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Jiri - Namche - Gokyo - Namche - Jiri - 27 days
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Facts of the Trek
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Duration: 27 Days
Trek type: Tea House
Max Altitude: 5340 m.
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Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
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 eight hours.
The first part of your journey drives eastwards
from Kathmandu passing through 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 six 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 an hour 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 and half 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 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 and half 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 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 two hours side trip after 3 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 six 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
teashops. 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 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 four 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 and half 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 and 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, teashops 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 an 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 Thame [3739m] and it
takes about four hours.
From Namche the route turns west and the trail
is almost level as you head up the Bhote Koshi
Valley, once a popular trading route into Tibet.
Along the way you pass many prayer flags, mani
walls and carved stones, all indicative of the
Tibetan Buddhist culture of this area. After
descending to the Bhote Koshi the trail climbs
steeply to Thame. From here there are good views
of the peaks of Teng Kangpoche and Kwangde and
to the north is the Nangpa La, the pass leading
to Tibet. Thame Gompa is situated above the
village overlooking the valley and is the site
for the spring celebrations of the Mani Rimdu
festival.
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Day 13 : |
Trek from Thame to Khumjung [3790m] and it takes
about five hours.
You retrace your route down the Bhote Koshi
Valley towards Namche and branch off to follow a
quiet trail to Khumjung. It is a picturesque
village which also has its own Gompa at the top
end of town. Here you can have excellent views
of Thamserku, Kantega and Ama Dablam.
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Day 14 : |
Trek from Khumjung to Dole [4040m] which takes
about five hours.
Soon after leaving Khumjung the trail climbs to
a large chorten on top of a ridge. This ridge
descends from Khumbila, a 5734m peak, said to be
the abode of the patron God of the Khumbu
region. The trail descends slightly towards the
Sanasa and then trail ascends up to
Mongla(4000m.). From here, you can see panoramic
views of various mountains. You trek steeply
descend passing through Phortse Tenga and from
there, the trail climbs steeply to Dole, through
rhododendron and birch forest festooned with
hanging mosses and lichens. You can enjoy
delicious meal at Phortse Tenga (3650m.).
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Day 15 : |
Trek from Dole to Machhermo [4410m] and it takes
about three hours.
From Dole you climb steadily along the side of
the valley, where the small and thorny bushes
give way to scrub juniper as the altitude
increases. The trail passes many summer
settlements, which are used when yaks are taken
to these pastures to graze in the summer months.
Ahead of you are excellent views of Cho Oyu,
while back down the valley are the peaks of
Kantega and Thamserku. This is a short day and
you will arrive at Machhermo in time for lunch.
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Day 16 : |
Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo [4750m] which takes
about four hours.
Today you head for the lakes at Gokyo. You
follow a very scenic path to Pangka and then
descend slightly, following one of the
melt-water Rivers which flow down the west side
of the Ngozumpa Glacier. You climb a steep rocky
path inclined into the valley by the side of the
glacier, passing the first of the holy lakes.
You soon arrive at the second of the lakes,
crossing the path which heads across the glacier
to Cho La (5420m.) - your route to Lobuche and
Everest, later in the trek. The third lake is
known as Dudh Pokhari and on its eastern shore
is the settlement of Gokyo. Walking by the side
of the lake, the scenery is magnificent with the
summits of Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang reflected
in its emerald green waters.
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Day 17 : |
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
Ngozumpa 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 18 : |
Trek/climb from Gokyo to Gokyo Ri [5340m] & Trek
back to Machhermo (4410m.) via Gokyo village and
it takes about four and half 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 19 : |
Trek from Machhermo to Namche Bazaar (3430 m.)
which takes about six hours.
The walk from Machhermo is mostly downhill to
Phortsetenga following the forest covered with
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 20 : |
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Surkey (2400m.) and
it takes about six hours.
The trails descend gently for some distance. En
route you pass few villages, terraces and
mountain views. From Chhuplung the trails again
move down until Surkey via Chaurikharka, a
relatively big village mainly inhabited by
Sherpa. Moreover, you find mani walls, chorten,
monastery and significant Sherpa culture. To
describe Surkey, it is apt to mention that it
lies at the bottom of hill. It is surrounded by
forests covered with pine and oaks
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Day 21 : |
Trek from Surkey to Bupsa (2350m) via Phuiyan
which takes about five and half hours.
To reach Phuiyan La you follow ascend path
passing through few trees. The trails now
stretch at flat level until you reach Phuiyan.
There are human settlements of Rai and Sherpa
people. It is surrounded by forests. Leaving
this village, you move gently ascend crossing a
small stream to reach Kharte Danda. En route,
you pass through bamboo and oak forests. Then
your journey starts descending until you reach
Bupsa. On the way, you find some tea houses and
feel exhilarated at the sight of natural
vegetation.
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Day 22 : |
Trek from Bupsa to Nunthala (2200m.) and it
takes about five and half hours.
The early part of your trek upto Kharikhola is
steeply descent. Kharikhola is a big village
mainly inhabited by Rai, Sherpa and people of
other castes. You find terraces, schools and way
to Mera Peak used by climbers. The trails now go
downwards to Jubing and cross Dudh Koshi over
the suspension bridge. Now you begin to follow
ascending path passing through forests covered
with rhododendron, oaks, pine and other natural
vegetation. As you cross forests you see the
fields where villagers cultivate wheat, millet,
oat, maize, soyabeans and vegetables. These
areas are mostly inhabited by Rai. To reach
Nunthala, you follow the same ascent path. It is
a village occupied by Sherpa, Rai and other
castes. There is a handicraft factory where the
trekkers can visit.
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Day 23 : |
Trek from Nunthala to Junbesi (2675m.) and it
takes about seven hours.
This day you begin your trek following steeply
ascent path till Trogsindho through forests.
There is an old beautiful monastery here. You
can enjoy mountain views of Thamserku (6623m.),
Kantega (6780m.), Kusum Kangaru (6370m.) and
Mera Peak (6650m.). While ascending you cross
Trogsindho La. Here you see chorten, mani walls
and prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. You
can enjoy at few tea shops available here. The
green scenario compels you to fall in love with
nature. Leaving this place, you descend to
Ringmu where there is an apple orchard and
terraces. Passing through this village, you
reach Sallung Danda. Here is situated a cheese
factory and you can enjoy views of Everest,
Thamserku, Mera Peak, Makalu, Kusum Kantega and
local villages at some distance. To reach
Junbesi, you have to go down way through bare
hill and pine forests before you cross a small
stream. Junbesi is a big village which is rich
in Sherpa culture. Having monastery, school,
hydro power project, communication facilities
and fruits and vegetable garden, it has become
the remarkable resident area.
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Day 24 : |
Trek from Junbesi to Sete (2400m.) which takes
about six hours.
The early part of the trails goes upward and
then stretches at flat level till Tractor. You
enter a village here with monastery, chorten and
terraces. To reach Lamjura pass you follow
steeply ascent path crossing forests covered
with rhododendron, pine and oak trees. There are
few tea shops in and around this area. Now you
descend all the way to Sete through rhododendron
and oak forests. En route you cross scattered
villages. Sete is to be described as small
village with chorten, prayer flags and terraces.
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Day 25 : |
Trek from Sete to Deurali (2705m.) and it takes
almost six hours. You walk downwards all the way
to Kenja (1600m.) passing through villages,
terraces and green hills. The Solukhumbu
district ends at Kenja and Ramechhap district
starts from here. The inhabitants belong to
different community. The trails now turn upwards
till you reach Bhandar, a beautiful big village
with good sceneries, monastery, tea garden,
terraces, weekly market and communication
facilities. To reach Deurali, you ascend all the
way passing through forests covered with oak and
other natural vegetation. From here, you enjoy
the spectacular view of Gaurishankar. Deurali, a
Sherpa village is surrounded by forests. There
are chortens, mani walls and prayer flags
fluttering in the breeze.
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Day 26 : |
Trek from Deurali to Jiri (1905m.) which takes
approximately six hours.
The beginning part of your trek is steeply
descent upto Shivalaya through forests, villages
and terraces. There has reached motorway upto
Shivalaya but there occurs some disruption
during monsoon season. This village is densely
populated by mixed community. As you cross a
stream over a suspension bridge you head upwards
for Mali Gaon (Mali village). From here you see
green hills and fields where people grow wheat,
millet, maize and green vegetables. To reach
Mali Danda you walk uphill through forests. From
here you can see few mountains at a far
distance. Leaving Mali Danda you begin your trek
to Jiri following ups and down way. Jiri is a
town named after Jirel, the majority people
inhabited in and around the town.
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Day 27 : |
Drive from Jiri to Kathmandu which takes about
nine hours.
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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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