Fact of the Trips:

Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft]
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport you will be greeted by a representative from Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking. After completing your custom formalities (Visa etc.) please pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day02 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Today after breakfast, we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members.Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking briefs us regarding our trek as well as provides us the opportunity to ask any questions we may have regarding our upcoming adventure.

Day03: Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m) Trek to Phakding (2652m)
Your early flight to Lukla today will take approximately 30 minutes; from here you will trek to Phakding, descending 200m over 3 hours. You will catch a glimpse of some great mountains such as Nupla (5885m) above Kongde Ridge, Kusum Kang (6367m appears on the right a little later. All along you will be following the northern (left) bank of the Dudh Kosi River. It is important to take these first few days slowly to enable your body to acclimatise and to enjoy the passing scenery and culture.

Day04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Today begins on level ground, relative to the environment in which you are! You will cross the river on a high suspension bridge and begin to climb up to Monjo (2800m) and on to the gateway to the Sagamartha National Park Entrance in place to protect and preserve this beautiful environment. There is a good rest stop on the way up where you will see people gathered, admiring the first real chance to see Everest in the distance. On the way up today you will be rewarded with views of Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Konde-Ri and Tawache Peak before eventually arriving at Namche after about 5 hours.

Day05: Rest day and explore around Namche Bazaar
The main aim today is to allow your body to acclimatise, it is important to drink lots of water and take some gentle exercise. Namche is a growing town tucked into a neat little valley, there is lots going on in the centre with market days on Friday and Saturday. There are some interesting museums and shops. There is also internet and a sauna! You could venture further afield, take a visit to Khumjung where the Hillary school sits and Khunde nearby, on the way back to Namche you could visit the Shyangboche airstrip, (3790m) the highest in the world nearby is the Everest View Hotel for stunning views.

Day06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3867m)
There are various trails leading out of the village of Namche, your guide will show you the most appropriate, you are most likely to enjoy excellent views of Ama Dablam and Everest amongst others along the way though. From Sanasa trail descends to Phunki Thanga from where you have a 2 hour climb to Tengboche steeply at first but soon levels out. You will come to a stone gate which marks the entrance to Tengboche, the religious centre of the Khumbu region. Overall today will take approximately 5 hours.

Day07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4260m)
Another 5 hour day today as you first descend through rhododendron forests to pastures and Deboche below. You begin to climb from the Imja Khola river with great views of Ama Dablam and Kantaga (6779m), your route is lined by chortens to Pengboche the highest settlement in the valley and the gompa here is the oldest in the Khumbu, home to what is believed to be the hand skull of a yeti. You soon find yourself above the tree line, you will pass a few tea shops and yak herders before you reach Dingboche, a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls.

Day08: Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m)
A little more than five hours today and you will travel through Periche, Dugla and enjoy fantastic views. Lobuche is well protected from the elements.

Day09 : Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep (5160m)
You will ascend gently to begin with through lovely pasture lands; you will then follow the rocky moraine path with views of the Khumbu Glacier. Gorakshep is on a flat field below Kala Pattar (5545m) and Mt. Pumori (7145m),the original Everest Base Camp. A good spot for lunch after 2/3 hours walk, after lunch you can continue up to the Everest Base Camp.

Day10: Gorakshep to Kala Pattar (5545m) and return to Pheriche (4243m)
Sunrise from the top of Kala Pattar is quite spectacular, it is a hard climb of one or two hours but you can see the West face of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and more. Returning to Periche, the windy town, there is a Himalayan Rescue Association Aid Post should anybody need assistance staffed by International volunteer doctors.

Day11: Periche to Tengboche (3867m)
This morning you may be interested to visit the Nagkartshang gompa before descending to Tengboche a journey of around 4 hours.

Day12: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Mostly down hill today it will take you 4 to 5 hours, there is a steep climb for about an hour before you encounter the scenic walk back into Namche. From Khumjung you can pass through Khunde where you may enjoy a visit to the little monastery if you haven’t already.

Day13 : Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.)

A four hour walk today descending steeply for the first half then on to Phakding, where you will spend the night.This is your final day trekking; it will take you around 3 hours more to Lukla from Phakding. This evening you will have a farewell ceremony with your guides and porters where you will be able to sample some Chang and try some Sherpa dancing.

Day 14 : Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
You will be on an early flight back this morning, on arrival in Kathmandu you will be taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is free and shopping .In the evening celebrate dinner together with Nepal Travelling Tours & Trekking staffs.Overnight at at a hotel.

Day 15:A representative will transfer to the International airport, flight to your home.

Price Per Person : USD 1575

Trip Cost Include:

1. Airport pickup and drop by private car/van/bus
2. Standards hotel in Kathmandu (B&B)
3. Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
4. Hot drinks (Tea & coffee ) 3 times a days
5. All basic accommodations during the trek
6. 6. All necessary paper works Sagarmatha National park entry permit and forrekking information management system (Tims) permit
7. Flight from Kathmandu- Lukla - Kathmandu
8. A helpful/knowledgeable/ friendly/ well English speaking well trained/ government license holder guide with all his salary/ food/ drinks/ accommodation/ transport and insurance
9. A Strong/ helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people)
10. Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
11. Sleeping bag/ down jackets and walking stick (if you don`t have your own)
12. All government taxes and office expenses
13. Farewell dinner with culture show
14. Kathmandu sightseeing tour with guide and private car/van/bus

Trip Cost Does not Include:

1. Lunch/ Dinner in Kathmandu
2. Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks), any kind of unforeseen expenses etc
3. Cameras battery charge during the trek
4. Tips for the guide/ porter (Tips is expected)
5. Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company