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Overview Phari Laptsa Peak is a challenging and exhilarating climbing destination located in the beautiful Khumbu region of Nepal. Standing tall at an impressive altitude of 6,017 meters (19,735 feet), it also offers an unforgettable mountaineering experience for adventure enthusiasts. The journey to Phari Laptsa Peak begins in Lukla, a small town known as the gateway to the Everest region. From there, trekkers embark on a scenic trail through lush forests, picturesque valleys, and Sherpa villages, immersing themselves in the rich culture and breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas. The trek also provides an opportunity to acclimatize gradually, ensuring climbers are…
Phari Laptsa Peak is a challenging and exhilarating climbing destination located in the beautiful Khumbu region of Nepal. Standing tall at an impressive altitude of 6,017 meters (19,735 feet), it also offers an unforgettable mountaineering experience for adventure enthusiasts.
The journey to Phari Laptsa Peak begins in Lukla, a small town known as the gateway to the Everest region. From there, trekkers embark on a scenic trail through lush forests, picturesque valleys, and Sherpa villages, immersing themselves in the rich culture and breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas. The trek also provides an opportunity to acclimatize gradually, ensuring climbers are physically prepared for the challenges ahead.
As climbers ascend higher, they encounter the renowned Gokyo Lakes, a chain of pristine glacial lakes that also sparkle like gems amidst the towering peaks. The turquoise waters and the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains also creates a truly awe-inspiring spectacle. The summit day is the culmination of your efforts, as you push yourself towards the apex of Phari Laptsa Peak. The feeling of standing on the summit, surrounding by a panorama of majestic Himalayan peaks stretches as far as the eye can see, is indescribable and truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
After descending from the summit, the trek continues through the beautiful Gokyo Valley, renowned for its turquoise lakes and stunning views. You’ll eventually rejoin the main Everest Base Camp trail and make your way back to Lukla, where a flight will bring you back to Kathmandu.
The Phari Laptsa Peak climbing trip is an extraordinary adventure that combines physical challenge, natural beauty, and cultural immersion. It requires a good level of fitness, prior trekking experience, and a passion for mountaineering. With proper preparation and the right mindset, this expedition promises to be an unforgettable journey that will leave you with lasting memories of the Himalayas and a profound sense of accomplishment.
The highlights of the Phari Laptsa Peak climbing expedition include:
In summary, the highlights of Phari Laptsa Peak climbing expedition encompass the stunning natural beauty, challenging terrain, cultural immersion, and the sense of achievement that comes with conquering a formidable Himalayan peak. It is an adventure that combines physical endurance, technical skills, and an opportunity for personal growth, leaving climbers with unforgettable memories and a deep connection to the majestic Himalayas.
30 min Drive Hotel/Resort
Our representative from Nepal Challenge Trek will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. You will be greeted and then transferred to the hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city. Our staff will help you until the check-in procedure ends at Hotel. You can either have a rest at the Hotel. In the evening, join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Challenge Trek.
Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner
Hotel/Resort
Today we will spend most of our day sightseeing around some of the world heritage sites of UNESCO inside Kathmandu valley. Most importantly we will complete all the necessary paper works and make other preparations required for Phari Laptsa Peak Climbing.
Note: It is not possible to visit all world heritage sites in Kathmandu within a day. So you can choose at least 3-4 places for day sightseeing.
Meals: BB Plan
45 min Flight & 3-4 Hrs Trek Lodge
After breakfast, we will be transferred to the domestic airport for an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Lukla is the gateway to Khumbu and entire Everest region. After landing at Lukla, we start our trek by following a trail that gradually ascends as we trek along the left bank of Dudh Koshi river. Our trek passes through pine forest and beautifully painted Mani walls to arrive at Ghat. From there a mixture of both uphill and downhill trekking will lead us to Phakding.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Lodge
From Phakding we start our trek by crossing a long suspension bridge and then follow an undulating trail that passes through Benkar. We will cross Dudh Koshi river once again before gently ascending to reach a small village of Monjo. Our uphill trekking continues as we pass through densely forested areas and head towards Sagarmatha National Park entry post where we need to register before heading further. After registration, we will descend over the stoned staircase to cross another suspension bridge and then make a long climb to reach Namche Bazaar – The Sherpa Capital.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Acclimatization is very crucial at higher altitudes. By now we have reached over 3,500 meters above the level, so proper acclimatization is a must in order to avoid mental or physical sickness and to ensure the successful climb of Phari Laptsa Peak. Besides, Namche Bazaar is an extensive market town where there is always something to see and places to explore. For acclimatization, we can hike up to Khunde Hospital which was set up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or take an hour’s hike up to Syangboche at 3,800 meters for enjoying best views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru. There are good views from the National Park Centre and the Museum which is located just above the town.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Lodge
After spending a good day rest for acclimatization and exploration at Namche Bazaar we will follow the route that heads all the way up to Khumjung, a picturesque village which also has its own Gompa at the top end of the town. From there we will have excellent views of Thamserku, Kantega and Ama Dablam. From Khumjung, our trail climbs to a large Chorten on top of a ridge. Our trek from the top is a downhill journey down to Phortse Tenga and from there we start to climb steeply through rhododendron and birch forest towards Dole for the overnight stay.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4-5 hrs Trek Lodge
From Dole, we will follow the trail that climbs along the side valley and passes along many summer settlement areas before arriving at Machhermo. From Macchermo we head towards the lakes of Gokyo. Our trail is a gradual descent following the meltwater rivers of Ngozumpa Glacier. Then, we start to climb steeply into a valley, passing the first of the five lakes of Gokyo. We will soon arrive at the second lake and the third lake which is also known as Dudh Pokhari (Milk Lake). We head towards its eastern shore, the settlement of Gokyo for our overnight stay.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Lodge
Today we start early for an early morning hike to Gokyo Ri, one of the finest viewpoints in Everest region for mesmerizing views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Makalu and several surrounding high peaks in Khumbu region. After about two hours of uphill trekking, we will reach the top of Gokyo Ri at 5340 meters for enjoying the magnificent sunrise view over the world’s towering mountains. After spending some quality time at the top, we descend back to Gokyo. We will spend the rest of the day exploring the beautiful glacial valley of Gokyo.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4-5 hrs Trek Tented Camp
After spending a good day at Gokyo, we continue to follow the trail that heads towards Phari Laptsa Base Camp. Our trail is a gradual ascend journey through alpine vegetation towards a good campsite at 5,520 meters. Once we reach the base camp, our crew will quickly set up the camp and make necessary checks on our health conditions. Afterwards, the crew will make preparations for setting up camp at the higher altitude before attempting the main summit climb of Phari Laptsa Peak.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
3-4 hrs Climb Tented camp
Today is a rather short day trekking but demands a high level of devotion. Leaving the base camp, we will follow the trail that climbs steeply. The trail is often snow-covered and icy. Using ropes and crampons we climb higher towards a good campsite at 5,720 meters. Once we reach the campsite, our Sherpa crew will set up the camp and make final checks on all the climbing gears much needed for the main summit climb of Phari Laptsa Peak – the following day.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
8-9 hrs Climb & Trek Tented Camp
Fully acclimatized and properly equipped with all the climbing gears we start early with the vision to reach the summit before noon as the strong winds after midday can create obstacles in reaching the summit. Following the footsteps and guidance of our experienced climbing experts, we will tackle several technical sections and head towards the summit of Phari Laptsa Peak. Once at the top we are rewarded with up-close views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Pumori, Baruntse, Ama Dablam and other surrounding high peaks in the Khumbu region. We will spend short but quality time at the summit and descend following the same route to reach back to the Base Camp.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Lodge
After successfully achieving the summit of Phari Laptsa Peak, we take things easy and start our return journey from the base camp by retracing our steps on the same trail that passes through the beautiful Gokyo valley. We will have our lunch at Gokyo and continue on our trek following a rather easy trail to reach back to Machhermo for the overnight stay.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
4-5 hrs Trek Lodge
After breakfast, we leave Machhermo and then follow a rather easy downhill trekking that passes through several summer settlement areas to reach Dole. Our trail from Dole is a steep downhill trekking through dense rhododendron forest towards Phortse Tenga. From there we climb up to a ridge and continue trekking as we pass along the settlement of Khumjung. A rather easy trail from Khumjung will lead us back to Namche Bazaar.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
5-6 hrs Trek Lodge
Today is the last day of our trek which leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. We descend passing through the densely forested area – a pleasant walk, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote Koshi River crossing it three times. A final uphill climb of approximately about forty-five minutes will bring us back to Lukla.
Meals: All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
45 min Flight Hotel/Resort
Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. After landing at Kathmandu airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can either have rest at Hotel or pay a visit to attraction destination (world heritage sites of UNESCO) sites that weren’t possible on the second day of the trip. Walking around the busy streets of Kathmandu can be worth spending a good time in Kathmandu city.
Meals: BB Plan
Hotel/Resort
You would surely like to see as much of Kathmandu as possible. An early start is practical to visit the temples of Kathmandu. Also, walking around the shopping streets of Thamel is worth spending quality time at Kathmandu. We will celebrate the successful completion of our Phari Laptsa Peak Climbing and have a final meal together in the evening.
Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner
One of our Airport Representative will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) as per your flight schedule.
Reaching the base camp of Phari Laptsa Peak requires a steady climb along rugged terrains, icy slopes, and moraines. The route demands technical skills and experience in mountaineering, as climbers navigate through crevasses and icy ridges, using ropes and crampons for safety. The ascent to the summit involves a combination of rock climbing and snow climbing, adding an extra level of excitement and challenge to the adventure.
Upon reaching the summit, climbers are rewarded with a magnificent 360-degree view of some of the world’s highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. The sense of accomplishment and the overwhelming beauty of the Himalayan panorama make every step of the arduous journey worthwhile.
Phari Laptsa Peak climbing expedition typically takes around 20 to 25 days, allowing for acclimatization, trekking, and climbing. It is recommended for experienced climbers who have prior high-altitude climbing experience and are physically fit. A team of experienced guides and Sherpas accompanies climbers, ensuring safety and providing assistance throughout the expedition.
Overall, Phari Laptsa Peak offers a thrilling and challenging mountaineering adventure in the heart of the Everest region. It combines the beauty of the Himalayas, the rich Sherpa culture, and the sense of achievement that comes with conquering a formidable peak. It is an experience that will leave climbers with lasting memories and a profound appreciation for the grandeur of nature.
