13 Days Everest Lobuche Trek

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13 Days Everest Lobuche Trek

This tour includes:

12x Breakfast

12x Breakfast

12x Dinner

12x Dinner

12x Lunch

12x Lunch

Accommodation included: 12 nights

Accommodation included: 12 nights

Domestic airport transfers

Domestic airport transfers

Flights Kathmanduโ€“Luklaโ€“Kathmandu (Weight limit:10 kg...

Flights Kathmanduโ€“Luklaโ€“Kathmandu (Weight limit:10 kg baggage and 5 kg hand per passenger/flight)

All airport taxes

All airport taxes

All necessary paper work and...

All necessary paper work and trekking permits (National Park permit and TIMS)

An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered...

An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered trekking guide and local porters to carry luggage

Guide and porter salaries, insurance,...

Guide and porter salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food and lodging

Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch &...

Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on your choice

Supplementary snacks: energy bar and...

Supplementary snacks: energy bar and cookies

Seasonal fresh fruits deserts every...

Seasonal fresh fruits deserts every day

Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking...

Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water

Accommodation: Lodge (Twin room)

Accommodation: Lodge (Twin room)

A comprehensive First Aid kit

A comprehensive First Aid kit

Oxi-meter: To check , heart...

Oxi-meter: To check , heart rating and oxygen saturation to Everest Base Camp and return

All government and local taxes

All government and local taxes

Trekking equipment: down filled sleeping...

Trekking equipment: down filled sleeping bag, walking poles and duffel bag

Souvenir: Trekking Route map printed...

Souvenir: Trekking Route map printed T Shirts

Not included:

Hotel & Meals in Kathmandu

Hotel & Meals in Kathmandu

Hot and bottle drinks

Hot and bottle drinks

Electronic device re-charge

Electronic device re-charge

Wi- Fi

Wi- Fi

Hot shower

Hot shower

Travel insurance and medical evacuation

Travel insurance and medical evacuation

Tipping

Tipping

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About experience

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft) to Lukla (2,845m/9,333ft) to Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft)

Stop At: Phakding, Phakding, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
After breakfast, transfer to the Domestic Airport for the Trans Himalayan flight and dramatic landing on the hillside at Lukla: gateway to the Khumbu/Everest region. Meet your local porters and walk downhill to the Sherpa settlement of Cheplung. The trail then, follows the side of the Dudh Koshi Valley before ascending to Ghat (2,530m/8,350ft). Another gentle hour leads up to Phakding.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Phakding at Lodge

Day 2: Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft) - Namche (3440 m/11,285ft)

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
The trail meanders through pine forest, along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing many suspension bridges via the Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo and Jorsale: entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park and permit checkpoint, with tranquil views of glistening Thamserku (6,618m/21,714m). The trail continues along the riverbed to the confluence of the Bhote and Dudh Koshi Rivers. It then climbs steadily, crossing the high Tenzing- Hilary suspension bridge with inspiring glimpses of Everest and the Nuptse โ€“ Lhotse ridge. A final three hour ascent through pine forest leads to the prosperous trading and administrative town of Namche Bazaar.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Lodge


Day 3: Acclimatization and Exploration day

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
This is a scheduled acclimatization day on the trek. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and health experts recommend a stop for at least one extra night. Be active and roam rather than laze around: climb high and sleep low is the acclimatisation advice. Namche Bazaar has ATMs, cyber cafรฉs, delicious restaurant food and bakeries, plus a colourful market each Friday evening and Saturday morning. Visit the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park Visitorโ€™s Centre on the hillock: with informative displays on Sherpa culture, local flora and fauna. Take an entertaining side trip to the large traditional Sherpa village of Khumjung (3,780m/12,402ft): with fine views of Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam and Everest โ€“ in a sea of lesser peaks.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Return to Namche Bazaar for the night


Day 4: Namche (3,440m/11,285ft) to Phortse (3,810m/11,285ft)

Stop At: Phortse, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
After breakfast, our trail leads moderately flat with superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku, Khangtaiga. The trail continues high above the river showcasing wild lives spot of musk deer (a herd of Himalayan Thar) colorful pheasant (Danphe, National bird) to small Sherpa village Kyangjuma. Our trail seperates from regualr Everest Base Camp crowed highway toward a ridge Mung La (3,978/13,050ft) with stunning view of Himalaya at perfect Lunch time. Drop don to lower section of Gokyo Valley to beautiful terraaced village Phortse. Whole day sounds like safari trek and backdrop Himalayan tranquility.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Phortse at Lodge

Day 5: Phortse(3,810m/12,500ft) โ€“ Dingboche (4,410m/14,467ft): 10km, 6-7 hrs.

Stop At: Dingboche, Dingboche, Eastern Region
Leaving Phortse, we choose the high trail, considered to be one of the most beautiful trails with outstanding view of enormous mountain and deep valley. Out trail above the glacial river and grazing musk deer merges Everest Highway route right on the bridge and continue to Pangboche with closer views of towering Ama Dablam (6,856m/22,495ft). The trail then follows the river as it rises to its confluence with the Lobuche Khola and continues up to Dingboche: the last year-round Sherpa settlement. Different views of Ama Dablam rise above terraced fields of barley, buckwheat and potatoes. The fields are walled to protect crops from icy winds and animals during the short growing season.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingboche at Lodge


Day 6: Acclimatization and Exploration day at Dingboche

Stop At: Dingboche, Dingboche, Eastern Region
Itโ€™s another scheduled rest day of the trek. This increases your fitness and oxygen level into thin air. A day hike returns 4/5 hours aback Dingboche village up to Nangkartshang Hill (5090m/16,700ft) is perfect destination to acclimatize. Trail leads with the breathtaking landscapes and marvelous view of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Imjatse peak (Island peak), Makalu and tremendous view of the valley.Although the trek is Steve ascend, you will feel worth to hike for acclimatization and scenery. the thin air as the altitude gains slowly towards Chhukung.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Dingboche at Lodge


Day 7: Dingboche (4,410m/14,467ft) to Lobuche (4,940m/16,206ft)

Stop At: Lobuche, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
After breakfast, our trail climbs to ridge with the towering view of Tawache peak & Cholatse. Trail continues through the Yak grazing pasture to Dhukla (4620 /15158ft) crossing a wooden bridge on roaring stream. Trail leads steep up to gravely terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier for about one hour, then bears left to the group of memorialsto lost climbers and Sherpas, including Scott Fischer who died in the 1996, Everest disaster. This place has awesome view of Khumbutse (6623m), Lingtren (6697), Pumori (7145 m) and Mahalangur Himal.Everest is hidden behind the towering wall of Nuptse an Lhotse. Follow the valley upstream about an hour to Lobuche.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Lobuche at Lodge


Day 8: Lobuche(4,910m/16,108ft) - Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,928ft) - Everest Base Camp (5,364m/17,597ft): Gorak Shep: 14km, 8-9 hrs

Stop At: Gorakshep, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Today, our trek follows windy and rocky path with crest of north ridge to Everest along with Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, etc. Trail continues along side of Khumbu Glacier to Gorakshep. Check in to Hotel, Lunch and afternoon set out to visit worldโ€™s highest base camp Everest Base Camp. Base camp has no view of Mt. Everest but fantastic view of Khumbu Icefall and colorful camp site of Everest expedition during expedition season. Trek back to Gorakshep for overnight.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gorakshep at Lodge


Day 9: Gorak Shep(5,160m/16,928) - Kala Patthar (5,550m/18,207ft) - Pheriche (4,230m/13,877ft): 15km, 7-8 hrs.

Stop At: Pheriche - Dughlha Road, Pheriche - Dughlha Rd, Khumjung 56000, Nepal
Early morning, climb 2-3 hrs. up to Kala Patthar (5545 m/18192 ft) to see first day sun light from top of the world (Mt. Everest) This is milestone of the trek to inspect panoramic view with the fantastic sunrise over Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nupte, Mt. Ama Dablam and many more After accomplish Kala Patthar, trek down to Gorakshep and retrace down to Pheriche to the warmer and better night sleep.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Pheriche at Lodge

Day 10: Pheriche(4,230m/13,877ft) โ€“ Tengboche (3,870m/12,696ft): 8km, 4-5 hrs.

Stop At: Tengboche, Tengboche, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
Today, our trail goes back to the tree line area and re-steps to Pangboche. The famous Tengboche monastery has still much to see and make sense to halt a night which breaks and relief to EBC sore legs. Being it a pious Buddhist settlement, the wild life is unharmed so there is possibility to encounter some wild animals such as musk deer, mountain goat, Pheasants etc.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tengboche at Lodge

Day 11: Namche Bazzar(3,440 m/11,285ft): 9km, 5-6 hrs.

Stop At: Namche Bazaar, Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
After breakfast, our trail drops down to Dudh Kosi river to Phunki Tenga and rise up to Kyanjuma where we skipped EBC trail. About 3 more hrs considerably easy walking bring to Mountain Hub Namche Bazar and get yourself a break with drinks and some celebration to feel vacation.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Namche Bazzar at Lodge


Day 12: Namche Bazaar(3,440m/11,285ft) โ€“ Lukla (2,845/9,333ft): 19km, 8-9 hrs.

Stop At: Lukla, Lukla, Sagarmatha Zone, Eastern Region
From Namche, descend to more comfortable altitudes and the friendly farming villages from Jorsale through to Cheplung. Round off the adventure with the final 700m, 35min ascent to Lukla: and say goodbye to your porters.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Lukla at Lodge


Day 13: Lukla(2,845m/9,333ft) โ€“ Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft), 35 min flight

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After an early breakfast, take the return flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel End of the trip.

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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