Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu overnight at the Hotel.

 

Day 02: Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu and some preparations for the climb.

 

Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu (1,310m) - Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m). (2-3 hours).

Our trek to Gokyo Lakes begin with an early morning transfer to the airport for flight to Lukla. After lunch, we trek for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi River to the village of Phakding 2,610m & Lodge overnight

 

Day 04: Phakding (2,610m) - Namche bazaar (3,440m). (5 hours)

Beginning with a slight climb to Jorsale we pass a waterfall and along this part of the trail villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia trees and giant firs. Then walk to Namche. Lodge Overnight.

 

Day 05: Namche bazaar (Acclimatization day 3,440 m).

Acclimatization is most important before proceeding to a higher elevation. Lodge Overnight

 

Day 06: Namche (3,440m) - Thame (3,800m). (4 hours).

A moderately easy and beautiful walk to the Sherpa village of Thame 3800 m, situated at an important junction along the old primary trade route to and from Tibet via the Nangpa La pass. The trail leads west past a large array of prayer flags and Mani stones - some of them very picturesque. After the village of Thomde the trail descends to the river and makes a steep climb to Thame. Lodge Overnight

 

Day 07: Thame (3,800m) - Khumjung (3,790m). (4 hours).

Morning visit to the Thame Monastery, then trek to the serene Sherpa villages of Khunde 3890 m and Khumjung 3790 m. Sir Edmund Hillary established his first school and hospital in these villages. Lodge Overnight

 

Day 08: Khumjung (3,790m) - Dole (4,200m). (4 hours)

Leaving the main trail to Mt. Everest, climb high on a ridge and then descend to the village of Phortse. From Phortse the trail leads through forests to Dole. Lodge Overnight

 

Day 09: Dole (4,200m) - Machhermo (4,410m). (3-4 hours)

A steep but beautiful morning climb through pine, fir and rhododendron forests to Lhabama and Luza. After a leisurely afternoon trek, high above the river, lodge at Machhermo 4410 m. The days trek is short so that you are not exhausted and to allow time for acclimatization. Lodge Overnight

 

Day 10: Rest day for acclimatization or optional hikes.

 

Day 11: Machhermo (4,410m)- Gokyo (Second Lake at 4,750m). (7 hours)

This is your first real day at high altitude. The valley opens wide as the trail passes through Pangkha. Mt. Cho Oyu (8153 m.) dominates the skyline to the north as the trail leads up to the moraine on the left flank of the Ngozumpa Glacier. The climb is steep to the first of the four lakes that lie in the Gokyo area but the trail levels off towards the second lake at 4750 meters

 

Day 12: Gokyo (4,750m) - Free Day.

 

Day 13: Trek to Chyugima Pass (5,169m).

The longest and most difficult part of this trek. The trail crosses the southern portion of the Ngozumpa Glacier then climbs steadily to a campsite on the 5169-m Chyugima Pass.

 

Day 14: Cross Cho La (5,420m). Trek to Dzongla (4,730m).

A steep and challenging but, non-technical climb over rock, snow and perhaps ice with superb views links the glacial valleys of Cho Oyu and Everest. Today you will cross the 5420 meter Cho La. Camp will be at Dzongla 4730 m, a high altitude summer pasture directly beneath the north wall of Cholatse at 6440 m.

 

Day 15: Trek to Lobuche (4,930m)

After a morning of rest, hike on a trail above Tsholo Lake and join the main Everest trail near the end of the Khumbu Glacier. Camp at Lobuche 4930 m.

 

Day 16: Lobuche (4,930m) - Gorkshep (5,140m). (5 hours)

The trail from Lobuche follows the muide, a geographer's name for the trough at the edge of the glaciers lateral moranie. A tributary glacier has piled another moraine across the trail which has to be crossed, giving a good view of Pumori. This section of the trek provides good views of the Everest group and Pumori from Gork Shep and Kala Pattar

 

Day 17: Gorkshep (5,140m) - Kala Patthar (5,545m)- Lobuche (4,930m)

Early morning hike up to Kala Patthar for the stunning views of mount Everest. If you feel physically fit, optional hike to real Base Camp of Everest (5,200m) can be made. Get back to Gorakshep or Lobuche for the overnight stay.

 

Day 18: Lobuche (4,930m)- Tengboche (3,860m). ( 6 hours)

We leave behind the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche 4240 m. Continue down the valley to lower altitudes until we enter into the valley to Tengboche, home to the famous Tengboche Monastery, spiritual center of the Khumbu. is adequately compensated by views of Mt. Amadablam and on clear days views of Mt. Everest and it surrounding peaks. Lodge Overnight.

 

Day 19: Tengboche (3,860m) - Namche (3,440m). (5 hours).

The trail then descents the right flank of the Dudh Kosi valley to Namche. The descent is long but the scenery is worth it as you enter into the famous Sherpa habitat. Lodge Overnight.

 

Day 20: Trek Namche to Phakding (2,610m). (3-4 hours).

Down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to the small village of Phakding. Overnight Lodge.

 

Day 21: Phakding to Lukla (2,840m) (3 hrs).

Trek further to the mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting your trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You would be expected to join in the singing and the dancing! Overnight Lodge at Lukla.

 

Day 22: Lukla (2,840m)- Kathmandu (1,310m).

Fly to Kathmandu, with remainder of the day free. Hotel Overnight.

 

Day 23: Lukla (2,840m)- Kathmandu

Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.

 

Day 24: Final Departure. Transfer to International terminal of Kathmandu Airport for the Final Departure.

 

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