PHAPLU EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK DETAILS
Phaplu Everest Base Camp is popular for its Sherpa villages, monasteries and culture, fabulous sceneries and social life of Sherpa villages are another attraction of this region. Phaplu Everest Gokyo is breathtaking and requires a good walking experience and a good physical health condition. To avoid the long bus drive to the original trailhead of Jiri we fly into Phaplu to begin our trek through the much quieter Solukhumbu region. We cross the Trakshindo La before descending towards the raging river of the Dudh Kosi. We follow the “milk river” north through terraced hillsides and small villages to join the main Everest trail below Lukla.

The route passes through Lush valleys with abundant flora and fauna,spectacular forests of blooming rhododendron in March April, blue pine and fir. Past friendly Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries through the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar , Tengboche Buddhist Monastery, Khunde Khumjung. and far above the tree line towards the earth’s highest mountains. on our walking we will be rewarded with breath taking views of Everest 8848m, Cho Oyu 8152m, Lhotse 8516m, Thamserku (6506m), Makalu 8463m and Ama Dablam 6456m, Kantega and may more mountains.

TREKKING ITINERARY – PHAPLU EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING

Day 01.  Arrival in Kathmandu Our High valley treks staff  will be waiting for you in the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. You will be greeted and be transferred to the hotel and brifing about Phaplu ,Everest Trek  overnight at  hotel  in Kathmandu ,

Day 02: Kathmandu city sightseeing tour with our German or English tour Guide And our staff, enjoy the day in Kathmandu – Nepal ‘s capital city and prepare for the next day’s Mount Everest trek. Eveing High valley treks company will organize well come dinner in Nepali Restaurant traditional Nepali food and Nepali Culture dance show and  Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 03: Early morning fly to Phaplu (2600m).filght to phaplu it takes 25/30m very good view of langtang himal range and Numbur Himal ,

Day 04: Trek to Ringmu (2800m).overnight at Lodge .

Day 05: Ringmu to Kharikhola: From Ringmu the descend continues to Dudh Koshi (Milk river) the largest river on the trek. Then ascend through severeal Sherpa and Rai villages. Terraced fields and forest to the spread out village of Khari-Khola overnight at Lodge ,

Day 06: KhariKhola to PuiyanThe path ascends through Sherpa villages and a forest inhabited by monkeys, and then winds steeply up and down through the Dudh Koshi canyan to Puiyan.

Day 07: Puiyan to PhakdingThe trail climbs for about an hour after Puiyan to a ridge at 2800m. Then up to another ridge. Passing the path to Lukla airport, after which we climb on to Phakding.

Day 08: Phakding to Namche (3,440m)Beginning with a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes a waterfall. All day, we pass villages interspersed with magnificent forest- rhododendron, magniolia trees and giant firs. And on the way to walking you will be rewarded (weather permitting) your first glimpse of Kusum Kanggru (6369m) Thamserku (6608m) Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7879 m). A steep climb up to the beautiful village of Namche bazaar (3440m).

Day 09:Acclimatization day in NamcheAcclimatization is most important before proceeding to a higher elevation. It is therefore recommended that you take a short days hike to Thame, Khunde or Khumjung or relax and explore the sherpa culture of Namche

Day 10: Namche to Tengboche (3,867m): After walking one hour we will arrive in phungithanga from there the trail climbs through forests where you can spot musk deer. Tengboche sits on a saddle at 3870m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf fires and rododendroms. Kwongde (6187m) Tawache(6542m) Everest (8848m) Nuptse (7855m) Lhotse (8618m) Amadablam (6856m) Thamserku (6608m) provide and inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. We visit the Bhuddist Monastry at Tengboche, the largest in Khumbu region.

Day 11:Tengboche to Pheriche Beyond Tengboche the altitude really starts to tell. The trail droops down to Dingboche, crosses the Imja Khola and climbs past superb mani stones ( carved with the Tibetan Buddhist chant om mani padme hum) to Pangboche at 3860m The gompa here is worth visiting. Then the trail start climbs to Pheriche 4240m. Where there is a medical facility, which gives lectures everyday on Altitude Sickness

Day 12:Pheriche to Lobuche The trail climbs to Phalang karpo at 4340m then Duglha at 4620m, From Dughla the trail ascends the broad, gently slopping valley and climb steeply in to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier then left in to the memorial area Chukpilhara, before reaching the Lobuche at 4930m

Day 13:Lobuche to GorakshepThe trail from Lobuche follows the grassy ablation valley with great views of Pumori then crosses tributary glaciers to reach the dry lake bed of Gokrakchep. Stop for lunch then climb Kalapattar to get the best views of Everest and the surrounding mountains, then and back to Gorakshep for the evening

Day 14: Gorekshep to Everest Base Camp back to Lobuche Early morning we walk to Everest Base Camp, visit base camp area and work down to Lobuche

Day 15:Lobuche to pangboche Staying the night at pangboche, makes an interesting accommodation alternative.

Days 16: Pangboche to Khumjung Village (3,789mWe walk down to the river then start hiking up to Khumjung village. Many trekkers enjoy like this Khumjung village as there is a very beautiful community of Sherpas.

Days 17: Kumjung to Monzo– it is a short hike to Namche Bazaar. We will stop and give you time to make any final souvenier purchases before continuing on down the hill to Monzo.

Days 18: Monzo to Lukla Even though we are going down the valley the trek has a final sting for us. We must hike up a hill to get to Lukla. Last day of the trek, in the eveing enjoy dinner with Your Trekking staff.

Days 19: Flight from Lukla to KTM, Pickup from Domestic Airport transfer to hotel by our staff.

Days 20: Free day in Kathmandu shopping and packing,

Days 21: Final departure, our high valley treks staff will pick up  from Hotel to Airport Drop,

Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of the holiday. Similarly, the hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirement.

 If someone who wants back from the middle of the trek the money will be no refund from our office. Thanks 

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Cost Include

Air port pick up & drop off by car.
Accomodation hotel in kathmandu as per Itineary
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
Accommodation in Lodges, Guesthouses during the trek
Trekking Guides and Porters Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Area Permit for Everest/Sagarmatha National Park
Airport tax required for the domestic flights
Airfare domestic flights
TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Everest Trek
Cost Exclude
International flights Nepal entry visa fee
All alcoholic drinks, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internet
Personal trekking equipment, medical and travel insurance
Any extra transportation except itinerary (we can arrange if request)
Any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue due to cause of out of our control.
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the inclusive price
Tips to staff. After working everyone expect some Tips , we never tell you fixed amount ,because it is up to you and up to their service.