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Day 01 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 02 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. -
Day 03 Short flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
From Kathmandu, we will take a flight towards Lukla, which is considered as the world adventurous airport. About 30 minutes of flight from Kathmandu, we will be at Lukla. Once we reach Lukla, we will meet expedition team and the potters and start the 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 and spends overnight here. -
Day 04 Phakding to Namche Bazaar
We will along the Dudh Koshi River after leaving Phakding. Along the way to Namche Bazaar, we will cross and re-cross the rapid Imja Khola. 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 and spend overnight at beautiful Sherpa land. -
Day 05 Rest day at Namche Bazaar
Today, we will take our rest day. 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 06 Namche Bazaar to Deboche
Along the way, we will walk the glacial water of Dudh Koshi River with a mesmerizing view of mountain including Mt Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Thamserku. We will also pass through the colorful forest of rhododendron flowers. Before entering Deboche, we will pass through the Tengboche monastery, the largest monastery in the Everest region. -
Day 07 Deboche to Dingboche
From Deboche, we will trek toward Dingboche. It is a little more challenging as the elevation gain is greater than the previous two days. Today, we will cross Imja Khola, and after crossing 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.
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Day 08 Rest day at Dingboche
Today is the 2nd day rest day of the Lhotse expedition at Dingboche. 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 09 Dingboche to Lobuche
After having breakfast, we will slowly trek towards Lobuche. From Dingboche, we will walk to Dugla and walk through the steep moraine of Khumbu glacier. 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. -
Day 10 Lobuche to Gorakshep
From Lobuche, we will trek to Gorakshep. Along the way, you get to see wonderful yaks grazing on the pasture at Gorakshep. Before entering Gorakshep, we will enter Khumbu glacier and Changri Nup glacier. After crossing both glaciers, continue to walk towards Gorakshep and spend overnight. -
Day 11-49 Climbing period
Summiting Lhotse, the fourth-highest mountain in the world, typically takes several weeks due to the intense physical and logistical challenges involved. From day 11 to day 49, climbers move through a carefully structured series of stages. After arriving at base camp, teams begin an acclimatization rotation, which includes ascending to higher camps and then descending back to lower camps to allow the body to adjust to the altitude. This phase involves climbing through the perilous Khumbu icefall, navigating crevasses, and making their way up to Camp 1 (at around 6000 meters), Camp 2 (6400 meters), and eventually Camp 3 (7200 meters) as part of their acclimatization process. These rotations are vital to prevent altitude sickness and ensure the team can survive the thinning air at higher altitudes.
By the time climbers are ready for the final push, they have spent over a month on the mountain, establishing camps and gathering the strength and acclimatization necessary for the summit. After reaching Camp 3, the final summit attempt begins from Camp 4, which sits at the notorious South Col, at approximately 8000 meters. The last ascent to the summit involves a challenging ridge and steep snow slopes, often in very cold and windy conditions. Climbers face a series of technical sections, including the “Lhotse Face” and the final push toward the summit ridge. Success requires not only physical endurance but also mental fortitude, as the climbers have to navigate this demanding terrain with the risk of avalanches and extreme weather, and it typically culminates in a brief but rewarding moment at the peak before the descent begins.
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Day 50 Clean up the Base Camp
After successfully summiting the Lhotse expedition, we will collect all the garbage produced during the expedition period. The place must be cleaned up to protect the environment.
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Day 51 Lhotse base camp to Pheriche
Once we have successfully summited the Lhotse, we will trek back to Pheriche. After walking for 6 to 7 hours of walking from Lhotse Base Camp, we will be at Pheriche and spend overnight.
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Day 52 Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
From Pheriche, we will trek back to Namche Bazaar. Along the way to Namche Bazaar, we will walk through the beautiful trail full of rhododendron forest. 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.
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Day 53 Namche Bazaar to Lukla
From Namche Bazaar, we will walk to Lukla. Today is the last day of the Lhotse expedition. On the way to Lukla, we will pass through small villages like Phakding, Cheplung, Thadokoshi, Ghat, and Chhuthawa with mesmerizing views of the mountain. After 6 to 7 hours of walking from Namche Bazaar, we will reach Lukla and spend overnight here.
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Day 54 Fly back to Kathmandu
According to the flight schedule, we will leave Lukla, and from Lukla, we will take a flight towards Kathmandu. Once we have reached Kathmandu, you will direct the guide to the hotel and spend overnight. -
Day 55 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 56 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.