Arrive at Katmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and meet, assist and transfer to the hotel by a representative from Asiatic Roads.

At the hotel a short briefing about the trek and then check into the room.

Eve: Welcome Drinks and Dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant.

Overnight at hotel.

The day is free in Kathmandu for rest, last-minute shopping, gear check, and Trek / Climb Orientation in Kathmandu.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2880m) with the snowline of the Himalayan Range in the north and the rugged landing in the Lukla airport is said to be one of the most spectacular in the world.

After a short break, the trek starts by following the trail leading to the northwest direction, which ultimately descends to the riverside settlement at Phakding (2652m).

Dinner and overnight at Phakding.

Follow the Bhote Koshi through the forest and pasture land, along the valley dotted small Sherpa settlements. Cross the Bhote Koshi and climb steeply, along switching back trail, lies the large Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar. Near half way point, view of Everest (8,848 m) and Lhotse (8,511m) come into sight. This prosperous town is largest in Khumbu. Mt. Thamserku (6,648m) and Kwangde Ri (6,624 m) loom along the east and west of the village. The sacred mountain Khumbila (5707 m) dominates the skyline along the west. Duration of trek = 6 hours.

Dinner and overnight at Namche.p

After breakfast hike to the famed Everest View Hotel (3,880m) to enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Everest and other snowcapped Mountains including Lhasa, Nuptse, Amadablam, and Thamsherekhu. After spending some time for acclimatization to higher elevation descent slowly to Khumjung Village through the Pine forest.

The rest of the day is free to Explore the largest Sherpa Village including the School built by Sir Edmond Hillary.

Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.

The trail leads down past the school and the Khumjung village before dropping into the rhododendron scrub forest and then towards an impregnable looking rock wall on the north side of the valley. A gaint’s causeway of the granite step makes an incredible route up the face before the trail emerges the high grazing ground. One-hour futher is a charming chorten, from here you can tha magnificient view of the Ama Dablam (6856m), Kangtega (6685m) and Thamserku (6648m) standing high above the meadows of the Thyangboche monastery. The trail drops quickly nearly all the way to the Dodh Kosi before leaving the route to Phortse. There is a good lunch spot set among the birch and rhododendron.

The camp spot at Dole is reached after a stiff but attractive climb. Trek duration 6 hours.

Dinner and overnight at Tea House Lodge in Dole.

The first hour involves steady climbing before the trail contours to Luza (4370 m), a small grazing spot with potato fields. Machhermo  village is reached after a short climb from here. Duration of trek 5 ½ hours

Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.

A steady plod soon leads to the first of the Gokyo lakes and then to the main lake before reaching the Gokyo for lunch.

Rest of the day is for rest and acclimatization.

Gokyo Ri (5483m) and Return. Unlike the Kala Pattar hill from Lobuche, the foot of Gokyo Ri lies five minutes away from the stream the feeds the Gokyo Lake.

After two to three hours “huff and puff” you reach the summit not to be  disappointed for your effort at all, as the views from here are well worth  than from Kalapatthar, with Makalu (8475m) further to the east and Cho Oyu (8153m) towards the north makes a mesmerizing view to watch. Return back to Gokyo Ri after spending a wonderful break at the summit.

Dinner and Overnight at teahouse lodge.

Today’s trek provides a dramatic change of trekking scenery as your cross the Gokyo Glacier itself. Walk back down the Gokyo Valley along the way you came. Just after the second lake, a tiny cairn marks a small path rising on the left up the moraine. We take this path to the crest of the moraine. Descends the marked path onto the Gokyo Glacier. It feels like walking on Mars. The scenery is so different from what you have seen before- its rock rubble and dust, and even a few sand dunes. Here and there, a little ice is visible, together with iced-up pools. The lack of visible ice suggests that this glacier is retreating rapidly. Perhaps it’s a result of Global warming or perhaps just a natural long-term climatic change. At least there is no grass growing on it yet. We reach the lateral moraine on the far side, and you will have the earth under your feet again. Walk along the path to the tiny village of Dragnag. The village is just below a small cliff. There are few lodges: The Thanknag lodgei s operated as a European-style alpine refuge by Austrian trained Sherpani lady. She’s just like a European refuge guardienne. The Dragnag Khola runs down the valley. The route to the Cho la lies up this valley.

Dinner and overnight at Dragnag.

It takes around 5/6 hours to reach Mt. Cholatse Base Camp.

Dinner and overnight at Ca

 Day 12:

Rest day at Base Camp.

Overnight at Camp.

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Overnight at Camp.

Overnight at Camp

After breakfast starts backtrack to Lukla via Phakding. It is interesting to watch others starting enthusiastically on the trek ahead. From Phakding, it is a surprising hard uphill climb to Lukla, which should take about 3 hours. It is a delightful ending to the trip as one enters into this busy village and our lodge in Lukla

Dinner and overnight at Lodge.

After breakfast decent down to Phortse via Dole, through the forest of birch, rhododendron and pine. From Phortse Climb to Monla Pass where we stop for lunch. From here you can get a magnificient view of the Amadablam (6856m), Kangtega (6685m) and Thamserku (6648m) standing high above the meadows of Thyangboche monastery. After lunch the trail leads along the hillside with view of Amadablam and Thamserku before decending into the rhododendron forest and then towards an impregnable looking rock wall on the south side of the valley to Kyumjuma.

Dinner and overnight at Lodge.

After breakfast, trek to Namche Bazaar and head to the end of the village and then immediately start to descend to the river. If going up was tough it is equally hard to get the footing and walk down hill. Head along the banks of the river and then further descend to village of Jorsale, after crossing the suspension bridge there is a steep climb to Monjo Village, where we will stop for lunch. From Monjo it is a steady descent of about 2 hrs to Phakding.

Dinenr and overnight at lodge.

Spend a leisure morning as there is no rush to start early to Lukla today. After late breakfast we start our last day trek to Lukla.

It is interesting to watch others starting enthusiastically on the trek ahead as we head down to our campsite at Lukla. After lunch from Phakding, it is a surprising hard uphill climb to Lukla, which should take about 3 hours. It is a delightful ending to the trip as one enters into this busy village of Lukla.

Eve: Sherpa bid farewell party.

Dinner and overnight at teahouse lodge.

Early morning, fly from Lukla to Katmandu on a twin Otter. Upon arrival, meet, assists and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free.

Overnight at hotel.

Contingency day in Kathmandu in case of any delays.  Lukla flights are subject to weather permitting. There is an occasional risk of flight getting delayed or cancelled. It is better to have an extra night in Kathmandu for a backup.

Eve: Group farewell dinner.

Overnight at hotel. 

Free until final departure transfer to Kathmandu’s International Airport.