As per the program and (if booked earlier for the guided tour) our city guide will pick you from the hotel for sightseeing program which includes world heritage sites tour to holy Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Stupa of Bouddhanath ( Little Tibet), and old Swayambhunath Stupa (monkey temple) with historical Kathmandu Durbar Square

This free day allows you to pack and checking climbing gear and equipments like harness, crampons, ice ax with leash, webbing, cord, trekking poles, sleeping bag, headwear, footwear and other stuffs with dinner and pre-departure briefing will be held.

Approx: 35 minutes flight to Lukla 2,820m 9-10km (04 hrs walk) to Phakding at 2,652m.
Early morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport and board in a smaller twin otter or similar plane for sweeping scenic flight to Lukla, on arrival received by our trek and climbing guides. In Lukla you will have time to wander around, while the Sherpa crew sort and divide the load, lunch depending upon the time of arrival at Lukla either in Lukla or few walks further down on route to Phakding.  The walk is gradual most of the way, with few ups with view of Kusum-Kangru 6,369m crossing a short suspension bridge, a short climb brings to the Ghat village, and another 11/2hr of gradual walk brings you to Phakding village for the overnight stop near the bank of the Dudh-Kosi River

Suggested activities a short walk uphill to the Sagarmatha National Park Headquarter, a magnificent spot perched on top of Namche Bazaar with breathtaking view of the surrounding snow capped giants and the valleys way down, with an interesting museum with all kinds of information regarding the history of the Himalayas, geographic, culture, mountaineering history and existing information on flora and fauna of this region, afternoon at leisure.

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Suggested activities a short walk uphill to the Sagarmatha National Park Headquarter, a magnificent spot perched on top of Namche Bazaar with breathtaking view of the surrounding snow capped giants and the valleys way down, with an interesting museum with all kinds of information regarding the history of the Himalayas, geographic, culture, mountaineering history and existing information on flora and fauna of this region, afternoon at leisure.

After a nice stop at Namche with eye catching views, morning walk leads uphill to join a trail to Gokyo areas at near Shanasa village. From this spot our route diverts away from the main Namche-Everest base camp trail towards quiet areas towards Gokyo Lake.

The path climbs with steep climb to reach a Mong 3,973 meters with amazing views and then downhill walk to Dudh Kosi River at Phortse Thanghka for lunch.

After Phortse, continue walk to Dole as the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through a patch of rhododendron forest which gives way to juniper and conifers trees. In the spring time this place will be magic with wild flowers in full bloom. This path passes summer Yak pastures.

The trek leads past Tongba and Gyele villages to reach at Dole with super view of Khumbila and Tawache 6,542m.

Morning walk from Dole climbs along the side of the valley, where rhododendron forest stops, giving way to smaller bushes of juniper as you gain altitude slowly. Finally walk leads on level path for an hour to Lhabarma Kharka and to Luza at 4,390m; and then skirting around a ridge with downhill to Macherma village.  Arriving at Machherma for lunch and overnight stop with time in the afternoon for short walk or just relax.

From this small settlement our walks continues to Gokyo 3^rd Lake, following a scenic path to Pangka small area and then descend slightly, following one of the glacial fed rivers which flows from Ngozumba Glacier of high world 6^th highest Cho-Oyu and other adjoining peaks.

Walk leads to a climb by the side of a glacier, passing first lake and the second lake, crossing the path to reach at third lake known as Dudh Pokhari or Gokyo Lake a summer settlement with fantastic views of Mt. Cho Oyo and Gyachung Kang that reflects on

Morning hike uphill to Gokyo Ri one of the highlight of this trip, a small peak above the lake, Gokyo Ri at 5,357m offers panorama of Mt. Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, Taweche and far as to Mt. Makalu.

After a wonderful stop at Gokyo Ri, head downhill to Gokyo for lunch and rest, afternoon short walk of few hours to Thangnag or Dragnak at the base of Chugyuma or Tsho-la (Cho) pass, above Na a small place located at the foot of Ngozumba glacier.

Day 09: Morning hike to Gokyo-Ri and walk to Thangnag or Dragnak 4,700 m – 04 hrs.
Morning hike uphill to Gokyo Ri one of the highlight of this trip, a small peak above the lake, Gokyo Ri at 5,357m offers panorama of Mt. Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, Taweche and far as to Mt. Makalu.

After a wonderful stop at Gokyo Ri, head downhill to Gokyo for lunch and rest, afternoon short walk of few hours to Thangnag or Dragnak at the base of Chugyuma or Tsho-la (Cho) pass, above Na a small place located at the foot of Ngozumba glacier.

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Day 10:                 Trek to Dzongla 4,830m via Tsho-la 5,368 m – 07 hrs.
Starting early morning with steady climb  to reach the top at Tsho-la pass after a strenuous walk uphill of 3-4 hours, from the top close views of Cholatse and Nirekha peaks then descend to a small hidden valley at Dzong-la for overnight stop.

In snow condition this route can be quite difficult and the guide will decide whether it is possible to proceed or retrace to another safe area.

Day 11:                 Trek to Lobuche 4,930 m – 05 hrs.
After a great traverse on crossing Tsho-la to Dzongla, today a moderate and pleasant walk to Lobuche as the walk leads on gentle trail above Thugla, where Khumbu glacier melts into a raging river, coming across stone memorials of unfortunate climbers who died climbing Mt. Everest, Lhotse and other high mountains. From here a nice pleasant walk brings to Lobuche for overnight stop

Day 12:                 Trek to Gorakshep 5,170 m and walk to Everest Base Camp 5, 364 m – 06 hrs.

Morning walk leads on gradual trail with few short steep up gaining high altitude with superb views of Mt. Pumori, Lingtrin, Khumbutse and Mt. Everest.

After few hours of scenic walks reaching at Gorakshep through moraine and glaciers, Gorakshep with few nice lodges for overnight stops, this isolated spot located beneath Kalapathar Hill and Pumori peak on route Everest base camp.

Gorakshep was the earlier and original base camp in 1950’s to 1970’s, from here our journey continues walking over moraines and glaciers trail to reach our main highlight of the adventure at Everest base camp.

Everest Base Camp located beneath notorious Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers, this super spot with immense views can be crowded during peak expedition season around April and May months, here enjoy surrounding views with Mt. Everest hidden behind high peaks of Lho-la and Nuptse.

After reaching our destination and one of the highlight of the adventure, return back to Gorakshep for overnight stop.

Day 13:                 Hike to Kalapathar 5,545 m trek to Chukung 4,730 m via Lobuche – 07 hrs.
Early morning hike on top Kalapathar at 5,545 meters, highest point of this adventure with marvelous views of mountains including Mt. Everest at mere distance, after a great scenic moment descend to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue walk towards Lobuche and continue downhill to reach at Imjatse valley for overnight stop at Chukung, walk leads towards Bibre a small place where trails from Dingboche and Chukung joins.

After a hard day, from Bibre walk gets better as the trail leads towards Chukung with views of surrounding high snow capped peaks, on reaching Chukung for overnight stop in a nice cozy lodge, overlooking super views of of Lhotse, Amadablam and Imja glacier, Chhukhung the last settlement around east of Khumbu and Imjatse valley

Day 14:                 Trek to Island / Imjatse Peak Base Camp 4,970m – 04 hrs.
After Chukung walk towards Imjatse valley to Parsya Gyab at Island Peak Base Camp, walk leads to a steep climb towards south over moraine of Lhotse glacier then follow a glacial streams to the snout of Imja glacier and cross a dry lake between Lhotse and Imja glaciers to reach at base camp at Pareshaya Gyab, afternoon free relax for short walks and practice climb.

Day 15:                 Trek & Climb to High Camp 5,400m – 03 hrs.
After base camp, climb further up to set High Camp to make more approachable to reach  the top of Island / Imjatse peak, normally climbers make it from base camp to the summit, but it is always safe and best adding more camp, morning leaving base camp with short day walk leads to high camp of Island Peak over moraine, scrambling up an open gully leading in between two well defined ridges and to high camp below a small hanging glacier at 5, 280m, afternoon with last and final preparations for the big climb next day.

Day 16:                 Climb Island Peak 6,189m and return to base camp – 06 hrs.
Final and Big Day for the ascent of Island Peak! After full preparations start before dawn climb across broad open gully, following snow-covered glacier, avoiding serac and crevasses climbing northwards over snow covered scree in the margin between a glacier of the top ridge.

Climb leads to cross a gully with some stone and icefall danger, a steep snow and ice ramp leads upwards for nearly 100 meters (300ft) to the summit, on reaching top fulfilling adventure of a lifetime experience with success with unmatched views of Mt. Everest 8,848 m, Lhotse 8,501 m, Mt. Amadablam 6,856 m, Mt. Makalu 8, 463 m, Chamlang and Baruntse peaks.

After an exciting and tough climb descend on the same route towards base camp.

Day 17:                 Trek to Dingboche 4,260 m – 05 hrs.
After climb of Island / Imjatse peak, return journey to Dingboche village, morning walk leads with few uphill’s over the moraine, then reaching at Chukhung with striking views of snowcapped mountains, after short rest continue to overnight stop at Dingboche in the comfort of nice cozy lodge and great

Day 19:                 Trek to Namche Bazaar – 05 hrs.
Walk leads downhill for an hour with steep climb for a short while and then on gradual trail reaching at Shanasa where the route to Gokyo-Khumjung and Namche Bazaar splits, from this spot few hour of pleasant walk bring you at Namche Bazaar for overnight stop.

Day 21:                 Trek to Kyajo-Ri Peak base camp at 5,150 m – 06 hrs.

Morning walk towards Kyajo Ri Peak area walk follows to a high ridge within windswept areas of following a small icy stream for a while past Yak herders summer pastures into complete wilderness.

From here onward, walk leads to arctic climatic zone and landscapes arid and barren terrain close to the route of Nangpa-la (an old salt trade route between Nepal and Tibet)

Our last adventure of the journey leads towards complete wilderness heading due north to our overnight camp at Kyajo Ri base camp on a wide meadow beneath the moraine and glaciers of Kyajo Ri.

Day 21:                 Trek to Kyajo-Ri Peak base camp at 5,150 m – 06 hrs.

Morning walk towards Kyajo Ri Peak area walk follows to a high ridge within windswept areas of following a small icy stream for a while past Yak herders summer pastures into complete wilderness.

From here onward, walk leads to arctic climatic zone and landscapes arid and barren terrain close to the route of Nangpa-la (an old salt trade route between Nepal and Tibet)

Our last adventure of the journey leads towards complete wilderness heading due north to our overnight camp at Kyajo Ri base camp on a wide meadow beneath the moraine and glaciers of Kyajo Ri.

Day 22:                 Rest and preparation for the climb of Kyajo Ri.
A lovely place for rest day away from mainstream trekking trails on the hidden pockets of Khumbu and Everest areas, this beautiful and scenic spot of Kyajo ri peak located on a high ridge with its adjoining peaks Pharilapcha 6,017 m- Teningbo 5,839 m-Chhedan and Kapsale 5,583 m.

Kyajo Ri one of the least climbed peak around Khumbu area with an altitude at 6.186 m high, the climbing grade is TD a technical peak to climb in some section and with straight forward climb, where fix ropes required to reach the summit.

Day 23:                 Climb to High / Advance Camp 5,490 m – 03 hrs.
After a pleasant rest at base camp, heading to High / Advance camp as Sherpa Mountaineering expert guides understand that setting one more extra climb will be much approachable to reach the summit with safe and secure adding a high camp.

Day 24:                 Climb to the summit of Kyajo Ri at 6,186 m high.
Starting early for last and final Big Day! Heading towards moraine and rocky areas of ice and glaciers following our lead guide, making ledges on ice and fixing ropes where necessary on some technical sections, as the strenuous climb leads higher and finally reaching to its summit with grand views of surrounding mountains with Kongde and as far towards west looking at Pachermo peak near Rolwaling areas and Tasi-Labtsa pass.

After a grand feat descend back on same route safely to base camp and relax the whole afternoon with last day of camping and in tents.

Day 25:                 Trek to Mende 4,200 m – 06 hrs.
Today an easy walk following the same trail back towards Mende near Thame village our route diverts higher to reach at Mende for overnight stop, and back into human settlement after few days in complete isolation from farm settlement and villages.

Day 25:                 Trek to Mende 4,200 m – 06 hrs.
Today an easy walk following the same trail back towards Mende near Thame village our route diverts higher to reach at Mende for overnight stop, and back into human settlement after few days in complete isolation from farm settlement and villages.

Day 26:                 Trek back to Namche Bazaar – 07 hrs.
Today back into civilization in the comfort of Namche Bazaar nice lodges heading downhill and then on gentle trail past Thamo and back into tree lines to reach at Namche Bazaar for overnight stop.

Day 27:                 Trek to Lukla – 07 hrs.
From Namche onward on downhill walk to Dudh kosi river bed with the last short climb to the National Park entrance and then reaching at nice Monjo village, from here on gentle trail to Lukla passing Phakding-Ghat village with short final climb to Lukla, on reaching Lukla celebrate with last night dinner party.

Day 28:                 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 with rest of the afternoon free at leisure.

Day 29:                 At leisure in Kathmandu for individual activities.
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 with fellow Sherpa guide and friends.

Day 30:                 International departure for home ward 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 respective destination from this amazing country Nepal.