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Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
You will be greeted by the representative of Kai expedition after set foot on Tribhuvan international airport. From an airport, you will directly take to the hotel and check in and take some rest. If you want, you can roam around Thamel. -
Day 2 Sightseeing and Preparation for Climbing
On this day, you will buy all the important and essential climbing gear that you may need for the Kyajo Ri Peak climbing. After buying gear, we will visit UNESCO world heritage sites. We will visit Bouddhanath, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Basantapur, and other UNESCO world heritage sites around Kathmandu. After visiting the UNESCO site, we will be back to the hotel and spend another night. -
Day 3 Fly to Lukla and short trek to Phakding
We will start our trekking by taking a short flight towards Lukla. From Kathmandu, it is just 30 minutes of flight, and you will be at Lukla. At Lukla, we will have our breakfast and slowly start our trekking from Lukla to Phakding. On the way to Phakding, the path goes downwards from the town along the side of the Dudh Koshi River. Before entering Phakding, we will enter small villages like Cheplung, Thadokoshi, Ghat, and Chhuthawa of the Khumbu region. It is 3 to 4 hours of trekking, and we will be at Phakding and spend overnight. -
Day 4 Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today, we will walk towards Namche Bazaar, the largest settlement of the Everest region. Namche Bazaar is also known as the gateway of Everest region trekking. Before entering Namche Bazaar, we will cross suspension bridges and many small villages and walk along the side of the Dudh Koshi River. On this day of trekking, we get an opportunity to enter Sagarmatha National Park, where you will see animals like Himalayan Thar, snow leopard, red panda, and many more. After 3 to 4 hours of walking from Phakding, we will reach Namche Bazaar and spend overnight. -
Day 5 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar
Very early in the morning, we will go for 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. Today is the first rest day of Kyajo Ri Peak Climbing, and 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 Mende
Today, the trail heads west as you will trek up the Bhote Koshi Valley. On this day, the trail leads through the magnificent Himalayan scenery with forests filled with Rhododendron blooms. We will climb steeply for about an hour towards the hamlet of Mende and spend overnight. -
Day 7 Mende to Kyajo Ri Base Camp
From Mende, the trekker will walk through the main trail and the Himalayan yak trail up over a couple of passes to enter the Kyajo Drangka. Along the way, the trekkers get an opportunity to see mesmerizing views of the mountain like Thamserku, Khumbila, Kusum Kangaru, Kwangde, and Pachhermo. After walking 5 to 6 hours from Mende, we will finally be at Base Camp. The team member will set up the tent once we reach Base Camp and spend overnight. -
Day 8 Acclimatization at Kyajo Ri Base Camp
Today, we have a leisure day at the Kyajo Ri Base Camp. During the day, you can learn some technique to climb the peaks. While trekking in the high altitude, it is better to take a rest day to avoid altitude sickness. -
Day 9 Trek from Kyajo Ri Base Camp to Camp I
Today is a little bit challenging, which involves a considerable climb over higher ground where trekkers need pass through the high-altitude steep slopes and rugged mountainous terrains. While walking, you will enjoy scenic landscapes, mountains and a glacial lake. The trail is an upward rocky section with a lot of boulders and rocky slopes. -
Day 10 Acclimatization at Camp I
Another rest day at Camp I. It is better to take a rest at high-altitude to avoid altitude sickness. You can learn some technique to climb the peaks on this day. After learning about how to use climbing equipment and spend overnight in Camp I. -
Day 11 Climb Camp I to Camp II
Very early in the morning, we will start the trekking towards Camp II. Today the trail involves challenging sections, and we will navigate the steep rock and glacier parts of the climb to reach the high-altitude Camp II. Once we have reached Camp II, the team member will set up the tent and spend overnight. -
Day 12 Summit Kyajo Ri Peak and descend back to Camp II
Very early in the morning, we will start our trekking to summit Kyajo Ri peak. On this day, we will summit Kyajo Ri peak. We will climb in the morning because at afternoon the weather is very windy. After summiting Kyajo Ri peak, we will slowly back to Camp II and spend overnight here. -
Day 13 Extra day for climbing
The extra day is for if you do not summit the peak due to bad weather. You can summit on this day. And after summiting the peak, we will return to Camp II and spend overnight. -
Day 14 Trek from Camp II to Kyajo Ri Base Camp
After successfully summiting the Kyajo Ri peak, we will return to Kyajo Ri Base Camp from Camp II. The trail offers a tranquil opportunity to reflect and experience the journey so far. After 7 to 8 hours of walking from Camp II, you will be at Base Camp and spend overnight. -
Day 15 Trek to Namche Bazaar
From Kyajo Ri Base Camp, we will walk back to Namche Bazaar. It is about 7 hours of walking and finally at Namche Bazaar. Before entering Namche Bazaar, you will pass through beautiful villages like Mende and Thame and finally at Namche Bazaar and spend overnight. -
Day 16 Namche Bazaar to Lukla
The 18th day Kyajo Ri Peak is about to end. Today is the last day when we will walk towards 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 walking from Namche Bazaar, we will travel to Lukla and spend overnight here. -
Day 17 Fly back to Kathmandu
From Lukla, we will take a short flight to the 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. -
Day 18 Final departure
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.