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Ctss Climbing The Seven Summits

Arrive in KTM at any time; our team will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Today is a pure arrival day; relax and shake off the jetlag

Day 1: Arrival Day

We meet for breakfast at the hotel before the guides conduct gear checks and give a trip briefing. The afternoon is free for you to explore Kathmandu.

Day 2: Guide Briefing and Gear Check - Kathmandu

We fly into the famous Lukla airport, before beginning our trek in earnest. Today we trek to Phakding on the river. Teahouse accommodation

Day 3: Fly to the Khumbu | Trek to Phakding

We tackle the infamous Namche Hill to the Sherpa Capital of Namche Bazaar

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar

We do a gently acclimatization hike above Namche and allow our bodies to play catch up. Free afternoon to explore the town.

Day 5: Rest/Acclimatize in Namche

We continue our trek up the Khumbu to Tengboche, arriving at one of the world's most famous monasteries where climbers will receive the High Lamas blessing for a safe and successful Everest climb

Day 6: Trek to Tengboche

We climb up above Tengboche, looking down on the monastery that we will visit in the afternoon to receive a blessing from the monks.

Day 7: Rest/Acclimatize in Tengboche

We continue our trek, climbing high above the vegetation line to the outpost of Pheriche.

Day 8: Trek to Pheriche

We climb high above Pheriche, getting spectacular views of Ama Dablam and the surrounding Himalayas. In the afternoon, we visit the Himalayan Rescue Association medical center where the doctors give us a high-altitude medicine seminar

Day 9: Rest/Acclimatize Pheriche

We get off the beaten tourist trail and have our first night under the stars at Lobuche East Base Camp. A 6000m peak that the Everest climbers summit as a warm up round and to shake out their skills before heading to Everest

Day 10: Trek to Lobuche Base Camp

Today we have the option of scrambling up and hiking to Lobuche High Camp, which boasts some of the best views of the trek and is great for our acclimatization before descending back to Lobuche Base Camp for the night.

Day 11: Acclimatization hike to Lobuche High Camp

The last town on the trail - Gorakshep, is our last stop before we hit Everest Base Camp.

Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep

Today, we trek all the way to Everest Base Camp. We don't stop at Trekkers Rock (like 99% of trekkers do) but continue on into the heart of Base Camp, where the true action is. Being part of a summit climbing expedition team means we can sleep in the tents on the glaciers with the climbers!

Day 13: Trek to Everest Base Camp Proper!

This morning, we have the opportunity to partake in a beginner-friendly ice climbing clinic on the lower part of the Khumbu Glacier below the famous icefall. We experience what it is to be an Everest climber! This afternoon, we take a gentle walk and enjoy the facilities Base Camp has to offer, like the world's highest cafe, and play the world's highest game of Ping Pong in the Big House!

Day 14: Everest Base Camp Explore & Ice Climbing Clinic

Waving goodbye to Base Camp, we set out early to climb Kala Pattar. From the summit, you can see Everest in its entirety, and it is a great photo opportunity. We trace our steps back to Pheriche for the night.

Day 15: Kala Pattar & Descend to Pheriche

Leaving early, we trek from Pheriche back to Namche. Celebrate with a pint at the world's highest pub!

Day 16: Descend to Namche

We drop back down Namche Hill, along the river, and then up to Lukla, ready to fly in the morning.

Day 17: Descend to Lukla

Today, we fly Lukla back to Kathmandu. CTSS covers 1x night of accommodation back in Kathmandu

Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu

We add a contingency day in case of weather delays on the trek or flying in and out of Lukla.

Day 19: Contingency

It's time to bid farewell and fly home. Our team will transport you back to KTM airport. You can book your flight for any time today.

Day 20: Fly Home

Everest Base Camp (Nepal)

Everest Base Camp Trek

Today is all about arriving in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Meet your team and get settled into your hotel.

Arrival in Kathmandu

Today is your free day in the historical city of Kathmandu—we encourage you to explore it! You and your team will also obtain climbing permits. Have dinner together with your team, get to know each other, and have a briefing.

Kathmandu

The trek begins by flying into Lukla. This is a 35-minute flight serving you scenic views from the air. Once you arrive here, it’s all trekking going forward. The trail will take you through mountain villages, suspension bridges, and forests all the way to Phakding, where you’ll stay overnight.

Lukla — Phakding

After a hearty breakfast, start your trek to Namche Bazaar. You can expect similar scenery from yesterday, passing through verdant mountains, suspension bridges, and over rivers. Get to Namche, a historic trading center of the Khumbu region, and spend the rest of the day here.

Trek to Namche Bazaar

This is your rest and acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Often called the “Gateway to Everest”, this small town has everything from Tibetan artifacts to delicious food and trekking equipment. Apart from exploring the unique town, this day also serves to let your bodies acclimatize to higher altitudes.

Acclimatization in Namche

Continue walking through the Himalayan wilderness. On the trek to Tengboche, you’ll see incredible views of Lhotse and Everest. Once you reach Tengboche, a small alpine valley, settle in as you’ll be spending one extra day here.

Hike to Tengboche

Here you’ll find one of the most famous monasteries in Nepal—a large Tibetan Buddhist center in the Khumbu area. A visit to the monastery will deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Sherpas. You can also enjoy the daily morning and evening praying ceremony.

Acclimatization in Tengboche

Today’s trek takes you to Pheriche, a charming village dwarfed by towering peaks surrounding it. This is an important acclimatization stopover, so you’ll spend day 9 here as well.

Trek to Pheriche

Before continuing onto the Lobuche Base Camp, take an extra day in Pheriche to acclimatize and rest.

Acclimatization in Pheriche

After a good rest in Pheriche, continue onto Lobuche Base Camp. Lobuche is a small Himalayan village with only a few teahouses.

Arrive at Lobuche Base Camp

Departing from Lobuche Base Camp, move forward along the Lobuche Glacier and enjoy the stellar views surrounding you. You will reach the Lobuche High Camp, cache your gear there, and descend back to base camp for the “climb high, sleep low” approach. You will also have a climbing skills clinic. Tomorrow, you’ll get back to High Camp.

Hike to Lobuche High Camp & Skills Clinic

Today, you’re moving to Lobuche High Camp, gaining another 2,000 ft. The climb is moderately steep and well marked, with few difficulties other than carrying a pack at altitude. Once there, get some rest. Tomorrow, you’ll take a rest day before pushing for the summit.

Move to Lobuche High Camp

Acclimatize with a foray out of high camp on the lower slopes of the summit ascent route to familiarize yourself and brush up your skills. As the sun goes down, head to bed early in preparation for summit day.

Acclimatization at Lobuche High Camp

Wake up early for an alpine start and move towards Lobuche East. After working your way to nearly 20,000 ft on the ridge, you’ll be standing on top of the dramatic peak of Lobuche East, a shoulder peak of Lobuche. You’ll be surrounded by spectacular views of the Everest Massif and the Khumbu Valley. Descend all the way to Lobuche Base Camp for your final night in that camp.

Summit Lobuche

Today’s the day—you’ll finally reach the Everest Base Camp! Unlike many other tours, once you reach Base Camp, you won’t have to go back to the valley. You’ll get to stay in the actual Base Camp itself and get to know the climbing community. Explore the camp and the surrounding areas, marveling at the mighty peaks around you.

Reach Everest Base Camp

Today, you can explore the camp, and you have the option to partake in a beginner-friendly ice climbing clinic on the Khumbu Glacier below the famed icefall. Before heading down the valley, you have one final night at Base Camp Proper.

Explore Base Camp

Prior to going down the mountains, follow the trail to Kala Patthar. This is a stellar lookout point with soaring views over Everest and the Khumbu Icefall. Continue towards Pheriche.

Climb Kala Patthar and descend to Pheriche

Descend back to Namche Bazaar. If you’ve had your eye on some Tibetan artifacts, this is a great chance to collect some souvenirs.

Trek to Namche

The final step of your Everest Base Camp trek is returning back to Lukla. Explore this tiny Himalayan settlement and the surrounding area.

Trek to Lukla

Departing from Lukla, a plane will take you back to Kathmandu. Settle into your hotel for the night and get a good night’s sleep.

Fly to Kathmandu

Have breakfast and pack up—it’s time to leave this wondrous country. If you’d like to stay longer, simply ask your guides for some recommendations, or they can even help you with extra hotel arrangements!

Depature

Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition including contingencies days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.

Contingency Day

Lobuche

Lobuche East + Everest Base Camp Trek

Alpine Ramble

SummitClimb

Everest Basecamp trek

Christmas and New Year Everest Basecamp trek

Asiana Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.

Everest Base Camp Trekking

Bold Himalaya

Our helicopter journey begins at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. As we fly, we'll see Nepal's stunning beauty: snowy mountain ranges, glaciers, and lakes feeding into rivers. We'll also notice three different types of land formations. When we enter the Everest region, excitement takes over as we witness breathtaking views. This scene will stay with us forever, so don't forget to bring a camera or phone to capture these unforgettable moments.

Helicopter Tour: Kathmandu to Everest's Beauty

Kala Patthar

Everest View Trek

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

Black Diamond Expedition

Upon arrival in the Kathmandu Airport (TIA), you will be welcomed and greeted by our representative and then transferred to the hotel. After check-in, you can either rest or hang around in the city, as it all depends on your interests.

Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 1,300m/4264 ft

Arrive in Kathmandu

We take an early morning regular flight to Lukla by a Twin Otter plane which is where all Everest treks begin. We meet the rest of our team in Lukla and start trekking from there. We walk on a trail that gradually descends to Cheplung village from where we get a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From here, we gradually descend until Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.

Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 2,651m/8,700ft
Trek Duration: 3- 4 hrs
Flight Duration: 40 mins

Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding

Our trail passes through a pine forest and we continue our walk on the trail that goes up north through the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages before reaching the entrance of the Everest National Park. After entering the park, we ascend on a steep trail with incredible views. Ascending further, we reach Namche Bazaar which is the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 3,440 m/11,280 ft
Trek Duration: 5-6 hrs

Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Spending one more day in Namche Bazaar will help us get used to the high altitude and thinning oxygen in the air. We tour the primary town of the Everest or Khumbu region which has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. We can hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village. Today we also visit the Hillary School and a monastery which houses a yeti scalp! Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast

Namche Bazaar: Rest day

This segment of the trek includes the famous descent to the Dudh-Koshi River and the equally famous ascent along the rhododendron forests to Tengboche. While descending the Dudh Kish River, we enjoy the views of mountain tops like Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. Upon reaching Tengboche, we visit Tengboche monastery largest monastery in the region and soak in the views of Everest, Ama Dablam and other peaks. Overnight in Tengboche.

Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 3,870m/12,694ft
Trek Duration: 5 – 6 hrs

Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

We descend and trek through forests filled with a variety of lush trees – birch, conifers and rhododendrons. This journey again rewards us with tremendous views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The picturesque trail dips down to Devuche, crosses the Imja River and takes us to Pangboche. The upper Pangboche trails reward us with a more pristine view of the Himalayas and the Pangboche Monastery. The trek moves ahead towards the Imja Valley, Lobuche River and ultimately begins climbing up to Dingboche. Overnight at Dingboche.

Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 4,360 m/14,300 ft
Trek Duration: 5 – 6 hours

Tengboche to Dingboche

Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. The village is beautiful with an array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold wind and grazing animals. We spend a day at Dingboche for acclimatization. We take day hikes to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache and Ama Dablam.

Meals: Breakfast

Dingboche: acclimatization

We start the day with a gradual climb to Duglha at the end of the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. From here, we climb up a steep trail to Chupki Lhara, where we find an array of stones with prayer flags used as memorials to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer) and 10-time Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepali mountain guide) who perished on a mission to climb Everest. Next, we continue to the Khumbu Glacier moraine and find ourselves facing several great peaks – Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. The trail then eases off as we follow the valley to Lobuche. Overnight in Lobuche.

Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 4940 m/16,207 ft
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours

Dingboche to Lobuche

We take the trail to Everest Base Camp through the once vast Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, we come across the Indian army mountaineers’ memorials. The path from here can be misleading; hence, it is important that we follow our lead Sherpa diligently. The walk is strenuous due to thin air in the high altitude. We pass through rocky dunes, moraine and streams before reaching the Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching the Everest Base Camp, we see tents of mountaineers that stand out in bright colors against the monotony of gray surroundings (especially in the spring). Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori are the mountains we can view from the base camp. We get back to Gorak Shep for a good night’s rest. Overnight in Gorak Shep.

Meals: Breakfast
Max Altitude: 5,364 m/17,594 ft
Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs

Lobuche to Gorak Shep , visit Everest Base Camp

You'll set off early to catch the sunrise over Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse Tower, with Everest slowly revealing itself. Kalapatthar at 5,545m offers an up-close, stunning 360-degree view of Mt. Everest, perfect for capturing photos and soaking in the panorama.

Those heading to Everest Base Camp start with an early breakfast for the longer hike. Afterward, a descent to Gorak Shep precedes a helicopter ride to Lukla. Flying over the culturally significant Gokyo Lake is a serene experience before settling in for the night in Lukla.

Meals: Breakfast
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours

Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar, back to Gorak Shep, fly to Lukla by Helicopter

We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. After reaching Kathmandu, we can take a rest or do some souvenir shopping. If we want to explore any other areas of Kathmandu, we may do that today. Our guides can help you with both souvenir shopping or sightseeing. There will be a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you are free till departure time. If you have more time, you can go shopping or go sightseeing around Kathmandu. Approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight, a representative drops you off at the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Final departure

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