Day 1: Arrival into Kathmandu. 

Meet upon arrival with traditional garland ceremony and transfer to your hotel.  We will have a short brief meeting at the hotel and rest a while and in the evening cultural program depicting the folk dances of the various tribes of Nepal followed by an authentic Nepali dinner. Return to hotel for overnight.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and preparation for the trek

Today, you will visit main places of Kathmandu valley. In the morning you visit Pashupatinath, Bauddhanath, and Swayambhunath. Pashupatinath is the oldest Hindu temple, Bauddhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa are the oldest Buddhist Stupas. After launch you visit Kathmandu durbar square. In Kathmandu durbar square, you visit Kumari temple, the temple of Living goddess.

Day 03: Trekking to Phakding (2,651m)

We fly to Lukla and trek along the Dudh Koshi (Milk river) inside two cliffs. Nice good-smelling evergreen, oak, and rhododendron forest on both sides of trail. Easy trek in morning but save your energy because there is a harder uphill climb in later part of trekking day.

Day 04: Trekking to Nauje (Namche Bazaar) (3,440m)

Early wake-up today because this is a big push. Morning section is pretty easy. We get pack-lunch and enjoy maybe tea-coffee along the way depending on cook’s choice. Today is a higher altitude day so slow and steady will work best. You can see Mount Everest (Chomo-lungma) from the new style bridge crossing at Dudh Koshi . Keep walking up to Nauje (Namche Bazaar). We will have nice hot snacks in Nauje which has many Sherpa shops, lodges, and restaurants. Nauje (Sherpa name for Namche Bazaar) is a fun place for both Sherpas and trekkers to enjoy.

Day 05: Namche (Nauje) relax and explore (3,440m)

Sometimes culture show is available in Namche if the singers and dancers are available. You can see Khumbu Sherpa culture very strong here. If your guide is a Khumbu Sherpa he might take you to visit his Nauje relatives for some salt-butter tea and tsampa! (Sherpas are from either the southern district of Shar-Khumbu (Solu) or the northern district of Khumbu. Ask your guide where is his home village)

Day 06: Trekking to Tengboche Monastery (4,380m)

The way to Tengboche gives view of some Himalayan wildlife life pheasant and deer, and also more and more beautiful views of Ama Dablam and other big snow peaks. Today the trail joins the old (still used) Everest expedition trail. Afternoon trek goes up up up through thick evergreen forest to the famous Tengboche Monastery. This monastery is run by a famous Sherpa lama. Tengboche is a major center of Sherpa culture revival. From Tengboche monastery courtyard, we can see sun set and sun rise over Everest.

Day 07: Trekking to Dingboche (4,380m)

This morning rise early going to Dingboche. At the Himalayan Rescue Association clinic in Pheriche we will listen carefully to the clinic doctor speak about high altitude sickness. Trail is beautiful and famous. Juniper trees smell is nice Passing through Pangboche Village with famous Yeti Skull which used to be kept in the gompa. Pangboche is the original Sherpa settlement in Khumbu, and Pangboche Gompa is the original gompa established by Lama Dorje, who guided the Sherpas from Kham into Khumbu. Sherpas first entered Khumbu from Kham about 400 years ago.

Day 08: Trekking to Lobuche (4,940m)

Another early-morning start time that we need in the high altitudes. Big trees are gone now. Only small bushes and rough grass. Look at the huge Himalayan mountains all around you! See Tawo-che, Chola-Tse, Lobu-che, Pumori, Chomo-lungma (Everest), Lho-tse Shar, Nup-tse, Ama Dablam and other amazing peaks. Be sure you bring best film.

Day 09: Trekking to Kala-pathar and then Lobuche (4,940m)  

Trek up Kala-pather (Kala means black and Pathar means rock) (19000 ft)l to get the most excellent view of Chomolungma (Mt. Everest) especially seeing Khumbu Glacier Valley.

Day 10: Trekking to Chhukung (4,730m)

Today going mainly down so easier. Toward end of day we go a little uphill approaching Chhukung. Looking at the big peaks from a different angle going towards Imja-Tse (Island Peak).

Day 11: Trekking to Imja-Tse Base Camp (5,087m)

Walking up to base camp today you can get many very fine photos from many interesting angles. It is nice to see where we are going! Tonight please to eat well and drink well because tomorrow we push for summit.

Day 12: Island Peak Ascent (6,189m/20,305ft)

First thing today is climbing up rock gully – but this is really just scrambling. Following a ridge line, we make traverse onto nose of glacier. Rope up because of crevasses then cross snow- ice slope at about 45º angle where guides make fixed rope. From here follow summit ridge to top. Very pretty view and you will feel good at top! Then we go down.

Day 13: Trekking to Tengboche (4,380m)

Trek back to Tengboche monastery. Nice trail view going back, we meet again Khumbu Sherpa folks..

Day 14: Trekking Tengboche to Nauje (3,440m)

Today, we get up early to catch the sun rise over the towering peaks. From here, we can view Chomolungma, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar, Ama Dablam, Kangteiga, Thamserku, Kwangde, Khumbila, Tawoche and all the Celebrity Names :)

Day 15: Trekking back to Lukla.

Plenty of interesting people to meet and talk with in Lukla. Ask your Sherpa guide if any of his relatives operate a shop, hotel, or restaurant in Lukla. Maybe he can introduce you to a special place.

Day 16: Lukla to Kathmandu air-flight

Day 17: Departure  

We take morning flight to Kathmandu and our representative from Nepal Sherpa Treks will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

Outline Itinerary – 15 days

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What’s Included

• 2-3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
• Airport transfers to and from airport
• Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and tea or coffee during the trek/climb
• Available seasonal fresh fruits
• Accommodations during the trek/climb
• Professional English-speaking and first-aid trained local trekking guide
• Services of porter(carrying excess luggage)
• Base and High Camp supplies.
• Staff insurance, meals, accommodations, equipment, transportation, etc.
• All permits TIMS and National Park Entry permits
• Duffel bag for porter use, if needed (to be returned)
• Water purification tablet
• First aid kit with basic medications
• Official expenses, all local and government tax, and VAT.

What’s Excluded

• International flight tickets and Nepal entry visa
• Food and extra night hotel in Kathmandu
• Round trip airfare for Kathmandu-Lukla
• Sightseeing costs (temples, monasteries, etc.)
• Optional: Kathmandu city tour
• Travel and health Insurance which cover emergency Rescues and evacuations
• Personal expenses such as snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, bottled-water, WI-FI, hot shower, battery charging, etc.
• Tips for treks guide and porter (it is appreciated)