Program Itinerary

Day 1/Aug 27th 2003: Departure from The United States of America/Europe
Day 2/Aug 28th 2003: Arrival In Nepal late evening and guests receive by the chairperson Mr. Madhav Bhandari and co-ordinator Mr. Yuba Raj Bhandari.
-Transfer to the Hotel Shangri-La at Lazimpat and overnight.

Day 3/Aug 29th 2003: Kathmandu.
Preperations of trekking and climbing stuffs, introduction amongst the team members and ffter Lunch,we wil lset out on a delightful walk along a broad ridge to the important Buddhist site of Namo Buddha. It is an easy walk along a wide track through open countryside and villages that takes approx 3 hrs. At Namo Buddha a legend states that a Buddha came across a tigress close to death from starvation and unable to feed her cubs. The Buddha expressed sorrow and compassion in allowing the hungry tigress to consume him. Buddhists from the Kathmandu Valley visit this site and leave relics and mementos of lost relatives to aid their passage into the next life. We will meet our vehicle for the return to Kathmandu, stopping first at the ancient medieval city of Bhaktapur. Must see sites include the famous Potters Square and the Golden Gate that marks the entrance to the Royal Palace

Day 4/Aug/30th/2003: Phakding 2652m.
Transfer to the domestic airport for the spectacular 35-minute mountain flight to Lukla (2827m), the gateway to the Khumbu. After meeting our porters we trek north along a well-used trail to join the main trail from Solu at Choplung. We continue on a descending trail to the banks of the Dudh Kosi (milk river) to reach Phakding (2652m) in about 3 hours from Lukla

Day 5/Aug/31/2003: NamcheBazaar 3340m.
We continue to head north following the Dudh Kosi to enter Sagarmatha National Park. The high mountains become closer with each step as we trek through sparse woodland and cross the river on one of the famous Khumbu suspension bridges that affords superb views up-river. It is a slow and sometimes dusty climb to Namche Bazaar through woodland that provides welcome shade. We may meet yaks or more likely cross breeds known as zopkio, and heavily laden porters carrying goods to re-supply the stores of Namche. It is necessary to check our permits at the police post, a short distance below the Sherpa museum where we can watch the sun set over Everest.

Day 6/sept/1st/2003: NamcheBazaar 3340m
Leisurely walk to various viewpoints as an aid to acclimatization.

Day 7/Sept/2nd/2003: Khumjung 600m.
This day, we climb onto the small ridge that separates Namche from Khumjung and follow a beautiful The capital of the Khumbu is situated in an amphitheatre surrounded by towering peaks such as Thamserku (6,623m) and Kwangde (6,011m). We have time to experience this magical setting over a leisurely breakfast before visiting the Sherpa Museum. From the top of the village we can take a trail across open meadows with superb mountain views. Far below we can hear the roaring waters of the mighty Dudh Kosi River and look down on the soaring lammergeier as they catch the rising thermals. At the end of the ridge is the aptly named Everest View Hotel that is a great place to relax and admire the classic views of the most famous mountain in the world. From here we descend to Khumjung down a switchbacking trail.Sherpa village.Khumjung is a pleasant village situated on the southern slopes of Khumbila and dominated by the beautiful mountain of Ama Dablam (6812m) which literally means 'Mothers Charm Box' and is named after the little box that Sherpa women wear around their necks. Before dinner we will visit the village temple or gompa that contains many traditional murals and thankas, and some fierce looking masks of demons.The Sherpa people of the Khumbu are firm believers in the existence of the yeti, and for a small donation the temple caretaker will allow you to see the last remaining yeti scalp in the region. There have been a number of reported sightings of this large human like creature in the Khumbu region. Once a year at the Dumje Festival the scalp is removed and worn by a monk dressed as a yeti that circles the gompa as part of a series of dances that reinforce the traditions and beliefs of the people.

Day 8/Sept/3rd/2003: Khumjung 3600m
Today we can visit the Edmund Hillary School and hike up to Khunde village. From here you can see many prayer flags high on the hillside. This is the Gyalo La, on a shoulder of the sacred mountain of Khumbila and is one of the best viewpoints in the Himalayas.

Day 9/Sept/4th/2003: Thyangboche 3 867m
Thyangboche is the largest and most attractive monastery in Khumbu, but it is not the oldest. Sherpas believe that Buddhisam was introduced into khumbu towards the end of the 17th centuary by lama Sange dorje, the fifth of the reincarnate lamas of the Rongbuk.monastery in Tibet,to the north Mt.Everest.

Day 10/Sept/5th/2003: Pheriche 4252m.
The pangboche gompa is the oldest in Khumbu and once had relics that were said to be the skull and hand of a yeti. These items were stolen in 1991, the pheriche trail goes up to the left from the front's yard of a few herders huts over a stone wall and climbs a small ridge before descending to the Khumbu Khola. Crossing on a wooden bridge. From bridge 10 minuites walk to get to pheriche at 4220m. Pheriche is windier, and hence feels colder, than most places in khumbu.

Day 11/Sept/6th/2003: Lobuche 4939m
The trail ascends the broad, gently sloping valley from pheriche to phalang Karpo at 4340 meters. In many places the trail crosses small streams on boulders. amadablem is seen from a different aspect and is hardly recognizable . The true top of Kantega is visible far to the left of the prominent saddle seen from Thyangboche. The trail drops a bit and follows the western side of the valley to Lobuche, a summer village that boasts several lodges.

Day 12/Sept/7th/2003: Kalapatter-Lobuche 5534m
The ascent become steeper and rougher as it crosses several side moraines, although the trail is uaually well defined. In places however, an active glacier is under the moraine, so the trail is constantly changing. Route finding techniques include looking for stone cairns as markers and watching for traces of yak dung.On the lower slopes of the mountain a ridge extending to the sough terminates in a small peak. This peak Kalapatter meaning Black Rock is 5545 meters high and provides the best vantage point for viewing Mt. Everest Kala patter is actually a Hindi Name. Late dawa Tenjing accidentally named the peak when he accompanied the first foreigners jimmy Roberts.

Day 13/Sept/8th/2003: Lobuche to Dingboche.
Day 14/Sept/9th/2003: Dingboche to chukkung.
Day 15/Sept/10th/2003: Chukkung to Island peak

Day 16/Sept/11th/2003: At Island peak Basecamp Lighting candles in the memory of the all victims and prayer for their soul peace at the base camp in between 9-10 am according to the Nepal time. And start for Island Peak climbing.

Day 17/Sept/12th/2003: Trek high camp
Day 18/Sept/13th/2003: Trek toPangboche .3985m
Day 19/Sept/45th/2003: Trek to Namche Bazaar

Day 20/Sept/15th/2003: Trek to Lukla. after refreshment and lunch awarding certificates transfer from Camp to Denver and hotel overnight

Day 21/Sept/16th/2003: Fly to Kathmandu and Hotel
Day 22/Sept/17th/2003: Day in Kathmandu/ free
Day 23/Sept/18th/2003: Deperture from Nepal.

6. Financial provisions
The main source of the financing is the volunteering contributing from a individual or organization interested in helping the expedition and other touristic activities organized by the mission . The other sources are the fee paid by the respective team members.The money will be deposited and with drawn from the bank account of the name of Yeti Treks and Expedition Organizing Company. Requests will be made to Royal Nepal airlines, other domestic airlines from Nepal American airlines and united airlines and Northwest airlines to provide the sponsorship as much they can and letter from the organizing committee will be sent to the different trade and organization for the collection of funds.

7. Carriage (Airlines)
Team members will be carried from one place to another connecting with American, United and Northwest airlines as for as possible. The other national carrier Royal Nepal airlines will also be used for the traveling from Hong Kong . For the domestic flight Yeti airways and Buddha air will be used

8. Health and insurance
Each team with without doubt has a group of doctors and health workers required from the health matters. However each member is responsible for his or her own insurance. Trekking sharps/ climbing guide and Porters are insured from the organizing company.