Trip Highlight :
This trek heads from Lukla to the Sherpa towns up north. We spend time in mountain village of Namche Bazaar which was a famous trading center between Tibet and Nepal. From Namche we head up to the holy village of Tengpoche. This has long been the religious centre for all inhabitants of the Solu Khumbu area. There are numerous shrines and a beautiful monastery that sits at 3870 meters. You will take your time heading back to Lukla and there are many options for extra side trips. This trek takes 8 days up with some up and down hiking.
This trek heads from Lukla to the Sherpa towns up north. We spend time in mountain village of Namche Bazaar which was a famous trading center between Tibet and Nepal. From Namche we head up to the holy village of Tengpoche. This has long been the religious centre for all inhabitants of the Solu Khumbu area. There are numerous shrines and a beautiful monastery that sits at 3870 meters. You will take your time heading back to Lukla and there are many options for extra side trips. This trek takes 8 days up with some up and down hiking.
Trip Details :
This trek heads from Lukla to the Sherpa towns up north. We spend time in mountain village of Namche Bazaar which was a famous trading center between Tibet and Nepal. From Namche we head up to the holy village of Tengpoche. This has long been the religious centre for all inhabitants of the Solu Khumbu area. There are numerous shrines and a beautiful monastery that sits at 3870 meters. You will take your time heading back to Lukla and there are many options for extra side trips. This trek takes 8 days up with some up and down hiking.
Day 01: Depart Kathmandu via air, for Lukla (8800ft)and trek (2-3 hours to) to Phakding at 8,661ft.
Day 02: The trail climbs gradually following the river and enters the Everest National Park at Jorsale, then crosses the river and climbs tteeply to Namche (11,100 feet). (4-6 hours).
Day 03: Namche/ Rest day or day hide possible. Namche is capital of the Khumbu district and offers many ways to spend a day.
Day 04: Tengboche. We Climb the ridge above Namche and descend to the Dudh Koshi Riover before climbing again to Tengboche Monastery (12664 feet). (4-6 hours).
Day 05: Rest and Explore the Tengboche.
Day 06: Return to Khumjung.
Day 07: Descend to Manjo.
Day 08: Return to Lukla.
Day 09: Fly to Kathmandu by noon.
This trek heads from Lukla to the Sherpa towns up north. We spend time in mountain village of Namche Bazaar which was a famous trading center between Tibet and Nepal. From Namche we head up to the holy village of Tengpoche. This has long been the religious centre for all inhabitants of the Solu Khumbu area. There are numerous shrines and a beautiful monastery that sits at 3870 meters. You will take your time heading back to Lukla and there are many options for extra side trips. This trek takes 8 days up with some up and down hiking.
Day 01: Depart Kathmandu via air, for Lukla (8800ft)and trek (2-3 hours to) to Phakding at 8,661ft.
Day 02: The trail climbs gradually following the river and enters the Everest National Park at Jorsale, then crosses the river and climbs tteeply to Namche (11,100 feet). (4-6 hours).
Day 03: Namche/ Rest day or day hide possible. Namche is capital of the Khumbu district and offers many ways to spend a day.
Day 04: Tengboche. We Climb the ridge above Namche and descend to the Dudh Koshi Riover before climbing again to Tengboche Monastery (12664 feet). (4-6 hours).
Day 05: Rest and Explore the Tengboche.
Day 06: Return to Khumjung.
Day 07: Descend to Manjo.
Day 08: Return to Lukla.
Day 09: Fly to Kathmandu by noon.
