The Khumbu (Everest) region
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| Timothy (American guest) & Chheduk Man at Kala pattar (5545 m). In the background are Mts. Everest (8848m), Lhotse and Nuptse. |
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| Khumbu Glacier, April 2010 (click on photo to enlarge) |
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A map of the Everest trekking regionis shown below. Click on the map to enlarge it.
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Sagarmath (Mt. Everest) National park covers an area of 1148 square km and is located in the famous Khumbu region. It lies the northeast of Kathmandu. The park includes the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest (8848m) and several other familiar peaks such as: Lhotse (8516m), Nupste, Cho Oyu (8201m), Pumori, the beautiful Ama Dablam (6812m), Thamserku, Kwangde, Gyachungkang, Island Peak, etc. There are also many familiar mountain passes between 5000 to 6000 m, including Mera pass, Amphu Labtsa pass, Cho La and Renjo La pass. In this area one can see nearby bare rock and snow, as well as the glacial valley and the deep gorges. Flora and fauna abound, and include: silver fir, birch, rhododendron and juniper and fauna such as: Himalayan Thar (wild goat), musk deer, weasels, martin, Himalayan black bear, common Langurs, Jackals, and the Himalayan Mouse. Common birds are the impeayn Pheasant, blood pheasbt, red-billed cough and the yellow billed cough. Elevations range from 2,848m where you can do both trekking as described below:
Everest circuit: Lukla-Everest base camp-Kalpattar-Cho La pass-Gokyo Lake/Ri-Lukla trek
Duration: 20 days
Trek start/end: At Lukla
Grade: Strenuous
Trek style: Teahouse/Lodge trek
Best time: March/April/May and October/November/December
Highest elevation: Kalpattar 5545m
Ethnic group: Majority of Sherpas
Lakes: Gokyo Lake (Dudh Pokhari) 4750m, Thonak Tsho 4870m, Ngozumba Tsho 4990m and Dried Lakes 5297m etc.
The journey begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and passing shepra villages along the Dhuda Kosi valley thought beautiful pine tree and rhododendron tree, to Namche bazzar. Namche is the famous destination of Khumbu where trekkers take acclimating. Namche is also known as Nauje among Sherpa, this thriving settlement is a primary gateway for trekkers and climbers. There can see finest views of Mountains around Namche. One can see the Sherpa people and experience the colorful market every Saturday at Namche.
The Khumbu region has been home to the Sherpa people for about 500 years, since their migration from eastern Tibet. The word Sherpas derived from the term Sharva, meaning the people living in the east. They retain much of the Tibetan culture. Despite their close affinity with the Tibetan Language, culture and religion. Sherpa feel as much Nepali as any other people.
Thame-Khumjung-Khunde villages are the Sherpa culture Trek, a day trip also possible from Namche Bazaar through Buddhist sites.
Gokyo is the scenic and a high-altitude trek (Dole-Machhermo-Gokyo) with dramatic views of Cho Oyo and Mt. Everest.
Cho La 5333m pass to Everest base camp to Kalapattar is adventure trek into high altitude with its breathtaking view of Mt. Everest. When you reach Kalpattar, you will happy. This small peak offers the best view one can find of Everest without climbing it. Actually, it is best place to see view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori etc.
Tengpoche is another famous place along the trail where you can see one monastery is the common gathering place to celebrate religious festivals such as Dumje and Mani Rimdu. You can see stupendous views of Everest, Lhoste, and Nuptse with more beautiful Ama Dablam in the background of the Thangbhoche Monastery.
Itinerary: (Day to Day)
1) Airport pick up
2) Trek briefing, preparation and see Kathmandu
3) Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m flight 35 minutes and trek to Phakding 2610m/3hrs
4) To Namche Bazaar 3440m/5hrs
5) Rest day for adjusting acclimatizing
6) To Thame 3600m/4hrs (side trip). Thame is a beautiful and peaceful small village where was born famous Tengize Norgy (first Everest climber with Sir Edmund Hilary), Apa sherpa (16 time successful Mt. Everest climber) and visit Thame monastery 3800m etc.
7) To Khumjung 3780m/4hrs (visit Khumjung village, monastery to see Yeti scalp, Khunde village and hospital etc)
8) To Dole 4200m/5hrs
9) To Machhermo 4410m/4hrs
10) Rest day for adjusting acclimatizing
11) To Gokyo Lakeside 4790m/4hrs
12) To Gokyo Ri 5360m/3hrs morning to see view of Mt. Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Nuptse, Cho you 8201m, Makalu 8463m and so many other around and decent to Gokyo 1hrs.
13) To Thagnka/Dragnag 4700m/3hrs by crossing Ngozumba glacier
14) To Cho La 5333m pass to Dzongla 4830m/6hrs
15) To Labuche 4910m/3hrs
16) To Gorak shef 5140m/3hrs
17) To Everest expedition base camp 5364m to Gorak Shef 6hrs (There can meet and talk with Everest climbers middle of March to end of May every year).
18) To Kalapattar 5545m/2hrs to see close view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumari and so many around and decent to Dingboche4410m/5hrs/Pheriche 4270m/4hrs
19) To Tengboche monastery 3860m/ 4 hrs (the biggest monastery of Khumbu where is living three times re-birth Buddhist Lama Tengboche Rinpoche, Abbot of Tengboche Monastery.)
20) To Namche 4hrs
21) To Lukla 5hrs
22) To Kathmandu by flight
23) Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Note: - Cho La pass is also possible from EBC side. If there is problem of Cho La pas due to bad weather or high altitude sickness, there is alternative way of Cho la pass that is easy.
Renjo La-Gokyo Lake-Cho La passes to Everest base camp trek:
Duration: 20 days
Trek start/end: At Lukla
Grade: Strenuous
Trek style: Teahouse/Lodge trek or Camping
Best time: March/April/May and October/November/December
Highest elevation: Kalpattar 5545m
Ethnic group: Majority of Sherpas
Lakes: Angladumba Tso 5100m, Taboche Tsho 4740m, Gokyo Lake (Dudh Pokhari) 4750m, Thonak Tsho 4870m, Ngozumba Tsho 4990m and Dried Lake 5297m etc.
From Thame, way to Renjo La is completely out of busy trails of Everest region. Sharpas have left their homeland in eastern Tibet and crossed Nangpa La to enter Solu Khumbu (Lunag, Lungden, Marlung, Thame and Namche).
You follow the left side of the river and cross the bridge near Marlung, a yak settlement and walk continue to Lungden 4200m where is a small teahouse/Lodge (Renjo La support lodge). This teahouse/lodge is only opening in March/April and October/November. From Lungden, way is up.up to Angladumba Tso (Lake) 5100m. From Angladumba Tso, cross a moraine, take a traverse and pretty Up.Up.Up to summit of Renjo La 5345m. You can see splendid views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and so many other peaks from top of Renjo La. You can forget all problem of before summit of Renjo La when you will be at summit. Fixed rope might be required in case of snow because there is narrow way under the summit of Renjo La from Angladumba Tso side. There is all the way down to Gokyo from Renjo La that is much easier than going up…. Than after, you have a nice rest at Gokyo Lake side!
Itinerary:
1. Airport pick up
2. Trek briefing and preparation
3. Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m flight and trek to Phakding 2610m
4. To Namche Bazaar 3440m
5. Rest day for adjusting acclimatizing
6. To Thame 3600m
7. To Lungden 4200m
8. Rest day
9. To Renjo La 5345m pass to Gokyo Lake 4790m (Trekkers can see best view of Mt. Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Nuptse, Cho you 8201m, Makalu 8463m and so many other around from the summit of Renjo La).
10. To Gokyo Ri 5360m and back to Gokyo
11. To Thagnka 4700m
12. To Cho La 5333m pass to Dozngla 4830m
13. To Gorak Sef 5140m
14. To Everest base camp 5364m to Gorak Sef
15. To Kalapattar and decent to Periche 4270m/Dingboche 4410m
16. To Tengboche 3860m
17. To Nameche 3440m
18. To Lukla 2840m
19. To Kathmandu by flight
20. Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Note: - Renjo La pass is also possible from Gokyo Lakeside.
Jiri to Gokyo to Cho La pas to Everest base camp to Chhukung to Lukla trek:
Duration: 24 days
Trek start/end: At Jiri/Lukla
Grade: Strenuous
Trek style: Teahouse/Lodge trek
Best time: March/April/May and October/November/December
Highest elevation: Kalpattar 5545m/Chhukung Ri 5550m
Ethnic groups: Chhetri, Tamang and Sherpas
Lakes: Taboche Tsho 4740m, Gokyo Lake (Dudh Pokhari) 4750m, Thonak Tsho 4870m, Ngozumba Tsho 4990m and Dried Lake 5297m etc.
This trek start from the foot of mountains by walking a lot of up and down as well as passing many villages where can see several ethnic groups.
Itinerary:
1) Airport pick
2) Trek briefing and preparation
3) Kathmandu to Jiri by bus
4) Trek to Bhandar
5) To Sete
6) To Junbesi
7) To Nuntala
8) To Kharikhola
9) To Paiya
10) To Phakding
11) To Namche
12) To rest day
13) To Dole
14) To Machhermo
15) To Gokyo Lake side
16) To Gokyo Ri and back to Gokyo
17) To Thangka
18) To Cho La pass to Dzonglha
19) To Gork Shef
20) To Everest base camp and back to Gork Shef
21) To Kalapattar and decent to Dingboche
22) To Chhukung
23) To Chhukung Ri and decent to Tengboche
24) To Namche
25) To Lukla
26) To Kathmandu
Kala Pattar Trek:
Duration: 14 days
Trek start/end: At Lukla
Grade: Strenuous
Trek style: Teahouse/Lodge trek
Best time: September to June
Highest elevation: Kalpattar 5545m
Ethnic group: Majority of Sherpas
A Popular destination, about seven days from Namche Bazzar to Everest base camp, past monastery to Kala Pattar with its breathtaking view of Mt. Everest.
Itinerary:
1) Airport pick
2) Trek briefing and preparation
3) Kathmandu To Lukla by flight and trek to Phakding
4) To Namche
5) Rest day
6) To Tengboche
7) To Periche/Dingboche
8) Rest day
9) To Labuche
10) To Gorak shef
11) To Everest base camp and back to Gorak Shef
12) To Kala Pattar and decent to Pheriche/Dingboche
13) To Tengboche
14) To Namche
15) To Lukla
16) To Kathmandu flight
17) Kathmandu
Mani Rindum Festival at Tengboche Monastery:
The most important festival in Tengboche is called the Mani Rimdu. It consists of a nine day meditation cycle and ends with a public blessing ceremony and the world renowned Mask Dances at Tengboche Monastery.
October 3rd to November 1st is the approximate dates of Mani Rimdu events. This year based on the Tibetan lunar calendar. These dates were given by Tengboche Rinpoche, Abbot of Tengboche Monastery. These dates may vary by one or two days depending on local events.
1/2) making of the sand mandala and tormas (sculptures made of made of colored butter and barley flour representing symbolic offerings)
3) Drupchen ceremonies start.
4) Practice dancing without masks
5) Wong (blessing ceremony for the general public)
6) Famous Mask Dances open to the public from 10.00 A.M. to 17.00 P.M. During the whole night there is traditional dancing by the Sherpa community. This is more interesting for the tourists.
7) Last day is the fire puja.
Itinerary:
1) Airport pick up
2) Trek briefing and preparation
3) Kathmandu to Lukla by flight and trek to Phakding village and visit monastery.
4) To Namche bazzar
5) Rest day
6) To Thame village and visit Thame Monastery
7) To Khumjung village and visit Khumjung Monastery
8 – 12) To Tengboche Monastery with its famous Mani Rimdu Festival
13) Pheriche
14) To Labuche
15) To Gorak Shef
16) To Kala Pattar and descend to Dingboche
17) To Tengboche
18) To Namche
19) To Lukla
20) To Kathmandu fly out
21) Kathmandu
Three high passes trek in Everest region: Renjo, Cho La, Khongma La
Duration: 19 days
Trek start/end: At Lukla
Grade: Strenuous
Trek style: Teahouse/Lodge trek or Camping
Best time: March/April/May and October/November/December
Highest elevation: Kalpattar 5545m
Ethnic group: Majority of Sherpas
Lakes: Angladumba Tso 5100m, Taboche Tsho 4740m, Gokyo Lake (Dudh Pokhari) 4750m, Thonak Tsho 4870m, Ngozumba Tsho 4990m and Dried Lake 5297m etc.
Itinerary:
1. Airport pick up
2. Trek briefing and preparation
3. Kathmandu to Lukla 2840m flight and trek to Phakding 2610m
4. To Namche Bazaar 3440m
5. Rest day for adjusting acclimatizing
6. To Thame 3600m
7. To Lungden 4200m
8. Rest day
9. To Renjo La 5345m pass to Gokyo Lake 4790m (Trekkers can see best view of Mt. Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Nuptse, Cho you 8201m, Makalu 8463m and so many other around from the summit of Renjo La).
10. To Gokyo Ri 5360m and back to Gokyo
11. To Thagnka 4700m
12. To Cho La 5333m pass to Dozngla 4830m
13. To Gorak Sef 5140m
14. To Everest base camp 5364m to Gorak Sef
15. To Kalapattar and decent to Labuche 4910m
16. Rest day
17. To Khongma La 5555m to Chhukung
18. To Chhukung Ri 5555m and to Teangboche
19. To Namche
20. To Lukla
21. To Kathmandu by flight
Mera Peak 6654m-Amphu Laptsa La 5845m pass-Island Peak 6189m climbing:
Duration: 22 days
Grade: Challenging
Trek style: tented
Best time: March/April/May and October/November
This is a very high altitude trek through glacial valleys. Only good physical shape with mountaineering skills, well equipment and group should attempt this route.
Mera and Island are popular trekking peaks that require special permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association.
Itinerary:
1) Airport pick up
2) Trek briefing and preparation
3) Kathmandu to Lukla flight (camp)
4) To Chu Thanga (camp)
5) To Chetrawa (camp)
6) To Tashidingma (camp)
7) To Thangnang (camp)
8) To Khare (camp)
9) To Rest day (camp)
10) To Mera high camp (camp)
11) To Mera summit and back base camp (camp)
12) To Chamlang base camp (camp)
13) To Pancha Pokhari
14) Rest day
15) To Amphu Laptse high camp
16) To Amphu Laptse pass 5845m to high camp
17) To Island peak 6189m base camp
18) Rest day
19) To High camp
20) To summit and decent to base camp
21) To Tengboche
22) To Namche
23) To Lukla
24) To Kathmandu fly out
25) Kathmandu
Please contact us at Email address: <mailto:trekinfo@gmail.com> trekinfo@gmail.com to know further more information and price. Above treks itinerary can make short or long days according to clients abilities. We are flexible and can discuss further.
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| Sanjay Lama with Mt. verest in the background. |
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| Everest view from Kalapattar (5545 m); Norsang Lama in the foreground. |
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| Mt. Everest view from Kalapattar (5545m) |
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| Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse view from Tengboche monastery. |
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| Norsang Lama on the top of Cho La pass (5368m) |
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| Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Amadablam view from Tengboche monastery |
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| Sunset on Mt. Amadablam (6814m) |
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