Mt. Everest (8848.86m) & Mt. Lhotse(8,516m) Double 8000m Expeditions

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our Peak15 Adventure representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Meet the expedition team, settle in and receive an introduction to your upcoming Everest and Lhotse expedition.

Complete the necessary expedition formalities, climbing permit procedures and official documentation. Meet your climbing guide and inspect your personal mountaineering equipment. Our team will help identify missing items and organize essential gear before travelling towards the Everest region.

Keep this additional day available for remaining official procedures, equipment shopping and expedition arrangements. Your climbing guide will review essential mountaineering equipment, personal clothing and safety requirements before the team begins its journey towards the Everest region.

Take an exciting mountain flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region. After meeting the local trekking crew, begin walking through Sherpa villages, pine forests and suspension bridges alongside the Dudh Koshi River before reaching the peaceful village of Phakding.

Follow the Dudh Koshi River through beautiful pine forests and cross several suspension bridges, including the famous Hillary Bridge. Enter Sagarmatha National Park and continue climbing through mountain trails towards Namche Bazaar, the main Sherpa trading centre.

Spend an additional day in Namche Bazaar to help your body adjust to the increasing altitude. Take an acclimatization hike towards Everest View Hotel, where you can enjoy impressive views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and surrounding Himalayan peaks.

Continue along scenic mountain trails overlooking Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Descend towards the Dudh Koshi River before climbing through beautiful forests to Tengboche. Visit its famous Buddhist monastery, an important spiritual centre for the Sherpa community.

Walk through alpine landscapes, passing Pangboche village and traditional stone settlements. Enjoy spectacular views of Ama Dablam and other surrounding peaks as the trail gradually climbs above the tree line towards Dingboche, an important acclimatization destination.

Take a rest day to support proper altitude adaptation before ascending further into the Khumbu region. Depending on your physical condition, hike towards Nangkartsang Hill for panoramic mountain views before returning to Dingboche for an overnight stay.

Continue along the high-altitude trail towards Thukla and climb to the memorial area dedicated to climbers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. Cross rocky terrain surrounded by impressive mountain scenery before reaching the settlement of Lobuche.

Walk alongside the Khumbu Glacier and across its rugged moraine towards Everest Base Camp. Experience the dramatic Himalayan surroundings before arriving at the expedition's main base, where the climbing team will organize accommodation and prepare for the mountaineering phase.

Participate in the traditional Buddhist puja ceremony and receive blessings for a safe expedition. Complete climbing training, equipment checks and safety briefings. These additional days allow the team to prepare for the Khumbu Icefall and upcoming high-altitude climbing rotations.

Begin the first climbing rotation through the challenging Khumbu Icefall, navigating crevasses, ice formations and ladders using fixed ropes. Follow your climbing guide's instructions throughout the ascent before reaching Camp I, where you will experience your first overnight stay above Base Camp.

Continue from Camp I towards Camp II through the Western Cwm, a broad glacial valley surrounded by towering Himalayan walls. This climbing rotation helps your body adapt to higher elevations. After reaching Camp II, descend to Camp I according to the climbing team's schedule.

Return to Everest Base Camp after completing the initial climbing rotation. Spend these days resting, recovering and monitoring your physical condition. The expedition team will review acclimatization progress, equipment and weather conditions before preparing for the next climbing rotation.

Return through the Khumbu Icefall and climb towards Camp II for further high-altitude acclimatization. Spend time resting at the higher camp under your guide's supervision. This stage helps your body adapt to the demanding conditions before the next climbing rotation.

Ascend the steep Lhotse Face using fixed ropes to reach Camp III. This important climbing rotation provides experience at higher elevations and prepares climbers for the demanding upper sections. After completing the planned acclimatization activity, descend carefully to Camp II.

Complete the climbing rotation by descending from Camp II to Everest Base Camp. Take time to recover from the demanding ascent, organize personal equipment and discuss your physical condition and acclimatization progress with the expedition leader.

After completing the climbing rotations, take an extended recovery period at a lower elevation. Peak15's published itinerary mentions Namche Bazaar or Kathmandu as recovery options. The exact travel arrangements and return schedule to Everest Base Camp should be confirmed by the expedition leader.

Return to Everest Base Camp and reunite with the expedition team. Review mountain conditions, monitor weather forecasts and complete final equipment checks. These days are allocated for preparation before the summit rotation, depending on acclimatization progress and suitable climbing conditions.

Begin the final climbing rotation by ascending through the Khumbu Icefall towards Camp II. Spend time resting and preparing equipment at the high camp while the climbing guide evaluates weather conditions, oxygen supplies and the team's readiness for the upper mountain.

The published Peak15 itinerary lists another Camp II climbing and rest day. Use this period for final equipment preparation, oxygen checks and coordination with the climbing team.

Ascend towards the South Col through the upper mountain route and steep climbing sections. Upon reaching Camp IV, prepare oxygen equipment, climbing clothing and summit supplies. Your climbing guide will review weather forecasts and coordinate the final summit departure.

Begin the summit push under suitable weather conditions, following fixed ropes towards the highest point on Earth. After reaching Everest's summit at 8,848.86m, take photographs and celebrate your achievement before descending carefully to Camp IV.

If weather, health and climbing conditions permit, continue towards the summit of Lhotse via the Lhotse Couloir. Reach the summit at 8,516m and descend carefully under the close supervision of your climbing guide. This attempt must remain conditional on safety.

Continue descending from the upper mountain towards Camp I. Move carefully along fixed ropes and through technical sections, following your climbing guide's instructions. This descent marks an important stage of returning safely from the high-altitude climbing zone.

Complete the descent through the Khumbu Icefall and return to Everest Base Camp. Rejoin the support team, rest and celebrate the completion of the summit phase. The climbing team will assist with equipment organization and preparations for leaving Base Camp.

Participate in the final expedition cleanup and packing process. Organize personal equipment, remove waste and ensure that the Base Camp area is left according to environmental regulations. Prepare climbing gear and luggage for the return journey through the Khumbu Valley.

Leave Everest Base Camp and descend through the Khumbu Valley, passing familiar mountain settlements and glacial landscapes. Continue towards Pheriche, where the lower elevation provides a more comfortable environment for recovery after the demanding high-altitude expedition.

Continue descending through Pangboche and Tengboche, enjoying the final views of the Himalayan peaks. Cross the Dudh Koshi River and follow forested trails through beautiful mountain scenery towards Namche Bazaar for a comfortable overnight stay.

Trek descent to Lukla O/N LodgeFollow the familiar trail through Sherpa villages, suspension bridges and forested valleys towards Lukla. Enjoy the final walking section of the expedition and celebrate with your local support team before preparing for the return flight to Kathmandu.

Take a domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, subject to weather and flight operations. Upon arrival, the Peak15 Adventure team will transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy a comfortable evening and rest after completing the expedition.

After completing the expedition, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international departure. Our Peak15 Adventure representative will assist with airport arrangements and wish you a safe journey home after your Everest and Lhotse adventure

Keep these additional days available for possible weather delays, flight disruptions, summit schedule changes or other expedition requirements. If the expedition finishes as planned, the remaining time can be used for recovery and leisure in Kathmandu. The final allocation must be confirmed by Peak15.