Nepal day 15: Lukla - Katmandú. Boudanath, Pashupatinath
It is 5 am when Sonam knocks on the door. We are very fortunate that the day is completely clear and we will have no problems with the plane.
Sunrise at Lukla
It is 5 am when Sonam knocks on the door. We are very fortunate that the day is completely clear and we will have no problems with the plane.
Sunrise at Lukla
Today's stage takes us from Namche Bazaar (3,410 metres) back to Lukla (2,860 metres)
Return to Lukla
Itinerary: Namche Bazaar - Monjo - Phakding - Lukla
Today's stage takes us from Periche (4,265m) back to Namche Bazaar (3,410m).
Ama Dablam
Itinerary: Periche (4,265 metres) - Shomare - - Tengboche - Namche BazaarPhungi Thenga
Distance: 20 kms
Today's stage takes us from Gorakshep (5,167m) to Kala Pathar (5,550m), return to Gorakshep (5,167m) and descent to Periche (4,265m).
Everest and Nuptse
Today's trek takes us from Lobuche (4,934m) to Gorakshep (5,167m), from here to Everest Base Camp (5,250m) and back to Gorakshep (5,167m).
Lobuche
Itinerary: Lobuche - Gorakshep - EBC - Gorakshep
Today's stage takes us from Dingboche (4,318m) to Lobuche (4,934m) with acclimatisation on the Khumbu Glacier.
Island Peak
Today is a day of acclimatisation, our goal is to climb to the summit of Nangkartsang at 5,085 metres above sea level.
Ama Dablam
Today's stage takes us from Tengboche (3,860m) to Dingboche (4,318m).
Sunrise at Tengboche
Today's stage takes us from Namche Bazaar (3,410m) to Tengboche (3,860m).
Sunrise
Itinerary: Namche Bazaar (3,410 metres) - Lawi Schyasa - Tashinga - Phungi Thenga - Tengboche (3,860 metres)
A good acclimatisation is essential for the successful completion of our trek, which is why we slept two nights in Namche Bazaar.
Namche sunrise