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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Kathmandu
Our representative will be waiting for you at Kathmandu airport and meet you upon your arrival. Take a private transfer to the hotel for checking in. You can spend the rest of the free time strolling around Kathmandu Durbar Square, admire its rich World Heritage Sites, or just stay at your hotel to get away from the jet lag.
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Day 2: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2652m, 3 Hrs Walk)
Today, the representative will pick you up and escort you to the airport for your flight to Lukla. As soon as you reach Lukla airport, your trekking guide, who will accompany you all along the trekking way, will meet you and start your trekking journey to Phakding. You will first walk towards the Ghat Village and the valley of Dudh Koshi River, originating from Mount Everest Area. Crossing the river and reaching the point, you will stay overnight at Phakding.
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- Phakding
Day 3: Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3445m, 5-6 Hrs Walk)
After breakfast, follow your guide to walk along the Dudh Koshi River, and you will reach Benkar and Jorsale. Stop for lunch at the point between two bridges near the confluence of Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi rivers. You may get your first sight of Mt Everest with 8848 meters.
Continue 2 hours' climb to Namche Bazaar, which is the gateway to all famous expeditions to Khumbu Himal Peaks, as well as the trading center of the Sherpas of the region.
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- Namche Bazaar
Day 4: Namche Bazaar
This is an acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. We suggest you climb up to the Sagarmatha National Park. Sagarmatha in Nepali means Everest, the highest peak in the world, recognized as a world natural heritage site by UNESCO. The park includes seven peaks, the heights of which are all over 7000m, with a number of glaciers and barranca, rare species etc. You also can visit a museum displaying the history and the culture of Sherpa.
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- Namche Bazaar
Day 5: Namche Bazaar - Thyangboche (3855m, 6 Hrs Walk)
This morning, head for the big Chorten on the Khumjung/ Sangnasa trail with the trekking guide, high above the Dudh Koshi. Descend steeply to a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga. Later, hike up to Thyangboche (Tengboche) for the overnight stay.
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- Thyangboche
Day 6: Thyangboche - Dingboche (4360m, 6 Hrs Walk)
Make a short descent to Debuche, a small settlement. Descend to Imja Khola river and then climb up to Pandboche, a pleasant village with beautiful fields, housing the oldest monastery in the Khumbu (aka the Everest Region). You can view Ama Dablam shining with charm and majesty almost within touching distance.
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- Dingboche
Day 7: Dingboche - Chhukung (4730m, 4.5 Hrs Walk)
Today, continue your trekking to the Imja valley two hours away from Chhukung, a preferred place for trekkers and climbers attempting the Island Peak (6189m). The views from Chhukung are breathtaking with the southern slopes of Lhotse and Nuptse by the Lho Glacier and the Nup Glacier. The section of the hike will be one of the highlights of the whole trek.
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- Chhukung
Day 8: Chhukung - Lobuche (4928m, Approx. 7 Hrs Walk)
Move towards north for 40-50 minutes, and then reach a mani-prayer stupa. Walking along the trail, you will see the views of Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam and to the north Pokalde, Kongma Tse and the great wall of Nuptse. Walk about another 2 hours, stop at Dugla for lunch. Later, 1-hour steep climb will take you to the top, a perfect point to appreciate the views of Mt. Pumori and other snowed peaks of west Everest. After a short break, continue 1 to 2 hours’ trekking up to Lobuche.
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- Lobuche
Day 9: Lobuche - Gorekshep (5160m, 8 Hrs Walk)
Following the rocky moraine path, you can see an icy glacial pond and icebergs down below the Khumbu glacier. Arrive at Gorakshep (5160m), the location of the original Everest Base Camp, and then climb up to the Everest Base Camp (EBC, 5360m). Actually, EBC is not a specific site but semi-permanent camp of various expeditions selected during their attempt to ascend Everest. There is no view of Everest at EBC, but being there does give a sense of accomplishment of having visited the tallest mountain on earth. Ascend to Gorakshep for an overnight stay accompanied by the guide.
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- Gorekshep
Day 10: Gorekshep - Kalapatthar - Pheriche (4371m, 8-9 Hrs Walk)
Start for Kalapatthar in the early morning. Kalapatthar or Kala Patthar, means 'black rock' in Nepali and Hindi, which offers the most accessible close-up view of Everest. The splendid views of Everest, Nuptse and Changtse will be enlarged and more clear at the point. Later, descend back to Gorekshep and then Loboche. You guide will show you the way trekking down to Pheriche.
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- Pheriche
Day 11: Pheriche - Sangnasa (3597m, 6 Hrs Walk)
Walk down along the trail to Pandboche, and pass by Deboche afterwards, which offers charming views of Mount Khumbila. Continue the descent to Tengboche. After 1-hour steep climb from the bridge at Phungitenta, you will arrive at Sanasha for the overnight stay.
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- Sangnasa
Day 12: Sangnasa - Phakding (2652m, 6.5 Hrs Walk)
Today, you will pass by Khumjung, Syangboche, Namche, Jorsale and reach Phakding finally. On the way, the great views of Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku and other peaks will be included with your sight-seeing.
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- Phakding
Day 13: Phakding - Lukla (2860m, 3 Hrs Walk)
Trek back to Lukla from Phakding with your personal trekking guide in the early morning. Come back to the airstrip of Lukla, where there is lodge offered for your overnight stay.
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- Lukla
Day 14: Lukla - Kathmandu
Today, your driver will pick you up and escort you to the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu. Our representative will pick you up and send you to the hotel. After checking in, relax at your pace after these days' trekking journey.
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- Kathmandu
Day 15: Kathmandu, Departure
Spend some free time soaking up the charm of Kathmandu before the representative escorts you to the airport for your international flight home. Have a nice trip!
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