Itinerary
Route
Meeting in Kathmandu, we will take the South Col route up the mountain through Nepal, eventually reaching the top of the world at an altitude of 29,035′.
| Day | Date | Itinerary |
| 1-2 | Mar 18-21 | Depart USA & arrive Katmandu; most climbers and trekkers fly via THAI airlines from LAX; cross International Dateline; overnight Bangkok |
| 3 | Mar 22 | Free day; sightseeing |
| 4 | Mar 23 | Free day; explore Kathmandu’s rich and diverse culture; final packing and shopping; welcome dinner |
| 5 | Mar 24 | Fly to Lukla in STOL aircraft or helicopter; meet trek staff and hike to Phakding |
| 6 | Mar 25 | Hike to Namche Bazaar at 11,300 ft.; explore Namche’s village and markets |
| 7 | Mar 26 | Acclimatization day in Namche; relax and explore the village |
| 8 | Mar 27 | Contingency Day / Rest / Acclimatization. Possible hike to Thame |
| 9 | Mar 28 | Climb to Tengboche; vistas of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam |
| 10 | Mar 29 | Acclimatization day in Tengboche; visit Monastery, attend ceremonies |
| 11 | Mar 30 | Hike via Pangboche to Dingboche at 14,450 ft. |
| 12 | Mar 31 | Acclimatization day in Dingboche; day hike up the Imja Khola to Chukung |
| 13 | Apr 1 | Hike to Pheriche; visit high altitude research and medical center |
| 14 | Apr 2 | Ascend to Lobuche; trail passes through the Sherpa memorial |
| 15 | Apr 3 | Hike glacial moraine to Gorak Shep, the last outpost en route to Base Camp |
| 16 | Apr 4 | Acclimatization day in Gorak Shep, day climb of 18,300 ft. Kala Pattar |
| 17 | Apr 5 | Hike to Base Camp; establish Base Camp |
| 18-73 | Apr 6 – May 31 | Schedule TBD |
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