Mount Everest Expedition - 2023

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel Today you arrive in Kathmandu. Our company representative will receive you from the airport and will transfer you to your hotel. According to the time of your arrival in Kathmandu, and your desire, you will be supported to roam around some local markets and fairs. Stay overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
  
  Accommodation: 3-star hotel
  Altitude: 1,400 meters (Kathmandu)
  Number of hotels: 100+
  Major attractions of the day: City drive from the airport to the hotel, roaming around local markets
  
• Day 02:& Day 03: Preparation, briefings, shopping, and formalities for the permit In the second and third days, you will prepare for the summit expedition. For this, our company representative will meet you at your hotel and aid you in understanding the expedition and its route. Likewise, the backpacks will be managed, and if shopping is required, you can do shopping around the local markets. On the other hand, the company members will work for all the required permits for the Everest summit expedition.
  Stay overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
  
  Accommodation: 3-star hotel
  Altitude: 1,400 meters (Kathmandu)
  Number of hotels: 100+
  Major attractions of the day: Climbing pre-briefing, exploring local markets and shops
  
• Day 04:Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding Today is the first day of your actual journey toward the Everest summit. On this day, you will fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and then trek from Lukla to Phakding viewing the numerous mountain peaks and ranges, hills, airports (Tribhuvan International Airport and Lukla Airport), cascades and spring, stone-paved steps, forest trails, side-flowing rivers, tasty local and western food and delicacies, a local inhabitant and their cultures, traditions, and lifestyle, and so on. Stay overnight at the lodge in Phakding.
  
  Flight time: Around 40 minutes
  Walking time: 3 to 4 hours
  Minimum altitude: 1,400 meters (Kathmandu)
  Maximum altitude: 2,610 meters (Phakding)
  Trip grade: Easy
  Accommodation: Lodges
  Number of lodges: 25+
  Mountains Viewed: Mount Gongla (5,813 meters), Nupla (5,885 meters), Mount Kusum Kanguru (6,367 meters), and Mount Karyolung (6,511 meters)
  Major Attractions of the day: Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu Airport), Tenzin Hillary Airport (Lukla Airport), Lukla to Phakding trail, Phakding village, small cascades, prayer hills, stupas, gompas, and monasteries
  
• Day 05:Trek to Namche Bazaar Today, after the early morning breakfast at the lodge in Phakding, you will move towards Namche Bazaar. Strolling up and down hills towards the oak, pine, and rhododendron forest, will lead firstly towards Monjo and then to Namche Bazaar. Monjo is the gateway to the Sagarmatha National Park. Uphill just away from Monjo, you will find the first best view of Mount Everest, hidden beside Lhotse, Nuptse, and Kusum Kanguru. Stay overnight at a hotel in Namche Bazaar.
  
  Walking time: 6 to 7 hours
  Maximum altitude: 3,440 meters (Namche Bazaar)
  Minimum altitude: 2,610 meters (Phakding)
  Trip grade: Moderate
  Accommodation: Hotel
  No. of lodges: 35+
  Mountains Viewed: Kabsila (5,583 meters), Khumbila (5,761 meters), Nupla (5,885 meters), Shar (6,093 meters), Kusum Kanguru (6,367 meters), Tobuche (6,501 meters), Thamserku (6,608 meters), Ama Dablam (6,814 meters), Tengi Ragi Tau (6,983 meters), Nuptse (7,861 meters), Lhotse Shar (8,393 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), Mount Everest (8,848 meters)
  Major attractions of the day: Sagarmatha National Park Gate at Monjo, Tenzin Hillary Bridge, Namche Bazaar, Namche Monastery, Sherpa Cultural Museum, and Sagarmatha National Park Museum
  
• Day 06:Rest & acclimatization at Namche Bazaar / Explore Hotel Everest View Today is the first acclimatization day of this Mount Everest expedition. On this day you can either rest a whole day in a hotel or explore the beautiful panoramic choices such as Khumjung, Khunde, Khongde enabling the mesmerizing vista of various mountains including Mount Everest. Likewise, Namche Bazaar exploration comprises the arena such as local eateries, bread kitchens, bistros, shops, dental center, clinic, government health post, water supplies, internet access center (like a cyber cafe), mail station, Sagarmatha National Park Head Office, cloisters, and so on. You can also hike uphill for around 30 to 35 minutes and reach Hotel Everest View (Syangboche), and enjoy the cuisines with the finest views of Mount Everest and surrounding mountains, and tropical vegetation. Walk downhill wandering around the Himalayan landscape and stay overnight at the hotel in Namche Bazaar.
  
  Walking time: 3 to 4 hours
  Altitude: 3,440 meters (Namche Bazaar)
  Accommodation: Hotel
  No. of hotels/lodges: 35+
  Difficulty Level: Easy
  Mountains Viewed: Kabsila (5,583 meters), Khumbila (5,761 meters), Nupla (5,885 meters), Shar (6,093 meters), Kusum Kanguru (6,367 meters), Tobuche (6,501 meters), Thamserku (6,608 meters), Ama Dablam (6,814 meters), Tengi Ragi Tau (6,983 meters), Nuptse (7,861 meters), Lhotse Shar (8,393 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), and Mount Everest (8,848 meters)
  Major attractions of the day: Namche Bazaar local market, Syangboche Airport, and Hotel Everest View
  
• Day 07:Trek to Tengboche / Explore Buddhist Monastery This day, after having an early breakfast, you will move from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche. Following the pathway of the edges of Dudh Koshi River, you will stroll towards the height of 3,250 meters circling birch and rhododendron forest with faunal attractions like Himalayan Thar, spotted deer, peacock, Danphe (Lophophorus – the National bird of Nepal). In the midst, you will cross the places points the destinations like Phunki Thenga, Imja Khola Valley, Sanasa, and finally to Tengboche, with the regular ascends and descends. At Tengboche, you can explore the monastery and take part in chants as well. Stay overnight at the teahouse or lodge in Tengboche.
  
  Walking time: 5 to 6 hours
  Maximum altitude: 3,860 meters (Tengboche)
  Minimum altitude: 3,440 meters (Namche Bazaar)
  Accommodation: Teahouse/lodge
  No. of lodges: 5+
  Trip grade: Moderate
  Mountains viewed: Kabsila (5,583 meters), Khumbila (5,761 meters), Nupla (5,885 meters), Shar (6,093 meters), Kusum Kanguru (6,367 meters), Tobuche (6,501 meters), Thamserku (6,608 meters), Kangtewa (6,685 meters), Ama Dablam (6,814 meters), Tengi Ragi Tau (6,983 meters), Nuptse (7,861 meters), Lhotse Shar (8,393 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), and Mount Everest (8,848 meters)
  Major attractions of the day: Sagarmatha National Park Head Office, Tengboche Monastery, and Thame – an old and unique Sherpa Village
  
• Day 08:Trek to Dingboche Today, after breakfast, you will head towards Dingboche from Tengboche. En route, you will cross the pathways alongside the river, lush forests of rhododendron, pine, and oak, Mani walls, Imja valley, and more. Passing through the Himalayan village, Pangboche, you will reach Dingboche. Upon arrival at Dingboche, you can explore the monasteries and local settlement areas. Stay overnight in the local lodge at Dingboche.
  
  Walking time: 5 to 6 hours
  Lunch at: Somare or Dingboche
  Maximum altitude: 4,410m (Dingboche)
  Minimum altitude: 3,860 meters (Tengboche)
  Accommodation: Lodge
  Number of lodges: 20+
  Trip grade: Easy
  Mountains viewed: Island Peak (6189m), Cholatse (6440m), Taboche (6501m), Ama Dablam (6814m), Lhotse Shar (8400m), Lhotse (8516m)
  Major attractions of the day: Steep climbs, local settlement areas, monasteries and gompas, Mani walls and Chortens, etc.
  
• Day 09:Rest & acclimatization at Dingboche This is the second acclimatization point for Everest travelers. Today, you will start the day with an early morning breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, you will explore Dingboche village climbing on the north ridge and observing pristine views of Ama Dablam and other neighboring mountains. You can also go for a short hike to Nagarjuna Danda (hill) as part of an excursion. Similarly, you can visit a French bakery and enjoy the bakery items as well. Spend the night at the lodge in Dingboche.
  
  Walking time: About 3 hours
  Lunch at: Dingboche
  Altitude: 4,410m (Dingboche)
  Accommodation: Lodge
  Day trip grade: Easy
  Mountains viewed: Island Peak (6189m), Cholatse (6440m), Lhotse (8516m), Lhotse Shar (8400m), Taboche (6501m), Ama Dablam (6814m)
  Major attractions of the day: Internet Cafe, the World’s highest Billiard parlor, French bakery, Stone Walls covering Imja valley, and many more.
  
• Day 10:Trek to Lobuche Today, after breakfast, you will start trekking through the villages like Dhugla, Dusa, Phungo Karpo, and finally to Lobuche. On the way, you will encounter the beautiful sight of high mountains - Mount Everest, Lingtren, Pumori, Khumbutse, Mahalungar ranges, and many more. Likewise, walking through the side of the river, Khumbu glacier, ridges, suspension bridges, and steep up and downhill trails will take you to Lobuche. Stay overnight at local tea houses in Lobuche.
  
  Walking time: 4 to 5 hours
  Lunch at: Thukla or Lobuche
  Maximum altitude: 4,940m (Lobuche)
  Minimum altitude: 4,410 meters (Dingboche)
  Accommodation: Local teahouse
  Trip grade: Easy
  Number of lodges: 5
  Mountains viewed: Taboche (6501m), Kangtega (6782), Lobuche Peak (6119m), Thamserku (6608m), Pumori (7138m), Khumbutse (5849m), Nuptse (7861)
  Major attractions of the day: Mesmerizing view of Chola lake, memorials of lost Sherpas and Everest climbers, Khumbu Glacier, and ice masses.
  
• Day 11:Trek to Gorakshep Today, you will walk through the Khumbu glacier and reach Gorakshep, after having breakfast early in the morning. It will take around 2 to 3 hours to cover the distance of the day. En route, you will experience the mystic sight of mountains like Mahalangur, Pumori, Khumbutse, etc, alongside the tropical landscape filled with forests, hills, streams, rivers, waterfalls, cascades, and thin local settlements. Stay overnight at a tea house in Gorakshep.
  
  Walking time: 2 to 3 hours
  Lunch at: Gorakshep
  Maximum altitude: 5,164 meters (Gorakshep)
  Minimum altitude: 4,940m (Lobuche)
  Accommodation: Local teahouse
  Trip grade: Easy
  Mountains viewed: Mt Everest, Mt Pumori, Mt Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt Khumbutse, Mt. Nuptse, and so on
  Major attractions of the day: Khumbu Glacier, local settlement area, forests, rivers, streams, cascades, gompas, etc.
  
• Day 12:Trek to Everest base camp After having breakfast at Gorakshep, you will climb uphill towards Everest base camp. It will take around 2 to 3 hours to reach base camp Everest from Gorakshep. You will walk through the north edge of Mount Everest with views of neighboring mountains like Lingtren, Khumbutse, Pumori, Nuptse, and so on. Passing through the up and slight downhill through Changri glacier will take you to Everest base camp. Stay overnight at tented camps in Everest base camp.
  
  Walking time: 2 to 3 hours
  Lunch at: Everest base camp
  Maximum altitude: 5,380 meters (Everest base camp)
  Minimum altitude: 5,164 meters (Gorakshep)
  Accommodation: Tented camps
  Trip grade: Moderate
  Mountains viewed: Mount Everest (8848.86m), Nuptse (7861m), Changtse (7543m), Pumori (7138m), Chumbu (6859m), Lingtren (6749m), Khumbutse (6665m)
  Major attractions of the day: Khumbu glacier, Gorakshep, local people, Everest and it's base camp climbers, Everest base camp, etc.
  
• Day 13:to Day 56: Climbing period of Mt Everest summit from the day Today onwards, for upcoming days, you will expedite towards Mount Everest Summit (8,848.86 meters). You will have estimated days of around 44 days to complete the summit and reach back to the base camp (5,380 meters). Acquired days can fluctuate which may lead to a delay in the summiting too.
  
  In the midst of the expedition, you will cross Camp I (6,065 meters), Camp II (6,500 meters), Camp III (7,470 meters), camp IV (7,920 meters), and the south summit (8,690 meters). Camp IV is also known as the DEATH ZONE on Everest. Continuing the summit expedition, you will walk through steep snowy sections, ridges, deep crevasses, energy-draining points (Yellow Band and Geneva Spur), Balcony, Hillary Step, and so on. During the trial, you will encounter a number of climbers in different parts trying to cross different parts of the Everest expedition path. There will be a high chance of avalanches around camp III, so you will need to be careful about it. Also, the snow bridges of around 60 meters drop can be deadly during the venture. Throughout this Everest climbing period, you will be staying on tented camps.
  
  Walking time: 5 to 12 hours (per day)
  Maximum altitude: 8,848.86 meters (Mount Everest)
  Minimum altitude: 5,380 meters (Mount Everest base camp)
  Accommodation: Tented camps
  Difficulty level: Moderate to high
  
• Day 57:Trek down to Gorakshep On this day, you will trek down from Gorakshep to Everest base camp. After having breakfast early in the morning, you will trek downhill for around 2 to 3 hours through the north ridge of Mount Everest. in the trail, you will witness the best views of mountains, glaciers, lush green hills filled with rhododendron, pine, oak, riverways, and so on. Stay overnight at the local tea house in Gorakshep.
  
  Walking time: 2 to 3 hours
  Lunch at: Gorakshep
  Maximum altitude: 5,380 meters (Everest base camp)
  Minimum altitude: 5,164 meters (Gorakshep)
  Accommodation: Local tea house
  Trip grade: Easy to moderate
  Mountains viewed: Mountains viewed: Mount Everest (8848.86m), Nuptse (7861m), Changtse (7543m), Pumori (7138m), Chumbu (6859m), Lingtren (6749m), Khumbutse (6665m)
  Major attractions of the day: Khumbu glacier, Gorakshep, local people, Everest and its base camp climbers, Everest base camp, etc.
  
• Day 58:Trek to Dingboche via Lobuche In the morning, after having breakfast at the teahouse, you will hail down to Dingboche via Lobuche. Passing through the route, you will have two options for reaching down - one to Dingboche and another to Dzongla. Following the first option, you will walk through Lobuche and stay at Dingboche. En route, you will encounter the local people with unique lifestyles, cultures, traditions, and values. Along with the vista of high mountains, hills, cascades, bridges, ridges, and so on. Stay overnight at a hotel or lodge at Dingboche.
  
  Walking time: 5 to 6 hours
  Lunch at: Lobuche
  Maximum altitude: 5,164 meters (Gorakshep)
  Minimum altitude: 4,410m (Dingboche)
  Accommodation: Hotel / lodge
  Trip grade: Easy to moderate
  Mountains viewed: Pumori (7138m), Nuptse (7861m), Khumbutse (6665m), Ama Dablam (6814m), Island Peak (6189m), Dobuche peak, Cholatse peak (6440m), etc.
  Major attractions of the day: Khumbu valley, ridges, hotels, lodges, tea houses, and local settlements.
  
• Day 59:Trek to Tengboche Today, you will hail down to Tengboche from Dingboche, after having breakfast at Dingboche hotel/lodge. in the trail, you will pass through the waterways, bridges, lush green and bloomed flowery forest, settlement areas of valleys like Pangboche, with the views of skyscraping mountains, gompas, and monasteries, Chortens, Mani walls, memorials, health posts, and local offices, etc. After four to five hours of strolling around, you will reach Tengboche and stay overnight at a local lodge or hotel.
  
  Walking time: 4 to 5 hours
  Lunch at: Somare
  Maximum altitude: 4,410 meters (Dingboche)
  Minimum altitude: 3,860 meters (Tengboche)
  Accommodation: Hotel / lodge
  Trip grade: Easy
  Mountains viewed: Island Peak (6189m), Lhotse (8516m), Cholatse (6440m), Lhotse Shar (8400m), Taboche (6501m), Ama Dablam (6814m)
  Major attractions of the day: Lush forest and forest ways, walkthrough steep rocks and ridges, monasteries, Mani walls, prayer wheels, Chortens, local settlements, etc.
  
• Day 60:Trek to Namche Bazaar On this day, you will have breakfast at the hotel in Tengboche and stroll downhill for 3 to 4 hours towards Namche Bazaar. In the path, you will be accompanied by the finest views of mountains like Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Everest, and many more. Likewise, you will pass through rhododendron and birch forest, Imja Khola valley, and the corridor of Dudh Koshi river. If you get lucky, you will be able to witness the wilderness like Himalayan Tahr, spotted deer, Danphe (Lophophorus) - the national bird of Nepal, peacocks as well. Stay overnight at a hotel in Namche Bazaar.
  
  Walking Time: 3 to 4 hours
  Maximum Altitude: 3,860 meters (Tengboche)
  Minimum Altitude: 3,440 meters (Namche Bazaar)
  Accommodation: Hotel
  Trip grade: Easy
  No. of lodges: 35+
  Mountains Viewed: Mount Everest (8,848 meters), Kabsila (5,583 meters), Kusum Kanguru (6,367 meters), Khumbila (5,761 meters), Nupla (5,885 meters), Tengi Ragi Tau (6,983 meters), Shar (6,093 meters), Tobuche (6,501 meters), Thamserku (6,608 meters), Ama Dablam (6,814 meters), Nuptse (7,861 meters), Lhotse Shar (8,393 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters)
  Major attractions of the day: Namche Bazaar local market, dry and rugged trails, old Sherpa village, cluster of houses and hotels
  
• Day 61:Trek to Lukla Today, the trail goes down towards Lukla covering a distance of 13.5 kilometers from elevations ranging from 3,440 meters (Namche Bazaar) to 2,860 meters (Lukla). This day trekking trail pursues a sandy way with the energetic walk. The trail is encumbered with a beautiful standpoint on the environment and some mountainous positions. Likewise, you will ultimately pass the villages like Chumoa, Benkar, Phakding, and Chuthawa succeeding in the Dudh Koshi River Valley. After reaching Lukla, you can explore Lukla Bazaar and shop in the local market if you want. Stay overnight at the hotel or lodge at Lukla.
  
  Walking time: 6 to 8 hours
  Maximum altitude: 3,440 meters (Namche Bazaar)
  Minimum altitude: 2,860 meters (Lukla)
  Accommodation: lodges or teahouses
  Trip grade: Easy
  No. of lodges: 25+
  Mountains viewed: Lhotse (8,516 meters), Ama Dablam (6,814 meters), Nuptse (7,861 meters), Thamserku (6,608 meters), Kangtega (6,782 meters), Kongde (6,187 meters), and Mount Everest (8,848 meters)
  Major attractions of the day: Pasang Lhamu Memorial Gate, Dudh Koshi River, Namche Bazaar, and Lukla Bazaar
  
• Day 62:Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu Today is the last day in the Mount Everest region. After breakfast at Lukla hotel, you will take a short scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, the company’s representatives will transfer you from the airport to your respective hotel in a private vehicle.
  
  Flight time: Around 40 minutes
  Maximum altitude: 2, 860 meters (Lukla)
  Minimum altitude: 1,400 meters (Kathmandu)
  Trip grade: Easy
  Accommodation: 3-star hotel
  No. of hotels: 100+
  Mountains viewed: Nupla (5,885 meters), Langtang Himal (7, 245 meters), Jugal Himal (3,600 meters), Gaurisankar (7,134 meters), Menlumtse, and Mount Everest (8,848 meters)
  Major attractions of the day: Lukla Airport (Tenzin Hillary Airport), Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuvan International Airport), rhododendron and pine forest, hilly tropical landscape, and the city territory
  
• Day 63:D-briefing, contingency day in Kathmandu Today, you will have interaction with company team members and share the experience with one another. On this day, you will have a meal with us. Similarly, if you want to explore Kathmandu valley, you can roam around as well.
  
• Day 64:Final departure to your country Today is your last day in Nepal. Our company representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport in a private vehicle. Then, you board apart to your native country with a final goodbye from Nepal.