This is the best
way to do an Everest trek following the footsteps
of the old approach route followed by Everest
expeditions from the 1950's through the 70's.
It provides a good opportunity to see the densely
populated middle hills and the high altitude
splendor of the Khumbu, or Everest, region.
This trek starts
from Jiri (1905m). The trail heads eastward
through the lovely forested hills of Solu and
over the 3530m Lamajura Pass. Monasteries and
uninterrupted mountain views lie ahead. The
portion of the trek from Jiri to Lukla is often
uncrowded, and therefore much better trekking
country. We cross the Lamjura La, and Thaksindo
before descending towards the raging river of
the Dudh Kosi. We follow the “Dudh Koshi
river” north through terraced hillsides
and small villages to join the main Everest
trail below Lukla. By now you will have had
time to adjust to life on the trail and with
the benefits of increased fitness make the ascent
to Namche Bazaar. Once in the Khumbu region
the mountain views improve with every step-Kwangde,Thamserku,
Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam ,the "horse
saddle" of Kantega and of course the summit
of Everest itself.
From Namche the
trek follows the Gokyo lake to Everest Base
Camp crossing 5330m. Cho La Pass, and then flies
out from Lukla.
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DAY 01
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Katmandu-Besishar (750m) by bus. |
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DAY
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Besishar
- Ngadi (860m) in 5hrs.
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View
of Natti Chuli (7800m). |
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DAY
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Ngadi
- Jagat (1400m) in 5hrs. |
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Climb
down to Jagat, an old customs post on the
Tibetan trade route. The village is still
inhabited by Bho Tiya traders. Views of
Hymal Chuli and Baudha summits. |
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DAY
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Jagat-Dharapani (1943m) in 6hrs.
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Progress
through the Marsyangdi valley. We pass through
Kudi, an important trading centre for the
region. A noticeable change to both landscapes
and people, becoming less tropical, more
Tibetan. |
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DAY
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Dharapani - Chame (2713m) in 5hrs. |
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Here
the vegetation changes: large area of blue
pines, hemlocks and birches gain ground
on the subtropical forest. The Tibetan-style
flat roofs indicate lower rainfall as we
enter the rain shadow of the Annapurna range. |
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DAY 06 |
Chame
- Pisang (3185m) in 5hrs.
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We
leave magnificent pine forests and the Marsyangdi
at full flow below us to enjoy views of
the Lamjung and Annapurnas II and IV. Pisang,
with its fine tapering walled houses, offers
amazing sights of the Annapurna massif to
the south, Mount Tilicho (7134m) to the
west, Chulu Est (6584m) and the summit of
Mount Pisang (6091m) to the northrs. |
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DAY
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Pisang - Manang (3530m) in 5hrs. |
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Manang
is a typically Tibetan village with numerous
stupas, monasteries and oratories. |
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DAY
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Manang - Letdar (4250m) in 4hrs. |
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An
essential acclimatization rest day before
the Thorong La. |
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DAY
09 |
Letdar
- Thorong Phedi (4700m) in 3hrs. |
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This
is a pasture area and a yak kingdom. A trip
towards the West Chulu peak can be done
in the afternoon. |
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DAY
10 |
Thorong
Phedi - Thorong La (5415m) - Muktinath (3802m)
in 8hrs.
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Climb
up to the Thorong La with a stunning panorama
over prestigious summits rising above 6000m.
Descent towards Muktinathrs. |
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DAY
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Muktinath - Jomosom (2713m) in 5hrs. |
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This
is the route of the Mustang and Tibet caravans. |
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DAY
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Jomosom
- Larjung (2560m) in 5hrs. |
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On
the way, a beautiful mountain panorama catches
the eye: Dhaulagari I, Tukuche Peak, Annapurna
I and Nilgiri. |
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DAY
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Larjung - Ghasa (2012m) in 4hrs. |
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DAY
14 |
Ghasa
- Tatopani (1189m) in 4hrs. |
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The
trail, now high above the Kali Gandaki,
passes through a narrow gorge–regarded
as the deepest and steepest in the world–takes
us to Tatopani – literally "hot
spring". Many trekkers love to spend
few days relaxing in this mini spa town. |
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DAY
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Tatopani - Ghorepani (2775m) in 6hrs. |
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This
village was originally a horse-watering
post, which has evolved into an important
crossroads for tourists and the numerous
mule caravans on the Jomoson-Pokhara trip. |
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DAY
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Ghorepani - Hille (1510m) in 4hrs. |
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From
Poon Hill (3200m) the early morning sun
highlights the panorama of peaks from Dhaulaghiri
to Annapurna and Machhapuchare then Lamjung
and out to the East. From here it is all
downhill, through oak and rhododendron forests,
then meadows and fields. |
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DAY
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Hille
- Birethanti (1037m) in 2hrs. and bus to
Pokhara. |
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DAY
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Pokhara - Katmandu by bus. |
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