Lower Solukhumbu – Badi Danda
Starts at: USD 1150 per person
trip information
Solukhumbu is one of the most familiar names in the mountain tourism industry famous for its trekking routes, Sherpa culture, and Tengboche Monastery. It is a collection of mountain vistas, nature safari, and spiritual rejoice in one trip.
Lower Solukhumbu Badi Danda Trekking is one of the most diversified and scenic trekking routes of the Everest region and ideal for those not willing to risk their lives by trekking in high altitude. Categorized under a short trekking route and off the beaten paths of Everest Trekking routes this trek offers an amazing view of the Himalayan prospect, forests, and mountains along with the chance to experience the culture and tradition of multi-ethnic people first hand.
Your adventurous trip will begin upon your arrival in Kathmandu from there you’ll be transferred to Kangel Danda and take a five-hour trek to Badhi Dadha and end upon your arrival to Kathmandu from Lukla. With the addition to the trip, you’ll be shown around Kathmandu for a day. The best times to trek through lower Solukhumbu is during months of spring and Autumn. Enjoy the best of this trek at the best time and book your trip now.
itinerary
Day 01: Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport by our representative, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Flight to Kangel Danda – trek to Badi Danda (1800 m) 5 hours walk, overnight at guesthouse
Day 03: Trek to Bung (1677 m), 6 hours walk, overnight at guesthouse
Day 04: Trek to Khiraule (2535 m), 3 hours walk, overnight at guesthouse
Day 05: Trek to Sibuche (2800 m) via Surke La/Charakot Pass (3070 m). 5 hours walk, overnight at guesthouse
Day 06: Trek to Paiya (2767 m) via Narkung La/Chaduk La (3161 m) and Kari La (3059 m), 5.30 hours walk, overnight at guesthouse
Day 07: Trek to Lukla (2840 m), 4 hours walk, overnight at guesthouse
Day 08: Fly to Kathmandu, 30 minutes flight, overnight at hotel
Day 09: Sightseeing at Kathmandu valley (Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath), overnight at hotel
Day 10: Transfer to airport, departure onward destination.
inclusions
What is included?
- Airport pick up and drop off, upon arrival and departure in Kathmandu (International and domestic both).
- Pre-trek briefing.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast as per the program.
- 1 professional and friendly, A class government licensed and well English speaking mountain guide.
- 1 well experienced English speaking assistant guide if the group size exceeds 5+ persons.
- Well experienced and equipped trekking porter/s (one porter carry for 2 guest’s luggage, 25 kgs – 30kgs).
- Food during the trek (full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee and seasonal fresh fruits).
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek.
- All necessary trekking permits: Sagarmatha National Park and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fee.
- Internal flight Kathmandu – Kangel and Lukla – Kathmandu for guest and guide inclusive with all taxes and transfers.
- In worst case, assist with all rescue and evacuation arrangements.
- Unique Adventure sleeping bag and down jacket, duffel bag, area trekking map.
- First aid medical kit, Oxymeter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- All applicable taxes as per the government rules and regulations.
- All organisational requirements.
What is not included?
- Nepal visa (can obtain at the airport or immigration counters at the borders: USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days and two passport size photographs is required).
- Your international flight to and from Nepal.
- Travel insurance (for helicopter evacuation if needed whilst trekking).
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, internet/e-mail, etc.
- Bar and beverage bills.
- Tips for guide, porter, driver.
