Mount
Everest, the greatest challenge, is more than the famous mountain on
earth. It has unique beauty, mystery and mood. Successful historical
Everest Expeditions leaves one with the sense of most proud and
adventurous person on Earth. Mt. Everest's local names give you a sense
of how the mountain commands respect from all who see her. The Nepali
name, Sagarmatha, means "head touching the sky" and in Sherpa,
Chomolungma, meaning "Mother Goddess of the world.
The South Col route on the Nepalese side of Mt. Everest is the way
taken by Sir Edmund Hillary and Late Tenzing Norgay Sherpa while
climbing Everest, who successfully climbed the top in 29 May 1953
registering their names as a Hero of the adventure world. Climbing
Everest expedition has been successfully organised and climbed many
times since then, but this should not lull prospective Everest climbers
into complacency. Everest is a deadly mountain. Noting this, one cannot
approach the mountain with anything but a serious determination and
focused mountaineering attitude.
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Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Preparation day for expedition. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03:
Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) which takes approximately 30
minutes and trek from Lukla to Phakding (2640m.) which takes three
hours. You will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight
to Lukla. It is a small town with an airport. There are few tea shops,
lodges, hotels and general stores. You begin today’s trek from Lukla
following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the
Dudh Koshi. Nupla (5885m) can be seen in the distance on the opposite
bank, is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path
that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a valley to your
right; and at its far end, Kusum Kang (6367m.) The Dudh Kosi approaches
as you pass a Mani wall and arrive at Ghat teahouse. You continue along
a small path with many climbs and descents following the left bank of
Dudh Koshi to Phakding.
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) which takes about four
and half hours. This day you trek and cross the river on high
suspension bridges. Beyond Monjo (2800m.) is the entrance to the
Sagarmatha National Park which was set-up in order to protect and
preserve this fragile mountain environment. You then ascend quite
steeply to Namche and along the way, if the weather is clear, catch a
first glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance. You can also enjoy the
view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Konde-Ri and Tawache peak. You
can also visit some of the village monasteries on the way of trekking
to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.). Namche is the main trading village in the
Khumbu region and holds a busy Saturday market. There is set a meeting
place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak
caravans that have reached there by crossing the glaciated Nangpa La.
Day 05: Rest
at Namche Bazar for acclimatization and excursion around the places.
Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the
Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops as
well as a magnificent outlook. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day
for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards
Tyangboche. For the acclimatization you walk up to Khunde Hospital
which was set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or a one hour walk up to the
Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche
for the outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam,
Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. There are also good views from the
National Park Centre and Museum just above the town.
Day 06: Trek
from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867 m.) and it takes almost five
hours. From Namche, the trail contours around the side of the valley,
high above the Dudh Koshi. Now you have a glimpse of first really good
views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse,
Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Passing by several
villages and numerous tea shops, the trail descends steeply to a bridge
over the river Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga (3250m.).The village has an
excellent place for lunch and you can take a short rest before making
the steep climb to Tyangboche. Although exhausting due to the zigzag
path, the trek has numerous attractions like rhododendron bushes,
beautiful birds chirping and superb mountain scenery making your trek
exciting. Tyangboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest
in the Khumbu region.
Day 07: Trek
from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) which takes about five hours. You
gradually descend through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb
steadily up to the village of Pangboche. This is directly opposite to
Ama Dablam [6,856 m], and has exceptional views of the mountain, with
the Gompa, mani walls and scattered pine trees in the foreground. As
you gradually ascend, you find thick forests. This part of the trail is
full of thorny and juniper bushes. A further two and half hour’s walk
brings you to Dingboche. Here you can see Sherpa people working hard in
the agricultural farm.
Day 08: Rest
at Dingboche for acclimatization and excursion in and around the
places. Here you can steeply climb up to Nakartsang Gompa for the rare
outstanding view of Mount Makalu (8463m.) along with Lhotse, Island
Peak, Baruntse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. The another option provided
is a small side trip to Chhukung which takes about 2 and half hours to
go up and 1 and half hours to come back to Dingboche. There are some of
the lodges which serve you the delicious food items.
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m.) which takes about six hours.
The onward journey leads north for up to 50-minutes until you come to a
mani-prayer Stupa. The trail is gentle looking down to Pheriche village
below. Today's walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, Ama Dablam and to
the north-Pokalde (5741m), Kongma-tse (5820m) and the great wall of
Nuptse. After two hours walk, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla
(4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier.
You stop at Dugla, for lunch, before continuing for an hour up a steep
hill to the top, where there are views of Mt. Pumori and other peaks
west of Everest. After a short break, continue trekking up to Lobuche,
hidden and sheltered from the wind.
Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Kala Patthar via Gorakshep (m.)
After an early breakfast, you will prepare for Kala Patthar (5545m.)
Trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path, view icy glacial
pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier. After the last rocky
moraine dunes, a short downhill walk brings you to Gorakshep, the flat
field below Kala Patthar (5545m) and Mt. Pumori (7145m.) Gorakshep is
the location of the original Everest Base Camp with the new camp being
further up the valley. The walk is gradual until you reach a rocky
spot; from there another uphill climb for half an hour brings you to
Kala Patthar. From Kala Patthar top, the views will be beyond your
wildest imagination, with Everest seeming within a stones throw
distance between the summit of Mt. Nuptse and Lho-La and Lhotse on the
back. The panoramic view from this spot is something to cherish and you
feel it’s worth the hard climb up to here and to feel at the top of the
world. With all the higher snow capped giants that dominate all around,
it is truly a magnificent spot to be at on a clearer sunny day.
Day 11: Trek from Kalapatter to Everst Base camp & back to Everest Base Camp.
While trekking to Everest Base Camp you pass through a trail, which
weaves its way through ice pinnacles and past the crevasses of the
Khumbu Glacier. During the spring season, you can meet some expedition
team on the Everest Base Camp. The number of team is less in the autumn
season. On the return leg, you can take a higher route to get a
spectacular view of the Khumbu icefall and numerous mountains. You
return to Gorak Shep to stay overnight.
Day 12 to Day 52: Mount Everest Climbing period.
Day 53: Trek from Everest Base Camp to Pheriche
Day 54: Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3867 m.) which takes approximately
four hours. You can have a morning visit to the research center. Then,
trek back to Tyangboche, an easier descent passing through rhododendron
forest, continue walking Tyangboche. It is a small village with a
famous monastery offering you the splendid view of Ama Dablam, green
hills and river views.
Day 55: Trek from Tyangboche to Monjo
Day 56: Trek from Monjo to Lukla.
Day 57: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 58: Rest day in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 59: Fly out from Kathmandu. |