Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll get up early and catch a mountain flight to Lukla, which serves as your entry point to the Everest region. Once you land, the trekking begins right away through pine and oak forests where you might hear birds calling from the trees. By evening, you'll settle into Phakding for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain flight to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding through pine and oak forests
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Airport Phakding - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After a warm breakfast, you'll trek along the Dudkhosi River through forested hills with the crisp mountain air around you. Crossing a suspension bridge over where two rivers meet gives you your first real look at Mt. Everest in the distance. From there, the trail climbs upward as you head into Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Suspension bridge crossing with views of Everest
Landmarks/POIs Dudkhosi River Bhotekoshi River Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar
This day is set aside for your body to adjust to the altitude. You can walk around Namche Bazaar and take in the local atmosphere, or if you're up for a hike, head to Everest View Hotel, one of the highest hotels anywhere, where the views stretch across the Himalayan peaks including Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Later in the day, relaxing in a cozy café with a hot drink is a good way to spend your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Hike to Everest View Hotel for panoramic Himalayan views
Landmarks/POIs Everest View Hotel Mount Everest Thamserku Ama Dablam Lhotse Nuptse Choaltse - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
As morning light comes, you'll trek downward through forests of oak, pine, and magnolia trees. The main stop is Tengboche Monastery, a sacred site built by the Sherpa community roughly 300 years ago, positioned so you get clear views of Mt. Ama Dablam from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche to Tengboche
- Visit to Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery Ama Dablam - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
You'll trek downhill through quiet forested sections first, then notice the landscape shifting as trees give way to shrubs and rocky terrain. Walled houses appear here and there along the trail as you make your way forward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Landmarks/POIs Dingboche - Day 6
Dingboche to Lobuche
Trekking continues through open areas crossed by fresh streams with clear views of Everest, Lhotse, and Thamserku. Along the way, you'll come across memorials honoring trekkers and climbers who lost their lives in this region, offering quiet moments for reflection.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
Landmarks/POIs Mount Everest Lhotse Thamserku Lobuche - Day 7
Lobuche to Gorakshep
Today's trek covers the most challenging section of your journey on rocky, demanding terrain with Khumbu glaciers running alongside the trail. You'll navigate through large rocks and boulders, gradually reaching Gorakshep, the final settlement before Everest Base Camp itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep
- Trek along Khumbu Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Khumbu Glacier Gorakshep - Day 8
Gorakshep - Kalapathar - Pheriche
Setting out around 4 am, you'll trek in moonlight toward Kalapathar, arriving at the summit just as dawn breaks. The sunrise hitting Mt. Everest from this vantage point is the highlight, and you'll have time for photos before heading back to Gorakshep for lunch. After eating, you trek onward to Pheriche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the way during return trek), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kalapathar and sunrise viewpoint
- Lunch during return trek
Landmarks/POIs Kalapathar Mount Everest Pheriche - Day 9
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
You'll retrace the path back toward Namche Bazaar on a relatively straightforward walk, though the trail still has plenty of elevation changes to keep things interesting along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar - Day 10
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Continuing your return, you'll head back to Lukla while the views of Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Choaltse remain visible for much of the trek, giving you one more chance to take in the mountain scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Mount Everest Lhotse Thamserku Choaltse Lukla - Day 11
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight gets you back to Kathmandu, and from the airport you'll be transferred to your hotel to rest and wrap up your trek.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Hotel transfer in Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Airport
