This is often done by trekkers/climbers who want to experience multiple 6000m summits with technical practice.
Overview
Itinerary
Day 01:
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
• Pick-up, transfer to hotel
• Expedition briefing & gear check
Day 02:
Kathmandu Preparation & Permits
Day 03:
Fly to Lukla (2,860m) – Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Day 04:
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 05:
Acclimatization in Namche (3,440m)
• Hike to Everest View Hotel or Khumjung
Day 06:
Trek to Tengboche (3,860m)
Day 07:
Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)
Day 08:
Acclimatization in Dingboche (4,410m)
• Side hike to Nangkartshang Peak
Day 09:
Trek to Chhukung (4,730m)
Day 10:
Climb Pokalde Peak (5,806m) – Back to Chhukung
• Relatively short but steep climb, non-technical
Day 11:
Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5,200m)
Day 12:
Climb Island Peak (6,189m) – Return to Chhukung
• Technical climb: glacier travel, fixed ropes, crampons
• Summit gives amazing views of Lhotse, Makalu, Baruntse
Day 13:
Trek to Lobuche (4,910m)
Day 14:
Rest & preparation in Lobuche
Day 15:
Trek to Lobuche High Camp (5,400m)
Day 16:
Climb Lobuche East (6,119m) – Return to Lobuche
• More technical, includes steep ice/snow slopes
Day 17:
Trek to Gorak Shep (5,140m) – Visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Day 18:
Hike Kala Patthar (5,545m) – Trek to Pheriche (4,240m)
Day 19:
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 20:
Trek to Lukla (2,860m)
Day 21:
Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m)
Day 22:
Reserve/Free Day in Kathmandu
Day 23:
Departure
