Iteneary Detailed

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

2. Day: Sightseeing program in capitalcity, Kathmandu through a culture/city guide. In numerous 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: Drive to Jiri, 1850 m, through terraced land to the east. Across the foaming TAMBAKOSHI river, your first lodge in Jiri awaits you. (140 km/7 hrs) Overnight in Jiri.

4. Day: Porters takeover the luggages, and the trekking begins, that would lead you into the center of Everest Region. As soon as you reach a small pass, 2360 m on the ridge above Jiri, behind the flattering Prayerflags on a clear day, Number Himal, 6959 m can be seen for the first time. Descent down to Shivalaya, 1800 m into fertile valley of KHIMTI KHOLA (KHOLA= stream) following the classic trail to Everest. Overnight in lodge in Shivalaya. [Walking distance 4-5 hrs].

5. Day: The Climb upto Deorali-Pass, 2705 m, is the first challange of your trekking tour. For the effort, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view of 7000 m mountains of ROLWALING and valleys beneath. After lunch, you descent gradually down to a beautiful Sherpa village of Bhandar, 2200 m. Overnight in Lodge in Bhandar near a Gompa. (GOMPA= Monastery). [Walking distance 6 hrs]

6. Day: Encounter with Mule Caravan on the way to Kinja, 1600 m. The trail to KINJA offers an impression of how villages are built on mountain slopes being settled with multicultural ethnicity. Passing by terracced paddy fields and orange gardens, you  make lunch break in KINJA. Then you start climbing uphill to SETE, 2580 m. Almost half way  uphill to Lamjura La is accomplished. Overnight in Lodge in SETE. [Walking distance  6-7 hrs]

7. Day: The Climb to Lamjura-Pass, 3530 m, also serves as acclimatisation for upcoming days. In Spring time, the trail down to JUNBESI, 2670 m offers a magnificent atmosphere with red Rhodendrons, Magnolia Flowers sitting like white birds on trees. Desent from LAMJURA through dense Pine forest passing by village of Thaktok, you reach  todays destination, a beautiful Sherpa Village of JUNBESI.  There is a whitewashed Stupa which one circumambulates in clockwise direction and at the same time speaks of Mantra of Avalokiteshowara 'OM MANI PADME HUM' – Oh you jwel in Lotus Flower. [Walking distance 6-7 hrs]

8. Day: Climb uphill to Salung, first view of Mt. Everest (8848 m) for the first time and other mountains of KHUMBU HIMAL. Descent to Ringmo Village and again climb uphill to Thaksindu Pass, 3071 m. Visit Thaksindu Gompa (optional) and climb down to NUNTHALA; 2100 m. (Walking distance 6-7 hrs]

9. Day: A strong Suspension Bride, spans over  the foaming DUDHKOSHI (Milk River) in JUBING, 1500 m. Ascent to KHARIKHOLA passing by small settlement of RAIS on the both side of trail. After lunch you head towards north into the direction of Everest National park to BUPSA. [Walking distace 5-6 hrs]

10. Day: Gateway to Khumbu Region, is 3081 m high  Khari La (La = Pass).  Khumbu is considered the most spectacular hiking and climbing spot on Earth. Over CHUTOK LA, 2945 m, you reach in lodge in SURKE, 2300 m in afternoon. Overnight in Lodge in Surke. [Walking distace 5-6 hrs]

11. Day: The trail to Monju, 2800m follows DUDHKOSHI river leaving the trail to LUKLA airstrip towards North. The daily stages are designed so that one gets well acclimatised with altitude. Passing by the village of Chaurikharka, Cheplung, you reach Phakding, 2600 m. Crossing DUDHKOSHI over few suspension bridges, a picturesque village of MONJU awaits you. Overnight in Lodge in Monju. [Walking distance 5-6 hrs]

12. 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]

13. 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.

14. Day: The most beautiful trail to Tengboche, 3800 m, follows panorama trail from Namche to a tiny Sherpa settlement of Sagnasa, 3600 m with magnificant view of Mt. Everest, Amadablam(6856 m), Thamserku(6808), Khang-teka (6800 m), Tabuche (6363 m). Descend down to Phungi Tenga (3200 m). The trail thenafter gets steep upward to Tengboche through Pine and Rodhodendron forest with a glimpse of Thamserku and Khangteka the whole time. The Monastery in Tengboche is the largest and most believed by locals  in the whole region. Being destroyed twice before, the new Tengboche Monastery offers education in Buddhism along with other faculties to monks. Sunset view on Everst, Lhotse, Nuptse and Amadablam (depending upon weather condition) is truely a view one would never forget. [Walking distance 6 hrs]

15. Day:  Dingpoche, 4400 m, is the highest settlement in Khumbu. The trail from Tengboche descends through dense Rodhodendron forest to Deboche. After crossing a metal bridge over Imja Khola, the trail goes up towards Pangboche, 3980 m with roundtheclock view of Amadablam.Visit Pangboche Gompa(optional) or maybe turn yourself the huge Mani inside the monastery. High dry stonewalls protects Potato fields from herds of mountain goats called 'THAR' living in the high lands of Khumbu.The Landscape changes. Instead of dense pine and rodhodendron forest, the vegetation gives a sense of alpine climate with juniper bushes and dwarf rodhodendron plants. You are now in the home of Snowleopard seen seldom when they come down to lower altitude in search of food. Two nights in Dingboche.[Walking distance 5 hrs]

16. Day: Akklimatisation is now first compulsory exercise to be done. This day you would climb Nakartsang, 5300 m with a fantastic views of Mountains including Mt. Makalu (8463 m). If you find difficulty going up all the way, our staff will accompany you back to Dingboche. Lhotse, Nuptse und the Ama Dablam are one of you by now. Tiny Kharkas (Alms) and Yakpastures are situated everywhere and gurling Imja Khola never stops nearby.

17. Day: The Trail to Lobuche, 4930 m, takes you to outlet of Khumbu Glaciar via Dhugla, 4600 m. Taking a short rest at Memorial site for those who died on Mt. Everest above Dhugla with mountain views all around makes you feel very spiritual. One could not just pass the site by without paying respect to those who died on mountains. Although the acclimatisation days in Namche and Dingboche helps you keep cope with altitude, it is always very important to drink a lot, ascend slowly but steady and never overstrain yourself. Step by step you come near the icy heart of Khumbu. Following the classic Expedition trail, finally you reach lodge in Lobuche.  [Walking distance 6 hrs]

18. Day:  Kala Pattar, 5545 m, towers above the icy highland. Fantastic view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and other mountains which also marks the boarder to Tibet. You enjoy the breathtaking view as much you could before you descent down to highest accomodation of entire trekking to lodge in Gorakshep, 5200 m. A cup of warm Tea and Soup would make you feel better after accomplishing the days goal, Kalapatthar. Roll yourself in your sleeping bag earlier since the next day you would set off quite early for Everest Basecamp. [Walking distance 6-7 hrs]

19. Day: Everest-Basecamp, 5400 m, an excursion in the legends of Greatest Expeditions. The trail along the mightly Khumbu Glaciar rewards always new and spectacular views. Whether its a tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay or to Mallory and Irvine who might have climbed Everest already in 1924? Also one could not forget the Sherpas and their capabilty without whom hardly any expeditions on the highest mountain on Earth would have succeeded. Descent down to Lodge in Lobuche, 4930 m. [Walking distance [8-10 hrs]

20. Day: The way back begins and decents along Khumbu Glaciar over the stream of Pheriche to wellknown village of Pangboche, 3980 m. [Walking distance 5 hrs]

21. Day: The trail back to Tengboche and further down to Namche catch up with DUDHKOSHI in Phungi Tenga. Following the Everest Highway backward you reach Namche, 3450 m quite good on time. Enjoy your evening in Sherpa capital. [Walking distance 5 hrs]

22. 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]

23. 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.

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

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

The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. Our trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

NOTE: During the trip; weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors, that are beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays.


Flight Delay in Lukla 

Twin Otter is the primary mode of transport from the airstrip at Lukla. This service is fairly dependable. Sometimes, flights 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.