Hi looking for some feedback on our planned EBC/ Three Pass/ Goyko trek this Sept/ October.
I’m travelling with a just turned (m) 14 yr old and a strong and capable (f) 15 yr old and will most likely employ a porter/ guide to help a little with their load. I will also do my best to ensure they are as fit as possible. Not really relevant, but I also did the AC around 20+ years ago.
I would apprecitate any feedback on the below itinerary, esp given the kids ages and my desire to not push them to hard. I can prolly aford to squeexe in an extra day to shorten any punishing days if really needed.
Also feedback re going up via Phortse (and staying a night there), rather than to Tengboche, Pangboche then Dingboche
Day 1 Fly to Lukla and trek to Jorsale. (Trying to push to Jorsale to make a shorter trek to Namche)
Day 2 Jorsale to Namche.
Day 3 Acclimatization day in Namche. Everest View Hotel, Khunde and Khumjung.
Day 4 Namche to Phortse
Day 5 Phortse to Pangboche (shorter day?)
Day 6 Pangboche to AD base camp and return to Pangboche
Day 7 Pangboche to Dingboche (shorter day?) Maybe even add a complete rest day in Dingboche?
Day 8 Dingboche to Chukhung also up to Island Peak BC
Day 9 Chukhung Ri day trip
Day 10 Chukhung to Lobuche via Konga La
Day 11 Lobuche to Gorak Shep/ Kala Pattha for sunset
Day 12 Gorak Shep to EBC to Lobuche
Day 13 Lobuche to Dzongla
Day 14 Dzongla to Goyko via Cho La
Day 15 Gokyo Ri
Day 16 Goyko Lakes
Day 17 Goyko to Lumde (or Marlung??) via Renjo La
Day 18 Lumde to Namche
Day 19 Namche to Lukla
Day 20 Lukla to KTM
Thanks for your guidance