Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu (1350m.) to Dolakha (1660m.) via Lamosangu (750m.) and Charikot (1980m.) by bus.
Day 02: Drive from Dolakha to Shigati (950m.) via Piguti (920m.) which takes
about three and half hours. The trails pass through gravel road
crossing the different villages of mixed community. You have to cross
the several streams and jungles with varieties of orchid, rhodendron
and other natural vegetation.
Day 03: Trek from Shigati to Jagat (1440m.) and it takes about seven hours. You
trek through normal flat land along the side of the river. You pass
through rice terraced. There are small villages on your way which are
inhabited by mixed community. Several times, you cross the jungles
covered by orchid, few rhododendron trees and wild vegetation. Now you
cross a suspension bridge to reach Jagat, a small town resided by
people of mixed culture.
Day 04: Trek from Jagat to Simigaon (2020m.) which takes about seven and half
hours. The first part of your trails follows normally flat path, then
it ascends and descends through the jungle. Several places, you cross
through suspension bridge. There are numerous villages on your way. You
can find small teashops and local shops at some of the places. Steeply
climb up to Simigaon, a village inhabited by Buddhist and few Hindus.
Day 05: Trek from Simigaon to Daldung La (3976m.) and it takes about seven
hours. On the route you come across the Sherpa villages. The uphill
trek is rich in different varieties of plants and Rhododendron trees.
After the uphill trek you will now come across ascending and descending
paths while enjoying the scenic beauty of the place. If it happens to
be a season you will witness the Yak Naka a temporary Yak shed
especially for the preparation of cheese and butter.
Day 06: Trek from Daldung La to Beding (3690m.) which takes about seven and
half hours. The trek now ascends uphill through different
varieties of plants and Rhododendron trees. You trek over the
suspension bridges over the deep gorges in few places making the trek
even more enchanting. You finally reach Beding which is a big Sherpa
village.
Day 07: Rest day at Beding for acclimatization. You can hike in and around for
acclimatization and have panoramic views of mountains like Mt. Gauri
Shanker, Tibetan mountains of the Tibetan boarder.
Day 08: Trek from Beding to Na (4180m.) and it takes about four hours.
This day you can explore the upper slopes of the valley for Snow
Partridge or a visit to the nearby glacier lake. The trek path slightly
ascends along the river bank. The place is an open path with fresh air
and the charming sound of the river. You can have the panoramic view of
the mountains as the trek moves forward. You will also come across the
Sherpa village having their own specialties.
Day 09: Rest Day at Na for preparation for Ramdung Go (5930m.). You will be
able to witness the various views of mountains like Gauri Shanker,
Menlung, Yalung and the mountains of the Tibet. You will be on a Yalung
Glacier camp today.
Day 10: Trek from Na to Tso Rolpa Lake (4540m.) You will be trekking through
the flat and gradually up path. You will be able to witness the
beautiful Natural Lake filled with the chilling water of the glaciers.
The views of Menlung and Tibetan Side Mountains add glory to your trek.
Day 11: Trek Tso Rolpa to Trakarding Glacier (4800m.) Early morning you will
walk through the glaciers throughout the day and will be able to
experience the new enchanting beauties that would add extra dimensions
into your trial.
Day 12: Trek
from Trakarding Glacier to Tashi Lapcha Pedi Camp (5755m.) The trail
will still be ascending through some rock climbing and a gradual walk
on the glacier. You will camp into Tashi Lapcha Pedi Camp today.
Day 13: Climb from Tashi Lapcha Pedi to Tashi Lapcha Pass (5755m.) to Tashi
Cape. You will climb up the Tashi Lapcha Pedi and cross the Tashi
Lapcha Pass through Tashi Cape. The trial will completely be over the
snow straight up and then steep down towards Tashi Cape.
Day 14: Trek
from Tashi Cape to Thyomgbo (4350m.) Today you will be experiencing a
bit easy glacier walking. The trail descends down towards Thyomgbo.
Day 15: Trek
Thyomgbo to Thame (3820m.) Early morning you will trek don to Thame.
This trail gradually descends and you will have an added experience of
easier trail and will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the
environment.
Day 16: Trek Thame to Namche Bazaar (3440m.) The trail descends gently for
early one hour to Sanasa (3550m.). 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 teashops, the trail descends
steeply to a bridge over the river Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga (3250m.)
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
passing by several villages and numerous teashops, the trail ascends
steeply to Sanasa where local Sherpa people sell the Tibetan goods. The
way from Sanasa to Namche has small ups and downs with view of forests,
scenery and mountains.
Day 17: Trek
from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) and it takes about six hours. The
last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The
trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to
the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb
of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.
Day 18: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu which takes about 35 minutes.
