The tallest and most famous mountain in Nepal is at the top of every mountaineers list of things to do in their life time. Mountaineering and trekking in Nepal has relied heavily on this peak. Its named after Sir George Everest a geographical surveyor and General of India. The Nepalese call it Sagarmatha and the Sherpa’s call it Chomolungma. Sagarmatha literally means 'head of the sky' the name was invented in 1956 by Babu Ram Acharya, a Nepal historian.
Itinerary (Normal Route, 61 days)
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
Day 02 – 04: Kathmandu for official formalities and other preparations
Day 05: Fly to Lukla Camp at Phadking
Day 06: Namche
Day 07: Khumjung
Day 08: Tengboche
Day 09: Pheriche
Day 10: Lobuche
Day 11: Gorakhshep
Day 12: Base Camp
Day 13 – 53: Climbing period
Day 54: Base Camp to Lobuche
Day 55: Pangboche
Day 56: Khumjung
Day 57: Phadking
Day 58: Lukla
Day 59: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 60: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 61: Departure from Kathmandu
