Day 2

Explore Kathmandu

We explore this lovely town and manage to organize the last bits of equipment. We set off tomorrow!

Day 3

Flight to Lukla, Phakding trekking

After an early start and an early departure from Kathmandu domestic airport, our flight takes 45 minutes to the Everest region of Nepal. The landing in Lukla (2800 m) is spectacular and on arrival we are greeted by our sirdar (guide) and the trekking team. They organize our luggage before we set off. It’s a gentle walk to Phakding (2800 m), another 3 hours north. The trail passes through Lukla, past hotels, stores and airline offices, to the edge of the Lukla plateau, where the trail ends to meet up with the Jiri trail at Chablung. From here the trail follows the Dudh Kosi River north, through the village of Ghat and finally to Phakding, where we will spend the night. If we have time and feel fit, we can hike further along the trail to Jorsale or Monjo if we wish.

Day 4

Phakding to Namchee Bazaar

From Phakding, the trail continues north along the Dudh Kosi valley and runs 100 meters above the river on the west bank. The trail leads us to Jorsale (2810 m), where we enter the Sagarmatha National Park and hand in our trekking permits for inspection. From here we continue on an increasingly steep trail to Namche Bazaar (3440 m), known simply as Namche. On the way, we cross the spectacular suspension bridge high above the mouth of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi rivers and shortly afterwards catch our first glimpse of Everest, far to the northeast. The road to Namche is steep and long, but eventually we reach the remarkable Sherpa capital, perched high on the slopes and dominated to the east by the mighty massif of Kwangde (6187 m).

Day  5

Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga

From Namche, we hike northeast on a direct route towards Everest, climb up the hill to the visitor center and continue on a relatively flat and easy path high above the Dudh Kosi. In front of us we can now see one of the most beautiful mountains in the Khumbu region – Ama Dablam (6856 m) – as well as Everest, which is still far in the distance. At Sanasa we turn off the Everest trail and walk up the hill to the small settlement of Mong, where we stop for lunch. From here the trail descends steadily to Dudh Kosi at Phortse Thanga (3500 m). This is a beautiful riverside settlement and our overnight stop for the night.

Day 6

Phortse Thanga to Tengboche

We continue our journey along the banks of the Imja Khola and make our way to Tengboche (3867m) today. The start of the trek involves a steep climb out of Namche Bazaar to reach the trail. However, once that is overcome, we continue our way along the well-maintained trail and follow a gentle climb to reach the new altitude. After reaching our destination, you will not be disappointed with the amazing village located on a ridge below the imposing north ridge of Kang Taiga. The best part of the trek is that you can see the summit of Mount Everest from almost every part of the trail. After our day’s hike, we will rest at the lodge, which is located near one of Nepal’s most important monasteries and the largest in the Khumbu region.

Day 7

From Tengboche to Dingboche

Day 8

Acclimatization hike to Chukung

Day 9

Trekking to Lobuche

Day 10

Trekking from Lobuche to Pumori base camp

Today we continue to Pumori base camp from Lobuche. Once we reach the base camp, our Sherpa team will quickly set up the base camp and start preparing for the rest of the climb up Mt. Pumori.

Note: Since the trail from Lobuche to Pumori base camp requires only two hours of hiking, those interested can do a day hike or a morning hike for sunrise and mountain views to Kala Patthar at 5545 meters. Kala Patthar is one of the best viewpoints surrounded by gigantic white peaks 360 degrees. The top of the hill offers wonderful, glorious views of Mount Everest (8848 m), Lhotse (8516 m), Makalu (8481 m), Cho Oyu (8201 m) and many other nearby peaks.

Day 11 – 29

Pumori Climbing period

We will spend many days practicing climbing skills and acclimatizing properly. On the day of the summit push, we will follow the footsteps and instructions of our experienced mountain guides as we tackle many technical climbing sections, fully acclimatized and well equipped with the necessary climbing gear. We climb to the summit of Mount Pumori taking into account the weather conditions. Our arduous journey to the summit of Mt. Pumori will be rewarded with spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Nuptse and a host of other snow-capped peaks in the Khumbu region of Nepal. We will spend as much time as possible on the summit before returning to base camp along the same route we used to reach the summit. Success!

Day 30

Way back to Pangboche

Today we pack up our things and prepare for the return journey. After breakfast, we leave the base camp and start retracing our path along the same trail that leads to Lobuche. Our trail gradually descends from Lobuche as we pass through the settlements of Pheriche and Dingboche on the way back to spend the night in Pangboche.

Day 31

Trekking to Namche Bazaar

Day 32

Trekking to Lukla

Day 33

Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

Day 34

Free day/rest day in Kathmandu

This is a rest and buffer day

Last day

See you soon Nepal, Namaste! Buffer day

Transfer from the hotel to the airport, return flight home. See you soon for the next adventure together!