Overview

Short Itinerary

Itinerary Detail

Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival
Arrival in Kathmandu, Adventure Great Himalaya will officially greet and meet you at Airport & transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek
We will start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites; including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' and Buddhists shrine which is one of the large Stupas in the world. Included meal: Breakfast (B)

Day 03: Katmandu-Lukla(2,800m/9,186ft)-Phakding(2,652m/8,700ft):
Early morning flight by small twin otter to Lukla . Trekking starts passing Chaurikharka village, and makes a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghats (2,530m/8,300ft). Follows the precise bank of the Dudhkosi River until camp at Phakding. (B,L,D)

Day 04: Phakding-Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft):
Dudhkoshi River through a long suspension bridge then trail leads you crossing side by side along the river to Hilary's Suspension Bridge. The trail further climbs from here to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar. (B,L,D)

Day 05: Namche Bazaar:
This is the first of the two specific 'acclimatization' days. You can spend the day taking a day walk hike to Thame, by visiting Khunde or by relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar; the main centre in the Khumbu region. Hotel (B,L,D)

Day 06: Namche Bazaar- Dole (4,090m/13,419ft):
From Namche Bazaar you walk flat a little further, and turn left to climb stairs and then walk through the forest of birch and junipers. After Mungla the path first descend to Phortse Thanga and the trail ascending and walk further along to the village of Dole for overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 07: Dole -Machhermo (4,465m/14,649ft): 4-5 hours
The trail climbs to Labharma and Luza. The path is steep in most of the places as it climbs through scrub junipers. The trail continues to climb along side of the valley high above the river and then crosses the sandy slopes finally reaching the village of Machismo, for overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 08: Machhermo- Gokyo (4,750m/15,584ft): 4-5 hours
From Machhermo, it is a vertical climb up to the moraine from where the stream comes to a small lake. You can enjoy the views of wood ducks here. Now the valley extend as the trail passes through the Fangka settlement, which then slide down to the riverbank before beginning the climb to the terminal moraine of Ngozumpa glaciers. Follows the valley passed the second lake and finally up to the jumble of rocks and boulder and reaches isolated Gokyo Lake. (B,L,D)

Day 09: Gokyo: Gokyo RI (5357m/19,216ft)
Gokyo trek is a real lifetime an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful isolated Himalayan scenes by exploring around or climbing Gokyo RI. It is a two-hour climbing to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Tawachee. Rest and acclimatization. (B,L,D)

Day 10-11: Gokyo - Thangna - Chola pass (5,420m/17,782ft)- Dzongkha 4,850m/15,912ft) :
We will reach Thangna of few teahouses for the overnight. Next day follows with continue walking across the moraine, the trail makes a steep ascent to the top of the snow covered Chola la. From the top, you can enjoy excellent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Mt. Everest. After the pass, the trail descends steeply towards the Dzongla (passing through pine forests. (B,L,D)

Day 12: Dzongla- Lobuche (4,930m/16,175ft): 3-4 hours
From Dzongkha, the trail levels and then makes a gradual climb up and down to the small Sherpa settlement of Lobuche. This is a small village situated nearby the stream. The sunset on Nuptse is a memorable sight. Overnight in Lobuche. (B,L,D)

Day 13: Lubuche-Gorak Shep (5,160m/16,929ft): 3-4 hours
Gorak Shep takes a couple of hours walking up to Kala Pattar (Black Rock) 5,545m/18,192ft; this small peak offers the best views of Mt. Everest, Pumori and Ama Dablam without climbing. Overnight in Gorak Shep. (B,L,D)

Day 14: Gorak Shep - Everest Base Camp- Lubuche (4930m/12894ft): 6-7 hours
Base Camp of Everest (5,357m/17,575ft) walking through rocky and glacial trails where climbers gather for summiting Everest. Continue trek return to Lobuche, for overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 15: Lubuche - Kongma La (5,535m/18,159ft)- Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) : 6-7 hours
After breakfast trekking via Khumbu Glacier to Kongma La Base Camp (5,000m/16,404ft) continues ascending to Kongma pass then descending a gradual walks up the Imja Khola valley to Chhukung a small summer settlement. Overnight in Chhukung where you make final preparation for climbing. (B,L,D)

Day 16: Chhukung -Island Peak Base camp (5,200m/17,060ft): 3-4 hours
Path from Chhukung leads fairly steep way climbing south then turning east to the main line of the valley. It then winds along or below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glacier. Continue short pleasant walking along a streamside leads to what we call Big-rock. The route to the Amphu Lapcha lies to the southeast. A crisis cross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the SW side of Island peak. Over night in Island Peak Base Camp . (B,L,D)

Day 17: Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp (5,600m/18,372ft): 2-3 hours
Island Peak high camp, from where you will climb the mountain. The path leads up beyond base camp for several hundred meters before striking off left up the steep hillside. Initially sandy, the path soon turns to grass before becoming boulder strewn. As you climb the hill, you will see that the slope narrows and the path enter a steep rock channel. Overnight in Island Peak High Camp. (B,L,D)

Day 18: High camp to summit to Base camp to Chhukung: 8-10 hours
Island Peak Ascent (6,189m/20,305ft), from early in the morning will have to climb the rock gully. This is not difficult but there are several short rock steps to climb before you emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows a ridgeline, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. You will need to rope up for the glacier as it contains several crevasses but it leads without difficulty, to a 100m(330ft) snow and ice slope (40-45°) on which the guides will fix a rope. From the top of this slope, 3 rope lengths along a sharp summit ridge lead to the top. After enjoying the summit views you will descend all the way to Chhukung for overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 19: Chhukung to Tengboche: 5-6 hours
The trail makes a gradual descent through scrub junipers and around Mani stones as it follows the hillside. The trail passes many Mani walls in deep rhododendron forests where crossing after the Imja khola, the trail climbs many carved Mani stones to Pangboche. Pangboche Gompa is the oldest in Khumbu; a visit will be well worth. Walk down to the valley from where the trail is shallower through alpine meadows. Followed by climb gradually up to Tengboche (3,870m/12,697ft) where the biggest monastery lies in the whole of Khumbu. (B,L,D)

Day 20: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar: 4-5 hours
Walk down from the rear of monastery and continue down until you reach Phunki Tenga. Climb up gradually through a forest. Once you are out of the forest, you will be walking along a ridge from where you can see down on your left some of the deepest gorges of Nepal. In spring, the rhododendrons will look superb making the valley even more beautiful. Reach Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft), for overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 21: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6-7 hours
Trek back to Lukla along the same trail, although it always looks different coming from the opposite direction on arrival in Lukla. (B,L,D)

Day 22: Lukla- Kathmandu
Early morning fly to Kathmandu .Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B)

Day 23: Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla. O/N at hotel, B & B plan (B)

Cost Includes

• Equipment allowance, daily allowance & insurance for staffs  
• Food and fuel
• All camping equipment such as, member tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, chairs, tables.
• Guide, Porters and Other staffs.
• Royalty and peak permit
• Airport arrival and departure
• Land Transpotation
• Accommodation at 3 and 4 star hotels in Kathmandu before and after the expedition on BB plan

Cost Excludes

• Personal Nature Expense
• Travel insurance
• International air fare to and from Nepal.
• Nepal entry visa fee
• Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal
• Trekking EquipmentsTips for guide, porters, driver
• Personal accident insurance and emergency rescue operation.

Equipment List

• Down Sleeping Bag 1pc.
• Down Jacket 1 pc.
• Climbing boot 1 pair
• Shocks for climbing - 6 pairs
• Trekking Boot 1 pair
• Rucksack 2 pcs.
• Crampon 1 set
• Stick 2 set , Harness - 1pc.
• Get up (Boot clover) 1 set
• Snow Glass - 2 pcs.
• Main rope 15 meters.
• ICE Crew - 1pc.
• Sable small -1pc.
• Mattress 1 pc.
• Carbine 2 single + 2 lock
• ICE-axe with Ice hamber 1 pc.
• Head Light - 2pcs.
• Wind Proof Jacket & trouser.
• Woolen Globe 4 set.
• Bag Cover, Water Bottle
• Wind mask for climbing.
• Climbing clove 3 best qualities
• Personal Medicine
• Eight finger, Knife