Day 1: 29th March Fly Kathmandu to Lukla, trek to Monjo (2,835m)
You 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, you will meet our camp staff and porters and set off straight away 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 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,400m)
You will continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo where you will enter the Khumbu National Park. You 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. Just across the valley to the east stand the peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega, both very impressive mountains.
Day 3: Acclimatisation in Namche Bazaar
You will spend a day in Namche Bazaar resting and allowing your body to become acclimatized to the altitude of 3,400m.
Day 4: Trek to Deboche (3,700m)
From Namche, the well-worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley high above the Dudh Kosi. As you follow the path, you will get your first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, you will cross the Dudh Kosi river and make a steep climb to Thyangboche, home of an impressive and recently rebuilt monastery. You have plenty of time to look around Thyangboche and have a cake at the bakery before dropping down to the river and the village of Deboche. This is a little further along the trail, where the team will stay in a relaxing lodge.
Day 5: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)
Shaded by rhododendron trees, the path leads gradually down to the river once again to another airy suspension bridge. An hour’s walking from here, will bring you to Pangboche, an excellent viewpoint for Ama Dablam. Contouring up the valley side, you will re-cross the river and turn up the Imja Valley to reach the picturesque farming village of Dingboche.
Day 6: Acclimatisation around Dingboche
This is an important phase of the expedition. You will be based in Dingboche, which is a good location for acclimatization. The expedition leader will organize daily outings to the adjacent hills with the aim of providing a gradual and beneficial programmer of acclimatization. In recent years, our expedition teams have chosen to spend two of these ‘acclimatization nights’ at Chukkung (4,730m), ascending Chukung Ri (5,550m) and then crossing the Kongma Pass (5,535m) to reach Lobuche the following day. While in Dingboche, you can also attend a seminar about high altitude acclimatization at the hospital in nearby Pheriche, run by the Himalayan Rescue Association.
Day 7: Trek to Chukung
Day 8: Island Peak base Camp
Day 9: High Camp
Day 10: Island peak Summit and back to Chhukung
Day 11: Dingboche
Day 12: Trek to Lobuje (4,940m)
The team will choose to either cross the Kongma La to Lobuje from Chukkung, or you will retrace your steps back to Pheriche before continuing up the trail towards base camp. From Pheriche you will eventually reach Dugla situated below the snout of the Khumbu Glacier, a convenient place for lunch. After lunch, the trail starts to climb steeply beside the glacier moraine. After a couple of hours the track eventually leads to a small cluster of tea houses pleasantly situated at Lobuje.
Day 13: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,220m)
About three hours beyond Lobuje you reach Gorak Shep, the site of the 1953 expedition’s base camp. It consists of a few small tea houses which, undoubtedly, will become a welcome ‘bolt hole’ during the expedition.
Day 14: Trek to Everest base camp (5,350m)
Contouring along the valley side, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble. After about 3 hours you will eventually reach base camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. This will be your home for the next five weeks.
Day 15-17: Rest and preparation

Day 18-55: Ascent of Everest You will climb through the Icefall as infrequently as possible, but this will mean at least 4 planned trips during the expedition. The outline climbing program will be as follows: Climb One – aim to reach Camp 1 and sleep for one night before descending to Base Camp. Climb Two – aim to sleep at Camp 1 for one night and to sleep at Camp 2 for two or three nights, including an acclimatization hike to the foot of the Lhotse Face. Climb Three – aim to sleep at Camp 2 or above for four or five nights. During this time, you will climb to Camp 3 and spend a full night, using oxygen for sleeping. Day 1 – Climb to Camp 1 or to Camp 2.

Day 2 – Climb from Camp 1 to Camp 2. Or rest in Camp 2.

Day 3 – Rest and Acclimatization in Camp 2.

Day 4 – Climb to Camp 3. Sleep at Camp 3.

Day 5 – Descend to Camp 2.

Day 6 – Descend to Base Camp.

R&R – now well acclimatized with strong legs and lungs, you stock up on calories and to have a thorough rest. Climb Four – you go up, to reach the Summit. This usually requires a 6 – 8 day round trip from base camp.

Day 56: Withdraw to base camp All team members will return to base camp.
Day 57-59: Return trek to Namche Bazaar via Dingboche and Deboche
Day 60: Trek to Lukla
Day 61: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. You will return to the welcome haven of the Summit Hotel. Once back in Kathmandu, Jagged Globe will host an evening barbecue to celebrate the expedition and as a farewell party to thank the Sherpas for their support and friendship.
Day 62: At leisure in Kathmandu
Day 63: Homebound flight departures