Everest Base Camp Trekking
Mt Everest Base Camp has been a popular destination for trekkers since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1950's. To reach this part of the Himalaya within a limited time, we have devised this two week trek to Everest Base Camp which runs directly to and from Lukla. The trek follows the Dudh Kosi valley and climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche. From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have our first good views of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery, in its amazing ridge-top location. We descend to the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before finally approaching the Khumbu Glacier. We then follow the glacier, first to Lobuche and then to Gorak Shep. We have an opportunity to ascend Kala Pattar for even more spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, including Everest's south west face. We then visit Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu ice fall before making our way back down to lukla.
Highlights of the Trekking
Magnificent views of Mt. Everest , Lhotse , Amadablam, Thamserku, Pumori, Khumbutse, exploring Khumjung village, Namche village, majority of Sherpa people and monasteries in Tyangboche.
Fact of The Trekking
Destination: Kalapatthar (5545m.)
Group Size: Min - 1
Minimum altitude: 2853m.
Maximum altitude: 5545m.
Grade: Strenuous
Season: Spring & Autumn
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge (tea house)
Duration: 17 Days with Kathmandu .
Entry : Lukla
Exit : Lukla





From
Phakding we head up valley on a busy trail: porters from the lower Solu
district in the south ferrying supplies to Namche, Sherpas with their
Zopkio (half yak, half cow) taking trekking or climbing expedition
equipment to the higher valleys. Continue along beside the Dudh Kosi
amongst beautiful alpine scenery, through the fragrant blue pine and fir
forest, glimpsing spectacular views of Kusum Kangru (6369m) and
Thanserku (6608m) along the way. We again cross the Dudh Kosi, to the
western bank at Jorsale prior to trekking through the entrance to the
Sagamartha National Park . Continuing upstream along the banks to the
confluence of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi, it is here we begin our
first sustained ascent to Namche Bazar after crossing the large
suspension bridge. Walking at a slow pace, we have a fantastic
photographic opportunity as the peaks of Everest (8848m), Lhotse
(8511m), Nuptse (7879m), Arna Dablam (6856m) and Taweche (6542m) come
into view for the first time. Climbing again, the path takes us through
pine trees to reach the distinctive horse-shoe shaped bowl containing
the village of Namche Bazar . Stay in the heart of the village. O/N in
Namche Bazaar.
In
the morning we descend to the village of Shanasa and then contour to
Trashinga where the trail drops steeply to cross the Dudh Kosi at
Phukitenga (3250m). A break is taken here by a series of water-driven
paryer wheels. In the late morning we initially climb steeply before the
trail levels out to ascend gradually towards Thyangboche. It is a
steady ascent of approximately 2 ½ hours through pine fir, black juniper
and rhododendron forest. Thyangboche is set in a beautiful meadow, high
on a ridge surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks. A peaceful, tranquil
position, surely one of the wonders of the world and the Thyangboche
Monastery is spectacularly situated. The monastery dominated by the
gompa with its prayer flags and mani stones was founded in 1916 as a
meditation centre. O/N in Thengboche.
Early
this morning you begin your trek, which will prove to be both mentally
and physically demanding. Above Lobuche, we follow the path running
through a trough alongside the Khumbu Glacier. Continuing on over rough
ground we reach Gorak Shep, where a short break is offered to replentish
fluids. A walk for a further hour and a half reaches Kala Pattar, a
small, rocky peak on the southwest ridge of Pumori - a slow, steady
pace, once again being the best attack. Avoid rushing. Stop and turn
around: the scenery is fantastic. It is a hard climb, but the view from
the top surpasses the wildest imagination. Huge creaking glaciers
surround us and classic views of Everest are available.

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