Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your airport representative meets you with a private vehicle transfer to the hotel. Once there, your guide helps you check your trekking gear and shows you what you need. If anything's missing, you can pick it up or rent it in Thamel, the main tourist area.
Optional Activities
- Purchase or rent missing trekking gear in Thamel
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Start early and head to the airport with a packed breakfast for your flight to Lukla. The flight itself offers nice views as you approach the mountains. After landing, you'll meet your local trekking staff and begin hiking to Phakding, a small settlement right on the Dudh Koshi River.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Koshi River - Day 3
Phakding to Namche
You'll walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River and climb toward Namche, which takes about 6 hours. The trail crosses the river multiple times, and you'll see yaks and mules along the way. The highlight is crossing the region's highest suspension bridge. After a steep final push up, you reach Namche, the largest town in the area.
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche
- Cross highest suspension bridge of Everest Region
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Koshi River Highest suspension bridge of Everest Region - Day 4
Namche
Today you stay in Namche for acclimatization. Take a day hike up to Syangboche Airport, which sits at one of the world's highest elevations. Walk around the Everest View Hotel and then head back down to Namche Bazaar by evening.
Included Activities
- Day hike to Syangboche Airport
- Walk around Everest View Hotel
- Acclimatization hiking around Namche area
Landmarks/POIs Syangboche Airport Everest View Hotel - Day 5
Namche to Tengboche
After breakfast, head north toward Tengboche, a great spot for photos with Himalayan backdrops. The trek runs about 6 hours with a steep climb in the second half. Later in the day, walk around and check out the Tengboche monastery to catch the evening light on the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche monastery
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Trek down to Debuche and then on to Pangboche, a significant Sherpa village. Walking through, you'll see Mt. Ama Dablam rising up on your right side. The trail rolls along with ups and downs, crosses a river, and then climbs up to the Dingboche valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Debuche to Pangboche to Dingboche
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Ama Dablam - Day 7
Dingboche
This is your second acclimatization day. After breakfast, walk around Dingboche. Your guide will help you choose between hiking Naragsang Hill or Chhukung Ri based on weather and how you're feeling. Both hikes stay at similar heights and help your body adjust. You'll return, rest, and have a good dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty dinner in Dingboche)
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day hike to Naragsang Hill or Chhukung Ri (choice to be determined by guide)
Landmarks/POIs Naragsang Hill Chhukung Ri - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
Trek to Lobuche by way of Thukla Pass, also called Memorial Pass. You'll see small stone memorials and prayer flags along the way. The terrain is easier than previous days since you're walking on grassland. Views include the Himalayas, Khumbu Valley, Cholatse Glacier Lakes, and the pass itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche via Thukla Pass
Landmarks/POIs Thukla Pass (Memorial Pass) Cholatse Glacier Lakes Khumbu Valley - Day 9
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
Today you reach Everest Base Camp. Walk along rocky terrain by the Khumbu glacier, which can be rough and tricky in spots. Pass through Gorakshep for lunch, then continue to the camp itself. You'll explore the area and head back to the guesthouse, which takes roughly 5 hours round trip. Pack extra snacks and water.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Gorakshep)
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp
- Explore Everest Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Everest Base Camp Khumbu Glacier Gorakshep - Day 10
Everest Base Camp to Pheriche
This is a tough day. Hike up Kalapathar early to see the sunrise. As you climb, the peaks seem to come right toward you. From the top, you get a wide view of Khumbu mountains and can see Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lhotse, and others. Come back down to Gorakshep for breakfast, then trek to Pheriche.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Kalapathar for sunrise
- Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche
Landmarks/POIs Kalapathar Mt. Everest Mt. Nuptse Mt. Pumori Mt. Lhotse Khumbu Mountains Taboche Mountain - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche
Start heading back toward Namche after breakfast. You'll pass through Pangboche and Imja Khola, then climb back up to Tengboche. Check out the main monastery there, the biggest in the region and the only one visible from Everest's summit. Trek down to Phungi Thanga, climb to Sanasa, and finish at Namche with gradual terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Pangboche to Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
- Visit Tengboche monastery
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery Imja Khola - Day 12
Namche to Lukla
After 12 days trekking, make your way to Lukla. Stop at Phakding, the village on the Dudh Koshi River banks, for lunch before finishing your trek in the Solukhumbu region.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Phakding)
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche to Phakding to Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Koshi River - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu this morning. Your guide picks you up at the airport and transfers you to the hotel. Spend the day resting and recovering from your trek. Later, wander around Thamel if you want to pick up souvenirs or just stretch your legs.
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Visit Thamel for souvenir shopping (optional)
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Thamel
- Stroll around Thamel
Landmarks/POIs Thamel - Day 14
Kathmandu
Your guide drops you at the international airport for your flight home, wrapping up your trek adventure.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner one night before final departure in a Typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance (guide accompanies))
