- TREK
# 17
- 12
DAYS KHUMBHU TREK
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- DAY 01:
- We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m). This flight
provides a magnificent entree to the trek. An easy walk through several
village to camp at Phakding.
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- DAY 02:
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Today, we have a very pleasant day walking to
Jorsalee (2800m). We pass through several small villages and beautiful pine
forest. This is a busy trail with plenty of human interest. Out first good
views are especially of the west ridge of Kusum Kangru (6339m).
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- DAY 03:
- We follow the Dudh Kosi for about 1 hour and then
climb slowly up a steep trail to Namche. As we climb, we enjoy our first
views of Everest (8848m), Nuptse (7879m) and Lhotse (8383m) - the big three.
We camp in the heart of the Namche Village.
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- DAY 04:
- Climbing gently out of Namche, we follow the trail
high above the river, passing through numerous beautifully inscribed mani
(prayer) stones. Thami village is dramatically situated below the peaks of
Teng kangboche (6500m) and kwangde (6187m). The monastery is well worth a
visit, being one of the most beautiful and important place in the Khumbhu
region.
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- DAY 05:
- Retracing our steps, we return to Namche Bazar.
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- DAY 06:
- Rest and acclimatization day.
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- DAY 07:
- We walk along a beautiful trail with excellent views
of the Everest massif and the southern skyline dominated by the soaring peak
of Tamserku (6623m). Descending to Imja river, we lunch at Phunki (93200m),
next to several large water driven prayer wheels. The afternoon is spent
climbing slowly to the monastery and one of the most beautiful spots on
earth and camp at Thyangboche Monastery.
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- DAY 08:
- Rest and acclimatization day.
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- DAY 09:
- We descend to the Imja river again and climb steadily
to the twin village of Khunde and Khumjung. Keep your eyes open for the
splendid Danphe Pheasant, Nepal's national bird. At the monastery in
Khumjung, there is what the Sherpas claim to be the scalp of the Yeti.
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- DAY 10:
- Dropping steadily, we pass through Namche Bazar and
continue down to join the foaming waters of the Dudhkosi river again. A
pleasant walk through the pine forests takes us to Jorsalee.
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- DAY 11:
- A steady walk brings us to Lukla where we enjoy a
farewell with our Sherpa crew.
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- DAY 12:
- Fly
back to Kathmandu.
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