Umakunda Dudhkunda - Late Tenzing Hillary Trek

i. Trek Highlights:
★ Duration: 13 Days
★ Accommodation: Tea House Lodges, Homestays and Camping
★ Key attractions/experiences:
o Off the beaten trail, new alternative trekking trail to Lukla from Jiri/Shivalaya following foot-
print of late Tenzing N. Sherpa and Edmund Hillary.
o Sacred sites (Dudhkunda, Saharsabeni,Dudhpokhari); alpine pasture and Yak cheese, rich
biodiversity; closest view of mountain peaks, including Everest South Col; authentic Sherpa
traditions and hospitality.

ii. Itinerary
Day 01: Drive to Jiri Shivalaya, Deurali and Tamedanda 3030m
Day 02: Drive to Gumdel/Kyama and trek to Lhachhewar, 2760m
Day 03: Trek to to Ngeju Kharka, 3775m
Day 04: Exploration day, around Dudhpokhari and Ngeju Kharka

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Day 05: Trek to Kangchhorten, 4110m
Day 06: Trek to Helamcho, 4395m
Day 07: Trek to Choringbu (Lamo Pokhari), 4350m
Day 08: Trek to Saharsabeni (Tamu), 3835m
Day 09: Trek to Aalcha Kharka/Kyau Kharka, 4240m
Day 10: Trek to Tate, 2870m
Day 11: Trek to Shyangba -Ghaat, 2575m
Day 12: Trek to Lukla
Day 13: Drive to Namche and EBC or fly back to Kathmandu