The Khumbu Traverse ( 24 Days / 23 Nights ) Best Season: Mid-September to Mid - June
 

This is "the grand tour" of the Dudh Kosi river valley, the Khumbu valley and the Imja river valley. This  strenuous trek starts with that still “eye opening flight” into Lukla – a 450 meter long airstrip with a 60 m elevation difference between the two ends of the runway!  Trek through the villages of Namche, Thame, Khumjung/Khunde to Phortse, Then trek up the Dudh Kosi river valley to the Gokyo Lake at the bottom of the Ngozumba glacier. Cross over the Cho La (La = Pass) 5420 m. making a circuit of Tawache (6367 m.) and Cholatse  (6440 m.) to Dzongla. Then trek up the Khumbu valley through Lobuje to Gorakshep. Setting off from Gorakshep you ascend Kalapattar from where superb views of Mt. Everest are available and then trek back to Lobuje. A detour to Chukung in the Imja river valley and you start your journey back to Lukla via Dingboche, Thyangboche and eventually Namche Bazaar and finally to Kathmandu
Strenuous trekking is continuously rewarded with dramatic Himalayan scenes, including four of the world’s highest peaks: Cho Oyu (8153 m.), Makalu (8463 m.), Lhotse (8500 m.) and Everest (8850 m.).
Breathtaking mountain vistas are complemented by visits to Sherpa villages, homes and monasteries offering you an insight into the quiet but, culturally vibrant Sherpa way of life.

Package Cost 2991
Single Supplement US$ 379.00
 
LEVEL: Strenuous
For healthy and fit adults. May involve travel over difficult terrain and / or travel in altitudes in excess of 4500 m. and may involve crossing multiple high altitude passes.
 
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Itinerary
 
Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu. Depending on the arrival time of your flight sightseeing of Kathmandu.
Day 02 ast minute preparations for your trek or if you are sufficiently prepared then sightseeing of Patan Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath and Bodhnath.
Day 03 Transfer to airport, fly to Lukla (2860 m), trek to Phakding.
Day 04 Trek to Namche (3440 m.
Day 05 Trek to Thame (3800 m.).
Day 06 Trek to Khumjung (3790 m.).
Day 07 Trek to Dole
Day 08 Trek to Machhermo (4465 m.)
Day 09 Machhermo for acclimatization
Day 10 Trek to Gokyo (4750 m.).
Day 11 Explore the Gokyo area
Day 12 Trek to Thagnag (4700 m.)
Day 13 Cross Cho La Pass (5420) and camp at Dzongla (4830 m.).
Day 14 Trek to Lobuje (4960 m.)
Day 15 Trek to Gorakshep (5164 m.).
Day 16 HIke up to Kala Pattar (5645 m.) and trek back to Lobuje
Day 17 Trek to Chhukhung Valley (4730 m.).
Day 18 Trek to Dingboche (4530 m.).
Day 19 Trek to Thyangboche (3867 m.).
Day 20 Trek to Namche (3440 m.)
Day 21 Trek to Lukla.
Day 22 Fly to Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time further sightseeing is possible.
Day 23 Spare day in Kathmandu to allow for possible domestic flight delays
Day 24 At an appointed time transfer to the airport for your departure from Nepal.