Itinerary Detail

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Arrival in the Kathmandu airport (TIA), you will be greeted by a representative from Adventure Mission Nepal (AMN) and transfer to hotel .we will be discussing about the trek in details. In the evening we will organized a welcome dinner at Nepalese restaurant with traditional style and food. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
We start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks include the World Heritage Sites: the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swaymbunath) and Buddhists shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion about the trek and equipments regarding the upcoming trek. Overnight at hotel

Day 03 Kathmandu - Lukla2840m - Phakding2610m
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes 30 minute. and through Lukla we start a decent trek from Lukla to Phakding which take 3 hrs .o/n at hotel.

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3440m
Trek for 6-7 hrs to reach Namche Bazaar the trail start from Dudh Koshi valley to Jorsale, after passing Hillary suspension bridge trek 3 hrs to climb up Namche Bazaar. Where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park. There is an entrance station just beyond the village where trekking permits are checked and National Park fees collected.

Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization
We have a rest day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize. This place is of commercial and town of Sherpa's where commercial activities are carried out. Route of Namche are Syangboche where we can see the panoramic view of mountain and explore the area around Namche Bazaar as per for refreshment. O/n at hotel.

Day 06: Namche to Khumjung 3780m
Trek for 3-4 hrs to reach khumjung this place is also a large village of Everest region, due to the modern tourism flow and .Sir Edmund Hillary established his first hospital and school, both in the early sixties which made the villages people literate and grow in developing stage.

Day 07: Khumjung to Dole 4200m
Trek for 4-5 hrs to reach Dole. Dole means a place with many stones. Even though the trail is ascent to climb due to landscape stone on the way, the trail become a little harder .But the panoramic view of mountain of amadablam makes the trek and trail interesting and easy due to its beautiful scenery. We pass through Sherpa Kharka and the villages of Tongba 3950m and Gyele 3960m to Dole. We have great views of Khumbila and Tawache peaks throughout the day.

Day 08: Dole to Machhermo 4410m
Today we have a short trek of 3hrs.early morning we climb the steep and pass through rhododendron and conifer forest. There are Kharka wherever there is a flat spot and the slightest hint of water. We continue to climb along the side of the valley, high above the river to the camp at Machhermo 4410 m. It was here in 1974 that a yeti supposedly killed three yaks and attacked a Sherpa woman. So watch out for Yeti in this area.

Day 09: Machhermo to Gokyo 4790m
Today the real trek of high altitude begins where we find a moderate difficulty. We climb a ridge from where the valley opens wide as the trail passes through Pangkha. Mt. Cho Oyu 8153 m dominates the skyline to the north as we climb 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, Longponga at 4690m. We finally ascend a path past the largest of the lakes Dudh Pokhari to Gokyo at 4750m. Gokyo is made of a typical Kharka stone houses and stone walled pastures.

Day 10: Rest and Explore around Gokyo
A free day to explore the area around Gokyo or rest. the sunset view from Gokyo ri is only one of the many reason for visiting Gokyo For enthusiasts a rigorous hike up Gokyo Ri 5360m is to explore spectacular views of the Everest trinity, Nuptse 7879m, Lhotse 8511m, and Everest 8848m, as well as Makalu 8463 and the smaller but closer peaks of Cholatse and Tawache to the south and lakes.

Day 11: Gokyo to Thangnak Kharka 4700m (Drag nag)
A short and easy day. We cross the southern end of the Ngozumpa Glacier to the stone huts of Thagna Kharka.

Day 12: Chhyugima to Dzongla 4830
Today is long, steep and challenging but non-technical climb over rock, snow and perhaps ice to Chola La (pass) 5330m which links the glacial valleys of Cho Oyu and Everest and from where we have superb views. We descend from the pass, cross a small glacier, negotiate the ice fall at the end of it and descend via Leisyasa to Dzongla Kharka 4830 m, a high altitude summer pasture directly beneath the north wall of Cholatse Peak 6440 m.

Day 13: Dzongla to Lobuche 4910m
After a morning of rest, we hike on a trail above Tsholo Lake and join the main Everest trail at Duglha on the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From Duglha we climb up the moraine past a row of stone monuments in memory of Sherpa's who died on expeditions to Everest and on to our camp at Lobuche 4930m.

Day 14: Excursion to Kala Pattar: Overnight at Gorkshep 5140m
We make an early morning start and ascend the trail along boulder fields and glacial debris to the edge of the Khumbu Glacier then continue up to Gorak Shep (5160 m.), nestled below the coned summit of Mt. Pumori (7161m.) and the sheer west face of Nuptse. From there we make a steep ascent to the top of a small peak, Kala Pattar 5545m meaning "black rock". From here the views is magnificent enough to make us forget the difficulty of the climb. Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku, Tawatse and Pumo Ri all present themselves in a 360 degree panorama.

Day 15: Spare day
Spare Day or Excursion to Everest Base Camp if there are any climbers just return from Everest expedition: Spare day for rest and recreation or excursions or washing or whatever. It may be used as a catch up day if we are running behind time; things don't always turn out as planned in the Himalayas.

Day 16: Gorakshep - Thukla (4620m)- Dingboche (4410m)
Return trek to Lobuche and a short descend to Thukla and an easy flat trail to and a small descend to Dingboche. This is the highest big settlement in the Khumbu area of Sherpa's.

Day 17: Dingboche - Thyangboche 3860m
We descend the valley of the Imja Khola, trek through the village of Dingboche with its stone walled potato fields, down alpine pastures through the kharkas of Tsura, Orsho and Shomare to the village of Pangboche, the highest year round settlement in the valley. The Pangboche Gompa (monastery) is the oldest in the Khumbu and once used to boast the skull and hand of a Yeti, (stolen in 1991) Leaving Pangboche the route descends past some magnificently carved mani stones to the Imja Khola which we cross via a steel suspension bridge high above the river at a spot where it rushes through a narrow cleft. From there we have a gentle climb to the tiny village of Debache past Mani walls deep in a rhododendron forest. From Debache we have a short steep climb to Thyangboche through a forest of birches conifers and rhododendrons. Because of the ban on hunting at Thyangboche there is much wildlife in this area. We may see almost tame blood pheasants, Nepal's national bird the Himalayan monal or ipeyan pheasant, snow pigeons and red billed choughs (they will pinch any food you leave lying around). A visit to the monastery is a must. The singular beauty of Ama Dablam, standing isolated from all other mountains provides a spectacular backdrop and reminder of the height of Himalayan peaks.

Day 18: Thyangboche to Namche Bazaar
From Thyangboche the trail drops sharply down to the Dudh Kosi and the village of Phunki, where we cross the river, and up toward Namche Bazaar, winding high above the river with views north towards Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse.

Day 19: Trek to Lukla
We retrace our trek down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to at Lukla to catch our return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting our trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You will be invited and expected to join in the singing and the dancing. We stay overnight at hotel.

Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel and then free time in Kathmandu.

Day 21: Spare day in Kathmandu
Explore Kathmandu. Spend the leisure time on recreation or on your shopping or remain sightseeing in Kathmandu or Thamel area the central area of tourist. We stay overnight at hotel.

Day 22: Departure
Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight a representative from ADVENTURE MISSION NEPAL will transfer you to the airport for your destination.

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Essential Information

It is important that if you show signs of altitude sickness you MUST inform your Guide immediately. Chances are that you will have no problems reaching 4000m but after that point walking will become increasingly difficult and if you show signs of acute mountain sickness it is essential that you descend immediately