Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu where representatives meet you at the airport. After transferring to your hotel, you'll have time to settle in. By evening, head out to a traditional Nepali restaurant for a welcome dinner and get oriented with your guide.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Airport, 06:15 - 13:00)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Today focuses on Kathmandu's historical sites. You'll walk through Durbar Square, visit Pashupatinath Temple, head to Swayambhunath Stupa (the Monkey Temple), and see Boudhanath Stupa. Between stops, you'll meet other trekkers and get briefed on what to expect for the trek starting tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Durbar Square
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Trek preparation and participant orientation
Landmarks Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Swayambhunath Stupa Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Phakding
Early morning flight takes you to Lukla. From there, you'll start trekking down through trails with views of Mt. Khumbila along the way. The path continues to Cheplung village, then drops further to Phakding where you'll spend your first night on the trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Cheplung village
- Trek from Cheplung to Phakding
Landmarks Mt. Khumbila - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The trek follows the Dudh Koshi River through pine forests today. You'll cross several suspension bridges and walk past Chumoa and Monjo villages. After passing the Everest National Park entrance, the trail leads into Namche Bazaar, a busy trading town and your base for the next couple of days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine forest
- Trek along Dudh Koshi River
- Cross suspension bridge
- Trek through Jorsale village
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Everest National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 5
Namche Bazaar
Stay in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. Spend the morning wandering the markets and shops, checking out the government offices and ATMs. Later, hike to nearby areas in Sagarmatha National Park for sunrise views. Visit Hillary School and local monasteries to get a sense of how communities function up here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Namche Bazaar market
- Hike to Sagarmatha National Park
- Visit Hillary School
- Visit monasteries near Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Trek to Phunki, then climb up to Tengboche Monastery, the largest in the region. The views from here are significant, showing Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku spread across the horizon. If you arrive by 3:00pm, you can watch Buddhist religious ceremonies inside the monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phunki
- Trek from Phunki to Tengboche Monastery
- View panoramic Himalayan peaks
Optional Activities
- Observe Buddhist religious ceremony at Tengboche Monastery (if arriving by 3:00pm)
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Sagarmatha National Park - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
Walk through forests of birch, conifer, and rhododendron trees with Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam visible ahead. The trail goes downhill to Debuche, crosses the Imja River, then passes Pangboche Monastery. From there, continue to Dingboche where you'll see Himalayan agriculture and grazing herds in the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through birch, conifer, and rhododendron forest
- Trek to Debuche
- Cross Imja River
- Visit Pangboche Monastery
- Trek through Imja valley to Dingboche
Landmarks Pangboche Monastery - Day 8
Dingboche
This is another acclimatization day in Dingboche, a Sherpa village in Chukung Valley. You'll trek to Chukung Valley to see Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, and Ama Dablam. Look at the stone-wall fields built by locals to protect crops from harsh mountain weather during growing seasons.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chukung valley
- Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
After breakfast, head toward Lobuche. About two hours into the trek, stop at Thugla for rest and a hot drink. Continue climbing past the Everest Memorial, which honors climbers who died summiting Mt. Everest. Walk along the Khumbu Glacier moraine with great peak views before reaching Lobuche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thugla
- Visit Everest Memorial
- Trek along Khumbu Glacier moraine to Lobuche
Landmarks Everest Memorial - Day 10
Lobuche to Gorakshep
A strenuous trek to Gorakshep takes about 2 hours along the Khumbu Glacier. From there, push on to Everest Base Camp at 5,365m. You'll see the Khumbu icefall and surrounding peaks like Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori. Head back down to Gorakshep to sleep at lower elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gorakshep
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Everest Base Camp - Day 11
Gorakshep to Pherice
Early breakfast, then trek to Kalapatthar, considered one of the best viewpoints for Mt. Everest. After taking in the views and having lunch, you'll descend to Pherice for your overnight stay, gradually making your way back down the mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kalapatthar
- View Mt. Everest from Kalapatthar
Landmarks Kalapatthar - Day 12
Pherice to Namche Bazaar
Begin descending early with juniper and rhododendron trees lining the path. You'll cross the Dudh Koshi River and lose almost 2,000 feet of elevation. Along the way, watch for mountain goats and pheasants. Stop at Sansa for views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse before returning to Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek downhill through juniper and rhododendron forest
- Cross Dudh Koshi River
- Stop at Sansa viewpoint
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Your final trekking day is mostly downhill along the Dudh Koshi River. You'll pass Hillary Suspension bridges, walk by monasteries and villages, and eventually reach Lukla. Spend the evening resting and reflecting on the mountain experiences from the past two weeks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Dudh Koshi River
- Trek to Hillary Suspension bridges
- Trek through monasteries and villages
- Trek to Lukla
- Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
Early flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu with views of the mountains you've just traversed. Return to your hotel to rest or shop with your guide's help. Later, attend a farewell dinner in the evening before heading to the airport for your departure from Nepal.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (kathmandu any hotel )
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Kathmandu with guide assistance
