Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu airport where the staff meets you and takes you to your hotel. Get settled in and rest up before starting your trek tomorrow.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (International Airport)
Landmarks Kathmandu - Day 2
Kathmandu to Phakding
Early flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes about 30 minutes, then you're on the ground and heading straight into trekking. The walk to Phakding runs around 3 hours, and you'll stay at a tea house there for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks Lukla Phakding - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
You trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, a 5 hour walk that takes you up to 3440m/11,286 ft. The altitude starts hitting here, so take it at a comfortable pace and check into your tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Today's a rest day to let your body adjust to the altitude. Wander around Namche Bazaar, then head up to the Sherpa village of Khumjung to learn how the local people live. You'll catch views of Everest from various spots around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization
- Explore Namche Bazaar
- Visit Sherpa village Khumjung
- Learn about Sherpa culture
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Khumjung Mount Everest - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche, about 5 hours of walking that brings you to 3867m/12,684 ft. The landscape changes as you climb, and you'll have time to settle into your tea house before dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche
Landmarks Tyangboche - Day 6
Tyangboche to Dingboche
Another 5 hour trek takes you from Tyangboche to Dingboche at 4260m/13,973 ft. The air gets thinner and the terrain more barren. You'll sleep at your tea house and feel the altitude more noticeably tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche
Landmarks Dingboche - Day 7
Dingboche to Lobuche
You're trekking for about 5 and a half hours from Dingboche to Lobuche, reaching 4930m/16,171 ft. This stretch feels like real high altitude hiking, and the tea house at the end is a welcome rest spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Landmarks Lobuche - Day 8
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
The big day arrives. You trek from Lobuche through Gorakshep and on to Everest Base Camp, a 7 hour journey ending at 5486m/18,001 ft. You're standing at one of the world's most famous hiking destinations, and you'll spend the night here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep
Landmarks Gorakshep Everest Base Camp - Day 9
Everest Base Camp to Pheriche
Start early to catch the sunrise from Kala Patthar at 5545m/18,192 ft, then begin your descent back down. The trek to Pheriche takes about 6 hours total, and the lower altitude will feel refreshing by the time you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar
- Trek from Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Landmarks Kala Patthar Pheriche - Day 10
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
You head back down toward Namche Bazaar, a 6 hour trek that drops you to 3440m/11,286 ft. The familiar landscape seems different on the way down, and you'll have time to relax more at your tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 11
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Trek from Namche Bazaar back to Lukla in about 6 hours, passing through Phakding and Monjo along the way. You'll stay at a tea house near Lukla and prepare for your flight out tomorrow morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla via Phakding and Monjo
Landmarks Phakding Monjo Lukla - Day 12
Lukla to Kathmandu
Your 30 minute flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu goes quickly. After landing, you're transferred to your hotel in the city for your final night before heading home.
Landmarks Lukla Kathmandu - Day 13
Departure from Kathmandu
Check out of your hotel and head to Kathmandu International Airport. From there, you'll catch your flight back to your home country, ending your trek adventure.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (International Airport)
Landmarks Kathmandu International Airport
