Jiri to kala Patthar Everest View Trek

This is one of Nepal’s most famous treks, set amongst breath-taking high mountain scenery. The Everest region is certainly the world's most glaring high mountain spot. Magnificent landscapes, imposing and prestigious peaks, tapering ridges and colorful villages contribute to turning this trek into an unforgettable experience. The itinerary leads through the high Khumbu mountains - Sherpa country - before arriving at the foot of Everest. The Kala Pattar (5545m) ascent is one of the highlights of this trek and boasts an absolutely stunning summit panorama: Ama Dablam, Makalu, Nuptse, Lhotse and the dark Everest pyramid, the world’s highest mountain (8848m).

 

25 Days Difficulty   Moderate to Strenuous Maximum Altitude:5545 m
DAY 01	Katmandu – Jiri (2100m) by bus.
DAY 02	Jiri – Shivalaya (1800m) in 5hrs.
Lovely view over the Rolwaling Himal range.
DAY 03	Shivalaya – Deorali pass (2705m) - Bhandar (2200m) in 5hrs.
Terrace cultivation gives way to pine forests.
DAY 04	Bhandar – Kenja (1550m) – Sete (2575m) in 7hrs.
Descent through a rhododendron forest and a steep climb to Sete.
DAY 05	Sete – Lamjura pass (3530m) - Jumbesi (2680m) in 7h 30.
DAY 06	Jumbesi – Nuntala (2280m) in 7h 30.
"First" panorama of this trek: Everest (8848m), Thamserku (6608m), Kang Taïga (6685m), Kusum Kanguru (6369m), andmera (6476m).
DAY 07	Nuntala - Kharikola (2200m) in 4hrs.
DAY 08	Kharikola - Poyan (2800m) in 6hrs.
Crossing a tropical forest where one can enjoy the beauty of some magnificent magnolias.
DAY 09	Poyan - Phakding (2400m) in 6hrs.
DAY 10	Phakding - Namche Bazar (3440m) in 6hrs.
Situated in an amphitheatre, the capital of Khumbu towers above the two great valleys – Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi.
DAY 11	Namche Bazar - Tengpoche (3870m) in 5hrs.
Our first great views of the Everest, Lhoste, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Steep descent towards a bridge over the Dudh Kosi, and then climb up a zigzagging path through rhododendron bushes. Some superb mountain sceneries towards Tengpoche, famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in Khumbu.
DAY 12	Tengpoche - Pheriche (4250m) in 5hrs.
A steep descent through woods towards a suspension bridge over the Imja Khola river, then a steady climb up to Pheriche via Pangboche that houses the most ancient monastery in the region.
DAY 13	Pheriche - Lobuche (4920m) in 5hrs.
We continue up the wide valley beneath the impressive peaks of Cholatse (6440m) and Tawoche (6542m). Afterwards the climb gets steeper to reach the foot of the Khumbu glacier, and then zigzag up through the boulders of the glacier terminal moraine. Superb views of Nuptse.
DAY 14	Lobuche - Gorak Shep (5100m) in 3hrs.
As we continue along the side of the Khumbu glacier, the path becomes rocky and awkward as we keep climbing across the moraine. The sugar loaf dome of Pumori (7145m) lies directly ahead, on the right the Nuptse rises in a sheer spire and behind it an elusive sight of the Everest.
DAY 15	Gorak Shep - Kala Pattar (5545m) - Lobuche in 7hrs.
An intricate route threading its way between crevasses and almost translucent ice pinnacles and over moraine ridges. Unforgettable panorama from the Kala Pattar: Ama Dablam, Makalu, Nuptse, Lhotse and the impressive black pyramid of Everest. We then retrace our steps to Gorak Shep and return to Lobuche.
DAY 16	Lobuche- Dingboche (4410m) in 5hrs.
DAY 17	Dingboche - Tengboche (3870m) in 5hrs.
DAY 18	Tengboche - Namche Bazar (3440m) in 5hrs.
DAY 19 - 24	From Namche Bazar to Jiri (5 stages)
Numerous ascents and descents through the forest, among rocky cliffs and sheer drops overlooking the river.
Day 25	Jiri - Katmandu (bus)