15 Day Thyangboche Trek

This trek into the Everest country is a short one and that is intended as an introduction to the Khumbu area. It is also for those not able or sure about trekking into the mountains, but at the same time want to get a ‘feel’ of the Himalayan air and savor the scenery. The trek to Namche and Thyangboche is a popular want we are likely to encounter ‘highly traffic’. For the trekker on his first high altitude trip, this acts as an assurance. Of course the sight of Everest and the surrounding peaks makes it all the more worthwhile.

Day 01: Kathmandu (1357 m)
Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu
Free for private excursions.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding
Fly to Lukla, Lukla (2800m) is situated on a hill above the Dudh Kosi river. Leaving Lukla, the trail descends gradually passing above the large village of Chaunrikaka (2680m) and on through small villages, fields and forests following a wide well constructed path. After Kusum Drargka, a large stream, the trail crosses the Dudh Koshi river at Phakding (2652m). The total walking time between Lukla and Phakding is 3 hours. ( Our entire trip to Everest area in Sagarmatha National Park has been planned is such a way so as to minimize the risk of ‘High altitude sickness’. Please do not hesitate to tell your trek guide. In the first two days you are likely to fee little uneasy due to the altitude). Overnight camp at Phakding.

Day 04: Phakding-Namche Bazaar
From Phakding the trail follows the western bank of Dudh Kosi passing through forests of Blue Pine until it reaches the villages of Benkar (2700m). From here the trail crosses to the eastern bank of the Dudh Kosi, and climbs gently to the village of Chumoa.Between here and the next village of Monjo (2800m) the trail drops steeply to cross Monjo Khola. From Monjo the trail crosses a small rock saddle and then descends abruptly to recross the Dudh Kosi at Jorsale (2804 m). Beyond Jorsale the trail undulates up until the confluence with Bhote Kosi is reached. From here the Khumbu region begins. Above the bridge the trail zigzags up 300m of the steep spur between the two rivers through sparse forest. From the top of the spur, Mt. Everest can be seen rising above Nuptse-Lhotse wall. The next section of the trail climbs less steeply, transferring above the Bhote Kosi until Namche Bazaar (3440m) is reached.Namcha Bazaar is a market town, where every Saturday morning traders from lower altitude sell goods to sherpas. Most of the trading is over by mid-day and the traders return to their villages. The total walking time is 6-7 hours. Overnight at camp.

Day 05: Namche Bazaar
Acclimatization is important so today we will spend the day here. We can explore Namche Bazaar. We can also visit the Mendelphu Hill from where we can have an excellent view of Sagarmatha. Overnight at camp.

Day 06: Namche-Thyangboche
From Namche we will climb about 350m towards the twin village of Khunde and Khumbjung. The trail climb steeply until it reaches the edge of Syangboche airstrip. We climb the hill side for a short distance and then take the trail going to Khumbjung (3790m). At Khumbjung Gompa is the ‘scalp’ of the Yeti. From Khumbjung the trail goes down till it meets the main trail between Namche Bazaar and Thyangboche (3876 m) at Sarnasa. We will descend gradually to Teshinga, they climb steeply to Phunki Thanghka (3250m). From here the trail climbs steadily to the saddle on which Thyangboche Monastery is located. From here we can see Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and Amadablam. Probably one of the best view point in the world!The total walking time will be about 6 to 7 hours.Overnight at camp.

Day 07: Thyangboche-Jorsale
We will start descending today. We will take the direct route to Namche Bazaar and then to Jorsale. From Namche it is a steep descent to Jorsale.Overnight at camp.

Day 08: Jorsale-Lukla
The trail from Jorsale follow an upward route as far as Chablung, then turns off the village of Chaunrikaka towards Lukla. Here we will spend our last night under canvas. Overnight at camp.

Day 09: Lukla-Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu from Lhasa.Afternoon free for individual activities.Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Kathmandu
Free for individual activities.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11: Kathmandu-Chitwan
After breakfast depart for Chitwan by vehicle.Afternoon- Elephant ride in the National Park. Overnight at Lodge.

Day 12: Chitwan
Full day jungle activities.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13: Chitwan
Day at leisure.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14: Chitwan-Kathmandu
After breakfast leave for Kathmandu. Total distance is about 150km and the time taken will be about 5 hours. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15: Kathmandu
Free until Departure.