April 3, 2012
Everest 2012 – Itinerary
|
Days |
Date |
Itinerary |
| 1 | April 5 | Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m, 4429ft). Transfer to hotel |
| 2 | April 6 | Kathmandu, official procedures |
| 3 | April 7 | Kathmandu |
| 4 | April 8 | From Kathmandu, an exciting flight to Lukla (2860m, 9384ft). Trek to Monjo (2262m, 8603ft). |
| 5 | April 9 | Trek to Namche Bazar (3340m, 12589ft). |
| 6 | April 10 | Trek to Thame for acclimatization or stay in namche |
| 7 | April 11 | Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3837m, 12589ft). |
| 8 | April 12 | Trek to Pheriche (4343m, 14249ft). |
| 9 | April 13 | Trek to Lobuche (4915m, 161262ft). |
| 10 | April 14 | Rest day for acclimatization in Lobuche |
| 11 | April 15 | Trek to Everest base camp (5380m, 17652ft). |
| 12-39 | April 16-May 12 | Climbing Period Mt. Everest South Side |
| 40 | May 13 | Trek to Pheriche |
| 41 | May 14 | Trek to Namche Bazar (3340m, 12589ft). |
| 42 | May 15 | Trek to Lukla |
| 43 | May 16 | Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. |
| 44 | May 17 | Drive Kathmandu to Nyalam (3750m, 12300ft). O/N Guest House |
| 45 | May 18 | Drive to Thingri (4350m, 14268ft). O/N Guest House |
| 46 | May 19 | Drive to Everest base camp (5380m, 17652ft). |
| 47 | May 20 | At the base camp to acclimatize and preparing loads for advance base camp. |
| 48 | May 21 | Arrive at advance base camp (6400m, 20992ft). |
| 49-57 | May 22-30 | Climbing Period Mt. Everest North Side |
| 58 | May 31 | Drive to Nyalam |
| 59 | June 1 | Drive to Kathmandu |
| 60 | June 2 | In Kathmandu |
| 61 | June 3 | Final Departure |
Itinerary courtesy Eight Summits & Bill Burke, Bud’s climbing partner