Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Kathmandu airport and connect with your guide for the drive to your hotel. Once you've settled in, head out to Kathmandu Durbar Square where ancient temples, the royal palace, and the living goddess Kumari are located. After exploring there, make your way to Swayambhunath Stupa sitting on a hilltop with views across the valley and Buddha's eyes painted on the main stupa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Kumari Chhen to see the living goddess Kumari
- Sightseeing of Swayambhunath Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Kumari Chhen Swayambhunath Stupa - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Early morning flight takes you to Lukla where you'll meet your trekking team and guides. From there, the trail gradually slopes down toward Phakding. You'll walk through Cheplung village where Mt. Khumbila (a sacred peak never successfully climbed) comes into view, then continue down to Phakding for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
- Views of Mt. Khumbila from Cheplung village
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Khumbila Lukla Airport - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
This day involves trekking through pine forests along the Benkar valley and crossing the Dudh Koshi River. You'll pass through Chumoa and Monjo villages, then reach Everest National Park entrance where a suspension bridge crosses the rivers. The trail climbs steeply after that to bring you to Namche Bazaar, the largest settlement in the region.
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Cross Dudh Koshi River
- Pass through Chumoa and Monjo villages
- Cross suspension bridge at Jorsale
Landmarks/POIs Everest National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Start by wandering around Namche Bazaar and checking out its shops, restaurants, and colorful market. During a day hike up to Sagarmatha National Park, you'll catch sunrise views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. If you're up for more, trek to Khumjung village to see Hillary School and a nearby monastery with a yeti scalp.
Included Activities
- Tour of Namche Bazaar
- Hike to Sagarmatha National Park for sunrise views
Optional Activities
- Day hike to Khumjung village
- Visit Hillary School
- Visit monastery housing yeti scalp
Landmarks/POIs Sagarmatha National Park Mount Everest Ama Dablam Hillary School - Day 5
Thame to Khumjung to Phortse
After breakfast, trek from Thame to Khumjung, going up to the airstrip at Syangboche. Stop at Everest View Hotel for incredible mountain views, then walk through Khumjung valley with Kongde and Thamserku peaks surrounding you. Continue to Phortse village off the main routes, a five-hour trek with views of Cholatse and Taboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Thame to Khumjung
- Visit Everest View Hotel
- Trek to Phortse via Syangboche airstrip
- Visit monastery housing yeti scalp at Khumbila
Landmarks/POIs Syangboche Airstrip Everest View Hotel Khumjung Valley Khumbila Phortse - Day 6
Phortse to Pangboche to Pheriche
From Phortse, trek to Pangboche starting with a difficult but short climb, then steady walking along a ridge. You'll visit Pangboche Gompa, one of the oldest monasteries around, and see the footprint of Lama Sangwa Dorje in the typical Sherpa village. Continue climbing to Pheriche at 4,371m/14,337ft where a medical facility handles altitude sickness. The trek takes about four hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Phortse to Pangboche
- Visit Pangboche Gompa
- Trek from Pangboche to Pheriche
Landmarks/POIs Pangboche Gompa Pheriche - Day 7
Pheriche to Lobuche Base Camp
Walk on a straightforward path for several hours, then climb to Dugla. After crossing a glacier-fed river, the trail continues on level ground toward Lobuche Base Camp. Each step brings you to higher elevations as you move deeper into the mountains.
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Dugla
- Trek from Dugla to Lobuche Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Dugla Lobuche - Day 8
Lobuche to Gorakshep
Trek for roughly 3.5 hours to reach Gorakshep near the original Everest Base Camp. Panoramic views open up across Nuptse, Lho-La, and Khumbu Tse in front of you. You might hear or witness avalanches as you reach this high altitude spot.
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep
- Views of Nuptse, Lho-La, and Khumbu Tse
Landmarks/POIs Gorakshep Khumbu Glacier - Day 9
Everest Base Camp Trek
Trek up the valley for 3 hours to Everest Base Camp, the main goal of your trek. Then climb to Kala Patthar at 5,545m/18,192ft for views of Mt. Pumori at 7,145m/23,442ft and the Khumbu Glacier below. Head back down to Lobuche for the night, keeping this day-trip format to sleep at lower altitude.
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m)
- Views of Mt. Pumori and Khumbu Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Everest Base Camp Kala Patthar Mount Pumori - Day 10
Lobuche to Tengboche
Today is mostly downhill as you retrace your route to Duglha and then Pheriche. Stop at the Himalayan Rescue Association aid post, then continue down to Pangboche villages (New and Old). Old Pangboche holds the oldest monastery in the Khumbu, built in 1667, with yeti relics inside. After crossing the river, climb through birch and rhododendron forest to Tengboche.
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Duglha to Pheriche
- Visit Himalayan Rescue Association aid post
- Trek to Pangboche
- Visit Old Pangboche Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Himalayan Rescue Association Aid Post Old Pangboche Monastery Tengboche - Day 11
Tengboche to Monjo
Descend from Tengboche to the Dudh Kosi bridge at Phunki Tenga where water-driven prayer wheels turn. Make your way back up from the valley floor and contour along with incredible views as you trek back to Namche Bazaar, then carry on to Monjo.
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Phunki Tenga
- View water-driven prayer wheels
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Trek to Monjo
Landmarks/POIs Phunki Tenga Dudh Kosi - Day 12
Monjo to Lukla
Your last trekking day follows the Dudh Kosi river back down to Lukla. By evening, you'll gather with your sherpa guides and porters for a farewell celebration with chang (local rice wine), Sherpa dancing, and time to reflect on the trek.
Included Activities
- Trek from Monjo to Lukla
- Farewell party with sherpa guides and porters
Optional Activities
- Sample chang
- Participate in Sherpa dancing
Landmarks/POIs Lukla - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu in 40 minutes. That evening, go to a cultural show and farewell dinner at a Nepali restaurant with traditional food and entertainment to mark finishing your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cultural show and farewell dinner at Nepali restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Cultural show and farewell dinner at Nepali restaurant
- Day 14
Kathmandu Departure
Your final departure day from Kathmandu. Head to the airport for your flight home.
