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Jiri -EBC -Kala Patthar -Chola Pass- Gokyo-Lukla -
25 days
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Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 25 Days
Trek type: Tea House
Max Altitude: 5545 m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel:
Land/Flight
Grade: Strenuous
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Itinerary in Detail
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Day 01 : |
Drive from Kathmandu (1350m.) to Jiri (1905)
about 188 km which takes about nine hours.
The first part of your journey drives eastwards
from Kathmandu through passing Bhaktapur, Banepa,
Dhulikhel, Dolalghat, Lamasanghu, a part of the
Araniko Highway and turn to right from Lamasangu
for the Jiri road passing through Green Hills
scenery as well as snow capped mountains. The
road is quite narrow but it is smooth. Jiri is a
town named after Jirel, the majority people
inhabited in and around the town.
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Day 02 : |
Trek from Jiri (1905m.) to Deurali (2705m.)
which takes about five and half hours.
The beginning of your trek is gently ascent for
the first two hours to Mali Danda (2440m.) and
then it follows gently descent path to Shivalaya
(1800m.) where you could take lunch and hang
around. After your lunch, the trail steeply goes
up for two hours and rest of the day is gently
up to the Deurali. You could enjoy the green
scenery as well as some of the snow capped
mountains at a far distance.
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Day 03 : |
Trek from Deurali (2705m.) to Sete (2400m.) and
it takes about six hours.
The starting of your trek is steeply descent for
early an hour to Bhandar (2250m.) and then
gently descent to Kenja (1600m.) where you could
enjoy your lunch. After your lunch, your trek is
steeply up to destination. En route, you could
enjoy with agricultural farm scenery where
locals work hard. In addition to this, you could
pass through Sherpa villages with beautiful
mountain views.
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Day 04 : |
Trek from Sete (2400m.) to Junbesi (2675m.) and
it takes about six hours.
To begin your trek, you should climb steeply for
an early two hours passing through Dagchu, Goyem,
a small Sherpa settlements. Then your trek
starts gently up to the Lamjura Pass (3500m.)
through rhododendron forest. After the pass,
rest of the trek is gently and steeply descent
to the destination. In this route, you could
enjoy some of the snow capped mountains such as
the "Goa of the Solu". Besides this, you could
see some wildlife such as monkey and many
species of birds.
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Day 05 : |
Rest day at Junbesi and hang around or visit
Thubten Chholing Monastery known as Nunnery
Monastery on a two hours side trip after three
days harassing working.
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Day 06 : |
Trek from Junbesi (2675m.) to Nunthala (2200m.)
which takes approximately six hours.
The beginning of your trek is gently ascent for
early one and half hours to Phurtung (2900m.).
From this place, you could see first view of
Mount Everest including Thamserku (6623m.),
Kantega (6780m.), Kusum Kangaru (6370m.) and
Mera Peak (6650m.) Your trek is flat and gently
descent to Ringmo Khola (2500m.). Immediately,
your trail is steeply up for one and half hours
to the Takshindo La Pass (3100m.). From this
point, you could see excellent mountain views.
At the end of your trek is steeply descent to
the town Nunthala (2200m.) through small Sherpa
settlement and forest.
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Day 07 : |
Trek from Nunthala (2200m.) to Bupsa (2350m.)
and it takes about six hours.
The beginning of your trek is gently descent to
the Dudh Koshi river (Milk River) for an early
two hours passing through agricultural farming
land and small Sherpa and Rai settlements. From
Dudh Koshi river, your trail is gently ascent
all the way to Kharikhola (2050m.) passing
through Juving (1680m.) a pretty big Rai village
and farming lands. From Kharikhola your trail
follows flat path for 45 minutes and then
steeply up to the camp (Bupasa) where you could
visit Buddhist Monastery in ruined state.
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Day 08 : |
Trek from Bupsa (2350m.) to Surkey (2400m.)
which takes about five and half hours.
At the beginning of the day, you should ascend
steeply for the early two hours to Khari La Pass
(2880m.) passing through rhododendron and oak
forest including a small Sherpa settlements and
tea shops. From this point, you could see
excellent view of different mountains such as
Numbu (6960m.), Cho-oyu (8201m.), Gyangchung
Kang (7922m.) and Thamserku (6629m.). Now, your
trail is gently descent and pretty flat to
Chaubar (2730m.) passing through Bamboo forest
and Puiyan (2770m.) with view of Khumbu Valley
as well as beautiful mountains. At the end of
the day, your trail steeply descends up to the
destination. Surkey is a small Sherpa village at
the bottom of the Lukla.
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Day 09 : |
Trek from Surkey (2400m.) to Phakding (2652m.)
which takes about five hours.
The first part of the trek is gently ascent for
early 2 hours to Chhiplung (2700m.), a junction
road to Jiri and Lukla passing through Mushe
(2650m.). From this place, the road is quite
broad and busy. Now, your trail is almost flat
and gently descent and ascent to Phakding. This
is a short trek after 3 long days trek. You
could hang in and around Phakding village.
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Day 10 : |
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.)
which takes about five hours.
This day you trek and cross the river on high
suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo(2800m.) is the
entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park which
was set-up in order to protect and preserve this
fragile mountain environment. You then ascend
quite steeply to Namche and along the way, if
the weather is clear, catch a first glimpse of
Mt Everest in the distance. You can also enjoy
the view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku,
Konde-Ri, Tawache peak. You can also visit some
of the village monasteries on the way of
trekking to Namche Bazaar(3440 m.).Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu
region and holds a busy Saturday market. There
is set a meeting place for the Hindu traders
from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans
that have reached there by crossing the
glaciated Nangpa La.
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Day 11 : |
Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization and
excursion around the places.
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst
the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an
abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir
shops as well as a magnificent outlook. It is an
ideal place to spend a rest day for
acclimatization to the high altitude before
heading off towards Tyangboche. For the
acclimatization you walk upto Khunde Hospital
which was set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or a one
hour walk up to the Syangboche (3800m.) where
Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for
the outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse,
Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. There
are also good views from the National Park
Centre and Museum just above the town.
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Day 12 : |
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3850 m.)
and it takes almost five hours.
From Namche, the trail contours around the side
of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. Now you
have a glimpse of first really good views of the
great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest,
Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum
Kangaru . Passing by several villages and
numerous tea shops, the trail descends steeply
to a bridge over the river Dudh Koshi at Phunki
Tenga ( 3250m.).The village has an excellent
place for lunch and you can take a short rest
before making the steep climb to Tyangboche.
Although exhausting due to the zigzag path, the
trek has numerous attractions like rhododendron
bushes, beautiful birds chirping and superb
mountain scenery making your trek exciting.
Tyangboche is famous for its legendary
monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region.
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Day 13 : |
Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche( 4350m.) which
takes about five and half hours.
You gradually descend through a forest, cross
the Imja Khola and climb steadily up to the
village of Pangboche. This is directly opposite
to Ama Dablam [6,856 m], and has exceptional
views of the mountain, with the Gompa, mani
walls and scattered pine trees in the
foreground. As you gradually ascend , you do
find thick forests but the trail is full of
thorny and juniper bushes. A further two and
half hours walk brings us to Dingboche. Here you
can see Sherpa people working hard in the
agricultural farm.
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Day 14 : |
Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and
excursion in and around the places.
Here you can steeply climb up to Nakartsang
Gompa for the rare outstanding view of Mount
Makalu ( 8463m.) along with Lhotse, Island Peak,
Baruntse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The another
option provided is a small side trip to Chhukung
which takes about 2 and half hours to go up and
1 and half hours to come back to Dingboche.
There are some of the lodges which serve you the
delicious food items.
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Day 15 : |
Trek from Dingboche(4350m.) to Chhukung (4730m.)
and it takes about three hours.
The trail gradually ascends up to the Chhukung.
On the way, you can see summer huts made
especially for keeping the lives tocks in summer
time. Along this, you enjoy the beautiful
mountain views in and around the valley.
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Day 16 : |
Trek from Chhukung to Chhukung Ri (5546m.) to
Lobuche (4900m.) via Dongla(4620m.) and it takes
almost six hours.
From Chhukung Ri you can have a view of Mt.
Nuptse (7896m.), Mt.Lhotse (8511m.), Baruntse
peak (6800m.),Ama Dablam peak(6856m.),Thamserku
peak (6608m.), Konde Ri or peak(6187m.), Tawoche
peak(6542m.), Cholotse peak (6441m.) and more.
Now you begin your trek to Lobuche via Dongla
which offers you panoramic view of the mountains
along the way. The teahouse at Dongla is a good
spot to have lunch, before zigzagging up through
the boulders of the glacier's terminal moraine.
At the top of this climb there are many stone
cairns, built as memorials to the many Sherpas
who have died while climbing Mt Everest. The
path then climbs gently along the glacier, to
eventually reach the cluster of houses at
Lobuche.
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Day 17 : |
Trek from Lobuche (4900m.) to Everest Base Camp
via Gorakshep (5180m.) and back to Gorakshep
which take about six hours.
You will have lunch at Gorakshep, take rest and
if the trekker feels fine, the participants can
walk to Everest Base Camp (5486m.). You will
spend about 4 and half hours trek up to Everest
Base Camp and back to Gorakshep. The trek is on
glacier and snow capped rocks. You can also see
many small frozen lakes around the Everest Base
Camp and return back to Gorakshep
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Day 18 : |
Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and
trek to Dzongla (4843m.) and it takes about six
hours.
Early morning climb to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and
enjoy the view of shining mountains. From Kala
Patthar you can have a panoramic view of Mt.
Everest and many other mountain peaks like Mt.
Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse,
Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and
many more.
While trekking to Gorakshep the route descends
gently upto Lobuche. Now the narrow path
stretches at flat level along the riverbed for
some distance and the route suddenly goes upward
to Dzongla. It gives you the excellent views of
Lobuche east and Lobuche west. You stay
overnight here.
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Day 19 : |
Trek from Dzongla to Thangna (4650 m.) and it
takes about five and half hours.
The early part of the trek goes through flat
stone path for an hour passing through arid
valley. Now you head towards steeply ascent path
as you reach Chola glacier. You walk for half an
hour along the icy trails. After you reach Chola
pass the routh moves down through the stony path
until you reach Phedi. Those who for camping
trek they camp around here and enjoy their
lunch. The path goes ups and down for some
distance and you arrive at ridge. From here you
climb down upto Thangna. It is a small village
with few lodges and tea shops. You can catch a
glimpse of Machhermo peak and some others.
People here mostly grow potato, buck wheat,
wheat and some green vegetables.
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Day 20 : |
Trek from Thangna to Gokyo (4750m.) which takes
about four hours.
To reach Gokyo your trails move along the
glacier route until you reach first lake. The
trek is easier over flat path following Dudh
Koshi stream upto Gokyo. It is a windy valley
and situated near the third lake. From Gokyo you
can enjoy Dudh Pokhari lake.
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Day 21 : |
Rest day at Gokyo and excursion in and around
Gokyo valley.
Gokyo is a trade centre where the Sherpa people
run lodges to provide the best services to the
trekkers.Gokyo is situated by the side of
Ngozumba glacier, the biggest glacier of Nepal.
This day you can make a side trip to Fifth Lake
via Forth Lake.
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Day 22 : |
Trek/climb from Gokyo to Gokyo Ri [5340m] & Trek
to Machhermo [4410m] and it takes about five
hours.
Gokyo Ri looms above the village on the northern
edge of the lake and you leave camp just after
first light, following a steep path up the
hillside. As you climb, the summits of Everest,
Lhotse and Makalu slowly come into sight and the
view from the summit of Gokyo Ri itself, is one
of the finest to be had in the Everest region -
some say it is even better than that from Kala
Patthar. After lunch it is a short walk to the
village of Machermo following Dudh Koshi stream.
There are yak pastures and few human
settlements. From here you can have an excellent
view of Tawoche.
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Day 23 : |
Trek from Machhermo to Namche Bazaar (3446 m.)
which takes about six hours.
The walk from Machhermo is mostly downhill to
Phortsetenga following the forest covered
rhododendron, pine and local incense. After that
the trails climb steeply until you reach Monglo,
a place with tea shops. The path now descends
gently upto Khumjung. To reach Namche you follow
flat and then down way to Namche. It grants you
panoramic view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama
Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. There are
also good views from the National Park Centre
and Museum just above the town.
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Day 24 : |
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2783 m.) and
it takes about six hours.
The last day of your trek leads from Namche
Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant,
except for few short uphill climbs and then down
to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three
times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will
bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.
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Day 25 : |
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
You take an early morning flight back to
Kathmandu which takes about 35 minutes.
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Services
Included
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit,
Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in
lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day,
A guide & required number of porter(s),
Essential equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency
evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative
transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide,
strike, road blockade etc.
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