Everest Valley view Kongde Trek 14 Days

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. (1300m/4,265ft)

Your trip starts today when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, you will be received by our ANA representative at the airport. He'll be carrying an ANA board with your name written on it. Then you will be transferred to the hotel.  After you check into the hotel, our representative will brief you about your trip. Then free till pick up time for the welcome dinner. In your spare time, you can relax, walk around the hotel, go shopping for necessities, and so on.

Welcome Dinner Included. Overnight at Hotel

City Excursion and Trek Preparation. (1300m/4,265ft)

In one day, you will visit four UNESCO World Heritage sites on this private tour of the Kathmandu Valley: Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Explore these landmarks with your own personal guide who describes the religious, historical, and cultural significance of each location. A perfect introduction for first-time visitors to Nepal, this full-day trip offers a fantastic overview including round-trip hotel transport in the comfort of a private vehicle.

• Kathmandu Valley tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites 
• Marvel at the royal palace and dozens of temples at Kathmandu Durbar Square 
• See Boudhanath, Nepal’s largest Buddhist stupa 
• Visit Swayambhunath (aka Monkey Temple) and Pashupati Temple 
• Private guide ensures personalized commentary 
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Kathmandu

Breakfast/Lunch Included. Overnight at Hotel

Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft) to Lukla(2,845m/9,333ft) to Phakding(2,610m/8,562ft); 8 km, 3-4hrs trek.

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport before 1.5 hours of your flight time for the flight about 35 minutes to Lukla by  Air Plane. This flight follows the Langtang and Jugal ranges before entering the Eastern region where you pass Rolwaling Himal. Gaurisankar and Menlumtse before entering the Khumbu area. After your arrival at Lukla Airport, is also called Tenzin-Hillary Airport located at 2840 m. Once you arrive at Lukla airport you’ll be introduced to your crew Sub Guide and porters. Then from the airport, we walk for 5 minutes to the Lodge and have a cup of tea. Then we start trek to Phakding walking off three hours. This starts with a gentle downhill walk with beautiful scenery of the Sherpa homes. There will be plenty of hot lemon tea stops and a chance to meet the locals and take plenty of photographs. On the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River, with distant views of the peaks of Nupla (5,885 meters) and Kusumkang (6,367 meters). Following the left bank of the river, you reach Phakding, where you stop for lunch and for the evening. Phakding is located 2640 meters high from sea level.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.

Phakding(2,610m/8,562ft)- Namche (3440 m/11,285ft); 11km, 6-7hrs trek.

After breakfast at the lodge, we trek to Namche following the left bank of Dudh Koshi River. During follow the level path along the right bank from the resort, Thamserku 6623m. Looms skyward on the opposite bank. After crossing a stream and climbing the terraced hill from the Dudh Koshi route, you arrive at Banker. Walking on the riverbed on the left bank, through a forest you arrive at Chumowa where you can visit the Vegetable Farm. Walking along a path with many ups and downs, crossing a stream you pass by a small village located at 2840m gaining 230m from Phakding. Then from Monjo, descending stone steps you come to a suspension bridge, and, after a short climb, you reach Jorshale. This is the entrance to the National Park, and you must wait here while your guide pays the entrance fees. Walking beside the river, you reach a forested mountainside and pass a rocky area. After crossing a high, winding path, you descend to the riverbed and reach a V-shaped valley. The river forks here: the right stream is the Dudh Koshi and the left is the Bhote Koshi that leads to Nangpa La. Crossing another suspension bridge and walking a short distance alongside the Bhote Koshi, you ascend to Top Danda where you will get the first view of Mount Everest. From here you ascend gradually up to Namche Bazaar (The Sherpa capital).

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

Acclimatization and Exploration day.

Namche (3,440m/11,285ft)to Thame (3,750m/12,300ft); 6.38km, 5-6hrs trek.

After breakfast at Namche, begin your walk to Thame, which should take approximately two and half hours for lunch. You will pass through a beautiful pine forest and typically Sherpa homes.

This trail forms part of the entry route to Tibet, which passes near the 8,012-meter peak of Cho Oyu, first climbed in 1954. It is also the historical route that the Sherpas migrated from eastern Tibet 800 years ago.

A lunch stop is made at Thamo. It's also the home of Ang Rita Sherpa, who holds the record for scaling Mt Everest ten times without oxygen.

After lunch, you ascend gradually up passing a monastery where nuns live and finally you come to the village of Samden. From here you descend down to the bridge and crossing the Bhote Koshi River, A half an hour ascent up to reach Thame Village, where you stay at the Thame. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

Thame day excursion (approximately 4 hours walking)

Take a half-hour walk up to Thame Monastery after breakfast at the lodge. This monastery is located 200 meters above the village in the Khumbu region. It is located on the southern slope of Sumdur Mountain, beneath a very high rocky cliff known for its rock formations, which are mentioned in five books about the region's history. The monastery dates from the 14th century. From the monastery you trek back to the lodge, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, you can also visit the home of two famous Sherpa’s One Tenzing Norgay and Appa Sherpa who has now climbed Mount Everest 20 times. Thame is one of the greatest villages of Solu Khumbu where many young High altitudes climbing Sherpa’s have climbed Mount Everest at least 6 to 18 times. Very beautiful village with very humble Everest summiteers.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight in Lodge.

Thame (3,750m/12,300ft)to Kongde(4250m/13,943ft) (approximately 13 kilometres: 7:30 hours’ walking with tea and photo stops)

After breakfast, you will walk for approximately 8 hours through the beautiful rhododendron, pine, and bamboo forest. This is the original Khumbu Sherpa route used before 1950, and we renovated it with views of the Khumbu mountains in mind. From Thame downhill 30 minutes to Khumbu Electric Power House, another side of Bhote Koshi River. After 15 minutes walk, you come across a typical small Sherpa village “PARE”. Walking through pine and bamboo forest you will arrive in the glacier of Kongde Mountain with the fantastic view of Everest, Lhotse, and AmaDablam. You can enjoy it.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Included. Overnight at Lodge.

Kongde Excursion Day around Farak Peak

After breakfast, walk for about 3 hours to Farak Ri, which offers panoramic views of the entire Khumbu Valley and views of 8000meters peaks such as Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, AmaDalam, Thamserku, and many other Khumbu Valley peaks such as Cholatse, Island Peak, and others.

Return to the Lodge for lunch and dinner to take in the breathtaking panoramic views of Tengboche monastery, Namche Bazaar, Syangbohce Airport, and Khumjung village. From this point, one can see the entire Solukhumbu Ranges, which one may have seen from anywhere in the world.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Included. Overnight at Lodge.

Kongde Kongde(4250m/13,943ft) to Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft) (Appr. 9 km, 4-5 hours walking)

After breakfast in Kongde, we trek down to Phakding, taking in the view of Phakding valley and an excellent view of Mt. Thamserku (6623m) and the Kangtega range. We make a gentle descent through the jungle to Toktok village. As you have already trekked, you will arrive at Phakding Village. Then there will be lunch and free time.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Included. Overnight at Lodge.

Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft) to Lukla(2,845m/9,333ft) Apprometly 8 KM 4Hrs

After breakfast, 4 hrs walk to Lukla, on the way visit a Monastery and  Villages. Then check-in at the lodge. After lunch free time till dinner. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included. Overnight at Lodge.

Lukla (2,845m/9,333ft) to Kathmandu (1300m/4,256ft) flight(30-40 minutes flight)

We pack up early and head for the airstrip to catch a flight back to Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu, the rest of your day is free to do your own things. You could do some last-minute shopping and packing, or send a few postcards home or even go down for a stroll to Thamel.

Breakfast Included. Overnight at Hotel.

Flight reserve day. Free in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, the rest of your day is free to do your own things. You could do some last-minute shopping and packing, or even go down for a stroll to Thamel or walk around the local market.

Breakfast/Farewell Dinner Included, Overninght at Hotel

Final Departure

We will drop you at to airport three hours prior to your flight time.

Breakfast Included.