Arrival at kathmandu International Airport.
HSC Company Guide or representatives will waiting at arrival with your name plate or HSC Flag and transfer to Hotel in Thamel.
Combo-expedition-technical-mountain-Mt-Cholatse & Mt. Amadablam
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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
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Day 2 Orientation program by Guides, Company representative.
Orientation program by Guides, Company representative
Gear Check and Buying or Renting.
you may need to attend Department of Tourism office also for the Permit stuff.
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Day 3 Kathmandu to Lukla
By Flight + Trek
Early Morning Flight to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport)
Duration: 30–40 minutes (Twin Otter Airplane)
Departure: Usually from Ramechhap (Manthali) During Peak Season (will inform you 1 month prior)
Breakfast & Preparation in Lukla (2,860m)
Arrive in Lukla, meet your guide/porter, and have breakfast.
Final gear check before starting the trek.
Trek from Lukla to Phakding (2,610m)
Distance: 8 km
Duration: 3–4 hours
Trail Highlights:
Descend through lush forests and Sherpa villages.
Cross suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River.
Pass through villages like Chheplung and Ghat.
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Day 4 Day 5: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (Trek)
Distance: 10-12 km
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: Phakding (2,610 m) to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Geography: The trail climbs steeply through rhododendron forests, crossing bridges and passing through small villages. As you approach Namche, the final stretch is a series of switchbacks offering impressive views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse.
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Day 5 Acclimatization Day in Namche
Walking Distance: Optional hike to Syangboche (3,780 m) or Everest View Hotel
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) to Syangboche (3,780 m)
Explore Sherpa Culture after lunch in Namche Bazar.
Geography: A relatively gentle acclimatization hike to Syangboche, offering amazing views of the surrounding peaks, including Everest and Ama Dablam. This helps your body adjust to the altitude.
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Day 6 Namche Bazaar to Dole (Trek)
Distance: 10 km
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) to Dole (4,200 m)
Geography: The trail ascends steeply from Namche through forests and along ridgelines, with views of the Dudh Koshi River valley and peaks like Ama Dablam and Kantega. The trail gradually becomes more rugged as you get higher.
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Day 7 Dole to Machhermo (Trek)
Distance: 7 km
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Elevation: Dole (4,200 m) to Machhermo (4,470 m)
Geography: This is a gradual ascent through alpine meadows, with scenic views of the surrounding peaks. Machhermo sits at the base of Gokyo Ri and is a perfect acclimatization stop. The landscape becomes more barren and rocky as you gain elevation.
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Day 8 Machhermo to Gokyo (Trek)
Distance: 6 km
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation: Machhermo (4,470 m) to Gokyo (4,790 m)
Geography: The trail climbs gently past the shores of the Gokyo Lakes. You’ll pass through the first few lakes, with views of the Cho Oyu massif. The last leg of the trek climbs slightly more steeply to Gokyo, where you’ll find several stunning lakes, including the famous Gokyo Lake.
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Day 9 Acclimatization Day in Gokyo
Day Hike: Walking Distance: Optional hike to Gokyo Ri (5,360 m)
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation: Gokyo (4,790 m) to Gokyo Ri (5,360 m)
Geography: Hike up to Gokyo Ri, a famous viewpoint offering panoramic views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and the Gokyo Lakes below. This will help with acclimatization and provide excellent photo opportunities.
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Day 10 Gokyo to Thangnak (Trek)
Distance: 4-5 km
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation: Gokyo (4,790 m) to Thangnak (4,700 m)
Geography: A short but steep descent to the village of Thangnak, which sits in a valley below the Ngozumpa Glacier. This area offers spectacular views of the surrounding glaciers.
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Day 11 Thangnak to Cholatse Base Camp (Trek)
Distance: 7-8 km
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Elevation: Thangnak (4,700 m) to Cholatse Base Camp (5,300 m)
Geography: The trail ascends towards the Cholatse Glacier. As you get closer to base camp, the terrain becomes rocky and rugged, with views of Cholatse rising dramatically above you. Cholatse Base Camp is situated on a rocky outcrop with views of the surrounding peaks.
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Day 12 Day 12 –Day 17: Mt. Cholatse Summit Push (6,440 m)
Distance: Varies depending on camps and route
Elevation: Base Camp (5,300 m) to Summit (6,440 m)
Geography: The climb involves mixed terrain of rock, snow, and ice. You’ll make your way up through technical rock climbing and glacier sections.
Camp 1 (5,800 m): The first camp is typically set up on a glacier. The terrain can be challenging with crevasses.
Camp 2 (6,200 m): The second camp is higher up, offering more technical challenges.
Summit Day (6,440 m): The final ascent involves steep rock faces and ice climbing. The summit offers dramatic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.
Expect to spend a few days acclimatizing and preparing for the final summit push.
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Day 18 Descent to Thangnak (Trek)
Distance: 12-14 km (depending on route)
Walking Time: 6-7 hours
Elevation: Cholatse Base Camp (5,300 m) to Thangnak (4,700 m)
Geography: The descent follows the same route back to Thangnak. The terrain is rocky and steep, and you’ll pass glaciers and icefalls.
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Day 19 Thangnak (4,350m) to Dzongla (4,830m) via Cho La Pass (5,420m) Trek
Distance: 8 km
Duration: 6-8 hours
Terrain: Steep ascent to Cho La Pass 5420m/17777ft, icy and rocky terrain with a glacier crossing, then a steep descent to Dzongla.
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Day 20 Dzongla to Pangboche (3,985m) via Pheriche (4,371m) Trek
Distance: 12 km
Duration: 6-7 hours
Terrain: Gradual descent along the Khumbu Glacier moraine, passing Lobuche (4,940m) and then a more comfortable trail descending to Pheriche and finally to Pangboche.
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Day 21 Pangboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600m) Trek
Distance: 5 km | Duration: 3-4 hours
Terrain: Gradual ascent over yak pastures and rocky terrain.
you can get comfortable single Box Tent with luxuries Camp and foods, Hot Shower
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Day 22 Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600m)
Puja Ceremony (Rituals) and Training Day
Sherpa climbers perform a puja ceremony at base camp before attempting a summit as a way to seek blessings, protection, and safe passage from the mountain deities. This ritual, deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, is essential before any climb in the Himalayas, especially on sacred peaks like Mount Everest, Ama Dablam etc.
Reasons for the Puja Ceremony:
Seeking Permission from the Mountain Gods
In Sherpa and Tibetan culture, mountains are considered sacred, and deities reside in them. The puja asks for their permission to climb.
Ensuring Safety and Protection
Climbing is dangerous, and Sherpas believe the puja ceremony invokes divine protection against avalanches, bad weather, and accidents.
Blessing the Climbing Gear
All mountaineering equipment—ropes, crampons, ice axes—is placed before an altar (often a stone chorten or cairn) and blessed with rice, juniper incense, and holy prayers.
Respecting Traditions and Culture
For Sherpa climbers, the puja is not just a ritual but a mandatory spiritual practice. Many will refuse to climb until it is performed.
Strengthening Team Spirit
The ceremony unites climbers, Sherpas, and expedition members, fostering a collective sense of purpose and trust before the dangerous ascent.
During the puja, a lama (Buddhist monk) or senior Sherpa chants prayers, throws rice and barley flour in the air as offerings, and smears flour on participants' faces for good luck. Climbers and Sherpas also drink chang (barley beer) as a symbolic gesture of joy and blessing.
after Puja Ceremony get lunch and one more time refreshing the Climbing Techniques with Guide team.
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Day 23 Base Camp to Camp 1 (5,700m) (Ascent Time)
Distance: 3.5 km | Duration: 4-6 hours
Terrain: Steep rocky ridge, scrambling sections.
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Day 24 Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5,900m)
Distance: 1.5 km | Duration: 3-4 hours
Terrain: Technical climbing over exposed rock wall/slabs and ridges.
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Day 25 Camp 2 to Camp 3 (6,300m)
Distance: 1 km | Duration: 3-5 hours
Terrain: Vertical rock walls, ice sections, steep snow slopes (60-70°).
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Day 26 Camp 3 to Summit (6,812m) & Descend to Camp 2
Summit Push
Distance: 1 km ascent, 2.5 km descent
Duration: 8-12 hours
Terrain: Extreme altitude, exposed ridges, ice walls with fixed ropes.
From Summit Stunning View: Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kangtega.
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Day 27 Descend from Camp 2 to Base Camp (4,600m)
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Day 28 Contingency Day (weather or health issues)
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Day 29 Contingency Day (weather or health issues)
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Day 30 Fly to lukla from AmaDablam Base Camp by Helicopter
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Day 31 Fly to kathmandu by Airplane
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Day 32 Final Departure
Guide or HSC Company Repetitive will drop you at departure international airport on your flight Time.
Bye Bye and See you in Next Big Mountain.