"A hundred divine epochs would not suffice to describe all the marvels of the Himalaya." Sanskrit Proverb
A trek through the stunning Himalaya (abode of snow), home to the tallest peaks in the world. While trekking, five of those ten will be seen, with the others not far off. The magnificent peaks and awe inspiring scenery will be accompanied by small mountain villages, accessed only by foot. This, as well as temples, yaks, Himalayan Tahr, glaciers, Tibetan prayer flags, Sherpas, porters, and other friendly, hospitable Nepali people. Oh yeah, we can’t forget the inevitable case of diarrhea, and the little bout of mild altitude sickness. So after countless hours of prep Siri and I are as ready as we will ever be. We’ve got a first aid kit full of medicine, warm clothes, a map, and freshly rehearsed boggled faces. Let the adventure begin!
World’s tallest peaks seen during trek in order of height:
#1, Everest (29,028 ft. 8,848 m)
#3, Kangchenjunga (28,169, 8,586)
#4, Lhotse (27,940, 8,516)
#5, Makalu (27,838, 8,485)
#6, Cho Oyu (26, 864, 8,188)
Solu-Khumbu Itinerary: (click on the title for link to map)
Start on April 16, 2012
Day 1
Flight to Lukla (9,350 ft. 2,860 m)
Hike to Choplung (8,840, 2,696) <1 hr.
Stop @ Thado Khola (8,380, 2,554) <1 hr.
TIME: 1.5 hrs.
Day 2
Phakding (8,700, 2,652) 1 hr.
Benkar (8,875, 2,905) 1 hr.
Mondzo (9,300, 2,835) 45 min.
Everest (Sagarmatha) National Park
Jorsale (9,100, 2,774) 45 min.
Namche Bazaar (11,300, 3,446) 2 – 2.5 hrs.
TIME: 6 hrs.
Day 3
Rest day, Acclimate
- It is recommended that you ascend no more than 1000 ft/day and stop to rest or acclimate one full day after 3000 ft.
- A wise man once said, “It’s a brave man that farts in Asia.”
Day 4
Songnasa (11,800, 3,597) 1.5 hrs
Mong La (13,000, 3,962) 2 hrs.
Phartse Tenga (11,950, 3,643) 1 hr.
TIME: 4.5 hrs.
Day 5
Dole (13,400, 4,084) 1hr.
TIME: 1 hr.
Day 6
Maccherma (14,650, 4,465) >3 hrs.
TIME: >3 hrs.
Day 7
Pangka (14,925, 4,548) 1 hr.
Gokyo (15,720, 4,791) 2.75 hrs.
TIME: 3.75 hrs.
Day 8
Rest day, Acclimate
Day 9
Gokyo Ri (17,990, 5,483) 2-3 hrs.
TIME: 4-6 hr. return to Gokyo
Day 10
Thangnak (15,315, 4,678) 2 hrs.
TIME: 2 hrs.
Day 11
Cho La Pass (17,783, 5,420)
Dzonglha (15,889, 4,843)
TIME: 6-7 hrs.
Day 12
Dingboche (14,250, 4,343) 5 hrs.
TIME: 5 hrs.
Day 13
Nangkartshang Gomba (15,430, 4,703) 1.5 hrs.
Bibre (15,000, 4,571) 1.5 hrs.
Chhukhung (15,535, 4,734) .5 hrs.
TIME: 3.5 hrs.
Day 14
Rest day, Acclimate
Day 15
Island Peak Base Camp (15,450, 5,151) 2.5 hrs. ?
TIME: 5-6 hr. return to Chhukhung
Day 16
Day hike?
Day 17
Dingboche (14,250, 4,343) 3 hrs.
Pangboche Gomba (13,075, 3,985) 1.5 hrs.
TIME: 4.5 hrs.
Day 18
Tengboche (12,887, 3,867) 1.5 hrs.
Pungo Tenga (10,650, 3,247) 1 hr.
Khumjung (12,600, 3,780) 2 hrs.
TIME: 4.5 hrs.
Day 19
Day hike?
Day 20
Trek to Lukla, stop for the night half way
Day 21
Lukla
Day 22
Fly to Kathmandu
Flight to Lukla (9,350 ft. 2,860 m)
Hike to Choplung (8,840, 2,696) <1 hr.
Stop @ Thado Khola (8,380, 2,554) <1 hr.
TIME: 1.5 hrs.
Day 2
Phakding (8,700, 2,652) 1 hr.
Benkar (8,875, 2,905) 1 hr.
Mondzo (9,300, 2,835) 45 min.
Everest (Sagarmatha) National Park
Jorsale (9,100, 2,774) 45 min.
Namche Bazaar (11,300, 3,446) 2 – 2.5 hrs.
TIME: 6 hrs.
Day 3
Rest day, Acclimate
- It is recommended that you ascend no more than 1000 ft/day and stop to rest or acclimate one full day after 3000 ft.
- A wise man once said, “It’s a brave man that farts in Asia.”
Day 4
Songnasa (11,800, 3,597) 1.5 hrs
Mong La (13,000, 3,962) 2 hrs.
Phartse Tenga (11,950, 3,643) 1 hr.
TIME: 4.5 hrs.
Day 5
Dole (13,400, 4,084) 1hr.
TIME: 1 hr.
Day 6
Maccherma (14,650, 4,465) >3 hrs.
TIME: >3 hrs.
Day 7
Pangka (14,925, 4,548) 1 hr.
Gokyo (15,720, 4,791) 2.75 hrs.
TIME: 3.75 hrs.
Day 8
Rest day, Acclimate
Day 9
Gokyo Ri (17,990, 5,483) 2-3 hrs.
TIME: 4-6 hr. return to Gokyo
Day 10
Thangnak (15,315, 4,678) 2 hrs.
TIME: 2 hrs.
Day 11
Cho La Pass (17,783, 5,420)
Dzonglha (15,889, 4,843)
TIME: 6-7 hrs.
Day 12
Dingboche (14,250, 4,343) 5 hrs.
TIME: 5 hrs.
Day 13
Nangkartshang Gomba (15,430, 4,703) 1.5 hrs.
Bibre (15,000, 4,571) 1.5 hrs.
Chhukhung (15,535, 4,734) .5 hrs.
TIME: 3.5 hrs.
Day 14
Rest day, Acclimate
Day 15
Island Peak Base Camp (15,450, 5,151) 2.5 hrs. ?
TIME: 5-6 hr. return to Chhukhung
Day 16
Day hike?
Day 17
Dingboche (14,250, 4,343) 3 hrs.
Pangboche Gomba (13,075, 3,985) 1.5 hrs.
TIME: 4.5 hrs.
Day 18
Tengboche (12,887, 3,867) 1.5 hrs.
Pungo Tenga (10,650, 3,247) 1 hr.
Khumjung (12,600, 3,780) 2 hrs.
TIME: 4.5 hrs.
Day 19
Day hike?
Day 20
Trek to Lukla, stop for the night half way
Day 21
Lukla
Day 22
Fly to Kathmandu
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