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DAY 3: FREE DAY
You will have free time to explore Kathmandu and also receive a short briefing. Multi-share hotel accommodation. Dinner included.

DAY 4: TREK DAY 1
Kathmandu to Phakding. Elevation: 2,610m. After breakfast, you will make an early start for the flight to Lukla. This is the gateway to the Khumbu region and is nestled in the lower slopes of the Himalaya at an altitude of 2,840m. This is an exciting flight and should give you a glimpse of Everest in the distance. In the afternoon, you will begin your trek and descend towards Phakding. Please note the ability to fly to Lukla is dependent on local weather conditions. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 5: TREK DAY 2
Phakding - Namche Bazaar. Elevation: 3,340m. After an early morning start, you will begin your trek from Phakding to Namche, crossing suspension bridges and climbing steeply through pine forests. Namche Bazaar is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region. Just across the valley to the east stands the majestic peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega, the first sign that you are entering “Big Peak Country”. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 6: TREK DAY 3
Namche Elevation: 3,440m. Today is an acclimatisation day. You will spend some time in Namche Bazaar before ascending to the Everest View Hotel at 3,900m. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 7: TREK DAY 4
Namche Bazaar - Thyangboche. Elevation: 3,860m. From Namche Bazaar, the well-worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. As you follow the path, you will get your first proper view of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, you will cross the Dudh Kosi River and make a steep climb to Thyangboche. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 8: TREK DAY 5
Thyangboche to Dingboche. Elevation: 4,410m. Shaded by rhododendron trees, the trail crosses an airy suspension bridge just beyond Ama Dablam. Contouring the valley side, you will cross the river again and turn up the Imja Valley to reach the picturesque farming village of Dingboche. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 9: TREK DAY 6
Dingboche. Elevation: 4,410m. Today you will have an acclimatisation day in Dingboche before your ascent to the upper section of the Khumbu Valley. Whilst in Dingboche, you will have the opportunity to walk to a viewpoint to help the acclimatisation process. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 10: TREK DAY 7
Dingboche - Lobuche. Elevation: 4,940m. You will retrace your steps back to Pheriche before continuing along the trail towards Dugla. Ahead of you will be the peak of Lobuche East and, to your left, the formidable north face of Taweche, the scene of many Himalayan ascents during the 1980s and 1990s. After approximately 3 hours you will reach the small collection of lodges in Dugla (4,620m). From here, you will climb steeply besides the glacier, the track eventually leading to a small cluster of teahouses in Lobuche. You will have a rest during the afternoon in order to allow you to continuing acclimatising. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 11: TREK DAY 8
Lobuche - Gorak Shep. Elevation: 5,164m. Three hours beyond Lobuche is Gorak Shep, base camp for the first successful summit in 1953. After passing through Gorak Shep, you will continue trekking to the current base camp where all summit attempts of Mount Everest now depart. There you will be rewarded with amazing views of the Khumbu Ice Fall and will spend some time exploring the camp before returning to Gorak Shep for the night. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 12: TREK DAY 9
Gorak Shep - Pheriche. Elevation: 4,371m. Today you will ascend the Kala Pattar, reaching the highest point of your trek at 5,545m. This climb will take approximately 3 hours and will be tough. However, your efforts will be rewarded by views of Everest and the Khumbu Icefall as well as Lhotse, Nuptse and Pumori. You will then retrace your steps down the Khumbu Valley passing back through Dugla and continuing along the flat valley until you reach your overnight stay in Pheriche. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 13: TREK DAY 10
Pheriche - Namche Bazaar. Elevation: 3,440m You will follow the main Everest trail down the scenic valley, passing through Pangboche and climbing the monastery at Thyangboche. A steep descent of 500m leads through the bird filled rhododendron bushes and fir tree to the Dudh Kosi River. Crossing via a suspension bridge you will climb up the opposite side of the valley to reach the path leading back to Namche Bazaar. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 14: TREK DAY 11
Namche Bazaar - Lukla. Elevation: 2,860m Today is your last day of trekking and you will be able to enjoy being back at a low altitude. You will descend from Namche Bazaar, the trail flattening out as you will cross the river twice more before making your way back to Lukla. Teahouse accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 15: RETURN TO KATHMANDU
You will depart Lukla Airport early in the morning for your flight back to Kathmandu. You will be met by Choose a Challenge representatives and transferred back to your accommodation. In the afternoon you will have some free time to explore Kathmandu, visit some of the local temples or grab some last minute souvenirs. In the evening, you and your team will travel into the town for a traditional dinner to celebrate your amazing achievement! Multi-share hotel accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

DAY 16: FREE DAY
Today is a free day to spend exploring Kathmandu. Please note this is also an insurance day in the case of delayed flights internally between Lukla and Kathmandu. Multi-share hotel accommodation.

DAY 17/EXTENSION DAY 1: DEPENDING ON YOUR TRAVEL OPTION
If you’ve chosen to come home early you will depart for the UK on a long-haul flight back from Kathmandu. Those on our ‘without flights’ travel option are free to continue on your own itinerary after breakfast. If you’ll be joining us on one of our extension trips, you will depart on your extended itinerary today! Breakfast included.