Everest Photo Tour
16 days
us$1350 per pax
1 Mar, 2024
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- difficulty
- Strenuous
- altitude
- Chola Pass 5368m & Renjo La Pass 5360m mtrs
- group size
- 1 above PAX
- meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- accomodation
- Tea House Trek
- season
- Sep-Nov to March & April
trip overview
The Everest Photo Tour is the ideal excursion for photographers who want to document the splendor of the Everest region with their cameras. The journey begins at Lukla Airport in the high mountains, which is located at a height of 2840 meters. The tour then continues on to Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital. The journey from Lukla to Namche Bazaar is beautiful, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges and the distinctive Sherpa culture. In order to increase the adventure and thrill of the hike, there are a few hard ascents and descents.
The tour continues from Namche Bazaar to Mount Everest’s base camp and Khumbu glacier. Because of the steep ascents and rocky terrain, this section of the journey is regarded as the most difficult. The journey offers some of the most breathtaking vistas of the mountains in the area, so the extra work is well worth it. As the voyage goes on, you can get a close-up view of the Everest range’s majesty and photograph it.
Several of the tallest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, Mount Makalu, Cho Yu, Amadablam, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, and many more, may be seen from the Everest picture trek path. You can pause your trip through the area to stop your camera and take pictures of these magnificent peaks. The Khumbu Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in the world, is also stunning to view.
More About Everest Photo Tour
The Everest Photo Tour treks past base camp and the Khumbu glacier before crossing the Chola pass at a height of 5368 meters to get to Gokyo lake and Gokyo Ri, which is located at a height of 5360 meters. You may capture some of the most stunning vistas in the area from this stretch of the route, which is exceptionally gorgeous. The views from Gokyo Ri are absolutely magnificent, and the Gokyo Lake is a glacial lake encircled by snow-capped peaks.
You will next be directed by the Everest Photo Guide to the Gokyo valley, the Sherpa town of Khumjung, and finally back to Namche Bazaar and Lukla. The hike back is comparatively simpler because it is mostly downhill. You can think back on the amazing adventures and memories that you have documented on your camera when the tour comes to an end. Your final day of travel will be spent in Lukla, and the following morning, you will depart for Kathmandu in accordance with your flight schedule.
In conclusion, anyone interested in photography and adventure should do the Everest Photo Tour. It is a chance to photograph some of the region’s most breathtaking vistas, which include some of the highest peaks, glaciers, and lakes in the entire world. Although the trek is difficult, the benefits are great since you get to see and photograph the region’s unrivaled splendor. You will never forget your experience on the Everest Photo Tour.
itinerary
Day00:
Arrival in Kathmandu 1350M (4429ft.)/drive to the hotel.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. You can rest and relax for the remainder of the day, or explore the vibrant city of Kathmandu.
Walking / Driving: 30-40M Drive.
Day01
Kathmandu – Lukla to Phakding 2610M (8562 Ft)/35 M.
After breakfast, you will be driven to the airport for a short 35-minute flight to Lukla, a small town in the Khumbu region.
From here, you will start your trek and hike for about 3-4 hours to reach Phakding, a small village on the way to Everest Base Camp.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: light and 3-4 hours walk.
Day02
Phakding – Monju to Namche Bazaar 3440M (11286ft).
Today, you will walk for 5-6 hours from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. You will cross the Dudh Koshi River and pass through beautiful pine forests, suspension bridges, and small villages.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the Sagarmatha National Park and the village of Monju en route to Namche Bazaar.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 5-6 hours walk.
Day03
Rest Day in Namche Bazar/ Visit Everest View Hotel 3962M (12998ft)
Accordingly, after trekking for a couple of days, you will have a well-deserved rest day in Namche Bazaar, which will help you to acclimatize to the high altitude.
During this day, you have two options: either take a leisurely stroll around the town and explore the local market, or embark on a moderate hike up to the Everest View Hotel, which provides breathtaking views of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 2-3 hours walk
Day04
Namche Bazar – Phungi Tangka to Tengboche 3860M (12,664ft).
From Namche Bazaar, you will trek to Tengboche, a beautiful village that is home to the Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the Khumbu region.
On the way, you will pass through Phungi Tangka and enjoy breathtaking views of Ama Dablam and other surrounding peaks.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 4-5hours walk.
Day05
Tengboche – Panboche to Dingboche 4410M (14468ft)
You will hike for about 4-5 hours to reach Dingboche, a small village located at an altitude of 4410m.
On the way, you will pass through the village of Panboche and enjoy stunning views of the Himalayan range.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 4-5hours walk.
Day06
Rest Day in Dingboche/ Hike to Nagarjun Hill 5050M (16568)
Today, you will have a rest day in Dingboche to acclimatize to the altitude. You can take a leisurely hike to Nagarjun Hill for panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, or explore the town and interact with the locals.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 3-4 hours walk
Day07
Dingboche – Thukla to Lobuche 4910M (16108ft)
You will hike for about 4-5 hours to reach Lobuche, a small village situated at an altitude of 4910m.
On the way, you will pass through Thukla, where you can visit the memorial dedicated to climbers who have lost their lives on Mt. Everest.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 4-5hours walk.
Day08
Lobuche to Gorakshep 5164M (16942ft)/3-4 hours walk and Visit Everest Base Camp.
Today, you will hike for 3-4 hours to reach Gorak Shep, a small village situated at an altitude of 5164m.
From here, you will visit the Everest Base Camp and witness the stunning beauty of the Khumbu glacier.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 5-6hours.
Day09
Walk to Kalapathar View Point 5555M (18225ft) then walk to Dzongla 4830M (15846ft)
Today, you will hike to Kalapathar View Point, which offers stunning views of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks.
You will then continue to Dzongla, a small village situated at an altitude of 4830m.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 4-5 hours walk.
Day10
Dzongla – Chola Pass 5368M to Drangnag 4700M (15419ft)
Today, we start our trek to Drangnag (4700 meters). We cross the Chola Pass (5368 meters) and descend towards Drangnag.
The trail is steep and can be a bit challenging, but the views of the surrounding mountains make it worth the effort.
We reach Drangnag in the evening and check in at our teahouse for dinner and an overnight stay.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 5-6 hours walk.
Day11
Dragnag to Gokyo Lake 4790M (15715ft)
Today, we will embark on our trek to Gokyo Lake (4790 meters). Firstly, the trail follows the Ngozumpa Glacier, and we cross several glacial streams. Moreover, the views of the surrounding peaks, including Cho Oyu and Everest, are stunning.
Upon arrival in the afternoon, we check in at our teahouse and enjoy a delicious lunch. After that, we hike around the lake and take in the beautiful scenery.
Finally, we will spend the night at the teahouse, relaxing and taking in the views of the surrounding area.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 3-4 hours walk.
Day12
Gokyo - Renjo la pass 5360M to Lumde 4380M (14370ft)
Today, we will start early in the morning and trek to the Renjo La Pass (5360 meters). The trail is steep and can be challenging, but the views of the surrounding peaks, including Everest and Makalu, are breathtaking.
We reach the top of the pass and take some time to enjoy the view before descending to Lumde (4380 meters). The descent is steep and can be a bit challenging, but the views of the surrounding peaks make it worth the effort.
We reach Lumde in the evening and check in at our teahouse for dinner and an overnight stay.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 7-8 hours walk.
Day13
Lumde - Marlung to Thame 3800M (12467ft)
We will begin our descent towards Thame, a charming village in the Khumbu region. We will trek through beautiful rhododendron forests and past small streams before reaching Marlung.
From here, we will continue trekking to Thame, where we will spend the night
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 5-6 hours walk.
Day14
Thame - Namche bazaar to Monjo 2835M (9301ft)
Today, we will begin our trek back to Namche Bazaar and continue on to Monjo. Along the way, we will pass by some breathtaking waterfalls and quaint villages, allowing us to soak in the stunning views of the Himalayas.
Finally, as the day comes to an end, we will reach Monjo, a peaceful village nestled amidst the majestic natural beauty of the region, where we will spend the night.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 5-6 hours walk.
Day15
Monjo - Phakding to Lukla 2840M (9317ft)
We will begin our final trek back to Lukla today. We will trek through beautiful forests and past small villages before reaching Phakding.
From here, we will continue on to Lukla, where we will spend our final night in the Himalayas.
Itinerary Meal: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge
Walking / Driving: 4-5 hours walk.
Day16
Lukla to Kathmandu by flight 45M.
Today, we will take a short flight back to Kathmandu, where our journey will come to an end.
We will transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu and bid you farewell.
Walking / Driving: flight 45M.
what's included
- Flight Ktm to Lukla to Ktm.
- Both ways airport taxes.
- Food; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea/coffee
- Lodge along the trek simple.
- An experience Guide; Included (Salary, Food, Lodge, Insurance, Equipment, Transportation etc.)
- Strong Porter; Included (Salary, Food, Lodge, Insurance, Equipment, Transportation etc.)
- Legal Document; Everest Trekking Permit and TIMs.
- Equipment: Down Jacket, Sleeping Bag.
- Dry fruits.
- Farewell dinner/ typical Nepali set.
what's excluded
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expense; phone call, internet and buy something.
- Cold drink; coke, mineral water, beer etc.
- Extra porter if hired on the trek.
- Tips for guide and porter.
Photo / Video
Fixed Departure
| departure date | price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar, 2024 - 16 Mar, 2024 | $1350 | Enquire Now |
useful info
Here is some useful information related to the Everest Photo Tour :
- In Kathmandu, Nepal, the journey begins and concludes.
- The tour includes a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- The tour requires moderate physical fitness and good health
- Altitude sickness is a possibility, so travelers should be aware of the symptoms and take the necessary precautions
- Travelers should bring warm and waterproof clothing, comfortable hiking shoes, a day pack, a sleeping bag, and a headlamp or flashlight
- Accommodation will be in tea houses or lodges along the route, and meals will be provided
- The best time to go on the tour is from March to May or from September to November, which are the peak trekking seasons in Nepal
- The tour requires a permit to enter Sagarmatha National Park and to trek in the Everest region
- Travelers should have travel insurance that covers medical expenses and emergency evacuation
- The tour itinerary may be subject to change depending on weather conditions, flight availability, or other unforeseen circumstances.
FAQ
What is the best time of the year to go on an Everest Photo Tour?
The best time to go on an Everest Photo Tour is from March to May and September to November. During these months, the weather is clear, and the views of the mountains are spectacular.
