Luxury Everest Trek To Kongde (trip)

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Luxury Everest Trek To Kongde

  • Kathmandu Airport, Nepal
  • Active & Adventure
Nepal, Asia

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from $3,500* per person14 DaysMarch-May, September-November
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Responsible Adventures 12 people max
The Everest region has been a popular destination for trekkers and climbers, since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1950's. Up until now trekking in the stunningly beautiful region involved either camping or staying at basic tea houses. It is now possible to trek in the Khumbu staying at comfortable lodges with all the modern conveniences of a proper hotel. The Yeti Mountain Home luxury lodges all offer spacious rooms which are pleasantly decorated and have attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water. Best of all, each has been carefully sited to present a magnificent panorama of the Himalayas from the lodge itself.

During our 9 days in the homeland of the Sherpas, we trek to Namche Bazaar and have a day to explore this flourishing settlement, before heading on to Thame. Here, we can hike to Sumdur Ridge (4830m) for unforgettable views of a host of big peaks, including Cho Oyu. Our return to Lukla then follows a brand-new trail, traversing rhododendron-covered slopes on the west side of the valley to Kongde, with a unique panorama of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. A day-hike to the excellent viewpoint of Pharak Ri is an option from Kongde. Twin bedded and heated rooms, en suite bathrooms and pleasant dining areas can now be a part of your experience on your Everest ‘Luxury’ Trek.

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Nepal, Asia

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Itinerary

Day 1:     Arrive Kathmandu - 1317m
Arrival KTM Transfer to Hotel . Overnight in Boutique Hotel.Dinner with Nepali cultural show.

Day 2 :     Sight seeing of Bhaktapur in the morning.
Afternoon hiring and purchase of required trekking gear. Evening Tibetan dinner.

Day 3 :     Fight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
An early start for the flight to the Hilary airstrip at Lukla. After lunch we begin trekking, mostly downhill to our first overnight halt at Phakding (2650m). Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home.

Day 4 :     Trek to Namche Bazaar
Following the Dudh Kosi valley upstream we cross and recross the river to a final steep climb to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar (3441m). Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - Namche.

Day 5 :     Namche Bazaar
A rest day at Namche for acclimatisation. There is the option of a day hike to the Sherpa villages of Khumjung and Kunde for views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - Namche.

Day 6 :     Trek to Thame
We follow the Bhote Khosi river on a high trail passing the villages of Phurte and Thamo to a junction with the Thame Khola and the Sherpa settlement of Thame (3820m). Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - Thame

Day 7:     Thame excursion
We visit Thame Monastery situated high above the village. Those who wish can continue the climb to Sumdar Ridge at 4800m for classic views of Teng Kangpoche, Kongde, Everest, Makalu, Pharcharmo, Cho Oyu, Thamserku, Kangtega and Kusum Kanguru. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - Thame.

Day 8 :     Trek to Kongde
Today we travel a little used trail, recently renovated, which follows the traditional route into Khumbu used prior to 1950. You pass through forest of rhododendron, pine and bamboo and with spectacular views unseen by trekkers on the normal route, we reach Yeti Mountain, Kongde below the peak of the same name. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - Kongde.

Day 9 :     Kongde excursion
We have a walk of around 3 hours and 500m to reach Farak Ri where we have a stunning view of the Khumbu Valley. The panorama includes a birds-eye view of Namche, Kumjung and Tengboche Monastery, and the 8000m peaks of Everest, Lhotse Makalu and Cho Oyu, as well as a host of other famous peaks such as Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Cholatse and Island Peak. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home.

Day 10 :     Trek to Phakding
We have a long descent today. The trail is very good although steep in places, so we make a leisurely pace reaching Phakding after approximately 5 hours of walking. Overnight at Yeti Mountain Home - Phakding.

Day 11 :     Trek to Lukla
Our final morning's walk will take around 3 hours as we climb back up to the Lukla ridge. Here we check in for the return flight to Kathmandu. Arriving in Kathmandu around mid-day or early afternoon we check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxing or souvenir buying.

Day 12 :     Flight to Kathmandu

Day 13 :     Optional sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley
You have an option of doing a full day's sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. Overnight Hotel.

Day 14 :     Depending on flight times this morning is free for further exploration or shopping. International Departure

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