This trek has been designed for those trekkers who want an Everest experience but do not have the time to spend 16-18 days to visit the Base Camp. Trekkers who feel that they would not be up to the rigors of high altitude ( Kala Pattar is 5554 metres!) should also opt for this trek. The trek follows a very relaxing schedule with two rest days thrown in allowing sufficient time to soak in the beauty of the Sherpa villages and monasteries and above all the magnificent peaks which dominate the Khumbu valley.

 


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Day 01 Fly Kathmandu /Lukla (2850m)  and start trek to Phakding (2650m)   (3-4 hours)
From Kathmandu we fly to the mountain airstrip of Lukla which takes around 45 min. The plane passes over the fertile middle hills, with their scattered villages and terraced fields, with an amazing panorama of the high Himalaya as a backdrop. After reaching Lukla, we stop for a cup of tea and then start the gentle walk to Phakding.

Lukla Airport

Day 02 - Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3450m)  (6-7 hours)
From Phakding we trek to Namche Bazaar. The walk to Namche passes through Monjo and then enters the Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale. The trail then drops down to the Benkar Bridge from where it is a steep three hour push to Namche was once a small village but since grown in size to accommodate the influx of trekkers, and now is the “Sherpa capital” of the Khumbu. It was once an important trading centre on the route from Tibet to Nepal. For the current weather at Namche please check this link Weather Namche Bazar.

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Day 03  Namche Bazaar (Rest day) 
We take a rest at Namche Bazaar to acclimatize, which gives the opportunity to explore some of the less developed and more traditional villages in the area and also the museum at the top of the hill.

Day 04 Namche Bazar to Khumjung (3790m) (2-3 hours) 
We climb up to the Shyanboche airstrip and then descend to Khumjung. The twin Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Khunde, are home to some of the most famous Everest climbers.

Day 05 Rest Day in Khumjung 

We walk to Khunde from Khumjung and visit the hospital, which was established and funded by Sir Edmund Hillary's Himalayan Trust. Khumjung monastery is interesting as being the store place of one of the alleged Yeti scalps that are to be found in the region.
 
Day 06 Khumjung to Thyanboche (3860m) (5 to 6 hours)
As we follow the path, we will get our first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we will cross the Dudh Kosi River and make a steep climb to Thyangboche monastery. Thyangboche is the spiritual center for the Khumbu, a training center for new monks. The Rimpoche (incarnate Lama) of Thyangboche resides here and the area is considered holy, nothing may be haunted or killed. With the treasures of Ama Dablam and Mount Everest in the background, the spirituality and scenic value of the site never fails to impress. We will attend the evening service at Thyanboche monastery.
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07 Thyanboche to Namche Bazar (5 hours) 

From Thyanboche we descent to the bridge at Phunki Tenka and then begin the climb upto Namche Bazar.

 Day 08 Namche Bazar to Phakding (4-5 hours) 
From Namche Bazar we trek back to Phakding going downhill most of the way.
 
Day 09 Phakding/ Lukla (4-5 hours) 
Trek from Phakding to Lukla, situated high above the river on shelf, Lukla is another classic paradox in determining altitude because the runway is on a slope and there is a difference of almost 60 meters between the lower and upper ends of the runway.
Day 10 Lukla to Kathmandu 
From Lukla we fly back to Kathmandu.
 

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