Today we are going to visit four of the UNESCO world heritage listed sites in Kathmandu Valley. After breakfast, we start for Kathmandu valley city tour which includes the UNESCO heritage site in the City valley. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrims’ sites for Hindus all over the world and It is the temple of Lord Shiva, the temple where the dead bodies are criminated on the Bagmati River. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the biggest stupas in Asia and holiest Buddhist Pilgrims and famous tourist destination in City Valley and It is also famous for over 50 Tibetan gompas or monasteries. Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the places of the ancient king palace who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhunath(Monkey Temple) is located in the heart of the City valley and It is another famous tourist destination and holiest Buddhist pilgrims in Kathmandu Valley.

Early morning our guide and staff will pick you from your hotel for the short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport, after security formalities board in a small aircraft (Dornier / Twin Otter or similar plane) where scenic flight with views of the Himalayan range of mountains includes Everest, then landing in Lukla at Tenzing-Hillary airport. From here after a short refreshing morning break continue to walk on a gradual easy trail with a down-hill and gradual path with few short ups to reach the first overnight stop in Phakding village, a nice Sherpa village situated above near Dudh-Kosi River.

A slow and easy morning walks towards Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, with time here crossing the bridge to reach at Jorsalle the last village before Namche Bazaar with possible lunch stop, an afternoon walk on river bed within the forested area with a climb to last and high bridge that reaches you at famous and colorful Namche Bazaar after walking strenuous uphill on winding trail facing views of peaks. At Namche transfer into the nice and cozy lodge, with time to wander around the shops and streets of interesting Namche Bazaar, the hub and main town or large village of Khumbu area where colourful and busy Saturday market held once a week

Rest day in Namche for acclimatization before heading higher areas, where short walks take you up at viewpoint and towards Everest View Hotel of near four hours walks both ways, rewards you with an excellent panorama of mountains with Everest and magnificent Amadablam. At Namche visit the interesting museum with much information of Khumbu Sherpa, culture, flora-fauna as well of mountaineering expedition history with the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

After a pleasant and enjoyable time at Namche, morning walk leads to a short climb and then on good wide trail facing views of Everest and Amadablam with an array of peaks, as our route leads into woodland then descend towards Imjatse River to reach a small place in Phunke-Tenga, possible lunch stop in the middle of a wood. Afternoon climb into forested areas facing views of Kangtenga-Tharmasarku and other peaks as walk brings at a wide-open plateau in Thyangboche with its beautiful colourful Buddhist monastery, with time to visit the interior of the monastery where you can witness monks and priest on religious activities with prayer. A scenic spot surrounded by high peaks with views of Everest and magnificent looking Amadablam amidst a forest of rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-juniper-birch and fir tree lines, truly a great place for an overnight stop. In the month of October-November great colourful festival takes place called Mani-Rimdu with mask dancers by monks of the monastery.

Morning catching the views of surrounding peaks, where walk leads downhill to Dingboche, within the green forested area and further walk to reach Imjatse River and then cross over a steel bridge, from here end of tree lines as walk leads into windswept dry and arid country to reach Pangboche. The last permanent village on route Everest base camp where other settlement with Many good lodges to cater needs of travellers and trekkers. Slowly walk leads past Pangboche heading higher with ups and down to a river, with the last climb of the day for an hour to reach a scenic Imjatse valley at Dingboche facing North Side of Amadablam with views of Island Peak towards east direction.

ascend the windy trail to passing the beautiful village Chhukung Village set on the Imjatse valley.

Chhukung Ri 5,550 meter is being open from the year 2015 for the free trekking peak which used to be an NMA peak required climbing permits to scale it. Don’t require any specific climbing gear and skills to summit this trekking peak. The view of Mt. Nuptse, Lhotse, Makalu, Baruntse, Amadablam, Cholaste, Thamerku, Kantega and Tawache peak is simply breathtaking.

The route leads for another absolute wilderness away from the main trekking area, the trek follows the upper moraine. We walk carefully to climb and cross the glacier and reach nearby the Nuptse wall. Steady climb toward the Kongmala pass 5535 meters the highest pass on our trip, the walk leads higher up and then descending towards the glacier pong and the walk leads to the Lobuche village.

Adventure today leads to our goal at Everest base camp, as morning walk follows a flat valley with a slow climb to reach further and then a steep climb to reach a ridge near above Khumbu glacier. As the walk continues over rocky moraines and ice to reach scenic flat areas at Gorak-Shep located at the bottom of Kalapathar and Mt. Pumori on route Everest base camp, at Gorak-Shep with a short break. From Gorakshep heading further east to reach to reach highlight destination at Everest Base Camp with marvellous views of Khumbu Ice-Falls, glaciers looking above peaks of Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse, in high mountaineering season of April to May this grand spot flooded with tents of expeditions. After an exciting time achieving our target walk back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop before heading downhill back to Lukla with a climb of Kalapathar.

Early morning before breakfast climb on a top rocky hill above 5,545 m to reach the highest spot of the adventure Kalapattar, where you will be rewarded with a glorious panorama of giant surrounding peaks with close views of Everest and Mt. Pumori. After a great wonderful moment descend back to Gorakshep for breakfast and then carry on trekking down to Lobuche walking further to reach a high point above Thugla, where our route diverts towards Dzongla at the base of Chola Pass, close to Cholatse peak for an overnight stop, in this remote and quiet place.

One of the big day of the adventure, crossing high Cho-la pass also spelt as Tsho-la where morning leads to steep-up to cross over a glacier on the eastern side then slowly with enough time for rest reaching the top of Cho-la. The top located at 5,367 m, can be challenging sometimes to cross in snow conditions, offers views of high peaks with Cholatse and its glacier and then descend carefully to Thangnag for overnight stop after crossing over the second pass of the adventure.

After a great adventure crossing over Cho-la pass where morning leads to an easy walk following on the main Gokyo trail and beneath Ngozumba glacier. Slowly walk leads at Gokyo Lake also called Dudh Pokhari at the bank of the shore where summer settlement of Gokyo located at above 4,700 meters high.

Morning an optional hike to Gokyo Ri above 5,483 m another highlight of the adventure, Gokyo Ri offers a stunning panorama of world’s highest peaks from Mt. Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Cholatse, Taweche and to the east Mt. Makalu. After a grand vista descends to Gokyo facing awesome views with a free afternoon to relax preparation for next and last high pass of the adventure over Renjo-La.

Starting early before dawn walk beside the main Gokyo lake to reach the base of Renjo-la, where our last adventure leads to a steep climb for few hours to reach the top of Renjo-la, rewards you with a fantastic panorama of high peaks. With time for a break to enjoy the views then descend towards few small icy ponds walking over the rocky moraine and on the grassy path with a long downhill to reach at Lunden for an overnight stop, Lunden a small isolated spot which is on route to Thame as well towards high Nangpa-la pass that leads to Tibet border.

Today a gentle and pleasant walk after completing all three high passes of the adventure, starting with gradual descend to reach past several Yak grazing areas and shelters of herders to reach Bhote Kosi river coming from Tibetan side at Marlung small farm village. Slowly walk leads on the good trail of few hours reaching at the remote and quaint village of Thame, on the least visited area by other trekkers, at Thame with time to visit its interesting monastery one of the oldest around Khumbu area believed to be of more than 600 years.

From Thame, an easy walk with few short and ups and on near flat ground and then further to reach Thamo village where hydro plant of Khumbu situated, a nice moderate farm village, after Thamo back into green vegetation and tree lines as good walk, takes you back at Namche Bazaar for last night in Khumbu before Lukla.

Our last final day of the adventure with long day treks to reach Lukla starting with descending to reach a river valley and at Sagarmatha National Park entrance and exit to Monjo village, where walk continues past Phakding with last short climb to reach at last overnight stay in Lukla before flying back to Kathmandu.

As per flight time for Kathmandu, morning with last breakfast within Khumbu and at Lukla, then transfer to air terminal named after Tenzing and Hillary, first to conquer Mt. Everest in 1953. As per the flight schedule board in a smaller aircraft for sweeping short air journey to reach Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your respective hotels.

Free Day in Kathmandu for other activities (Optional day for bad weather & flight missed from Lukla)

Our representative transfers you to the Kathmandu airport to catch your returning flight back home. Thank you for Travelling with Churen Himal Treks and Tours. Airport drop by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.