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Nirekha Peak climbing is a pronounced summit that lies on the border of the Himalayan range in the Khumbu region. Nirekha Peak is moderately situated in the range of Lobuche Peak and to the east of Cho-La Col quite a distance high from the Cho-La Pass. The peak was recently opened by the Nepal Mountaineering Association and categorized in the list of grade “A” among the trekking peaks. The peak summit needs some technical skills in mount climbing. Only the experienced climber should attempt to conquer this peak. Nirekkha Peak offers two routes. One route leads from Kanchung Base Campe and others from the Lake Base Camp. The Khanchung route is short and easier. Our itinerary is based on the Khanchung trail. We trace via Glacier to the Cho La Col which is quite normal, easy, and has few gorges.
The scale of our trail is mostly ice and snow. The trail despite having small altitude differences requires good acclimatization. The summit appeals to one of the best views of the Himalayan region. The top of the peak grants the outstanding opportunity to view several top mountains like Mt. Everest (8848 meters), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 meters), Mt. Lhotse(8,516 meters / 27,940 ft), Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188 meters/ 26,864 ft.) above sea level., and much other adjoining Himalayan ranges. Nirekha Peak at the elevation of 6159 meters lies in the Mahalangur region in the deep of the Himalayas. It is close to the Tibetan border and concealed among the famous gigantic mountains like Everest, Cholatse, and Cho Oyu.
The western climbers were recently permitted to climb this peak. The design of this peak is straightforward. We require equipment like ice-ax, fixed rope sections, and crampons. This peak is favorable to trekkers or climbers who have a good physical conditions with some experience in climbing peaks. The ideal period for the Nirekha peak climb is Autumn and Spring.
Day 1
Our representative welcomes you at the Tribhuwan International Airport and guides you to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
We settle and make ready climbing equipment like ice-axe, crampons, rope, harnesses, and others. After completion of preparation, we go for sightseeing in Kathmandu valley's historical and spiritual places. We explore heritage sites like Darbur Square, Pashupathinath, Swaymbhunath, and Bouddhanath. We also visit the Thamel area, a 24-hour open area for relaxation. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Duration:30 Minutes Flight and 3 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 8.2 KM,
Elevation Loss: 230 Mtr
We catch an early flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. After reaching Lukla, we trek to Phakding. In between, our flights offer a magnificent view of green terraces, hills, and snowcapped mountains with rivers and streams. Overnight at teahouse
Day 4
Duration: 6 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 10.9 KM,
Elevation Gain: 830 Mtr
We trace the trail of DudhKoshi, and ascend Himalayan pine, and cedar forests to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche is the main interchange center in the Khumbu region. This village has a historic trading relationship between Nepal and Tibet where salt, textiles, and dried meat were exchanged. Besides Namche offers the first view of Mt. Everest and adjoining peaks. We stayed at Namche for two days for acclimatization. Overnight at teahouse.
Day 5
Duration: 5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 5.4 KM,
Elevation Gain: 830 Mtr
This region has thin air and our acclimatization day begins here. Moreover, we climb uphill Namche and pass over Syangboche (3720 meters). We can get a dazzling view of Taboche Peak (6367 meters), Peak-38, AmaDablam (6856 meters), and Lhotse (8414 meters) for the top of the Syanboche. We explore the Hillary School after reaching Khumjung (4780 meters). We take lunch and head up to Khunde (480 meters). We also explore the Sherpa culture. Finally, we descend back to Namche.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 6
Duration:5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 10.9 KM,
Elevation Gain: 650 Mtr
We trek short ups and downs sightseeing gigantic peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, AmaDablam, and Kwangde peak. We climb Mongla hill and PhortseThanga and Dole. Overnight at teahouse.
Day 7
Duration: 2.5 Hrs Trek
Walking Dis: 5 KM,
Elevation Gain: 320 Mtr
We climb over passing small and thorny bushes and to the scrub juniper with an increase in elevation. We encounter many summer settlements and pasture land where yak grazes. The trek proceeds forward with a magnificent view of Cho Oyu (8201 meters), Kantega (6783 meters), and Thamserku (6623 meters). The trails meet Lhabarma (4330 meters) and Luza (4340 meters) before reaching Machhermo (4410 meters.)
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 8
Duration: 3.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 7 KM,
Elevation Gain: 380 Mtr
The trails ascend a ridge for a magnificent view of Kangtega valley and Mt. Cho-Oyu( 8201 meters) The valley expands via the trail to Pangka ( 4390 meters) and falls to the river bank. The path then climbs the terminal moraine, the Ngozumpa Glacier. We reach the first small lake Longponga (4650 meters) after steering up the moraine and the second lake Taujung (4710 meters). We continue our trail to Gokyo Lake (4750 meters).
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 9
Duration: 4 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 6 KM,
Elevation Gain: 570 Mtr
We climb for Gokyo RI. The Gokyo valley offers panoramic views of the surroundings and high peaks, The east and west of this region is surrounded by high peaks like Cho Oyo (8153 meters), Gyachung Kang (7922 meters), Everest 8848 meters), and Lhotse (8501 meters). A far view of Mt. Makalu towards the east and an appealing view of Gokyo Lakes further add flavor to the hike.
Overnight at Teahouse.
Day 10
Duration: 2.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 4 KM,
Elevation Loss:70 Mtr
We trek onwards to Thaknak passing over beautiful lakes and glaciers.
Overnight at teahouse
Day 11
Duration:5.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 8 KM,
Elevation Gain: 640 Mtr
We follow a step climb passing glacier ponds and the Rocky Mountains. There are two routes that lead to the Nirekha Peak. We follow Kanchung Base Camp and pitch our camp at Nirekha Base Camp.
Overnight at tented camp.
Day 12
We stay at base camp for acclimatization and learn the necessary guidelines and techniques for climbing. We prepare our tools.
Overnight at tented camp.
Day 13
Duration: 4.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 4 KM
We had early breakfast, pack camping materials and move ahead from High camp. The trail takes us to the steep slope to the North. The track then passes through some rock slabs and reach flat territory below the glacier blended on the left south border. We follow the glacier until we reach the flat caldera.
Overnight at tented camp.
Day 14
Duration: 5 Hours Climbing
Walking Dis: 3 KM
Elevation Gain: 560 Mtr
We start our climb early morning upwards Nirekha Peak. The climate will be challenging and mostly depends on the weather. From the summit, we have a view of spellbinding mountains like Everest, Nuptse, AmaDablam, Lhotse, Cholatse, Changri, Pumori and much more. After exploration, we fall back to the Base camp on the same day.
Note: we extend our expedition in case the weather is unfavorable.Overnight at tented camp.
Day 15
Duration: 6 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 9 KM,
Elevation Loss: 510 Mtr
We hike the high passes and cross the Cho-La pass which is at an elevation of 5467 meters. The pass is steep and has a glacier traverse. We cross over Cho- La pass and reach to Dzongla.Overnight at teahouse.
Day 16
Duration: 5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 8.5 KM,
Elevation Gain: 330 Mtr
We continue along with glacial deposits with the sightseeing of Kalapatthar and Pumori till we reach Lobuche (4910 meters) for lunch. The trail to Gorakshep is windy and rocky. This challenge offers a close view of Pumori, Everest Base camp.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 17
Duration: 5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 7.3 KM,
Elevation Gain: 204 Mtr gain while in Basecamp
We continue our journey to climb the steep top of Kalapatthar. The view from the top of Kalaptthar is a dream come true. Southwest of Mt. Pumori, Everest, and other ranges is beyond imagination. After that, we re-trace our trail to Gorakshep and move towards the Everest Base Camp.
Overnight at teahouse
Day 18
Duration: 8 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 15.2 KM,
Elevation Gain: 405 Mtr while in Kalapathar
Elevation Loss: 750 Mtr
We have breakfast and trek to Dhungla. Moving the uphill we touch the yak pasture at Dusa and Imja Valley.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 19
Duration: 3.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 10.5 KM,
Elevation Loss: 550 Mtr
We trace an easy downhill to a less elevation from Dingboche. The march is pleasant and attractive all the way to the Tyangboche. Tyangboche is the most attractive place in the Himalayan region. The place is filled with big monasteries and Gumbas blessed with surrounding peak AmaDablam, Mt. Lhotse, Everest, and Mt Lhotse Shar.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 20
Duration: 6 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 13.6 KM,
Elevation Loss : 1025 Mtr
Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (8501m), Kwangde (6187m), Tawachee (6542m), AmaDablam, Kantega and Thamserku views from the Tengboche is a photogenic and most beautiful one. The hillside is covered with juniper trees and rhododendron forests. We descend via DudhKoshi gorge. The region is known for having wildlife like mountain goats, snow leopards, pheasants and much other. After crossing a few bridges, hills, streams we reach Monjo.Overnight at teahouse.
Day 21
Duration: 4.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 13 KM,
Elevation Gain/Loss: 5 Mtr
We walk between a mixture of open plains, pine forests, rhododendron forest, and distance snow-covered peaks. We can explore Sherpa culture, Buddhist religion, prayer stones, and flag as we pass through villages of this region. We re-conform our flight to Kathmandu in Lukla.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 22
This 30 minutes flight from Lukla to Kathmandu gives us an overview of mountains, rives, green hills. From the Kathmandu, Tribhuwan International Airport, we head to the Hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 23
We take rest at Kathmandu. If you are interested, you can but gifts or other materials for the nearby venture at Thamel. We can arrange our schedule to explore the remaining site of Kathmandu city.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 24
Your last day in Kathmandu, we have a farewell greetings. After taking lunch we escort you to the Airport. We hope to meet again for the exploration of a different region of Nepal.
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Face Mask / Muffler
Wind stopper/Waterproof Jacket
Down Jacket
Fleece Jacket/ trousers
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Woolen gloves/Water/wind proof gloves
Trekking Trousers(light weight long Paint)
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wind stopper/waterproof Paint
Fleece or woolen pants
Thin Lightwear/heavy poly or wool Socks
Sandals
Trekking Boot
Gaiters
Spare Shoes
Medium Rucksack (50-70 Ltr)
Small Day Pack
Personal Medical Kit
Chapstick/Sunscreen
Water bottle
Large Duffel bag
Trekking Pole
Spare batteries for Camera and Flash Light
Hand Towel
Head lamp with extra Batteries
Sun Glasses with UV protection
Suitcase (For stored in Kathmandu hotel for not needed items for trek)
Snow Goggles
Thick Socks
Gloves Water/wind proof
Gaiters
Wind Stopper Jacket and Trousers
Big Rucksack (Minimum 40 Ltr )
When you think Nepal, you will definitely think of world’s highest mountain of the world. Trekking to everest basecamp is one of the most popular and adventures trip in the world.Every year thousands of trekkers come to see Mount Everest and to get to basecamp of Mount Everest which is life time experience trip.Once in your life time,one should visit Everest basecamp and see th Mount Everest.
In Nepal, there are four different seasons such as Spring, Summer, Autumn and winter. Spring and Autumn are most popular for trekking in Nepal.But the best season of your travel might be differ as per your purpose and your suitable time for travelling in Nepal.
For trekking in the Everest Region, you need the following permits:
Local Governments Entry fee instead of TIMS ( Trekking information management system):The local government is charging Rs 2000 per person in Lukla in the entrance of Everest Basecamp Trek.
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit: To entry in the Sagarmatha National Park,One has to obtain the permit which cost Rs 3000+ government tax per head. the park that is home to the Mount Everest Region, you need to obtain an entry permit.
Safety is our first concern. As we provide the experienced guides and leaders for the particular trip who are well trained about the high altitude sickness, first aid ,friendly attitude and ability to provide useful and important instructions. All our itineraries are designed with proper acclimatization days in order to reduce the risk of altitude sickness. In every group we provide the first aid kit bag incase of any injury and emergency.
Along the trail to Everest basecamp, there are well facilited lodges are available with various types of foods. We provide you three meals a day with your own choice. We always provide the seasonal fruits as well. We always book in lodges with well management and facilities. Rooms are very nice and attached toilet until Dingboche. if you buy single supplementory package you will get single room.
Just about 25 minutes flight from Kathmandu takes us to Tenzing Hillary airstrip in Lukla but the due to some circumstances, these days the flight to Lukla are operated from Ramechap, which is 4 hours drive from Kathmandu and 15 min by flight to lukla. There are options to fly by helicopter directly from Kathmandu to Lukla as well, which is bit expensive than regular flight. Sometimes the weather doesn’t permits for the regular flight, then we should be compulsion to hire the helicopter.The airlines companies has operated the first flight to Lukla directly from Kathmandu, so if you book your trip with us prior to 3 months , we can book the seat for direct flight.
After your arrival in Kathmandu airport, we recommand to buy One ncell sim card. In everest region until panboche Ncell 4G works very well. Above Panboche there is good internet facility of Everest link. There are varieties of data cards as 10 GB, 20 GB. If you purchased bigger one it works all over the khumbu and if you purchase 20 GB one it it enough for your whole trek and you can enjoy in social media, news and connect with your family friends and loved one.
You can pay by oriegn currency as well, but the exchange rate will not be same as Kathmand, so we recommand you to exchage the money in kathmandu and take a nepalese Rupees. In mostly lodges they accept the credit cards but sometime due to internet problem it will not be 100% guarantee.
Spring season starts from March, but until third week of march tempreture will still be cold even in day time. But actually tempreture depends on weather, if weatheris mild tempreture ranges from 10-15 Degree Centigrate.If the weather is clear, days will be warm.After the April it will be warm with sunny weather. Especially in Morning and Evening time will be little cold.
Autumn season starts from September, September will still be warm even the weather is not good. From october normally in morning and everning will be cold.
It is quite diffucult and distance wise it is long. But there will be fixed rope all the way to summit and our expert guide will always be there to assist you.
We have climbing crew and kitchen crew in Basecamp and Highcamp with well facilities of foods, drink. We have a single tent for each climber. We will spent maximum 2 night in highcamp, but we we summited,got back to highcamp early and if still have energy and time we try to descend down.
Tips is not mandotory but it is appreciation for the efforts they did for your achievement.
Actually it depends on how speed is your pace. For normal walker its takes 6-7 hours just to climb and takes another 3 hours to descend down. Distance wise it is about 5 KM from Basecamp.
1) Physical Fitness
Nirekha is little technical peak, so before climbing your guide will train you about some climbing technique as well as introduce with climbing gear.One should be physically fit before to do the any trekking and mountaineering. It is long hike so without any training the first two/three days will tough for you. So some basic physical fitness like squat, Mountain climbers ( which can be done in home),running,biking , stair climbing,and swiming will help lot to do trekking in the mountains, so it is highly recommanded 2/3 months prior to your departure for the trekking or mountaineering.
(2)Foods and Drinks
While in the mountain, it is highly recommanded you to drink plenty of fluids like water,soups, teas as well as foods. We will provide the sufficient and hygiene food as per your choice in whole trek.However some private snacks as chocolates bars, cookies are also highly recommanded which you can take from kathmandu or you can buy on the way in lodges or in shops.
(3)Drinking water
One should drink at least 3-4 litres of water every day in order to get hydrated the body which helps lot to be away from altitude sickness.You can buy the bottled water all the way cost from Rs 80 ( Which is equivalent to 80 cents )to Rs 400 (which is equivalent to 4 USD), but the bottled waters are not highly recommanded because as we are environmentally sensitive and also expensive. Whole area except in Gorakshep where drinking waters facility is poor, in that place you have to buy the bottled water in compulsorily. We highly recommend you to carry the reusable water bottle and buy boiled water in lodges/teahouse which also makes your sleeping bag very warm while going to bed, to use sterpin or take chlorine or iodine tablets to purify the drinking water.While in Climbing we will have our own kitchen crew, so we will have properly treated water to fill up the bottle.
(4)Best time to Travel
Spring ( Mar-May)and Autumn ( Sep- Nov) are known as best months to trek in Nepal becuase of the stable clear dry skies which permits to enjoy the spectacular mountain views but mostly lodges, hotels and trails are busy and crowded. Spring season is pleasant and suitable with warm tempreture for trekking and climbing the big mountains as well, so Everest basecamp will be full of tents and looks like small tented city. Untill end of october, the tempreture will be mild cold. Weather will be stable with clear blue sky, dry and at the same time one of the popular religious festivals named Manirimdu festival will be held in Tyangboche Monastery.
Winter and summer are also good if you would prefer less crowdy, and ready to face the some challanges like snow, cold, and rain.Even in winter weather will always be clear but the these three months are coldest month of the year and sometimes snow falls. In Summer, It is very good to do trekking, tempreture will be warm, those who are keen to botanist, summer is the best but the due to unstable weather the views of mountains are very rare.
Both the Spring and Autumn season are good for peak climbing, in spring little crowd than Autumn.
5) Altitude Sickness
For the Nirekha climbing we do proper acclimatization in Gokyo Ri, that will be proper acclimatization for NIrekha climbing.Trekking in Everest region is one of the highest trekking in world.In high altitude , the mass of oxygen will be less, so everyone feels difficult to breath as well as mild headache, dizziness etc.This is one of the biggest challanges in mountain.In the altitude, there are many rules to make our body adaptable to the altitude. Acclimatization is one of the important factor to adjust our body get used to the altitude. All our itineries are designed with proper acclimatization day in every 1000 mtr climbing.The most important rules that we have to follow in altitude is walk slowly, keep drinking plenty of fluids as water , soups etc to make our body hydrated, and keep our body warm. Our staffs and guide will always do their best as they can, eventhough incase of any sickness,injury one should avoid their rest trip and should come down.
(6)Travel Insurance
It is compulsory to buy the proper travel insurance policy with genuine insurance company, it should cover the emergency helicopter evacuation as well as medical treatment incase of severe injury or sickness and Policy should include coverage at the altitudes up to 6500 Mtr.
(7)Bag pack and duffel bag
Our duffel bag should be maximum 15kg including hand bag. Only the neccesary things should be packed and the stuffs which are not neccesary on trek will be stored in hotel in Kathmandu.One porter will carry max 30 Kg,among two clients one porter will be provided.All the climbing gears except climbing boot will be provided by Khumbu Alpine Travel.
(8)Internet Connectivity and cell phone Signal
As per your arrival in Kathmandu airport, there you can buy nepalese Sim card ncell or you can buy anywhere around city. In everest region Ncell signal works untill panboche way to everest basecamp and some part of Thame valley for both phone call as well as internet connectivity. Above that, there is good facility of wifi with purchasing data card of Everst link.If you buy the biggest data pack in Namche which is in 50 GB cost of Rs 3000 ( equivalent to 30 USD)it works whole area of Everest region perfectly except Thame valley so You can enjoy with social media or connects with your family, friends or loved one.
(9)Flight to Lukla
Lukla Tenzing hillary airport is only one airport to get to the Everest region, The mountain weather is always unpredictable and flights always depend on weather, Mostly time of spring and autumn will be good and there will be regular flights . If the weather became bad flight will be delay and our pre planned trip can be extend. So we always should keep 2/3 days extra incase of irregular flight.Another option is to take helicopter, for that less visibility than aeroplane will be work. But helicopter cost is doubled than regular aeroplane cost which is not included in our trip cost and should be bear by oneself.
These days due to the high air traffic congestion in Kathmandu airport, domestic flights to/from Lukla is operated from Manthali airport which is 135 KM away from Kathmandu, we have to start early from kathmandu by road to catch the flight from Manthali.
(10)Sanitation
In mostly places toilet are common and need to use the same toilet using by everyone else. Mostly place there may not be available of hand washing water, so highly recommend to take hand sanitizer by yourself and most importantly toilet papers or wet tissue paper should always be in your day bag. For the night in climbing period, there will be toilet tent.
(11)Government permits and National park permit
To enter in Everest region and climbing the Nirekha you have to buy Sagaramatha national park permit, local government permit and climbing permit ,All the permit cost will be included in trip cost.Your guide will manage everything.For the permit You have to provide some passport photos and copy of passport.
(12)Guiding and staffing
In everest region average walk per day is 6-7 hours. Leisurely and pleasant guiding will definitely take you to destination. More you gaining altitude more hard to walk, toughest and longest day will be the day of going to EBC and kalapathar,to see the sunrise from kalapathar and the climbing day , you have to wake up quite early in the morning in order to catch the sunrise view.Your experieced guide and porter will always be there to help you in every moment.Guide is the key factor for the every challanging in mountain so one should follow the instruction of guide pleasantly.Every day after dinner your guide will do brief about the next days trip. For Trekking and Climbing you will be provided different guide.
(13) Budgeting
Budegeting depends upon many factors specially in Kathmandu where there are too many choices.Hotels in Kathmandu include in trip cost on basis of BB plan. So average expenses per day in Kathmandu will be Rs 2000 for lunch and Dinner, if you prefer some other activities as drinks, to do massage, or to go in bar/pub Rs 5000 ( equivalent to USD 50 ) is enough. On the trek, all the meals and hot drinks will be provided by company, Extra expeses as Hot shower, battery charging, wifi, boiled water for bottle, extra snacks bars, Soft drinks and hard drinks should borne by oneself,In average Rs 2000(eqivalent to 20 USD) is enough on the trek. Finally few tipping is highly recomended and compulsory in the last day to your guide and porter as per your budgeting.
