Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll catch an early domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, watching mountain views come into focus as you descend. Once you land, there's time to shake off the flight before trekking to Phakding. The trail follows the Dudh Koshi river and takes you across suspension bridges, passing mani stones and prayer flags along the way. You'll see Karyolung, Nupla, and Gongla mountains as the path descends, with stops for tea or lunch built into the day.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Nepal)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding following Dudh Koshi river
- Cross suspension bridges
- View mani stones and prayer flags
- View mountains: Karyolung, Nupla, and Gongla
Landmarks/POIs Karyolung Nupla Gongla 
- Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After breakfast, you trek to Namche Bazaar on a trail that climbs steeply through dense forests. The route crosses swaying suspension bridges over rivers as you work your way up the mountain. It's a long day of hiking, but when you reach Namche Bazaar near sunset, you'll see golden light hitting the surrounding mountains, which makes the effort worthwhile.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Hike through wildest forests with steep steps
- Cross river through swaying bridges
- View golden mountains at sunset
- Day 3
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Starting early with breakfast, you'll walk through narrow trails with clear views of Mount Amadablam, Mount Tabuchi, and Mount Thamserku. After a few hours of trekking, you'll arrive at the hilltop village of Tengboche, which sits at a higher elevation and offers different perspectives on the mountains around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Walk through narrow trails
- View Mount Amadablam
- View Mount Tabuchi
- View Mount Thamserku
Landmarks/POIs Mount Amadablam Mount Tabuchi Mount Thamserku - Day 4
Tengboche to Dingboche
The trek starts with gradual climbs that get steeper as you move through rhododendron forests. You'll pass countless mani stones before reaching Pangboche, then keep ascending toward Dingboche. Along the way, yaks graze on the slopes around you, and you'll have clear views of Mount Lhotse, Amadablam, and Taboche coming into sight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forests with steep climbs
- Pass mani stones
- Trek from Tengboche through Pangboche to Dingboche
- View yaks grazing on pasture slopes
- View Mount Lhotse
- View Mount Amadablam
- View Mount Taboche
Landmarks/POIs Mount Lhotse Mount Amadablam Mount Taboche - Day 5
Dingboche to Lobuche
The trail climbs gradually before you cross a suspension bridge heading to Thukla. From there, a steeper section takes you to Lobuche Pass where colorful prayer flags hang, the Khagan Chorten sits, and hundreds of cairn memorials mark the cemetery ground. The mountain views from this pass are exceptional before you settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche with upward climb
- Cross suspension bridge to Thukla
- Steep hike to Lobuche Pass
- View colorful flags and Khagan Chorten
- View cemetery with cairn memorials
- View mountain vistas
Landmarks/POIs Lobuche Pass - Day 6
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
You'll reach Everest Base Camp today. After breakfast, you trek through wide trails to Gorak Shep, passing views of Khumbu Glacier. After resting there, you'll head to Everest Base Camp itself where Mount Everest comes into full view, along with Mt. Nuptse, Mt Pumori, Mt. Khumbutse, and Mt. Lingtren. You'll spend time taking in the moment before returning to Gorak Shep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep
- View Khumbu Glacier
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- View Mount Everest
- View Mt. Nuptse
- View Mt Pumori
- View Mt. Khumbutse
- View Mt. Lingtren
Landmarks/POIs Everest Base Camp Mount Everest Mt. Nuptse Mt Pumori Mt. Khumbutse Mt. Lingtren Khumbu Glacier 
- Day 7
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Early in the morning, you hike to Kala Patthar to see panoramic views and the Khumbu Glacier from a different vantage point. After soaking in the scenery, you'll trek back down to Gorak Shep and then continue descending to Pheriche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar
- View panoramic mountain vistas
- View Khumbu Glacier
- Trek back to Gorak Shep
- Descend to Pheriche
Landmarks/POIs Kala Patthar - Day 8
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
You trek back toward Namche Bazaar, making stops for short tea and lunch breaks at different points along the route. The trail passes various mani stones and stupas as you head down, giving you time to rest and think back on what you've seen and done over the past days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- Pass mani stones and stupas
- Rest stops for tea and lunch breaks
- Day 9
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
You trek back down to Lukla Airport, retracing your route along the Dudh Koshi river. The path brings back memories from the past week as you make your way down, and you'll reach the airport in time to catch your flight back to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla Airport
- Walk along Dudh Koshi river
- Catch flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 10
Lukla to Kathmandu
You'll take a scenic flight back to Kathmandu on your final day. After arriving at the airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel to rest and wrap up the trek.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Transfer from airport to hotel
