Syangboche
From Lukla (2,840 m), where you enter the ‘Everest Highway’, the trek to Syangboche takes about four days.
If you are a good walker, you can reach the Sherpas’ hometown, Namche Bazar (3,440 m) in just two days. It is recommended that you spend about three days there to acclimatize yourself. From Namche, it is then just a three-hour-climb to Himalaya Sanso.
The flight to Lukla, by the way, currently departs from Ramechhap Airport, about a four-hour-drive from Kathmandu.
As an alternative, a motorable road has now been completed to Bupsa, which can be reached by a two-day drive. Then from Bupsa to Lukla it’s a trek of one day. This route captures the idyllic ambience of an earlier time.
From Lukla (2,840 m), where you enter the ‘Everest Highway’, the trek to Syangboche takes about four days.
If you are a good walker, you can reach the Sherpas’ hometown, Namche Bazar (3,440 m) in just two days. It is recommended that you spend about three days there to acclimatize yourself. From Namche, it is then just a three-hour-climb to Himalaya Sanso.
The flight to Lukla, by the way, currently departs from Ramechhap Airport, about a four-hour-drive from Kathmandu.
As an alternative, a motorable road has now been completed to Bupsa, which can be reached by a two-day drive. Then from Bupsa to Lukla it’s a trek of one day. This route captures the idyllic ambience of an earlier time.
Day 1
Arrive at Lukla, Tenjin-Hillary Airport
The flight from Ramechhap offers a magnificent view of the Himalayas.
On arrival at the airport, a local guide and porters await you.
Day 2
Trek slowly along the well-kept trail that follows the Dudh Kosi (river) as it flows through the Khumbu Valley.
Day 3 (Sagarmatha National Park Office)
Since Himalaya Sanso is located in Sagarmatha National Park,
registration at the Park Office is required for entry.
Day 4 First day’s lodge in Phakding (2,610 m)
Day 5 Big suspension bridge
From Lukla, you cross three stout suspension bridges; this large one is the last.
From this point, you begin a steep ascent through the forest,
and arrive at Namche Bazar in about two hours.
Day 6 Namche Bazar, hometown of the Sherpas
When the Sherpas arrived here from Tibet nearly 500 years ago,
it was a small village in a valley, but now it has become a central
town on the Everest Highway with many fine hotels. Here you will find
cafes, bakeries, banks, and souvenir shops.
Day 7 (trail to Shangboche)
After an overnight stay in Namche, you climb slowly for about
three hours along a trail that runs through a belt of shrubbery.
Himalaya Sanso has seven twin guest rooms; The room rate is US$ 100 per night per person.(incl.13% tax).
The room rate includes three delicious meals, which are prepared daily using the freshest ingredients possible
You can enjoy your lunch in the lodge garden, or a box lunch box will be provided for those who are going hiking.
Water used at the lodge is drawn from the foot of Khumbila (5,883 m, a mountain sacred to the Sherpas), and is drinkable as it is.
Fresh coffee and/or tea is served free (up to three cups)
Toilet and shower are shared facilities.
On arrival, each visitor receives a pair of slippers and a face towel.
WiFi is provided at no charge.
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