Region
Everest
Grade
Modrate
Duration
11 Days
Accomodation
Hotel/Trekking guest houses/Tent
Group size
2 - 15 People
Best Seasons
March-May/Sep-Nov
Maximum Altitude
4,250m
Trip Type
Budget Travel, Nature Walk, Weekend Trips

Overview

Kongde Ri Trek is one of the least trekked but spectacular trek in Khumbu region because of the landscape setting and comfortable hotels on the lap of Kongde Peak and Farak peak. The trekking trail is the same until the fourth day, Thamo/Thame via Namche and switches towards Kongde hill after crossing Bhote Koshi river in between Thame and Thamo village. It is the last gradual uphill ascend of the entire trek, which let you experience greater views of the Himalayas, valleys, and the journey itself. Once you get to the top of the hill, it lightens your eyes and heart, achieving the feeling of paradise. The 360-degree view of Himalayas is amazing like nowhere else including the landscape and geographical scenery of Khumbu valleys. Moreover, the accommodation at the top of Kongde hill will surprise one with questions and add extra flavor to the entire trek. The trek is available through all seasons, cheaper in the off-season period in the month of January, February and until mid of May and September.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.

Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists you in transferring to your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, evening we'll meet and brief you about your trip and take you for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants in the heart of Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02 :

Kathmandu –Manthali Lukla - Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 3- 4 hours trek

You will meet with your team members in the morning at your hotel.You will then be escorted to Tribhuvan Airport, Domestic terminal from where you will take 30 minutes long Kathmandu- Lukla flight. Enjoy the mountain flight with breath-taking views of Ganesh, Langtang, Nuptse, Thamserku, Lhotse, Cho- Oyu, Everest and other peaks and mountains. The plane lands at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla 2840m. Assemble the crew and start your Everest Mini Trek. Cross Dudhkoshi River and walk through Ghat village to Phakding 2610m.

Day 03 :

Phakding - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,280 ft): 5 - 6 hrs

After breakfast we will continue up the bank of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo the entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. When we enter the National park boundary we descend, a gradual walk brings us to the suspension bridge over the Bhote-Koshi river to Jorsalle village, the last village till Namche Bazaar. After walking for sometime on the riverside, we will reach Hilary suspension bridge and walk ascent to the top of big hill Namche for a few hours which is our stop for this day. Namche is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu Region. Overnight at Namche.

Day 04 :

Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

We do require an acclimatization day at this altitude to adopt high altitude before heading up to high elevation so today will be our first acclimatization day in this trek. You will have full day leisure or visit Everest View Point hotel for wonderful panoramic view or take a short hike to Thame village or stroll around the market as per your wish. If this is a Saturday; one can see the lively & colorful market of Namche as Saturday used to be a typical day for people shopping, exchanging and sailing their goods. Also you can visit Sherpa Museum as well as a great place to learn Sherpa culture and history of mountaineering and stroll back to the hotel for overnight.

Day 05 :

Trek to Thamo

After breakfast, you head towards west side towards Thamo valley. It is an easy day comparatively because of less up and downhill trail. The trail leads you through the shadow of Kongde peak and pine forest with Buddhist stupa. It is a half day hike and you may visit the monastery of Thamo.

Day 06 :

Trek to Kongde Ri

Get prepared to hike early after breakfast to amazing Kongde Ri. The trail is inclined uphill through rhododendron tree, juniper, and pine forest. You might see musk deer, Impeyan pheasant a Monal while hiking. The higher you go, the more you see and it is about 6/7 hours trek depending on your pace. One part of the trail requires technical assistance to pass the ice water rock slope about 35 meters and our guide ensures your safety. Besides, you will have what you struggle so far, the amazing views of Himalayas.

Day 07 :

Hiking day/ Rest day:

No rush, just relax, enjoy, it is your day. If you would like to make a hike, Farak peak, you see behind your hotel is absolutely great. You will feel being almost close to Kongde Peak and offer an overall view of Khumbu valley. Moreover, to the right corner from the hotel is Sherpa peak and small glacier lake. Explore and take much of it with you.

Day 08 :

Trek to Bengar

Begin after breakfast towards Bengar, a small town you cross while heading to Namche. Make sure your trekking poles are long as it all downhill until destination.

Day 09 :

Trek to Lukla 5-6 hrs trek Altitude: 2865m

It is the short and easy day, trek slowly down towards Lukla passing few last suspension bridge. Stay at the hotel, visit Lukla valley.

Day 10 :

Lukla –Manthali- Kathmandu

Today fly back to Manthali after our long mountain journey. We fly early morning flight to Manthali as possible as ,drive to Kathmandu. We can rest and relax throughout the day at hotel. If we get interested to take some gifts home from Nepal for friends and relatives, we can visit to some nearby shops or venture out at Thamel for typical Nepalese goods. This short excursion either can be assisted by trekking guides or we can do it ourselves too. If we want to explore any other areas in Kathmandu, we have managed time for this today as well! At the evening we will be at a fantastic celebration dinner together for successfully completing our trek to Everest Base Camp hosted by Virgin Nepal Trek and Expedition! Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 11 :

Departure——(Airport Drop)

Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A VNTE representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way to home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal. Included meals: Breakfast