High Passes, Higher Dreams: 15-Day Everest Trek

Day 1: Lukla to Phakding (2610m. 3-4 hrs) Your guide pick up you with your name card & amazing journary start from Lukla, the trail ascends through dense forests along Dudh Koshi River to Phakding. Day 2: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar ( 3440m. 6-7 hrs) Continue trekking along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing it several times. The trail further follows Sagarmatha National Park, which is home to hundreds of flora & fauna. Day 3: Today is a day for rest & chilling out at Namche Bazaar. Eexploring & you can go on a short hike to Everest View Hotel. Day 4: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche ( 3860m. 5-6 hrs) Continue trekking towards Tengboche along with enjoying superb views of Mt. Kantega, Kusum Kanguru, & Mt. Thamserku. Day 5: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche ( 4410m. 5-6 hrs) The trail takes you to Imja Khola & crosses a suspension bridge. From here, you walk passing by a long mani wall & reach Pangboche. Day 6: Rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization Explore the village & you can see amazing views of the north face of Ama Dablam along with Lhotse & Nuptse ridge. Day 7: Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung (4730m. 4-5 hrs) You can see wonderful landscapes while ascending. You reach Bibre & crossing a cold stream,you reach Chhukung. Day 8: Trek from Chhukung - Kongma la passes - Lobuche (4730m. 4-5 hrs) Climbing over a hill northwest of Chhukung over the moraine of the Nuptse Glacier or descend to the valley to Bibre & follow a high trail above the Niyang Khola. Passes through small frozen lakes & reach Kongma La Pass. Day 9: Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp & return to Gorekshep ( 5364m. 8-9 hrs) Today, you are going to hike up to Everest Base Camp. Trekking on a rocky moraine, you descend to Gorakshep. On the way, you can see views of icy glacial pond & icebergs. Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar & trek to Zongla (5550m. 7-8 hrs) Early in the morning, you ascend to Kala Patthar, which is a very famous vantage point in the Everest region. From here, you can see glorious sunrise & 360-degree views of the Himalayan Mountains. Day 11: Trek from Zongla to Thannak (4665m. 4-5 hrs) Leaving Zongla behind, you gradually ascend to Cho La Pass. The trail will be rocky & steep. Upon reaching the top, you can see wonderful views of many snow-capped mountains like Taboche, Cholatse, Baruntse, Thamserku. Day 12: Trek from Thannak to Gokyo (4750m. 3-4 hrs) Crossing Ngozumpa Glacier on sandy shifting trail & cross the second lake. From here, you will trek & reach the beautiful Gokyo village. Day 13: Trek to Gokyo Ri & back to Machhermo ( 5345m. 6-7 hrs) Today, you wake up early in the morning & hike to Gokyo Ri. Located just above the Gokyo village, you walk on a steep trail to reach Gokyo Ri. Day 14: Trek from Machhermo to Namche Bazaar (3440m. 5-6 hrs) The trail drops down to Phortse Tenga through lovely rhododendron forest. Day 15: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla along the Dudh Koshi River. After arrived Lukla trek end.