Iteneary Detailed

1. Day: Arrival  in Kathmandu, 1300 m, and transfer to Hotel. Welcome and Breifing from Guide who will accompany you through out your stay in Nepal.

2. Day: Sightseeing program in capitalcity, Kathmandu through a culture/cityguide. Innumerous Temples, Palaces and Pagodas and the living tribes in Bazars are witness of a city between middleera and mordern time. The day you would be fascinated by the holiest of all Hindu Tempel in Nepal, Pashupatinath (open crematorium)and the largest buddist Stupa of Boudhanath. After lunch a visit to city of fine arts, Patan would make your day with its impressive work of handicraft from middleera.

3. Day: Flight to Lukla, 2800 m, where your porters takeover your luggage and set off. Maniwalls, Chortens and small sherpa settlements along the trail leads you following DUDHKOSHI, to Phakding, 2660m. [Walking distance 3 hrs]Â

4. Day: Namche Bazar, 3450 m,is capitalcity and important trading center of Sherpas.The trail follows DUDHKOSHI leaving behind few suspension bridges to Monjo, 2800 m where your guide makes sure you get a permit at SAGARMATHA NATIONAL PARKs entrance. The trail follows Jorsalle to Larja Dobhan. After crossing the Hillary Bridge the trail gets steeper upwards. If the weather is on your favor, the first sight of Mt. EVEREST (8848 m) from halfaway up to Namche. Today onward you find yourself in 'inner Himalaya' and is sorrounded from 6, 7 and 8 thousand meter mountains of Khumbu Himal. [Walking distance 5-6 hrs]

5. Day: Most important for acclimatisation is, you should not ascent very fast. Therefore, the acclimatisation day around Namche or to Syangboche and Everest View Hotel, 3900 m with a breathtaking view of Mt. Everest, Amadablam and other mountains is a very important part of whole trek. Later a cup of coffee at the bakery in Namche with superb views of himalaya or shopping some souvinour would add some good memories to your tour.

6. Day: Ascent to Thame Monastery, 3800 m, along old trading route which connects Nepal with Tibet. The mountains around are 6000 m Kongde Ri with its double summit, Teng Kangpoche, Pigphergo Shar and Tengi Ragi Tau. Thame Monastery is one of the oldest Monasteries founded in Khumbu. In 1667 AD built Monastery is situated on a mountain slope and is very famous for its collection of aincient THANGKA painting. Yaks grazing under high icewalls. The region is also home of seldom seen Snowleopard. Overnight in lodge in Thame village. [Walking distance 5 hrs.

7. Day: On the way to Khumjung, 3800 m, an excursion to Laudo Gompa (Monastery) offside regular trail. Laudo Monastery is the only Yellow Hat (Gelukpa) sect monastery in Khumbu. Descent down to Old Trading Route to Tibet via Mende. The panorama trail to Khunde-Khumjung offers spectacular view of Mountains including 8000 m Mt. Everest and Lhotse and valleys. Visit Edmund Hillary Hospital in Khunde (optional) and trek further to the largest Sherpa settlement Khumjung. Often the mountaingoats called THAR in local language and DANFE (national Bird of nepal) are seen along the trail. There is a school founded by Sir. Edmund Hillary in 1963 in Khumjung and an old Monastery. The myth about YETI (abominal Snowman) gets even real after visiting  Khumjung Monastery, as there is a YETI skull being guarded in Gompa. Visit the Monastery. Overnight in Khumjung. [Walking distance 7-8 hrs]

8. Day: Luza, 4390 m, is the next destination on the way to Gokyo. From Mong-La pass, 3973 m, you will enjoy unique view of mountains of Khumbu. 6000 meters like Khang Taiga, Thamserku, Tabuche and the most beautiful Amadablam frame your picture perfect. You will then climb up into Ngozumpa Valley passing by Chortens (small stupas), tiny Kharkas (pastures) and beautiful Waterfalls to Dole, 4200 m. Although an acclimatisation day in Namche would help you a lot in getting used to with climate and altitude, its always important that you drink a lot, ascent slowly but steady and donot overstrain yourself. Overnight in Luza. [Walking distance 7-8 hrs]

9. Day: The trail to Gokyo, 4750 m follows the longest Glaciar in Khumbu, Ngozumpa leaving behind Juniper and dwarf Rodhodendron bushes. The Vegetation now gets more dry and cold. 6000 m Cholatse and Taboche accompany you almost the whole time. Soon 8002 m Cho Oyu can  be seen in its gigantic full form. Along the mighty Ngozumpa Glaciar you climb up in the world of Gokyo lakes and finally you reach in Lodge in Gokyo situated on third lake shore. In this beautiful place you will spent two nights. The next morning your first 5000 m viewpoint Gokyo Ri will be accomplished. Overnight in Lodge in Gokyo. [Walking distance 5-6 hrs]

10. Day: Gokyo Ri, 5360 m – fantastic day with super view of four 8000 meters (Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu) at once. Before you set off make sure that your water bottles are filled up. The ascent to Gokyo Ri is tiring and requires a good condition but once you reach the top, all your hardwork will worth, a panorama which is in Khumbu itself a unique. Nepals biggest Glaciar and Torquiseblue Gokyo lakes are at your foot. Do not hurry....take your time photographing or just find yourself a comfortable corner and enjoy the majestic view. Overnight in Lodge in Gokyo. [Walking distance 4-5 hrs]

11. Day: The Panoramal trail to Phortse, 3800 m, follows Ngozumpa Glaciar and DUDHKOSHI river downstream on the left side of valley. The trail along mountain slope offers a fantastic view of Cho Oyu, Thamserku, Khang Taiga and valleys on the otherside. Phortse is a nice village situated on a plateau with a monastery and potato fields sorrounded by dry stonewalls. A good chance to see Musk Deer and DANFE (National Bird of nepal) Overnight in Phortse. [Walking distance 7 hrs]

12. Day: The trail back to Namche,  3450 m, from Phortse decends to Phortse Tenga (river bank) and follows uphill to Mong La, 3973 m. After wondering the beautiful panorama view, you once again descend to a tiny sherpa settlement of Sanasa.  Following the Everest Highway backward you reach Namche, 3450 m quite good on time. Enjoy your evening in Sherpa capital. [Walking distance 5-6  hrs]

13. Day: Arrival in Lukla, 2800 m after crossing Hillary Bridge and walking pass village of Monjo where your guide will check you out of SAGARMATHA NATIONAL PARK. Farewell with trekking team. [Walking distance 6-7 hrs]

14. Day: Flight to Kathmandu, 1300 m normally take place early morning but depending upon weather it could delay. On arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

15. Day: Sightseeing/Shopping, day in Kathmandu. One could go on optional sightseeings on request.

16. Day: International Departure, official Farewell from Himalayan Trailblazer and transfer to Intl' Airport.


Flight Delay in Kathmandu and Lukla 

Twin Otter is the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. This service is fairly dependable. Sometimes, flights (to and from Lukla) may be cancelled due to mountain weather conditions or technical problems. In such case, Himalayan Trail Blazer will charter a helicopter to ensure you are on schedule for your international flight. The helicopter can fly if the visibility is 1500m, while the twin otter can fly if the visibility is 5000m, as per Nepal’s Civil Aviation rules. 

The cost of the helicopter is payable directly to our Kathmandu office in the event that this service is utilized. US cash, traveler's cheques, or credit cards (Visa Cards, Master Cards only) are accepted. You will be given a receipt upon payment so that you may claim the amount from your travel insurance. The minimum cost will be US$500 and maximum US$3500 depending on the number of group members.