Day 1 |
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. |
Day 2 |
Explore Kathmandu and preparation for the trek. |
Day 3 |
Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2840 m. / 9317 feet, 30 min.); trek to Phakding (2610 m. / 8562 feet, 3 hours). |
Day 4 |
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m. / 11286 feet, 7 hours). |
Day 5 |
Rest/acclimatization day in Namche. Explore the town. |
Day 6 |
Second acclimatization day in Namche. Optional hike to Syangboche (3900 m. / 12792 feet, 2-3 hours). |
Day 7 |
Trek to Tengboche (3900 m. / 12795 feet, 4 hours). Visit monastery. |
Day 8 |
Trek to Dingboche (4410 m. / 14465 feet, 6-7 hours). |
Day 9 |
Acclimatisation day in Dingboche. |
Day 10 |
Second acclimatization day in Dingboche, with a chance to hike to Pheriche (2 hours. return). |
Day 11 |
Trek to Lobuche (4940 m. / 16207 feet, 5-6 hours) |
Day 12 |
Trek to Gorak Shep (5220 m. / 17126feet, 3 hours). |
Day 13 |
Early morning trek to Kala Patthar (5545 m. / 18188 feet, 2-3 hours). Descend to Dingboche |
Day 14 |
Trek to Chhukung (4700 m. / 15420 feet, 2 hours). Climbing practice and preparation. |
Day 15 |
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (3-4 hours, 5087 m. / 16690 feet) |
Day 16 |
Rest and training day at Island Peak Base Camp. |
Day 17 |
Trek to Island Peak High Camp (5500 m. / 18045 feet, 4-5 hours). |
Day 18 |
Weather permitting, summit of Island Peak (6189 m. / 20305 feet). Return to Chhukung. |
Day 19 |
Trek to Tengboche (4-5 hours). |
Day 20 |
Trek to Namche (4 hours). |
Day 21 |
Trek to Lukla (7-8 hours). |
Day 22 |
Contingency day for second summit attempt, acclimatization en route, or delays at Lukla Airport. |
Day 23 |
Fly to Kathmandu (30 min.) |
Day 24 |
Departure Kathmandu. |