This itinerary brings together two major Everest-region experiences: the journey to Everest Base Camp and an attempt on Lobuche East.
From Lukla, follow the traditional Everest trail through Namche Bazaar and Tengboche to Dingboche. Acclimatization is built into the route before the journey continues higher towards Lobuche and Gorak Shep.The trekking phase includes Everest Base Camp at 5,364 metres and an ascent towards Kala Patthar. The focus then shifts from trekking to mountaineering as the team approaches Lobuche East.
Dedicated technical preparation and a contingency day are included before and around the summit attempt. Lobuche East involves genuine mountaineering terrain and requires appropriate fitness, preparation and respect for changing mountain conditions.
Receive an airport welcome from Himalaya Kingdom and transfer to your hotel.
Meet the expedition team and review the full route. The briefing covers altitude management, safety and climbing procedures, followed by an equipment check.
Continue through Monjo and enter Sagarmatha National Park. Cross the suspension bridges and make the sustained ascent to Namche Bazaar.
Continue through Pangboche and move into the upper Imja Valley to reach Dingboche.
Spend a second night at Dingboche and make an acclimatization hike above the settlement during the day.
Follow the Khumbu Glacier towards Gorak Shep. After a break, continue across glacial terrain to Everest Base Camp at 5,364 m, then return to Gorak Shep.
Make an early ascent towards Kala Patthar for panoramic Everest-region views, subject to conditions. Descend to Gorak Shep and continue back towards Lobuche.
Leave the normal trekking route and approach the climbing camp. The exact location of camp can vary according to conditions and the guide’s operational plan.
Prepare for the summit attempt with practical climbing instruction. Review technical equipment, movement techniques and the summit plan with the climbing guide.
Leave the climbing area and descend through the Khumbu towards Pangboche.
Continue via the Tengboche area and return to Namche Bazaar.
Descend through Monjo and Phakding before completing the final section back to Lukla.
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, subject to weather and flight operations, then transfer to your hotel.
Essential equipment includes trekking boots, warm layers, waterproof clothing, sleeping bag, sunglasses, headlamp, gloves, trekking poles, personal medicines, and appropriate climbing equipment as advised by the expedition team.
