The southern ridge leads to the true summit, while its southwestern extension, part of the normal route of ascent, leads to the south summit – a more technical climb involving a scramble up a rocky gully to a glacier.
Above this point, a headwall of steep snow leads to the summit ridge, which continues, in an extremely exposed position, to the summit.
The climb poses a very enjoyable challenge and offers some of the most remarkable Himalayan views in the entire Khumbu region.

Itinerary:

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Flight to Lukla – trek Phakding (2652 m)
Day 04 : Phakding/Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 05 : Rest at Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 06 : Tyangboche (3867 m)
Day 07 : Pheriche (4252 m)
Day 08 : Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 09 : Gorak Shep (5240 m)
Day 10 : Excursion to Kala Pattar (5540 m) and trek back to Lobuche (5260 m)
Day 11 : Trek to Chunkung (4730 m) via Kongma-La Pass (5535 m)
Day 12 : Chunkung to Island B.C. (4970 m)
Day 13 : Island B.C. to High Camp (5481 m)
Day 14 and 15: High Camp to Summit and back to Base Camp
Day 16 : Trek Back to Chhukung
Day 17 : Dingboche (4240 m)
Day 18 : Tengboche (3860 m)
Day 19 : Namche bazaar (3440 m)
Day 20: Lukla (2840 m)
Day 21 : Flight back to Kathmandu – transported to hotel
Day 22 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 23 : Transported to airport – flight to onward destination