Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and meet your guide who'll give you a warm welcome. After heading to your hotel, there's an evening briefing covering what to expect on the trek. Get to bed early since tomorrow starts before dawn.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu, 07:00 - 07:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Phakding
Early morning flight takes you to Lukla, where every Everest trek begins. You'll meet your full trekking team and start walking through trails that gradually descend toward Cheplung village with views of the sacred Mt. Khumbila. Continue down to Phakding for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Lukla
- Trekking from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks Mt. Khumbila - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Walk through pine forests heading north up the Benkar valley. You'll cross the Dudh Koshi River and pass through Chumoa and Monjo villages before entering Everest National Park. After a suspension bridge near Jorsale, a steep ascent alongside rivers brings you to Namche Bazaar, the largest town in the Khumbu region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Spend the day in Namche Bazaar checking out the government offices, ATMs, shops, restaurants and colorful market. Hike up early to catch sunrise over the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. You can optionally trek to Khumjung village and Hillary School or visit a monastery with a yeti scalp on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Namche Bazaar
- Visit to Hillary School
- Visit to monastery with yeti scalp
Optional Activities
- Hike to Sagarmatha National Park for sunrise views
- Day hike to Khumjung village
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Start with an easy walk to Phunki, then ascend toward Tengboche village and its famous monastery, the largest in the Everest region. The location sits within Sagarmatha National Park with panoramic mountain views. If you arrive by 3:00 pm, you might observe a Buddhist religious ceremony inside the monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking to Tengboche
- Visit to Tengboche Monastery
Optional Activities
- Buddhist religious ceremony observation (if arriving by 3:00 pm)
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Sagarmatha National Park - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Descend through lush forests of birch, conifer and rhododendron with views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Walk downhill to Debuche, cross the Imja River to Pangboche, then take the upper trail to see Pangboche Monastery. Continue to the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche, a village surrounded by barley, potato and buckwheat fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking from Tengboche to Dingboche
- Visit to Pangboche Monastery
Landmarks Pangboche Monastery - Day 7
Dingboche
This is your rest day for altitude acclimatization. Explore Dingboche at your own pace or book one of the optional hikes to nearby peaks and valleys to help your body adjust to the elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional hike to Chhukung (4,750m)
- Optional hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083m)
Landmarks Chhukung Nangkartshang Peak - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
You'll ascend the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier through boulder-filled slopes to reach Chupki Lhara, a ridge with prayer flags and memorial stones. Cross the Khumbu Glacier moraine with views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, Mahalangur Himal and Mt. Nuptse before reaching Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking to Khumbu Glacier
- Ascent of Chupki Lhara ridge
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier Chupki Lhara - Day 9
Lobuche to Gorak Shep
Trek to Everest Base Camp mostly on glacier paths with rough terrain and meandering sections. You'll see incredible melt patterns and gently rounded ice towers on the upper Khumbu glacier. Views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori surround you before you walk back to Gorak Shep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Everest Base Camp - Day 10
Gorak Shep to Pheriche
Wake early in the dark and cold to hike Kala Patthar on a fairly steep trail. From the summit you'll see Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks including Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse. Those visiting base camp have an early breakfast first. Return to Gorak Shep for lunch, then descend to Pheriche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Kala Patthar
Optional Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp (alternative to Kala Patthar hike)
Landmarks Kala Patthar - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Lose about 2,000 feet in elevation today on a trail with ups and downs. Descend through hillsides filled with rhododendron and juniper trees, cross a bridge over Dudh Koshi River, then rapidly descend through pine forest where mountain goats and pheasants live. Reach Sansa for views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse, then wind back to Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Begin your trek to Lukla on rocky terrain, mostly downhill alongside the Dudh Koshi River. Cross several suspension bridges, pass monasteries and villages, then arrive in Lukla. Spend the rest of the day resting since this is your last night in the mountains before flying back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
Catch an early morning flight back to Kathmandu after your mountain trek. Once you arrive, you can relax or go souvenir shopping, and your guides can help with either. In the evening, celebrate your successful journey with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Kathmandu
- Exploration of other areas of Kathmandu
- Day 14
Kathmandu
Your last day in Nepal starts with breakfast and some final shopping in Kathmandu. Your guides will make sure you arrive at Kathmandu International Airport with plenty of time before your flight home. Say your goodbyes and head out with warm memories and great photos.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmanud, Nepal, 07:00 - 07:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Kathmandu
