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Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
You will be greeted by the representative of Kai expedition after setting foot on Tribhuvan international airport. From the airport, you will be taken to the hotel and check into the hotel and take some rest. If you want, you can roam around Thamel. -
Day 2 Preparation for peak climbing
Today, on the 2nd at Kathmandu valley, we will prepare for the trip. On this day, you will buy all the important and essential climbing gear which may be needed at this peak climbing. After buying gear, we will visit UNESCO world heritage sites. We will visit Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Basantapur, and other UNESCO world heritage sites around Kathmandu. After visiting UNESCO site, we will be back to hotel and spend another night. -
Day 3 Short flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
On 3rd day after landing in Nepal, we will start our trekking by taking a short flight towards Lukla. From Kathmandu, it is just 30 minutes of flight then, you will be at Lukla. At Lukla, we will have our breakfast and slowly start our trek from Lukla to Phakding. On the way to Phakding, the path goes downwards from the town along the side of 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 Trek to Namche Bazaar
We will walk through dense forest of pine after leaving Phakding. Today, we will walk towards Namche Bazaar which is the largest settlement of 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 Dudh Koshi River. On this day 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 trek from Phakding, we will reach Namche Bazaar and spend overnight. -
Day 5 Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
Very early in the morning, we will go for short hiking toward Everest viewpoint. It is just 2 hours of walk from Namche Bazaar, and we will be at Viewpoint. From viewpoint, we will get a mesmerizing view of the mountain with beautiful natural scenery. After visiting the viewpoint, we will get back to the hotel. Today is the first acclimatization day of Lobuche peak climbing and the entire day is a leisure. While having dinner, the guide will explain about the day plan for tomorrow and spend overnight. -
Day 6 Trek to Tengboche
The trail will go uphill along the valley. From Namche bazaar to Tengboche, we will be amazed by mesmerizing views Mt Ama Dablam along the way. We will cross suspension bridge on the Dudh Koshi River. Before entering Tengboche, we will cross other villages like Phungi Thanga, Kyangjuma, and Tashinga village. On this day, we will also get an opportunity to visit one of the biggest monasteries of Everest region, which is Tengboche monastery. It is about 5 to 6 hours of trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche and spends overnight here. -
Day 7 Trek to Dingboche
Today, we will walk through the woods of conifers, rhododendron, and birch. From Tengboche, we will enter Debuche village and cross Imja River. After crossing Imja River, we will enter Imja valley. After Imja valley, we will enter Pangboche which is another beautiful village in the Khumbu region. At Pangboche, we will visit 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 Acclimatization at Dingboche
We will take 2nd acclimatization day at Dingboche. On this day, we will hike around Dingboche village. From this village, we get a mesmerizing view of Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Island Peak and Makalu. We will visit this beautiful village and after visiting the village, we will go back to the lodge and spend overnight. -
Day 9 Trek to Lobuche
From Dingboche, we will slowly walk towards 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 a proper rest. We will walk descend and comes 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 time, you can roam around the village and spend overnight here. -
Day 10 Trek to Lobuche High Camp
We will Leave Thukla and slowly walk towards north to Lobuche high camp after nourishing breakfast. The guide will help you to use climbing gear because you will gain a substantial height. At high altitude, it is impossible to walk at high altitude without any gear. From Thukla, it takes almost 4 to 5 hours to reach Lobuche High Camp. After reaching Lobuche High Camp, the guide and team members will set up the tent. -
Day 11 Preparation day for climbing
Today, we will take a rest at Lobuche high camp. At High camp, we will learn how to use climbing equipment like crampons, harness, and how to knot the ropes. And the whole day, we will take a rest and save our energy for tomorrow. -
Day 12 Climb Lobuche peak and walk back to High camp
Early in the morning, we will start our trek to summit Lobuche peak. On this day, we will summit Lobuche peak. We will climb in the morning because at afternoon the weather is very much windy. After summiting Lobuche peak, we will slowly back to High camp and spend overnight here. -
Day 13 Extra day for summiting Lobuche peak
If we are unable to summit Lobuche peak due to bad weather on the past day, we will summit today. While trekking and climbing at high altitude, the weather is unpredictable, so extra day is needed in the climbing schedule. After summiting Lobuche peak, we will back to High Camp and spend overnight here. -
Day 14 Trek to Thukla
After spending overnight at High camp, we will take the same route to get into Thukla. It is just 4 to 5 hours of walk and finally at Thukla. After reaching Thukla, we will check in the lodge and if you want, you can roam around the Thukla village and spend overnight. -
Day 15 Trek to Namche Bazaar
From Thukla, we will slowly walk towards Namche bazaar after having a nourishing breakfast. The trail is descending, and you do not need to worry about more uphill climb. It is about 6 to 7 hours of walk and finally reaches Namche Bazaar and spends overnight at this beautiful village. -
Day 16 Trek 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 walking from Namche Bazaar, we will Lukla and spend overnight here. -
Day 17 Flight 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 time, you can roam around Thamel and spend overnight in Kathmandu. -
Day 18 Departure day
The guide will be at the hotel lobby to take you to Tribhuvan international airport. The team members of Kai expedition are also there to see you off and hoping that you will give an opportunity to serve you again.