Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel (1400 Mtr/4592 Ft)
Our representative welcomes you at the Tribhuwan International Airport and guides you to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Trek preparation and Kathmandu valley sightseeing over the leisure period.
We settle and make ready climbing equipment like ice-axe, crampons, rope, harness and others. After completion of preparation, we go for sightseeing Kathmandu valley historical and spiritual places. We explore heritage sites like Darbur Square, Pashupathinath, Swaymbhunath, and Bouddhanath. We also visit the Thamel area, a 24-hour open area for relaxation.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Take a flight to Lukla and march to Phakding (2620 meters)
Duration: 30 Minutes Flight and 3 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 8.2 KM,
Elevation Loss: 230 Mtr
We catch an early flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. After reaching Lukla, we trek to Phakding. In between, our flights offer a magnificent view of green terrace, hills and snowcapped mountains with rivers and streams.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 4: Trek to Namche (3440 Mtr/11283 Ft)
Duration: 6 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 10.9 KM,
Elevation Gain: 830 Mtr
We trace the trail of DudhKoshi, ascend Himalayan pine, and cedar forests to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche is the main interchange center in the Khumbu region. This village has a historic trading relation between Nepal and Tibet where salt, textiles and dried meat were exchanged. Besides Namche offers the first view of Mt. Everest and adjoining peaks. We stay at Namche for two days for acclimatization.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 5: Acclimatization at Namche, hiking to Khumjung and fall back to Namche.
Duration: 5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 5.4 KM,
Elevation Gain: 830 Mtr
This region has thin air and our acclimatization day begins here. Moreover, we climb uphill Namche and pass over Syangboche (3720 meters). We can get a dazzling view of Taboche Peak (6367 meters), Peak-38, AmaDablam (6856 meters), and Lhotse (8414 meters) for the top of the Syanboche. We explore the Hillary School after reaching Khumjung (4780 meters). We take lunch and head up to Khunde (480 meters). We also explore the Sherpa culture. Finally, we descend back to Namche.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 6: Trek to Dole (4090 Mtr/13415 Ft)
Duration: 5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 10.9 KM,
Elevation Gain: 650 Mtr
We trek short up and downs sightseeing the gigantic peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, AmaDablam, Kwangde peak. We climb to Mongla hill and to PhortseThanga and Dole.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 7: Trek to Machhermo (4410 Mtr/14465 Ft)
Duration: 2.5 Hrs Trek
Walking Dis: 5 KM,
Elevation Gain: 320 Mtr
We climb over passing small and thorny bushes and to the scrub juniper with an increase in elevation. We encounter many summer settlements and pasture land where yak grazes. The trek proceeds forward with a magnificent view of Cho Oyu (8201 meters), Kantega (6783 meters), and Thamserku (6623 meters). The trails meet Lhabarma (4330 meters) and Luza (4340 meters) before reaching Machhermo (4410 meters.)
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4790 Mtr/15711 Ft)
Duration: 3.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 7 KM,
Elevation Gain: 380 Mtr
The trails ascend a ridge for a magnificent view of Kangtega valley and Mt. Cho-Oyu( 8201 meters) The valley expands via the trail to Pangka ( 4390 meters) and falls to the river bank. The path then climbs the terminal moraine, the Ngozumpa Glacier. We reach the first small lake Longponga (4650 meters) after steering up the moraine and the second lake Taujung (4710 meters). We continue our trail to Gokyo Lake (4750 meters).
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 9: Rest Day in Gokyo and Gokyo Ri (5360 Mtr/17580 Ft)
Duration: 4 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 6 KM,
Elevation Gain: 570 Mtr
We climb for Gokyo RI. The Gokyo valley offers panoramic views of the surroundings, high peaks, The east and west of this region is surrounded by high peaks like Cho Oyo (8153 meters), Gyachung Kang (7922 meters), Everest 8848 meters), and Lhotse (8501 meters). A far view of Mt. Makalu towards the east and appealing view of Gokyo Lakes further adds flavors to hike.
Overnight at Teahouse.
Day 10: Trek to Dragnag(4700 Mtr/15416 Ft)
Duration: 2.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 4 KM,
Elevation Loss:70 Mtr
We trek onwards to Thaknak passing over beautiful lakes and glaciers.
Overnight at teahouse
Day 11: Trek to Nirekha Base Camp (5340 Mtr/17515 Ft)
Duration: 5.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 8 KM,
Elevation Gain: 640 Mtr
We follow a step climb passing glacier ponds and the Rocky Mountains. There are two routes that lead to the Nirekha peak. We follow Kanchung Base Camp and pitch our camp at Nirekha Base Camp.
Overnight at tented camp.
Day 12: Acclimatization day at Nirekha Base Camp
We stay at base camp for acclimatization and learn necessary guidelines and techniques about climbing. We prepare our tools.
Overnight at tented camp.
Day 13: March from Nirekha Base Camp to High Camp.
Duration: 4.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 4 KM
We take early breakfast, pack camping materials and move ahead from High camp. The trail takes us to the steep slope to the North. The track then passes through some rock slabs and reach flat territory below the glacier blended on the left south border. We follow the glacier until we reach the flat caldera.
Overnight at tented camp.
Day 14: March to the Summit of Nirekha Peak (6159 Mtr/20201 Ft) and fall back to the Base Camp.
Duration: 5 Hours Climbing
Walking Dis: 3 KM
Elevation Gain: 560 Mtr
We start our climb early morning upwards Nirekha peak. The clime will be challenging and mostly depends on the weather. From the summit, we have a view of spellbinding mountains like Everest, Nuptse, AmaDablam, Lhotse, Cholatse, Changri, Pumori and much more. After exploration, we fall back to the Base camp on the same day.
Note: we extend our expedition in case the weather is unfavorable.
Overnight at tented camp.
Day 15: Trace back from Base Camp to Dzongla (4830 Mtr/15842 Ft) through Cho-La Passes (5467 Mtr/17931 Ft).
Duration: 6 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 9 KM,
Elevation Loss: 510 Mtr
We hike the high passes and cross the Cho-La pass which is at the elevation of 5467 meters. The pass is steep and has glacier traverse. We cross over Cho- La pass and reach to Dzongla.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 16: Trek to Gorakshep (5160 Mtr/16925 Ft)
Duration: 5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 8.5 KM,
Elevation Gain: 330 Mtr
We continue along with glacial deposits with the sightseeing of Kalapatthar and Pumori till we reach Lobuche (4910 meters) for lunch. The trail to Gorakshep is windy and rocky. This challenge offers a close view of Pumori, Everest Base camp.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 17: Trek to EBC (5364 Mtr/17594 Ft) and Back to Gorakshep
Duration: 5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 7.3 KM,
Elevation Gain: 204 Mtr gain while in Basecamp
We continue our journey to climb the steep top of Kalapatthar. The view from the top of Kalaptthar is dream come true. Southwest of Mt. Pumori, Everest, and other range is beyond imagination. After that, we re-trace our trail to Gorakshep and move towards the Everest Base Camp.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 18: Trek to Kalapathar(5545 Mtr/18187 Ft) and back to Dingboche (4410 Mtr/14465 Ft)
Duration: 8 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 15.2 KM,
Elevation Gain: 405 Mtr while in Kalapathar
Elevation Loss: 750 Mtr
We take breakfast and trek to Dhungla. Moving the uphill we touch the yak pasture at Dusa and Imja Valley.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 19: Trek to Tyangboche (3860 Mtr/12660 Ft)
Duration: 3.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 10.5 KM,
Elevation Loss : 550 Mtr
We trace an easy downhill to a less elevation from Dingboche. The march is pleasant and attractive all the way to the Tyangboche. Tyangboche is the most attractive place in the Himalayan region. The place is filled with big monasteries and Gumbas blessed with surrounding peak AmaDablam, Mt. Lhotse, Everest, and Mt Lhotse Shar.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 20: Trek to Monjo (2835 Mtr/9298 Ft)meters)
Duration: 6 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 13.6 KM,
Elevation Loss : 1025 Mtr
Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (8501m), Kwangde (6187m), Tawachee (6542m), AmaDablam, Kantega and Thamserku views from the Tengboche is a photogenic and most beautiful one. The hillside is covered with juniper trees and rhododendron forests. We descend via DudhKoshi gorge. The region is known for having wildlife like mountain goats, snow leopards, pheasants and much other. After crossing a few bridges, hills, streams we reach Monjo.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 21: Trek to Lukla (2840 Mtr/9315 Ft)
Duration: 4.5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 13 KM,
Elevation Gain/Loss: 5 Mtr
We walk between a mixture of open plains, pine forests, rhododendron forest, and distance snow-covered peaks. We can explore Sherpa culture, Buddhist religion, prayer stones, and flag as we pass through villages of this region. We re-conform our flight to Kathmandu in Lukla.
Overnight at teahouse.
Day 22: Flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. 30 minutes
This 30 minutes flight from Lukla to Kathmandu gives us an overview of mountains, rives, green hills. From the Kathmandu, Tribhuwan International Airport, we head to the Hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 23: Relaxation, exploration day at Kathmandu.
We take rest at Kathmandu. If you are interested, you can but gifts or other materials for the nearby venture at Thamel. We can arrange our schedule to explore the remaining site of Kathmandu city.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 24: Farewell moment and fly back to your destination.
Your last day in Kathmandu, we have a farewell greetings. After taking lunch we escort you to the Airport. We hope to meet again for the exploration of a different region of Nepal.