Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and trip preparation - 1,300m/4,264 ft.

“Tour & Trek Nepal” representative will receive our guests as upon their arrival on Tribhuvan International Airport here in Kathmandu. Afterwards, we will drop off at hotel where you can take a shower, get fresh and take a rest. Later on in the evening, we will have a welcome dinner hosted by Tour & Trek Nepal which will introduce us to Nepalese cuisine with typical Nepali cultural programs around. 

Today after breakfast we start our tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites; including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (BouddhaNath) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. At the noon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. Tour and Trek Nepal briefs you regarding your trek as well as provides you opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding your upcoming adventure. Overnight at Kathmandu. 

Our main tour program starts from today. We fly for Lukla (9,186ft),. The 40-minutes flight is the world’s most beautiful air route with amazing view of hills, mountains, dense forest and valleys. It provides an adventurous moment as the Tenzing/Hillary airport is a steep airstrip that is hanging off the side of a high mountain peaks. We meet the rest of our trekking staff in Lukla and begin trekking to Phakding. After one hour’s gradual descent walk, we reach Cheplung village from where we have a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila (18900 ft.), a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From Cheplung, we then gradually descend until we reach Phakding, on the way we can have spectacular scenes around and spend the night at Phakding.  

We start our trek after breakfast. Our trekking trail continues alongside the Dudh Koshi river. Trek is pleasant and wonderful with short uphill and downhill’s crossing over the Dudhkosh River and other suspension bridges several times. During the trek, we pass by several villages, gumbas and monasteries. As we enter the Sagarnatha National Park our trekking permits will be checked at Monjo. A descend and a gradual walk brings us to Jorsale, the last village until Namche Bazaar. The walk is enjoyable through the river bed and we reach Hillary Suspension Bridge. Many magnificient mountains like Kwangde Peak, its sister peaks, Kusum Kangaru, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and many other fabulous mountains are viewed closer as we climb uphill to the Namche Bazar. It’s the main gateway to the khumbu region. Overnight: at Namche Bazzar. 

It’s our first scheduled 'acclimatization' day for this trek. We try to explore the Namche Bazaar and its surroundings. Today we hike to Khumjun village hike or Thame or visiting Khunde or Carry out relaxed exploration of Namche Bazaar itself. It’s the tourist hub for the Everest region and has the government offices. We chill around Namche Bazaar and spend the night here. 

After breakfast in Namche, we start our trek towards Tengboche enjoying superb view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku. Our trek follows on the gradual trail with few ups and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great Himalaya.The trail goes gradually down up to Kayangjuma. The path eventually reaches Sansa which is the major trail junction to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The track then follows through the pine forests and after we cross the prayer flags festooned bridge over Dudh Koshi River, we reach Phunki Thenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods. After having a relaxed lunch at Phunki Thenga, we then have a little tough climb steep up through the pine forests while before we reach Tengboche. Tengboche is a great place for close up views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest and it has a biggest Buddhist Monastery all over in Khumbu region. We pay our visit to the monastery the same day at around 3 p.m. to witness the ceremony in the principal and popular monastery of Everest region. Overnight stay at lodge at Tengboche. 

On the 7th day we move for Pheriche. Pheriche is another village that lies in Khumbu Region of Eastern Nepal. In past, it was famous for farming village that grows millet, potatoes, buckwheat and so on. Overnight stay at a guest house. 

Lobuche (4900m) is the small arrangement close to the Mount Everest that lies in the Khumbu Regiona and takes four hours to approach. Lobuche is the last settlement along with lodging and fooding for the climbers who trek towards the Southern part of Everest Base Camp. Overnight stay at a guest house. 

On the 9th day of our trek we will approach Lhotse Base Camp as we have gained significant experience related for the climbing. Lhotse Base Camp is situated besides the Khumbu glaciers which is similar with Everest Base Camp along with Island Peak. Overnight stay at a tented camp. 

On the 10th day, we will be making preparations for the expedition or the climbing which is set to start the next day. We must be careful even about the minor details that are needed during mountain expedition. Overnight stay at a tented camp. 

The time period from 11 to 33 are important duration of our trekking which is separated for the climbing period. This climbing period may be difficult but once you accomplish the climbing you will realize what you have gain in your life and most of all you will get to know the beautiful mountain which is covered with white snow. The nature is waiting to show its magical form so for that moment you have to go through physical difficulties. Our expedition team will guid and help you on the way to the top. They will make sure that you don’t face any difficulty while scaling the peak. Overnight stay at a tented camp. 

Upon successful ascend to the top of Mount Lhotse, we return back to the Base Camp on day 33 itself. Hence the next day we start our return trek from the Base Camp. Four-five hours of trekking from the Base Camp leads us Lobuche. In spite of the tiredness we will continue our trek slowly. Overnight stay at a guest house. 

Taking a breakfast we will move early in the morning towards Tengboche and it almost covers 4 hours. Just in case if we are not tired we will explore Tengboche as we still have time or can have rest if we want. It depends upon you, we can switch the plan. Overnight stay at a guest house. 

We arrive at Namche Bazaar from Tengboche after about four hours of trekking. The downhill trail is smooth and we make a slow descend to Namche as we are quite tired of the expedition. We can also buy some home made products made by an inhabitants and keep it as a memo. Overnight stay at a guest house. 

On the 37th day we will move for Lukla and it take seven hours of trekking from Namche to reach Lukla. Lukla is a beautiful place where we can sense the feeling of freezing.Overnight stay at a guest house. 

Today, we fly back to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. The early morning flight drops us in Kathmandu. We can rest and relax throughout the day at hotel. If we are interested to take some gifts home from Nepal for friends and relatives, we can visit to some nearby shops or venture out in Thamel for typical Nepalese goods. This short excursion either can be assisted by Tour and Trek Nepal guides or we can do it yourselves too. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, you will have a farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu. 

Finally, your adventure/tour in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to take just an amazing moment’s, smile and happiness with us and we get the same. So a representative from Tour And Trek Nepal will drop you to the airport before 3 hours of your scheduled flight. We wish you for your safe and happy journey. Good days ahead.
Thank you.