Everest Sherpa Cultural trek Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m).

Day 02: A 35 min flight from KTM to Lukla (2,880m) Trek to Phakding (2,640m), 4 hrs trek.

Day 03: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,445m), 6 hrs trek.

Day 04: Rest day in and around Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,445m.) to Thame (3,800m), 4 to 5 hrs trek.

Day 06: Trek from Thame to Khumjung (3,790m), 5 hrs trek.

Day 07: Trek from Khumjung to Tengboche (3,867m), 5 to 6 hrs trek.

Day 08: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 4 to 5 hrs trek.

Day 09: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding, 4 hrs trek.

Day 10: Trek from Phakding to Lukla, 3 to 4 hrs trek.

Day 11: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,350m).

Day 12: Final Departure. 

  • Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu (1.350m):

    Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, one of our guides will greet you and transfer to hotel. Rest of the time will be on your own. In the evening, join a welcome dinner with one of our team leaders at a typical Nepali restaurant. Enjoy the meal having a nice conversation and short brief about your great Everest Sherpa Cultural trek. Overnight at hotel. 

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Kathmandu
    • Altitude: 1.350m
  • Day 02 A 35 min flight from KTM to Lukla (2,880m) Trek to Phakding (2,640m), 4 hrs trek:

    Our early flight to Lukla today will take approximately 35 minutes; from here we will trek to Phakding, descending 200m over 4 hours. We will catch a glimpse of some great mountains such as Nupla (5,885m) above Kongde Ridge, Kusum Kang (6,367m appears on the right a little later. All along we will be following the northern (left) bank of the Dudh Kosi River. It is important to take these first few days slowly to enable our body to acclimatize and to enjoy the passing scenery and culture. Overnight at a mountain lodge. 

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Lukla to Phakding
    • Altitude: 2,880m.,2,640m
  • Day 03 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,445m), 6 hrs trek:

    Today begins on level ground, relative to the environment in which we are! We will cross the river on a high suspension bridge and begin to climb up to Monjo (2,800m) and on to the gateway to the Sagamartha National Park Entrance in place to protect and preserve this beautiful environment. There is a good rest stop on the way up where we will see people gathered, admiring the first real chance to see Mt. Everest in the distance. On the way up today we will be rewarded with views of Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku, Kwangde and Tawache Peak before eventually arriving at Namche after about 5 hours. Overnight at hotel or guest house.  

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Namche Bazaar
    • Altitude: 3,445m
  • Day 04 Rest day in and around Namche Bazaar:

    The main aim today is to allow our body to acclimatize, it is important to drink lots of water and take some gentle exercise. Namche is a growing town tucked into a neat little valley, there is lots going on in the centre with market days on Friday and Saturday. There are some interesting museums and shops. There is also internet and a sauna! We could venture further afield, take a visit to Khumjung where the Hillary school sits and Khunde nearby, on the way back to Namche we could visit the Shangboche airstrip, (3,790m) the highest in the world nearby is the Everest View Hotel for stunning views.

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Namche Bazaar
    • Altitude: 3,445m
  • Day 05 Trek from Namche Bazaar (3,445m.) to Thame (3,800m), 4 to 5 hrs trek:

    Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame (3,800m.) and it takes about four and half hours. From Namche the route turns west and the trail is almost level as we head up the Bhote Koshi Valley, once a popular trading route into Tibet. Along the way we pass many prayer flags, mani walls and carved stones, all indicative of the Tibetan Buddhist culture of this area. After descending to the Bhote Koshi the trail climbs steeply to Thame. From here there are good views of the peaks of Teng Kangpoche and Kwangde and to the north is the Nangpa La, the pass leading to Tibet. Thame Gompa is situated above the village overlooking the valley and is the site for the spring celebrations of the Mani Rimdu festival. There is a monastery in Thame believed to have incarnated monks. Overnight at a mountain lodge. 

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Thame
    • Altitude: 3,445m.,3,800m
  • Day 06 Trek from Thame to Khumjung (3,790m), 5 hrs trek:

    Trek from Thame to Khumjung, and it takes about five hours. We retrace our route down the Bhote Kosi Valley towards Namche and branch off to follow a quiet trail to Khumjung. It is a picturesque village, which also has its own Gompa at the top end of town. Here we can have excellent views of Thamserku, Kantega, Tawache and Ama Dablam. Overnight at a mountain lodge.  

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Khumjung
    • Altitude: 3,790m
  • Day 07 Trek from Khumjung to Tengboche (3,867m), 5 to 6 hrs trek:

    Trek from Khumjung to Tengboche which takes about five to six hours. The trail descends gently for early one hour to Sanasa (3,550m.). Now we have a glimpse of first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Passing by several villages and numerous teashops, the trail descends steeply to a bridge over the river Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga (3,250m.).The village has an excellent place for lunch and we can take a short rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche. Although exhausting due to the zigzag path, the trek has numerous attractions like rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds chirping and superb mountain scenery making our trek exciting. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region. Overnight at a mountain lodge.  

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Tengboche
    • Altitude: 3,867m
  • Day 08 Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), 4 to 5 hrs trek:

    Mostly downhill today it will take us 4 to 5 hours, there is a steep climb for about an hour before we encounter the scenic walk back into Namche. From Khumjung we can pass through Khunde where we may enjoy a visit to the little monastery if you haven’t already. Overnight at a mountain lodge.  

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Namche Bazaar
    • Altitude: 3,440m
  • Day 09 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding, 4 hrs trek:

    A four hour walk, today we are descending steeply for the first half then on to Phakding, where we will spend the night. Overnight at guest house.  

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Phakding
  • Day 10 Trek from Phakding to Lukla, 3 to 4 hrs trek:

    This is our final day trekking; it will take us around 3 to 4 hours to Lukla. This evening we will have a farewell ceremony with our guides and porters where you will be able to sample some Chang and try some Sherpa dancing. Overnight at guest house.  

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Lukla
  • Day 11 Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,350m):

    We will be on an early flight back this morning to Kathmandu, transferring to hotel, rest of the time will be on your own. In the evening join a farewell dinner with live culture show to celebrate Everest Sherpa cultural trek. Overnight at hotel. 

    • Meals: BLD
    • Accommodation: Teahouse/guest house
    • Place: Kathmandu
    • Altitude: 1,350m
  • Day 12 Final Departure:

    After breakfast, transfer to international airport for your flight back to home. We wish you have a safe and sound flight and see you again in the future. 

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