Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
After landing at Tribhuwan International Airport, your Mountain Ascend Treks guide will meet you. If you're arriving in the evening or night, you'll head straight to your hotel. For day arrivals, there's a trip briefing at the office and you'll handle final payments. The rest of the day is yours to wander around Thamel, the busy tourist district near where you're staying, and get a feel for Kathmandu.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Arrival gate )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel district around hotel
Landmarks Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla on a twin otter aircraft, which is quite the experience as it approaches Tenzing-Hillary Airport at the gateway to Mt. Everest. Once you land, the trek starts through lush forests and rolling hills. You'll walk through valleys with views of Kusum Kangru mountain and reach Phakding by the end of the day.
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding through forest and hills
Landmarks Tenzing-Hillary Airport Kusum Kangru - Day 3
Phakding to Namche
From Phakding, trek to Namche following the Dudh Koshi River as it flows through pine and cedar forests. You'll pass through several ethnic Sherpa villages along the way and gradually ascend to Namche, which is the largest Sherpa village in Nepal. This spot has been historically important where Tibetan and Nepali traders met up, and today it's full of shops and restaurants.
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche following Dudh Koshi River
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Namche - Day 4
Acclimatization
This is an acclimatization day, so you're staying in Namche but doing some hiking to help your body adjust. Hike up to Syangboche Airport at 3700m/12,139 feet, possibly the world's highest airport, then continue on to Everest View Hotel where you get views of Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam and Tawache. Head back and stop at the Sherpa Culture Museum to learn about local traditions and see historical Everest photos.
Included Activities
- Hike to Syangboche Airport (3700m)
- Visit Everest View Hotel for mountain views
- Visit Sherpa Culture Museum
Landmarks Syangboche Airport Everest View Hotel Sherpa Culture Museum - Day 5
Namche to Tengboche
Trek from Namche to Tengboche, which takes about 5 hours and involves quite a bit of uphill walking. The route dips into the Dudh Kosi Valley first before you start climbing. By the time you arrive at Tengboche, you'll see the famous monastery and have views of Ama Dablam and Mt. Everest right there in front of you.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche to Tengboche
- View Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Ama Dablam - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Walk through forests and along the Imja Khola river, passing the village of Pangbocje with mountain views the whole way. Cross through Summer Valley pasture on your way to Dingboche. The peaks here including Ama Dablam and Lhotse are visible throughout the day if conditions are clear.
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche through forest and river valley
Landmarks Imja Khola Pangbocje - Day 7
Dingboche to Nagerjun
Trek steeply uphill from Dingboche to Nagerjun, a hillside village perched above Dingboche on the flank of Chukkung Valley. The route is challenging and steep, but once you reach the summit you get panoramic views of Lobuche peaks, Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam and Makalu, the world's fifth highest mountain.
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Nagerjun
Landmarks Chukkung Valley - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
Head upward from Dingboche toward Khumbu Glacier where you'll see prayer flags and memorials left for climbers and guides. Continue across rocky moraine terrain surrounded by major peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal. Later you'll descend to yak pasture near Lobuche for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Khumbu Glacier
- View prayer flags and climber memorials
- Trek to Lobuche
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier - Day 9
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep
Trek past Gorak Shep Lake and keep going upward through rocky terrain, moraine and streams until you reach Everest Base Camp. The air is thin here and the views include Nuptse, Khumbuste, Pumori, Khumbu Glacier and the Icefall. After spending time at base camp, you'll descend back to Gorakshep for your overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- View Khumbu Glacier and Icefall
Landmarks Gorak Shep Lake Everest Base Camp - Day 10
Gorakshep to Kalapathar to Kathmandu
Hike to Kalapathar early to catch golden hour light on Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks like Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse. This is the best viewpoint in the Everest Region. After taking in the views, descend through Gorekshep and Pheriche, then fly back to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Kalapathar
- Flight from Gorakshep to Kathmandu
Landmarks Kalapathar - Day 11
Kathmandu Departure
This is your last day of the trek. You'll transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport about 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure. Mountain Ascend Treks will stay in touch with you via email after your tour ends.
- End point
- Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA), Lukla, Chaurikharka, Sagarmatha, Nepal (Today is the last day of your trip. We make sure that you reach Tribhuwan International Airport on time for departure.)
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport
