Everest Classic Trekking

This trek used to be only route for Everest region before the flight started to Lukla from Kathmandu in 1960s.  Now you can directly fly to Lukla and continue your trek to EBC. However, this Classic trekking route is quite unique, more like exploring the rural and mountainous regions of Everest region. 

Day 1 Kathmandu - Shivalaya (1767m)  12 hrs drive
The trip starts early morning from Kathmandu to Shivalaya. We continue driving through the amazing landscapes. After lunch in Mude we further drive through the Jungle of Jiri and reach to Shivalaya.  Spend the night that includes dinner at Guesthouse.
              
Day 2 Shivalaya – Kinja(1850mtr) 5hrs by walk
Early in the morning after breakfast start walking up the hill enjoying the beauty of nature, warm hospitality of local people and beautiful sunrise view. Within few hours walking we reach to Deurali (2705m) to Bhandar where we stop for lunch. After we again continue our walking across the river. Reaching upon Kinja we stay in the guesthouse.

Day 3 Kinja – Junbesi (2675m) 6hrs walk
Today once we start walking up the hill, we follow snow covered mountains. The trail goes through farming land, village and rhododendron jungle all the way to Lamjura pass (3550m) than we take a lunch break. After a while, we walk down to Junbesi. You can see many Buddhist praying flag and traditional prayer wheel on the way. Spend the night at Guest house.

Day 4 Junbesi – Nunthala (2500m) 6 hrs walk
Wake up in the morning, take a breakfast and then continue the trek. The trail goes down and cross the river then goes smoothly up green pasture to Salung where you can see couple of Mountains and tiny bushes and pass through couple of local Sherpa villages on the way. After crossing the river we reach in Ringmo where we stop for lunch. After the lunch the trail goes all the way up to Tacsindo danda where you can see view of mountains and down valley at a glance. Visit to a very interesting Tibetan monastery which is just 5 minutes walk from Tacsindo. Then walk all the way down to Nunthala. Spend the night in Guesthouse.

Day 5 Nunthala – Bupsa 5 hrs walk
The hike starts after breakfast, the trail goes gentle flat and down to Dudhkoshi which flows from Everest Base Camp. The path goes up to Kharikhola through the Ringmu village. Stop for lunch break. Then we continue the path through the village and climb up to Bupsa. Spend the night at Guesthouse.

Day 6 Bupsa - Surkhe 6hrs walk
After breakfast we start walking that goes steep up to Chutakla pass (2945 m) then goes flat to Paiya where we take Lunch. After continue walking for few hours we reach to Surke where we spend the night with dinner in guesthouse.

Day 7 Surke - Phakding(2650m) 4 hrs walk
Wake up in the morning, have breakfast and continue the trek to Phakding. We pass through the beautiful Sherpa village and beautiful mountains on our side. You may meet many other travellers today onward since most of the trekkers start their trek from Lukla after flying from Kathmandu. We stay in guesthouse in the evening.

Day 8 Phakding – Namche - 6-7 hours walk
Today the journey starts after breakfast. To reach Namche we have to walk through Tok-Tok, Mamju, Jorsalle. The journey from Phakding to Jorsalle is quite easy. There is Everest National Park at Manju so, we have to check in there as a first check point. Then after an hour walk along the bank of Dudkoshi River we reach at Jorsalle where we will have breakfast. There is no any shop available between Jorsalle to Namche. From Jorsalle after some minutes we have to cross Dudhkoshi River and bridge. After bridge there is steep up route we have to follow. If the weather is clear we can see Mount Everest from Thami danda. We can see many beautiful mountains, water falls, Mane on the way. Namche is situated at 8450m altitude so we feel cold out there. We can see different mountains from Namche. Namche is the biggest commercial area of Everest Region where we can find everything needed to Trekkers like internet facility, ATM. But sometimes due to technical reason ATM does not work. From every Friday to Saturday a special type of fair held here. Bakery café and Pub are also available in Namche.

Day 9: Acclimatization 
Today is the day for acclimatization, so you hik e as per your choice. If you want long hiking you can go to Thamo and Thame where you can se Edmund Hillary Nursery and you can also see Monastery and various mountains in Thame. Today at least you have to walk 8-9 hours up and down. We have lunch en route while hiking. For acclimatization we can take a short hike of 5-6 hours for which we have to walk steep up from Namche to Syangboche then to Everest View Hotel to Khumjung where lunch can be taken. At Khumjung we can also see Monastery and the school made by Sir Edmund Hilary. During this trekking we will get chance to see many beautiful mountains. You can also visit Sherpa Museum located at Namche. After a day hiking return to Namche, have dinnerand overnight. 

Day 10 Namche - Tangboche - 5- 6 hours walk  
Today the journey begins after breakfast as usual. Today we have to reach Tengboche from Namche through Sarasa, Phunki Tanga. We can walk easily from Namche to Phunki Tanga because the route is straight down. You will have lunch at Punki Tanga. After Phunki Tanga, the journey is steep up till Tangboche. During the journey you can view beautiful mountains and the traces of Buddhism culture and people. Tangboche is located at 3800m height. Tangboche is a small place consisting of 5 hotels. Internet facility is available here. It is the best spot to view Ama Dab lam Mountain .

Day 11 Tangboche- Dingboche - 5 hours walk 
Today the trekking starts after breakfast as usual. Tengboche is famous for Sunrise view. Today’s journey is down straight and straight up so can be done easily. Then follow down from Tengboche to  Dudhkoshi  then by walking at the bank of the river you will reach at Dingboche. Dingboche is the highest altitude place of Nepal where crops like potato are grown.

Day 12 Acclimatization 
Today is also for the acclimatization. You can hike according to your choice. For easy and short trek you can go to Ama Dablam Base Camp which takes 5 hours up and down.  You can have packed lunch en route. For long trek (8-9 hours), you can go to Chhuking Ri by Chhukung. Chhukung is located at the height of 5100m. From here you can see the top most part of Mount Makalu, Imja glacier and lake. In the evening return to Tangboche, Dinner overnight.

Day 13 Dingboche - Lobuche - 5 hours walk
After breakfast, you can visit Chorten at Dingboche then move to Thukla from Tengboche where the route is straight up and can be done easily. Have lunch at Thukla. After that take a steep up route and view the statue of those who had lost their life during Everest Expedition. Then after walking sometimes you will reach at Lobuche at the height of 4900m. Today you can see Pumori mountain and Khumbu Glacier for which you can go through Khombala from Lobuche. Lobuche is a very cold place with 5-6 hotel, lodge, and guest house.   

Day 14 Lobuche - Gorkcheep - 3 hours walk
As we go to the higher altitude, there is more cold and so does in Gorkcheep which is located at 5100m. So it is better to start a journey late morning today. The route from Lobuche to Gorkcheep is quite hard due to beaten trail. But you can enjoy the Khumbu Glacier on the way. You can also view, Kalapattar, Everest Base Camp and Pumori on the way. Today you can have lunch at Gorkcheep. After lunch you can go to Base Camp. You have to walk 4 - 5 hours up and down to Everest Base Camp. If you are traveling in spring season you can see the Camp of Everest Climber also. You can also see Yaks carrying loads. The trail from Gorkcheep to Base amp is quite difficult. At Base Camp you can see Khumbu Glacier and Ice fall. Then return to Gorkcheep, dinner and spend night.

Day 15 Gorkcheep – Periche - 6 hours walk
Today we go to Kalapattar for sunrise view so we have to wake up earlier. You can see very beautiful view of sunrise from Kalapattar. Kalapattar is located at 5600m so it is quite cold out there. Kalapattar is the bottom of Pumori Mountain. You can see praying flag at Kalapattar. You can see the mountains from Kalapattar at 360 degree.Two hours needed to reach Kalapattar from Gorkcheep. Due to intense cold we cannot stay longer. Then return to Gorkcheep and have breakfast and starts the journey of today. Today’s journey is quite easy. Arrive Periche where you will have dinner and overnight.

Day 16 Periche & Khumjung / Namche - 6 hours walk
After breakfast, the journey starts. The route till Tangboche is easy. After Tangboche you have to go steep  and you arrive Khumjung.

Day 17 Kahumjung - Lukla – 6 hours walk
Today you have to go steep down from Namche then to Jorsalle, Manju, Phakding, Ghat, Chippling and finally to Lukla. Dinner and Overnight. 

Day 18 Lukla- Kathmandu  
Fly back to Kathmandu early in the morning. After 9 – 10 AM there will be no flights because of strong wind.