Everest And Rolwaling Traverse - 28 Days - 28 Days

After the Kathmandu valley tour, the Everest and Rolwaling Traverse Trek starts with a mountain flight to Lukla and begins on the spectacular trail to the Gokyo valley for views of Mt Everest (8848m) from Gokyo Ri and crossing the stunning Renjo La. The challenging approach to the glaciated Tashi Labsta Pass (5760m) from Thame is as magnificent as it is demanding but the effort is rewarded with fantastic mountain vistas. After crossing two immense glaciers the descent of the Rolwaling valley through picturesque Sherpa villages is a great introduction for the equally hospitable Gurung and Tamang villages. The final challenge is a section of wild ridge-top rhododendron forests before descending to the extensive nunnery at Bigu Gompa and drive to Kathmandu.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft)
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Meals: NO

Day 2: Acclimatize in Kathmandu
After breakfast, we depart the hotel for a full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the “city of glory.” We visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicenter of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance with old glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar; home to the Living Goddess. Afterward, we visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, which is majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. We proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River. Later we visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for the righteous behavior of mankind and for human prosperity. Welcome dinner in the evening. Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner

Day 3: Fly to LUKLA (2800m/9187ft)
Trek to GHAT Early morning flight to Lukla. Descending above farmlands we pass through Sherpa village of Cheplung and continuing north we catch first views of roaring Dudh Kosi river. Crossing a metal suspension bridge over Thado Kosi river we get the superb views of 6367m Kusum Kangru, the most difficult of the trekking peaks. Now after the short climb around the ridge we reach Ghat. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Trek Monjo
Leaving Ghat, the trail passes a school and enters a complex of mani walls, chortens, and boulders carved with Tibetan mantras. And then the trail climbs to a small hamlet of Chhunthawa and onwards to Phakding. Finally, we cross through the hamlet of Zamphute and Tok Tok to see dazzling Thamserku glistening in the sun that stays all the way with us in most of our trek. Passing through the scenic Sherpa villages we reach Monjo finally after three hours walk. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Trek to NAMCHE BAZAR
Passing through the scenic Sherpa villages we reach Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff abutting the Dudhkoshi river and further we make our way between the bluff to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO declared a world heritage site. Completing halfway to Namche Bazar, we head for the second half of the march that would likely take more time due to the steep climb at the end. Crossing through the last village of Jorsale, a steep stepped path leads us to an amazing high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge, and just before this bridge, the Dudhkoshi is met by its tributary, the Bhote Koshi. Beginning the final steps uphill slowly we reach the heights of Namche from where we can have first look at Mt. Everest, peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge, and finally after about 1.5km/0.9mile) we reach Namche Bazar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Acclimatize at NAMCHE
We have an acclimatization day at Namche Bazar. To help our body better adapt to the high altitude, we can take short walks or climb a few hundred feet during the day to have a look in the villages, houses, terraced fields, and snowy mountains of Kwangde, Khumbu peak, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru, and the village’s big weekly event, the Saturday market to have fun mingling with the crowds and watching men and women in traditional attire. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Trek to PHORTSE THENGA (3680m/12074ft )
5 hours Today, the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forest, juniper and large conifers start to appear as the elevation increases making trekking beautiful in spring. The trail passes through Yak Kharka and summer settlements. The views of Khumbi La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Trek to DOLE Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Trek to MACHHERMO (4410m/14469ft)
5 hours The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kangtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descend to a river and again climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We reach at Machherma by early noon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Rest day at MACHHERMO Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Trek to GOKYO (4750m/15585ft)
5 hours Today the trek takes us to one of our final destinations, Gokyo. We will make this camp our base for 2 nights as we will have a couple of hiking and sightseeing trips around Gokyo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Trek to GOKYO RI (5360m/17586ft) & Back to GOKYO
5 hours Gokyo Ri is the highlight of the Gokyo valley Trek and is an epic vantage point for the mountain views. We start the climb early in the morning. The path to the peak crosses the stream at the north end of the village and climbs for two hours to a cat’s cradle of prayer flags at the top of the hill. From the summit, there are panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Taboche, with the Ngozumpa Glacier cutting across in front like a massive tear in the landscape. We walk down to Gokyo for the night stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Explore Around GOKYO
We spend this day in Gokyo strolling around the lake and hike north to other sacred lakes and return back to Gokyo for night stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Trek to THAME over RENJO LA PASS
Day 15: Trek to THAME over RENJO LA PASS
An easy day as we descend further to meet the trail from the Nangpa La, which leads into Tibet, and we may well meet Tibetan traders, with their caravans of yaks laden with carpets, salt, and hides. Following the Bhote Kosi Valley, we head south to Thame with its spectacular monastery. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16: Trek to PARCHEMUCHE TSHO
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17: Trek to CAVE CAMP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 18: Cross Tashi Labsta Trakarding Glacier
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 19: Trek to BEDDING
Day 20: Trek to BEDDING
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 21: Rest day at BEDDING
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 22: Trek to SIMIGAON
Day 23: Trek to SIMIGAON
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 24: Trek to BIGU GOMPA
Day 25: Trek to BIGU GOMPA
Day 26: Trek to BIGU GOMPA
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 27: Trek to TINSANG LA & Drive back KATHMANDU
In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner

Day 28: Fly back HOME or extend your HOLIDAYS
If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. Meals: Breakfast

Cost Include

All airport/hotel pick up and drop in private car/van
3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast,
24 Nights stay in Tea House during trek.It means, sharing Bathroom.
An experienced English speaking Trekking Guide and a Porter during trek.
Salary, food, insurance and lodging cost for guide and porter ( 2 Trekkers-1 Porter )
During the Trek, we will have Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee each time only.
Welcome and Farewell Meals and Breakfasts while in Kathmandu.
National Park Permit and TIMS for Everest.
Air fare from Kathmandu to Lukla and return flight to Kathmandu and domestic flight departure taxes.
Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag that needs to be returned to office after trek completion.
ACH Kitbag and T- shirt for you

Cost Exclude

Nepal entry visa fees.
International airfare and departure tax.
Bar bills, laundry, and other expenses of personal nature.
Travel insurance including evacuation.
1 Lunch in Kathmandu
Tips for local staff, guides, and porters.
Desserts, Hot Shower, Hot Water, Wi-Fi, Mineral Water.