Treks: Lukla to Everest

The Lukla to Everest Trek

Grade Length
Strenuous 20 days

Description
Limited by time? This itinerary allows you to fulfill your desire see the Mt. Everest area. The trick is to begin and end one's trek at Lukla. Flying into Lukla at 9,400 feet eliminates several days of trekking and several thousands of feet of ascending up from lower valleys. North from Lukla, the route follows the classic trekking route up to Namche Bazar and on beyond to the spectacular view of Mount Everest from Kalapathar.

The following alternatives to this itinerary are possible beyond Dingboche on day 9, but require additional days: the Imjatse option, the Gokyo option, or the Cho La pass option. Prices vary by option.

We strongly recommend that you be in very good physical condition if starting from Lukla as you will have little time to adjust to high altitude. To combat the possibility of altitude sickness, we have scheduled rest days at Namche Bazar and at Pheriche or Dingboche.

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 Lukla in the morning; trek to Phakding.
5	To Namche Bazar, after entering the Sagarmatha National Park. A big climb up from the Dudh Kosi.
6	In Namche Bazaar, optional day hike(s)or visit local museums. This is an acclimatization day.
7	To Tengboche, a world-famous monastery. Your first great mountain views in the morning.
8	To Dingboche, the highest elevation agricultural community in Nepal.
9	To Pheriche, visit Himalayan Rescue Clinic and check oxygen saturation. A short day.
10	To Lobuche.
11	To Gorak Shep.
12	Back to Lobuche, after clambering up to Kala Pattar for a great view of the world's mightiest peaks.
13	To Pheriche
14	To Phortse
15	To Khumjung
16	To Phakding
17	To Lukla, short day of walking. Free afternoon.
18	Fly to Kathmandu mid-morning. Free afternoon.
19	In the Kathmandu Valley, guided touring and shopping.
20	Depart Kathmandu for home.

Location

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