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Low land of Everest to Everest Base Camp Trek

Low land of Everest to Everest Base Camp Trek

Trip Overview

Our trek starts with a spectacular mountain flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu, from where we take an interesting route to the heart of Shepa country. The view are stunning, we take time to explore the region. En route are the Lower Everst region, Hongu valley then to Everest Base Camp and return via Lukla.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP
The Chiwong Monastery
The Chiwong Monastery is perched a cliff, at an altitude of 9,000 feet - a 3-hour walk from the Phaplu airport, in the Solu Khumbu district of eastern Nepal.

The Solu Khumbu, signifies the lower and upper valley's of the Everest region, and is home to the legendary Sherpa people. With magnificent Himalayan sunrises, golden sunsets, stark natural splendor, and the dance of prayer flags against the wind, the Solu Khumbu is the gateway to Mt.Everest (8,848m), the highest mountain in the world.

The Sherpas regard the Solu Khumbu as Belyul - a sacred valley. In this remote part of Nepal bordering Tibet, Buddhism survives with a deep faith and resonance, and is filled with Buddhist monasteries, including Chiwong.

Chialsa Tibetan Refugee Camp
The place called Chialsa is the largest Tibetan refugee camp in Nepal, which is located about 2 hours walk from Phaplu.
We visit Visit Tibetan Refugee camp at Chialsa, where they have carpet weaving, Tibetan School and medical clinic.

The Village of Phaplu: Phaplu sits at an altitude of 2400 m. Places of interest in Phaplu include; the renowned Phaplu Hospital, the magnificent Hotel Del Sherpas, and several small lodges and communication services. Sallerie, the district headquarter of the Solu Khumbu, is 1km from Phaplu. The weekly market in Sallerie on Saturday's, with local traders and vendors is a unique experience.

Daily Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival in Katmandu, meet our representative and transfer to hotel.

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Day 2

Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley.

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Day 3

Fly Katmandou-Phaplu, Trek a Chialsa and visit the Tibetan Refugee camp.

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Day 4

Visit the Chiwang Monastery then further trek to Ringmo.

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Day 5

Trek to Khari Khola (2,069m).

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Day 6

At rest & exploration around Khari Khola.

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Day 7

Trek to Pangkongma (3,010m).

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Day 8

Trek to Kurke

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Day 9

Trek to Zetra

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Day 10

Trek to Kote

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Day 11

Trek to Thangnak (4,350m).

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Day 12

Acclimatization day in Thangnak.

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Day 13

Trek to Khare (5,100m).

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Day 14

Acclimatization day in Khare.

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Day 15

Trek to Khengmadingma (4,800m).

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Day 16

Trek to Amphu Laptsa High Camp.

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Day 17

Amphu Laptsa pass, then to Chhukung.

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Day 18

Cross Khongma-La pass then to Lobuche (4930m)

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Day 19

Trek to Gorakshep(5140m), ascent of Kalapathar (5545m) and overnight stay at Gorakshep.

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Day 20

Trek to Tyangboche

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Day 21

Trek to Namche

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Day 22

Trek to Lukla

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Day 23

Fly Lukla/Kathmandu, meet transfer to hotel.

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Day 24

Kathmandu at leisure.

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Day 25

Transfer to airport for final departure flight

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