for Phaplu, Sightseeing to Pashupatinath ,Buddhanath Stupa , if you enough time visit to Monkeynath temple as well with city guide as well.Shopping, prepare for official documents, collect ticket etc. and evening short brief for next day schedule PashupatinathTemple : Situated 5km east of kathamandu, the temple of Lord Shiva ,Pashupatinath, with two tired golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest for Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities performed in the Temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmatiriver. The Temple was listed in the UNESCO world heritage Monument List in 1979Boudhanathstupa BoudhanathStupa Boudhanath Stupa (or BodnathStupa) is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet . It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha , on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu . Swoyambhunath( Monkey temple) This is one of the world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire’s base are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Budhha. It is 3Km west of Kathmandu city and it situated on a hillock about 77 m commands an excellent view of the Valley. This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was listed in the UNSCO world Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Fly to Phaplu(2470m)around 30 minutes with really nice fly on the Himalayan sky, mountain flight is quite small only 14-17 passengers each time can fly and early morning we can walk to Rapcha ,either let flight we spend over night in Phaplu and visit to Sallery bazar as well and overnight in Phaplu and early morning start our trip to Rapcha. Well , another option for transportation to Phaplu via Jeep . it takes around 8 to 10 hrs by local jeep with cheap price and good landmark scenery view like flora and fauna. Overnight at Hotel and in Phaplu visit to Sallery and Phaplu with interesting.
After breakfast, we start our trip to Rapcha, from phaplu via Ratnangi Danda outstanding appearing Mt. Everest( 8848m), Thamerku(6608m), Kusumkangaru(6369m), Tabuche Peak(6368m), Mera peak(6468m), Naulek peak(6167m), Numbur , Dudhakund mountains fantastic landscape toward the north valley of Solukhumbu Valley. We walk through the pine dense forest with multi coro Rhododendrons blooming in the spring and meadow as well so feels like jungle safari too. The way is in the beginning quite up down and eventually long descent to Rapcha. Sleep at tent / Home stay.
Rapcha is quite big Kirant Kaling Rai village and also some Mager people who they are also one of the ethnic group, they have their own cultural status, history and they are following still their traditional way of life and co-operation with for their social work and ritual activities too.And also some more another Untouchable cast the name “ Kami” and “Damai” they are following Hinduism way of Religion life. Since from few last year, the people of the Rapcha involving some uplift social life , development of basic thing such as child development education, adult education, electricity power, Reforestation, organic agriculture train, Public awareness for betterment of social life and trying to do establishing healthcare etc The literacy rate is very low yet due to poverty and facilities of basic necessities now and another further issue is in the family mostly parents are never visit to any educational institute to get formal education, very rarely young people struggling for graduation from formal educational institution.
We leave Rapcha after breakfast and gently descend for 2 hrs through end of the Rapcha village and scrub forest to the Dudh (milk) Kosi (river) - a raging river that flows from the highest allpeaks in Khumbu Valley. We cross along the steel suspension bridge above the DudhKosi at 1450m and climb gently steepout of the river valley through fields of barley, wheat and corn to the sprawling Rai village of Jubling (1630m). In Juving we can meet the traditional trekking trail from jiri to Everest Base camp or Khumbu Valley so more trakersmmet on the way and since last 5 years a lot of Muel passing on the way from Phaplu to Namche using local transportation now so it makes quite difficult sometime to keep site them , please beware during the passing times. The trail climbs to a ridge and we can see KhariKhola and Khumbila (5761m) peaks at the northern end of DudhKosi valley. We descend for a while to the sandy trail and a long walk takes us to KhariKhola village, a mixed culture of Sherpa, Rai and Magar communities.
After breakfast around 7:00am we have to start our trekking, after 30m we cross the Kharikhola via suspension bridge and start deadly ascent and quite hot in the morning so better leave quite early would be better avoiding hot. After Bubshadanda less hot with Gently climbing through the forest, we can see the very steep DudhKosi canyon and savor stunning views of Khumbila and Cho Oyu (8153m) peaks from the Thamdanda. And from here more easier means less steep passing via bamboo forest eventually we traverse through cross a stream on a wooden bridge where reach to Puian village.
Puya is long Sherpa and Magarvillagevillage after 1hrs again climb a bit to Pakhepanidanda from here appearing very nice mountain view like Khumbuyula, Karelung, Khusumkangaru, Tabuche, Gayungkhangetc and landscap towards khumbu valley, Lukla airport looks very close and really imaging airplane landing on the airport in front of the white mountain as well and dhudhakosi valley southern part also. From here deeply descent to Surke village then climb from Surkhe we come across a junction to a stone stair case which leads off to the right towards Lukla. We follow the Khumbu trail, cross a bridge and climb our way to Mushe, a small settlement and the larger village of ChauriKhadka. The broad and well-marked trail meanders around fields of potatoes and buckwheat and passes through villages. As we pass rows of tree dahlia to make our way through the village of Chhoplung. We pass small groups of donkeys and dzopko (a yak-cow crossbreed) carrying trading goods and trek-gear along the trail. Soon we cross and re-cross the thundering glacial river walking through pine forest and cleared areas reveal terraced fields and a variety of crops. Spectacular mountain peaks unfold above us and seem to hover above the tree-line as they rise above the deep river valley. We cross the KusumKhola, a tributary stream to the DudhKosi, and the peak of KusumKangru (6369m) can be seen to the East, at the head of the valley. Further along the trail, across the valley to the North-West, Nupla (5885 m) and Kongd. We will see Mani walls on the way. These stone structures are a compilation of many stone tablets, each with the inscription "Om Mani Padme Hum" which translates to "Hail to the jewel in the lotus", and is mantra (chant) venerated by Buddhists and Brahmans alike. Buddhists will walk to the left of these Mani Walls and chortens, but you may notice that people of the lowlands who have no knowledge of Buddhism do not follow this practice.
From today more crowd along the way and at hotel due to same way from Chhoplung to Namche so people going up and coming down as well yak , miuel , mostly take care passing the suspension bridge and sometime traffic along the way .we pass through the gates of Sagarmatha National Park. The establishment of this national park is a significant attempt to stem the use of fire-wood in the area and the few local people who have a permit to cut wood must gain approval from the authorities on the basis of it being primarily for their personal use. We follow the river course to the confluence of the DudhKosi and the BhoteKosi, and cross a spectacular high bridge before commencing our ascent to the village of Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa "capital" of Nepal. It is a tough climb as the trail passes through forest of pine to a vantage point that provides our view of Mt Everest. The trail continues to climb and meander to Namche, and the sight of this prosperous village spread within a horse-shoe shaped valley opposite the beautiful peak of KongdeRi is worth every step. After lunch you may wish to pursue the Sherpa shops . Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters offers a very interesting display of photographs, memorabilia and information on the park, and the hill above is a wonderful vantage point for the spectacular view up the ImjaKhola Valley towards Everest. The change from the narrow lowland valleys to the broad glacial ones is immediately obvious. The steep-sided glacial valley before us gradually winds towards the base of Everest, broken only by the moraines left by retreating glaciers. Its more gradual rate of climb is a blessing for those trekking higher. Towering to over 4000 meters above the valley floor, spectacular peaks seem to engulf us. Around us are Taweche (6542 m),Thamserku (6808 m), Kantega (6685 m), AmaDablam (6856 m), Nuptse (7896 m) and Lhotse (8511 m). The greatest of all, Mt Everest (8848m), rises at the head of the valley. Those who wish to take the optional tour to the Everest View Hotel where spectacular views of Everest and AmaDablam.
cclimatization day, day hike to Shyangboche (3,833m) - (B/L/D): It’s important to spend an extra night at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization purposes before venturing higher. There is plenty to do around the valley’s central trading hub. We will do a short day hike up to the Everest View Hotel in Shyangboche for stunning views of AmaDablam and Mount Everest. Another alternative hiking trail possible half way to Thame , Its very nice valley toward the Tibet still Tibetan people using to Namala pass and Rowaling valley trekking and another very famous Renjo pass (5365m) to Gokyo, .. If you feel good we can go to Khumjung Sherpa village , its biggest and the beautiful Sherpa village in the Khumbu valley, I want show its best Sherpa cultural phenomena.
After rest at g/Khumjung we are prepared physically and mentally to proceed further with our trek. To begin with the trek from Namche we climb the hill to Chorcampand then up down really nice path until to Kyanjing and the snow mountain view really massive outstanding like mt. Everest, Mt Amadoblam, Thamserku, Kongdeetc. Still going down to the DudhKoshi, After lunch we start our trekking to Tentgubche the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forests from Phungi Thanga. The route passing through a herders’ hut at Tongba climbs gently to Tengbuche(. 3860m), from here the view looks best and nice visit to Monastery. Overnight stay at Phangbuche O/N in Lodge.
The trail becomes gently ascent , via Summare village along the River ,the view of Ammadalom and Lotshe mountain really outstanding for trekers. You have feel from today a bit higher because lack of the oxygen , tree line over from today so you walk very slowly and drink more water. When you have reach to Dingbuche the village is very nice and a lot of Hotel there, after lunch we go to high king for acclimatization for next day. Overnight at Dinbuche. O/N in Lodge .
We begin with our trek for the day. At the beginning we move to Dukla from there, The meadow makes us very pleasant way and surrounded by white mountain everywhere . After Dhukla We climb a steep rocky incline into the valley until the moraine of Khum Glacier. There are a lot of memorial who remain forever in the mountain like Mt. Everest , Lothse, etc. thenafter the way quite easy to reach Labuche , then you can take rest with tea and coffee at your hotel. Over Night in Labuche. O/N in Lodge
After early morning we take breakfast and go to Gorakshep and book the hotel then take some food and go to Everest Base Camp then back to Gorkshep , it take 5hrs both way. Everest Base camp is not view point for mountain , even though looks nice. This day is feel more thin air and take care for body due to altitude and more cold place. Specially night time cold. If weather would good you see imaging oust standing snow capped mountain around everywhere.
Early morning get up and go to Kalapather(5555m) for sun raise view on the mountain if weather would be good , it takes 2 and half horse then coming down to Gorakshep , it take 30minutes and take breakfast then going back down until Labuche same way then heading to west for Dzongla. This day also really wonderful for mountain with good natural meadow.The trail up down. Overnight in Dzonglha with natural air.O/Nin Lodge
After breakfast , at list 5.30 am our trekking starting to Gokyo via Chola –pass(5365m) , providing a panoramic view of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Tawachee, Thamserku, etc. After great enjoy of eyes, then come back down to Gokyo with happiness, after take breakfast and suddenly heading down as same way to Gokyo. Over night in Gokyo.O/N in Lodge.
Around four o’clock in the morning we are heading toward Gokyo Ri(5360m). it takes 2-3 hrs ascent and descent 1hrs to Gokyo from Gokyo Ri. The trail really ascent and directly descent , the view is the best for Nagazumb glacier and Gokyo Lake with outstanding massive mountains such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu, mt. Makalu, Lotsche, etc. Full of enjoy with freshness of natural diversity especially snow mountains. Then you can get down to Gokyo with full of emotion and sentiment then take good breakfast in Gokyo. This day take rest for next day to Renjo pass(5360m). Over night in Gokyo. O/N in Lodge.
Around 5:0am , take breakfast then after start our trekking to Renjo. The Trail is quite nice path in the beginning easy until one hrs then after staring ascent until top of the Renjo pass (5360m). The view of the landscape and mountain really imaging. You can see Mt. Everest, Makalu, nupche, Pumori, Labuche peak, Lingtran, Pasanlamu peak so nice view from the top. After 30minut rest then completely heading down to Lungden . During walking time so nice view . This valley is really looks different then Gokyo valley and Everest Valley. Finally , you arrive to Lungden, its Yak pastureland now around 5-6 lodges remaining there. Overnight at lodge .O/N in Lodge.
This day a bit late start our trekking to Thame due to last day so long and this day quite short and easy trekking scheduled with oldest Khumbu valley rout mostly descent and Sherap village. Very historical treks trail by Tibetan people due to access point is Nagpa La pass .You can see very nice old village and monastery there. You can get Wifi and electricity in this village. After lunch, you can go to visit monastery, and high king. This valley is boarder of Tibet and Rowally valley so very Famous for Sherpa people. Overnight at Lodge. O/N in Lodge
Day 20 : Trek to Monjo(3840m), via Namche 6hrs .
fter breakfast around 8 :00am our trip start toward Namche. The trail is easy up and down hill walking via nice Sherap village and crossing the Bhote koshi river and panoramic view of the snow Capt mountains, very beautiful nunnery following river and attractive streams and manmade stupas . Plenty of rhododendron and alpine forest, you arrive Namche the stop for around 2-3 hrs for lunch break and shopping for family. Then You can come down hill to Monjo as same way before you have had walk ascent . After leaving the heart of Sherpa people's city Namche, we continue to descend through the rhododendron and Himalayan pine forest to the valley floor to follow the DudhKoshi downhill and then out of the national park to Monjo. Overningt at Lodge in Monjo.
After breakfast around 8 :00am our trip start toward Namche. The trail is easy up and down hill walking via nice Sherap village and crossing the Bhote koshi river and panoramic view of the snow Capt mountains, very beautiful nunnery following river and attractive streams and manmade stupas . Plenty of rhododendron and alpine forest, you arrive Namche the stop for around 2-3 hrs for lunch break and shopping for family. Then You can come down hill to Monjo as same way before you have had walk ascent . After leaving the heart of Sherpa people's city Namche, we continue to descend through the rhododendron and Himalayan pine forest to the valley floor to follow the DudhKoshi downhill and then out of the national park to Monjo. Overningt at Lodge in Monjo.
After breakfast around 8:00am our last day trekking to Lula as same way , the way is down and up. During the walking period so interesting flora and fauna in himaya with still we retrace our steps along the river DudhKoshi. It is a beautiful and easy walk through pine and rhododendron forest with a view of KusumKanguru and other splendid mountains behind us before a gradual climb out of the river valley to the trek starting point Lukla to savor our final mountain sunset of the trek as we complete this exhilarating journey. Tonight enjoying with all staffs together at last night in Himalyan air during the time you can tipping to your staffs if possible because some trekkers give some tips and unnecessary old thing give to porter as well. It is a kind of culture in Himalayan trekking. Overnight at Lodge in Lukla .
Early morning we once again board our flight through the Himalayan mountain range back to Kathmandu. On arrival, we are transferred by private Car to our hotel. The remainder of the day is free, shopping and relaxing day.
