Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our expedition team and transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. After check-in, you can rest from your journey or explore the nearby streets. In the evening, there will be a short briefing regarding the upcoming expedition and logistics.

Preparation of the expeditions

These days will be used obtaining necessary paper works and documents with the Sherpa staff, making of the climbing permits, Visa and a visit to the Ministry of Tourism for Official briefings.

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2,650m 3-4 hrs.

Transfer to the domestic airport for one of the great flights of the Himalaya.
If the sky is clear during the flight, one can get the first views of the Mt.Everest.
The Twin-Otter / Dornier or similar aircraft will take to the hillside village of Lukla,
the starting point of the trek.   Here meet the staff and the porters and set off straight away for Phakding, situated on the banks of the Dudh Kosi River, which drains the whole of the Khumbu.

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m 5-6 hrs.

The walk continues up the banks of the Dudh Kosi River, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges, before reaching the village of Monjo, which is the entrance to the Khumbu National Park. Then cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi rivers on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and is 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 artifacts. Just across the valley to the east stand the peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega, both very impressive mountains.

A day in Namche Bazaar.

Rest and at leisure allowing the bodies to become more acclimatized to the altitude of 11,300ft /3,440m.

Trek to Thame 3,880m 04 hours.

A moderate short trek leafs slowly to Thame, encountering many monasteries on route, morning walk through the forest and follow Bhote Koshi River to reach the village of Thame, then following the river to reach a small suspension bridge, with awesome Buddhist Rock Wall Paintings on the wall at the hill, crossing the bridge, trek for less than half-hour to reach the small settlement of Thame.
Thame is famous for being the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay (one of the first person to climb over Mt. Everest) and of Apa Sherpa a record holder climbing 20^th time on top of Mt. Everest.

Trek to Marlung 4,137 m 04 hours.

Leaving Thame, head to Marlung following the Bhote Koshi River, passing the villages like Thyangmoche and Hungmo, and then trekking through only a few houses and less vegetation on the way towards the alpine zone. The trail crosses the village of Taranga, through the yak field to reach Marlung village for the overnight stop.

Trek to Lungdeng 4,600 m 03 hours.

Morning walk leads to Lungden passing through very old, authentic Himalayan Villages that blends into the surrounding landscape; on the trail of the old salt trade route between Nepal and Tibet, and then walking for few more hours to reach the small village of Lungdeng for an overnight stop in Lungden.

Trek to Renjo- La 5,465 m / 17,929 ft and to Gokyo 4,800 m 07 hrs.

Leaving Lungden, following the trail leading to the frozen ponds below Renjo La pass, offering fantastic views of Mt.Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, and Taboche, and then cross Renjo La pass, the most difficult section of this trekking to reach the valley of Gokyo for an overnight stop.

Rest day at Gokyo Lake.

A rest day which allows you to acclimatize better in this high altitude, with time to explore the surrounding area of this valley with stunning scenery of the first and the second lake of Gokyo.

Hike to Gokyo Ri at 5,330 m /17,483 ft and trek to Thangnag 4,750 m / 15,580 f o5 hrs.

Today early morning hike to Gokyo Ri for mind-blowing views of Mt.Everest,
Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho-Oyu the world’s  01^st, 04^th, 05^th and 06^th highest mountain in one lot with other smaller peaks around including the beautiful Gokyo Lake and Khumbu’s longest Ngzumba glacier which starts from the base of Mt.Cho Oyu  that straddles the border  with Tibet, after a grand moment walk back to Gokyo and continue trek to Thangnag walking along the glacier moraines, follow the trail and reach the small settlement of Thangnag  for overnight stop.

Cross Cho-la 5,367m / 17,604 f and to Dzongla 4,850 m 06 hrs.

After an early breakfast follows the trail that leads steeply to ascend and then crossing the glacier on the eastern side. The pass stands at an elevation of 5,367m and is quite challenging to cross (in snow conditions), with views of impressive high mountains and of Cholatse Glacier and its small lake on the way to Dzongla for the overnight stop.

Climb to Lobuche High Camp 5,600m / 18,368 ft. 04 hrs.

On this day first, pack climbing gear and make a gentle climb to reach the high camp. The climb takes almost four to five hours to reach the high camp, climb through rocky moraine path to reach High Camp with the final preparation for the climbing and overnight in tented camp.

Climb to the summit 6,119m / 20,070 ft and to Base Camp, 8-10 hrs.

The climb to the summit is steep climbing which is slightly difficult. So our guide and leader will fix rope where it is necessary for this strenuous ascent to reach the summit, from the top breathtaking views of the staggeri8ng high mountains that surround you. After spending some time on the summit descend along the same route to base camp.

Reserve day in case of unfavorable weather condition

The weather condition around high Himalaya is unpredictable; have to wait sometimes for the good favorable weather condition. So, reserve this extra day in case of bad weather conditions.

Lobuche rest day.

Rest Day.

Trek to Gorak Shep 5,180m 2-3 hrs.

Continue along the side of the Khumbu Glacier which is straight forward at first, but later the path becomes rocky and awkward climb across the moraine. This is more than compensated by the fabulous mountain setting as the path gets closer to the world’s highest mountain. The sugarloaf dome of Pumori lies directly ahead and to our right, on the opposite side of the glacier, Nuptse rises in a sheer spire. Just behind it, remains elusive to the last moment is the Mt. Everest.  Gorak Shep is another small cluster of tea shops and will be camping just below them. Directly above the campsite is Kala Pattar [18,188ft/5,545m.].  This is a famous view-point for Mount Everest and the 1½ hour scramble to reach; it is well worth the effort.

Trek to Base Camp 5,360m. 3-4 hrs.

Climbing over the mounds of moraine traverse the Khumbu Glacier and follow a vague path to the most famous of all Base Camps. It lies right at the foot of the notorious Khumbu Ice Fall which tumbles from the Western Cwm. The Base Camp will be already well established and you can find out how the Advance Party is progressing in the Ice-fall.

(27 days) Ascent of Mount Everest and withdrawal to Base Camp.

It is hoped that the Khumbu Ice-fall will be fixed by the time the team arrives at the Base Camp. Members can then start load-carrying to Camp I and Camp II, in the Western Cwm. Once everyone is well acclimatized, Camp I will be mostly by-passed en-route for Camp II, which will become an Advance Base Camp. The route to this point will involve crossing the crevasses on ladders, jumaring up serac walls and a long tedious plod-up the Western Cwm. Camp III will be placed halfway up the Lhotse Face at about 7,400 meters high. From here a long rising traverse across the snow slopes, a yellow band of rock and the Geneva Spur, leads to the South Col and Camp IV. This will be fully established before a rest period at Base Camp.

All team members are to re-group at the Base Camp

To assist with packing-up the expedition and clearing the Base Camp areas.

End of the Expedition.

The final end of the great expeditions to the world’s number mountain, preparation for the

Journey back to Kathmandu and with garbage clean up.

Return trek to Pheriche 5-6 hrs.

Retrace the journey back to Pheriche by the same route.

Trek back to Thyangboche.

Retrace the trekking journey by the same route passing through Pangboche.

Trek to Namche Bazaar.

Retrace the trekking journey by the same route to Namche with an optional route by Khumjung and Khunde from the village of Shanasa.

Trek to Lukla. 6-7 hrs.

Today’s walk leads to almost downhill with short ups on route to Lukla.

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Most of the flight takes off in the morning time, a great scenic sweeping flight of 30 minutes reaches you at Kathmandu, and transfer to respective Hotels.

At leisure in Kathmandu.

Time for some last-minute shopping or sightseeing, or one can just relax in the Hotel. In the evening with a get together farewell party at the Hotel itself, including the Sherpas and other friends Recovering from the past exhausting days and nights- re-generating!

Depart from Kathmandu – Journey homeward bound!

Today keep your passport and airline ticket handy our office staff will transfer you to the International airport for your flight back home or to the respective destination from this amazing country Nepal.