The highlight of this trek is the Tengboche Monastery located at an altitude of 3860m. Built in 1919, the Tengboche monastery is a spectacular structure and a strong symbol of Sherpa Buddhist religion and culture. The monastery survived an earthquake in 1934 and a fire in 1989. With funds raised from international well-wishers and Sherpas, the present monastery was rebuilt from scratch.
Getting up to Tengboche, you will encounter several villages and sites of cultural and religious importance of the Sherpa people. Khumjung is a peaceful and idyllic village with potato fields and also the site of the first of the “Schools for the Sherpas” built by Sir Edmund Hillary. The founder of Sherpa Trekking Service (STS), Mr. Kalden Sherpa was sent to school in Kathmandu by Hillary to return and teach at the school established here. Namche is the commercial hub of the region and provides a wonderful vantage point to view the high Himalayas.
This trek designed for those who do not have the luxury of time but would like to get high up in the Everest Region to have views of the world’s tallest mountains. One can have a glimpse of the Everest (8848m) and other beautiful giants like Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse (8501m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Kwangde (6011m) and Thamserku (6623m) – are visible.
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Duration of Trip: |
8 days |
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Number of trekking Days: |
7 days |
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Best Time of the year to go: |
September to December and February to May |
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Highest Point (altitude): |
Tengboche (3860m) |
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Trip Grade (level of difficulty): |
Moderate-Difficult |
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Type of Activity: |
Trekking on average 4-4.5 hours per day |
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Type of Accommodation: |
Local Tea houses/ Lodges |
Detailed Itinerary
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Itinerary |
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Day 01 |
Fly to Lukla (2850m), Trek to Phakding (2780m) – approx 3.5 hrs |
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Day 02 |
Trek to Namche (3440m) – approx 4.5-5 hrs Five hours of uphill and downhill trekking to Namche Bazaar (3440 M), the trading center of Sherpa-Land. Shaped like a horseshoe, Namche is the greatest mountain amphitheater on earth. The Everest (8848m) is viewed for the first time and other Himalayan giants - Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse (8501m), Ama Dablam (6812m), Kwangde (6011m) and Thamserku (6623m) – are visible. Overnight teahouse |
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Day 03 |
Acclimatization trek Namche to Khumjung (3780m) – approx 2-3 hrs Visit Namche Bazaar, the main trading center for Sherpas, and 2-3 hrs day trek to Khumjung to visit the school built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the local monastery that houses the yeti’s scalp and the local hospital in adjoining village, Khunde. Stay overnight in Khumjung or return to Namche. Overnight teahouse |
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Day 04 |
Trek to Tengboche (3860m) – approx 4-4.5 hrs Gain some height to reach the ultimate goal of this trip- Tengboche - located at an altitude of 3860m. Explore the Tengboche monastery, and surroundings. Spectacular views of Mt. Ama Dablam (6812m) can be had from Tengboche. Overnight teahouse |
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Day 05 |
Descent Trek to Namche (3440m) – approx 4-5 hrs |
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Day 06 |
Descent Trek to Monjo (2840m) – approx 4-5 hrs Begin descent trek downhill from Tengboche heading down to Monjo. Overnight teahouse |
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Day 07 |
Descent Trek to Lukla (2850m) – approx 3.5 hrs |
| Day 08 | Fly Lukla to Kathmandu After breakfast at the lodge, take a morning flight back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. |
SERVICE INCLUDED
1. Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight including domestic airport taxes
2. 1 Sherpa English speaking Sirdar and assistant guides as necessary
3. Necessary Porters to carry your baggage for your entire trek days
4. Local Trekking Crew Insurance and General Medical Kit
5. Sleeping Bags, carry all duffel bags and down jackets (as required).
6. Everest National Park fees and TAAN Fees
7. 3 Freshly prepared Semi-Western style Meals a day (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
8. Accommodation for the entire trek days in clean and comfortable local lodges/tea houses with attached bathrooms where available
SERVICE EXCLUDED
1. Alcoholic Beverages + soft drinks + mineral water.
2. Liabilities of Loss, Theft, Damage
3. Rescue Operation by any means of Transportation.
4. Personal Warm Clothing such as Jackets, Pants, Boots etc.
5. Personal Expenses.
6. Tipping etc.
For futher questions and cost of this trek, please email us at challenge@sts.wlink.com.np