Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuwan International Airport where a Mosaic Adventure representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. The team gets you settled in and runs through pre-trip logistics, plus your trekking guide will go over what's coming during the trek.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuwan International Airport - Day 2
Lukla to Phakding
An early start takes you to Manthali Airport for a 35-minute flight into Lukla at Tenzing and Hillary Airport. After landing, you'll wander around the village while the Sherpa crew gathers and checks equipment. The actual trekking starts with a descent toward the Dudh Kosi River, passing through Ghat village, and you'll wrap up the day at Phakding.
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Manthali to Lukla (35 minutes)
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding via Dudh Kosi River
- Village exploration at Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Tenzing and Hillary Airport (Lukla) Dudh Kosi River Ghat Phakding - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today the trail follows the Dudh Kosi River with multiple crossings on suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. Once you enter Sagarmatha National Park, the path climbs steeply with views of the Himalayas around you. By evening you'll reach Namche Bazaar, the main hub along the Everest trail.
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Suspension bridge crossings on Dudh Kosi River
- Entry to Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks/POIs Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
This is your acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar, so the pace is easier. You'll visit the museum to learn about traditional Sherpa customs, then hike up to Syangboche Airport and Everest View Hotel. The views of the Khumbu peaks are great at sunrise or sunset, which gives you plenty of time to choose when to head up.
Included Activities
- Short trek to Sherpa museum
- Hike to Syangboche Airport and Everest View Hotel
- Panoramic views of Khumbu peaks
Landmarks/POIs Sherpa Museum Syangboche Airport Everest View Hotel - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
The trek takes you to 3,860 meters as you reach Tengboche and its local monastery. Depending on your energy and the day's pace, you'll either catch a prayer ceremony in the evening or early the next morning.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Visit to Tengboche Monastery
- Prayer ceremony observation (evening or morning)
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery - Day 6
Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
From Tengboche Monastery at 3,860 meters, you'll descend along the same route, leaving the high peaks behind. The trek back down to Namche Bazaar takes most of the day and gets you ready for the journey home.
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery - Day 7
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
You head back to Lukla where the trek started several days ago. There's time to sit with the group, share stories about the trek, and celebrate what everyone accomplished during the high altitude hiking.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Group reflection on trek experience
Landmarks/POIs Tenzing and Hillary Airport (Lukla) - Day 8
Lukla to Kathmandu
Before departing, you get one last look at the mountains. Then it's the 35-minute flight back to Manthali, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu where you can rest and recover from the trek.
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Lukla to Manthali (35 minutes)
Landmarks/POIs Tenzing and Hillary Airport (Lukla) - Day 9
Kathmandu
A Mosaic Adventure guide takes you around Kathmandu to see Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. After the guided portion wraps up, the rest of the day is yours to wander through Thamel for shopping and picking up any gear you might need.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pashupatinath
- Visit to Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit to Swayambhunath
- Visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel district
- Equipment and souvenir shopping
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Boudhanath Stupa Swayambhunath Kathmandu Durbar Square Thamel - Day 10
Departure
On your final day, a Mosaic Adventure representative drives you to Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight out of Nepal.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuwan International Airport
