On this day we organize beautiful sightseeing tour for you taking to you the most fascinating places in Kathmandu like Swyambhunath Stupa, Boudanath Stupa and Bhaktapur city.

Fly to Tumlingtar which is 45 minutes. Meet trekking crew and staffs, after a short break for lunch, then start driving to Num via Khadbari (1040m) a busy market and a plateau. Drive along terraced fields and forests until we reach a village Chichila located at the top of the ridge. We overnight in a camp.

The trail today descends steeply from Num through the Cornfield of Lumbang to Arun river at an altitude of 650m. Crossing over suspension bridge and then climb up to the village of Seduwa. This part is particularly rocky; tiny terraces planted with corn and barley. The entry checkpoint for Makalu and Barun national park is located in this village.

After breakfast start trek with a climbing out of the valley through rhododendron and bamboo forest then start traversing te through terraced rice fields to Manigan. Trail from Manigaon contours through the forest and farmland to reach the school entrance to Tashigaon. We will camp on a higher part of the village. Tashigaon is the last settlement, after this we will not see any permanent settlement until we get to Chhukung village in Everest.

A very hard day of the trek as the trail goes up real steep. We walk through the sparse forests along the ridge over a hillock and descend to Khongma at 3560m.

Rest day at Khongma after tiresome ascent of 1400m. Side tour / hike can be done for those who feel still energetic, you may walk upto Khongma Hill towards Shipton La, this is useful for you to acclimatize . You get majestic view of Khanchanjunga from this point.

We again start today with a steep climb then through less steeply rhododendron forests to the top of the ridge at Shipton La (4216m) followed by descent to Kalo Pokhari. We make a climb to Keke La (4150m), after this final pass we walk down through a beautiful valley of Dobate. You will have superb views of Chamlang (7290 m), peak 6 (6739m) and Peak 7 (6105m).

The trail descends steep trail with a stream for about 500m. The trail is ill defined, rocky and sloppy mud in places as it leads up the glacial valley. From here you can have a good views of Peak 6. Yangle Kharka is located on a large open grassy plain at an elevation of 3700 m. from here you will have great mountain views. This area also serves some basic tea houses.

We pass many pastures and herder huts with a number of different names and varying altitude. Since we are trekking on high altitude we slow our rate of ascent to ensure your body has acclimatize. We stop at a grassy land called Langmale Kharka that serves tea shop and camping place.

Today is a gradual climb to a minor pass about 100m . From here you will have a magnificent south face views of Makalu also you will be able to see the complete panorama of Everest and Lhotse.

At Makalu base camp, walk to the slopes on the east side to views of Everest, Lhotse and mighty Makalu from the south. You walk up to 5300m and return.

Trek towards west side of Barun Glacier and continue trek on lateral moraine. The trail is rocky and traverse screed slopes marked by cairns. West ridge of Mt. Makalu, Everest and Lhotse are seen from here spectacularly.

Continue traversing on a rocky trail to the next side valley and then follow this to Sherpani High camp located on a rocky areas before the glacier. It is a hard day and the trail is pretty challenging.

Full day acclimatization

Crew will start early around 1 am to cross sherpani pass and fix the rope, at down the group arrives and start climbing on fixed ropes. On the way up we follow a snowy trail then a short traverse on a rock step before reaching the top of the pass. We use abseiling to reach West Col and abseil down to Hunku glacier. This day is very much demanding. Prepared for it.

We take a good rest on this spot before we continue towards Amphu Laptsa pass.

The trail descends on moraine to the lower Baruntse Camp then continues over moraine ridges with loose rock to the highest of the Panch Pokhara lakes in the Hongu Valley. Set up high camp before Amphu Laptsa.

Start early we take the rocky trail from camp towards Amphu Laptsa pass, after an hour we climb 10m ice step to access the glacier and then follow this to the top of the pass. The view from Amphu Laptsa is fantastic dominated by Baruntse and the West Col is clearly seen. We have to depend on abseils several times before we get onto the rocky trail that leads towards camp located next to Imja lake.

Full day rest at Imja lake

After several challenging days finally we pass through Chhukhung valley (4730m that lies directly under an incredible rock wall that links Nuptse with Lhotse. From here you will also have magnificent views of Amadablam (6856m), we continue trek towards Pangboche and stay in a tea house / lodge.

Quick visit of Tengboche Monastery enroute to Namche Bazaar, the trail descends to the right flank of the Dudh Kosi river and then leads to the large Sherpa settlement and then ascends to the Namche Bazar.

Continue ascend to the small mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return flight to Kathmandu. Weather permitting your trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you. You would be expected to join in the singing and the dancing!

Early breakfast and then transfer to lukla airport to fly to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu you will be transferred to your Hotel. Rest and explore Kathmandu own.

Free day in Kathmandu. Own activities

Free time until departure. Pickup and transfer to airport. Hoping to see you next time.