Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Monzo
You'll head to the domestic airport early for a 35-minute flight to Lukla. Once you land, you'll start trekking toward Monzo, which takes about 4 hours. The path offers constant views of the Himalayan mountains as you make your way up. By evening you'll reach a local lodge where you'll stay the night.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (kathmandu)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Day 2
Monzo to Namche Bazaar
From Monzo, you'll trek to Namche Bazaar while entering Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trail winds through beautiful terrain where you might spot local wildlife. After several hours of walking, you'll arrive at Namche Bazaar, sitting at 11,270 ft and known as the unofficial capital of the Khumbu Region. You'll stay in a local lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park
- Visit Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar
This is your acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. You'll take a guided walk around the village with some shorter hikes to explore the area while your body adjusts to the altitude. Spending time here helps prepare you for higher elevations ahead. You'll stay another night in Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing around Namche Bazaar
- Small hikes around Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You'll trek along a spiritual route that passes through monasteries and temples on the way to Tengboche. The trail goes through Kayangjuma, Sansa, and a pine forest before reaching Tengboche Monastery at 12,700 ft, the spiritual heart of the Khumbu region. You'll stay in a local lodge for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
Today you'll trek to Dingboche at 14,000 ft. You'll cross a suspension bridge with views of Ama Dablam mountain, then walk through opening valleys and cross the Lobuche River. The final stretch involves a steep climb into Dingboche. You'll stay in a local lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross suspension bridge with Ama Dablam views
Landmarks Ama Dablam - Day 6
Dingboche to Lobuche
You'll trek higher to Lobuche at 16,170 ft. Along the way you'll pass stone memorials for climbers who died on Mount Everest. From here, views open up to Nuptse, Cholatse, Thamserku, and other peaks. As the trail reaches the Khumbu Glacier moraine, you'll get closer views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal. You'll stay in a local lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Nuptse Cholatse Thamserku Khumbutse Lingtren Pumori - Day 7
Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
This is the trek's highlight. After lunch at Gorak Shep, you'll hike through the challenging Khumbu Icefall toward Everest Base Camp. You'll spend an hour at the camp taking in the views and the reality of being here. Then you'll trek back down to Gorak Shep where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Khumbu Icefall
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Explore Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Khumbu Icefall 
- Day 8
Gorak Shep to Kalapathar to Periche
You'll hike up to Kalapathar at 5,555 m, the highest point on this trek and your best viewpoint for Mount Everest. From here you'll see countless peaks stretching across the horizon. Later you'll walk down to Periche at 4,280 m elevation for an overnight stay in a guest house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kalapathar
- View Mount Everest from Kalapathar
Landmarks Kalapathar Mount Everest - Day 9
Periche to Khumjung
You'll trek down to Khumjung, a beautiful village where Sherpa people live. You'll have the chance to learn about their culture and lifestyle during your time here. You'll stay overnight in a guest house in the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Khumjung village
- Experience Sherpa culture
Landmarks Khumjung - Day 10
Khumjung to Manjoo
From Khumjung you'll trek to Manjoo on trails that go up and down through small valleys. Everest stays visible along much of the route. You'll see mani stones stretching across the path. You'll stay in a guest house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Mount Everest - Day 11
Manjoo to Lukla
You'll trek from Manjoo back to Lukla, a 5-hour walk. Manjoo is a small village with scattered settlements, and from here the mountain views stretch far across the skyline behind the green hills. You'll stay in a local lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 12
Lukla to Kathmandu
You'll catch an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, about 35 minutes in the air. When you land, you'll transfer to your hotel to rest after your trek.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
