Treks: Foothills to Everest

The Foothills to Everest Trek

Grade Length
Strenuous 25 days

Description
This trek is similar to The Classical Everest Trek, but is a bit shorter. The starting point of this trek is at Phaplu, which is at about half way from Jiri to Lukla. In the first couple of days you will enjoy the middle hill country and its warmer temperatures as you acclimate for the upcoming, higher altitude in the Mount Everest area.

From Nunthala on day 5, the itinerary is identical to the The Classical Everest Trek. As with that trek, you may substitute one of the following three options for adventuring beyond Dingboche on day 13: the Imjatse option, the Gokyo option, or the Cho La pass option. Prices vary by option.

Itinerary

Day	Activities
1	Arrive in Kathmandu. Late-afternoon city walk, usually amazing for first-time visitors to Nepal
2	Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
3	Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley and preparation for trekking departure
4	Fly to Phaplu.
5	To Nunthala.
6	To Kharikhola.
7	To Khari-La pass.
8	To Chaurikharka (just west of Lukla on the Dudh Kosi).
9	To Jorsale, camp near park entrance.
10	To Namche Bazaar, a big climb up from the Dudh Kosi.
11	In Namche Bazaar, optional day hike(s)or visit local museums. This is an acclimatization day.
12	To Tengboche, a world-famous monastery. Your first great mountain views in the morning.
13	To Dingboche, the highest elevation agricultural community in Nepal.
14	To Pheriche, visit Himalayan Rescue Clinic and check oxygen saturation. A short day.
15	To Lobuche.
16	To Gorak Shep.
17	Back to Lobuche, after clambering up to Kala Pattar for a great view of the world's mightiest peaks.
18	To Pheriche
19	To Phortse
20	To Khumjung
21	To Phakding
22	To Lukla, short day of walking. Free afternoon.
23	Fly to Kathmandu mid-morning. Free afternoon.
24	In the Kathmandu Valley, guided touring and shopping.
25	Depart Kathmandu for home.

Location

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