Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and head to your hotel for the night. In the evening, meet your guide who'll take you to a traditional welcome dinner where you'll get oriented and learn about the trek ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Traditional welcome dinner
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Days 2 - 3
Kathmandu
Spend the day handling trek preparations and formalities like permits. If you're interested, walk through some of Kathmandu's cultural sites: Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square all showcase the valley's architectural heritage and religious significance.
Optional Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath
- Visit Swayambhunath
- Visit Boudhanath
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Trek preparation and shopping
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Swayambhunath Boudhanath Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 4
Lukla to Phakding
Fly to Lukla early in the morning with incredible views of hills and snow-capped peaks from the plane. After landing, start trekking toward Phakding, passing through Cheplung Village where you'll see Mt. Khumbila before settling into your lodge for the night.
Included Activities
- Flight to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Cheplung Village Mt. Khumbila Phakding - Day 5
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Trek through pine forest heading toward Bengkar Valley, then cross the Dudh Koshi River as you enter Sagarmatha National Park. You'll navigate across a thrilling suspension bridge, walk along the rivers, and climb up to Namche Bazaar where you'll spend the night.
Included Activities
- Trek through pine forest to Bengkar Valley
- Cross Sagarmatha National Park
- Cross suspension bridge
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Bengkar Valley Dudh Koshi River Sagarmatha National Park Bhote Koshi River Namche Bazaar - Day 6
Namche Bazaar
Take a rest day at Namche Bazaar where you can explore shops, cafes, restaurants, and bookshops. In the afternoon, take a short trip to Everest View Hotel for panoramic mountain views including Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, and several other peaks.
Included Activities
- Small excursion to Everest View Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore hotels, lodges, cafes, restaurants, and bookshops in Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Everest View Hotel Mt. Everest Mt. Kongde Mt. Ama Dablam Mt. Lhotse - Day 7
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Head up toward Syangboche and walk to Khumjung village, then descend through old settlements surrounded by dense pine and fir forest. You'll climb back up through the forest to reach Tengboche and see one of the region's oldest monasteries with views of Mt. Everest and other major peaks.
Included Activities
- Trek to Khumjung village
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Syangboche Khumjung village Dudh Koshi River Tengboche Monastery Mt. Everest Mt. Nuptse Mt. Lhotse Mt. Taboche Mt. Ama Dablam - Day 8
Tengboche to Pangboche
Start early after breakfast, then descend toward Debuche. Cross the Imja Khola and climb to Pangboche village where Tibetan-Buddhist monasteries welcome you as you enter through the village archway.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Trek from Tengboche to Pangboche
Landmarks/POIs Debuche Imja Khola Pangboche - Day 9
Pangboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp
Cross the Dudh Koshi River and begin climbing toward Ama Dablam Base Camp on a trail that becomes steep and slippery in sections. Reach the base camp with its open grassland and you'll see Mt. Ama Dablam towering above with beautiful views all around.
Included Activities
- Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Koshi River Ama Dablam Base Camp Mt. Ama Dablam - Days 10 - 24
Ama Dablam Climbing Expedition
Start your 15-day climbing expedition at base camp. Trek to Camp 1 at 5,700 m, then return to acclimatize and prepare. Make your way back up through rocks, snow, and ice, setting fixed ropes and establishing Camps 2 and 3. Reach the summit with views of the Everest range, then descend back to base camp staying at the various camps throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Camp 1 (5,700 m)
- Acclimatization at Camp 1
- Return to base camp for final preparation
- Ascend with fixed lines to Camp 2 and Camp 3
- Summit Mt. Ama Dablam
- Return to base camp
Landmarks/POIs Ama Dablam Base Camp Camp 1 Camp 2 Camp 3 Mt. Ama Dablam Everest range - Day 25
Ama Dablam Base Camp to Tengboche
Trek from the summit region back to Tengboche, descending and crossing the Dudh Koshi River to reach Pangboche. Continue from there, cross the Imja Khola and climb back to Tengboche where local Sherpas will greet you warmly.
Included Activities
- Trek from Ama Dablam Base Camp to Tengboche
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Koshi River Pangboche Imja Khola Dingboche Tengboche - Day 26
Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
Descend through forest of fir and pine, cross the Dudh Koshi River and climb to Khumjung village with views of Khumbila Mountain and Mt. Lhotse. From there, descend to Namche Bazaar stopping at Syangboche along the way.
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Koshi River Khumjung village Khumbila Mountain Mt. Lhotse Mt. Thamserku Syangboche Namche Bazaar - Day 27
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Descend and trek along the Dudh Koshi River and Bhote Koshi River, then leave Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. Cross another suspension bridge, walk through forest and reach Phakding. Continue climbing through Cheplung Village to Lukla for your night.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Koshi River Bhote Koshi River Sagarmatha National Park Monjo Phakding Cheplung Village Lukla - Day 28
Lukla to Kathmandu
After breakfast, fly back to Kathmandu with views of snow-capped mountains and hills during the flight. Transfer to your hotel and relax for the rest of the day. You can visit a spa or wellness center in the valley if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Visit spas and wellness centers in Kathmandu valley
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Kathmandu - Day 29
Kathmandu
Check out any sightseeing you may have missed earlier in the valley like Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Changunarayan temples. Later, walk through the Thamel market in the evening and have a farewell dinner with your group or guide.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Changunarayan temples
- Explore Thamel market
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bhaktapur Durbar Square Patan Durbar Square Changunarayan Thamel - Day 30
Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Last breakfast of the trip)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
