Trading trail continues left side of Bhote Koshi riverbank on a flat terrain to Marlung (4210m), which should not take more than 2-3hrs max. At Marlung there are two basic Tea houses good to stop for tea/Coffee break. Our long-time friend Dawa Chhiri owns a tea house “Thamserku View Lodge”. After the break, we cross a small bridge over Bhote Koshi, trail becomes steady ascending and contouring along the valley to Lungden, this may take little over an hour or so. There are only 5 Tea Houses at Lungden remains operated during the peak season, advance booking of accommodation is an absolutely essential. Request your lodge owner at Thame to reserve accommodation for you the days before. We normally use Kondge View Lodge which is the first Lodge on your arrival at Lunden.

As it is going to be long & hard day, we should leave Lungden at least 6 am in the morning after breakfast, because A: it is long day B: weather patterns in the Himalaya usually remains clearer in the morning than in the afternoon to enjoy views. Approximately an hours of relatively easy ascending on slop of 30 degree angle will bring you at a picturesque ridge to allow you taking a breath, important to stay well hydrated by keep drinking water at every rest period and take some photos of the lower valley we have been walking over last few days or upper valley towards Nangpa La pass trading route, magnificent views. After this ridge trail becomes easier, kind of undulating on a grassy ground for an hour to a small lake at (4800m). If we leave Lungde at 6 am, we would be arriving at this lake by 8 am ish in a good condition and in November sun rises at this spot which will be providing us bit more pleasant for short break before we start ascending steeper slop on moraine. We are now at higher altitude, everyone will find it more difficulty on catching up breathes due thinner oxygen in air. Depending on progress everyone makes, it should not take longer than 2-3 hours max to Renjo La pass from this small lake. On approach to the pass there are nicely built stones steps, which makes easier to walk but still needs of attention if the journey is on fresh snow. The Renjo La pass (5360m) is a great vantage point to conquer. Views are unreal, with Everest and Makalu dominating the eastern panorama, far above Cholatse & Taboche that in turn dwarf Gokyo way below. The ridge is rugged and spires jut skywards. Looking across the Bhote Kosi valley are the peaks from the eastern horizons of Rolwaling. About 570 meters of descend is hard and demanding to Gokyo Lake but should not take more than 2 hours if you make relatively good progress. Overnight in Lodge

It is time to have rest day today as most of us would have found yesterday's climb pretty hard work and we have a couple more tough days ahead of us. Gokyo Lakes is a really relaxing place to stay and soak up the breath-taking scenery. It's quieter than the main Everest trail and the mountains are less enclosed. We will have a leisurely breakfast and perhaps a wander down to one of the lakes in the afternoon, or take a gentle stroll up onto the moraine at the edge of the vast Ngozumpa Glacier. However, it is important to remember that this is a rest day, so at no point should we exert ourselves too much.

The earlier the better for an ascent of Gokyo Ri in the morning particularly for the best sun rise views. It takes between two to three hours to zig-zag our way up to the summit of this famous view point. The summit boulders are draped with prayer flags and the views towards Cho Oyu the 6th highest mountain are particularly fine. We descend back down to Gokyo for breakfast, we will then continue towards Dragnag 4700m. From Gokyo Lake, we trek down the valley to the 'first lake' and then head due east across the Ngozumpa Glacier. The route across the moraine of the glacier is on mostly sandy trails that weave amongst the 'moonscape' of the glacier, before reaching the far side and the small hamlet of Dragnag (2 hours from Gokyo-3 km). We will stay in Chola Resort the new lodge in Dragnak.

This is a big day. We need to set off very early in the morning to ensure that we cross the Cho La and descend to Dzongla in good time. At first we make a very gradual ascent alongside the river up a small valley to eventually reach a sandy ridge line, which gives a great view of the Cho La ahead and to the north east. There are some impressive 6,000m peaks to be viewed from here. To the north-the rocky Nirekha Peak and Kangshung Peaks, and to the south, the icy bulk of Cholatse. We make a long, gradual descent on a pleasant grassy path to reach a lunch stop below the pass. After lunch the ground becomes more technical and it is time to pack away our trekking poles. The route weaves around boulders at first, before climbing up onto rockier ground and a final steep section to reach the top of the pass. This is on loose ground, which can often be icy, so we need to take great care and it might be that we fix a short section of rope and use crampons. Conditions on the pass can vary considerably, so we err on the safe side and bring crampons with us just in case. The top of the pass is glaciated and we walk across a flat section of snow for about 15 minutes before dropping off the side and back onto rock. With Dzongla now in sight, we pick our way down the far side of the pass and descend into a lovely valley. A stream that meanders along the bottom leads us to the lodge at Dzongla and a well-deserved rest.

The trail from Dzongla descends a little, and then contours steadily around Awi Peak, before joining the main Khumbu Valley and reaching Lobuje. There are yet more superb views today, including towards the distinctive north face of Ama Dablam. It will probably feel like something of a 'culture shock' arriving in Lobuje, as this is a busy village en route to Everest and one in which all trekking and climbing teams stay on their way to base camp. Overnight in lodge.

About three hours beyond Lobuje we reach Gorakshep, a tiny hamlet at 5,180m, which used to be the site of the 1953 Everest expedition's base camp. We'll take a tea or lunch break at Gorekshep while checking in at the hotel and then move on to Everest Base Camp. Contouring along the valley side, the trail leads on to the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and becomes quite vague, weaving between mounds of rubble. After about 3 hours easy walk from Gorakshep, we'll eventually reach Base Camp near the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. The view of the Khumbu Ice fall from Base Camp is spectacular. This is the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment and for those visiting base camp in the spring, it is a chance to meet the Everest expedition teams from all over the world, making an ascent of the mountain. Base Camp is actually spread over quite a wide area and we will spend some time wandering through it and getting a sense of what it must be like to be camped here for two whole months, whilst attempting the mountain. To go any further than base camp, you will need to be a mountaineer! We return back to Gorakshep for the night. Overnight in Lodge

The ascent is usually demanding but after last few days of walking and crossing over two high passes above 5000m, everyone should be fairly acclimatized; and should not be difficult today. Leaving the lodge around 4am will provide the best sun rise view which is the main goal. By now it should not takes more than 2 hour to the top of Kalapatthar 5555m. . Views are magnificent mountain panorama, "Mt. Everest" the highest point on the planet at 29,028ft (8,848m), towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the other giants, Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagtse, and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorakshep for breakfast then continue retrace our steps back to Lobuje, rest and relax rest of the afternoon to be ready for the big day tomorrow. Overnight in Lodge.

You leave the classic base camp route today as you head east through the Khumbu Glacier to reach the third and final pass of the trip. Kongma La Pass at 5540m, ascend is tough but the spectacular views of high Himalayan peaks Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Pumori, Amadablam, Thamserku, Island peak, Lobuje paek, Tabuche peak, Cholatse peak and additionally an amazing blue lake near the top of Kongma la is beautiful. There are no teahouses on the trail today at all, therefore everyone should carry enough supplies of drinking water and snacks estimating for 7-8hrs. 775 meters of big descend into the Chukkung Valley and eventually to the village of Chukkung where you will stay in the lodge overnight.

After a big day of crossing Kongmal La pass the day before, today is an option for those whoever have spare energy to hike up to Chhukung Ri 5548m, otherwise take a pleasure day walk down to Pangpoche through Dingboche and Somare village and visit the oldest Monastery at Pangboche in the evening before dinner. There will be no extra view to capture from Chhukung Ri anyway as we witnessed all surrounded scenery from Kongma La pass the day before.

Depart Pangboche village cross the Imja River before climbing to the monastery at Thyangboche. Here we will no doubt take advantage of enjoyment of picturesque place, as well as spending some time exploring the famous monastery. A circuit of the monastery, with its many prayer wheels is not to be missed, as is an exploration of the inside. From Thyangboche, a steep descent of around 1500ft/500m leads through bird filled rhododendron bushes and fir trees to the Dudh Kosi River at Phunki Tenga (3250m) where we will be stopping for lunch by the river. After lunch we will be crossing the river on a wide suspension bridge, the path climbs relentlessly up. En route are the lodges and lunch stops of lower Teshinga. The path again climbs on and around to Sanasa (3700m), where the route divides for Khumjung and Namche. Take the left fork here for 5 minutes to Kyangjuma (3,550m). The trail climbs and contours around endless corners. Shortly before Namche Bazaar, a new memorial stupa is found on one of these corners. This was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest. Finally the path contours around just a little more, before reaching a crest by the Sherpa museum at Namche Bazaar (3440m). Overnight in Lodge

A steep descent for 600m/2,000ft down Namche Hill leads to the suspension bridge crossing the Dudh Kosi River and the small village of Jorsalle and Monjo (2,835m/9,300ft). The trail now flattens out and we cross the river twice more before a rising traverse up the hill-side, past numerous tea-houses to Lukla. Our last day of steady trekking will be a real joy as at lower altitudes, with two weeks behind us, and nothing left to prove, we can soak up the atmosphere in each of the villages we amble through. All excess energy is guaranteed to be exhausted at our party this evening with our Nepalese crew. Overnight in Lodge.