Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Upon arrival, meeting and assistance at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to hotel
PM: free and Overnighat at hotel.
Day 02: Fly Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (2652m)
We will make an early morning start for the Twin Otter flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu. This is an exciting flight, which should give a glimpse of Everest in the distance. In Lukla, we will meet our camp staff and porters and set off straightaway for our first night's stop at Phakding. Situated on the banks of the Dudh Kosi, which drains the whole of the Khumbu region, this small hamlet is on the main trade route through the area and there are a number of clean, well-built lodges where we can spend the night.
Day 03: Phakding - Namche Bazar (3440m)
We will continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo where we will enter the Khumbu National Park. We will then cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region. Many Tibetans cross the nearby border to trade their wares and the local market is a fascinating spectacle. This is a good place to buy genuine Tibetan artefacts. Just across the valley to the east stand the peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega, both very impressive mountains.
Day 04: At Namche for Acclimatization (3440m)
 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar. We enjoy a rest day here to allow for maximum acclimatization on our way to Everest Base Camp. A pleasant day can be spent exploring the village or Shyanboche airtrip, talking to the Sherpas and simply enjoying and marveling at the incredible scenery.
Day 05: Namche Bazar - Thyangboche (3867m)
 Today we walk along a very pleasant trail under the soaring peak to Thamserku and steadily descending to the Imja River where there are a series of water driven prayer wheels. We climb steadily for about 2 hours to Thyangboche Monastery (3875m) and the views from here are magnificent. The Monastery is literally surrounded by mountains. Yaks graze on the small meadow and the monks drone through their prayers. Surely, this is one of the most beautiful spots in the world.
Day 06: Thyangboche - Dingboche (4530m)
 We move up the Imja river valley to Pangboche (3900m). We stop here for lunch and visit the Monastery. In the afternoon we continue on to the summer village of Dingboiche (4360m). The scenery all day is superb.
Day 07: At Dingboche - Acclimatization Day
 Another rest and acclimatization day at Dingboche.
This rest and acclimatization day should give
you an excellent chance of ascending Kala Pathar,
the Base Camp of the Everest. From these yak
herders' village, there are a number of interesting
excursions. A 2 hours walk to the huts at Chukung
(4700m) will take you to the glaciers flowing
off Nuptse and Lhostse. Overnight halt at the
foot of Amadablam.
Day 08: Dingboche - Lobuche (4930m)
 We walk up a small ridge and then contour
around the base of the Khumbu Glacier and have
a light lunch at Dhungla (4600m). From here
we have a short steep climb to the terminal
moraine of the glacier from where the views
are stunning. Overnight stay at the foot of
the Lobuje Ice Fall (4930m).
Day 09: Lobuche - Kala Patthar (5545m) OR Everest Base Camp - Lobuje (4930m)
 Climb Kalapathar. The actual distance is not
so far but we take it very slowly to compensate
for the altitude stopping at Gorekh Shep (5288m)
for a light lunch. We then take the climb to
Kala Pathar (5545m) from where one can see
the Everest Base Camp is just down. This is
a hard pull but the view from top surpasses
anything you can imagine. All around us flow
huge glacier ice. The mountains of Pumori (7145m),
Lingtren (6697m)
and Khumbutse (6623m) separate us from Tibet, and just over the Lho La pass. We see the huge rock of Changtse (7550m) in Tibet itself. But the queen of them all - Sagarmatha (mt. Everest) towers over everyone. This is the Roof of the World. We return to Lobuje for overnight stay.
Day 10: Lobuje - Thyanboche (3867m)
 We retrace our steps along the glacier to
Pheriche (4260m) and stop for lunch. In the
afternoon, we take the lower trail to Pangboche
and Thyangboche.
Day 11: Thyanboche - Khumjung (3790m)
Descending to Imja River we climb to Khumjung
for lunch. Excellent views all the day and
overnight at Khumjung (3779m).
Day 12: Khumjung - Phakding (2652m)
 Descending, pass through Namche Bazaar passing
under the towering Kongde ridge (6186m) and
follow the Dudh Koshi to Phakding.
Day 13: Phakding - Lukla (2800m)
Trek back to Lukla and overnight.
Day 14:
Fly Lukla – Kathmandu
 After early breakfast at lodge fly back to
Kathmandu.
Day 15:
Depart – Kathmandu
 Free until departure transfer to the airport
to board flight for your onward destination.
Above schedule is suggested guideline only. It may change due to weather, physical fitness, logistics and condition that are beyond our control.
Best time to visit
Springs (early April to May) and autumn (early October to late November) are best time to visit Nepal.
Cost Include:
- All meals and accommodation in lodge during the trek
- Service of guide and sherpa assistant
- Porters to carry personal baggage (each 15 kg.)
- Accident insurance for staffs and porters
- local/public transportation as shown in the programme
Cost Exclude:
- Personal clothing and equipment (backpack and water bottle)
- Sleeping bag (US $ 2 per dat)
- Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit Rs. 2000, Everest, Langtang & Helambu National park is Rs. 1000 each
- Airfare and private transportation that are not specifically mentioned in the programme
- Personal accident and health insurance
- Emergency evacuation and oxygen cost, medical expenses
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages, mineral water, laundry, and tips
- Any other services and expenses that are not specifically mentioned
- Expenses due flight delay, sickness and other contingencie
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