Sherpa Cultural Trek – 14 Days

Arrive in Kathmandu airport (1350m) and transfer to hotel.

Get refreshed at the hotel and little exploring walk around Thamel in the evening time.

Included meals: Breakfast

Meet at the hotel and talk about the trek and collect the documents for the trek.

In the afternoon shopping for the treks, meeting the guide and talk about next day.

Included meals: Breakfast

Kathmandu to Lukla -2700m, (30min flight), walk to Phakding (2650) appr. 3 hrs.

On our walk there will be the river flowing on our left where as we continue our trail passing the bridges,forests, Buddhist monasteries and stone Chorten (Stupa in the mountain region in Nepal) and on the right side of the trail Kusum Kanguru peak (6367m) can be seen if weather is clean there.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Phakding to Namche Bazar (3440m) : appr. 6hrs.

The walk begins with the view beautiful flowing river ,villages, forests, waterfalls and we pass through the highest suspension bridge in Khumbu region. On the half way , the lunch break will be at Manjo or Jorsale. There is a trekking permit check post also.We have small break also here when they entry the permit.This day we will also see the Mt. Everest from Top Danda just near by the Namche.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Rest in Namche for the acclimatization

Rest in Namche for the acclimatization, hike to, Kusum Kanguru, Taboche, Khonde peak and mony more. Everest view point3800m (1.30h), view of Everest, Amadablam, Kang-taiga, Thamserku Back to Namche Bazar where Sagarmatha national park museum, Monastery and the market can be visited.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Namche Bazaar to Thame (3736m/12255 ft): 5 - 6 hours

Our trail heads west along the valley of the Bhote Koshi River. The views of the Himalayas including Kongde Ri (6187m), Khumbi Yul La (5765m), Kusum Kanguru (6,373m) are fantastic. The first village we pass through is Phorte where a tree nursery was established by Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust. We continue along the balcony path. After descending to the river we cross a bridge before making a steep climb to Thame, situated at an important junction along the old

primary trade route to and from Tibet via the Nangpa La (pass). Overnight in Thame.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Thame to Khumjung (3786m/12,419 ft): 5 hours

We climb up to the famous airstrip of Syangboche. Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, a Japanese plan to build a deluxe hotel with great views of the highest mountains on Earth. The Khumjung valley is surrounded by Himalayas including Kongde, Thamserku and the scared Khumbila. While in the Khumjung village we can visit the Edmund Hillary School and Khumjung Monastery (a monastery famous for housing the head of the Yeti!). Overnight in Khumjung.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Khumjung to Phortse (3542m/11,617 ft): 5 hours.

From Khumjung we hike to Phortse. Upon crossing the lower slopes of Khumbila, we enjoy the mesmerizing views of Phortse, Cholatse and Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kangtanga among others. Phortse village lies in the Khumbu region, south of Mt. Everest, off the main trekking routes. Overnight in Phortse.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Phortse to Pangboche (3985m/ 13,070 ft): 4 - 5 hours.

This day’s trek starts with a hard but short climb after which we move steadily alongside a ridge to Pangboche. We visit the Pangboche Gomba on the way and see the footprints of the Lama Sangwa Dorje. The houses of Pangboche nestle beautifully above the terraced fields like a large crescent moon. Overnight in Pangboche.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Pangboche to Tengboche (3864m/12,673 ft): 2 hours.

From Pangboche, we head east and join the main trail of the Everest Base Camp. Then we descend to Tengboche, a village that houses the very famous Tengboche monastery which is the largest monastery of the Everest region. Located amidst the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site of “outstanding universal value”), it is draped with the panoramic 360-degree view of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The monastery opens at 3:pm so we reach there by three. And, if we are lucky we might just be able to witness a religious ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Tengboche to Namche Bazaar: 5 - 6 hours.

From Tengboche, we trek down through the hillside blanketed by rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing the prayer flag festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River our trail follows the Dudh Koshi gorge descending rapidly through the pine forests before reaching Sansa which is a major trail junction in the region. Now the trail clings to the steep wooded slope, winding through several bends. After passing a Chorten, we reach the army camp at Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours.

The trail descends steeply downward so we need to walk cautiously as our shaky legs continuously battle the rocky terrain. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the trail becomes more level and natural. After our arrival in Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. Overnight in Lukla.

Included meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.

We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenirs shopping or sightseeing. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening.

Included meals: Breakfast Dinner

Final departure day to your destination.

Final departure day. This day you have enter the international airport 3 hrs before your flight time. So, from your hotel you have to leave 3.5 hrs before.

Included meals: Breakfast