Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport received by our guide and staff with traditional greetings. Taking care of your baggage, and then a short drive to the hotel, located in the heart of a city near the exciting areas at Thamel. Check into your lovely rooms, after getting refreshed from the Jet-Lag, join in with other members for group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, offering information regarding the trek, climb, hotels and of local lodge.As well of local culture with do’s and don’ts, evening a group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurants. Entertains the environment with folk cultural program as introduction to Nepalese heritage and culture.

Day 2Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Morning after breakfast, at given time our city and cultural guide will receives you at the hotel. A short drive to the hub of Kathmandu city, for exciting tour of old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard. The area is teemed with life and activities, a great way to soak into Nepalese cultures. Visiting historical and religious monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites most of the ancient buildings.After an interesting time at Durbar Square, a short drive to Nepal’s most important landmark, the Swyambhunath Stupa of more than 2,600 years old history. A Buddhist monument tucked on a hill top west of the city, from here visit the Hindu holy temple of Pashupatinath. The tour continues to large dome Stupa of Bouddhanath, as well known as ‘Little Tibet’. A great place to enjoy the tour of the world’s largest Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.Enjoying the day tour, transfer back to hotel rest of the afternoon preparation for the trek and climb, packing the right gear.

Day 3Fly to Lukla 2, 846 m and trek to Phakding 2,645 m - 04 hrs.

Morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal for early flight to Lukla, as time to board in a small aircraft. The plane heads east facing superb panorama of Himalaya range of peaks with Mt. Everest, then landing at Lukla airport.A moderate town, where walk starts heading down to Dudh Koshi River valley through several Sherpa villages. Festooned with prayer flags, Buddhist monument and prayer wall then reaching our first overnight stop at Phakding village.

Day 4Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11, 350 feet - 06 hrs.

Today’s walk to Namche Bazaar, morning having nice breakfast the trail leads up and down to Benkar village. Cross over a long bridge to Monjo village to enter Sagarmatha National Park, as walk leads to cross another bridge.Then reaching Jorsalle for lunch stop, the last village before Namche Bazaar, afternoon walk following a river bed. As climb starts on crossing the last high bridge, an exciting long winding uphill within forested path to Namche Bazaar.On reaching Namche transfer to a nice lovely lodge for overnight stops, facing views of Kwangde and Tharmasarku peaks.

Day 5At Namche for acclimatization and a short scenic hike.

A perfect place and right altitude for rest day as well for acclimatization, morning take a short hike. The top of Namche high ridge offers grand views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse with Ama Dablam. Includes series of peaks, visit the park museum nearby, an interesting place to get information of the Khumbu areas.For energetic people, enjoy few hours steep climb up to Everest View Hotel for glorious view of Mt. Everest. The first deluxe and luxury hotel of Khumbu and Everest region at 3,880 m high. Afternoon relax or take a stroll around the streets of Namche Bazaar lined with shops and many nice restaurants.

Day 6Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs.

Adventure continues on leaving Namche Bazaar towards our destinations, morning walk on scenic wide path. Overlooking views of giant snow peaks as walk leads into lovely forest and down to Phungi Tenga near Imjatse River.A small place popular for lunch and refreshing stops, afternoon few hours climb up to Thyangboche and the monastery. One of the best beautiful spot for a short moderate trek, where one can enjoy panorama of Everest. Includes view of towering snow-clad peaks at close distance in the harmony of beautiful forest surroundings.At Thyangboche after checking into a nice rooms facing views of peaks, with time for short tour of the monastery. Observe the monastery interior and main prayer large hall adorned with tall statues of Buddha with various saints and Gurus.

Day 7Trek to Dingboche 4,340 m - 05 hrs.

After a wonderful stop at Thyangboche with glorious morning views of Mt. Everest and majestic Ama Dablam. Walk down to Imjatse River and cross a bridge from here tree lines stops for short alpine bush and shrubs. A slow gradual climb leads to Pangboche village, the last permanent settlement on route Everest base camp. From Pangboche walk up to Somare for possible lunch stop with close views of staggering Ama Dablam peak.Afternoon walk leads on gentle uphill path, can be quite windy walking on exposed terrain. A short down to a river, then climb to Imjatse valley where Dingboche is situated, beneath North Face of Am Dablam

Day 8Rest day in Dingboche for acclimatization and short excursion.

Enjoy an extra day at Dingboche, a lovely location amidst high mountain range that encloses the Imjatse valley. A nice hike to Nakarjung hill above Dingboche offers sweeping panorama of surrounding snow mountain range.Includes superb view of famous Island Peak with Mt. Makalu in the east direction with array of giant peaks. Afternoon at leisure to explore around Dingboche a moderate settlement with number of good lodges.

Day 9Trek to Lobuche 4,960 m - 05 hrs.

Having an enjoyable rest at Dingboche, adventure continues with short steep up and then on gentle uphill to Thugla. A small spot with few tea-houses and lodges, where route from Pheriche and Dingboche meets. A possible lunch stop, afternoon a steep haul up to Thugla ridge top, and then on gradual pleasant to Lobuche. Located on west end of a wide valley with several good lodges with grand views of Nuptse peak.

Day 10Trek to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m and back to Gorakshep- 06 hrs. 

Finally the big day of the adventure towards our main highlights to Everest base camp. A long day trek, starting early as possible heading up the flat valley towards rocky moraine and above Khumbu glacier. After few hours of exciting walk reaching at Gorakshep, situated on a sandy field beneath Kalapathar hill and Mt. Pumori. Having a short break, continue trek heading east following a rocky trail and glaciated path. Finally reaching on the foot of world highest peaks at base camp within dramatic landscapes of ice and glaciers. Standing close to massif Khumbu tumbling Ice Fall, the view of Mt. Everest is obstructed by Lhotse and Nuptse peaks. However, enjoy the stupendous scenery of giant mountains and then head back to Gorakshep for overnight stop. After a long exciting day with great adventurous walk to Everest base camp and close to notorious Khumbu Icefall.

Day 11Climb Kalapathar 5,643 m and trek to Lobuche Peak base camp 4, 940 m-05 hrs.

Start early morning for few hours steep climb to the top of Kalapathar, on the highest spot of the trek. Rewards stunning scenery of towering mountain range with Mt. Pumori in front with close views of Mt. Everest.After a great scenic views, descend to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue walk downhill. The trail follows past Lobuche and then down before and above Thugla, where our route diverts to Lobuche East Peak base camp. Enjoy the first overnight in the comfort of tented camping just beneath towering Lobuche East Peak. Away from main trails around the hidden corners of high Khumbu Valley.

Day 12Rest day at Lobuche Peak base camp for climbing training.

Enjoy the rest day at base camp for acclimatization, and preparation for the climb on top Lobuche East Peak. Rest of the day our guide will train you on using your climbing gear and tools, with practice exercise on ice and rocky ledges at base camp. Rest of the day enjoy relaxing and checking the route of climb and gathering information from our expert guide.

Day 13Trek and climb to high camp 5,400 m-03 hrs.

Adding one more high camp the best way to tackle the technical section of Lobuche East Peak. Leave the base camp after having late breakfast, and then climb over moraine of ice and snow. As climb continues and finding a nice suitable flat ground to set high camp. Rest of the day having rest and checking the route of climb for next early morning climb.

Day 14Climb the summit of Lobuche Peak 6,119 m/20,075 ft.-08 hrs.

A Big Day! Of the adventure, leave the camp before dawn as climb starts following our expert lead guide. Encountering some technical difficult section on rock and ice, using necessary tools on tough areas. Then reach on top Lobuche East Peak with good support of fixed ropes. After climbing steep rocky ledge of 40° angle, enjoy the breathtaking panorama of world highest and famous peaks.Facing Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse in the north east with Mt. Makalu behind Everest with Mt. Ama Dablam. Includes grand views of Mt. Cho-Oyu towards North West, feeling high after a successful triumph. Descent back to base camp using the same safe route for last overnight in tented camp.

Day 15Trek to Pangboche 3, 900 m -06 hrs. 

On completing our major goals and highlights, clear the base camp and carrying rubbish to designated disposable sites. Leaving nothing except your foot prints, and then start walk up and down to Thugla. From Thugla our route leads down to Pheriche valley, walk continues on gradual pleasant trail reaching Pheriche, and then downhill to Pangboche for overnight stop.

Day 16Trek to Namche Bazaar- 07 hrs.

From Pangboche walk is much easier as altitude drops every hour, head down to a river to cross a bridge. A long climb through forest then reaching Thyangboche for short stop. Walk continues downhill to cross another bridge with short climb up to Sanasa village. Which is the junction of Namche, Khumjung and Gokyo route, from here a lovely walk of few hours to Namche Bazaar for overnight halt.

Day 17Trek to Lukla 2, 846 m - 06 hours.

After a pleasant overnight in Namche Bazaar, last day walk starts heading down to Dudh-Koshi River. The trail follows the river crossing over a bridge with short steep up to Sagarmatha National Park. From the park exit point walk to Monjo village, having refreshing stops continue walk to Phakding. From Phakding on the easy wide rail with hour climb to Lukla for final overnight stop around Khumbu and Everest region.

Day 18Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.

An early breakfast, with short walk to Tenzing & Hillary airport terminal in Lukla, as plane arrive from Kathmandu. Board on the small aircraft for swift short flight back to Kathmandu, and then transfer to the hotels. Rest of the day at leisure and for individual activities and shopping souvenirs of Nepal.

Day 19Free day as contingency and for individual activities.

Reserved as contingency day, in case of flight delay or cancelation in Lukla due to unfavorable weather condition. Might occurs sometime, if all goes well as per the itinerary enjoy the full day in Kathmandu relaxing and recalling the memories of wonderful Everest base camp trekking. As well join in for another tour to Patan and Bhaktapur, worth a visit.

Day 20International departure for homeward bound.

Your last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to guide and staff as you enter the airport terminal for homeward bound flight. After a great experience and marvelous adventure on Lobuche East Peak Climb.

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