Retreats

Welcome to the land of Himalayas! On arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from Extollo will be there to greet and escort you to your designated hotel. After resting for a while, there will be a pre-trip discussion for the last minute preparation before the trek at your hotel. Here you will meet your trek leader and other members of your group. This is the moment when you can seek answers and clear your doubts with your leader. Time permitting, you can take a lazy stroll around the streets near your hotel and observe the contemporary life of the bustling city without getting any cultural shocks. Have a good night’s sleep to revive your freshness in the morning and commence a vivid adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, you will take a 40-minute scenic mountainous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest. During the flight, you get beautiful views of the terraced landscape and lush valleys and hills below along with up-close perspectives of some of the world’s highest mountains on your left. In Lukla, you will meet local staff who will be accompanying you on your journey. Hike for a short while passing by Chauri Kharka village and along the banks of glacial Dudh Koshi river. After making a steep descent to Chheplung village, you will arrive at Phakding, a beautiful Sherpa settlement. You may wander around the village and meet the friendly inhabitants. Overnight in Phakding.

Our trekking today continues along the majestic Dudh Koshi River towards the ancient trading hub. After walking for about an hour, you come across the glistening Mt. Thamserku and the sacred Khumbila peak. You will also see beautiful Sherpa villages and experience the serenity of pine, fir, and juniper forests along the way. If the weather is clear, you might catch a glimpse of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. You continue walking until you reach Namche Bazaar, which is famous for being the buzzing Sherpa town. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Today is first of our two acclimatization days. It is essential for adapting faster for our trekking adventure ahead. You can visit the Tourist Visitor Center to find souvenirs related to the first Everest ascenders, the Sherpa culture and a variety of flora and fauna of the Everest region. Then, climb up to the famous airstrip at Syangboche. Just above the airstrip is the Everest View Hotel, which provides marvelous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and the beautiful Ama Dablam. From here, you return back to Namche via Khumjung valley. On the way, you visit a sacred monastery that supposedly houses a yeti scalp and the Hillary School. Or, you can simply spend time at Namche where you can find restaurants, Internet Cafes, various shops, government offices, ATMs and also the famous ‘Saturday Market’. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

We begin our trek immediately after a fulsome breakfast. It is an easy walk from Namche to Phunki crossing the Dudh Koshi River and passing several bridges and quaint hamlets. From Phunki, you ascend towards Tengboche, a village that houses the very famous Tengboche Monastery, which is the largest monastery in the Everest region. This monastery is famous for celebrating the Mani Rimdu festival, a huge Buddha statue, and intricate wall paintings. Located amidst the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site of “outstanding universal value”), it is draped with the panoramic 360-degree view of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Kantega, Thamserku and Ama Dablam. Overnight in Tengboche.