Day 1

Arrival Kathmandu -1,350m/4,428ft
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, Expedition to Himalaya will officially greet and meet you at Airport & transfer you to Hotel Vaishali in thamel. You will have leisure time, followed by an evening welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant in Banchhagar. Overnight in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Day 2

Complementary sightseeing.
This morning after breakfast you can have a free day on your own or you can join for complementary sightseeing in Kathmandu. If sightseeing we take to visit the highlights of Kathmandu valley as Kathmandu Durbar square, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. After day sightseeing evening prepare and check the equipments for the expedition and introduce with fellows members, Guide and chances to ask remaining question you may have and briefing about the trip and overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Kathmandu to Lukla (40 min flight) and Trek to Phakding (3-4 hours)-2,652m/8,700ft.
Early morning flight by small twin otter to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft). After final preparations, the trekking starts passing Chaurikharka village, and makes a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530m/8,300ft). The trail follows the precise bank of the Dudhkosi River until camp at Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) is reached. This first day is short for acclimatization reasons. Over night at lodge.

Day 4

Trek to Namche Bazaar (5-6hrs.) -3,440m/11,286ft
The trail cross Dudhkoshi River through a long suspension bridge then trail leads you crossing side by side along the river to Hilary's Suspension Bridge. The trail further climbs from here to Namche Bazaar which is the gate way to Mt. Everest. Overnight in Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft).

Day 5

Rest day in Namche for Acclimatization- 3,440m/11,286ft
This is the day for scheduled 'acclimatization' days. You can spend it taking a day hike to Thame, or take a one and half hours walk up to reach Syangboche or visiting Khunde or relaxing and exploring Namche Bazaar itself. It's the main centre of the Khumbu region and has shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market each Saturday. Over night stay at lo dge in Namche.

Day 6

Namche to Dole-(5 to 6 hours) 4,200m/13,776ft
After stroll around the Namche area, today we refreshed and fairly easy to walk further on. Our walk follows on the gradual trail with few short up and downs overlooking magnificent view of the great giant snow peaks from Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kwangde peak after a pleasant walk of two hours to a small place at Shanasa, from here and trek ascents the left side to Mongla hill and continue down to Phortse Thanga. We serve our lunch at here. Enjoy the walking and further few hours walk ascending will reach at Dole for overnight. A small place with few teahouses and enjoy your night at Dole.

Day 7

Dole to Machharmo-(4 to 5 Hours) 4,470m/ 14,663ft
Firstly, we climb to the scenic ridge above the Dole and the trail climbs via Lhabarma at 4220m to Luza at 4360m. The path is steep in most places as it climbs through scrub to Lhabarma. The trail continues to climb along the side of the valley high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to reach Machharmo at 4410m. It was in Machharmo in 1974 that one of the first Yeti sightings was reported in Khumbu. There are few good condition hotels and good mountain views from Machharmo. Afternoon after reaches and refreshed visit Himalayan rescue association and overnight at he hotel.

Day 8

Machharmo to Gokyo-(3 to 4 hours) 4800m/15,744ft
Today, we climb up to the ridge and can be seen excellent view both down the valley to Khangtega and northern part to the Cho-Oyu (8153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangram at 4390m. We descend to the river bank before beginning the climb up to the terminal moraine of the Ngazumpa glacier. It is a steep climb on the moraine. Afterwards the trail levels out as it follows the valley past a second lake, known as Longponga at 4690m, where you'll have chance to find the Lama Foot prints on a stone. Enjoy the lake view and after an hour walk will reaches at Gokyo valley at 4,750m, on the edge of third lake. There are some few teahouses with comfortable bed room and after lunch explore around the Lakeside and overnight at Hotel.

Day 9

Hike to Gokyo Ri (5,330m/17,483ft), and trek to Thaknak-(5 to 6 hours)4750m/15580ft
This morning hike up the to Gokyo Ri for the breathtaking view of splash a sunrise top of the mountain including Mt. Everest view and many more Himalayan scenery. This will be unforgettable life time memories and enjoy around the top. We have a great memories and stroll back an hours to Gokyo for breakfast. We trek down to Thaknak for the overnight passing through the second lake and walk on the glacier and will reaches at Thaknak.

Day 10

Thaknak to Cho-la Pass (5367m/17604ft) and to Dzongla- (6 to 7 hours) 4,850m/15908ft
Today, we walk in the high passes and one of the tuff days to cross the Cho-la at 5,367 meters height. The pass is not difficult but it is steep and involves a glacier traverse on the eastern side. After crossing the Cho-la pass and reaches at Dzongla for overnight stop at teahouse. It has a very basic dorm room with cozy dining. Enjoy the fantastic view around the high above.

Day 11

Dzongla to Gorakshep-(5 to 6 hours) 5,160m/16,929ft
We continue trek along the moraine of the glacier, with views of Kalapathar and Pumori, before reaching at Lobuche (4910m) for lunch. You'll have good chances for the best view of Mt. Nuptse a front of you walking along the Gorekshep. The trail up to the Gorakshep is rocky and windy but it offers the good view of Pumori and there are beautiful views of the Everest Base camp and glacier with scenic Mountain View. We stop at the Gorakshep and enjoy the night at higher elevation but care with drinks and be sincere with altitude.

Day 12

Trek to EBC (5316m) and back to Gorakshep-(5 to 6 Hours) 5,316m/17,437ft
After the breakfast at Gorekshep we ready for our adventure to the targeted destination and we continues our trek towards the Everest Base Camp and to the Khumbu Ice-fall, the path from here can be misleading, follow the lead Sherpa, every year the trail changes due to the movements of the glacier, the walk is quite strenuous due to the high altitude and thin air, the walk passes through over rocky dunes and moraine and streams, till you reach the base camp. Everest Base Camp is lively with commotion during the high expedition season. It takes 2-3 hrs to get to base camp and after a grand time here retrace the journey back to Gorekshep for the overnight at lodge.

Day 13

Hike to Kalapathar (5,550m/18,204ft) and stroll back to Dingboche-(7 to 8 hours) 4,358m/14,295 ft
Early morning our journey continue steep climb to the top after 2 hour walk on our pace. After reaching the top, you will feel beaming as you achieve the moment that you been dreaming, since the beginning of the journey. Top of Kalapathar is a small rocky peak on the southwest ridge of Mt. Pumori, the view from here is beyond imagination as the Everest looks amazing, the panoramic view from this spot is something to cherish, and you feel its worth the hard climb up to here and to feel at the top of the world, and can be seen to the south Khumbu glacier sweeps below you, and you can also see the Everest Base camp down below on the moraine of Khumbu glacier and lot of picturesque scenery. Re-track to Gorakshep and after breakfast trek down to Dhugla then go straight up the hill from the bridge to reach an upper trail. Staying high above the valley floor, we pass the yak pasture at Dusa to a chorten at the head of the Imja valley. Dingboche is the only place in Khumbu where barley is grown; enjoy the scenery and overnight stop at hotel.

Day 14

Trek to Chhukung (5-6 hours)-4,730m/15,518ft
After breakfast trekking via Khumbu Glacier to Kongma La Base Camp (5,000m/16,404ft) continues ascending to Kongma pass (5,535m/18,159ft) then descending a gradual walks up the Imja Khola valley to Chhukung a small summer settlement. Overnight in Chhukung (4,730m/15,518ft) where you make final preparation for climbing. Over night at lodge.

Day 15

Chhukung to Island Peak Base Camp (3 -4 hours)-5,200m/17,060ft
The path from Chhukung leads fairly steep way climbing south then turning east to the main line of the valley. It then winds along or below the southern flank of the moraine from the Lhotse Glacier. Continue short pleasant walking along a streamside leads to what we call Big -rock. The route to the Amphu Lapcha lies to the southeast. A crisis cross route through the Imja and Lhotse glacier moraines leads to a wide valley flanking the SW side of Island peak. Over night in Island Peak Base Camp

Day 16

Rest day in Island peak base camp (5200m/17,060ft)
You will be taken to natural rock climbing spot for your climbing course before departure to Ascent Island peak summit, a day course will provide excellent opportunities to learn how to use rope, harness, Ice axe, crampons although there is no snow. Overnight in camp.

Day 17

Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp (2-3 hours)-5,600m/18,372ft
You will have move to Island Peak high camp, from where you will climb the Mt. Island peak. The path leads up beyond base camp for several hundred meters before striking off left up the steep hillside. Initially sandy, the path soon turns to grass before becoming boulder strewn. As you climb the hill, you will see that the slope narrows and the path enter a steep rock channel. Overnight in Island Peak High Camp (5,600m/18,372ft).

Day 18

High Camp to Summit Island Peak & back to Chhukung (8-10 hours)-6,189m/20,305ft
Island Peak Ascent (6,189m/20,305ft), from early in the morning will have to climb the rock gully. This is not difficult but there are several short rock steps to climb before you emerge on the right side of the gully. The route then follows a ridgeline, which leads to an exhilarating and exposed traverse onto the snout of the summit glacier. You will need to rope up for the glacier as it contains several crevasses but it leads without difficulty, to a 100m(330ft) snow and ice slope (40-45º) on which the guides will fix a rope. From the top of this slope, 3 rope lengths along a sharp summit ridge lead to the top. After enjoying the summit views you will descend all the way to Chhukung for overnight.

Day 19

Trek to Tengboche (4-5 hours)-3,870m/12,693ft
The trek comes down from chukkung following towards panboche. After this, we take same trails back which are used to trek up. The trail comes all the way down to river. We cross the river and take an hour walk up through the forest to reach Tengboche. And over night at lodge.

Day 20

Trek to Namche (5-6 hours)-3,440m/11,286ft
We take a nice descend walk through forest till to the riverside, across the river and take a walk up towards a big hill for two hours and will have a nice pleasant walk till to Namche. This is same way as we used before. Over night at Namche.

Day 21

Trek back to Lukla (5-6 hours)-2,800m/9,186ft
Today the trail steeply descends to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continues on an easy natural walk to phakding. After a lunch, trail will lead you back to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft). On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax, stretch those sore legs and celebrate the completion of your trek. Reconfirm your flight ticket and over night at lodge.

Day 22

Fly out lukla to kathmandu-1,350m/4,428ft
After an early morning flight to Kathmandu, you'll head to your hotel. Today is a well-earned day to put up your weary feet and gratefully rediscover all of civilization's perks. You could catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights missed during your first day in Kathmandu. Finally there'll be an evening celebration dinner together.

Important Note and Optional Activities:
We will use only professionals climbing Sherpas who already summit around 8000mrs mountains. Your safety is of paramount concern whilst traveling with Expedition to Himalaya (P) LTD. Please note that your trek leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, however as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, the health of member can all contribute to changes the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.