DAY 1 : Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu >
Airport pick up by our guide to a hotel situated in the heart of Thamel, one of the busiest and popular markets in Kathmandu. Kindly inform us your time of arrival. Our guide will brief you on the trip information and bring you to the best eateries/ shopping at your request.
DAY 2 : Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding >
Maximum height: 2652m | 4-5 hours of walking
You will take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla early morning. Upon arrival, you will take a short break and begin your trek to Phakding, passing through Cheplung village.
DAY 3 : Phakding - Namche Bazaar >
Maximum height: 3440m | 5-6 hours of walking
You’ll enjoy a scenic uphill walk through pine forest, a river and beautiful suspension bridge on your way to Namche Bazaar, a bustling marketplace that all leisure trekkers and serious climbers make a stop on their way towards the majestic peak. On a clear day, you can get a stunning view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. Upon arrival, our guide will take you on little tour around the bazaar.
DAY 4 : Namche Bazaar - Everest View Point - Namcha Bazar >
Maximum height: 3870m | 4-5 hours of walking
From Namche Bazzaar, you’ll ascend to the highest point of this trek-Everest View hotel viewpoint where you can get a very good view of Mt. Everest, as well as Mt. Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Thereafter, you’ll descend slightly to Khumjung Village, and stay here for the night.
DAY 5 : Tengboche - Namcha Bazar >
Maximum height: 3860m | 5 hours of walking
You will walk downhill to Phunki Tenga (3250m) for around 2.5 hours. Phunki Thenga is a cluster of lodges and a bakery by a wood-and-stone bridge across the river. From here, it’s a draining 2-hour steep uphill climb to Tengboche, a village scattered across a wide, grassy saddle below a crescent-shaped ridge covered by scrub pines and dwarf rhododendrons. The focal point of Tengboche is the famous Tengboche Gompa, the largest and most active monastery in the Khumbu region.
DAY 6 : Tengboche - Dingboche >
Maximum height: 4410m | 5 hours of walking
The trail drops down to Debuche, crosses the Imja Khola and climbs through rhododendron forest past superb mani stones (carved with the Tibetan Buddhist mantra) to Pangboche (3,860m). The trail then climbs past Shomare and Orsho to Pheriche. Continue on along the river for about 30 minutes to the scattered houses of Dingboche (4,630m). Looking east from the village, you’ll see the snow-capped summits of Island Peak (6,189m), Peak 38 (7,591m) and Lhotse (8,501m).
DAY 7 : Acclimatisation Day at Dingboche >
Like in Namche, this rest day is much needed to help you acclimatise. Your guide will bring you on an early morning climb to the viewpoint at 4650m.
DAY 8 : Dingboche - Lobuche >
Maximum height: 4910m | 4 hours of walking
From Dingboche, the path climbs slowly along the ridge through the village of Dusa (4,503m). You’ll enjoy the outstanding views of the rugged twin peaks of Taboche and Cholatse above a desolate landscape sculpted by vanished glaciers. The trail then goes directly up the gravelly terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier for about one hour before you cross the ridge. You will ascend further and walk along moraine to the lodges at Lobuche (4.930m).
DAY 9 : Dingbocha - Chhukhung >
Maximum height: 4730m | 4 hours of walking
It is pleasant walk from Dingboche to Chhukung. The trail will take us through high alpine terrains along the stone walled fields. The trail follow near the Imja Khola which comes all the way from the glacier of Island Peak and other peaks nearby. We stop at Chhukung. Several snow covered Himalayan peaks like Lhotse, Amadablam and Island Peak will be following us all the way. These peaks will be so close that it will seem like we can touch them if we extended our hands.
DAY 10 : Chhukung – Lobucha >
Lobucha at 4910m via Kongma-la pass 5535m
This is our first big day of the trek. This is also one of the toughest days. We will be carrying required amount of water and some packed meals as there are no lodges / tea shops along the route. Once we climb like 5-6 hours we will reach the top of Kongma La Pass; a small area covered with Buddhist praying flags. The descending from the top is quite tough even it's descending. Moreover, in case the trail is covered with ice or snow then it will surely be exhausting. Finally, we will reach Lobuche. We can enjoy magnificent views of Pumori and Nuptse from this village.
DAY 11 : Lobuche – Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp >
Maximum height: 5140m | 4 hours of walking
Because of the altitude, few people sleep comfortably above Lobuche and many people start to suffer headaches and other mild symptoms of AMS on the climb to Gorak Shep. The first section of the trail from Lobuche follows the narrow gap between the glacial moraine and the mountain wall, past the turn-off to the Italian Pyramid. After a couple of short but steep climbs and a 45-minute traverse of the terminal moraine of the Changri Shar Glacier, you’ll reach Gorak Shep, a flat, sandy bowl at 5,160m, at the foot of Kala Pattar.
DAY 12 : Gorak Shep–Kala Pathar– Dzongla (4830m) >
Maximum height: 5550m | 8 hours of walking
This is the highlight of the trek but cloud can roll in quickly, obscuring the phenomenal peaks. For the best chance of an Everest photo opportunity, you will start this trek as early as possible. The path to Kala Pattar climbs up the grassy ridge above Gorak Shep. It takes around 2 hours to scale the summit (5,545m). As you climb, the peak of Pumori looms dramatically ahead. By climbing 200m, you have placed yourself in front of the most astonishing views on earth – a 360-degree panorama of Himalayan giants from Pumori and Lobuche in the west to Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest in the east. Then you will head back to Gorak Shep and go downhill to Dzongla via Lobucha village.
DAY 13 :Dzongla - Dragnag >
Maximum height: Dzongla- Dragnag(4700m) via Cho-La pass (5420m)| 6-7 hours of walking
This could be the most challenging day of the trek as you go over the pass. If the weather is bad, crossing the pass can be difficult. It’s a tough climb to the top but you will be rewarded for it.
DAY 14 : Dragnag–Gokyo >
Maximum height: 4790m | 3 hours of walking
You will continue down into the Gokyo Valley and cross the Ngozumpa glacier and reach Gokyo by lunch. After lunch, your guide will take you to the lakes in the valley, the most famous of which is the Gokyo Lake.
DAY 15 : Explore Gokyo RI >
MMaximum height: 53570m | 4-5 hours of walking
Gokyo Ri [5,403M / 17,726FT] is known for its amazing views of most mountains in Everest region. This is simply an amazing viewpoint. Hiking to this viewpoint for sunrise or sunset is undoubtedly magnificent. We will be heading out for sunrise early in the morning. The guide will let you know the time that we will be starting to hike. We will wake up, prepare our things and start climbing to this small peak. Gokyo Ri will no doubt give us unforgettable memories for lifetime. The walk is about 3/4 hours from Gokyo Lakes. Once we reach the top we will take enough time to take shots for our memories before we will descend down to Gokyo Lakes again. For interested hikers, we also have an option to trek to 4th and 5th lakes, which will take a few more hours.
DAY 16 : Gokyo - Lungde via Renjo La >
Maximum height: 5340 m | 6-7 hours of walking
Today is one of the most difficult ascent. The trail from Gokyo starts with gentle climbing followed by a very trail before you reach the top of Renjo La. Renjo La pass offers some excellent views of Gokyo valley and glistening Himalayan peaks. The trail from Renjo La pass descends down to Lungden, a small village with a few basic lodges.
DAY 17 : Lungde – Namche Bazaar >
Maximum height: 3440m | 6-7 hours of walking
The trail from Lungden to Namche is mostly downhill. We will walk via Marulung village, pass by Thame and finally reach Namche Bazaar.
DAY 18 : Namche Bazaar – Lukla >
Maximum height: 2860m | 6-7 hours of walking
You will make a steep descent from Namche to the Dudh Kosi. Once you cross the high suspension bridge, the path runs mostly level to Jorsale and then climbs to Monja. Thereafter, it’s an easy run through Benkar to Lukla. You can have a celebration at Lukla. Several bars in Lukla offer happy hour deals, pool tables and late-night drinking for trekkers to mark the end of their arduous trek.
DAY 19 : Lukla – Kathmandu >
You will catch a flight back to Kathmandu where you will spend the rest of the day packing and feasting at night to mark the end of this journey.
DAY 20 : Departure >
Do some last minute shopping or take your own sweet time in Kathmandu before you depart for home. Our guide will drop you at the airport.
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