Itinerary
- Day 1
Lukla
Your flight lands in Lukla this morning, and from there you'll start trekking toward Everest Base Camp. The path takes you down to Phakding, a small village where you'll stay your first night in a local teahouse. It's a shorter day to help you get oriented and settle into the rhythm of the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Airport Phakding - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
You'll trek from Phakding today, crossing several suspension bridges over rivers and walking through traditional villages. After passing through these settlements, you enter Sagarmatha National Park and then the trail gets steeper as you climb toward Namche Bazaar. You'll reach this important trading hub by evening and check into your hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar with suspension bridge crossings
Landmarks/POIs Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar
This day is for acclimatization, so you're staying in Namche Bazaar. The village has restaurants, coffee shops, and pubs if you want to relax. If you'd rather stay active, you can visit Khunde Hospital, which Edmund Hillary helped establish, or hike up to Everest View Hotel in the afternoon for sunset views. The mountains around here include Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Everest itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Visit to Khunde Hospital
- Hike to Everest View Hotel for sunset views
Landmarks/POIs Khunde Hospital Everest View Hotel Mount Everest Ama Dablam Nuptse Lhotse - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You'll walk at an easier pace to Phulki first, then continue on to Tengboche village. This village is home to the biggest monastery in the Everest region. The trail offers views across the whole Himalayan range, with Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku all visible. You're in Sagarmatha National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery Sagarmatha National Park Mount Everest Nuptse Lhotse Ama Dablam Mount Thamserku - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
Starting early, you trek through forests of birch, conifer, and rhododendron trees. After descending to Pangboche, you'll cross the Imja River and make your way through the scenic Imja Valley. Later you cross the Lobuche River and climb toward Dingboche. This rustic village sits in fields of barley, potatoes, and buckwheat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Landmarks/POIs Pangboche Imja Valley Dingboche - Day 6
Dingboche
You're spending this day acclimatizing in Dingboche. Walk around the village or climb the ridge behind it to see six of the world's highest peaks, including Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Use this time to rest and prepare for the harder climbing that comes next.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Dingboche
- Ridge climb behind Dingboche village
Landmarks/POIs Lhotse Mount Makalu Mount Cho Oyu - Day 7
Dingboche to Lobuche
The trail gets more challenging today as you climb to higher elevations. You'll ascend the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and cross boulder-covered slopes. Reaching Chupki Lhara ridge gives you views across the mountains. Then you continue through rough terrain and arrive in Lobuche, where you can see Mount Lobuche, Mount Pumori, and Nuptse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Landmarks/POIs Khumbu Glacier Chupki Lhara Lobuche Mount Lobuche Mount Pumori Nuptse - Day 8
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep
You'll trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep this morning on a relatively straightforward path. After that, the route to Everest Base Camp becomes more demanding, with glacier sections that go up and down. By afternoon, you'll reach base camp itself and catch sight of this legendary location. Afterward, you'll head back to Gorakshep since the day's been long.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep
- Visit to Everest Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Everest Base Camp Gorakshep - Day 9
Gorakshep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Wake up before sunrise and head to Kala Patthar for the trek's main event. As the sun comes up, Mount Everest gets illuminated first, and you'll see Nuptse Nup, Changtse, and Lhotse around it. Take your photos here, then return to Gorak Shep for breakfast and begin descending toward Pheriche.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Kala Patthar for sunrise views
- Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche
Landmarks/POIs Kala Patthar Mount Everest Nuptse Nup Changtse Lhotse Pheriche - Day 10
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Now you're heading back down instead of up. From Pheriche, you trek mostly downhill through Tengboche and back toward Namche Bazaar. This descent takes several hours, and you'll spend your last night in Namche before heading out of the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar - Day 11
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
After breakfast, you trek back down to Lukla via Phakding. As you descend, you'll see mountains, monasteries, and villages one more time. This is your final day on foot, and you'll reach Lukla by evening to settle in for your last night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla via Phakding
Landmarks/POIs Phakding Lukla - Day 12
Lukla to Kathmandu
The 25-minute flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu is brief but memorable. From the air, you'll see mountain ranges and valleys spread out below you. This short flight marks the end of your trek and gives you one final view of the region before you land.
Landmarks/POIs Mount Everest
