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Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
As you land on Kathmandu, you will meet the representative of Kai expedition waiting for you outside at Tribhuvan international airport. From the airport, you will directly take to the hotel and clear check-in formalities and leave you at the hotel. You can roam around Thamel. -
Day 2 Sightseeing and preparation
Today, first, we will set up all the climbing and trekking permits. After taking the entire trekking and climbing permit, we will explore the Kathmandu valley. First, we will visit Swayambhunath (the monkey temple), from where you will see the entire Kathmandu Valley from the top of Swayambhunath. After visiting Swayambhunath, we will explore Bouddhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and after exploring around, return to the hotel and rest for a while. In the evening, you can attend evening Aarati at Pashupatinath and return to the hotel and spend overnight.
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Day 3 Fly to Lukla and short trek to Phakding
According to flight schedule, we will drive to the Domestic airport to take a flight towards Lukla. It is just 35 minutes of flight in the middle of hills. After landing at Lukla airport, we will have our breakfast or take some time rest and start our trekking towards Phakding. On the way to Phakding, the trail offers breathtaking views of the surrounding and Himalayan peaks. We will enter Chheplung and Ghat villages before entering Phakding. It is just 3 hours of walking distance from Lukla to Phakding. If you want, you can roam around the village in the evening and spend overnight here. -
Day 4 Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today, we will climb a rocky trail that leads you towards Namche Bazaar. On the way to Namche Bazaar, we will cross the Dudh Koshi River. After walking for a few hours from Phakding, we will arrive at Monjo. At Monjo, we will complete all the paperwork at the office gate of the Sagarmatha National Park. After completing paperwork, we will have our lunch at Monjo, and slowly start our walking towards Namche Bazaar. It is just 3 hours of walking from Monjo, and we will be in Namche Bazaar and spend overnight here. -
Day 5 Rest day at Namche Bazaar
At Namche Bazaar, we will take our rest day. Today, very early in the morning, we will go for a short hiking toward Everest view point. It is just 2 hours of walk from Namche Bazaar, and we will be at View point. From the viewpoint, we will get a mesmerizing view of the mountain with beautiful natural scenery. After visiting the viewpoint, we will be back to the hotel. The whole day, we will stay at the hotel. While having dinner, the guide will explain the day plan for tomorrow and spend overnight. -
Day 6 Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
From Namche Bazaar, we climb towards the Tengboche hamlet, where climbers or trekker get an opportunity to explore one of the largest monasteries of the Everest region. From Namche bazaar to Tengboche, we will amaze by the mesmerizing views of Mt Ama Dablam along the way. We will cross a suspension bridge on the Dudh Koshi River. Before entering Tengboche, we will cross other villages like Phungi Thanga, Kyangjuma, and Tashinga village. It is about 5 to 6 hours of walk from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche and spends overnight here. -
Day 7 Tengboche to Dingboche
Before leaving Tengboche, we will explore the Tengboche monastery. From Tengboche, we will enter Debuche village and cross the Imja River. Today, we will walk through the woods of conifers, rhododendron, and birch. After crossing the Imja River, we will enter Imja Valley. After Imja valley, we will enter Pangboche, another beautiful village in the Khumbu region. At Pangboche, we will visit the Pangboche monastery. After visiting Pangboche monastery, we will slowly walk towards Dingboche. It is 6 hours of drive from Tengboche to Dingboche and spends overnight here. -
Day 8 Rest day at Dingboche
Today is the 2nd rest day of the Everest expedition. We will explore all around Dingboche. At this day, we will go for a short hiking towards Nagarjun peak. This peak is also known as Nangkartshang peak, Nangkar Tshang and Nagarjoong. It is about 4 hours of hike from Dingboche. After hiking Nagajun peak, we will return to the hotel and take a whole day rest at Dingboche. -
Day 9 Dingboche to Lobuche
Today, the trail is not so difficult. It is about 5 hours of walk from Dingboche, where we have to walk for a very short period, which means lots of time to rest. While trekking at high altitude, it is very important to take rest properly. We will walk down and come across the river before following the steep hill. Before entering Lobuche, we will enter Thukla and have our lunch at Thuklu. After having Lunch at Thukla, we will walk for 2 hours, and we will be at Lobuche. In the evening, you can roam around the village and spend overnight here. -
Day 10 Lobuche to Gorakshep
From Lobuche, we will trek towards Gorakshep, where the trail will be more difficulty. The trail should be underestimated the glacial ridge, rocky, moraines, and short downhill descent are some of the challenges of today’s trek. After 4 to 5 hours of walking from Lobuche, we will be at Gorakshep. At Gorakshep, you will have your lunch, and if you want, you can visit Everest Base Camp. After exploring the Everest Base Camp, return to Gorakshep and spend overnight.
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Day 11-56 Summit Mount Everest
From day 11 to day 56, summiting Mount Everest (8848.86 meters) involves an exhaustive and challenging process of acclimatization, preparation, and technical climbing. After arriving at Everest Base Camp on day 11, climbers spent several days adjusting to the high altitude, preforming initial acclimatization treks, and checking equipment. They gradually move through key Camps (Camp 1, Camp 2, and Camp 3), each progressively higher, as they acclimatize further and prepare for the final summit push. The climbing involves navigating the Khumbu icefall, known for its shifting crevasses, before making their way to Camp 1 and onward through the western CWM. Camp 2 serves as a critical resting point before the climbers face the daunting Lhotse face to reach Camp 3. With each phase, the physical demands grow more severe, and mental fortitude is equally crucial for maintaining focus and determination.
As day 40 approaches, the summit push becomes imminent. The final stretch from Camp 3 to Camp 4 (South Col) is grueling, with temperatures plunging, and the atmosphere thinning dramatically. Climbers often rest at Camp 4 for a final adjustment before making the final push to the summit. Day 50 through day 56 focuses on summiting during the narrow weather window, which is typically in May. The final ascent involves traversing the South Col and passing through the famous Hillary Step, a technical rock climb near the summit. Climbers face extreme conditions, with fierce winds, freezing temperatures, and the risk of altitude sickness, so proper timing, pace, and teamwork are critical. After reaching the summit, climbers are rewarded with unparalleled views of the world, but the descent requires extreme caution, as exhaustion sets in and the risk of injury increase after spending hours at high altitudes. Reaching Everest’s summit and returning safely to Base Camp marks the pinnacle of one of the most arduous mountain-climbing endeavors on Earth.
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Day 57 Clean the Base Camp
Today, we will not start the trekking, because on this day, we will pack up the entire waste material to take with us. -
Day 58 Early morning Kala Patthar hike and trek to Pheriche
After attempting the Mount Everest, we will start the trekking towards Kala Patthar, from where you will enjoy the mesmerizing view of sunrise over the high Himalayan. Once we explore around the Kala Patthar, we will trek towards Pheriche and spend overnight. -
Day 59 Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
From Pheriche, we will slowly start our trekking towards Namche Bazaar. The trail is descending, and you do not need to worry about an uphill climb. It is about 6 to 7 hours of walk and finally reaches Namche Bazaar and spends overnight at this beautiful village. -
Day 60 Namche Bazaar to Lukla
After having breakfast at Namche Bazaar, we will slowly move toward Lukla. On the way to Lukla, we will pass through small villages like Phakding, Cheplung, Thadokoshi, Ghat, and Chhuthawa. After 6 to 7 hours of walk from Namche Bazaar, we will Lukla and spend overnight here.
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Day 61 Fly back to Kathmandu
From Lukla, we will take a short flight to Kathmandu valley. After 30 minutes of flight, we will reach Kathmandu Valley. From a domestic airport, you will directly take to the hotel. In the evening, you can roam around Thamel and spend overnight in Kathmandu.
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Day 62 Extra day in Kathmandu
This day is an extra day if the flights delay due to bad weather on the previous day.
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Day 63 Departure day
The guide will be at the hotel lobby to take you to Tribhuvan international airport. The team member of Kai expedition is also there to see you off and hopes that you will give an opportunity to serve you again.