Everest Itinerary 2012

Itinerary: Everest Base Camp Trek
Thursday 20th September 2012 Sunday 7th October 2012 Please note that while in Kathmandu only some meals will be provided. While on the hike all meals are provided. Meals are identified as follows: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner
Day 1 (Thurs 20th Sep):

Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport. Transfer to hotel and overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2 (Fri 21st Sep):

Trek briefing and preparation day. Overnight in Kathmandu. (B)
Day 3 (Sat 22nd Sep):

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m), approximately 30 minutes. Our trek to Phakding (2640m) starts directly from the airport and will take three to four hours. Overnight in Phakding. (BLD)
Day 4 (Sun 23rd Sep):

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m), approximately 5-6 hours. Namche Bazaar is the main trading village in the Khumbu region. Overnight in Namche Bazzar. (BLD)
Day 5 (Mon 24th Sep):

Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. As part of our acclimatization process we undertake a morning walk, in order to follow the rule of walk high, sleep low. As a group we will head to Syangboche (3800m) where the Everest View Hotel is situated offering (subject to weather) outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Overnight in Namche Bazzar. (BLD)
Day 6 (Tues 25th Sep):

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m), approximately 5 hours. Tyangboche is one of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas, and the first thing that you will see is a big Ghompa (monastery) beneath the peak of Ama Dablam, with Everest looming above, the Nuptse wall to the north, Lhotse and Lhotse Shar to the north east and many more peaks all around you. Tyangboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region. It also has an amazing bakery, offering tempting treats to tired and hungry trekkers. Overnight in Tyangboche. (BLD)
Day 7 (Wed 26th Sep):

Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4410m), approximtely 5 hours. Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stonewalls protecting the crops of barley and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Overnight in Dingboche. (BLD)
Day 8 (Thurs 27th Sep):

Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization and a local excursion. Here you can climb steeply up to Nakartsang Gompa for the rare outstanding view of Mount Makalu (8463m) along with Lhotse, Island Peak, Baruntse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku or head up the Imja Valley to Chhukung, a small summer settlement at 4730m, with fantastic views. It is also the staging place for climbers attempting Island Peak. Overnight in Dingboche. (BLD)
Day 9 (Fri 28th Sep):

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910m) via Dongla (4620m), approximately 6 hours. You will stop at Thukla, for lunch, before continuing for an hour up a steep hill to the top. As you summit the hill you enter a memorial ground of prayer flags and monuments dedicated to climbers who have lost their lives attempting to reach the lofty pinnacles of these majestic mountains. From here you have unrivalled views of Mt. Pumori and other peaks west of Everest. The path then climbs gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the cluster of houses at Lobuche, hidden and sheltered from the wind. Overnight in Lobuche. (BLD)
Day 10 (Sat 29th Sep):

Trek from Lobuche (4910m) to Gorakshep (5140m), approximately 3 hours and then on to Base Camp (5486m), a further 4 hour round trip. The first hours walk is gradual followed by a short 20 minutes climb to the top of the pass. The walk from here follows a rocky moraine path, and as you walk you can see the icy, glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier. After the last rocky moraine dunes, a short downhill walk brings you to Gorakshep on a flat field below Kalapatthar (5,545m) and Mt.Pumori (7,145m). Gorakshep has two teahouses, and it was used as base camp in the early 50's Edmund Hilary expedition to Mt. Everest. You will have lunch and a rest at Gorakshep, and for those who feel up to it, you can walk to your ultimate destination, Everest Base Camp. The walk is strenuous due to the high altitude and thin air and it passes over rocky dunes, moraine and streams. A great view of the Khumbu Icefall awaits you. Overnight in Gorakshep. (BLD)
Day 11 (Sun 30th Sep):

Trek from Gorakshep to Kalapatthar (5545m) for sunrise and down to Pheriche (4243m), approximately 6 hours. At the top of Kalapatthar is a small rocky peak on the southwest ridge of Mt.Pumori, the view from here is beyond the imagination, as Everest looks within a stones throws distance. Between the summit of Nuptse, Lho-la and Lhotse, the panoramic view from this spot is something to cherish, and youll feel the hard climb was worth it, as you get the feeling of being on top of the world. All of the high snow capped giants that dominate, will be all around you. To the south the Khumbu glacier sweeps below you and you can also see Everest Base Camp nestled on its moraine. From here you will head back down to Gorakshep for breakfast and then on to Pheriche. Pheriche is known as the Windy Town and is home to the Himalayan Rescue Association Aid Post, manned by foreign volunteer doctors. HOvernight in Pheriche. (BLD)
Day 12 (Mon 1st Oct):

Trek from Pheriche to Phortse (3810m), approximately 4 hours. The trail descends to Pangboche and then wiggles up and down to Phortse. On the way there is an opportunity to see
wild life in and around the area such as mountain goats, musk deer and many species of Himalayan birds. There are village monasteries in Pangboche and Phortse rich in the cultural heritage of the Sherpa people. The old monastery in Pangboche is believed to have been established during the 16th century and Pangboche village is known to have the highest permanent settlement throughout the year. Overnight in Phortse. (BLD)
Day 13 (Tues 2nd Oct):

Trek from Phortse (3810m) to Khumjung (3790m), approximately 3 hours. The trail here descends for nearly twenty minutes and ascends up steeply for almost one hour to Mongla (4000m). From this spot, you can see the panoramic view of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Konde-Ri and Tawache Peak. The trail then follows an up and down route to Khumjung. Khumjung village is believed to have the largest settlement of the Khumbu region. There is a wellequipped high school and hospital built by the late Edmund Hillary in the 1960s. Not limited to this, the skull of a Yeti is housed in an old monastery. Overnight in Khumjung. (BLD)
Day 14 (Wed 3rd Oct):

Trek from Khumjung to Phakding (2640m), approximately 5 hours. From Khumjung you will head uphill out of the village onto high pastures. From here you will walk across the pastures to Syangboche and then down to Namche Bazaar for lunch. From Namche you will retrace your day 2 route back down to Phakding. Overnight in Phakding. (BLD)
Day 15 (Thurs 4th Oct):

Trek from Phakding to Lukla (2800m), approximately 4 hours. This day the trail gradually ascends back to Lukla. Overnight in Lukla. (BLD)
Day 16 (Fri 5th Oct):

Early morning flight back to Kathmandu taking approximately 30 minutes. Overnight in Kathmandu and end of trek celebration dinner. (B)
Day 17 (Sat 6th Oct):

VSN Projects Day including lunch. (BL)
Day 18 (Sun 7th Oct):

Depart Nepal transfers to airport. (B)
Note: A complete itinerary will be provided to all trekkers. The trek itinerary is a guide only and may be subject to change at short notice. (B.L.D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided)

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