Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuwan International Airport where a Mount Adventure Holidays representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you'll settle in for the night and get some rest before the trek begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
A 40-minute flight takes you from Kathmandu to Lukla at 9,186 feet on one of the world's most beautiful air routes. Once you meet your crew, trekking starts with a gradual descent through Cheplung village where you'll see the sacred Mt. Khumbila. From there, you continue to Phakding for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding via Cheplung village
- View of Mt. Khumbila (18,900 ft)
Landmarks Lukla Airport Mt. Khumbila Cheplung Phakding - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
You'll trek through pine forests up the Benkar valley, then cross the Dudh Koshi River and pass through Chumoa and Monjo at the entrance to Everest National Park. After crossing a suspension bridge and passing Jorsale village, the trail makes a steep climb to Namche Bazaar. On clear days, you might catch views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine forest and Benkar valley
- Cross Dudh Koshi River
- Pass Monjo entrance to Everest National Park
- Cross suspension bridge
- Steep ascent to Namche Bazaar
- Optional views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse
Landmarks Benkar Dudh Koshi River Chumoa Monjo Sagarmatha National Park Jorsale Bhote Koshi River Namche Bazaar Mount Everest Mount Lhotse - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
This is your acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar, the main hub where you'll find shops, restaurants, ATMs, and internet cafes. You can explore with your guide or hike to Sagarmatha National Park for sunrise views of Everest, or trek to Khumjung village at 12,401 feet instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
- Explore Namche Bazaar with guide
Optional Activities
- Day hike to Sagarmatha National Park for sunrise views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde
- Day hike to Khumjung village (12,401 ft) - Sherpa settlement
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Sagarmatha National Park Khumjung Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Mount Nuptse Ama Dablam Thamserku Kongde - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Phortse Tanga
You'll climb the Khumjung hill and descend east through a broad valley to the Dudh Koshi River, with your guide choosing the best trail option. Along the way, you'll pass a chorten on the ridge top and visit Mohang, where Buddhism came to the Khumbu region. After descending steep switchbacks, you'll stay overnight in Phortse Tanga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phortse Tanga
- Climb Khumjung hill and descent
- Visit chorten at 3,973 m
- Visit Mohang, birthplace of re-incarnated Lama of Rongbuk Monastery
Landmarks Khumjung Mt. Khumbila Dudh Koshi River Mohang Rongbuk Monastery Phortse Tanga - Day 6
Phortse Tanga to Machhermo
Trekking uphill from Phortse Tanga through rhododendron forests, you'll pass a waterfall before reaching Tongba Village. The climb continues through Dhole, Labarma, and Luza villages (with a chorten before Luza) before arriving in Machhermo. You'll walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phortse Tanga to Machhermo
- Walk through rhododendron forest
- Pass waterfall
- Pass through Tongba Village, Dhole, Labarma, and Luza villages
Landmarks Phortse Tanga Tongba Village Dhole Labarma Luza Machhermo Dudh Koshi River - Day 7
Machhermo to Gokyo
Starting with a ridge climb for views of Kangtaiga and Cho Oyu at 8,153 meters, you descend to the riverbank then climb the steep terminal moraine of Ngazumpa Glacier. After crossing an iron bridge, you'll pass three turquoise lakes and reach Gokyo village. The afternoon gives you time to explore around the third lake after lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo
- Climb ridge for views of Kangtaiga and Cho Oyu
- Cross Ngazumpa Glacier terminal moraine
- Pass first lake - Longpongo (4,690 m)
- Pass second lake - Taboche Tsho
- Reach third lake - Dudh Pokhari and Gokyo village
- Explore around third lake after lunch
Landmarks Kangtaiga Cho Oyu Ngazumpa Glacier Longpongo Lake Taboche Tsho Dudh Pokhari (Third Lake) Gokyo - Day 8
Gokyo
Early morning brings a hike to Gokyo Ri for views of the entire Khumbu region and four of Nepal's seven highest peaks: Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. You'll continue to the fourth lake for its serene setting, trek back to the third lake, and if conditions permit, hike to the fifth lake with views of Ngozumba Glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Gokyo Ri peak
- Views of Cho Oyu, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Makalu
- Trek to fourth lake - Thonak Tsho
Optional Activities
- Hike to fifth lake - Ngozumba Tsho with views of Ngozumba Glacier
Landmarks Gokyo Ri Gokyo Cho Oyu Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Mount Makalu Thonak Tsho (Fourth Lake) Ngozumba Tsho (Fifth Lake) Ngozumba Glacier - Day 9
Gokyo to Thagnak
If yesterday didn't include Gokyo Ri, you'll tackle it today. This steep peak takes 3 to 4 hours but rewards you with panoramic views of Gokyo village, Cholatse, and Ngazumpa Glacier, plus numerous named peaks like Everest, Makalu, and Lhotse. You'll watch sunrise kiss Everest, then trek through the glacier area to Thagnak for an easy afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gokyo to Thagnak
- Trek through Ngazumpa Glacier
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gokyo Ri peak (if not completed Day 8) - views of Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Kangtega, Taboche, Cholatse, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Changtse, and Pumori
Landmarks Gokyo Ri Gokyo Cholatse Ngazumpa Glacier Kusum Kanguru Thamserku Kangtega Taboche Mount Makalu Mount Lhotse Mount Nuptse Mount Everest Changtse Pumori Thagnak - Day 10
Thagnak to Dzongla
This ranks as one of the toughest days. While Cho La pass itself isn't technically hard, it's steep with glacier traverse and ice-glazed rocks that can be slippery, so you'll need to move carefully. Trekking from Phedi through rocky terrain and alongside a frozen lake, you'll reach the prayer-flag decorated pass with views of pyramidal Ama Dablam and other peaks before reaching Dzongla Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thagnak to Dzongla
- Cross Cho La pass
- Traverse glacier on eastern side of pass
- Navigate through crevasses
- Views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Lobuche, Baruntse mountains
Landmarks Cho La Pass Phedi Ama Dablam Cholatse Lobuche East Baruntse Dzongla Pheriche - Day 11
Dzongla to Lobuche
This is a short trek day giving you plenty of time to relax. You'll climb down from Dzongla and walk through grassy trails with Lobuche Peak views. The trail curves through a wide river bed before reaching Lobuche, where you'll spend the rest of the day resting and preparing for tomorrow's long trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche
- Walk through grassy trails with Lobuche Peak views
Landmarks Dzongla Lobuche Peak Lobuche - Day 12
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
Trekking to Everest Base Camp takes you through the once-vast Gorak Shep Lake area. The walk is strenuous due to thin air at high altitude as you trek through rocky dunes and moraine. You'll see bright mountaineers' tents and views of Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori. Your guide can discuss visiting Kala Patthar today instead of tomorrow for better sunset views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
- Pass Gorak Shep Lake
- View Indian army mountaineers' memorials
- Trek through rocky dunes, moraine, and streams
- Reach Everest Base Camp
- Views of Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori
Optional Activities
- Sunset visit to Kala Patthar instead of next day
Landmarks Gorak Shep Lake Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep Mount Nuptse Khumbuste Pumori Kala Patthar - Day 13
Gorak Shep to Pheriche
An early pre-dawn departure happens in temperatures between -10 to -14°C with potential chilly winds. Group 1 hikes to Kala Patthar at sunrise for close-up Everest views, while Group 2 visits Everest Base Camp. Both groups meet for lunch at Gorak Shep, then descend to Pheriche for the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike with 360-degree views from Kala Patthar or Everest Base Camp hike (depending on group)
- Return and meet at Gorak Shep for lunch
- Descend to Pheriche in afternoon
Landmarks Gorak Shep Kala Patthar Mount Everest Everest Base Camp Lobuche Pheriche - Day 14
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Trekking down through hillsides covered in rhododendron and juniper trees, you'll cross a prayer-flag decorated bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. Following the gorge as it descends through pine forests, you might spot colorful pheasants and mountain goats. The trail eventually reaches Sansa with views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse before arriving back in Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- Cross prayer-flag bridge over Dudh Koshi River
- Trek through Dudh Koshi gorge and pine forests
- Pass through Sansa with views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse
Landmarks Pheriche Dudh Koshi River Sansa Ama Dablam Thamserku Mount Nuptse Namche Bazaar - Day 15
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
You'll trek steeply downward from Namche Bazaar, moving carefully over rocky terrain as your legs adjust. Crossing suspension bridges over the fast-flowing Dudh Koshi River and tributaries, the trail gradually becomes more level. Upon reaching Lukla, you'll stretch out and reflect on your mountain experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Cross suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River and tributaries
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Dudh Koshi River Lukla - Day 16
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight takes you back to Kathmandu after your long trek. Once you arrive, you'll rest or do some souvenir shopping. Your guides can help with both shopping and sightseeing recommendations if you want to explore other areas of Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Kathmandu
- Explore other areas of Kathmandu
Landmarks Lukla Airport Kathmandu - Day 17
Kathmandu Departure
Your Nepal adventure ends today. You'll exchange emails with travel companions, organize your photos, and prepare for departure. A Mount Adventure Holidays representative will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your flight, giving you time to reflect and plan your next adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport
