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different sects of Tibetan Buddhism have
sprung up around the stupa, including one
(on the west side of the stupa) that houses
an enormous seated statue of Maitreya
Buddha splendidly adorned.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Lukla –
Tok Tok (2743m) (B, L, D)
Our early morning begins with a flight
to Lukla, the most renowned mountain
airstrip in the world (approx 40 min).
Originally conceived by Sir Edmund
Hillary’s Himalayan Trust as an emergency
evacuation runway for casualties brought
to the Trust’s hospital at nearby Kunde,
Lukla is now one of the busiest runways
in Nepal. During the flight you can view
the rugged foothills that give way to the
snowline of the Himalaya. Many of the
world’s highest mountains, including
Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu
(the world’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th highest
respectively) may sometimes be seen from
the window of the plane. On arrival, you
will be met by your Sherpas, and after a cup
of tea you will pick up the trail out of Lukla.
Surprisingly, this high-altitude trek begins
by descending to the river at Phakding.
Further on you arrive at your camp site in
Tok Tok, located near a beautiful waterfall.
(approximate trek time: 4 hrs)
Prayer Wheels at Swayambhunath Temple
in Kathmandu
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Day 05: Tok Tok – Chogang
Namche (3600m) (B, L, D)
Begin the ascent to Namche Bazaar
first thing in the morning. About halfway
up the hill, a gap in the trees allows for
a first glimpse of Everest. If the weather is
clear, the top of the South-West face will
be just visible behind the long Lhotse-
Nuptse ridge. A plume can often be seen
stretching away from the summit.
Namche is the most prosperous and the
largest town in the Khumbu. A bazaar
is held here every Saturday. The wares
on display include meat, grains and
vegetables, tennis shoes and trinkets, as
well as hand woven aprons and Tibetan
boots. The Sherpas play host to traders
from the foothills, as well as Tibetans from
over the border. Thamserku (6648m),
Kwangde Ri (6187m) and Khumbila
(5707m) surround the natural bowl in
which Namche sits.
(approximate trek time: 5-6 hrs)
Day 06: Rest & Acclimatization
Day (B, L, D)
Take the day off to allow your body to
adjust to the rarefied atmosphere before
ascending to higher altitudes. The secret of
safe acclimatization is to ‘climb high, sleep
low’ so it is safe for the more energetic
to hike up the hill behind Namche to the
airstrip at Syangboche, or stroll across to
the museum behind the police post. Or if
you prefer, you can simply “chill out” and
visit one of the lodges for a freshly-baked
cinnamon roll. Namche is a busy and
bustling trading place and there is always
plenty going on.
Day 07: Chogang Namche -
Khumjung (3791m) (B, L, D)
A brisk climb straight out of the back of
Namche deposits us at the airstrip at
Syangboche. Cross the runway and climb
a little further to a ridge, before dropping
down past the school in Khumjung. Visit
the Nunnery on the way. This evening,
enjoy a visit to the khunde hospital.
(approximate trek time: 3-4 hrs)
Day 08: Khumjung - Tengboche
(3863m) (B, L, D)
The trail this morning descends to the
Dudh Khosi. There are spectacular views
of Ama Dablam (6696m) and Kantega
(6779m), as well as Everest (8848m) and
Lhotse (8501m). Keep a look-out for
pheasant in the undergrowth. Cross the
river at Phunki Thanga and climb through
the afternoon amongst the rhododendron
forest to the saddle at the top of the hill.
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