The trek starts with a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,860m).Which is a stunning flight
over the Himalayas. 8 km drive by Lukla transporters in 3-4 hours’ drive to Phakding (2,610m). The
trek passes through thick forest, Sherpa villages, and peaceful Dudh Koshi River, and mani walls,
prayer flags, and monasteries along the way. Trekkers along the way are welcomed by towering
Kusum Kanguru and Thamserku mountains.
The Phakding trail goes on by a 6-7 hour, 11 km stone climb to Namche Bazaar (3,440m). The route
climbs through pine forest and suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River, steeply climbing to
Namche, the Khumbu district’s trading center. Bustling Sherpa village of great historic importance,
painted houses, and market offers first good glimpse of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.
Trekkers unwind at acclimatization in Namche Bazaar by basking in the stunning sight of Everest and
surrounding peaks from the Everest View Hotel or by engaging in rich culture at Khumjung village,
Khunde Hospital, and Khumjung Monastery. Trekkers can shop at busy Namche bazaar too.
Taking the trek, the trekking path is a 6-7 hour, 11 km trek from Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,200m).
The trek goes through rhododendron and tiny Sherpa villages, with spectacular views of Ama
Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse as one goes higher.
Dole trekkers 4-5 hours, 6 km trek to Machhermo (4,470m). Cho Oyu’s sweeping views, glaciers, and
views of Dudh Koshi Valley, by Sherpa-like villages where Cho Oyu’s snow top and Kangtega’s top
bow across the horizon.
Hike to Gokyo (4,790m), 7 km in 4-5 hrs. Breathtaking ridge walk along Ngozumpa Glacier to the
glimmering Gokyo Lakes. Encircled by giants Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Nuptse,
fairyland beauty to all vistas.
The most evocative experience of the trek is Gokyo Ri (5,357m) dawn climb, a 4-5 hour climb which
gives the trekkers a bird’s eye vision of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and other Himalayan
giants. There are wave prayer flags at the summit, adding a religious and scenic dimension too.
Trekkers descend another 2-3 hours, with sweet memories of divine landscapes etched on their
minds.
Return is a 6-7 hour downhill trek of 16 km to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) and is equally spectacular
and culturally satisfying scenery as the climb.
Final leg is an 18 km trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla and takes six to seven hours to reach.
Trekking holiday concludes here.
The trek concludes with a 30-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,400m). Far in the distance,
on a clear day, is the final stunning view of the Himalayas. Adventure trekkers are once again in the
capital and can go on to explore cultural attractions, sample local cuisine, or simply relax from their
great adventure.
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