Everest Expedition

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01:Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.A representative of Roar Himalaya Adventure heartily welcomes you at Tribhuvan International Airport and takes you to your hotel. Take a rest or wander around the winding streets of Kathmandu. In the evening, we give you the lowdown on your upcoming trek. Overnight at hotel on B&B basis.
  
• Day 02:Expedition Briefing/Document Preparation.We guide you through the process of taking care of getting the proper permits and documents necessary to summit Mount Everest. Then, we brief you on the protocol and procedure of summiting the peak. The excitement begins! Overnight in hotel on B&B basis.
  
  
• Day 03:Fly to Lukla (2840 Meters) and trek to Phakding.Hop on a flight to Lukla from the Kathmandu domestic airport and begin the adventure. On the flight, we see some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. After landing, we begin the foothill journey. Hike through friendly Sherpa villages, their cultivated agricultural fields, Buddhist chhortens and mani walls until we get an awesome view of Kusum Kanguru before arriving in Phakding. Overnight in a teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 04:Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 Meters).A full breakfast gives us power to begin the journey to Namche Bazaar. The lush trail takes us across several suspension bridges, while enjoying amazing views of Thamserku and flowing rivers. Follow along the Dudh Koshi River to reach Monjo and officially enter Sagarmatha National Park. Keep going along the Dudh Koshi and climb with it as it stretches into higher altitude. Wobble across the tallest suspension bridge in the Everest region just before catching our first glimpse of Mount Everest. Trek a little further and reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 05: Acclimatization Day in Namche BazaarToday, we explore the trade and tourism hub of the Everest region. Namche Bazaar is a busy little town, with cafes, guest houses, and trekking gear shops. Stroll the streets as we meander up to Everest Viewpoint Hotel, where there are spectacular views of the Himalayas. Sip a cup of tea at the world’s highest 5-star hotel and then head back to Namche for the night. There are lots of other alternative day hikes in the area, so if you have any other suggestions let us know! Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 06:Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3860m).After breakfast, we start the day. Quickly after leaving Namche, we pass the Sagarmatha Nation Park museum with has an awesome mountain backdrop. Near Phungi Thanga, we reach a junction, and hike up the steep trail (continuing along the EBC trail). The rhododendron and pine forests around us are full of life and fresh air. After a couple more hours, we arrive to Tengboche, where there is a massive monastery – the religious center of the area. The sunset behind from this charming village is something you will never forget. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 07:Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4360m).Today is a yet another wonderful day on the Everest Expedition. We go above the tree line, to become surrounded by pristine mountain peaks. First though, we pass through verdant forests to witness Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam in the distance. Crossing the Imja River to reach Pangboche. Keep going and walk through the Imja Valley before finally climbing to Dingboche, a nice village with lush fields of potato, barley and buckwheat. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 08:Rest day at Dingboche.Dingboche is a great place to spend a day acclimatizing and hanging out. As the climber’s mantra goes, it is best for the body to climb high and sleep low. After breakfast, we start our day hike to Chhukung Valley, about 2 hours slowly uphill. We eat lunch in the Chhukung Valley with mesmerizing views of Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Lhotse and Nuptse. After our wonderful walk, we descend back to Dingboche. Overnight at teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 09:Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4940m).Our bodies quickly get warm in this cold and dry climate. We hike uphill to a small village and then walk for a few hours on a gentle flat trail to Lobuche. The distance between the two villages is short, but in the high altitude we walk a bit slower. After walking with eye-popping views of Tawache and Cholatse peaks, we arrive at our lunch spot in Thukla. It is located on the tongue of the Khumbu Glacier, where a little stream of fresh glacial water flows. After lunch, the trail is steep up to the Everest Memorials. These are monuments of those people who have lost their lives during Everest expeditions. Keep going until reaching Lobuche. The sunset view of Mt. Nuptse is magnificent. Overnight at guest house.
  
• Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5160m).Trek through the boulder fields and barren area up to Gorakshep. If you have time and interest, you can hike higher to Kala Patthar or Everest Base Camp to get a head start on acclimatizing. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 11:Trek to Everest Base Camp (5340m).It is a special and memorable day as we reach the legendary Everest Base Camp. We set up camp and tell you about the upcoming plan. Overnight in tent camp.
  
• Day 12:to 16 : Rest and Preparation.For the next four to five days, we stay at Everest Base Camp and let our bodies acclimatize. During this period, get familiar with the climbing gear and the plan for ascending further. We take some day hikes as well to acclimatize. Overnight in tent camp.
  
• Day 17:to 60 : Climbing period.At last the time comes! The next weeks will be some of the most exciting of your life. It takes a long time to properly acclimatize and prepare our bodies and minds for the ascent. Delicious meals during this period are cooked by the team chef. Each night is spent in our tent under the majestic Himalayan peaks. At this point, all other necessary information is given to you and our gear is double and triple checked. The climbing period is long and drawn out, but this is necessary to have a successful summit attempt. Overnight in a tented camp.
  
• Day 61:to 64 : Trek down to Lukla.After the adventure of a lifetime, we end the expedition by retracing our steps back to Lukla. It is likely that you will be exhausted, but at least the journey down is a breeze compared to the climb up. Overnight in teahouse lodge.
  
• Day 65:Fly back to Kathmandu.Time to leave the magnificent Everest region, which will remain a special place for you. It is hard not to want to come back again after an amazing expedition. The morning flight takes us to Kathmandu, arriving in the morning. Spend the rest of the day exploring, buying some souvenirs, or resting. Overnight in hotel on B&B basis.
  
• Day 66:to 68 : Relax in Kathmandu.The last two or so months will be cherished for the rest of your life! A few final rest days in Kathmandu are much needed after this adventure. Sleep in if you want to, wander the streets, see cultural sights, or buy some keepsakes to remember our country by. Overnight in hotel on B&B basis.
  
• Day 69:Departure.Before your flight, we take you to the airport to say farewell. We hope you had a blast with us and we appreciate you choosing Roar Himalaya Adventure as your Everest Expedition guide! Looking forward to seeing you again.