This is a perfect trek if you do not have the time to trek to Everest Base Camp but want to appreciate some of the most beautiful elements of the Khumbu, experiencing the unique culture, fauna and flora of the Himalayas.It is now possible to do it in relative "Luxury" of nice lodges with ensuite bathrooms with beautiful interiors and architecture done in local Sherpa traditional.
A spectacular mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla starts your adventure, before you make your way up to Namche Bazaar, a trading outpost where the Tibetan and Nepalese people sell their wares.
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Kathmandu - 1317m |
| Day 2 : | Fight to Lukla and trek to Phakding |
| Day 3 : | Trek to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 4 : | Namche Bazaar |
| Day 5 : | Trek to Phakding |
| Day 6 : | Trek to Lukla |
| Day 7: | Flight to Kathmandu |
| Day 8 : | Sight seeing of Bhaktapur |
| Day 9 : | Depending on flight times this morning is free for further exploration or shopping. International Departure |
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1: | Arrive Kathmandu - 1317m Arrival KTM Transfer to Hotel . Overnight in Boutique Hotel.Dinner with Nepali cultural show. |
| Day 2 : | Fight to Lukla and trek to Phakding An early start for the flight to the Hilary airstrip at Lukla. After lunch we begin trekking, mostly downhill to our first overnight halt at Phakding (2650m). Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home. |
| Day 3 : | Trek to Namche Bazaar Following the Dudh Kosi valley upstream we cross and recross the river to a final steep climb to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar (3441m). Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - Namche. |
| Day 4 : | Namche Bazaar A rest day at Namche for acclimatisation. There is the option of a day hike to the Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Kunde for views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - Namche. |
| Day 5 : | Trek to Phakding We have a long descent today. The trail is very good although steep in places, so we make a leisurely pace reaching Phakding after approximately 5 hours of walking. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - Phakding. |
| Day 6 : | Trek to Lukla Our final morning's walk will take around 3 hours as we climb back up to the Lukla ridge. Here we check in for the return flight to Kathmandu. Arriving in Kathmandu around mid-day or early afternoon we check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxing or souvenir buying. |
| Day 7: | Flight to Kathmandu |
| Day 8 : | Sight seeing of Bhaktapur |
| Day 9 : | Depending on flight times this morning is free for further exploration or shopping. International Departure |
| Duration | - | 09 day Journey |
| Trip Details: | - |
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| Activities | - | Cultural, Touring, Walking |
| Trip Grade | - | Moderate |
| Mode of Travel | - | Private coach, Domestic flight |
| Group & Staff | - | Min 2, Max 12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver |
| Accommodation | - | Boutique hotel, Luxury lodges |
| Land Cost | - | USD 1850 Single Supplement US$ 200 |
Suite in Former Palace turned hotel on full board basis,twin sharing, all transfers, Responsible Adventures' Expert Trek leader, twin sharing room in luxury lodges on trek, all meals on trek, Complimentary T-Shirt, Complimentary trek kit bag, guides, porters, good clothing for porters and crew, food for porters & crew members,insurance for crew and porters, all permits, domestic airfare.
International airport taxes, visas, all optional additional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, Travel insurance , tips(suggested amount; US$75 per week for staff only), Leader's tipping up to your discretion and items of a personal nature e.g alcoholic drinks, bottled beverages, laundry, souvenir etc.