Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
After an early breakfast at your hotel, you'll drive to the airport for a scenic 35-minute flight to Lukla's mountain airport. Meeting your guide and porters there, you'll start trekking along the Dudh Koshi River valley. This is an easy 4-hour trek that brings you to Phakding for your first night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Lukla
- Meet guide and porters
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding following Dudh Koshi valley
Landmarks Lukla Airport Dudh Koshi River - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Breakfast at your lodge comes first, then you'll continue trekking along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing it multiple times. At Jorsale you'll enter Sagarmatha National Park. After stopping for lunch to rest, you'll walk a few more hours through pine forests before arriving at Namche Bazaar around 3,440 meters, a busy mountain hub surrounded by peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Cross Dudh Koshi River multiple times
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale
- Trek through pine forests to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Jorsale Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day)
Today is for acclimatization before moving to higher elevations. You'll trek up to Khumjung village via Everest View Hotel in Syangboche, where you can see Himalayan views including Mount Everest. After visiting the old monastery in Khumjung village, you'll head back to Namche Bazaar to spend the night.
Included Activities
- Hike to Khumjung village via Everest View Hotel
- Visit Khumjung village and old monastery
- View of Mount Everest and Himalayan peaks
Landmarks Everest View Hotel Syangboche Khumjung Village Mount Everest - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengbuche
After breakfast at your Tengbuche lodge, you'll trek along ridge and flat mountain paths with views of Thamserku, Kantega, and Kusum Kangaru peaks. The terrain has zigzags for a few hours, then descends to the river and Phunki Tenga where you'll rest. From there you'll climb through rhododendron forest to reach Tengbuche, visiting the monastery in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengbuche via ridge paths
- Trek through rhododendron forest
- Visit Tengbuche monastery
Landmarks Thamserku Kantega Kusum Kangaru Phunki Tenga Tengbuche Monastery - Day 5
Tengbuche to Dingbuche
Starting after breakfast, you'll descend through rhododendron forest to the Imja Khola and cross a suspension bridge. Walking past a long mani stone wall, you'll reach Pangboche village, then continue through summer pastures to Dingbuche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengbuche to Dingbuche
- Descend through rhododendron forest
- Cross suspension bridge over Imja Khola
- Pass mani stone wall
- Trek through summer pastures
Landmarks Imja Khola Pangboche Dingbuche - Day 6
Dingbuche (Acclimatization Day)
This acclimatization day offers views of Ama Dablam's north face and the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. You can explore the valley leading to Chukum and Island Peak. Choose between climbing Nagarjan peak or hiking to Chhukung valley, both good for adjusting to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb Nagarjan peak or hike to Chhukung valley
- Explore valley leading to Chukum and Island Peak
Landmarks Ama Dablam Lhotse Nuptse Island Peak Nagarjan Peak Chhukung Valley - Day 7
Dingbuche to Lobuche
After breakfast, you'll trek north for about 50 minutes to reach a mani prayer stupa. The gentle trail descends to Pheriche village with views of Mount Tawache, Ama Dablam, and northern peaks. From Pheriche the trail joins near Dugla before crossing a small wooden bridge, then climbs steeply uphill for about an hour to see Mount Pumori and western peaks before reaching Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingbuche to Lobuche
- Trek to mani prayer stupa
- Pass Pheriche and Dugla
- Cross small wooden bridge over Khumbu glacier river
- Climb to Lobuche
Landmarks Pheriche Dugla Mount Tawache Mount Pumori Khumbu Glacier Lobuche - Day 8
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep
After breakfast, you'll trek along the rocky moraine path viewing icy glacial ponds and icebergs from Khumbu glacier. Following the final rocky moraine dunes, you'll descend to Gorakshep for lunch. You'll leave belongings here and trek for another 2-3 hours to Everest Base Camp, then return to Gorakshep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep via rocky moraine path
- Trek from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp
- Visit Everest Base Camp
- Return trek to Gorakshep
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier Gorakshep Everest Base Camp 
- Day 9
Gorakshep to Kala Patthar to Zongla
Rising early, you'll climb Kala Patthar at 5,545 meters to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas and Mount Everest. Back at Gorakshep for breakfast, you'll trek via Lobuche and take the left trail leading to Zongla, where you'll stay at a basic lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb Kala Patthar early morning
- Sunrise views over Himalayas including Mount Everest
- Trek from Gorakshep to Zongla via Lobuche
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mount Everest Lobuche Zongla - Day 10
Zongla to Tangnak via Cho La Pass
After an early breakfast, you'll tackle the challenging trek to cross Cho La pass at 5,370 meters. The steep and difficult rocky ridge ascent takes several hours, starting with a small glacial stream crossing, then the pass. From the summit you'll see Ama Dablam, Kantaiega, Thamserku, Taboche, Cholatse, Baruntse, Pasang Lhamo, and Numbur. After hanging Buddhist prayer flags, you'll scramble down to Tangnak yak kharka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb Cho La pass at 5,370 meters
- Trek across glaciated pass
- Hang Buddhist prayer flags
- Trek to Tangnak yak kharka
Landmarks Cho La Pass Ama Dablam Kantaiega Thamserku Taboche Cholatse Baruntse Pasang Lhamo Numbur Tangnak - Day 11
Tangnak to Gokyo
After breakfast, you'll trek across the Ngozumpa Glacier on a sandy, shifting trail with frozen lakes creaking below. Reaching the main trail to Gokyo, you'll hike about an hour past the second lake to the lodge. You'll enter the grassy ablation valley beside the glacier and arrive at this seasonal village built beside the third and biggest lake, with comfortable lodges and warm stoves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek across Ngozumpa Glacier
- Hike past second lake to Gokyo
- Explore Gokyo village
Landmarks Ngozumpa Glacier Gokyo Gokyo Lakes - Day 12
Gokyo to Machhermo via Gokyo Ri
Rising early, you'll climb Gokyo Ri peak that rises above the village, starting just after first light. As you climb the steep path, summits of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu come into view. The summit offers one of the finest views in the Everest region. After returning to Gokyo, you'll trek down to Machhermo village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb Gokyo Ri early morning
- Views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu
- Trek from Gokyo to Machhermo
Landmarks Gokyo Ri Mount Everest Lhotse Makalu Machhermo - Day 13
Machhermo to Namche Bazaar
After breakfast, the trail gently descends to Dole then steeply through rhododendron forests to Photse Tenga at 3,650 meters. The path then ascends steeply to Mongla Danda at 4,000 meters and gently descends with small ups and downs to Kyanjuma at 3,500 meters. From there you'll follow gentle terrain back to Namche Bazaar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Machhermo to Dole
- Descend through rhododendron forests to Photse Tenga
- Trek through Mongla Danda
- Trek to Kyanjoma
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Dole Photse Tenga Mongla Danda Kyanjoma Namche Bazaar - Day 14
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
After breakfast at your Namche lodge, the trekking is mostly pleasant with a few short uphill climbs and descents to the Bhote-Koshi River, which you'll cross several times. The final 45-minute uphill climb brings you to Lukla where your trekking adventure ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Cross Bhote-Koshi River multiple times
- Final uphill climb to Lukla
Landmarks Bhote-Koshi River Lukla - Day 15
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight takes you back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Upon arrival, you'll transfer to your hotel for a hot shower and rest after your trek. You'll spend the night at the hotel.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Transfer to hotel
- Relax at hotel
Landmarks Lukla Airport 
