Day 01: Arrival
in Kathmandu [1,338m/4,389ft].
Upon your
arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport you will transfer to the hotel by
our airport representative. After your freshness we will have talk about
your trekking plan in the hotel or our office. You will meet your guide also.
You can ask your question about the trek. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Full day Sightseeing
Tours around Kathmandu Valley.
After your
breakfast we will start sightseeing tour with our excellent tour guide.
Including Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Monkey Temple(Swyambhunath
Stupa), Kathmandu Durbar Squre, Patan Durbar Squre etc. In the tour you have to
chances to learn historical, cultural and traditional background of Nepal.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Flight
to Lukla [2,848m/9,344ft] and trekking to Phakding [2,652m/8,700ft] 3-4 hours.
After
having breakfast, you will transfer to airport with our guide to catch your
flight to lukla. The exciting flight takes 45 minutes. The flight will pass
through the stream valleys and most amazing mountains which makes it a
unforgettable & major experience to you. After landing your flight in Lukla
your trekking will start to Phakding which takes 3/4 hours walking. Through
this episode you can explore stunning view of Mt Kusum Kangaru(6367m) and Mt
Nupla(5885m). Stay overnight at hotel in Phakding.
Day 04: Phakding to Namche
Bazaar [3,440m/11,280ft] 5-6 hours.
Today,
your trek will start after your breakfast to Namche Bazaar. The path follows
the wonderful forests and Sherpa villages by passage through the Dudh Koshi
valley. Along the trial, you can explore brilliant view of Thamserku(6608m),
Kusum Kangru(6369m), Nuptse (7879 m) and the world highest mountain Mt
Everest(8848m). Namche is the extra special place to build out how to leisurely
walk from the bosses the watchmen. Namche Bazaar is known as a charming
mountain town as well as the capital of Sherpa’s Peoples. Stay overnight at
hotel.
Day 05: Rest day in Namche
Bazaar [3,440m/11,280ft].
Today you
will have a free day in Namche Bazaar an enormous village that is the business
center of the Khumbu. Khumjung is another place to explore; you can be there
after your short hiking from Namche Bazaar. You can visit attractive Chinese
market, Sherpa village and of course you will get enjoy with the brilliant
views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Mt. Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Kwangde,
and Mt. Nuptse. Stay overnight at hotel in Namche.
Day 06:
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phorse Village [3,810m/ 12,496ft] 5-6 hours.
You must
have enjoyed the prior night for certain in this amazing place. Today our
journey starts through the regular ups and downs towards Phorse Village.
Duration of trekking, you can take pleasure in superb views of Mt. Everest,
Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and close up scenery view of Thamserku. After 5–6
hours of trek, we reach at Phorse Village where we stay for this night.
Day 07:
Trekking from Phorse Village to Machermo [4,470m/14,663ft] 4-5 hours.
After
taking breakfast we travel towards Machermo, our destination being nearer day
by day. Crossing throughout various deferment bridges, we try to make our
trekking more easily by commenting on the nature. Wildlife such as mountain
goats, pheasants, and the mysterious musk deer seem more childlike. Stay
overnight at tea-house.
Day 08: Trekking from Machermo to Gokyo
[4,800m/15,744ft] 4-5 hours.
After
having breakfast we will take you to one of the most attractive places in the
country. We cross by a ridge named Chorten which is a wonderful position for
gaining views of both down the valley and of the Mt Thamserku, Mt. Kangtega and
Cho-Oyu as well. Our curiosity ends after we arrive at Gokyo and look at the
nature around Gokyo. Stay overnight at teahouse.
Day 09: Gokyo Valley- Climb Gokyo RI
[5,357m/17,570ft] and hike to fifth lake. 5 – 6 hours.
We go up
the Gokyo valley today. The day is really designed for acclimatization but, it
is not safe to stay at rest for the entire day. So we make a short and easy
sightseeing by climbing Gokyo RI. Then we hike to the fifth lake and stay
overnight there.
Day 10: Trek from Gokyo to Dole that takes 3 -
4 hours.
After having breakfast we continue our journey to Dole. As a warm up, we trek for
only 3 – 4 hours this day that takes us to Dole. Stay overnight at tea-house
Day 11: Trek from Dole to Namche. 4 – 5 hours.
Today’s
our journey is mostly downwards making steep descents. Major attractions of
today are beautiful plants, great quantity of animals, birds and green forests
of Rhododendron. After trekking about 4 – 5 hours, we would certainly get
tired. So we stay at lodge in Namche Bazaar and get a shower and get
comfortable in most possible ways.
Day 12: Trek back from Namche Bazaar to Lukla [2,848m/9,344ft].
Today your trek will
start after having a breakfast in Namche. We will walk though pine and
rhododendron forests with the views of distance snow-covered mountains before
arriving Phakding. Enjoying the green view around and passing throughout the
unbelievable mountain panorama and local Sherpa village access in Lukla. You'll
have moment to leisurely walk around the local areas. In the evening you can
enjoy a classic Nepalese dinner and cultural show in Namche Bazaar.
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla.
The
exciting flight takes 45 minutes. The flight will pass through the stream
valleys and most amazing mountains which makes it an unforgettable & major
experience to you. After landing your flight in Kathmandu we will pick you to
the hotel and you have a free time. And in evening we will offer you farewell
dinner with cultural show. Then back to hotel and stay overnight.
Day 14: Free day in Kathmandu [1,338m/4,389ft].
Today you have a free time for the rest. You can go for a short
sightseeing tour or do shopping. In evening we will offer you farewell
dinner with cultural show. Then back to hotel and stay overnight.
Day 15: Final Departure to International Airport.
With remarkable memories taken, we announce an end to our wonderful
holiday in Nepal. Our representatives will leave you to the airport to catch
your flight before 3 hours of scheduled flight time on your ticket.
Information of passport and visas
You must to have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date of your trips. You can easily get visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuwan International Airport). Nepalese visas cost is USD 25 for 15 days & USD 40 for 30 days.
Information of money & credit card
In Nepal you have to pay 3.5 % credit card commission as per Nepal’s Bank rules, on your payable amount of the total cost. So, please be positive that you bring some cash in USD to pay us. The same, for your extra expenses as well which are not included in our cost. We would like to request you not to change your money in the Airport expect your emergency case. You get the exchange rate is very low there. Our office well provides you the facility to exchange your money. Or, you can change from Money Changers or bank as well. Master Card, Visa Card, Paypal also accepted in major shopping center and in most of the tourist class hotels.
Bring required personal/official document
We want to suggest that to bring some of the required documents like valid passport, 4 extra passport sized photographs (for trekking permits), your travel insurance, airline tickets and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon arrival at Kathmandu. For details information about the required official papers don't be hesitate to ask us.
Case of flight delay
Flight by plane and helicopter are might be cancellations or delay cause of bad weather in remote areas. Some other times, operational complication may occur which is more possible to happen in Everest Region- Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight, Annapurna region- Pokhara – Jomsom – Pokhara flight, Dolpa, Simikot , Jumla region etc. As these flights have some problem with fixed schedule, it is also suggested to carry extra money for food and accommodations. Trekking in the remote areas, especially during unusual season, you’re advised to keep extra days to prepare with some delays and avoid frustrating result. In case of delay in flight previous to trek departure or at the end of the trek, you need to manage your accommodation and food costs by yourself.
About your travel insurance
We request to all our valued clients to make and bring your complete travel insurance package. Your insurance must cover against medical, emergency evacuation, personal accident, trip cancellation, natural calamity, lost of gears, theft or damage your baggage etc.
Electricity Crisis Problem in Nepal
It is difficult to told you that Nepal has an electricity problem because Nepal is 2nd richest country in water resource but it is true Nepal still facing the problem. It means there is electricity off for some hours in day and night time. Most of the hotels in Kathmandu, Pokhara and other cities are possible to have no battery backup. In that case Air condition may not work and, sometimes, TV and other electric utensils may not run. Some hotels have possible to run the TV and AC as well. But, only few of them are lies in this standard category.
So, be organized for this while you are traveling in Nepal. For that situation, we suggested you to bring the flashlight with extra batteries.
Clothing and Equipment for Traveling in Mountains of Nepal
Trekking in the Mountains require to arrangement of equipment as you have to find yourself comfortable at higher altitude of Mountains. The basic clothing items are listed here please notice that.
Personal Equipment
- Down jacket or sweater.
- Wind/Water proof jacket (opt).
- Down vest and/or jacket (opt)
- Gloves (2 pairs).
- Sun hat or scarf.
- Sunglasses with UV protection.
- T-shirts minimum 2.
- Underwear (3).
- Hiking shorts (2).
- Lightweight cotton long pants.
- Light & Expedition weight thermal bottoms.
- Wool pants.
- Waterproof pants.
- Thin, lightweight internal socks (4).
- Thick, warm wool Trekking/Hiking socks (4).
- Hiking boots with extra laces.
- Camp shoes or sandals.
Other Necessary Equipment
- Sleeping bag at least rated to zero degrees F.
- Head light with extra bulbs and batteries.
- Basic First Aid Kit (Normal Medicine e.g. Sitamol, Diamox etc.)
- Large plastic bags to keep dry inside items of trek bag.
- Trekking Bag (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches is OK).
- Water bottles (2).
- Toilet paper.
- Small washable towel.
*We manage all camping equipment for the Camping Trekking.
Can I buy/rent equipment in Kathmandu
Yes, you can do that but it is not actually required to spend large amount of your money to buy extra equipment and clothing earlier to your trip because most of the trekking equipment can be hired from Trekking shops within Kathmandu. Most of the gear is locally contrived. Some Chinese equipment are possible to be more expensive but qualitative. You can take Sleeping bag and down jacket easily on rent. Each item can be rented for less than USD 1 per day. You have to manage other items buying them yourself. Surely these items are more possible to be cheaper than those in your Country or hometown. We will display all the necessary equipment you need on the second day of your arrival.
How to book my trip
First choose the trip which you want to do? Then contact us through mail or phone, email is more effective and clear as well, after getting your email or call we will process for your booking. To confirm your booking, we need 20% amount of your total amount the payment can be made throughout the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa Card) or through online money transfers also Western Unions, Money Gram or others. After we get the 20% amount your booking will be confirmed and you will get the official booking and payment receipt from us. The rest amount you can pay after arrival at our office or hotel.