Tashi Laptsa Pass With Pachermo Peak

Welcome to Nepal! As you approach this Himalayan nation from the air, we are waiting to receive you outside the international airport at Kathmandu. Our airport representative will be holding a name card of our company, so it will be easier to recognize him. After a warm welcome, you will then be transferred to your respective hotel via a private vehicle car, van, bus (depending upon the size of the group). After some refreshments, you can either rest or stroll down the street of Thamel and be familiar with the neighborhood. Later, you will be visited by our office representative for a briefing about our upcoming program. In the evening, you are invited to a welcome dinner hosted by our company in a nearby cultural restaurant which includes typical Nepali cuisine and a cultural performance. Overnight at your hotel (inclusive breakfast). Perhaps, this might be your first night in the city of the Himalayas!

Kathmandu the city holds numerous ancient temples, old arts, and heritage sites. The Katmandu valley tour is an experience most travelers would not want to miss while in Nepal! We will organize a guided tour to the famous world heritage sites which includes Syambhunath (The Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple (The Largest Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You will get some unique insights into the old arts, culture, and history of Nepal. All these sites carry a lot of cultural and historical significances which are definitely worth visiting. At the end of the day, you will be driven back to your hotel. Later, our senior Sherpa guide will provide a briefing about the Makalu Base Camp Trek. If you haven’t bought the trekking gears and necessary items yet, there are plenty of shops available in Thamel from where you can buy at a reasonable price. Overnight at the same hotel inclusive breakfast.

After a hot breakfast, we will begin an early and drive from Kathmandu to Gongar Khola enjoying the picturesque view of Koshi River and sceneries of stunning landscapes along the way. En route, we will pass many countryside villages on a hillside and also get to observe the daily activities of the local people. After around 7 hours long drive, we finally reach out today’s destination, Gongar Khola. We will spend overnight at a local lodge with inclusive of the full board meals.

Today, we start our trek by following a trail through a normal plane land along the river banks and then pass through a terraced rice field. En route, we will find a few small settlements inhabited by people of varied ethnic communities. We traverse through forests covered by orchids, a few rhododendron trees, and several other wild vegetation. Next, we cross a suspension bridge before finally arriving at Jagat, a small town with residents from different cultures. You can interact with the local people and gain a close insight into their daily lifestyle. Overnight at a local lodge on full board meals.

On the second day of our trek, our trail winds on the opposite side, high above the river. After, crossing a suspension bridge, we’ll climb several ups and downs through the forest along with the progression of the Tama Koshi River. Then, we pass through Gongar Monastery and the Sherpa village of Kartung, and make a steep climb before reaching Simi Gaon. En route, we will have spectacular views of Mt. Gaurishankar (7134) in a distance.

The following day, we trek alongside the Rolwaling River entering the Rolwaling valley. On a clear day, we will be able to witness the jaw-dropping views of Gaurishankar Himal (7134m). Trekking amid the verdant rhododendron jungle, we arrive at Surmuche for a short rest. Then we’ll continue trekking on a rocky trail to reach Dovan where we’ll spend overnight at a local lodge. Inclusive of full board meals.

Leaving Dovan, we ascend through the rocky trail following the bank of Rolwaling River gazing into the horizon embellished with the impressive Gaurishankar Himal (7134m). En route, there are many waterfalls that certainly add charm to the already beautiful landscape. We march on a plane trail before entering the Sherpa village of Beding, the largest village in Rolwaling Valley situated by the river. Overnight at a local lodge on full board meals.

After a hot breakfast, we will make a short visit to Gaurishankar Temple, from where you get a striking view of Beding Go (6125m), Gaurishankar Himal (7134m), and Dolma Khang (6332m). Then we leave Beding via the Monastery Gate and climb alongside Rolwaling River to reach Na Gaon, resting just beneath the Tsho Rolpal Glacier. Na Gaon is surrounded by some exceptionally noteworthy pinnacles and also conceded as the oldest settlement of Rolwaling Valley. Overnight at a local lodge on full board meals.

This is the ideal place to respite and spend the day around Na Gaon for many reasons. Also, we need to acclimatize ourselves to get familiar with the new altitude and get immune to further heights that we have to gain the next day. You can either take a good rest at your camp or a hike to Yalung La Pass (5310m) which holds glorious views of Gaurishankar Himal (7134m) along with surrounding peaks and also provides a complete view of Ramdung Glacier and Yalung Glacier. After spending a fine time at the viewpoint, we retrace our steps back to our camp to spend another overnight at Naa. Overnight at the same lodge with full board meals.

We continue our trek following the trail that ascends gradually to find the Turquoise Lake resting beneath the massif filled with chilling water from the glaciers. The 360-degree view of Ladung Himal Range and Mahalangur Himal Range is sure to fill your soul. Cho Rolpa (also known as Tsho Rolpa) is situated at an altitude of 4,580 meters (15,030 ft) in Rolwaling Valley and is one of the biggest glacial lakes in Nepal. The lake has risen considerably over the half-century due to glacial melting in the Himalayas. We spend overnight at a tented camp and enjoy the delicious meal prepared by our crew.

We start early morning by heading towards Drolambau Glacier. Walking all the way to the end of Cho Rolpa, we follow the lateral moraines of Trakarding Glacier enjoying the superb view of snow-capped peaks. Still walking steadily and carefully along the icy and slippery track, we finally arrive at Drolambau Glacier. Overnight at a tented camp on full board meals.

We leave Drlambau Glacier and make a gradual ascend to cross Glacier. Unlike previous hikes, today will be a quite challenging climb. After crossing the glacier, we will eventually arrive at a Noisy Know where we’ll set our camp to spend the night. Overnight at a tented camp on full board meals.

Leaving the Rolwaling region, we will head towards the Khumbu region by crossing the Tashi Laptsa La Pass (5755m). We will ascend on a steep trail covered in moraines on the bank Drolambau Glacier. You will not be disappointed when you will have a spell-binding picturesque view of Khumbu Himalaya as well as the peaks of Rolwaling region from the top.  From there, we’ll descend downhill to reach Pachermo Base Camp. Overnight at a tented camp on full board meals.

Today, we will summit Pachermo Peak (6187m) and get back to the Base Camp which will be about 8/9 hrs. of the walk. From the Base Camp, the trail gradually becomes steeper with snowy slopes and rubbles of rock depending on weather circumstances. In cold and dry weather, there can be solid blue ice which presents a greater challenge to the trekkers. You will require crampons and a pair of trekking poles, which will make your hike a lot easier and safer. Pachermo is a small pointed summit which grants you incredible views of the entire Khumbu Region. We retrace our steps back to the Pachermo Base Camp making multiple abseils during the descent. Overnight at a tented camp on full board meals.

After successfully summiting the Pachermo peak, we will descend a long day all the way to reach Tyangbo Camp. Over there, we will find some lodges where we will stay overnight. Overnight at a local lodge on full board meals.

Today, we’ll connect to the main route of the classical Everest Base Camp Trek. We make an early start in the morning by heading to Namche. En route, you can visit the monastery in Thame. After about six hours of a long day trekking, we will finally reach Namche at 3,400 meters. Namche Bazaar is the main trading center and a hub for the Everest Region with many hotels, shops, a police checkpoint, Nepalese officials, a bank, and even a pool house and a beauty salon. Overnight at a local teahouse on full board meals.

Today is your final day for trekking. After having morning breakfast in Namche Bazaar, we’ll head downhill and cross a high suspension bridge over the confluence of Dudh Koshi River. We continue following the progression of Dudh Koshi, crossing multiple suspension bridges and passing several small villages with prayer flags, Mani walls, prayer wheels to reach Phakding. After making several ups and downs and crossing several suspension bridges and monasteries, we’ll reach Lukla where we’ll end our day and stay overnight at a local guesthouse (Inclusive full board meals).

It’s your last day in the Khumbu Region. After breakfast, we will head for the Tenzing-Hillary Airport airstrip and hop on an early flight to Kathmandu. The flight usually takes around 45 minutes which is a grand adventure in itself. It’s a scenic flight over the diverse geographic terrain that provides a superior view of the mountains, rivers, and landscapes. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel via a private vehicle. Take some time to explore around Kathmandu, if you have not done so already. You can also buy souvenirs for your loved ones from one of many souvenir shops in and around the Thamel. In the evening we will celebrate dinner together for successfully completing the Tashi Lapcha Pass Trek which will be organized by the company.

Note: Flight delays are common in the mountain region due to unpredictable changes in the weather. It is advisable to add an extra contingency day at the end of your trek that will help you prevent from missing your international flight.

It’s finally a time to bid farewell to this beautiful Himalayan nation. It was an honor for giving us an opportunity to serve you! And a wonderful memory that reflects on the precious time spent together. Our vehicle and escorts will be on standby to drop you at the international airport 3 hours prior to catching your flight back home! We pray for your safe journey and hope to see you again! someday! Bon Voyage!!!