Mountain and Monasteries Trekking

Difficulty:

Easy to moderate trekking to altitudes between 2000m/6500 ft and 3500m/11500 ft for up to 6 hours a day. Grade 2 tours involve some longer walks. Some previous hill-walking experience is desirable. They may best be described as mild. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.

Altitude:

3860 m.

Duration:

9 Nights/ 10 Days

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Departure Dates
  • Cost Detail
This is the trek on Everest route that takes you to the heart of Everest. After a magnificent mountain flight to Lukla we follow the Dudh Kosi valley to Namche Bazaar. The trail to Tyangboche is a gradual descent to the Dudkosi River then, trek up hill through the fir, pine, juniper, rhododendron and high altitude scrub forest until you reach Tyangboche Monastery compound. Tyangboche Monastery is the biggest monastery in the Everest Region and is surrounded by towering icy peaks. From here, we can see sun set and sun rise over Everest if the weather is clear. While at Tyangboche, look around the monastery in the bushes, you will most likely encounter a musk deer or variety of colorful pheasants.

From here we trek back to Khumjung village to visit the monastery and to see the partial Yeti skeleton. The next day we return to Lukla to fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Alt. 1,350m. / 4,428 ft.
Day 02 - Half day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley. Rest of the day preparation for the trek.
Day 03 - Fly to Lukla & then trek to Phakding Alt. 2,610m. / 8561ft. (4 hrs)
Day 04 - Trek to Namche Bazaar Alt. 3,440m. / 11,283ft. (5 hrs)
Day 05 - Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar Alt. 3,440m. / 11,283ft.
Day 06 - Trek to Tyangboche Alt. 3,860m. / 12,661ft. (5 hrs)
Day 07 - Exploration day at Tyangboche Alt. 3,860m. / 12,661ft.
Day 08 - Trek back to Khumjung Alt. 3,780m. / 12,398 ft. (5 hrs)
Day 09 - Trek back Lukla Alt. 2,840m. / 9,315 ft. (6 hrs)
Day 10 - Fly Back to Kathmandu
Trip Starts Trip Ends  
February 26, 2010 March 7, 2010
March 11, 2010 March 20, 2010
March 25, 2010 April 3, 2010
April 8, 2010 April 17, 2010
April 22, 2010 May 1, 2010
May 13, 2010 May 22, 2010
May 20, 2010 May 29, 2010
September 9, 2010 September 18, 2010
September 23, 2010 October 2, 2010
October 14, 2010 October 23, 2010
October 28, 2010 November 6, 2010
November 11, 2010 November 20, 2010
November 25, 2010 December 4, 2010
December 9, 2010 December 18, 2010
December 30, 2010 January 8, 2011
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Inclusions of the cost:

 

  • International & domestic airport transfers as per the itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast in Kathmandu
  • Internal transport and flight within Nepal as per the itinerary
  • 3 meals a day while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary
  • Accommodation while trekking in two person tents or local lodges/ guesthouses
  • All trekking and climbing related permit & fees.
  • English speaking, well trained and experience guides facility.

Prices exclude:

 

  • International air fare to/ from Nepal
  • Lunch and dinner prior to the trek, please allow US$ 20 per day
  • Meals at airports and whilst in Kathmandu/ Pokhara - allow $20 per day
  • Entry Visa fees - at present $25 for 15 day & US$ 40 for 30 day visa on entry in Nepal
  • Insurance which covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses
  • Drinks both alcoholic and bottled other then sterilized drinking water.
  • Laundry fee.
  • All the foods and beverages other then the itinerary. 
  • Personal gears and expenses
  • Tips and gratitude provided to staffs.

Trip Facts

Region:
Everest Region
Activities:
Nepal Trekking
Type:
Fixed Departure
Season:
Jan - Dec
Group size:
2 - 10 pax
Transportation:
Fly in Fly Out
Trips Start/End:
In /Out Kathmandu

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