THE MOST BREATHTAKING TREK ON THE PLANET
GRADE 5 - This trip spends multiple days at high altitude 5000m+ (16,500ft+) Guests must be prepared to train seriously pre-departure and be ready to hike 8-10 hrs a day in challenging terrain. Conditions may involve snow and ice and the trip will have large days ascending and descending. Yak track 'ice tracks' will potentially be worn at times. Itineraries may be adjusted for safety reasons which may include altitude and weather conditions. Suitable for experienced hikers. The trails may include snow, ice, stairs, dirt roads, terraced fields and jungle paths.
This is an all-inclusive package covering all meals, hotels, airport transfers, domestic flights, private transport, permits, expedition gear and the Heartspace team.
Not Included: International flights, travel insurance, extra nights’ accommodation and food outside of the tour dates, tipping.
Himalayan hiking at its finest!
Leave the crowds behind, navigate the longest glacier in the Himalayas, explore the ecological oasis of Gokyo Lakes and climb spectacular Gokyo Ri for an Everest sunrise from the most awe-inspiring view point in the area!
The panoramic vistas are truly breathtaking on Cho La pass. At 5420m (17780ft) this is the central pass on the ' Everest Three Passes Trek'. The pass provides spectacular views of many famous Himalayan peaks, including Cho Oyu, Lobuche, and Cholatse.
Trekking through this area exposes adventurers to the beautiful culture of the Sherpa people, offering insights into their traditions, lifestyles, and resilience in high-altitude conditions
Standing at the foot of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is a humbling and jaw dropping experience evoking a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world.
The Heart of the Himalayas
20 Days - $4600 USD
GRADE 5 - 140km (87mi)
Day 1: WELCOME BRIEFING AND DINNER
Location: Lazimpat, Kathmandu 1400m (4600ft)
Day 2: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
Location: Lazimpat, Kathmandu 1400m (4600ft)
Day 3: FLY TO LUKLA AND EXPLORE
Location: Lukla 2800m (9185ft) Fly 35min
Day 4: HIKE TO JORSALLE
Location: Jorsalle Village 2800m (9185ft) Hike 6h, 11km (6.8mi)
Day 5: HIKE TO NAMCHE BAZAAR
Location: Namche Bazaar 3440m (11285ft) Hike 3h, 2km (1.2mi)
Day 6: ACCLIMATIZATION HIKE TO KHUMJUNG
Location: Khumjung Village 3790m (12435ft) Hike 4hrs, 3km (1.8mi)
Day 7: HIKE TO DOLE
Location: Dole Village 4200m (13780ft) Hike 6h, 9km (6mi)
Day 8: HIKE TO MACHHERMO
Location: Machhermo village 4470m (14670ft) Hike 5h, 6km (3.7mi)
Day 9: HIKE TO GOKYO LAKES
Location: Gokyo Lakes Village 4790m (15715ft) Hike 5h, 8km (5mi)
Day 10: SUNRISE HIKE TO GOKYO RI 5360m (17585ft) Hike 4h, 4km (2.5mi)
CROSS NGOZUMPA GLACIER TO THANNAK
Location: Thannak Hamlet 4700m (15420ft) Hike 4h, 4km (2.5mi)
Day 11: HIKE CHO LA PASS 5420m (17780ft) TO DZONGLA
Location: Dzongla 4860m (15950ft) Hike 8h, 15km (9mi)
Day 12: HIKE TO LOBOUCHE
Location: Lobouche Village 4910m (16100ft) Hike 3h, 6.5km (4mi)
Day 13: HIKE TO GORAP SHEP Hike 3h, 4.5km (2.8mi)
HIKE EBC RETURN TO GORAP SHEP Hike 5h, 6km (3.7mi)
Location: Gorap Shep 5160m (16930ft)
Day 14: HIKE TO PERICHE
Location: Periche Village 4240m (13910ft) Hike 6h, 14km (8.7mi)
Day 15: HIKE TO DEBOUCHE
Location: Debouche Village 3820m (12530ft) Hike 4 h, 9km (5.7mi)
Day 16: HIKE TO JORSALLE
Location: Jorsalle Village 2800m (9185ft) Hike 6-7h, 11km (6.8mi)
Day 17: HIKE TO LUKLA
Location: Lukla Village 2800m (9185ft) Hike 6h, 11km (6.8mi)
Day 18: FLY TO KATHMANDU
Location: Lazimpat, Kathmandu City 1400m (4600ft)
Day 19: FREE DAY IN KATHMANDU
Location: Lazimpat, Kathmandu City 1400m (4600ft)
We keep this day free in case of flight delays from Lukla
*You may wish to take advantage of today to visit some of the UNESCO sites around Kathmandu Vallley such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, the ancient Kingdom of Latipur, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath cremation temples.
Day 20: DEPARTURE DAY
Thank you for joining the Heartspace Expeditions family. Our transfer vehicle will drop you at the airport or assist with your next step of your adventure. As your journey in Nepal comes to an end, we bid farewell and hope that your experience with Heartspace Expeditions has brought awareness and gratitude to your life.