Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport you will be received by a representative and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you can either take rest or spend your time exploring the city.
Day 02: Trek preparation day
Meeting with the guide for briefing and check list all the trekking gears or buy required gears.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,651m), (3 – 4) hrs
Early Morning 40 minutes scenic and adventurous flight to Lukla (2800 m). On Arrival, trek 3 to 4 hours to Phakding through the village of Lukla. Stay overnight at Phakding.
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m): Trek; (5 – 6) Hrs.
We trek 5 to 6 hours towards Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest. Walking through a beautiful alpine forest, the trial lead us along the Dudh Koshi River through suspension bridge, also known as Hillary suspension bridge. Majestic view of Mt. Thamserku (6618 m) comes in front of our sight. It is the main trade center of this region. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.
Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche
On this day, we will walk around the Namche village, hike to Khumjung, and acclimatize ourselves for further trek. Little sightseeing stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860 m),Trek; (5 – 6) Hrs.
We trek 6-7 hours towards Tengboche village exploring famous Tengboche monastery, the biggest monastery of this region. From here, we can see the panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. We will observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. Overnight at the Hotel in Tengboche.
Day 07: Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m) Trek; (5 – 6) Hrs.
We will continue our trial and walk downhill to Deboche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. The trek continues passing through the upper Pangboche trail and exploring the Pangboche Monastery. We continue our walk to Dingboche via Imja Valley and Lobuche River. From here, we can view world’s Highest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Ovenight at the Hotel in Dingboche.
Day 08: Dingboche to Chhukung (4750m) Trek; (3 – 4) Hrs.
We admire the views of Ama Dablam, Tawache, Chalotse and the ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse and begin the trek to Chhukung. Our trail passes through stone-walled fields and Imja Khola valley before entering glacier moraines amidst towering Himalayas. The trail continues to Bibre which is a yak herdsman place. From here, directly across the valley is the fantastic Ama Dablam and the Amphu Labsa mountains. The trail ahead is intersected by icy streams. We continue our walk for around half an hour and reach Chhukung which is surrounded by glaciers and Himalayas. We can also hike further to a rocky knoll of Chhukung Ri which offers stunning views of Lhotse, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu and others.
Day 09: Chhukung: Climb Chhukung Ri (5,546m) and trek back to Chhukung, Trek; (3 –4) Hrs.
It is best to spend a night in Chhukung before crossing the Kongma La pass. This will help us acclimatize to the weather and prepare us for the next day’s trek. Chhukung Ri is located directly above the Chhukung village. The climb to Chhukung Ri involves some easy scrambling near the summit. From the top, we can look directly across the valley for a fantastic view of Ama Dablam and Amphu Labsa peaks. We descend back to Chhukung to spend the night.
Day 10: Cross to Kongma La pass (5535m), trek to Lobuche (4940m), Trek; (6 – 7) Hrs.
We begin today’s trek very early in the morning to reach the highest part of the entire trip which is Kongma La pass. We can either take a trail over a hill which is to the northwest of Chhukung over the Nuptse Glacier moraines or we can walk back to Bibre and trek on the trail above the Niyang Khola. The top of the pass is marked by cairns and Buddhist prayer flags. The final descent from the pass is the most difficult part of today’s journey. After climbing the moraine on the far side, the trail turns north through Khumbu Glacier which takes us to Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.
Day 11: Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5170 m), visit Everest Base Camp (5364 m): Trek; (6-7) hours
Our trail moves along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Ahead on the trail we see the crest of the north ridge of Everest along with Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse and other mountains. A small ascent takes us to Thangma Riju. From here we admire panoramic views of the Himalayan vista. We ascend on a steep trail up to the top of Changri Glacier. As we reach Gorak Shep, we are surrounded by the Himalayas. After resting for a short while, we continue to Everest Base Camp. We pass through rocky dunes, moraines and streams before reaching the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain, Everest. From here we admire Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains. We trek back to Gorak Shep and spend the night.
Day 12: Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5545 m), then to Lobuche (4940 m), Trek; (5-6) Hrs.
We start our trek to Kala Patthar early in the morning in order to catch remarkable views of the first light of the sun shining on Mt. Everest. However, we need to be prepared for trekking in the dark and cold temperature (the temperature varies according to the season). Furthermore, there is always a chance for chilly winds which are quite common. As we continue our trek, familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Everest and Nuptse tower above us. After several hours of ascent, we will be on the top of Kala Patthar. The close-up view of Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks from Kalapathar is amazing. We enjoy the stunning Himalayan vista and descend to Lobuche where we stay the night.
Day 13: Lobuche to Dzongla (4830m), Trek; (3 – 4) Hrs.
From Lobuche we trek downhill on a trail alongside the Khumbu Glacier. Our trail splits into two and we choose the trail on our right. On the way we can better admire the view of the looming Awi Peak. We pass through a stupa and tombstones in the distance. After walking for a while we begin to ascend. During the ascent, we see Chola Tsho Lake nearby. We continue further and pass another lake which is lot smaller than the Chola Tsho Lake. We cross the Chola Khola on a bridge before reaching Dzongla.
Day 14: Trek to Gokyo (4800m) via Cho La pass (5368m), Trek; (7 – 8) Hrs.
As we gain height, the Cho La Lake begins to appear and the Ama Dablam presides over a range of mountains on the south and Cholatse soars on the west. Climbing the incline is not easy; it is steep, but made worse by boulders over some of which we will have to scramble. The final climb to the Cho La can be a little tricky as the trail curves round a crevasse. The top of the pass is marked by prayer flags and cairns. Scenery of majestic peaks on all directions is breathtaking. Although long, the path leading down to Thangnak is not difficult. Our trail brings us to the edge of the Ngozumpa glacier, which is the longest glacier in Nepal. Reaching the other side of the glacier, we see the second Gokyo Lake on the series of six lakes. A short distance away is the third Gokyo Lake. On the edge of this lake stands the Gokyo Village where we spend the night.
Day 15: Rest day in Gokyo: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357m), Trek (3 – 4) Hrs.
We climb Gokyo Ri today and enjoy views of the incredible mountain vista. We can also tour the fourth Gokyo Lake today which is only 3km north of the Gokyo Village. Next, continue trekking to the 5th lake. The view from ‘Scoundrel’s Viewpoint’, located at the edge of the 5th lake, is astonishing. Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu mountains and the huge Ngozumba Glacier are ours to admire. We trek back to Gokyo and spend the night.
Day 16: Gokyo to Marlung (4210m) via Renjo La Pass (5360m) Trek; (7 – 8) Hrs.
We start the day early in the morning to complete the long day’s trek ahead. Our trail moves alongside Dudh Pokhari (lake) for a while. We walk for around two hours before descending towards the Renjo La pass. On the way we are rewarded with extravagant views of the Himalayan and Rolwaling ranges and others. Views from the Renjo La pass are much like that from Gokyo Ri with the third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Village beneath the gray smear of the Ngozumpa Glacier. We also get outstanding views of Mt. Everest from the top of the pass. Along the way we see Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake. We walk almost for an hour from Lumde to get to Marlung on the east bank of the Bhote Koshi River.
Day 17: Marlung to Namche Bazaar (3438m) Trek; (5 – 6) hours
The descent from Marulung to Thame follows a traditional route used for centuries by the Tibetan traders. We cross the Bhote Koshi River and descend to Taranga. The trail continues to descend and we cross two bridges before reaching Thame. Overlooking Thame is its famous Gompa situated on a hill to the west. From here, we descend gradually on a trail that passes through a few small villages before reaching Namche Bazaar which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region.
Day 18: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m) Trek; (6 – 7) hours
We begin our trek with a descent. As we continue our trek, we cross several bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi River and its tributaries. Now the trail has become more level and natural. We enjoy walking on open plains, through rhododendron and pine forests and enjoy distant views of the snow covered peaks. We walk through Sherpa villages noticing their impressive faith in Buddhism and the culture of prayer stones and prayer flags. After reaching Lukla, we stretch those sore legs and recall the experiences of the last couple of weeks. Our long trek to the mountain and its high passes ends today.
Day 19: Lukla to Kathmandu
This morning we will fly back Kathmandu. It takes us 25 to 30 minutes to reach Kathmandu. We enjoy panoramic mountain views on the early morning flight back to Kathmandu. We will have spare time to explore Kathmandu and simply chill out. We will spend a night in Kathmandu valley.
Day 20: Rest Day in Kathmandu
In this day, we take rest in Kathmandu. In addition, on request we can arrange Kathmandu sightseeing on this day. We will leave you free for your personal activities and shopping of souvenir items.
Day 21: Final Departure
On this day, according to your flight schedule, we will take you to the Airport for final see off.
