Adventure around Mt. Everest roof of the World

After an early breakfast, the drive from Kathmandu, follows the B.P. Highway through Banepa, Dhulikhel and Khurkot. The drive leads along the Sunkoshi River valley, and then climbs from Ghurmi to Okhaldungha and Pattale Bazaar.

The road sections run along the primary highway, and the last sections towards the high steep ridges to Pattale. After B.P. Highway on unpaved winding uphill path to overnight stop at Pattale. This village is famous for sunrise views over a chain of snow-capped peaks with Everest and Makalu.

Start the morning overland journey on 4 WD Jeep or similar vehicle as per the group size. The drive leads on the rough muddy jeep trail through smaller villages and hamlets. Drive enters a cool shade of forest lined with tall rhododendrons and pine trees. As the journey continues on winding unpaved road to remote
Chhescamp / Chhescam farm village.

Start the morning towards a new and virgin trail, hardly tramped by western trekkers. The walk begins to Khotan Kharka and Chhauri Goth, a summer pasture of the lower villager’s cattle grazing field. The trail climbs uphill to a narrow vague path with grand views Mera South peak with Chamlang Himal.

The adventure continues with short down and climbs to Muddi Kharka for overnight camp. Enjoy the afternoon with grand vista of surrounding amazing landscapes and snow-mountains.

From this isolated camp at Muddi Kharka, after a good breakfast and carrying packed lunch. Trek begins heading further north with steep climb to Boutokum Danda/ridge. Having few short refreshing stops, the trail follows towards a landslide section. Where all trekkers needs to be cautious from the rock falls and mud slides. Heeding with precaution reaching at Megan Khola (stream), at Kulakom, for possible lunch break. Afternoon walk towards north taking care with another landslide area. Then finally reaching our campsite at Weikho for overnight halt in another isolated location.

Today is a long day walk to Watelma Dobhan close en route Hongu Valley. The trail meanders uphill and down towards Soggol Khola/stream, reaching a landslide section. After going through the tricky portion of landslide area to reach a nice small pasture for lunch at Suk Sula. Afternoon, the trail leads higher to cross over Watelma Khola towards our overnight camping spot at Watelma Dobhan.

Morning after breakfast our route follows north following the icy stream of Hongu-Khola. After hours of good walk reaching a nice spot for lunch at Khaproka, a small place and a grazing pasture. Afternoon, the walk heeds slowly along the narrow gorge following Hongu Khola upstream to reach the camp site at Gopi-Chaur. Located close to Mera South and Chamlang glaciers and rocky moraine in a deep gorge with partial green meadow.

Slowly the adventure heads further north amidst sheer mountain wilderness. The walk to Urpha Khongmading is exciting and interesting as the trail follows in between Naulekh and Mera glacier. As well close to Chamlang glacier towards east and following the Hongu Khola to reach our overnight campsite.

Enjoy the magnificent views of Chamlang and Mera Peak from the camp with series of towering craggy rocky peaks.

Enjoy a free day from daily routine of packing, after a leisurely breakfast take a hike around. As this spot at Khongmading is located close en route Hinku and Hongu Valley. The rest and contingency day for acclimatization before heading towards our final goal to Everest Base Camp via Amphu Labtsa-La.

Our route at first follows a gradual climb, then more steeply on the moraine and rocky glacier, then leading towards old and more recent moraine deposits, we reach the beautiful Panch Pokhari meaning ‘five ponds’ and make our camp near to the largest pond at the foot of our final pass Amphu Labtsa 5,780m.

A well-earned rest day, which gives us a break to pull back our strength back for the final assault over the last big pass. Either relaxing or for the energetic people there is an opportunity to climb smaller hills behind the camp for the excellent views of the Hinku Glacier and the Mingbo-la. Here our guides will go up to the Amphu Labtsa and will fix ropes on some difficult section for the safe descent towards Imjatse Valley.

A big day, an early start from the camp for 2-3 hrs. Trek leads us to the top of the pass. From the pass overlooking stunning views of the impressive south face of Lhotse and Lhotse Shar and the summit of Island or Imjatse Peaks which looks as if it could almost be even lower than our vantage point. As soon the kitchen staffs and porters arrive at the pass, they will be lowered the 150 meters to the relatively less steep ground below the pass.

Similarly, loads have to be carefully lowered, after checking every member in the group we slowly and carefully descend with the help of ropes and ice axe if required, then reaching the safe side from the pass by early afternoon everybody should be off the snow. Once in the safe ground away from the snow and ice area. An hour or more walk leads to the ablation valley by the side of the Imja Glacier, at Parsya Gyab. Located near towards Island Peak base camp and on the route to Chukung. Enjoy the last overnight camping and meals served by our trekking cooks and kitchen staff.

From the last camping spot near Island Peak, a short day hike to Chukung, the last eastern settlement of the Khumbu and Imjatse valley. A pleasant walk on a wide valley with few short ups to reach Chukung for lunch and overnight in nice lodge.
Afternoon enjoy resting facing tremendous views of Island Peak, Lhotse with
Mt. Makalu.

Overnight in a nice lodge.
Starting the morning as early as possible having breakfast, and carry packed lunch for the long day. Towards our first pass of the adventures, the trail leads above Imjatse Valley. Then enters a gully in between the rocky walls of Nuptse peak and Nakarjung ridge. The walk follows a small path with a steep climb to the top of Kohma-La, the highest pass of the journey.

Located between Pokalde, Nuptse and Mehara or Khongma peaks, from the top

down to cross Khumbu Glacier. After walking across the glacier climb to a rocky

moraine and down to Lobuche. Situated on the corner of a wide grassy field with

number of good lodges for an overnight stop.

An early breakfast for a long day walk to Everest base camp. Starts with a nice pleasant morning walk, and towards high above Khumbu glacier. The walk follows over rocky moraine and then descends to Gorakshep, a small settlement with 3-4 nice lodges. Located beneath the rocky black hill of Kalapathar and towering Mt. Pumori.

After a refreshing stop, continue walking heading east to Everest base camp, the trail follows on rocks and sandy paths. The route leads to short ups and downs to Everest base camp. Enjoy the dramatic landscapes similar to the arctic zone covered in ice, and glaciers. Stand beneath the giant peaks of Nuptse and Lhotse with close views of Khumbu Ice-Fall. The views of Mt. Everest is obstructed by Lhotse, Nuptse and Lola peaks. Base Camp gets busy with mountaineers during the high season of expeditions from March to May. After an overwhelming experience head back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop.

Rising early morning before breakfast, we will begin an exciting climb to the top of Kalapathar, a famous and popular viewpoint. A steep climb of few hours to reach the rocky high ridge, as well the highest spot of the adventures. For every hard effort, you are rewarded with a mind-blowing panorama of towering Snow Mountains that encircle the top of Kalapathar that grant close views of Mt. Everest that seems like it is at a stone throw distance with Mt. Pumori in front. After a mesmerizing views, descend to Gorakshep for breakfast, and then downhill past Lobuche and Thugla. From Thugla, our route diverts heading downhill reaching at the valley floor of Pheriche. A pleasant walk for some hours with lunch stop at Pheriche, a nice settlement similar to Dingboche. Afternoon down to a river and up to a small ridge, and then downhill to Somare. From here a short descent to Pangboche for overnight stop. Pangboche is also on route to Ama Dablam base camp across the Imjatse River.

After Pangboche an easy descent to a bridge with the last few hours climb to Tengboche for an overnight halt. Enjoy the climb amidst beautiful forest surrounding on reaching the top, transfer into a nice lodge.

Start the morning for a long downhill and enjoy the morning glorious views of Snow-capped peaks with Mt. Everest. Reaching at Imjatse River with a slow climb to Shanasha and Kyanjima, a small settlement with grand views of Everest and Ama Dablam. The walk leads on a winding trail to Namche Bazaar for overnight stop.

From Namche Bazaar the trail descends to a river bank and towards Jorsalle and a short steep up to national park exit gate. From here a short walk from the park to lovely Monjo village. Enjoy the last day of the journey to Lukla, following a pleasant trail from one nice village to another.

Crossing bridges a few times towards Phakding, and then to Ghat village.

After a few hours of good walk, an uphill walk for an hour more to the entrance gate of Lukla. On reaching Lukla town transfer to a nice hotel or lodge for the last overnight around Khumbu and Everest region.

Early breakfast and then a short walk to Tenzing & Hillary airport, as the plane arrives. Get on board for a scenic flight of half hour to land at Kathmandu airport, and then transfer to your hotels. Rest of the day at leisure for individual activities after a great wonderful adventure on Everest base camp trek.

We have reserved a day free as contingency in case of flight day on both ends to and from Kathmandu and Lukla. As Himalayan weather, even in the best seasons of the year, can be unpredictable with bad unfavorable. The flights cannot operate, if all goes well according to our itinerary days. Enjoy the free day for shopping or join in for a tour to Patan or Bhaktapur cities, worth a visit.