Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Your flight leaves early from Kathmandu and heads to Lukla, with views of hills, rivers, and mountains spread out below. Once you land, you'll meet your porter and grab breakfast before starting north through Dudhkoshi valley. The trek takes about 3 hours, and you'll cross suspension bridges while passing Kusam Kanggru mountain. By evening you'll reach Phakding, a tribal village where you'll stay your first night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Wholesome breakfast upon reaching Lukla)
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding through Dudhkoshi valley
Landmarks/POIs Kusam Kanggru Dudhkoshi River - Day 2
Phakding to Naamche Bazaar
Today you're hiking to Naamche Bazaar, the main village of the Khumbu region. You'll cross Dudhkoshi River five times on suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags, then climb for 2.5 hours with two major viewpoints along the way. On clear days Everest is visible from here. After entering Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale and getting your permits checked, you'll reach Naamche after 5 to 6 hours of hiking total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Naamche Bazaar
- Entry to Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks/POIs Sagarmatha National Park Naamche Bazaar - Day 3
Khunde and Khumjung acclimatization hike
This is your acclimatization day, so the pace is slower. You'll walk through villages like Khunde and Khumjung, stopping at a monastery to see the Yeti skull. From there head to the world's highest altitude bakery before climbing to Syangboche airstrip. Continue trekking to Khumjung, the largest settlement in the Khumbu region, where you'll have lunch. Finish with a gradual climb to Everest View Hotel, then descend back to Namche by evening. The whole walk takes about 4 to 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Nourishing breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Khumjung), Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike through Khunde and Khumjung villages
- Visit Yeti skull at monastery
- Hike to Syangboche airstrip and Khunde
- Visit to Everest View Hotel
Optional Activities
- Bakery visit at world's highest altitude
Landmarks/POIs Khunde Khumjung Syangboche Airstrip Everest View Hotel Khumbila - Day 4
Naamche Bazaar to Tengboche
After breakfast in Naamche, you'll trek 10km uphill to Tengboche at 3,870m. The trail gets narrower and steeper as you go, passing monasteries, suspension bridges, waterfalls, and rhododendron forests along the way. Stop at one of Nepal's oldest monasteries at Tengboche to experience Buddhist rituals, then settle into a local tea house for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast at Namche), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Naamche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Visit to Tengboche Monastery
Optional Activities
- Participate in Buddhist rituals at Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
An early morning trek takes you to Dingboche at 4,410m, which takes roughly 4 hours. You'll notice the air becoming thinner as the altitude increases. The route goes through Imja valley and several Sherpa villages before you reach Dingboche for the night, resting before tomorrow's hike to Chhukung.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Landmarks/POIs Imja Valley - Day 6
Dingboche to Chhukung
After breakfast you'll continue ascending for a few hours to reach Chhukung at 4,760m, where you get close-up views of the surrounding mountains. Spend the day resting or exploring the area to help your body acclimatize to the high altitude and prevent altitude sickness.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Nourishing breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Chhukung area
- Day 7
Chhukung to Lobuche
Following your rest day and a good breakfast, you'll trek uphill early in the morning toward Lobuche. Along the way you'll see the largest memorials in the Everest region, which are dedicated to climbers who've died on the mountain. You'll arrive in the late afternoon with time to relax or walk around the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhukung to Lobuche
- View of memorials for fallen climbers
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Lobuche area
- Day 8
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep
This is a challenging 6 to 8 hour trek covering about 15km through rocky terrain next to the Khumbu Glacier. After breakfast you'll head to Everest Base Camp, where you can spend time taking photographs and soaking in the environment. If you're trekking between March and May, you might see commercial climbing expeditions preparing for summit attempts. In the afternoon you'll trek downhill to Gorakshep and stay at a guest house there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Wholesome breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
- Trek from Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep
Landmarks/POIs Everest Base Camp Khumbu Glacier - Day 9
Gorakshep to Kala Pathar
For many people this is the highlight of the entire trek. You'll start hiking early in the morning to Kala Pathar to catch the sunrise over Everest and the neighboring peaks. Bring your camera because the view is the best you'll get, and you'll want to capture plenty of photographs to take home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Kala Pathar
Landmarks/POIs Kala Pathar Mount Everest - Day 10
Gorakshep to Chola Pass to Tagnag
You'll trek across Chola Pass at 5,420m, which involves a gradual ascent through the valley with subtle rhododendron forests. If you're lucky you might spot a musk deer. The pass offers great views of Ama Dablam and Tawache mountains. Later you'll trek down to Tagnag at 4,695m, a Himalayan village set just below a small cliff, where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Chola Pass
- Trek from Chola Pass to Tagnag
Landmarks/POIs Chola Pass Ama Dablam Tawache - Day 11
Tagnag to Gokyo Valley
An early morning trek from Tagnag to Gokyo Valley covers only 4km but involves crossing the Ngozompa glacier. You'll cross a wooden bridge decorated with prayer flags over Dudk Koshi River, then see the first of the Gokyo Lakes, which are inhabited by ducks. Pass a resting place covered with vibrant prayer flags and visit the Fifth Lake before reaching Gokyo with time for photography.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tagnag to Gokyo Valley
- Cross Ngozompa glacier
- Visit Gokyo Lakes
Landmarks/POIs Gokyo Valley Gokyo Lakes Ngozompa Glacier - Day 12
Gokyo to Gokyo Ri to Lungden
An early morning climb to Gokyo Ri at 5,333m gives you views of the Ngozumpa glacier, upper Gokyo Valley, and massive peaks including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, and Gychung Kang. After descending you'll cross the steep Renjo La pass at 5,300m, then head down to Lungden at 4,350m for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Gokyo Ri
- Cross Renjo La pass
- Trek to Lungden
Landmarks/POIs Gokyo Ri Renjo La Pass Ngozumpa Glacier - Day 13
Lungden to Thame
You'll hike to Thame at 3,800m and visit the historic Thame monastery to see spiritual Buddhist practices. Spend time experiencing Sherpa culture here. This is a good place to rest since you have a downhill trek coming up tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lungden to Thame
- Visit Thame monastery
Optional Activities
- Experience spiritual Buddhist practices at Thame
Landmarks/POIs Thame Monastery - Day 14
Thame to Naamche Bazaar via Sherpa villages
The trek now leads down through Sherpa villages like Khumjung as you leave the high mountains behind. You'll descend to Naamche Bazaar, which is the heart of Sherpa culture, where you'll stay another night at a guest house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thame through Khumjung to Naamche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Khumjung - Day 15
Naamche Bazaar to Lukla
You'll spend about 7 hours walking downhill from Naamche back to Lukla. This walk marks the end of your time in Sagarmatha National Park. It's a good opportunity to reflect on the trek as you make your way back to Lukla, getting ready for tomorrow's flight to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Naamche Bazaar to Lukla
- Day 16
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight takes you from Lukla back to Kathmandu. Try to secure a seat on the right side for final mountain views during the flight. Once you land in Kathmandu, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
