The trek will go through some of the most magnificent scenery in the world,
We're thrilled to have Micah Goodman, PhD on Board. Micah, an Israeli-American philosopher, will give lectures during the trek under the topic: "History Of God".
Itinerary Outline
THE ULTIMATE CLIMB
FOR THE ULTIMATE CAUSE
This year, a select group of climbers will trek to Gokyi Ri in the Everest region (5357m) on behalf of rural communities in extreme poverty.
Day 1
28/10 (Monday)
Arrive Kathmandu - Arrival and free time
Day 2
29/10 (Tuesday)
Kathmandu - Guided sightseeing, shopping, joining the Bhai Tika celebrations.
3 H
Day 3
30/10 (Wednesday)
Mahadevbesi - Visiting Tevel's community development project at the beautiful village of Madevbesi, and returning to KTM in the early evening.
Day 4
31/10 (Thursday)
Lukla - A short flight from KTM to Lukla, and a 3 hour hike to Phakding.
6 H
8 H
Namche Bazaar - Hike to Namche Bazaar where we'll stay for 3 nights for Shabbat, resting and altitude adaptation.
We'll have a Shabbat dinner together, with fascinating talks about philosophy and Judaism, and short hikes in the area.
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
1/11 (Friday)
2/11 (Saturday)
Dole - Early in the morning we'll take a slow and steady climb to Dole village. During the trail, you'll take a first glimpse of Cho Oyu, the 6th highest peak in the world.
4 H
Day 8
Machhermo - Machhermo is a small village in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It lies in the Dudh Kosi River valley and has an altitude of 4038m, it serves as a stopping point for trekkers on the way to Gokyo.
4/11 (Monday)
3/11 (Sunday)
4 H
Day 9
5/11 (Tuesday)
Gokyo - Our way from Machermo to Gokyo continues as you'll steadily ascend into the world of rock and snow, this is a high altitude climb and breathtakingly (literally) beautiful.
8 H
Day 10
Gokyo-Ri - Machhermo - From here we'll enjoy the extraordinary views of Mt. Everest and panoramic view of four of the six highest mountains in the world, this indescribably magical place is the end of our journey, we'll descend back to Machhermo and leave by Helicopter to Kathmandu the day after.
6/11 (Wednesday)
Day 11
7/11 (Thursday)
Machhermo-Kathmandu - Early in the morning, a private helicopter will pick us up from Machhermo, this is an awe-inspiring short flight to Kathmandu. In the evening we'll meet for a farewell communal dinner.
Day 12
8/11 (Friday)
Kathmandu - Unwinding, resting and time for shopping.
The above itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons outside of our control, including weather, terrain conditions, acclimatization, team member health, and fitness, etc. It is not unusual for adjustments to be made, and our guides use their good judgment to ensure the health, safety, and success of all members on the trek.
