Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Start early with a drive from your hotel to Kathmandu domestic airport, grabbing breakfast before your flight. The flight to Lukla gives you views of snow-capped mountains as the sun rises. Once you land at Tenzing-Hillary Airport, you'll connect with your crew and head out on a short walk to Phakding for your first night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Kathmandu to Lukla with views of snow-capped mountains
- Trek from Lukla airport to Phakding
Landmarks/POIs Tenzing-Hillary Airport - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Trek through pine forests next to the DudhKoshi River with Mount Thamserku visible throughout. You'll pass through several small settlements and reach the checkpoint at Sagarmatha National Park's entrance. From there, walk along where the DudhKoshi and BhoteKoshi Rivers meet before a steep climb up to Namche Bazaar. This is where you get your first look at Mount Everest, plus Mount Lhotse and Mount Nuptse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine forests with views of Mount Thamserku
- Passage through Sagarmatha National Park entrance
- Trek to Namche Bazaar with views of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, and Mount Nuptse
Landmarks/POIs Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Mount Nuptse Mount Thamserku Sagarmatha National Park - Day 3
Namche Bazaar
Take it easy in Namche Bazaar, the region's main town, so your body can adjust to the altitude. Head out on a short hike to a nearby viewpoint like Thame or Khunde, then spend the rest of the day walking around town. Check out the shops, ATMs, cafes, and bakeries. Stop by the Tourist Visitor Center to read about Everest expeditions, local Sherpa traditions, and the area's plants and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hike to nearby viewpoint (Thame or Khunde)
- Tour of Namche Bazaar town
- Visit to Tourist Visitor Center with information about Everest climbers, Sherpa people and culture, and regional flora and fauna
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Trek with big views of AmaDablam, Everest, and Lhotse as you make your way to Khangjuma. Hike down through green pine forests to the river, where you'll hear the sound of the ImjaKhola and BhoteKoshi running. Grab lunch by the water, then keep trekking for another 2 to 3 hours before reaching Tengboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine forests to Khangjuma with views of AmaDablam, Mount Everest, and Mount Lhotse
- Descent to riverside with lunch stop
Landmarks/POIs Mount AmaDablam - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
Start by visiting the region's largest Buddhist monastery in Tengboche, then continue through alpine forests. You'll walk through upper Pangboche and the smaller villages of Shomare, Orsho, and TsuroWog. The KhumbilaKhola valley shows you views of Taboche, Mount Thamserku, AmaDablam, Mount Nuptse, Mount Cholatse, and Mount Lhotse. Cross the ImjaKhola trail to finish at Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to largest Buddhist monastery in the region
- Trek through alpine forests and villages of upper Pangboche, Shomare, Orsho, and TsuroWog
- Trek through KhumbilaKhola valley to Dingboche
Landmarks/POIs Mount Taboche Mount Cholatse - Day 6
Dingboche
Another rest day in Dingboche for acclimatization. You can explore the village or take optional hikes up to Chukung or Nagarjun Hill if you want higher viewpoints of the mountains around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Chukung viewpoint
- Hike to Nagarjun Hill viewpoint
- Day 7
Dingboche to Lobuche East / Chupki Lhara
Trek starts with climbing up the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier to Chupki Lhara, where you'll see slopes filled with boulders. You'll pass stone piles with prayer flags for American mountaineer Scott Fischer and Babu Chhiri Sherpa, a Sherpa who summited Everest 10 times. The trail crosses the Khumbu glacier with views of Khumbutse, Mount Lingtse, Mount Pumori, and Mount Mahalangur. Altitude sickness symptoms might start showing up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek up terminal moraine of Khumbu glacier to Chupki Lhara
- Walk through boulder slopes with views of Khumbutse, Mount Lingtse, Mount Pumori, and Mount Mahalangur
Landmarks/POIs Mount Lingtse Mount Pumori Khumbutse Mount Mahalangur - Day 8
Lobuche to Gorakshep / Kalopathar
One of the trek's key days brings you to Thangma Riju for a 360-degree view of snow-capped peaks all around. Mount Everest itself won't be visible from here, but Mount Nuptse and Mount Pumori look great. After climbing steeply through the Changri glacier area, you'll reach the grey grassy ground of Kalopathar, which sits below Mount Pumori.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thangma Riju with 360-degree panoramic mountain views
- Trek through Changri glacier terrain to Kalopathar
Landmarks/POIs Kalopathar Gorakshep - Day 9
Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp to Pheriche
The main event starts before sunrise so you can watch Mount Everest as daylight takes over. You'll see Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse peaks on the way up. The climb to Kalapathar takes several hours with frequent stops to breathe and take photos. At Gorakshep, the views stretch across the whole Himalayan range. After lunch, head back down toward Pheriche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pre-dawn trek to Everest Base Camp for sunrise views of Mount Everest
- Views of Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse peaks
- Ascent to Kalapathar with panoramic Himalayan views from Gorakshep
Landmarks/POIs Everest Base Camp Lingtren Peak Changtse - Day 10
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Continue descending through the Jame route back to the glacier's terminal moraine at Duglha, passing through Pheriche, Orsho, and Shomare. At Pangboche village, check out the oldest monastery in the area, which has a story about keeping a Yeti scalp and bones inside. Cross the bridge over the DudhKoshi and its gorge through pine forests to the Sansa trail junction. After lunch, keep going toward Namche Bazaar with views of Amadablam, Mount Lhotse, Everest's peak, and Tengboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent through Jame route and Duglha terminal moraine
- Visit to oldest monastery in Pangboche village
- Trek through pine forests and villages of Pheriche, Orsho, and Shomare
- Trek to Namche Bazaar with views of Mount Amadablam, Mount Lhotse, and Everest
Landmarks/POIs Pangboche Monastery - Day 11
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
The trek's last day has a steep downward trail that needs careful, slow steps through rocky ground until you hit the suspension bridge over the DudhKoshi. Walk through open areas and rhododendron forests while catching distant views of snow-covered peaks. Finally, you'll arrive in Lukla.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down steep rocky terrain to suspension bridge over DudhKoshi
- Trek through open plains and rhododendron forests to Lukla
- Day 12
Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu with aerial views of the Himalayas the whole way. Once you land, spend the day shopping and walking around the city to rest up after the trek. Tonight you can celebrate finishing the Everest Base Camp trek.
Included Activities
- Domestic mountain flight from Lukla to Kathmandu with aerial Himalayan views
- Exploration and shopping in Kathmandu city
