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Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Elevation:
1400m/4600ft
Distance:
N/A
Time Taken:
N/A
Meals:
D
Imagine Nepal's Land-only package services begin with the evening meal. The hospitality continues as you are whisked away to your accommodation in Kathmandu and meet your fellow travellers at our welcoming dinner. Airport transfers are provided.
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Day 2 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Elevation:
2610m/8562ft
Distance:
8.5 km /5.3 miles
Time Taken:
4 hours
Meals:
BLD
After an early breakfast, we take a bus to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport for the 40-minute flight to Lukla (elevation: 9,382 feet). Landing on the narrow, sloping runway in the heart of the mountains is a very spectacular way to arrive. Next, we start our trek with a downhill leg from Lukla to Phakding beside the river. This first stop's altitude is lower than Lukla's at 2610 meters, taking 3 hours.
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Day 3 Trek to Namche Bazar
Elevation:
3450m/11318ft
Distance:
10.5 km /6.5 miles
Time Taken:
5 hours
Meals:
BLD
After a short walk by the river and through the pine forest, we cross a short climb to escape a narrow gorge section. We pass Monjo's Sagarmatha National Park entrance and continue up the wooded valley on a good trail. Crossing the river again, we make our last crossing on a high suspension bridge (one of the steepest parts of the trek) and begin an hour-and-a-half-long ascent to Namche. Arriving in Namche, we check into one of the town's many lodges—elevation 3400 meters.
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Day 4 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar
Elevation:
3880m/12730 ft
Distance:
2 km/1.24 miles
Time Taken:
3 hours
Meals:
BLD
Acclimatization is an integral part of the climb, as it will allow your body to adjust to the ever-increasing altitude. We spend one day acclimatizing at Namche Bazaar to gain this advantage before heading towards Phortse (3840m). After breakfast, we hike towards Everest Hotel, a close Viewpoint of upper Khumbu Valley, and the rest of the day is free for last-minute shopping or hanging out in the cafes and bars.
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Day 5 Trek to Phortse
Elevation:
3802m/12475ft
Distance:
8.5 km/5.3 miles
Time Taken:
6 hours
Meals:
BLD
The trek from Namche Bazaar to Phortse offers a fantastic insight into the life and culture of the Sherpas. If you are looking for stunning views, this is your perfect opportunity: our hike takes us through lush green pastures and across high mountain passes, where we can spot the magnificent Amadablam towering above us.
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Day 6 Trek to Dingboche
Elevation:
4530m/14860ft
Distance:
12 km/7.4 miles
Time Taken:
5 hrs 30 minutes
Meals:
BLD
Today we confront a marvel at a fantastic array of colourful mountains. The valley is filled with beautiful fields, surrounded by stone walls that protect crops of barley and potatoes from the cold winds. This hike will offer spectacular scenery and, if the weather cooperates, lovely sunsets illuminating the mountains – Ama Dablam, the south face of Lhotse to the north, and Island Peak in the centre of this valley.
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Day 7 Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Elevation:
5100m/16732ft
Distance:
1.6 km/1 miles
Time Taken:
4 hours
Meals:
BLD
Today is our second acclimatization day. Before lunch, we hike to Nagarjuna Hill or Chukkung, the upper Imja Valley. Either way, we have gained valuable acclimatization and feasted on the impressive ice flutings and ridges surrounding us. The remaining day is free for sightseeing around Dingboche or relaxation.
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Day 8 Trek to Lobuche
Elevation:
4930m/16172ft
Distance:
7.5 km/ 4.7 miles
Time Taken:
5 hours
Meals:
BLD
We leave today to climb to the tiny settlement at Dugla, where we may take a break for a leisurely lunch. Shortly after that, we reach the memorial for those Sherpas who have died on Mount Everest. Here, the trail starts to level out, following the lateral moraine on the west side of the Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche (4910m) opposite the towering pyramids of Nuptse and Lhotse.
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Day 9 Trek to Gorakshep and hike to Everest Basecamp/Kalapathar
Elevation:
5164m/16942ft
Distance:
3.7 km/2.3 mile
Time Taken:
4 hours
Meals:
BLD
The big day has arrived, and you are ready to begin your trek. First, we trek on the left of the famous Khumbu glacier to Gorakshep, taking 3 hours from Lobuche. On arriving at Gorakshep, we take lunch and relax before a further 3 hours trek to Everest Basecamp or 2 hours hike to a grassy hill Kalapathar. After an hour or so at Everest Basecamp/Kalapathar, we will return to Gorakshep and enjoy a restful night before our next adventure. Depending upon the weather conditions in the evening and the next day morning, your guide will make a proper plan for you to trek to both Everest Basecamp and the Kalapathar.
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Day 10 Trek to Pheriche after an Everest Basecamp/Kalapathar
Elevation:
4325m/14190ft
Distance:
9.2 km/5.7 miles
Time Taken:
4 hrs 30 minutes
Meals:
BLD
Today may be the highlight of your trip - a 2-hour ascent to Kala Patar, a great vantage point from which to see Everest and the Khumbu Valley below. After returning to Gorak Shep for refreshments, we retrace our steps to Lobuche before descending the Khumbu Valley to Pheriche, where we overnight. There will be time to explore this small village and rest at altitude before continuing on tomorrow's trek through lush rhododendron forests, past picturesque hanging Chortens and Buddhist prayer flags at Tengboche Monastery.
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Day 11 Trek to Namche Bazar via Tengboche Monastery
Elevation:
3450m/11318ft
Distance:
20 km/12.4 miles
Time Taken:
7 hours
Meals:
BLD
We follow the upward trail from Pheriche and pass several yak herders and tea shops to Shomare. After that, we get down to the tree line in Tengboche, the religious focal point of the entire 'Sherpa land', where you can visit the largest monasteries in Khumbu founded in 1919 by Lama Gulu, a monk from Khumjung. After lunch at Tengboche, we descend to the Funge Tenga River and cross it on a suspension bridge before ascending steadily to Kyanjuma. From here, we continue to Namche Bazaar, our overnight stop.
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Day 12 Trek to Lukla
Elevation:
2840m/9318ft
Distance:
19 km/11.8 miles
Time Taken:
7 hours
Meals:
BLD
From Namche Bazar, the trail descends the valley and becomes more enclosed as we pass the villages of Phakding, Chopling, and Chaumrikharka. The last hour's steady ascent up to the airstrip at Lukla will surely be rewarded you with a sense of satisfaction at completing an exceptional trek. We will celebrate the end of fantastic trekking with the porter and guides tonight.
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Day 13 Fly to Kathmandu
Elevation:
1400m/4600ft
Distance:
N/A
Time Taken:
40 minutes
Meals:
B
The day starts with a scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, then check in to our hotel. The rest of the day is free for sightseeing or shopping, followed by an evening celebration dinner at one of Kathmandu's most popular restaurants.
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Day 14 Contingency day for unpredicted delays
Elevation:
1400m/4600ft
Distance:
N/A
Time Taken:
N/A
Meals:
B
Today is a crucial contingency day in case of delays to the flights to and from Lukla and any other unforeseen delays. However, if we have experienced no delays, this is an opportunity to explore the fascinating city of Kathmandu.
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Day 15 Final Departure
Elevation:
1400m/4600ft
Distance:
N/A
Time Taken:
N/A
Meals:
B
At the end of your program, we will arrange for transportation to the airport, and your guide will go to see you off. Flight check-in times vary based on the airline but are typically three hours before flight time.
