Tour Plan
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Day 01 - Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
Whatever time you arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be welcomed by one of our airport representatives. He will help you get transferred to your Hotel. There are no planned activities for the day, so you may check into your Hotel and relax. Tour plans and programs will be provided to you later.
Overnights stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 02 - Kathmandu to Lukla Flight and Phakding
Altitude: 2,800m/9184ft (Lukla) and 2,652m/8,698ft (Phakding)
Flight time: 35 min
Walking Distance: 8 km (3 hrs)
Today, you will be flying to Lukla. You will be dropped to the airport by an early flight to Lukla. The short flight presents attractive views of the mountain peaks. From Lukla, you will make your way to Phakding, a beautiful settlement situated at the edge of Khumbu’s Dudh Koshi River Valley. Along the way, you can catch amazing glimpse of the Kusum Kanguru Peak.
Overnight stay at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 03 - Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft
Walking Distance: 10-12km (7 hrs)
From Phakding, you will be travelling to Monjo, the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park. On the way, we pass through thick woodlands of pine and rhododendrons. Following the trail, you will pass by small settlements along the way, like Tok Tok and Jorsale. Crossing Dudh Koshi River via suspension bridge, you will hike uphill towards the famous Himalayan town called Namche Bazaar which is a historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchange salt, dried meat and textiles.
Overnight stay at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 04 - Namche Bazaar - Day Hike (Everest View Hotel and Khumjung/Khunde)
This day is reserved for acclimatization. Namche Bazaar is the commercial hub of Khumbu. From Namche, you can watch amazing views of the Everest peak and many other neighboring Himalayan peaks as well, like the Thamserku, the Kongdi RI and the Ama Dablam among others. You can visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and the Everest Photo Gallery here. Moreover, you can also hike up to the Syangboche Airstrip that is located above the town. From Syangboche, you can catch good views of Namche below as well as the Himalayan peaks that surround the town in the distance. Likewise, you can visit to the Everest View Hotel, which boasts views of Everest peaks through all of its windows.
Overnight stay at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 05 - Namche to Lukla (2800m) 7-8 hrs
You will head back to Lukla from Namche as done before. It is ornamented with prayer flags, Chortens, Mani walls and Gompas. The gushing of the Dudh Koshi River will once again ring while you cross it via suspension bridges. After gradual ascending from Cheplung, you’ll reach Lukla for the night to stay at.
Overnight stay at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 06 - Lukla to Kathmandu
You will have a short flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu. You can see the peaks once again for the last time before you land at the bustling city. You will be taken to your Hotel from the airport.
Overnight stay at the Hotel. Breakfast included.
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Day 07 - Farewell
The airport representative of our team will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport around 3 hours before your scheduled flight. You will depart from Nepal with the most memorable experience.