Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuwan International Airport where your guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you get a briefing about the upcoming trek. If you arrive by noon, there's an optional walk through Kathmandu Durbar Square and Asan Bazar market to explore local culture. Breakfast is included.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Exit Gate, 06:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (old palace)
- Visit local market of Asan Bazar
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Asan Bazar - Day 2
Kathmandu
Today focuses on four UNESCO World Heritage Sites around Kathmandu. You'll head to Pashupatinath, one of the most significant Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, which sits on the banks of the Bagmati River in eastern Kathmandu. You might see cremation ceremonies happening along the riverbank during your visit.
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Phakding
After early breakfast, you drive to the airport for a 30-minute flight to Lukla at 2804 meters/9200 feet. You'll meet your trekking crew and start your first trek to Phakding (2610 meters/8560 feet), a 3-hour walk through villages with nice views, streams, and bridges. All meals included. Note: flights can get delayed or cancelled even in good seasons.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- First day trek from Lukla to Phakding (3 hours)
Landmarks Lukla Phakding - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazar
Starting at 7am, you trek through Phakding village and cross an iron bridge over the Dudh Koshi river. After a couple hours on easy trail beside the river, you reach Manjo and Jorsale for lunch. At Jorsale, you register trek permits at Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint, then continue through the park crossing bridges with steep ascents until reaching Namche Bazar after approximately 6 hours of walking. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (approximately 6 hours)
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazar 
- Day 5
Namche Bazar
You spend today acclimatizing at high elevation with a 3-4 hour day hike to Syangboche, Khungde (3840 meters/12,600 feet), and Khumjung (3780 meters/12,400 feet). The Sagarmatha National Park Museum is worth checking out, and you'll get great views of peaks including Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Lhotse, and Mount Everest. You return to Namche Bazar for the night. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike to Syangboche, Khungde, and Khumjung (3-4 hours)
- Visit Sagarmatha National Park Museum
Landmarks Syangboche Khungde Khumjung Mount Amadablam Mount Everest 
- Day 6
Namche Bazar to Tengboche
You trek 5-6 hours on a well-marked winding trail with mountain views throughout. After 1 hour you reach Khyangjuma (3550 meters/11,650 feet), then descend to Sanasa and arrive at Phunki Tenga (3150 meters/10,330 feet) for lunch after another 1 hour 30 minutes. From there, you walk through pine, rhododendron, and birch forest for a couple hours to reach Tengboche on a hillside with great views of Mount Amadablam. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazar to Tengboche (approximately 5-6 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit Tengboche Monastery during morning or evening prayers
Landmarks Khyangjuma Phunki Tenga Tengboche Monastery Mount Amadablam - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
You start at 7am and trek at 8am, descending through pine and rhododendron forest from Tengboche to Deboche (3820 meters/12,530 feet) in 20 minutes. Another 20 minutes through forest gets you to a bridge, then you ascend for about 1 hour after crossing the Imja River to reach Pangboche (3930 meters/12,900 feet) for lunch. You'll visit Pangboche Monastery, the oldest Gompa in Khumbu. After lunch, trek along the Imja River with gradual ascent for 1 hour to a trail junction (4175 meters/13,700 feet). You descend to cross the river and ascend again to reach Dingboche in 1 hour. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Optional Activities
- Visit Pangboche Monastery
Landmarks Deboche Pangboche Monastery Dingboche 
- Day 8
Dingboche
You have a second acclimatization day at Dingboche (4410 meters/14,470 feet). Choose between two optional day hikes: ascend to Chhukung Ri (5546 meters/18,190 feet) for views of Makalu, the 5th highest mountain, or hike to Nagarjun Hill (5000 meters/16,400 feet). Watch for high altitude symptoms like headaches and appetite loss. You return to Dingboche for overnight. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Day hike to Chhukung Ri (5546 meters) with views of Makalu
- Day hike to Nagarjun Hill (5000 meters)
Landmarks Chhukung Ri Nagarjun Hill Makalu - Day 9
Dingboche to Duglha
You trek up the wide valley beneath impressive peaks of Cholatse and Tawache on the left. Turn right and take a steep climb towards the foot of the Khumbu Glacier. The tea house at Duglha provides a good rest spot during the day.
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Duglha
Landmarks Cholatse Tawache Khumbu Glacier Duglha - Day 10
Duglha to Lobuche
You trek through boulders of the glacier's terminal moraine on a zigzagging trail. At the top of the climb, you'll see many stone cairns as memorials to Sherpas who died climbing Mount Everest. From there, the path climbs gently along the glacier to reach Lobuche. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Duglha to Lobuche
Landmarks Lobuche 
- Day 11
Lobuche to Gorak Shep
You leave early morning with great views of surrounding mountains, especially where the path crosses a tributary glacier. Trek to Gorak Shep, stopping for lunch at the camping place. You stay overnight at guest houses. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep
Landmarks Gorak Shep - Day 12
Mount Everest Base Camp
You start early and trek to Mount Everest Base Camp on a beautiful snowy trail. There's not much elevation gain but lots of ups and downs that can tire you out at this altitude. After approximately 3 hours of hiking, you arrive at Base Camp with views of the Khumbu Glacier and icefall where Everest expeditions launch. You spend time there, then return to Gorakshep for overnight. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mount Everest Base Camp (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit Khumbu Glacier and icefall viewpoint
Landmarks Mount Everest Base Camp Khumbu Glacier 
- Day 13
Kalapatthar to Pheriche
You hike up to Kalapatthar (5545 meters/18,190 feet), the best viewpoint for Mount Everest and the Himalayan range. The sunrise view here is worth the early start. After enjoying the panorama, you trek back to Gorekshep for hot breakfast, then descend to Pheriche. Overnight at Pheriche. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Kalapatthar (5545 meters)
- Trek from Gorekshep to Pheriche
Landmarks Kalapatthar Mount Everest Pheriche - Day 14
Pheriche to Phorste
You trek down to Phorste. Though you're mostly going downhill, there are some decent uphill sections. The hike has great mountain views and nice Himalayan landscape throughout. Overnight at Phorste. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Phorste
Landmarks Phorste - Day 15
Phorste to Namche Bazar
You descend through Phorste Thanka, complete a steep climb to Mong-la Danda, have a short climb down to Kyangjuma, then follow a gentle trail back to Namche. The trail has beautiful mountain views and nice Himalayan landscape. Overnight at Namche. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phorste to Namche Bazar
Landmarks Phorste Thanka Mong-la Danda Kyangjuma Namche Bazar - Day 16
Namche Bazar to Phakding
You descend from Namche to Phakding, following the same path from the beginning of the trek.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazar to Phakding
- Day 17
Phakding to Lukla
You trek the final day along the Dudh Kosi down to Lukla. This last evening is for celebration since you've been in these mountains for weeks. You'll sample chang (locally brewed mountain beer) and try Sherpa dance steps with your trekking crew, who've become close friends over the journey. Overnight at guest house. All meals included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Lukla
Optional Activities
- Sample chang (locally brewed mountain beer)
- Try Sherpa dance steps with trekking crew
Landmarks Lukla 
- Day 18
Lukla to Kathmandu
You pack up early and head to the airstrip for your flight back to Kathmandu. Once you arrive, the rest of your day is free to do last-minute shopping, send postcards home, or walk through Thamel, a popular tourist hub. Overnight at hotel. Breakfast is included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Kathmandu
- Stroll to Thamel tourist hub
Landmarks Thamel - Day 19
Kathmandu Departure
Your Nepalese support team takes you to the airport for your flight home. If you want to extend your trip, there are options like game drives at national parks, white-water rafting, a Tibet tour, or mountain biking, so let your travel organizer know if interested.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance, 06:00 - 22:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to departure airport
Optional Activities
- Game drive at national parks
- White-water rafting
- Tibet tour
- Mountain biking
