International Mountain
Climbing School

2733 Main Street, Rt. 16
P.O. Box 1666
North Conway, NH 03860
PHONE: (603) 356-7064
FAX: (603) 356-6492
EMAIL: guides@ime-usa.com
 
  Home
   
  What's New
 
  Trips, Treks
& Expeditions
 
  Rock Climbing
 
  Ice Climbing & Mountaineering
 
  Our Climbing Guides
 
  Photo Gallery
 
  Info Request Form
 
  Registration Info
 
  Lodging Nearby
 
  Directions
 
  Links


15th Annual
Ice Fest

16th Annual Women's
Rock Day

Khumbu-Goyko Valley Trek
Khumbu Himal, Nepal
April 17 - May 15, 2009
Trip Itinerary
Index Page
Equipment List
Terms & Conditions
Registration
Please note that this itinerary is a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, unforeseen circumstances may force changes to be made at the last moment. Please be prepared to be flexible when necessary.
Day Activity
1 The group will meet in a hotel at JFK Airport, New York, NY.
2 Depart JFK Airport on Thai Airlines for an 18 hour non stop flight to Bangkok.
3 Arrive in Thailand losing a day crossing the International Date Line. Overnight in the Amari Hotel.
4 Fly from Bangkok to Kathmandu where we will be picked up by our agent and outfitter Urgen Sherpa. Transport to the Hotel Thamel.
5 Rest day and tour points of interest in Kathmandu. Dinner out with views of nightlife.
6 Fly to Lukla on an early morning flight. After a rest at the Paradise Hotel we will hike 3 hours to Phakding.
7 Today we hike all day to the town of Namche Bazaar (12,000ft)
8 Rest Day at Namche Bazaar with afternoon hike to Khumjung and visit the Hillary Hospital in Khunde.
9 Hike from Namche Bazaar to Phortse Drengka (12,500ft)
10 Hike from Phortse Drengka to Machhermo (14,700ft)
11 Hike to Goyko Lakes (15,600ft)
12 Rest day and hike to Goyko Ri (17,400ft), a spectacular view point.
13 Cross Ngozunba Glacier to town of Dragnak.
14 Cross Cho-La Pass to Dzonglha.
15 Hike to Lobuche (16,100ft)
16 Hike to Gorak Shep (17,100ft)
17 Hike to Kalapathar (18,200ft) for classic, spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse.
18 Visit everest Base Camp (4hr round trip) or just descend to Dingboche
19 Hike from Dingboche to Tengboche
20 Hike from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
21 Rest Day in Namche Bazaar
22 Hike Namche Bazaar to Lukla Airport.Spend night at Paradise Hotel.
23 Fly Lukla to KTM  
24 Rest day and shopping in Kathmandu  
25 Fly Thai BBK to LAX arriving the morning of the 26th day.
26 fly to East Coast arriving home late in the evening on the 26th day.
 Back to the Top

If you need any more information, you can contact us by:
Email: guides@ime-usa.com or Phone: (603) 356-7064