Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu where someone will meet you and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and get comfortable at your accommodation.
- Start point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
- Day 2
Lukla to Phakding
After flying to the Lukla mountain airstrip, you'll start trekking north through the forested DudhKosi valley. The trail descends into the valley, and by evening you'll reach Phakding, a small settlement where you'll spend your first night on the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fly to Lukla airstrip
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks Lukla Airstrip DudhKosi Valley - Day 3
Phakding to Namche
From Phakding, the trek continues with suspension bridge crossings as you enter Sagarmatha National Park. A steep climb takes you up to Namche, the main trading hub of the Khumbu region. On clear days, you'll catch your first view of Mount Everest from here. Namche has a busy Saturday market where local traders and Tibetan yak caravans meet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through suspension bridges
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park
- Trek to Namche
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Monjo Mount Everest - Day 4
Namche
This is an acclimatization day in Namche, where you'll rest and let your body adjust to the altitude. The village sits between two ridges with numerous lodges, tea shops, and souvenir stores around. If you want, you can take a strenuous day hike to higher elevation and come back to Namche to sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day walk (optional strenuous hike to higher altitude)
Optional Activities
- Explore Namche village shops and tea houses
- Strenuous day walk to higher altitude for acclimatization
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 5
Namche to Tengboche
Trekking from Namche toward Tengboche, you'll pass through the region's most important monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. Tengboche offers yoga and meditation sessions if you're interested. From this location, you'll see Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse, and Mount Ama Dablam all in view.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche monastery
Optional Activities
- Traditional yoga and meditation sessions at Tengboche monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Mount Nuptse Mount Ama Dablam - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
You'll descend through forest to Devoche and cross the Imja River, then climb steadily through Pangboche, the highest permanent settlement in this valley. After lunch at Shomare, the landscape opens up and you'll cross a wooden bridge where the Khumbu and Imja Rivers meet. A short steep climb brings you to Dingboche by evening, surrounded by high peaks on all sides.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forest to Devoche
- Cross Imja River
- Trek through Pangboche
- Trek to Dingboche
Landmarks Devoche Imja River Pangboche Shomore Khumbu River - Day 7
Dingboche
At high altitude, this rest day in Dingboche lets your body acclimatize properly. You'll take short walks around the area and spend time enjoying views of the surrounding mountains without the physical strain of a full trekking day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short acclimatization walks around Dingboche
- Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
Walking past dry stone terraces with mountain views, you'll pass Phulung Karpo, the 1953 Everest expedition campsite, then continue to the memorial. Mount Pumori, Mount Cholatse, and Mount Thamserku come into view as you climb higher. The trail steepens onto the Khumbu Glacier's edge where you'll see memorial cairns for climbers and Sherpas. After hiking along the glacier, you'll reach Lobuche, a larger village with several tea houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Phulung Karpo memorial site
- Trek along Khumbu Glacier to Lobuche
Landmarks Phulung Karpo Mount Pumori Mount Cholatse Mount Thamserku Dughla Khumbu Glacier - Day 9
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep
Trekking to GorakShep, the site of the original 1953 base camp, you'll then follow the Khumbu Glacier moraine into increasingly rough terrain. After roughly 3 hours, you'll reach Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu Icefall. You'll have time to walk through the camp and see how climbers operate here, especially during spring climbing season. You'll return to GorakShep to sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Visit Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Gorakshep Everest Base Camp Khumbu Icefall - Day 10
Gorakshep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Climbing Kala Pattar in the afternoon or evening gives you sunset views of Everest, and the 2-3 hour ascent is challenging but worth it. From the summit, you'll see Everest, the Khumbu Icefall, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori. After descending, you'll head back through the valley stopping at Dugla, then continue past Ama Dablam's peak to reach Pheriche by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kala Patthar
- Trek back down the Khumbu Valley to Pheriche
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mount Everest Khumbu Icefall Mount Lhotse Mount Nuptse Mount Pumori Dugla Mount Ama Dablam Khumbu Valley - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche
Mostly downhill walking today, you'll cross the Khumbu Khola on a suspension bridge and follow the Imja Khola to Pangboche. After crossing the river again, you'll climb up through birch and rhododendron forest back to Tengboche. Multiple Himalayan peaks are visible including Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kantega, and Thamserku. From Tengboche, descend to the DudhKoshi bridge, see water-driven prayer wheels at Phunki Tenga, then return to Namche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back down to Namche
- Visit water-driven prayer wheels at Phunki Tenga
Landmarks Khumbu Khola Imja Khola Pangboche Tengboche DudhKoshi River Phunki Tenga Mount Kwangde Mount Tawache Mount Everest Mount Nuptse Mount Lhotse Mount Ama Dablam Mount Kantega Mount Thamserku - Day 12
Namche to Lukla
Your last trekking day follows the DudhKoshi back down to Lukla. That evening, you'll celebrate with your Sherpa guides and porters, trying chang (homemade wine) and watching Sherpa dancing. It's a good time to reflect on everything you've experienced during the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Lukla
Optional Activities
- Farewell party with Sherpa guides and porters with chang and Sherpa dancing
Landmarks DudhKoshi River - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight from Lukla brings you back over the mountains to Kathmandu's domestic airport. After being picked up and taken to your hotel, you'll have the afternoon and evening free to shop for souvenirs, eat at restaurants in Thamel, or just rest. Your farewell dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant gives the group a chance to share photos and exchange contact information.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner in traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural dance)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner in traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural dance
Optional Activities
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Dining at various restaurants in Thamel
- Explore Kathmandu
Landmarks Lukla Airstrip Thamel - Day 14
Kathmandu
After breakfast, the day is yours to spend however you like. You'll be taken to the airport for your departure flight when it's time to leave.
- End point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
- Meals
- Breakfast
