Arrival at Kathmandu (1348m)

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuwan International Airport we will receive you with private vehicle and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu/Planet Bhaktapur in B/B plan. Our representative will give you information about further programs. As your request we go to short walk around old city area.

Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley.

In the morning after breakfast at 9 AM, we host a Pre-Trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduced your trek Leader/Guide mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the your trek and to introduce you to other participants. This includes a final briefing and preparations for the trip.

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) and Trek to Phakding: 35 Min fly: 3:30 hrs trek

Early morning, fly together to Lukla. Lukla is a small town with an airport. There are few tea shops, lodges, hotels and general stores. You begin today’s trek from Lukla following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi. Nupla (5885m) can be seen in the distance on the opposite bank, is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a valley to your right; and at its far end, Kusum Kang (6367m.). The Dudh Kosi approaches as you pass a Mani wall and arrive at Ghat teahouse. You continue along a small path with many climbs and descents following the left bank of Dudh Koshi to Phakding.

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.): 5 hrs

Thamserku looms skyward on the opposite bank. You cross a stream and climb the terraced hill from the Dudh Koshi route, to arrive at Benkar. The trail now climbs from the riverbed on the left bank into the mountain, through a forest to Chumoa. You continue along a path with many ups and downs; cross a stream, and pass by the tiny village of Monjo. Now you descend the path of stone steps and return to the right bank. After a short climb you come to Jorsale’s teahouse and hotel, also stop at the National Park entrance counter where National Park fee is collected. After your departure from Jorsale you enter a forested mountainside. You follow a short walk along the riverbed of this V-shaped valley where the river forks - the right is the Dudh Koshi and the left is the Bhote Koshi that leads to Nampa La. After short distance along the Bhote Kosi you begin the steep ascent to Namche Bazar. As the mountain path zigzags uphill, you will emerge at a ridge top rest area that offers excellent views of Everest (8848m) and Lhotse (8516m.), The climb eases somewhat, and Namche Bazar appears ahead as you travel along the path surrounded by pines. Pass the plateau where the Saturday market is held and enter the village. Namche Bazar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and opens out only where it faces the Bhote Koshi. The village is a central hub of the area and food, sundries and even mountain climbing equipment may be purchased here.

Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) day for acclimatization

Namche is tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and souvenir shops as well as a magnificent outlook. It is an ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the high altitude before heading off towards Tyangboche. For the acclimatization you walk up to Khhumjung where you can visit monastery. Khhumjung is densely populated by Sherpa community. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche and kongde. Or you can have an hour walk up to the Syangboche (3800m.) where you will have the amazing view of Mt.Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Cholatse, Tawoche, Kwangde, Kusum Kangaru and more.. There is an also good view from the National Park Centre and Museum just above the town. This museum exhibits Sherpa culture.

Namche Bazaar to Thame and Mende (3736m), 5 to 6 hrs

Having breakfast, we come out of Namche Bazar east part the monastery and begin with a short uphill trip. We have the Kongde Ri (6,187 m) on the left and the river that flows down into a narrow valley. On the right, you can see rocky Khumbi Yul La (5,765 m) peak and behind us is clearly visible on Kusum Kanguru (6,373 m). After an hour walk mostly downhill into the forest, then our trip continues: the steep rise of about 50 m in altitude to reach a ridge around it. The river bed becomes closer and wider to the Phorte village and then the small town of Samde. The trail stretch halfway up a slight slope leading to the bridge over the Bhote Koshi river (3,650 m) and get in Thame about a half hour climb. On returning from Thame, then we take eastern route up to Mende village via Thamo. The trail led us through the valley; we come across a few lone houses and some small fields, before crossing the river and climbing steeply up the hillside to the village of Mende. We make camp in Mende for overnight stay

Trek to Kyajo Ri Base Camp (4,550m), 4 to 5 hrs

After breakfast, we leave the main trails and follow a faint yak trail up over a couple of passes to enter the Kyajo Drangka; the isolated broad valley south of Kyajo Ri. The view of Mt. Thamserku, Khumbila, Kusum Kangaru, Kwangde, Pachharmo and surrounding Himalayan ranges are amazing. The Kyajo Ri Base Camp is set up in a nice place between the rocky mountain with flat ground summer yak pasture in a side of small river.

Acclimatization & Climbing Preparation at Base Camp

Today is training day for climbing; our guide will brief you about the climbing requirements. Feel free to ask any question with your team leader and guides that you may have regarding the climb. Our guides will provide training on peak climbing techniques and using climbing gears such as ice axe, climbing boot, harness, jhummer, and how to go up and down using ropes etc. The Guide teach you how to fix the ropes, climbing technique, and about the knot and gears. This training experience will boost up your confidence and climbing skills thus increasing the chances of scaling the summit as well as fully enjoy the experience. We will climb the nearby hills on the second day that would immensely help in acclimatization..

Trek to Camp I (5,350m) - 4 to 5 hrs

After having breakfast, to ascend the Camp 1 at over 5,350 meters from base camp at around 4,600 meters involves a 2 hour hike over a grassy spur and boulders. After half an hour walk the trails follows the upward rocky section with a lot of boulders and skid pebbles. Another 3 hours steep walk then we get to the Camp 1; enjoy the scenery of Kyajo Ri and small glacial lakes. We set up our camp here for the overnight stay.

Rest & Acclimatization at Camp I (5,350m)

We need proper acclimatization before the summit push. This is an important phase of the expedition trip. We make some climbing practices toward Camp 2 (5,700m), and then get back to Camp 1 again, for gradual acclimatization. There may also be the need for rope fixing between Camp 1 and Camp 2, and this is a good day for that. We stay overnight at Camp I.

Trek to Camp 2 (5,700m), 4 to 5 hrs

From Camp 1 to Camp 2 involves some technical climbing over mixed face slopes up to 55 degrees as well as negotiating through the glacier. The Camp 2 (5,700m) set up near the glacier with sufficient place for camping. We can see the climbing route the next day. If the weather favors us, we may also get pleasing sunlight in the day. We stay overnight at Camp 2 near big glacier lake..

Summit day and descends to Camp 1 (5,350m) – 8 to 9 hrs

This is our summit day, so it begins in the early morning, at about 3:00 am after having light breakfast, we start to climb though the rocky part with big boulders and after a walk reach at Glacier part from where it’s fairly hard to climb. The ground steepens, and we climb snow and ice on the Southwest Ridge. There is one short rock section but primarily the climbing is on snow and ice. We get in Top “sharp summit is a narrow wedge of snow”. After spending some time in celebrations and taking pictures on the summit, we return back to Camp I. As you know that we are taking south east route and our leader will take you up to the summit and on the return back we should back to camp I for stay.

Contingency day

It is not guarantee that we can get quite a favorable weather on our planned day for the summit (day 13). Thats why, we keep this day as a contingency in case if we are unable to summit the Kyajo Ri Peak on day 13 due to bad weather condition or some other reasons. If weather gets exceptionally unfavorable, we would have to wisely postpone the program of summiting the peak on day 13 for toady (Day 14). Sometimes somebody in the group may get some problems in acclimatizing well enough to make the ascent; the day can be used in that condition too. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day.

Trek back to Base Camp -4 to 5 hrs

We have made it! Today we return back to Kyajo Ri Base Camp, and celebrate the success of our trip. And stay overnight at camp.

Base Camp to Namche (3,430m) -5 to 6 hrs

After having breakfast, we will clean the Base Camp and trek back to Namche bazaar. After a great success we return back the same way via Mende, Thamo to Namche Bazaar. It takes about 5-6 hrs from Kyanjo Ri Base Camp to Namche Bazar. We stay overnight at Namche.

Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,800m) -6 to 7 hours

After a long walk we'll have long last day trek back to Lukla today, we descend the long way before cross the bridge and further walk to Monju and stop in Phakding for lunch. We will remind again enjoying the lush green scenery around and passing through the incredible mountain scenery and local Sherpa village until Lukla. You'll have time to wander around the areas and guide will re-confirm your flight ticket and enjoy the last celebrate dinner with your crew and overnight at hotel.

Fly back to Kathmandu -30 munities

Normally, the flight for Kathmandu is morning due to the wind in afternoon; sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason beyond our control. Anyway we will fly back to Kathmandu and your guide will transfer to hotel then you may have time to relax after long journey and take back your breath and rest at your hotel rest of day..

Drop you to the kathamndu international airport for your onward programs.

Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, Tibet tours, mountain biking etc).