Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh National Park, the most popular national parks in India is located in the Vindhya Hills of the Umaria district in Madhya Pradesh. Declared
Highlights
Bandhavgarh National Park, the most popular national parks in India is located in the Vindhya Hills of the Umaria district in Madhya Pradesh. Declared as a national park in 1968 the Bandhavgarh National Park is spread across the area of 105 km². The name Bandhavgarh has been derived from the most prominent hillock of the area of Umaria. The area of Bandhavgarh is being flourished with a large biodiversity, the place which is also being famed to grip highest density of tiger population in India. Similarly, the park also beholds the largest breeding population of leopards and various species of deer. Over the years, the park has shown a great number of increases in the count of the tiger species and this is the reason why tiger tours is so famed to attract large amount of tourists at its vicinity.
Itinerary
We recommend participants to reach KTM latest by 4 pm. You will be welcomed and greeted by garland on the Kathmandu airport by the agency. Travel arrangements from airport to Hotel in private vehicle. After hotel check in procedure, a briefing meeting is organized for all the participants. All are expected to pack the bags, have dinner in nearby restaurants and sleep early.
Wake up early morning and catch flight for Lukla. The journey is about 40 mins. Once you reach Lukla (2840 m), have quick snacks and start the trek to Phakding (2600 m). It takes about 3 to 4 hrs to reach Phakding.
The initial part of the trek includes walk through the nearby villages. A lunch halt at Jorsalle Village. The next part of the trek includes crossing high suspension bridges and finally a steep climb till Namche Bazar. After reaching, take rest and explore the market nearby. Time taken – 4-5 hours
You will be going for a hike from Namche Bazar to Everest View hotel. This marks the first glimpse of Mt Everest. You can rest for a while and start you trek back to Namche Bazar. You can spend the remaining day exploring the various shops and cafes in Namche Bazar.
Tengboche is a beautiful village situated at an altitude of 3900 m. The trek to this village comprises of flat walking, descending and final ascent after the lunch halt at Phunkithanga. The Tengboche monastery is worth a visit. Time taken is about 6 hours.
You will be crossing through some of the beautiful villages. You will see a scenic view of Mt. Ama Dablam from Pangboche village. You will have lunch in the next village,Somori. Average trekking hour 5 to 6.
This day, you will hike to a nearby hill. You can go till an altitude of anything between 4800 m to 5000 m. If weather is clear you might get a view of Mt. Makalu (world’s fifth highest mountain – 8481 m). Also, Mt Lhotse and Mt Ama Dablam are visible. You can rest for the remaining day or explore the village.
The flat trail till Thukla Pass will offer some of the best views of this trek. You will be having lunch at the base of Thukla pass in Thukla Village. Climbing this pass just after lunch makes a gradual climb very tiresome. Once you reach the top, you’ll find the pass full of mountaineers’ memorials. You can find many famous mountaineers memorials who lost their lives in different expeditions. We usually spend some time at the pass and then proceed to Lobuche. Thukla Pass to Lobuche route is relatively flat. An average trekker takes about 6-7 hours to reach Lobuche from Dingboche
This is the day which you will waiting for. The route from Lobuche to Gorakshep comprises of many ups and downs on the dead moraine of Khumbu Glacier. Base Camp is visible once you come closer to Gorakshep.Gorakshep to Base camp is a total glacier walk. On the way, you will be witnessing beautiful views of Mt. Pumori (7138 m) to your left, Mt. Nuptse (7861 m) and of course if the weather is clear, you can see the tip of Mt. Everest on the way. Total trekking time take today will be around 8-9 hours.
You will start the climb to Kalapathar early morning at around 4 AM. By the time you reach a flat section, you will get a view of Mt. Everest and sun rays peeping from behind this mighty mountain. You will start you return journey from Kalapathar to Gorakshep (Kala Patthar hike is optional) and further to Pheriche (4320 m). You have to cross (descend) Thukla Pass and climb down on an adjacent route to Pheriche. Pheriche is small and beautiful village on the banks of Lobuche River. You will take around 6-7 hours today.
The trek route takes you through Somori, Pangboche Tengboche villages. You will encounter two steep sections, one before Tengboche and one after Phunkithanga. It takes around 7-8 hours for the trek.
The trek from Namche from Monjo is not a difficult trek. The maximum trek consists of descending. It will take around 3 hours to reach
This is the last day of the trek. You will be walking on the same trail as Day 1. You will take around 3-4 hours to reach Lukla.
You will catch the flight to Lukla. After reaching Tribhuvan Airport, you will be transferred to Hotel.
Today you can have a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, or you can rest in your hotels and have a complete leisure day. (In current situation here you may have to do your RTPCR test for travelling back)
Travel arrangements till airport will be done according to your International Flight timing.