Trekking Summary (Part 1) - From Kathmandu fly to Lukla and trek to Namche Bazzar, Phakding, and Tengboche
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Day 01 (27 March 2015)
Destination: Kathmandu (1310 meters)
Fly to Tribhuwan International Airport at Kathmandu. Upon arrival, check-out from immigration custom, collect our baggage, and finally we proceed to meet with our tour guide that has been waiting for us with a mini-bus to transfer us to Moonlight hotel.
Day 02 (28 March 2015)
Destination: Lukla -> Phakding (2610 meters)
Trekking Duration: 6 hours
Trekking Duration: 6 hours
After enjoying our one last bed-and-breakfast meal in Kathmandu; we boarded a brief flight to Lukla. For your information, Lukla airport is known as the world most dangerous airport. The flight itself will take around 30-40 minutes.
After arrival, all of us will gather at one spot infront of shop-house. Here we get a proper introduction by our guide and porters! Get well-acquainted as we will see a lof of one another.
Our trek starts mildly with a stroll through Chaurikharka village and descent towards Dudhkoshi Ghat. We are walking the path of the Dudhkoshi River until we have arrived in the popular resting stop of Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft). The air’s already getting thinner already and most of us are really exhausted but we felt so much excitement.
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Day 03 (29 March 2015)
Destination: Namche Bazaar (3440 meters)
Trekking Duration: 6 hours
Trekking Duration: 6 hours
During our trekking to Namche Bazaar, we are really astounded by the largest Sherpa village in the country! Well, to be fair, it’s a really long trek to Namche, so much stunning scenery to see and enjoy.
We crossed by the Dudhkoshi River and wend our way through a gorgeous pine forest. Stop by to Monjo for a permit check and descent towards Dudh Kosi River. Along the way, we found so many mythical Mani stones. The river is our guide towards Jorsale, and lunch. After the thrilling Hillary Suspension Bridge crossing, it’s all uphill to Namche. Hold a breath! From the village, we take a glimpse of the mighty Everest for the first time.
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Day 04 (30 March 2015)
Destination: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazzar (3440 meters)
Trekking Duration: 4 hours
Trekking Duration: 4 hours
We are really astounded by the largest Sherpa village in the country. However, today’s our rest day and we took this opportunity to experience the wonders of Namche and its eponymous Bazaar! This central shopping hub caters not only to the daily needs of the local Sherpas, but is chock-full of trekking and mountaineering equipments. Some of us do some shopping and brought cute-looking-winter-hats and gloves; while some of us dozing-off at their own room as weather is getting colder. As for me, I take my chances drinking at nearby local bar with some of the guys.
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Day 05 (31 March 2015)
Destination: Tengboche (3860 meters)
Trekking Duration: 5 hours
Trekking Duration: 5 hours
Upon breakfast in Namche, we set out towards Tengboche, enjoying superb view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku. Our trek follows more or less smooth trail with few ups and downs which will not bother us as the magnificent view of the Himalayas keeps our company all through the journey.
Along the way, we can spot wildlife musk deer, a herd of Himalayan Thar and multicolored pheasants. The trail goes gradually down up to Kayangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sansa, which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer flags festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, we reach Phunki Thenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods.
After having a relaxed lunch at Phunki Thenga, we gear up for a slightly tougher climb through the pine forests before we reach Tengboche. Tengboche is a great place for close up views of Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Nuptse, and Mt Everest, and it has the biggest Buddhist Monastery of the Khumbu region. We pay our visit to the monastery the same day at around 3 pm to witness the ceremony in the principal and popular monastery of Everest region. Overnight stay at a lodge at Tengboche.
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