Everest + Lhotse Expedition – 60 Days

You will meet your guide, who will give you instructions on how to buy or rent the required gear and equipment. You will need to select high-quality materials for your safety. You will re-check the missing equipment and conduct proper inspections. You should try everything and check whether it works properly. Once everything is done, your permits will be ready for the climb. If you still have time, you may do some sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. Your guide will also brief you on everything about the expedition.

Early in the morning, you will have breakfast, and our company vehicle will pick you up from your hotel and drop you at the airport. After that, you will fly to Lukla. The flight takes around 35 minutes, offering views of valleys and mountains. Upon reaching Lukla, you will trek to Phakding through lush green forests of pine and rhododendron.

You will have an early morning hike to Namche Bazaar, the market hub of the Khumbu region. You will walk across beautiful suspension bridges, including the Tenzing-Hillary Suspension Bridge, before continuing through the beautiful valleys and reaching Namche Bazaar.

Today is your acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. You will hike to the Everest View Hotel, from where you can witness breathtaking views of Mount Everest (8,848 m) and surrounding peaks such as Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Ama Dablam (6,812 m), and many more. You may also visit the Sherpa Museum to learn about their history, culture, traditions, and bravery.

You will trek to Tengboche through red and white rhododendron forests along the Dudh Koshi River. Following the streams, you will cross suspension bridges and continue toward your destination. Upon reaching Tengboche, you can visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in the Everest region.

You will have an early morning walk from Tengboche to Dingboche. After breakfast at the tea house, you will cross some wooden bridges and initially descend through green forests. You will then ascend from the Deboche villages, where you can witness the first glimpse of the alpine shrubs.

As you get closer to Everest Base Camp, acclimatization is important to help your body adapt to the increasing altitude. You will have a short walk around the village, passing small chortens and prayer flags. You will hike toward Nangkartshang Peak, located at an altitude of 4,700 m, before returning to Dingboche. This hike will help you acclimatize to the high altitude.

We understand your curiosity to reach Everest Base Camp and begin your climb, but it is important to allow your body to adjust to the high altitude and reduce the risk of AMS. You will follow well-marked terrain, crossing small streams and agricultural areas. As you continue, you will begin to see rocky surroundings, glacier moraines, and uneven trails.

Today, you will trek toward Lobuche Peak Base Camp, leaving the main trekking trail behind as you approach the rugged alpine terrain. The route takes you across rocky paths and glacial moraines, with increasingly impressive views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Upon reaching base camp, you will settle in, rest, and prepare your climbing equipment for the training and summit attempt ahead.

Spend the day acclimatizing to the altitude and preparing for your Lobuche Peak summit attempt. Our climbing guides will review essential techniques, including the use of crampons, harnesses, ropes, and ice axes, along with basic movement on snow and ice. You will also check your climbing gear, review safety procedures, and get a briefing on the route and weather conditions before the summit push.

Begin your summit attempt early in the morning, following your guides across rocky sections and snow-covered slopes toward the summit of Lobuche East (6,119m). Depending on conditions, you may encounter steep sections requiring fixed ropes and the use of crampons and ice axes. From the summit, enjoy spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and the surrounding Himalayan peaks before descending carefully to base camp for a well-earned rest.

After completing your Lobuche Peak climb, continue toward Everest Base Camp through the rugged Khumbu landscape. The trail passes across glacial moraines and rocky terrain, with views of the Khumbu Glacier and surrounding peaks along the way. Upon reaching Everest Base Camp, you will settle into the expedition camp, meet the support team, and begin preparing for the acclimatization rotations and climbing phase ahead.

Proper acclimatization and preparation are key to a safe and successful climb. Our itinerary is carefully designed to allow gradual altitude gain, giving your body time to adapt to the Himalayan environment. Before the expedition, we recommend focused physical training that builds endurance, strength, and mental resilience. Our experienced guides also provide briefings, gear checks, and climbing preparation to ensure every climber is fully ready for the journey ahead.

From day 19 to 35, your true adventure spirit will test you. You will acclimate yourself in the mountains along with the rotations climbs from Camp I (6,065m), Camp II (6,400m), and Camp III (7,200m). After completing your rotations and climbs, you will do the summit push on the South Col route. To the top of the world at an altitude of 8,848.86. Please be careful, listen to your guide, and follow all rules and regulations of climbing the peak.

This is the most demanding phase of the Everest + Lhotse Expedition, as climbers begin their summit attempts on two of the world's highest mountains. The team moves through the higher camps, following the fixed ropes and weather windows identified by our expedition leaders.

The first objective is the summit of Mount Everest (8,848.86m). After reaching the summit, climbers begin their descent towards Camp III on Everest, where they can rest and recover before proceeding with the second summit objective. The decision to continue towards Lhotse depends on the climbers' physical condition, weather forecasts, route conditions, and the overall assessment of the guide team.

Once conditions are suitable, climbers ascend towards Camp IV on Lhotse via the Lhotse Face. From Camp IV, the team prepares for the final summit push to Mount Lhotse (8,516m). After reaching the summit, climbers descend through Camp IV and Camp II before continuing towards Everest Base Camp.

After completing your Mount Everest and Lhotse expeditions, congratulate yourself on doing it. After that, you will trek down to Gorakshep from the EBC to rest and relax. You can enjoy your time with the locals and share your interesting stories with them. Upon reaching Gorakshep, you can again visit the Kala Patthar to witness the peak that you just summited.

As you have already conquered the Everest and Lhotse peak and acclimated yourself, it would be easy for you to trek down from Gorakshep to Pheriche. Your trail will be descending via the alpine moraines and beautiful surroundings. You will pass through beautiful villages like the Lobuche, Thukla, and finally reach Pheriche.

As you descend towards Namche Bazar, you will see the beautiful villages like Pangboche and Tengboche. You will go down via crossing the suspension bridges, and the scenic villages that lie on the way. Upon reaching Namche, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful views and the local foods. You can visit the different bakeries and cafes, you can take a hot shower, and enjoy your dinner.

Early in the morning, you start your journey towards Lukla, which will be an easy descent via the beautiful, well-marked trails. You can interact with the locals and enjoy your last day of adventure in the mountains. Upon reaching Lukla, you will fly to Kathmandu, which will be a 35-minute flight. Upon reaching, you can relax and then enjoy your last day in Kathmandu.

Following the successful completion of the expedition, climbers attend the official debriefing with the Nepal Tourism Board. This final process includes expedition reporting, permit closure, and sharing key updates from the climb. It marks the formal conclusion of the journey in Nepal while giving climbers time to reflect on their achievement before departure.