Everest Kala Patar

Country: Nepal

Description

Kalapatar - which means black rock, is barely 5 kms from the Everest BC and is 6645 m above sea level. This trek leads through Sherpa country with some of the highest cultivated areas in the world. Especially around the village of Dingboche many Yaks are to be seen.

Itinerary

Day 01 : Namche Bazar (3440 m) - The trek passes through Benker and Jorsale. It takes about 6 h to reach the main village of Khumbu.
Day 02 : The trail leads through rhododendron forest to the monastery Tengboche. This gompa lies at the foot of the mighty Kangtega and offers magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawoche and Khumbila. Trek time is 6 h.
Day 03 : Dingboche (4343 m) - Descend from Tengboche and cross Imjha Kola to reach Pangboche - spectacular views all around. Proceed to Dingboche. The total time taken is 5 h.
Day 04 : Lobuche (4930 m) - After 5 h trek, reach Lobuche. Camp site at Lobuche is a meadow between the glacier and the Lobuche Preak (6145 m). Tawoche (6542 m) and Nuptse (7879 m) tower above.
Day 05 : On this day, the trek involves going to and returning from Kala Patar (5545 m). An early start is necessary. The trail leads along the Khumbu glacier through mases of rocks. scend Kala Patar for a panoramic view of Pumori (7161 m), Everest (8848 m), the Tibetan ChangTse (7501 m) and many other peaks.
Day 06 : Pheriche - Descend all the wy to Pheriche.
Day 07 : Fly out to Kathmandu in the morning.

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