Lobuche and Kyazo Ri Expedition

Welcome to Nepal! Ramdung Expedition representative will meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel in Kathmandu. You can take a rest or if you are arriving earlier, can visit around the city. In the evening we will hold a briefing session regarding your trip and get to know your Nepali trekking companion. We’ll be happy to answer any question you may have.

Kathmandu valley is has fantastic UNESCO world heritages all around. Today after the breakfast, you’ll be visiting Boudhanath Stupa (the largest Buddhist shrines in the world), Pashupatinath (the holiest Hindu temple in the world), Durbar Squares (Palaces and fortresses of medieval Kings). The lifestyle of the Nepalese people, holy sadhus and monks, the fascinating history and the awe- inspiring architecture will be the highlight of this day. You can also buy or rent any needed gear or clothing from trekking/mountaineering shops.

An early morning start takes us to the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35- minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804m). On arrival at the airport guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding (2,610m). After landing we have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sort and load our trekking equipment. Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaunrikharka (2,713m). The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2,550m) it is a short walk to Phakding.

We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering the Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar (considered the Gateway to Everest) is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange services, internet cafes and bakeries. Namche is the biggest town along the Everest trail.

We spend a day in Namche Bazaar in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning air. We will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. We also hike up the Syangboche Airport near the Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.

Morning breakfast fuel us for the trekking to Tengboche which is one of most beautiful place in Khumbu region. Breathtaking view of – Kwangde, thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest begins appearing on the route. We descent to DudhKoshi river for some time and climb along Rhododendron forest. Once arriving in Tengboche, we visit the monastery which is biggest in the region and enjoy the mountain views.

It take around 4 hour to reach Dingboche today. You gradually descend through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb steadily up to the village of Pangboche. As you gradually ascend, you find thick forests as the trail is full of thorny and juniper bushes. A further two and a half hour’s walk brings us to Dingboche.

We start our day with steady climbto Duglha. Here we find memorial stupas dedicated to trekker and climbers who lost their lives in the region. Then we climb to Khumbu Glacier moraine facing many great peaks such as Khumutse, Lingren, Mahalangur himal and pumore. The trail will now be easy until settlement of Lobuche.

The big day on our overall trek arrives today. We start with easy trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep. The succeeding trail to Everest base camp is harder and involves walking to rocky dunes, moraines and glacial debris. We will also approach famous khumbu Glacier and icefall. When reaching Everest base camp in spring, we see lots of tents of climbers attempting Mt. Everest to climb. We’ll spent some time there to see unbelievable views of mountains and take some pictures then head back to Gorekshep after the busy day.

We wake up early in the morning and start to walk to Kalapattar meaning “black rock”. Kalapattar is epic climb, the point to view sensational Himalayan vistas of a life time. The climb is tough but a chance to cherish your dream of viewing highest mountain at one place. We get back to Ghorakshep, take breakfast and head down to Lobuche with easy walking.

We start walking relatively flatter plane. Near Base camp the path gets steep and rocky. We hike forward Lobuche glacier with magnificent view of Ama Dablam, Poklade, Cholatse and other peaks. From base camp, we continue walking on rocky moraine to reach high camp. We set up our camp, take lunch and rest. On afternoon, our guide provide training on technique to climb peak and proper use of the climbing gear to boost your confidence and climbing skills.

We wake up early around 12-1am take breakfast and begin climb. We walk on rock surface up to around 5700m then climb on ice. Depending on condition guide will fix rope and main rope. The summit offers beautiful view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, Cholatse, Ama dablam and many more. Then we get back to base camp.

We trek back to Lobuche joining Everest base camp trail. Just above Lobuche, there is path leading to Dzongla. We walk through crossing stream, wide river bed of streams, uphill to grassy ridge. Kangtenga, Thamserku and Ama Dablam are our constant seen along side. Pheriche village also is visible down in distance. We walk few hours more to reach Dzongla.

Today is long and tough journey all the way up to Gokyo village. We leave westward of Dzongla then catch path leading to Cho la pass. We gain height with captivating view of mountains in Cho la pass where we tie our prayer flags. Then we take path leading down to Thangnak. We have to be very careful as descend through hazardous rock attached is ice. The route brings us to Ngozumpa glacier and from there is short walk to Gokyo.

We head west from Gokyo crossing challenging Renjo la pass of 5435 meter. Continue down all the way to Lungden.

It takes 2 hour downhill walk to reach Thame which is one of the the beautiful Sherpa village of Khumbu. Thame is popular for ancient monasteries and Everest summiteers. From Thame, we head east to reach Mende.

We follow yak trail to enter Kyojo Drangka, isolaged valley south of Kyojo ri. We set up camp between rocky mountain with flat ground on side of river. This place is summer yak pasture as well.

We set up Camp I at 5200m, Camp 2 at 5700m before summiting Kyozo ri peak. On summit day, we get up early morning around 2am.

Return back to base camp after successful climbing. We also clean up base camp before heading back to lukla.

We trek to Namche bazaar for around 6 hours via Mende, Thamo village.

We trace back the same route we started passing through Hillary suspension bridge and through the Sherpa villages. The last day of trek is traditionally completed by party with your trekking crew. All are in happy and celebration mood for accomplishing the great Everest base camp trek. This will also be last day of yours in the mountain.

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu which takes about 35 minutes. We will take an early morning flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu you will be transferred to Hotel. You can rest and relax throughout the day in your hotel.

The journey in the mountains of Nepal comes to an end today ! At last approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight, a representative from Ramdung Expedition will drop you to the airport. (B)