Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla this morning, then meet your guide and porters to kick off the trek. Walking alongside the Dudh Koshi river, you'll cross several suspension bridges and stop for lunch along the way. The trek runs about 3 to 4 hours total before you reach Phakding, where you'll stay at a guesthouse. After settling in, there's time to walk around and check out nearby monasteries in the area.
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding with registered TIMS at National Luminary Pasang Lhamu Memorial Gate Police checkpoint
- Walk alongside Dudh Koshi river and cross suspension bridges
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Thado Koshi (first lunch stop) or at lodge in Phakding
- Explore nearby monasteries and villages
Landmarks/POIs National Luminary Pasang Lhamu Memorial Gate Dudh Koshi River Phakding - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
This day takes you through rocky forest trails past rhododendron trees and grazing donkeys as you enter Sagarmatha National Park. You'll have mostly downhill walking to Jorsale where lunch happens, then the route gets steeper with challenging uphill sections including the famous Hillary Bridge. Weather permitting, you might catch your first view of Mt. Everest before arriving at Namche Bazaar for the night.
Included Activities
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park
- Cross Hillary Bridge and multiple suspension bridges
- Hike to Namche Bazaar with potential Mt. Everest views
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop at Jorsale
Landmarks/POIs Sagarmatha National Park Hillary Bridge Mt. Everest Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar
You're spending the full day in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, which means getting out and doing short local hikes to nearby villages and monasteries rather than resting in your room. The town itself has foreign bars and cafes where you can grab food and take in mountain views. By evening you'll head back to your guesthouse to rest and let your body continue adjusting to the altitude.
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Short hikes to nearby villages
- Visits to nearby monasteries
- Explore foreign bars and cafes in Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
The trek heads downhill from Namche Bazaar back toward Lukla, retracing your route through suspension bridges and past stupas and monasteries. As the altitude drops, air gets thicker and temperatures warm up noticeably. You'll walk through forested trails with rhododendron and pine trees, catching final glimpses of snowcapped peaks before reaching Lukla by evening.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Cross Hillary Bridge and multiple suspension bridges on return route
- Trek through forested trails and past monasteries
Optional Activities
- Enjoy local dishes before sleep in Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Hillary Bridge Dudh Koshi River Lukla - Day 5
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight gets you back to Kathmandu, with great views of hills and valleys during the 40-minute flight. After landing, a transfer takes you to your hotel where you can rest or walk around the Thamel area if you want to pick up souvenirs. Take the evening to pack and get ready for your departure tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Hotel transfer in Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Thamel area
Landmarks/POIs Thamel
