Solu-Everest Base Camp Trekking (19 days)Solu-Everest Base Camp Trekking (19 days)

Solu-Everest Base Camp Trek - 19 Days

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  • Duration19 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty Moderate
  • Max Altitude 5,545m
  • Activity Trekking
  • Accommodation Comfortable hotel in KTM on B/B basis & available nice hotel/ lodges on trekking
  • Meals Breakfast, Lunch & dinner as per own choices
  • Transportation Jeep drive from KTM- Salleri- Thamdanda, domestic flight back from Lukla,
  • Best Season March-April- May/ September-October- December
Overview
Trip Highlights
  • Highly experienced trekking crews
  • Guided Sightseeing tour around the world heritage sites and trekking,
  • Following Multi ethnical cultures villages, amazing wildlife, terrain and ,lanscape
  • Picturesque landscapes, Panoramic Mountains, green forest, sub-tropical terrain
  • Highland EBC 5,370m- Kalopatthar 5,545
  • Astonishing Views of Mt. Everest 8,848, Lhotse 8,516, Makalu 8485m,
  • Enormous scenic glacier, icefall, and moraine,
  • Nice hotels and lodges with a delicious food menu
  • Kneed and clean dining room with yak dung heater,
  • Hot showers and comfort toilets,

jeep

The lower part of the Everest region is called Solu and the upper part is Khumbu. By unitedly it is called Solukhumbu which reflects a District in Nepal. Solu (lower part) is densely scattered villages of different ethnical groups, fertile terraced fields for agriculture, sub-tropical forest and terrain, water streams/ Rivers and Khumbu is a package of the world’s highest dominants Mountains. Solu is highly populated, with multi-cultures/traditions/ religious sectors, connected with airlines and rough tough road transport with other urban areas. Khumbu is only connected with airlines transport and Buddhist dominating sector.

There are different ways to get into the Everest Basecamp trekking. Amongst them, Solu- EBC trekking is driving from Kathmandu to Sallery-Thamdanda by jeep and starting trekking on foot via Paiya village, Chheubass, Surke village, and Chaurikharka then joining the major trail at Chhoplung.

Starting trekking from Solu is a big converge of classic discoveries. Driving from Kathmandu to Sallery- Thamdanda is a complete package of multi ethnical cultures, ways of life, and natural diversities. This trekking provides experiences of lowlander to a highlander, farmer zone to the alpinist zone, warm tropical atmosphere to the freezing temperature of high Himalayas.

Itinerary

Arrival at Tribhuwan international airport, greeting with flower garlands and transport to hotel and overnight at B/B planning.

arrival

Trekking preparation day or sightseeing around the world heritage site in Kathmandu.

Drive very early in the morning by jeep to Salleri then up to Thamdanda 2700mtr – 11 hours

Long jeep drive may make you tired so make your breakfast around 8:00 Am and start your trekking via the deep alpine forest, Paiya village, and Chheubass to Surke. You must walk a while along the newly built rough road and then a whole day along the classic path with nice views.

trekking

Surke is a famous Sherpa village and the birthplace of the national Luminary ex. female Nepali climber Pasang Lhamu Sherpa. Follow a small gradual path towards the Mountain Valley. Lukla lies approximately 300mtr away up from the ridge, and domestic flight start very early in the morning from Lukla. You may see frequent airlines and helicopter flights departure and arrival along the path. Just take a lower path to Musse by crossing the suspension bridge at Handikhola without climbing up to Lukla. Musse is another typical Sherpa village with lots of Buddhist Mantras carved in Manestone. Pass the village and meet a major trekking trail from Lukla at Chhoplung and follow the path via Thado Koshi, Ghat to Phakding, and overnight at the local lodge.

jorsalle

We commence our trek to Namche Bazaar through the Dudh Koshi gorge.  There are so many suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River. A long zigzag trail leads us through Banker, Monjo to Jorsalle the check post of Sagarmatha national park. Thamserku, Kusumgaru, and Kwongde Mountain are visible, and Khumbila Peak is standing over the Namche Bazzar. We follow a short walk along the riverbed of this V-shaped valley where the Dudh Koshi River comes from the right and the Bhote Koshi River comes from the left. The conjoint point is called Dovan with a very high suspension bridge. Now we begin steep ascending to Namche Bazar. We make a quick stoppage just over the shoulder. From there you will have an excellent view of Everest (8848m) and Lhotse (8516m.)Then it takes approximately 45 minutes of uphill walking to arrive at Namche Bazaar

It is considered an ideal day for altitude acclimatization in this place after the breakfast climbs higher around the museum, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusumkangaru, Kwongde Peak, and Thame Peak are awaiting to your warm greet. It would be the best morning ever in your travel time then follow the steep climb up to the world’s highest airstrip Syangboche Airport. Turn towards the Everest view hotel and hidden Khumjung village for a day excursion, and visit the monastery. This monastery has steel preserving a yeti’s head then get back down to Namche by the side of Khumjung school or visit Khunde village hospital. Then directly descend to Namche bazaar overnight.

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You have to walk through the same way just up to Museum then take a right flat easy trail to the Himalayas. The mountain view is widely spreading all around, make a small break in Chhumoa and follow the path that is heading to the riverside Lowsasa and Fungitanga. From Fungitanga it is a steep climb through the pine, fir trees, juniper, and rhododendron forest up to Tyangboche Monastery. Visit the holy monastery in the evening and get back to your lodge for Dinner.

Leaving Tyangboche Monastery at the backdrop, we descend through a rhododendron forest and enter to Dibuche. Cross a suspension bridge at Imja Khola, climb to the ancient Sherpa village Pangboche and lunch in Sommare (a little hamlet). Then follow the classic trail for half an hour and enter Imjatse Valley beneath the mighty peak of Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Nuptse, and Lhotse. Dingboche comparatively warmer village than others however it is higher. Overnight at local hotel/lodge 

dingboche

This is a suitable place to have an acclimatization day or for more ensure to avoid altitude sickness. After breakfast, you can take a hike up to Nartsang Peak at the altitude of (5000m) or Chhukung Peak (5320m) and back to Dingboche overnight.

Walk slowly to the left first ridge where some stupas are standing, and take a trail just above the Pheriche village along the yak pasturelands, it seems a very closed way however takes a longer time to arrive at Thukla. Several mountain views are privileged on the way and maybe a windy walk, you will see the giant edge of the Khumbu glacier just over the Thukla. It has a very steep path to the top, thousands of mountaineer’s monuments lost their lives in the Himalayas. Follow the moraine trail along the hidden valley up to the mountains and stop at a little settlement Lobuche.  

lobuche 

It takes almost 3 hours of a demanding walk through the Gyazungkhang glacier, the rocky gregarious moraine trail, and the giant longe bed of Khumbu glacier to the right side. Mt. Pumori, Nuptse, Gyzungkhang, Ngozumba are towering Mountains. You arrive by lunchtime to Gorakshep and make an Everest base camp tour in the afternoon. And back to Gorakshep overnight.

ebc

ebc

Start climbing up to the Kalapatthar very early in the morning for nice sunrise views. It takes approximately one and a half-hour’ time. You can see an enormous spellbound view from Kalapathhar, Mt. Everest is very nicely visible from Kalapatthar. Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Lingtren, Khumbutse, a wide range of Everest basecamp, Khumbu icefall, long range of giant Khumbu glacier, Mt. Makalu, Bharuntse, Amadablam, Tauche, Thamserku and complete Himalayan glacier covering landscape are visible. Pumori base camp lies just below Kalapatthar with gleaming Glacier Lake. Achieving steps on Kalapatthar is the ultimate mission and worth of your travel. Get back to the lodge for breakfast and return home way from Gorakshep to Pheriche.

Always down to Somare, pangboche and Dibuche to Tyangboche Monastary.

yak

Returning back to Lukla, and the last farewell dinner all together.

Route Map
Solu-Everest Base Camp Trek - 19 Days map
Cost Details
What's included
  • Airport pick up and drop off with a private vehicle
  • Deluxe Hotel Room on B/B Planning basis in Kathmandu (Before & after trekking)
  • Kathmandu to Salleri and Thamdanda a private vehicle before trekking
  • Domestic plane tickets for return ( Lukla- Ramechhap) and comfort vehicle
  • Plane ticket or transportation charge for your guide.
  • Trekking permit related to National park fees, TIMS, and Local permits.
  • Local accommodation and three times meals (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner) during the trek, including hot drinks.
  • Necessary Guide and Porters for your support on the trek
  • Guide's and porter's salary, including their trekking insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.
  • sightseeing in Kathmandu (at your choice)
  • Service charges and farewell dinner
What's not included
  • Nepal entry visa
  • Your Travel insurance
  • Your personal expenses in Nepal
  • Your International airfare
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Entrance fees at UNESCO's cultural world heritage sites and guide fees for the site in Kathmandu
  • Tips for your trekking staff.
  • All kinds of bottled drinks (alcohol, juice, and canned items)
  • Your health insurance and expenses.
  • Helicopter price in case you need to be evacuated.
  • Your travel or trekking insurance
Useful Info

Transportation: Overland Vehicle from KTM to Salleri Bazaar- then change to a local 4x4 jeep to Thamdanda (the driving will be rough, tough, and adventurous). On the way back, you will fly by domestic flight from Lukla to Ramechhap and a 4-hour vehicle drive to Kathmandu.

Walking Trails: In some parts, trekkers must walk on the road, but alternative walking trails are adequately available everywhere. There is an ancient legendary walking trail from Surke to EBC and return to Lukla. The trail is often gradual up until you reach EBC and Kalapatthar. Crosses Rivers, glaciers, alpine contours, highlands, and rocky plateaus.

Trek hours per day: The itinerary is always eligible; every day your trek starts after breakfast. Take your own speed and enjoy your walking and the views. Normally, walking hours will be 4-8 hours a day. You may take a longer time than you expect to complete your ultimate mission around Gorakshep and EBC.

Landscape & temperature: The landscape on this trek is very amazing.  It starts at a lower and warmer greenery region and ends at a highland. Terraced field, beautiful hill and hillock, glaciers, moraine, and High Mountains. Warm in the lower land but dry, windy, and cold atmosphere at the higher land. The big and sky-touching mountains stand on every side in the Himalayas. It is warm during the day and will be cold at night. The coldest night will be at Gorakshep, but it depends on the Season.

Amazing things to see

The highest mountain in the world, Everest, is 8,848 meters, Lhotse is 8,516 metres, Lhotse Shar is 8,383 meters, and Makalu is 8,485 meters. The most beautiful mountain, Amadablem 6,812 meters of Nepal. The famous trekking peak, Island Peak 6,100 meters. The world’s highest Khumbu glacier. The world’s famous Khumbu Icefall, the legendary EBC basecamp, and the famous Tyangboche Monastery. The Yeti's skull at Khumjung Monastery.

Maximum Altitude

The highest overnight place is 5,170 Meters at Gorakshep, the highest destination is 5,545 meters at Kalapathar, and the 5,360 Meters excursion at Everest Base Camp.

Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness (acute mountain sickness) is difficulty sleeping, dizziness, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, rapid pulse, nausea, vomiting, etc. It affects mountain climbers, hikers, and skiers because of lower air pressure and lower oxygen levels. It occurs as the result of failure to adapt at a higher altitude. It happens most often in the brain or the lungs after the fluid begins to leak from the blood vessels.

When the fluid collects in the brain, you initially get headaches, loss of appetite, nausea, tiredness, a desire to lie down and feel powerless, physically moving is unwilling, a decrease in consciousness, and the problem with balance coordination is called high–altitude cerebral edema (HACE). If the fluid is collected in the lungs, you become breathless and dry, and it makes a regular irritative cough, sometimes coughing up blood too, discoloration of the skin, and chest tightness is called high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).

Prevention

To prevent acute mountain sickness, we have to follow fundamental gravity habits such as patience, consistency, and discipline in the mountains. The mountains have their own rule and regulations. We cannot turn them into our nature except by following and respecting them. Cloth properly according to the altitude, avoid rapid altitude gain, drink enough water or fluid, take enough acclimatization time to adjust the body at a higher altitude, avoid alcoholic items, control smoking, eat regular meals, get higher & sleep at lower altitudes. Avoid high altitudes if you have heart and lung disease. If the symptoms occur heavily, then stop detting altitude descend to a lower altitude.

In case the person is seriously sick, or cannot bring him/her to a lower altitude by walking and carrying, then she/he should be rescued by a quick Helicopter evacuation.

Clothing Equipment:

Lightweight walking boots, a pair of track shoes, and slippers to wear in the evening or when the boots are wet.

Warm jacket (Fibers fill or down should be adequate.)

A Rainproof jacket with a hood or poncho.

Warm clothes or fleece jackets.

Thin and thick trousers.

Warm trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. (Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary during treks going above 3000 m)

Thermal underwear (This is excellent for sleeping at night)

A pair of loose-fitting long shorts and 1 lightweight long-sleeved shirt are particularly suitable for avoiding sunburn.

A woolen or warm hat to wear in the morning and at night. Sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.

A pair of gloves (warm and normal ones)

2 pairs of thin and 2 pairs of thick warm socks.

Underwear, buff, and hankies as you need.

Accessories

A duffle bag or kit bag to carry your gear while trekking, sleeping bag. Small rucksack to carry personal requirements for the day, e.g., toilet paper, towel, soap, etc. Water bottle. Snow glasses and sunglasses, 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones. Headlamp with spare batteries, sun cream, personal medicine, lip guard, toothbrush, towel, Reading materials, game items (optional), notebook, rubber band, pen and pencil, a diary, a pocket knife, trekking map, passport, and copies.

Drinking Water

Travelers should be very aware of drinking water in Nepal. They are not completely adapted to digest direct normal spring water due to the bacteria. So, we recommend you drink mineral water or boiled water. Also, you can use some purifier tablets, such as chlorine tablets, for purifying water on the trek. We strongly recommend mineral water in the city area and purified or boiled water for trekking.

Accommodation

We provide accommodation according to your demand and accessibility, either normal standards or comfortable luxury hotels in the City. We provide very neat, clean, and comfortable hotels, lodges, friendly homestays, or, locally, what is available for the most suitable on the trek. The dining room will be heated with firewood or yak dung in the center of the room.

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