Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your guide picks you up at Kathmandu airport and drives you to your hotel in Thamel. From there, you'll have the afternoon to walk around the Thamel area, which is great for grabbing any last-minute trekking gear you might need. Later in the evening, your guide goes over what to expect on the trek and you'll meet the rest of your trekking group.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel
- Explore Thamel area
Landmarks/POIs Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You fly from Kathmandu to Lukla on a 35-minute flight with views of the Himalayas along the way. Once you land and hit the trail, you'll pass through traditional villages including Kyangma with its monastery and Cheplung. Multiple suspension bridges cross the Dudh Koshi River as you make your way to Phakding for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding
- Cross suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River
- Pass Kani (ceremonial gatehouse)
- Visit Kyangma Village and Gompa (monastery)
- Pass through Cheplung Village
- Pass through Ghat Village
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Airport Dudh Koshi River Kyangma Village Kyangma Gompa Cheplung Village Ghat Village Phakding - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The trek takes you over several suspension bridges spanning the Dudh Kosi River. You'll go through villages like Tok-Tok, Benkar, and Monjo before reaching the Sagarmatha National Park entrance where your permit gets checked. After crossing the Hillary suspension bridge, a steep uphill section leads to Namche Bazaar, the main hub with shops, restaurants, and services.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through suspension bridges over Dudh Kosi River
- Pass through Tok-Tok, Benkar, and Monjo villages
- Sagarmatha National Park entrance
- Cross Hillary suspension bridge
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Sagarmatha National Park Hillary Suspension Bridge Tok-Tok Village Benkar Village Monjo Village Namche Bazaar 
- Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Today is for acclimatizing in Namche Bazaar. You can take optional short treks to Everest View Resort, Thame, or Khunde village, or just explore Namche itself. The Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters has relics from early Everest climbers and gives you insight into Sherpa culture and the region's wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tourist Visitor Center
- Learn about Sagarmatha National Park
Optional Activities
- Trek to Everest View Resort
- Trek to Thame
- Visit Khunde
- Explore Namche Bazaar
- Short acclimatization trek
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar Everest View Resort Thame Khunde Sagarmatha National Park Tourist Visitor Center - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You start with a steep climb through rhododendron, juniper, and conifer forests. The route passes through Yak Kharka pastures and several Sherpa villages with views toward Khumbu La Pass and Tengboche along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep climb through forests
- Trek past Yak Kharka
- Pass through Sherpa villages
- Views of Khumbu La Pass
- Views of Tengboche
Landmarks/POIs Yak Kharka Khumbu La Pass Tengboche - Day 6
Tengboche to Pangboche
A 3 to 4-hour trek takes you downhill through forests, then you cross the Imja Khola river. After that, you'll pass through Pangboche village, which is notable for its fields surrounded by distinctive rock walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forests
- Cross Imja Khola river
- Pass through Pangboche village
Landmarks/POIs Imja Khola Pangboche - Day 7
Pangboche to Dingboche
You leave around 8:30 a.m. on an easy route heading up to Chhukung Village with views of Mt. Ama Dablam. Island Peak is particularly visible from Chhukung and further up the valley. The trek today is short and mostly downhill before you reach Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chhukung Village
- Views of Mt. Ama Dablam
- Views of Island Peak
- Trek to Dingboche
Landmarks/POIs Chhukung Village Mt. Ama Dablam Island Peak Dingboche - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
The trek passes by many Chortens, those Tibetan shrines and tombs, and you'll reach Thugla village (4600m/15092 ft) where lunch happens at a tea house. From there, you continue past towering peaks like Mt. Pumori and Mt. Nuptse, pass the Pheriche Aid Post, and arrive at Lobuche village (4940m/16207 ft) in the yak pastures.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Thugla tea house), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek past Chortens
- Reach Thugla village
- Pass Pheriche Aid Post
- Trek to Lobuche village
- Views of Mt. Pumori
- Views of Mt. Nuptse
Landmarks/POIs Thugla Mt. Pumori Mt. Nuptse Pheriche Aid Post Lobuche Village - Day 9
Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp
The trail starts easy but gets harder as you go. You'll have views of Everest, Nuptse, and other massive peaks. After crossing the moraine, you reach Gorak Shep, one of the world's highest and most remote settlements. Lunch comes here, then you trek toward EBC along the Khumbu Glacier, arriving at Everest Base Camp (5360m/17585 ft) with glacier views before heading back to Gorak Shep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche
- Cross moraine
- Reach Gorak Shep
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Views of Khumbu Glacier
- Views of Everest
- Views of Nuptse
- Return to Gorak Shep
Landmarks/POIs Gorak Shep Everest Base Camp Khumbu Glacier Mount Everest Mt. Nuptse 
- Day 10
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Dzongla
You'll wake early and trek to Kala Patthar before sunrise to watch the Himalayan ranges light up from this exceptional viewpoint. From there, you return to Lobuche and then continue for about two hours to Dzongla, the only settlement on this route where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Kala Patthar
- Watch sunrise on Himalayan ranges
- Return to Lobuche
- Trek to Dzongla
Landmarks/POIs Kala Patthar Lobuche Village Dzongla - Day 11
Dzongla to Cho La Pass to Tagnag
Another early start as you trek from Dzongla to Cho La Pass and cross the glacier. The glacier crossing is enjoyable if there isn't too much snow. From the pass, you descend to Tagnag Village for a night at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek from Dzongla
- Trek to Cho La Pass
- Cross glacier
- Trek to Tagnag Village
- Stay at teahouse
Landmarks/POIs Cho La Pass Tagnag Village - Day 12
Tagnag to Gokyo
You arrive at Gokyo in about 4 to 5 hours and stop for lunch. The rest of the day goes toward exploring Gokyo Valley, checking out the glaciers and turquoise lakes. You'll see views of Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, and other snow-covered peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gokyo
- Explore Gokyo Valley
- Visit glaciers
- Visit turquoise lakes
- Views of Mount Everest
- Views of Cho Oyu
- Views of Lhotse
- Views of Makalu
Landmarks/POIs Gokyo Valley Gokyo Lakes Mount Everest Cho Oyu Lhotse Makalu 
- Day 13
Gokyo to Gokyo Ri to Dole
An early morning climb takes you to Gokyo Ri (5333m/17495 ft) for views of the massive Ngozumpa glacier, the upper Gokyo Valley, and peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, and Gychung Kang. After breakfast, you descend to Dole (4200m/13780 ft) for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning climb to Gokyo Ri
- Views of Ngozumpa glacier
- Views of Everest
- Views of Lhotse
- Views of Makalu
- Views of Nuptse
- Views of Cho-Oyu
- Views of Gychung Kang
- Trek to Dole
Landmarks/POIs Gokyo Ri Ngozumpa Glacier Mount Everest Lhotse Makalu Mt. Nuptse Cho-Oyu Gychung Kang Dole - Day 14
Dole to Namche Bazaar
You trek from Dole back toward Namche Bazaar, passing through Khumjung Village at the base of Mount Ama Dablam before continuing on to Namche Bazaar where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dole
- Pass through Khumjung Village
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Khumjung Village Mt. Ama Dablam Namche Bazaar - Day 15
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
It's a long 7-hour trek from Namche Bazaar down to Lukla, mostly downhill with some level sections mixed in. Watch your footing on the rocky patches. You'll leave Sagarmatha National Park and arrive at Lukla by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar
- Leave Sagarmatha National Park
- Arrive at Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Sagarmatha National Park Lukla - Day 16
Lukla to Kathmandu
The 35-minute flight back to Kathmandu gives you mountain views as you descend toward the city. Once you land, your guide takes you back to your hotel in Thamel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Transfer to hotel in Thamel
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Airport Thamel - Day 17
Departure
A representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams will pick you up at least 3 hours before your flight and drive you to the airport for your departure.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuwan International Airport
