Lukla Altitude: 2860 meters Kathmandu Altitude: 1400 meters Flight Duration: 45 minutes So finally, the day had come. Today, I had to say goodbye to Everest. I woke up in my bed with a wonderful view of the Himalaya outside the window. I was proud of myself. After all, I’d made it to the base …
Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
It was the last day of trekking in Everest. I was excited to go back home. And the place, I was hallucinated. The enticing Himalayas, the lonely trails, the scenic ridges, splashing rivers, the twinning Himalayan Thars,… will I ever forget these? The last breakfast in Namche! I loved the pancakes there. My favorite was …
Day 11: Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Pheriche Altitude: 4900 meters Namche Bazaar Altitude: 3440 meters Trek Duration: 5 to 6 hours I woke up early and after a nice breakfast, we started to trek. Walking down the steep trails was quite tough. The trail was not just steep, but also dusty and rugged. I had to wear a mask, dust was …
Day 10: Early Morning Hike to Kalapathar and Trek to Pheriche
Gorak Shep Altitude: 5264 meters Kalapathar Altitude: 5555 meters Pheriche Altitude: 4900 meters The first thing in my mind after I opened my eyes was “Thank God! I’m alive”. After the regular bathroom jobs, I went to the dining hall. It was pretty early, yet everyone on the teahouse was already at the dining hall. …
Day 5: Namche to Tengboche
Namche Elevation: 3440 meters Tengboche Elevation: 3867 meters Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Distance: 9.2 kilometers Total Trekking Duration: 4 hours Highlights of Day 5: Namche to Tengboche Breathtaking Himalayan views Tengboche Monastery the thrilling Suspension bridge Tengboche monastery, the biggest in the region Amazing sunset views from Tengboche You may also like to have a …
Ebc Chola Pass Gokyo Trek
Trekkers, travelers, and mountaineers from around the world, they know that Nepal is their dream destination. The EBC Gokyo Chola pass trek incorporates two amazing viewpoints: Everest Base Camp Kalapathar and Gokyo Ri. Along with these, you can see the stunning Himalayan ranges, phenomenal culture and traditions of Sherpas, fluctuating landscapes, etc during the trek. …
Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Phakding Elevation: 8,563 ft / 2,610 m Namche Bazaar Elevation: 11,290 ft / 3,440 m Total Trekking Distance: 7.4 km Total Trekking Duration: 4 hours Highlights of Day- 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar The swinging Suspension Bridges A large waterfall en route Tenzing Hilary Suspension Bridge Sagarmatha National Park Entry Point The long ascent to …
Day 2: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
Kathmandu Altitude:1400 meters Lukla Altitude: 2800 meters Phakding Altitude: 2610 meters Flight Duration (Kathmandu to Lukla): 40 minutes Trek Duration: 4 hours Finally! I was loading me with through real gusto. At last, it was happening. I’d read the term “thrill on Lukla flight” several times on many articles about Everest Base Camp trekking. So, …
Day 1: Arrival/Leisure Day in Kathmandu
I was so excited to land in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was 7 am when I landed. It took me nearly an hour to get out. At the gate, there was RAM holding a board of my name. He shook hands with me and carried my luggage asking me to follow him. There was a car …