Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu airport where someone from the tour company meets you and takes you to your hotel. After you settle in and rest, you'll have the evening to yourself before the trek starts tomorrow.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (At Hotel)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This day is all about getting ready for the mountains ahead. You'll walk through Kathmandu's heritage sites in the morning and afternoon, which gives your body time to adjust to the altitude. It's also when you'll make sure your gear is in order and pick up anything you need before heading into the mountains.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing heritage site of Kathmandu
- Trek preparation
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Early on, you'll head to the domestic terminal for your flight to Lukla. The 40-minute flight brings you through Himalayan views as you enter the Khumbu region, the gateway to Everest. Once you land, it's a short trek down to Phakding where you'll spend your first night in the mountains.
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Short trek to Phakding
Landmarks Lukla Airstrip - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
You'll walk through Sherpa villages and forests today, crossing several bridges and passing where the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers meet. After about 2 hours of climbing uphill with your first real views of Mt. Everest coming into sight, you'll reach Namche Bazaar, the main hub of Sherpa culture and the Khumbu region.
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar passing Sherpa villages
- Encounter with Sherpa culture and landscapes
Landmarks Namche Bazaar 
- Day 5
Namche Bazaar
In the morning, Namche Bazaar gives you access to internet, ATMs, shops, and restaurants to handle any last-minute needs. Later, you'll take a day trip to Syangboche and the Everest View Hotel where Mt. Everest and other major peaks become visible. This helps your body adjust before climbing higher.
Included Activities
- Day trip to Syangboche and Everest View Hotel
- Views of Mt. Everest and major Khumbu peaks
Landmarks Everest View Hotel Mount Everest - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
After breakfast, you'll trek toward Tengboche where a large monastery sits with great Himalayan views. The trail goes down to Sansa where routes split for Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp. From there you'll cross the Dudh Koshi River, pass through villages and pine forests, and gradually climb back up to Tengboche.
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
Start in the morning at Tengboche Monastery to take in the mountain scenery around you. Then trek toward Dingboche through villages, walking past Mani walls and chhortes that show Tibetan Buddhist traditions. As you head into the Imja-Tse valley, the mountain views get better as you approach Dingboche.
Included Activities
- Visit to Tengboche Monastery
- Trek to Dingboche through Mani walls and chhortes
Landmarks Dingboche - Day 8
Dingboche
Today is for letting your body adjust to the altitude. You'll check out the village, then climb to a viewpoint at about 5,000 m/16,400 feet. From up there, you'll see Lhotse, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, Amadablam, and other major peaks. The fields and pastures of Imja Valley give you nice views while you rest.
Included Activities
- Village exploration
- Climb to 5,000 m viewpoint for acclimatization
- Views of Lhotse, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Amadablam
Landmarks Lhotse Island Peak Lobuche Peak Amadablam - Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
You'll trek toward Everest Base Camp with mountains visible in all directions along the path. The walk to Lobuche looks manageable but feels tough because of the high altitude and thin air. Going up the steep moraine of Khumbu Glacier, you'll see prayer flags and memorials for climbers who died on expeditions.
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
- Walk through Khumbu Glacier moraine
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier 
- Day 10
Lobuche to Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp
Walking along the edge of Khumbu Glacier with snowy mountains all around you, you'll climb Changri Glacier and follow zigzag paths to Gorakshep. After lunch, you'll head to Everest Base Camp where expedition tents fill the area. Note that you won't actually see Everest from the base camp itself, then you'll come back down to Gorakshep for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek to Gorakshep along Khumbu Glacier
- Visit to Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Gorakshep 
- Day 11
Gorakshep to Kala Patthar to Panboche
This is the highlight of your trek. You'll climb to Kala Patthar where Mt. Everest comes into view from a high vantage point. This spot gives the best views of the mountain from the whole trek. After this, you'll head down to Panboche while the Himalayan views stay with you.
Included Activities
- Climb to Kala Patthar viewpoint
- Views of Mt. Everest
- Trek to Panboche
Landmarks Kala Patthar - Day 12
Panboche to Namche Bazaar
You'll take an easier walk to Dibuche, then climb up to Tengboche. After that, you'll go down to Pungki Thanka, then climb to Sanasa where the trail junction connects to Gokyo Lake and Khumjung routes. From there, it's an easier walk back to Namche Bazaar, retracing the views you saw on the way up.
Included Activities
- Trek from Panboche to Namche Bazaar via Tengboche
- Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Phakding
The trail starts steep as you descend toward the river. You'll see the same sights and landscapes that you walked past on the way up the trek.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding
- Day 14
Phakding to Lukla
Early morning brings a thrilling 40-minute private flight from Phakding to Lukla. As you fly out of the trekking region, you'll have views of the Central Himalayas, valleys, and rolling hills below you.
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 15
Kathmandu
This day is built in as a buffer in case bad weather delays or cancels flights. You'll have free time to rest or walk around Kathmandu if needed.
- Day 16
Kathmandu Departure
You'll have some free time in Kathmandu before leaving. The tour will get you to the airport 2 hours before your flight departure.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Airport)
