Sagarmatha National Park - THREE PASSES TREK ITINERARY!

I have been asked by several people what our itinerary is for the trip. So here it is. We have built a great deal of flexibility into the trip with spare rest days if required.

Proposed Itineray - Richard & Elisabeth and Mark & Andrea
	Friday
			Melb/Bangkok 11.30pm-6am (9hr 30min flight). Booking Ref. 36L8SC.
Day 1	Saturday		Bangkok/KTM 10.15am-12.25pm (3hr 15min flight). Booking Ref. 36L8SC.
			Arrive KTM International Airport at, meet NEAT airport representative, transfer to Courtyard Hotel, Then sightseeing around KTM.
Day 2	Sunday		Sightseeing in KTM. We will arrange this - not included in NEAT costs.
Day 3	Monday		Fly KTM to Lukla (2,840m). Depending on arrival time, we may wish to either look around or commence trek to Thalsharoa (2,678m)
Day 4	Tuesday		Trek to Phakding (2,610m. 6/7 hours walking) overnight at lodge.
Day 5	Wednesday		Trek to Namche Bazar (3,440m. 5/6 hours walking) overnight at lodge.
Day 6	Thursday		Rest day at Namche Bazar - acclimatization day.
Day 7	Friday		Trek to Khumjung (3,780m. 3/4 hours walking.)
Day 8	Saturday		Trek to Thenboche (3,860m. 6 hours walking) overnight at lodge.
Day 9	Sunday		Trek to Pheriche (4,240m. 6/7hours walking) overnight at lodge.
Day 10	Monday		Trek to Chhukung (4,730m. 4 hours walking) overnight at lodge.
Day 11	Tuesday		Acclimatization day to Chhukung Ri (5,550m), back to lodge overnight stay.
Day 12	Wednesday		Early morning cross Kongma La (5,535m), to Lobuche (4,910m. 9/10 hours walking.) Overnight at lodge
Day 13	Thursday		Visit to Kala Patthar (5,500m. 4 hours walking) early in the morning for the best sun rise view back to Gorak Shep (5,140m). Over night stay.
Day 14	Friday		Visit Everest Base Camp (5,364m), overnight stay at Gorak Shep (5,140m).
Day 15	Saturday		Trek to Dzonghlha (4,830m. 6 hours walking) overnight at lodge.
Day 16	Sunday		Cross Cho La pass (5,368m. 8/9 hours walking.) Gokyo (4,790m) overnight at lodge.
Day 17	Monday		Early morning visit Gokyo Ri (5,357m. 3 hours walking) overnight at same Gokyo lodge (4,790m).
Day 18	Tuesday		Early morning cross Renjo La pass (5,360m. 7/8 hours walking) to Lungdhen (Lugane?) (4,380m).  Overnight at lodge.
Day 19	Wednesday		Trek to Thame (3,800m. 6 hours walking) Overnight at lodge.
Day 20	Thursday		Trek to Monjo (2,835m. 6/7 hours walking.) Overnight at lodge.
Day 21	Friday		Trek back to Lukla (2,860m. 7 hours walking) overnight at lodge.
Day 22	Saturday		Fly Lukla to KTM - time TBA. NEAT to arrange.  KTM airport to Courtyard Hotel, Z Street, Thamel. Reservation for 2 rooms confirmed 11.12.13.
Day 23	Sunday		Spare days in case of sickness on trek or problems with Lukla/KTM flights
Day 24	Monday		Spare days in case of sickness on trek or problems with Lukla/KTM flights
Day 25	Tuesday		Spare days in case of sickness on trek or problems with Lukla/KTM flights
Day 26	Wednesday		Rest Day in KTM - sightseeing. Overnight at Courtyard Hotel, Z Street, Thamel. Reservation for 2 rooms confirmed 11.12.13.
Day 27	Thursday		Rest Day in KTM - sightseeing. Overnight at Courtyard Hotel, Z Street, Thamel. Reservation for 2 rooms confirmed 11.12.13.
Day 28	Friday		Flight to Melbourne via Bangkok
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