Summary: Follows the classic Everest expedition route through hill village where the scenery and way of life is typical of most of rural Nepal. Lost of climbing as the route crosses several ridges separated by deep river valleys. An excellent trek that offers a chance to acclimatize before heading to Everest Base Camp or Gokyo.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Sight Seeing in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Kathmandu–Jiri-Shivalaya By Bus 1950m.9hrs/204km.
Day 04: Bhandar 2150m. 5hrs.(900m-1scent, 600m-descent)
Day 05: Sete 2520m. 6hrs.(650m-descent, 1050m-ascent)
Day 06: Junbesi 2580. 6/7hrs.(1280m-ascent, 1220m-descent)
Acclimatization day, 2:30 hrs, 330m-ascent.
Day 15: Dingboche – Lobuche 4930m. 4/5 hrs. 600m-ascent
Day 16: Lobuche – Gorek Sep 5100m.3hrs. 250m-ascent
Day 17: Gorak sep – Phiriche 4240m. 4hrs. 940m-descent
Day 18: Phiriche – Phortse 3800m. 5/6hrs. 440m-descent
Day 19: Phortse–Namche 3450m/5hrs/400m-des./500m-asc.
Day 20: Namche – Phakding 2610m. 4/5 hrs.-800m descent
Day 21: Phakding – Lukla 2800m. 3hrs. 200m-ascent
Day 22: Lukla – Kathmandu By Flight, transfer to hotel
Day 23: Extra Day in Kathmandu
Day 24: Departure See More Treks....