Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

   We will pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel. In the evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner with the team.

2. Day 2: City tour of Kathmandu

   We visit the Boudhanath (one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu), the Pashupatinath, and the Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple). After the tour, we have a team dinner and prepare for an early morning flight to Lukla.

3. Day 3: Flight to Lukla (2,804m) | Short Trek to Phakding (2610m)

   We will take a 30min flight to Lukla early in the morning, where you will first glimpse the mountains. Porters will be introduced at the airport. Then, after breakfast, we will trek towards Phakding through the Dudh Kosi Valley crossing a few local-style suspension bridges. You will admire the mountains and the green valley, colourful prayer flags and stacks of Mani stones on the way. After this 2-3 hour trek, you will have the rest of the day to explore the village in Phakding.

4. Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

   We will head towards Namche Bazaar. After a short leisurely hike across several suspension bridges, we will climb to the Sagarmatha National Park entrance, where they will check permits. Then we will climb for 2-3 hours to Namche. There will be two viewing spots to get your first view of Mount Everest.

5. Day 4: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

   ‘Climb high, sleep low’ is the motto to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness. Most trekkers show the first sign of AMS in or near Namche. Therefore, the day will be spent hiking up and returning for the night to acclimate. You will ascend to Syangboche airstrip and then to Khunde Village, passing several Chortens. In a monastery lies the purported Yeti Scalp. Climbing further to Everest View Hotel, you will enjoy a 360-degree view of the amazing peaks, including Mount Everest. Then, we will go back to Namche Bazaar.

6. Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3,790m)

   Let’s go for an up-and-down path to Tengboche with an excellent view of peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse and Kwangde. We will pass the village of Sanasa, then the trail will drop down towards Phunki Thanga and climb up sharply to Tengboche. The climb will pass through the forest of rhododendron, pine, fir, magnolia and birch that starts to thin out as the famous Tengboche monastery comes to view. The area comprises a few lodges, a bakery and a monastery. This is the best place for a panoramic view of the peaks named earlier.

7. Day 7: Trek to Pheriche (4,280m)

   An easy descent through the rhododendron forest and across a bridge over Imja Khola to Pangboche. The route will continue to Pheriche for a 3-4 hour trek. The Himalayan Rescue Association runs a rudimentary hospital in Pheriche. It only opens in peak seasons (March-May and November-December). We will spend the night in Pheriche.

8. Day 8: Day trip to Nagarjun (5000m) and back to Pheriche

   An 800m climb will take us to Nagarjun Peak at 5000m altitude. You will enjoy some good views of the mountains, including Mt. Makalu 5th highest mountain in the world. This hike usually helps with acclimatization. There are chances to see snow leopards on this 3-4 hour hike. Once you arrive there, you will admire the view from the top and descend down to Pherice.

9. Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4,950m)

   The gradual climb to Lobuche will be pleasant as we get closer and closer to the snow-clad giants. After a 45-60min hike, we will reach Thukla. There, we will stop for food and continue to a flat area where several memorials dedicated to the climbers who died on Everest are erected. Then, we will climb out of the valley and descend to the yak pastures at Lobuche.

10. Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5160m) | Hike to EBC (5,545m)

    We will pack light for a 2-2.5 hour trek to Gorakshep composed of easy and hard parts. The path winds between boulders and will be rocky and slippery, but then you will be surrounded by huge mountains. You will see the highest glacier (Khumbu) along the way. After reaching Gorakshep, we will check into a lodge, eat something and head to EBC. Another 1-2 hour hike along Khumbu glacier will bring us to the base camp. The yellow tents of the climbers will become visible as we reach EBC. Then, you might look around, take pictures, and write your name on the boulders before returning to Gorakshep.

11. Day 11: Climb Kalapathar (5400m) | Trek Down to Dingboche

    You will notice in the Base Camp that Everest is not completely visible. From Gorak Shep, we will walk down, up and up again to Kalapathar. We will climb up to Kalapather either sunrise or sunset time. It will take 1.5 to 2 hours. You will have the best view of Mount Everest, Nuptse and Changtse with a little of Lhotse from here. Then we will return to Gorakshep for food and descend to Dingboche.

12. Day 12: Trek to Chukhung (4,760m)

    From Dingboche to Chukhung, the trek will be about 2 hours long and easy. Chukhung is a beautiful valley between mountains like Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Imja Tse etc. You will appreciate a close view of these mountains and their glaciers. The river Imja Khola runs past the Chukhung village where we will be lodging.

13. Day 13: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,100m)

    After breakfast, we will trek towards the south, turn east and enter the main valley. We will walk along the stream and pass Imja and Lhotse glacier moraine before reaching the valley, where we will camp in tents. From the camp, you will see the southwestern face of the Imja Tse (Island Peak). Review some technical climbing skills, then have an early dinner in preparation for our ‘alpine start.

14. Day 14: Climb Island Peak | Return to Chukhung

    We will walk toward the summit around 01:00 to 02:00 am. Reaching the High camp will take about 2 hours; then, we will climb the rock gully. We will follow a ridge line to the summit glacier and climb a steep snow slope to reach the summit. There, you will get an excellent view of the mountains. After spending some time there, we will go back to high camp, base camp, and Chukhung.

15. Day 15: Buffer day

    In case of bad weather or any health problem, we will use this day on the base camp or further down on the trail. Whenever you may need this buffer day, you will be able to use it.

16. Day 16#; Trek back to Tengboche

    From Chukhung, we will walk down towards Pangboche, take the same trail we took to descend, and then climb up again to reach Tengbochhe. After this 4-5 hour trek, we will spend the night in Tengboche

17. Day 17: Trek to Namche Bazaar

    We will walk for 6 to 7 hours, retracing our steps back to Namche Bazaar.

18. Day 18: Trek to Lukla

    We will go for a 6 to 7-hour walk back to Lukla to spend the night. This will be your last day in the mountains, so it will be a good time to relax, enjoy and celebrate your success.  

19. Day 19: Early flight to Kathmandu

    We will take an early flight back to Kathmandu on this final day. Sitting on the plane's right side, you can take a last look at the mountains. We will say farewell once we arrive in Kathmandu. May you enjoy the rest of your stay in Nepal!

20. Day 20: Depart Kathmandu for home

    Drop to you Tribhuvan international airport (TIA)