Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
A hotel pickup from Kathmandu gets you to the airport for your flight to Lukla. The 35-minute flight gives you views of the Kathmandu valley and surrounding mountains before you land. Once you're there, you'll start trekking through Lukla's town and into the lush forest, making your way down to Phakding for your first night.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We pick up from Your Hotel, 05:00 - 05:15)
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (35 minutes)
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding through forest and town
Landmarks Lukla Phakding - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazar
After breakfast at Phakding, you'll trek into Sagarmatha National Park and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi river, checking out the local flora and fauna. You'll cross a suspension bridge and then face a steep uphill section that can be tough if you're new to trekking. By the end of the day you'll reach Namche Bazar and get those rewarding mountain views.
Included Activities
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park
- Experience unique species of flora and fauna
- Cross suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi river
- Trek to Namche Bazar
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Dudh Koshi River Namche Bazar - Day 3
Namche Bazar to Tengboche
Start by checking out Namche Bazar and the surrounding area, then head toward Tengboche. The trail begins flat before dipping downhill to a river crossing, and then it climbs steeply upward. You'll arrive at Tengboche and its holy monastery, where you can see the pristine surroundings before settling in for the night.
Included Activities
- Explore Namche Bazar and surrounding area
- Trek to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Tengboche - Day 4
Tengboche to Periche
You'll trek through Sagarmatha National Park on a flat, easy trail that shows off alpine flora and fauna. Throughout the day you'll pass through nice settlements and see mountain views. Yaks carrying loads and friendly Sherpa people are part of the landscape as you make your way to Periche for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park
- Enjoy alpine flora and fauna
- Interact with Sherpa people and observe yak caravans
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Periche - Day 5
Periche to Labouche
After breakfast at Periche, you'll trek through arid landscapes and beautiful valleys as you get closer to Everest Base Camp. The trail has yaks carrying loads along the way. You'll keep moving toward your final destination as the terrain changes around you.
Included Activities
- Trek through arid landscapes and beautiful valleys
- Trek closer toward Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Labouche - Day 6
Labouche to Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp
You'll start after breakfast at Labouche and trek for about 3 to 4 hours across rocky hills and glacier terrain to reach Gorakshep. After resting and having lunch, you'll continue on to Everest Base Camp where you can see the mountain views and glaciers. Then you'll head back to Gorakshep for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek across rocky hills and glacier
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- View Everest and surrounding glaciers
- Trek back to Gorakshep
Landmarks Gorakshep Everest Base Camp - Day 7
Gorakshep to Kalapatthar to Tengboche
Head up Kalapatthar early in the morning to see the sunrise and get panoramic views of Lhotse, Pumori, Makalu, Nupse, and Mt. Everest. You'll return to Gorakshep for breakfast, then trek back to Tengboche the same way you came. You can pass through either Dingboche or Periche, and though you're leaving the high peaks behind, the trek down is still good.
Included Activities
- Climb Kalapatthar
- View sunrise and mountain panorama from Kalapatthar
- Trek from Gorakshep back to Tengboche
Landmarks Kalapatthar Mt. Everest Lhotse Nupse Makalu Pumori Dingboche Periche - Day 8
Tengboche to Namche Bazar
You'll trek downhill to the river, then climb steeply uphill until you reach a trail junction with options to go to Gokyo or Namche Bazar. Continue on the flat section to reach Namche Bazar. Spend your second to last trekking day checking out Namche Bazar's market and the surrounding area.
Included Activities
- Trek downhill and cross river
- Trek steeply uphill to trail junction
- Trek on flat sections to Namche Bazar
- Explore Namche Bazar market and surroundings
Landmarks Namche Bazar - Day 9
Namche Bazar to Lukla
Trek downhill and cross a suspension bridge while continuing through Sagarmatha National Park. You'll exit the national park at Monjo, pass through Phakding, and arrive at Lukla where you'll stay overnight before your flight back to Kathmandu tomorrow.
Included Activities
- Trek downhill from Namche Bazar
- Cross suspension bridge
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park
- Exit park at Monjo
- Trek through Phakding to Lukla
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Monjo Phakding Lukla - Day 10
Lukla to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu on a scenic 35-minute flight. Keep in mind that flight times can shift depending on weather. Once you land at Kathmandu Airport, a driver will take you to your hotel for your final night.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop to your hotel.)
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (35 minutes)
Landmarks Lukla Kathmandu
