Nepal

The Sherpa Village Trek

The Khumbu Everest Trek takes us to the foothills of the mightiest of the mountains in the world. Enroute, we traverse through forests, rivers, villages, from temperate to snow line regions. The Himalayas are best seen on this trek as one traces the main route through the Khumbu region from the Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar. Trekkers get a close view of the world's greatest mountains, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, Tawache and others.

Day 01:

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800 m). This flight provides a magnificent entry to the trek. An easy walk through several villages to the campsite at Phakding (2600m/8450 ft). Flight- 40 min. Trek- 3 hours.

Day 02: Trek to Jorsale

A pleasant day walking to Jorsale (2800m). We pass through several small villages and beautiful pine forest. This is a busy trail with plenty of human interest. Our first good views are of the west ridge of Kusum Kangru (6339m).

Day 03: Trek to Thame

Traverse west ward with view of Kwangde (6343 m) and the waterfall cascading off its flanks. Follow Bhote Kosi as the sidehills high on its bank through the red and yellow rhododendron forest (in full blossom in May). Cross the river and look down the valley for views of Thamserku ( 6648 m) and Kusum Kanguru (6370 m).

Climb up to Thame village through the forest. 

Day 04: Trek to Khumjung

Walk back down the valley by the way of Thame, a hill side nunnery. Take the high trail which by-passes the Namche and drops into Khumjung. 

Day 05: Trek to Thyangboche

Day 06: Trek to Thyangboche

Day 07: Trek to Namche Bazaar

Day 08:  Trek to Phakding

After bypassing the Namche Bazaar, it is a continuous descent through forests by way of Monjo and Jorsale villages. Stop for lunch at any of these villages and then after about 2 hours of steady walking through agricultural fields and small villages, arrive at Phakding for overnight Camp.

Day 09: Trek to Lukla

After breakfast head up the trail for the last day of walking. Upon arrival in Lukla, the afternoon if free to pack or browse through this booming but interesting village, which is also the gateway to the Khumbu Region.

Overnight at Camp

Day 10: 

After a hearty breakfast, we bid farewell to our Sherpa team and board the  flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to the Hotel.