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ITINERARY
Day 01: Book into hotel in Kathmandu. Evening briefing
Day 02: Relax and explore Kathmandu. Chance to buy last minute supplies.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m). Trek to Phakding (2652m/8k - 3hrs)
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/12k - 5hrs)
Day 05: Rest and acclimatisation day, with optional hikes around Namche.
Day 06: Trek to Khunde-Khumjung (3780m/4k - 2hrs)
Day 07: Trek to Thyangboche Monastary (3860m/12k - 5-6hrs)
Day 08: Trek to Pheriche (4910m/10k - 4hrs)
Day 09: Acclimatisation day. Optional hikes
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4910m/9kms - 4hrs)
Day 11: Trek up the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp (5364m/15kms). Return to Gorakshep for overnight (5140m). (Total 8-9hrs)
Day 12: Morning climb Kala Pathar (5500m) for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Khumbu Glacier and many other peaks (6kms - 4 hrs return). Afternoon trek to Dingboche (4410m/14kms - 5hrs).
Start of climbing portion
Day 13 (01): Trek to Chukhung (4410m). In the afternoon meet climbing instructor and guides; have a briefing; check equipment; AMS lecture. And then camp.
Day 14 (02): Acclimatisation and instructional day. Camp.
Day 15 (03): Acclimatisation and instructional day. Camp.
Day 16 (04): Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5200m). Camp.
Day 17 (05): Summit day. Start at 2 a.m. Return to Base Camp.
Day 18 (06): Extra day to provide a second opportunity to summit Island Peak in case of bad weather or illness. Camp.
End of climbing portion
Day 19: Trek to Phortse village (3680m/12kms - 4-5 hrs)
Day 20: Trek to Namche (3440m/16kms - 6 hrs)
Day 21: Trek to Lukla (2800m/16kms - 6-7 hrs)
Day 22: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 23: Depart for next destination.

INCLUSIONS
- Trekking permits, National Park Entrance and Peak Permit
- All accommodation lodge or tent.
- Domestic Airfares
- 3 nights accommodation in 3 star hotel - Kathmandu
- Trek arrangements with guide, cook and porter/s.
- NMA Registered Climbing Guide for climbing
- Equipment Allowance for climbing guide.
- Service of Instructor and Sherpa Guide for Peak climbing.
- Group climbing equipment: (main rope, pitons, snow bars, etc.)
- Guide and porter insurance.
- Garbage deposit (US$250.00 per group) with NMA
- Sleeping bag, crampons, jacket, fleece inner, insulated mat etc
- Medical Kit Bag on every expedition
- Rescue arrangement and staff insurance
- First aid and eco-trained staff
- Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for porters like Gortex jacket & trousers, trekking shoes / boots, sleeping bag / blanket, woolen hat, woolen gloves, woolen socks, sun glasses etc.
- Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) / Gamow Bag (A life saving device in case of Acute Mountain Sickness) along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
- Peak climbing certificate to the successful climbers
- Climbing clinic at base camp to ensure you know what you are doing on the mountain
- Half day tour of Kathmandu.