This is a perfect trek if you do not have the time to trek in the Everest base camp but want to appreciate some of the most beautiful elements of the Khumbu, experiencing some of the unique culture, fauna and flora of the Himalayas.
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. You have an extra day at Namche to get a view of Everest, surrounding mountains and walk upto Khumjung village where the "Yeti Scalp" is kept in a Monastery there. This can be a test to experience a Himalayan trekking Holiday.
| 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 : | 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 : | Depending on flight times this morning is free for further exploration or shopping. International Departure |
| Duration | - | 08 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 1200 Single Supplement US$ 200 |