Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Your early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes 45 minutes and offers great views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Once you land, you'll have breakfast and a trek briefing before heading out on foot toward Phakding. The walk follows well-maintained paths through the Dudh Koshi valley for about 3 hours, and you'll end up in Phakding, a small village with just 30-40 houses where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Hearty breakfast at Lukla
- Trek briefing
- Trek to Phakding (3 hours, 6.2 km)
Landmarks Dudh Koshi Valley Phakding - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
From here, you'll trek through the Dudh Kosi River valley and reach Monjo where you enter Sagarmatha National Park to verify permits. The route crosses the Dudh Kosi River five times using suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. After 4-6 hours of walking, you'll get your first view of Everest and Lhotse as you arrive in Namche. Then you'll continue another 2-3 hours to Namche Bazaar, the main trading hub and unofficial capital of the Everest region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Dudh Kosi River valley
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park
- Cross Dudh Kosi River via suspension bridges (5 crossings)
- Trek to Namche Bazaar (7.4 km, 4-6 hours)
Landmarks Monjo Sagarmatha National Park Dudh Kosi River Namche Bazaar Mount Everest Lhotse - Day 3
Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization)
Today's an acclimatization day with shorter walks to help your body adjust to the altitude. You can choose between visiting Khumjung village to see the local school, hospital, monastery and the Yeti skull (7.6 km, 4 hours), stopping by a local bakery for fresh items, or heading to Syanboche airstrip at 3780m for mountain views and good coffee and tea at Everest View Hotel. Whatever you pick, you'll return to Namche Bazaar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day hikes (choice of routes)
Optional Activities
- Trek to Khumjung villages (7.6 km, 4 hours)
- Visit local school and hospital
- Visit monastery and see Yeti skull
- Visit local bakery
- Trek to Everest View Hotel
- Trek to Syanboche airstrip (3780m) - world's highest airport
Landmarks Khumjung Khunde Everest View Hotel Syanboche airstrip - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
This day involves terrain with several ups and downs as you pass through small settlements like Sansa and Phunkithanga, along with pine forests and Mani stones. The views of Everest and Ama Dablam from Kunjoma are excellent. Later you'll reach Tengboche monastery at 3870m, sitting nicely in a Tibetan monastery village. Spend time at the monastery listening to monks chant during morning and evening sessions while taking in panoramic views of Kwangde, Tawachee, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega and Thamserku.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (9.2 km, 4-5 hours)
- Visit Tengboche Tibetan monastery
- Listen to monks chanting (morning and evening)
Landmarks Kenjoma Sansa Phunkithanga Tengboche Monastery Mount Everest Ama Dablam Kwangde Tawachee Nuptse Lhotse Kantega Thamserku - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
Start by descending through a beautiful forest along the Imja Khola valley and then gradually work your way to Pangboche village, which has the oldest monastery in the area. After that, you'll walk through summer pastures before arriving in Dingboche, a village with incredible views of Island Peak and Ama Dablam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forest and Imja Khola valley
- Visit Pangboche (oldest monastery in region)
- Trek to Dingboche (10.8 km, 3.5-4 hours)
Landmarks Imja Khola Valley Pangboche Dingboche Island Peak Ama Dablam - Day 6
Dingboche (Acclimatization)
Another acclimatization day with options for shorter hikes. You can take an easier trek to Chhukung for views of Mt. Makalu, Island Peak, and other Himalayan peaks (8 km, 3-4 hours), or go for a tougher hike up Nangkartshang Peak with views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Kangtega (about 6 km, 5 hours). Either way, you'll overnight at Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day hikes (choice of routes)
Optional Activities
- Trek to Chhukung (4750m) - 8 km, 3-4 hours
- Trek to Nangkartshang Peak (5083m) - approximately 6 km, 5 hours
Landmarks Chhukung Mount Makalu Island Peak Peak 38 Nangkartshang Peak Ama Dablam Nuptse Lhotse Thamserku Kangtega - Day 7
Dingboche to Lobuche
Begin by climbing to the chorten trail and continuing toward Pheriche. You'll pass the Trekkers Aid Post where people can get medical help if needed. After leaving Pheriche, trek to Thulga where the Gokyo trail meets the Everest Base Camp trail. The landscape becomes barren and rocky, so watch your footing carefully. Later you'll descend to yak pastures at Lobuche with spectacular views of Mt. Tawache and Mt. Nuptse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pheriche (4240m)
- Pass through Trekkers Aid Post (consultation available)
- Trek to Thulga (4600m)
- Trek to Lobuche (8.4 km, 4.5-6 hours)
Optional Activities
- Trekkers Aid Post consultation and treatment (optional)
Landmarks Pheriche Thulga Lobuche Mount Tawache Nuptse - Day 8
Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp
Trek to Gorakshep at 5160m, the world's highest human settlement and the final stop before Base Camp. The first part of the hike is relatively easy with beautiful views of the massive walls formed by Everest, Nuptse and other peaks. After lunch, walk along a side ridge of the Khumbu glacier, cross the glacier and reach Everest Base Camp at 5400m with fantastic views of Mt. Khutse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Changtse and the Khumbu Glacier and Ice Fall. Then head back to Gorak Shep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gorakshep), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gorakshep (5160m)
- Trek to Everest Base Camp (5400m)
- Cross Khumbu glacier
Landmarks Gorakshep Everest Base Camp Khumbu Glacier Mount Everest Nuptse Mount Khutse Mount Pumori Mount Changtse Khumbu Ice Fall 
- Day 9
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Lukla to Kathmandu
Head out early to Kalapathar at 5545m before sunrise to catch the clearest views. This is the highest point of your trek and offers 360-degree panoramic views of the world's highest peaks including Mt. Pumori, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Mt. Changtse, and Mt. Nuptse. Most of the famous Everest photographs are taken from here. Return to Gorak Shep for breakfast, then catch a sharing helicopter flight back to Lukla and fly to Kathmandu, ending your trek with aerial views of the entire region.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Gorakshep)
Included Activities
- Trek to Kalapathar (5545m, 3.5 km, 2-4 hours)
- Helicopter ride from Gorekshep to Lukla (20 minutes)
- Helicopter flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (30 minutes)
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mount Pumori Mount Everest Lhotse Mount Changtse Nuptse
