Welcoming you to the Tribhuvan International Airport, one of the representatives of Aiming Adventure pick you up and transfer you to the hotel that is booked for you. When you arrive at a hotel, you can be refresh. Then, the company manages a discussion for introducing you to trek members and briefing about formalities and services that the company offers. After that, the company joins you at the welcome dinner at one of the popular restaurant, where you can enjoy with ethnic dance, music, and Nepali food. In case, if your arrival is delayed due to any reason, every schedule managed for today will be organized for the following day. 

As we know there are several tourist places which are categorized under the list of World Heritages. Mainly we take you to the temple of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and the Kathmandu Durbar Square, where the company will take you for sightseeing. These places represent the Hindu’s and Buddhist’s religion and cultures. Our visit to them actually begins after the breakfast. After relishing the magnificent views of those enlisted heritages, we will get back to the hotel late afternoon. After refreshment the while, we will make our final preparation, packing clothes, trekking gears, jacket, boots, sleeping bags etc. which are most needed during our trek. The night will stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, we are destined to make the flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding. Accordingly, we are taken to the Tribhuvan International Airport for ensuring our flight to Lukla early in the morning. Approximately, 30 min flight will land us at the Lukla Airport. Arriving at Lukla Airport, you are welcomed by other crew members awaiting our arrival, and then you are introduced to them. Meanwhile, your luggage is prepared for the porters. When everything is fully ready, your real trekking of the trip begins aiming to reach Phakding. From Lukla Airport, crossing some settlements; for instance, Chheplung, Thado Koshi, Ghat, and finally Phakding. It generally consumes three hours of time for little up and downhill trek to reach Phakding. On reaching Phakding, you can be refresh and rest for a while. Then, your team leader takes you for a short hiking around the Phakding village. We will spend the night at a lodge in Phakding.

As we are scheduled to reach Namche Bazaar, we follow the trail along the Dudh Koshi River through small villages. Heading through rhododendron forests, we aim to reach Monjo Valley, an entry gate to the Sagarmatha National Park. When we are nearby the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, our team leader takes care of necessary formalities for entering the park. Entering into the park, we need to head down vertically from the hill to arrive the suspension bridge. Then, leaving National Park behind, we move forward to Jorsale that takes us half an hour. At Jorsale, we take our lunch. After resting for a while, we head up towards Hillary Bridge through pine and rhododendron forests which normally take two hours of time. From Hillary Bridge, around two hours of ascending takes us to Namche Bazaar. It is a storehouse of different panoramic views of natural and cultural heritage. Just making a few hiking around this place, we rest for today for the purpose of tomorrow’s acclimatization. We spend the night at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Today is the finest and pleasurable moment because we do have acclimatization at Namche Bazaar. The more we hike up, the more we get to suffer from high altitude and thinning air. Therefore, to get rid of those problems, we keep ourselves busy hiking around its highlighted areas. Firstly, we hike up around the National park museum, Everest view hotel, Syngboche, Khumjung Hillary School and Longest Mani Walls are major destinations. After relishing and taking those magnificent views, we return to a lodge and spend the remaining time with crew members and exploring the market which is the biggest of the Khumbu region. Tonight, we spend the time at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Tengboche is the destination set for the day. From Namche Bazaar, we need to move forward across the Dudh Koshi River, crossing the settlement of Kynagjuma. On the way, we enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Through our gradual and tireless efforts, we reach Sanasa which is a junction of Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp. Then, our one-hour continuous walk down takes us to Phungi Thanga, where we take our lunch. Again our two hours of ascending from Phungi Thanga takes us to Tengboche. We are greeted by Tengboche Monastery at Tengboche. Tengboche Monastery heals our tired muscles with great relief. With getting a soothing feeling of Panorama, we get back to a lodge and spend the night there.

Today, we are scheduled to reach Pheriche. Having breakfast early in the morning at Tengboche, we hike down towards Deboche through rhododendron forest. Then, we hike up towards Chaturje, passing the villages of Debuche, Mailingo for crossing the bridge over Imja River. After that, a few ascents from after crossing the bridge takes us to Pangboche. After half an hour walk on the flat trail from Pangboche, we reach to Somare. After half an hour walk we encounter a junction of moving towards Island Peaks and Everest Base Camp. We leave the right trail of Island peak and follow the way of Everest Base Camp targeting towards Pheriche. From junction following the trail of Pheriche Pass, we hike up towards Pheriche. On reaching Pheriche, we hike around its village. Tonight, we spend the time at a lodge in Pheriche.

Today is the day of acclimatization in Pheriche for the purpose of exploration and our adjustment as per the changes of climate. Instead of resting, we hike up to the Nagarjuna hill just behind the Pheriche. On the way to climbing, we will be offering magnificent views of towering peaks and small Dingboche settlement. At the top of the ridge to relish the mesmerizing views of some towering peaks: for instance, Mt. Ama Makalu, Mt. Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar, and the Island Peak. Along with viewing mountains, we stroll around the Tokyo Medical University Clinic. Moreover, we spend the time with local people for exploring their lifestyles. We spend the remaining time for relaxing and preparing our muscles further climb ahead. Tonight, we stay at a lodge in Pheriche.

Lobuche is the destination set for the day. From Pheriche, we hike up towards Dughla, crossing the settlement of Phulangkarpo. From Dughla, we hike up through a tough rocky path until we reach the Dugla pass. This place is especially known for memorials of Sherpas and climbers- American mountaineer, Scott Fisher and Nepalese guide Babu Chhiri Sherpa- who died on the Everest. Then, we continue the trail through Khumbu Glacier facing several great peaks including Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. Late afternoon we will climb for a while for the purpose of acclimatization and to see the Khumbu Glacier. Tonight, we stay at a lodge in Lobuche.

Today, we are destined to reach Gorak Shep and visit around Everest Base Camp. From Lobuche, after having breakfast early in the morning. We head up towards Gorak Shep along the Khumbu Glacier. On the way, we pass Pyramid, Lobuche Pass, and we finally reach to the confluence of three glaciers named Changri Nup, Changri Shar, and Khumbu. Then, arriving at Gorakshep, we take our lunch. After our short rest, we again hike up towards Everest Base Camp. On reaching Base Camp, we can view spectacular scenes of Mt. Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, and Nuptse, the view of Changri Nup, Changri Shar, Khumbu Glacier, and north ridge of Mt. Everest. After relishing and taking photos of those views, we return back to Gorak Shep and stay the night at a lodge.

Today, we are destined to reach Kalapatthar as it is the best and highest vantage point of viewing ranges of Everest region. We need to reach there early in the morning to relish sunrise view from Kalapatthar. So, without having breakfast, we hike up for two hours from Gorakshep. Although we are chilled by the cold winds, we do not reduce our enthusiasm to reach over there. On reaching Kalapatthar, you are greeted with praying flags and stunning views of Mt. Everest along with surrounding peaks. Then, after enjoying and taking photos of those views, we hike down towards Gorakshep, where we take our breakfast. Then, we hike down towards Lobuche. Arriving at Lobuche, we take our lunch and rest for a while. After having rest, we hike down towards Dingboche following Dughla and Dusa. From Dugla is a very gentle walk to Dingboche.

Today is scheduled to reach Chhukung. After having breakfast at Dingboche, we follow the gradual trail along the Imja Khola with Mani stone. Three and half hours of the gentle walk takes us to Chhukung. Arriving at Chhukung, we meet our climbing guide. Then, we are introduced formalities and rules and regulations about the next d ay’s climbing. Moreover, we check our all needed stuff during the trek that we brought along with us. After making our preparations final, we spend the night at a lodge in Chhukhung.

We are near about climbing Island Peaks. Today, we are scheduled to reach Island Peak Base Camp through dry vegetation area. From Chhukung, we hike up towards southern part and then turn east following the main line of the valley. Our pleasant walk along the stream takes us to the Big-rock. From the way we are walking, we can even view of Amabulapcha La lying at the southeast. Then, following the trail along the Imja and Lhotse glacier finally takes us to the Base Camp of Island Peak. On reaching to the Camp, we rest for making our tomorrow’s climb easier. Tonight, we stay at the tented camp at Base Camp.

Island Peak High Camp is the second last destination of our overall trek set for today. From Base Camp of Island Peak, we follow the Island peak trek through the narrow, sloppy and rigid path that takes us to the destination, High Camp. From the base camp, we vertically hike up towards High Camp (5600m) through the Lhotse Glacier Moraine. On reaching the High Camp, the camp will be set, all equipment will be rechecked, and finally, we will be given the last minute techniques for tomorrow’s climb. We spend the night at the tented camp of High Camp of Island Peak.

We are mostly jubilant as we reach the summit of the Island Peak. Our excitement to reach the destination is over. For reach the summit up successfully, we begin our climbing early in the morning using the devices and techniques properly. The followed trail is 40-45 degree sloppy. Our careful efforts of climbing finally take us to the snout of the summit glacier. When reaching the summit, we spend few minutes of time for taking snaps and enjoying beautiful landscapes and Himalayas. Then, we slowly descend towards High Camp. Reaching to High Camp, we gather all our stuff that is used during climbing the summit and head towards Chhukhung Valley for accommodation. When we arrive at Chhunkung, we rest and relax our muscles. Additionally, we hike around this place to keep our body fit. Tonight, we stay at a lodge in Chhukung.

Today is the day for arriving at Khumjung. We begin our walk after having breakfast at Chhukung. On the way to Khumjung, we have to pass the villages of Pangboche and Tengboche. From Tengboche, we descend toward Phungi Thanga.  During descending, we are obliged to cross rhododendron forests and suspension bridge. When we arrive at Khumjung, we get to the booked hotel. Then, we shower with hot water for refreshing our tired muscles. We spend the night at a lodge in Khumjung.

Today is set for arriving at Namche Bazaar. On the way from Khumjung to Namche Bazaar, we need to cross the Syangboche village. The trail of today than the trails of the destination of other days is fairly easier. Having around few hours of walking, we arrive at Namche Bazaar, where we hike around interesting places of Khumjung Monastery, Everest View Hotel, Shynagboche Panorama, Khumjung Hillary School and longest Mani Walls. Visiting them, we get back to a lodge and have lunch. Tonight, we spend the time at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Today is the last day of our trek as we are destined to reach Lukla from Namche Bazaar. We take breakfast at Namche Bazar and then descend towards Larja Dobhan, where we will cross the suspension bridges over the confluence of Bhote Koshi River and Dudh Koshi River. Then, we arrive at Monjo Valley after crossing the bridge with a few ascents. Moreover, crossing the bridge over Monjo River, we hike down towards Phakding. The followed trail is along the Dudh Koshi River. When we arrive at the Lukla airport, we spend the time with crew members and hike around its location for the purpose of exploration and acclimatization. Tonight, we spend the time at a lodge in Lukla.

As we are presupposed to reach Kathmandu, we catch up a flight from Lukla. The flights are generally scheduled early in the morning. Before we board the plane, our porters will carry the luggage to the airport and at the same time our team leader will check out all the necessary formalities.  As soon as board the plane, around 35 min of flight takes us back to the Tribhuvan International Airport. Then, you will be taken to a booked hotel in Kathmandu by a cozy private vehicle. Arriving at the hotel, you will be refresh and rest for a while. Rest of the day you will have time to explore the city and time to have rest. In the evening, you are offered a farewell dinner in one of the popular restaurant in Kathmandu. We will spend the night at a hotel in Kathmandu

It is unpleasant for us to announce that today is your last day with the Aiming Adventure. It is scheduled for you to make the flight to your country. Depending on your departure time, you are taken to the airport. However, if your departure is managed late in the evening, you can spend your time visiting shopping malls for buying special mementos for the remembrance of your staying at Nepal. No problem, if you are willing to stay more days in Nepal, the Himalayan summit Trek makes perfect arrangements for your further trip based on your budgets, interest, and requirements.