It is the harder, longer, more strenuous road to the bottom of the top of the world. Get to the EBC

through the beautiful valley of Gokyo, and climb the 5300+ meter Gokyo Ri peak doing it. The scenery is

unbeatable, with views of the Everest that are unparalleled even by Kala Patthar.

There are the world’s tallest mountains, the most beautiful blue-green lakes, soaring waterfalls, icefalls,

plant and animal life to pamper your wanderlust, and hearty people, exotic culture, and deep spirituality

to cater to your ‘wonderlust’ during this trek which combines two of the world’s greatest adventures

into one long glorious Himalayan escapade.

The base camp itself is pretty high, at an altitude of 5340m above sea level, and boasts unparalleled

views of the Sagarmatha (the Nepali name for the Everest) and other mountains along with the

incredible Khumbu icefall. The terrain here is oligotrophic and inhospitable, barren and beautiful- a

Shangri-La complete with little Nepali mountain villages, herds of yaks and hearty Nepali people with

their unique traditions.

This is a tea-house trek- which means you will sleep in little village lodges along the route- but it is fairly

strenuous and requires a reasonable level of fitness. The climbs will be at a slow pace, and we will allow

ourselves a couple of days to acclimatize to the high altitudes in the course of our journey.

Day 01: Get here!

Our representative will pick you up at the airport. Get a feel for the streets the first day, absorb the

sights and sounds, or rest at the hotel. We discuss the journey in the evening.

Day 02: Namaste Kathmandu.

Kathmandu, the capital city, boasts an intense mix of cultures and religions unique to Nepal. Turn the

Buddhist prayer wheels at Swoyambhu- the monkey temple, and meet the steady gaze of the Buddha's

eyes at the famous Boudhanath stupa. Experience the valley's olden days at the Kathmandu Durbar

Square- which has remained authentic even as modernization crept in all around it. See Kathmandu,

with your Advout TM guide. (or skip this and fly to Lukla)

Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and we start walking. Lukla - Phakding (2620m)

Flights take off early in the morning in clear weather for Lukla and afford fantastic views of the

mountains.(It is advisable to be seated to the left of the aircraft) Lukla is a beautiful town and boasts

sights of the Kongde and Kongde South mountains. Look around Lukla and start trekking. We spend the

night in Phakding, around three hours away from Lukla on foot.

Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazaar

We head North, on the banks of the Dudh Koshi river (dudh means milk in Nepali and the river owes this

name to its color) which is a white water river considered too dangerous for kayaking, till we enter the

Sagarmatha National Park at Jor Salle. We cross a suspension bridge above the intersection of two white

water rivers (Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi)and get to Namche Bazaar at 3340m, a bustling Sherpa village.

We see the Everest for the first time, on foot, today.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche.

This is high altitude. We allow our bodies to acclimatize today and spend the day walking around

Namche where we can visit the museum -of Sherpa culture, indigenous plant and animal life, and

mountaineering- at the HQ of the National Park. It is advised to walk around the neighboring hillsides to

acclimatize well. It is best to climb high and come back down for the night.

DAY 06: Namche Bazaar to Khumjung

Today's trek takes us to Khumjung at 3810 m. We start by climbing up to the popular airstrip at

Syangboche, above which lies the Everest View Hotel- the site for a proposed deluxe hotel- which boasts

stunning views of the Everest and other high mountains. Khumjung itself is a valley surrounded by

Kongde, Thamserku and the sacred Khumbila mountains. Khumjung has several monasteries, among

which one is famous for the ‘yeti scalp’ it houses. Edmund Hillary, the first Westerner to climb the

Everest, was involved in various social development projects in Nepal, education being one of his key

pursuits. The ‘Hillary School’ is in Khumjung and is worth a visit.

DAY 07: Khumjung to Dole

It’s a trying climb before we get to the top of the Mong La Pass, but the views make it worth it. Flora and

fauna abound on our trek to Dole at 4,110 m.

DAY 08: Dole to Machherma

The steep bushy trail ascends through Laberma to Luza at 4350m and finally to Machherma at 4480m.

The trail makes its way through quaint little villages adorned by views of the Cho Oyu and Thamserku

among other mountains. We spend the night in Maccherma, the last major village before Gokyo.

DAY 09: Machharma to Gokyo

Today sees us walking up a ridge-with-a-view to Pangka, looking at the north face of the Cho Oyu. We

climb down and then up a steep moraine towards the Gokyo valley. The three lakes Longpongo,

Taboche Tso, and Dudh Pokhari will reveal themselves to us in that order. This is a beautiful area set in

beautiful landscape. This day’s a treat for the memory cells. We spend the night in Gokyo at 4800m.

DAY 10: Acclimatization day at Gokyo

It is time for another day to let our bodies catch up with our wanderlust, and the altitude. We stay in the

area, but we definitely don’t sit put. At 5350m, Gokyo Ri is a peak that offers astounding views of the

Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang and Nuptse peaks, (the first five being

8000m+ peaks) as well as the six lakes in the area. Climb it! The Everest stands taller than all its

neighbors, seen from Gokyo. (Unlike from the EBC where Nuptse seems tallest) This place is one of the

little shiny gems on the planet that are undeniably precious and unforgettably beautiful. Get back down

to the gorgeous valley and have a look around.

DAY 11: Gokyo to Thangnak

We’re headed towards Thangnak today, at 4750m, and the trail remains beautifully Himalayan, as we

pass by the Ngozumba Glacier- the longest glacier in the Himalayas.

DAY 12: Thangnak to Dzongla

Today’s a tough day. We start real early, six AM at the latest, and climb up the steep Chola La Pass.

Exercise caution as you traverse the eastern glacier and make your way slowly past the slippery trail. The

Pass is another highlight of the trip- deadly but mesmerizingly beautiful. Today is going to be

spectacular- with the pass and a frozen lake to cross looking at mountains new to the trek- including the

pyramid of the Ama Dablam peak. We spend the night at Dzongla at 4850m- a tiny village with a grand

view.

DAY 13: Dzongla to Lobuche

We walk to Lobuche at 4940m today, a short walk, allowing for some rest.

Day 14: Lobuche to Gorak Shep

We walk uphill through narrow glacier-cut paths along the huge Khumbu glacier to Gorak Shep at

5180m, marveling at the sights of the Everest and Pumori mountains. Walk to Kala Patthar for a

beautiful sunset if you wish to.

Day 15: Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp (5363m) and back

About three hours away from Gorak Shep is our destination - the Everest Base Camp. Drink in the sights

and take the higher route on the leg back to see the great Khumbu icefall going back to Gorak Shep

where we will spend the night.

Day 16: Gorak Shep - Ferutche

Our bodies will appreciate today’s short walk to the beautiful Sherpa village of Ferutche. Rest and

celebrate.

Day 17 : Ferutche to Tyangboche

Today we reach the beautiful Buddhist Sherpa village of Tyangboche. Along with breathtaking mountain

scenery, the village boasts a very old and important Buddhist monastery. A 1989 fire devastated the

famous monastery, but most of its extensive collection of books, paintings, and relics were saved, many

of which are up for display. The Gompa which was completely devastated was rebuilt with the help of

local and international organizations. Relax in this spiritual atmosphere, and laze around the quiet

village. Tomorrow, we start walking back.

Day 18 : Tyangboche - Namche Bazaar

We make our way back to Namche, the prosporous trading village we stayed in earlier during the trek.

Day 19: Namche – Lukla

This is the last day of our trek and a great day to celebrate your accomplishment - the conquest of one

of the greatest treks in the world. Also, this is the final day- a good day to sample the local rice liquor

'chyang' and make merry with the guide and porters.

Day 20: Lukla – Kathmandu

Return to Kathmandu on the scenic flight from Luka, drinking in the last of the great Himalayan sights as

the final day approaches. Relax in one of the many shopping / clubbing areas in Kathmandu

Day 21: Departure

We'll drop you off at the airport, congratulating your success, and quite possibly making plans for your

next trip.

Day 01: Get here!

Our representative will pick you up at the airport. Get a feel for the streets the first day, absorb the

sights and sounds, or rest at the hotel. We discuss the journey in the evening.

Day 02: Namaste Kathmandu.

Kathmandu, the capital city, boasts an intense mix of cultures and religions unique to Nepal. Turn the

Buddhist prayer wheels at Swoyambhu- the monkey temple, and meet the steady gaze of the Buddha's

eyes at the famous Boudhanath stupa. Experience the valley's olden days at the Kathmandu Durbar

Square- which has remained authentic even as modernization crept in all around it. See Kathmandu,

with your Advout TM guide. (or skip this and fly to Lukla)

Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and we start walking. Lukla - Phakding (2620m)

Flights take off early in the morning in clear weather for Lukla and afford fantastic views of the

mountains.(It is advisable to be seated to the left of the aircraft) Lukla is a beautiful town and boasts

sights of the Kongde and Kongde South mountains. Look around Lukla and start trekking. We spend the

night in Phakding, around three hours away from Lukla on foot.

Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazaar

We head North, on the banks of the Dudh Koshi river (dudh means milk in Nepali and the river owes this

name to its color) which is a white water river considered too dangerous for kayaking, till we enter the

Sagarmatha National Park at Jor Salle. We cross a suspension bridge above the intersection of two white

water rivers (Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi)and get to Namche Bazaar at 3340m, a bustling Sherpa village.

We see the Everest for the first time, on foot, today.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche.

This is high altitude. We allow our bodies to acclimatize today and spend the day walking around

Namche where we can visit the museum -of Sherpa culture, indigenous plant and animal life, and

mountaineering- at the HQ of the National Park. It is advised to walk around the neighboring hillsides to

acclimatize well. It is best to climb high and come back down for the night.

DAY 06: Namche Bazaar to Khumjung

Today's trek takes us to Khumjung at 3810 m. We start by climbing up to the popular airstrip at

Syangboche, above which lies the Everest View Hotel- the site for a proposed deluxe hotel- which boasts

stunning views of the Everest and other high mountains. Khumjung itself is a valley surrounded by

Kongde, Thamserku and the sacred Khumbila mountains. Khumjung has several monasteries, among

which one is famous for the ‘yeti scalp’ it houses. Edmund Hillary, the first Westerner to climb the

Everest, was involved in various social development projects in Nepal, education being one of his key

pursuits. The ‘Hillary School’ is in Khumjung and is worth a visit.

DAY 07: Khumjung to Dole

It’s a trying climb before we get to the top of the Mong La Pass, but the views make it worth it. Flora and

fauna abound on our trek to Dole at 4,110 m.

DAY 08: Dole to Machherma

The steep bushy trail ascends through Laberma to Luza at 4350m and finally to Machherma at 4480m.

The trail makes its way through quaint little villages adorned by views of the Cho Oyu and Thamserku

among other mountains. We spend the night in Maccherma, the last major village before Gokyo.

DAY 09: Machharma to Gokyo

Today sees us walking up a ridge-with-a-view to Pangka, looking at the north face of the Cho Oyu. We

climb down and then up a steep moraine towards the Gokyo valley. The three lakes Longpongo,

Taboche Tso, and Dudh Pokhari will reveal themselves to us in that order. This is a beautiful area set in

beautiful landscape. This day’s a treat for the memory cells. We spend the night in Gokyo at 4800m.

DAY 10: Acclimatization day at Gokyo

It is time for another day to let our bodies catch up with our wanderlust, and the altitude. We stay in the

area, but we definitely don’t sit put. At 5350m, Gokyo Ri is a peak that offers astounding views of the

Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang and Nuptse peaks, (the first five being

8000m+ peaks) as well as the six lakes in the area. Climb it! The Everest stands taller than all its

neighbors, seen from Gokyo. (Unlike from the EBC where Nuptse seems tallest) This place is one of the

little shiny gems on the planet that are undeniably precious and unforgettably beautiful. Get back down

to the gorgeous valley and have a look around.

DAY 11: Gokyo to Thangnak

We’re headed towards Thangnak today, at 4750m, and the trail remains beautifully Himalayan, as we

pass by the Ngozumba Glacier- the longest glacier in the Himalayas.

DAY 12: Thangnak to Dzongla

Today’s a tough day. We start real early, six AM at the latest, and climb up the steep Chola La Pass.

Exercise caution as you traverse the eastern glacier and make your way slowly past the slippery trail. The

Pass is another highlight of the trip- deadly but mesmerizingly beautiful. Today is going to be

spectacular- with the pass and a frozen lake to cross looking at mountains new to the trek- including the

pyramid of the Ama Dablam peak. We spend the night at Dzongla at 4850m- a tiny village with a grand

view.

DAY 13: Dzongla to Lobuche

We walk to Lobuche at 4940m today, a short walk, allowing for some rest.

Day 14: Lobuche to Gorak Shep

We walk uphill through narrow glacier-cut paths along the huge Khumbu glacier to Gorak Shep at

5180m, marveling at the sights of the Everest and Pumori mountains. Walk to Kala Patthar for a

beautiful sunset if you wish to.

Day 15: Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp (5363m) and back

About three hours away from Gorak Shep is our destination - the Everest Base Camp. Drink in the sights

and take the higher route on the leg back to see the great Khumbu icefall going back to Gorak Shep

where we will spend the night.

Day 16: Gorak Shep - Ferutche

Our bodies will appreciate today’s short walk to the beautiful Sherpa village of Ferutche. Rest and

celebrate.

Day 17 : Ferutche to Tyangboche

Today we reach the beautiful Buddhist Sherpa village of Tyangboche. Along with breathtaking mountain

scenery, the village boasts a very old and important Buddhist monastery. A 1989 fire devastated the

famous monastery, but most of its extensive collection of books, paintings, and relics were saved, many

of which are up for display. The Gompa which was completely devastated was rebuilt with the help of

local and international organizations. Relax in this spiritual atmosphere, and laze around the quiet

village. Tomorrow, we start walking back.

Day 18 : Tyangboche - Namche Bazaar

We make our way back to Namche, the prosporous trading village we stayed in earlier during the trek.

Day 19: Namche – Lukla

This is the last day of our trek and a great day to celebrate your accomplishment - the conquest of one

of the greatest treks in the world. Also, this is the final day- a good day to sample the local rice liquor

'chyang' and make merry with the guide and porters.

Day 20: Lukla – Kathmandu

Return to Kathmandu on the scenic flight from Luka, drinking in the last of the great Himalayan sights as

the final day approaches. Relax in one of the many shopping / clubbing areas in Kathmandu

Day 21: Departure

We'll drop you off at the airport, congratulating your success, and quite possibly making plans for your

next trip.