Arrival and transfer to hotel. Discussion of Plans.

A full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu Durbar Square) with an Adventure Outdoor tour guide.

Early morning transfer to airport for Lukla flight. The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience in itself. The airfield is on an elevation and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 60 m. Then trek to Phakding with its green landscapes & views of Ksuum kangraru.

The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley with brilliant views of Thamserku & Kusum kangraru to the Munzo. Just beyond the Munzo you will see the huge building of Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Gate, where trekking permits are checked and National Park fees collected, then trek down and cross the Jorsale Bridge. This is the last stop before Namche Bazar . The trail continues along the Dudh Kosi River and after two more brides begins the steep climb up to Namche Bazaar, the administrative center of National Park and the hub of Sherpa society.

This is a day for acclimatization, we will hike Shyangbuche airport 3700m, one of the highest airports in the world. Then continue climbing to Mt. Everest view hotel where we have great panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Tawache etc. On the way back after lunch or before lunch we will have enough time to visit Sherpa culture museum and Everest photo Gallery.

The trail is easy in the beginning up to Kyangjuma and then climbs steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forests, which gives way to fragrant stands of juniper and large conifers as the elevation increases. This trek is especially beautiful in spring when the rhododendrons are blooming. The trails pass many Kharkas, summer settlements used when Sherpas bring herds of yaks to graze in these high pastures. The route passes through the settlements of Tongba (3950m) and Gyele (3960m) to Dole where there're few hotels. The views of Khumbila and Tawache (6542m) are incredible throughout the day!

The trail climbs to Lambara at (4220m) and Luza at (4360m). The trail is steep in most places as it climbs through brush junipers. There're Kharkas whenever there is a flat spot and the slightest hint of water. The trails continue to climb along the side of the valley, high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to Machhermo at (4410m). Here, in Machhermo in 1974, a Yeti killed three yaks and attacked a Sherpa woman. This is the most reported Yeti incident to date.

We climb a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho-Oyu (8201m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangka at (4390m) then descends to the riverbank before beginning to climb on to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. It's a steep climb up the moraine, switch backing alongside the stream to the first small Lake at (4650m), where a family of green Brainy ducks reside. The trail now becomes almost level at (4690m).

Early wake up and Hike to the Gokyo-Ri, for panoramic view of Mahalangur Himalayan range, it takes approximately 2hrs Hike to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Tawache & a great spectacle of Ngozumpa glacier, the largest glacier in Nepal. Then decend to Gokyo and relax with your Lunch & hot tea.

This is a short trek to foot of the Cho-La pass; the trail leads you toward second lake & cross over Ngozumpa glacier. Overnight at Guest House.

Before crossing the Chola pass, about three hundred meters are very difficult.Without an experienced guide, one is likely to get lost around these parts. After breakfast, the trail heads gradually uphill until an elevation of 5000m. This is a great view point of Chola pass & several peaksfrom where the trail will descend to the Chola pass base camp at 4800m. From here you will find the journey difficult due to rocks, that command respect and care.The trail continues to the top of Chola the pass from where it will descend all the way down to Dzongla.

It is an easy day walking to Lobule; trek continues along the moraine of the glacier, with views of Kalapattar and Pumori, before reaching Lobuche.

After a short climb through meadows, look down on the Khumbu Glacier. Straight-ahead is Kalapattar - the best vantage point to view the entire south face of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks at 5400 meters.

After about 3 hrs of hiking you will get to Everest Base Camp 5400m. Enjoy the view of Khumbu glacier & Khumbu icefall where the Everest Expedition starts. And trek back to Gorakshep.

In the morning, the day starts with a hike up to Kalapatthar (5545 mtrs.), an excellent viewpoint to observe the Mount. Everest and innumerable spectacular mountains views. Then trek back to Gorakshep for a hot breakfast before descending to Pheriche (4210m).