We commence our journey overland following the route of the first pioneers to Jiri a market town and the gateway to the Solu Kumbu region. The first few days are a push up through the beautiful alpine region of Solu on our way to the mountain air strip at Lukla. From Lukla we continue onwards amongst and alongside the regions famous inhabitants the legendary Sherpas. These hardy people have carved an existence since time immemorial from the frozen landscape. Passing through Sherpa villages and Monasteries along the way to our destination, Kalla Pattar. From Kala Patthar there are outstanding views of Everest along with Nuptse andLhotse. We trace back to Lukla for our flight to Kathmandu.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu (1350m.) to Jiri (1905) about 188 km which takes about nine hours.
Day 02: Trek from Jiri (1905m.) to Deurali (2705m.)
Day 03: Trek from Deurali (2705m.) to Sete (2400m.).
Day 04: Trek from Sete (2400m.) to Junbesi (2675m.)
Day 05: Rest day at Junbesi and hang around
Day 06: Trek from Junbesi (2675m.) to Nunthala (2200m.)
Day 07: Trek from Nunthala (2200m.) to Bupsa (2350m.)
Day 08: Trek from Bupsa (2350m.) to Surkey (2400m.)
Day 09: Trek from Surkey (2400m.) to Phakding (2652m.)
Day 10: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.)
Day 11: Rest at Namche Bazar for acclimatization
Day 12: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3850 m.)
Day 13: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4350m.)
Day 14: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization
Day 15: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930 m.)
Day 16: Trek from Lobuche Gorakshep (5180m.)
Day 17: Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar (5545m.) and back to Pheriche (4250m
Day 18: Trek from Pheriche to Tyangboche (3867 m.)
Day 19: Trek from Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 20: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m)
Day 21: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu
