Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport where your tour representative meets you. From there, it's a private car or tourist bus transfer to your hotel, so you can settle in and rest after your journey.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, a guided tour starts at 8:30 am around Kathmandu. You'll walk through major Hindu and Buddhist temples and shrines throughout the day. Later in the evening, you head to historic Kathmandu Durbar Square to check out the architecture and atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Evening exploration of Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Swayambhunath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
An early morning flight takes you to Lukla with Himalayan views from your window. Once there, you'll have breakfast and meet your porter. Then it's a 3-hour trek through Dudhkoshi valley toward Phakding, passing mountain bridges and scenic terrain along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding through Dudhkoshi valley
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Airport Kusam Kanggru - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today's trek heads to Namche Bazaar. You'll cross the Dudhkoshi River five times on suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. The 5-6 hour hike includes viewpoints throughout. By afternoon, you enter Sagarmatha National Park and verify permits at Jorsale.
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Crossing of 5 suspension bridges over Dudhkoshi River
- Permit verification at Sagarmatha National Park entrance
Landmarks/POIs Jorsale Sagarmatha National Park - Day 5
Acclimatization Day
This is your acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar so your body adjusts to higher elevation. There's an optional hike through Khumjung and Khunde villages if you're feeling up to it. You can visit the yeti skull at a monastery and check out the world's highest bakery. Evening brings a trip to Everest View Hotel for Himalayan views before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- One-day hike through Khumjung and Khunde villages
- Hike to Syangboche airstrip
- Trek to Khunde village
Optional Activities
- Visit Yeti skull at monastery
- Visit world's highest altitude bakery
Landmarks/POIs Everest View Hotel Khumjung Village Khunde Village Syangboche Airstrip - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Dole
The trek climbs above 4,000m/13,123ft elevation today. From the ridge top, you see Everest and Lhotse. You'll trek through rhododendron forests and pass settlements like Tonga and Gyele before reaching Dole, where Khumbila and Tawache peaks come into view.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche to Dole through rhododendron jungles
- Optional visit to local powerhouse or trek to Luri Peak
Landmarks/POIs Khumbila Tawache - Day 7
Dole to Machermo
It's a steady climb along the valley with juniper forests around you. You'll pass summer settlements and grazing areas. Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku peaks are visible throughout the day. By evening you arrive at Machermo.
Included Activities
- Trek from Dole to Machermo through juniper forests
Landmarks/POIs Cho Oyu Kantega Thamserku - Day 8
Machermo to Gokyo
The trek goes over ridges with views of Cho Oyu and Khantega gorge. You'll pass through Pangram and continue ascending to Gokyo. Later you visit and photograph the Fifth Lake before settling in for the night at Gokyo Village.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Machermo to Gokyo
- Visit Fifth Lake
Landmarks/POIs Fifth Lake - Day 9
Acclimatization Day
An early morning climb takes you up Gokyo Ri at 5,463m/17,920ft with outstanding views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu. After hiking to the Fifth Lake for photos, you head back to Gokyo for another night.
Included Activities
- Climb Gokyo Ri
- Hike to Fifth Lake
Landmarks/POIs Gokyo Ri - Day 10
Gokyo to Lungdeng
You trek uphill through grassy areas with increasingly steep slopes to reach panoramic views. Then it's a descent through beautiful meadows to Bhote Koshi Valley, passing Dudh Pokhari lakes. You may see yak caravans from Tibet along the way. Overnight is at Lungdeng.
Included Activities
- Trek from Gokyo to Lungdeng
- Trek through Dudh Pokhari lakes area
- Trek beside Bhote Koshi River
Landmarks/POIs Rolwaling Mountains Tengi Ragi Tau Rermo Pokhari Lake Bhote Koshi Valley - Day 11
Lungdeng to Thame
The hike takes you to Thame at 3,800m/12,467ft where you visit the historic Thame monastery. There you get to experience Buddhist spiritual practices and Sherpa hospitality while resting before the descent.
Included Activities
- Trek to Thame
- Visit Thame monastery
- Experience Sherpa culture
Landmarks/POIs Thame Monastery - Day 12
Thame to Namche Bazaar
You trek downhill from Thame through Sherpa villages, leaving the mountains behind gradually. The walk continues down to Namche Bazaar, the center of Sherpa culture, where you'll stay overnight.
Included Activities
- Trek from Thame to Namche Bazaar through Sherpa villages
- Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
It's a 7-hour downhill trek from Namche to Lukla, marking the end of time in Sagarmatha National Park. By evening you're back in Lukla before your return flight the next morning.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight from Lukla brings you back to Kathmandu. The mountain views from the right side of the plane are incredible. Once you land, your tour representative transfers you back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 15
Departure
Your tour representative transfers you to the airport for your international flight home, wrapping up your Himalayan trek experience.
