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Everest and Rolwaling · Potential Trail

Umakunda Dudhkunda - Late Tenzing Hillary Trek

Duration
13 days
Itinerary
13 days
Starting point
Jiri / Shivalaya
Ending point
Lukla
Section
Everest and Rolwaling
About the trail

Umakunda Dudhkunda - Late Tenzing Hillary Trek

An alternative trekking trail toward Lukla following routes associated with Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary.
Highlights
  • Off-the-beaten trail featuring Dudhkunda, Saharsabeni, Dudhpokhari, alpine pastures, yak cheese, Sherpa culture and close Himalayan views.
Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day 01

    Drive to Jiri/Shivalaya, Deurali and Tamedanda

  2. Day 02

    Drive to Gumdel/Kyama and trek to Lhachhewar

  3. Day 03

    Trek to Ngeju Kharka

  4. Day 04

    Explore Dudhpokhari and Ngeju Kharka

  5. Day 05

    Trek to Kangchhorten

  6. Day 06

    Trek to Helamcho

  7. Day 07

    Trek to Choringbu

  8. Day 08

    Trek to Saharsabeni

  9. Day 09

    Trek to Aalcha/Kyau Kharka

  10. Day 10

    Trek to Tate

  11. Day 11

    Trek to Shyangba-Ghaat

  12. Day 12

    Trek to Lukla

  13. Day 13

    Continue toward Namche/EBC or return to Kathmandu