Trip Grade - Difficult

Trip Summary

• Day 1 :Arrive Kathmandu
• Day 2 :Morning half-day guided tour of UNESCO sites
• Day 3 :Early morning drive to Ramechhap, fly to Lukla (2,820 m; 20 min) and trek to Phakding (2,610m; 3-4 hrs)
• Day 4 :Trek to Namche (3,440m; 5-6 hrs)
• Day 5 :Acclimatization day (Optional hike to Everest view hotel)
• Day 6 :Trek to Phortse (3,810m; 8-9 hrs)
• Day 7 :Trek to Dingboche (4,410m; 7-8 hrs)
• Day 8 :Rest day (Optional hike to Nagarjun hill; 5-6 hrs)
• Day 9 :Trek to Lobuche (4,910m; 5-6 hrs)
• Day 10 :Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and return to Gorak Shep (5,180m) | 7-8 hrs
• Day 11 :Morning excursion to Kalapathar (5,545m) and backtrack to Lobuche (4,930m) | 5-6 hrs
• Day 12 :Rest day at Lobuche. Climbing brief and equipment assessment
• Day 13 :Climb to Lobuche High camp (5,400m; 5-6 hrs) - tented camp
• Day 14 :Summit Lobuche Peak (6,119m; 6 hrs) - depending on weather and others conditions either descend to tented camp at Lobuche High Camp (3 hrs) or Lobuche village (6-7 hrs)
• Day 15 :Trek via Pheriche to Deboche (3,820m; 5-6 hrs)
• Day 16 :Trek to Namche (3,440m; 5-6 hrs)
• Day 17 :Backtrack to Lukla (2,610m; 6-7 hrs)
• Day 18 :Fly to Ramechhap (20 min) and drive to Kathmandu (4-5 hrs).
• Day 19 :Full day at leisure (Contingency day)
• Day 20 :Trip concludes

Daily Movements

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

Arrive Kathmandu transfer to hotel

Day 2: Morning half-day guided tour of UNESCO sites

Morning half-day guided tour of UNESCO sites. Evening trek preparation and last minute gear check

Day 3: Early morning drive to Ramechhap, fly to Lukla (2,820 m; 20 min) and trek to Phakding (2,610m; 3-4 hrs)

Early morning drive to Ramechhap, fly to Lukla (2,820 m; 20 min) and trek to Phakding
(2,610 m; 3-4 hrs)

Day 4: Trek to Namche (3,440m; 5-6 hrs)

Trek to Namche (3,440 m; 5-6 hrs)

Day 5: Acclimatization day (Optional hike to Everest view hotel)

Acclimatization day (4-5 hrs hike)
(Optional hike to Everest View Hotel and Khumjung village)

Day 6: Trek to Phortse (3,810m; 8-9 hrs)

Trek to Phortse (3,810 m; 8-9 hrs)

Day 7: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m; 7-8 hrs)

Trek to Dingboche (4,410 m; 7-8 hrs)

Day 8: Rest day (Optional hike to Nagarjun hill; 5-6 hrs)

Rest day (Optional hike to Nagarjun hill; 5-6 hrs)

Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4,910m; 5-6 hrs)

Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m; 5-6 hrs)

Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and return to Gorak Shep (5,180m) | 7-8 hrs

Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364 m) and return to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) | 7-8 hrs

Day 11: Morning excursion to Kalapathar (5,545m) and backtrack to Lobuche (4,930m) | 5-6 hrs

Morning excursion to Kalapathar (5,545 m) and backtrack to Lobuche (4,930m) | 5-6 hrs

Day 12: Rest day at Lobuche. Climbing brief and equipment assessment

Rest day at Lobuche. Climbing brief and equipment assessment

Day 13: Climb to Lobuche High camp (5,400m; 5-6 hrs) - tented camp

Climb to Lobuche High camp (5,400m; 5-6 hrs) – tented camp

Day 14: Summit Lobuche Peak (6,119m; 6 hrs) - depending on weather and others conditions either descend to tented camp at Lobuche High Camp (3 hrs) or Lobuche village (6-7 hrs)

Summit Lobuche Peak (6,119 m; 6 hrs) – depending on weather and others conditions either descend
to tented camp at Lobuche High Camp (3 hrs) or Lobuche village (6-7 hrs)

Day 15: Trek via Pheriche to Deboche (3,820m; 5-6 hrs)

Trek via Pheriche to Deboche (3,820 m; 5-6 hrs)

Day 16: Trek to Namche (3,440m; 5-6 hrs)

Trek to Namche (3,440m; 5-6 hrs)

Day 17: Backtrack to Lukla (2,610m; 6-7 hrs)

Backtracking to Lukla on the famous ‘Nepali Flats’, your journey in the homeland of the Sherpas will have come to an end. Alas, its your last day with your crew of Sherpas and porters, and rightfully calls for a celebration.

Overnight at local lodge at Lukla (B, L, D)

 

Day 18: Fly to Ramechhap (20 min) and drive to Kathmandu (4-5 hrs).

Fly to Ramechhap (20 min) and drive to Kathmandu (4-5 hrs).

Day 19: Full day at leisure (Contingency day)

You have the whole day at leisure to explore Kathmandu valley. This extra day also ensures a contingency plan, in case flights out of Lukla are hampered due to inclement weather.

In the evening there will be a farewell dinner by Keep Walking Nepal to celebrate your achievements.

Overnight at Hotel (B, D)

 

Day 20: Trip concludes

A KWN representative will accompany you to the Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight back home.

(B)