DAY 01 Arrival Kathmandu

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport; met by our representatives and transferred to hotel.

Free for the rest of the day with a small brief in the evening about the trek.

Overnight: Hotel

DAY 02 Half Day Sight Seeing

In the morning, explore Kathmandu Valley. Visit the ancient Durbar Square and a peek into Nepal’s rich history and a visit to Boudha Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage.

 The rest of the day is left free to pack and purchase any last minute essentials for the trek.

DAY 03 Flight to Lukla (2880m): Trek to Phakding(2652 m)

Early morning flight to Lukla; steal glimpses of the Himalayas as the plane maneuvers through the valleys and hills making your way to Lukla – the gateway to the Everest Region.

Upon arrival, meet the porters. We follow the trail towards the north-east. We cross a suspension bridge to leave Lukla behind. Pass small picturesque villages of Chaunrikharka and Ghat ultimately descending to reach Phakding, by the raging Dudh Koshi River.

Overnight: Phakding                              

Trek Duration: 3 hours.

DAY 04 Jorsale to Namche Bazaar (3447m)

Pursue the trail with the raging Dudh Kosi on your right. Cross Dudh Kosi at Benkar and view glimpses of snow-capped peaks Kusum Kanguru (6369m) and Thamserku (6623m). Steep climb for 20 mins to reach Monjo – our lunch stop.

We enter Sagarmatha National Park after having our permits cleared. After crossing the river again, we take a busy trail with small villages and pine forests. A Steady climb is accompanied by the first glimpses of the mighty three ahead – Everest (8848m), Mt. Nuptse (7879m), and Lhotse (8383m).

We reach Namche Bazaar, a bustling little prosperous town in the Khumbu region surrounded by beautiful mountain peaks.

Overnight: Namche                            

Trek Duration: 5 – 5 ½ hours.

DAY 05  Namche Bazaar to Khumjung (3780m)

We set out from Namche Bazar and reach a small pass – a steep ascent awaits you. Reach Syangboche which features an inoperative airport with a stone plowed runway. A pleasant hike through meadows and small remnants of coniferous forests with beautifully scattered rhododendrons.

We reach Everest View Hotel which features unspoiled views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse amongst other Himalayan peaks. Head towards Khumjung– the largest Sherpa village in Khumbu.

Overnight at Khumjung         

Trek Duration: 3 ½ – 4 ½ hours.

DAY 06 Khumjung toPhortse (3800m)

We take a steep walk towards Mong La pass as we pursue our journey towards EBC. Soak in the spectacular views of Ama Dablam and Khumbila mountains. Our destination for the day is a very traditional Sherpa village by the name of Phortse.

Himalayan tahr (mountain goats), musk deers and Daphne, the national bird of Nepal, are often visible at distant mountains.

Overnight at Thyangboche.

Duration of Trek- 5 ½ hours.

DAY 07 Phortse to Dingboche (4350m)

Stunning views of Tengboche and AmaDablam greet us as we climb up a ridge towards Imja Khola Valley. We reach Pangboche Monastery allegedly in possession of Yeti scalp. Stop for lunch.

We continue up the glacial valley to Dingboche – en route we pass beautifully carved and inscribed prayer stones – a tribute to the gods as offered by the natives of Khumbu region who revere the Himalayas.

Overnight: Dingboche.

Trek Duration: 5 ½ hours.

DAY 08 Rest and acclimatization at Dingboche (4350m)

As per the study on high altitude sickness, it has been found that most of the people suffer or show signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) from the altitude of 2,500 meters and above. Thus it is highly recommended to have a rest day to acclimatize at this altitude before starting an ascent.

Overnight: Dingboche.

Trek Duration: 3 ½ hours.

DAY 09 Dingboche to  Lobuche (4931m)

An ill-defined track traverses across the open landscape with a short steep ascent to arrive at a hilltop. We then traverse along the ridge to join the main trail. Enjoy the views of the beautiful view of the Mt. Chola tse (6442m) and Mt. Amadablam. After arrival at the ridge, descend, for about ten minutes, cross a bridge and arrive at Thugla for an early lunch.

(Note: due to unavailability of water, this is the only lunch stop available).

After Lunch, we tread along a very steep ascent for about an hour to the ridge to pay homage to a Sherpa memorial in memory of the brave mountaineers who lost their lives during expeditions. Further on the trail leads to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier with views of Pumori or Widow’s Peak in the foreground.

We reach the lodge at Lobuche after an hour of steady trekking through the moraine with the enchanting views of the Tawatse (6501m) and Nuptse (7855m).

Overnight: Lobuche.

Trek Duration: 3 ½ – 4 ½ hours.

DAY 10 Gorakshep (5160m) to Everest Base Camp (5360m) and back to Gorakshep

From Lobuche, a short climb brings one to another valley. Travel along the Khumbu Glacier through the jumbled moraines and scattered rocks. The trail continues to slowly contour on the open landscape through an ablation continuing to a steep ascent for about 20 minutes. Climb slowly to a ridge and then continue on a trail of rocks. On a clear day Mt. Everest can be seen looming behind Nuptse. Arrive at the ridge above Gorakshep and then descend to Gorakshep, a settlement with few tea houses to stay for the night.

Gorakshep was the base camp for the 1952 Swiss Everest expedition. In 1953 the British Everest expedition called this “lake camp’. GorkShep or “graveyard of the crows” has a small frozen lake and several monuments dedicated to the climbers who lost their lives to Everest.

After some rest at Gorakshep we start the trip to Everest base camp.

The trail continues on a ridge from where a small glimpse of Mt. Everest can be seen. At the end of the ridge, a scrabbling descent leads to the entry into the Khumbu Glacier.

The Everest Base Camp is also the site for the base camp for Lhotse and Nuptse. Base Camp is not a specific point as various expeditions have elected different locations for a semi-permanent camp during their assault on the mountains. The highlight of the day is the Khumbu icefall and the trek along the Khumbu Icefall is an exhilarating but interesting one. Later return to Gorakshep

Overnight: Gorakshep.

Trek Duration: 7 ½ – 8 ½ hours.

DAY 11 Kala Pattar & back to Pheriche (4371m) via Lobuche

After an early breakfast, we head straight up the hill to Kala Pattar (5545m) for views of Mt. Everest. The climb to the Kala Pattar though tough, about an hour to two hours, is worthy of the view from this vantage point.

The giants of the earth are all around Pumori (7145m), Everest (8848m), China’s peak Changtse (7553m), Nuptse (7855m), Lhotse(8516m) among others. Later return to Gorakshep.

After a short rest and refreshments, we set out backtracking on scattered rocks and jumbled moraines to return to Lobuche. We pass Lobuche, cross the stream and then head towards the Sherpa Memorial and then further down to Thugla. The going is easier as we lose altitude. Cross the Thugla bridge and climb the ridge. We follow the right-hand trail to Periche.

Overnight: Pheriche.

Trek Duration: 7 ½ – 8½ hours.

DAY 12 Trek: Thyangboche (3867m)

Having been consistently at high altitude above 4200m, we descend to warmer, softer climbs and the day walk to Thyangboche is delightful.

The route starts back through the long walled paths of the Dingboche village, a gradual ascent along the flanks of the hills below the village before a steep drop towards Dudh Koshi. The route passes through Pangboche village (3985m). Continue to backtrack descending to the spectacular little bridge over the Dudh Kosi river to the meadows of Devouche. A short climb then takes us to Thyangboche.

Overnight: Thyangboche.

Trek Duration: 5-5 ½ hours.

DAY 13 Trek: Backtrack to Namche Bazaar and then descend to Monjo.

We retrace our steps downhill through the beautiful forest of juniper, rhododendron, and fir to Phunk Tanga. We cross the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Trashinga. If going up was tough it is equally hard to get the footing and walk downhill. From here the trail contours high above the valley to Shanasa where we again stop for a short break.

From Sanasa, head to the end of the village and then take the lovely easy trail to reach Namche Bazaar. Here we stop for lunch. After lunch, we head towards the end of the bazaar and descend steeply to the river, cross the great bridge again, and continue back to Jorsale where we leave the national park before continuing on to our lodge at Monjo where we will spend the night.

Overnight: Monjo.

Trek Duration:5 ½ – 6½  hours.

DAY 14 Trek: Monjo / Trek to Lukla

Today we retrace our steps along the Dudh Kosi, crossing to the western bank at Benkar. It is a beautiful and easy walk through blue pine and rhododendron forest, with views of Kusum Kangaru. After an early lunch at Phakding, we ascend out of the river valley back to the airstrip and our lodge at Lukla. In the evening, a farewell dinner may be followed by a few celebratory drinks and dancing with our Sherpa companions

Overnight at Lukla.

Trek Duration:  4 ½ hours.

DAY 15 Trek: Lukla / Kathmandu by Flight

After a hearty breakfast, board the 45-minute flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival meet, assist and transfer to the hotel.

The rest of the day is Free.

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 16 Free day in Kathmandu

Free day in Kathmandu for leisure and shopping. (If you want to visit any places for sightseeing please contact our representative and we will have it organized.)

Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 17 Final Departure

Free for final minute packing and shopping until transfer to the airport for final departure.

** End of Arrangements **

Note: Please bear in mind that all Trek and Drive duration are approximate times.