Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu International Airport where your representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day wandering around this historic and vibrant city at your own pace. It's a good chance to get oriented and shake off the travel.
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, head out for a full-day guided tour of Kathmandu. You'll walk through Durbar Square to see the historic temples and Newari architecture, then climb up to Swoyambhunath Stupa on its hilltop overlooking the valley. From there, check out Pashupatinath Temple from the riverside, and move on to explore the massive Boudhanath Stupa. End your day with a welcome dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- Visit Durbar (Palace) Square
- Visit Kal Bhairav
- Visit Hanuman Dhoka
- Visit Taleju Temple
- Visit Kasthamandap
- Visit Kumari Ghar (home to the Living Goddess)
- Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa
- View Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Durbar Square Kal Bhairav Hanuman Dhoka Taleju Temple Kasthamandap Kumari Ghar Swoyambhunath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Phakding
Early morning flight takes you from Kathmandu to Lukla Airport, and then you start trekking toward Phakding. The trail passes through Sherpa villages and descends above farmlands with views of sacred mountain Kumbila and nearby peaks. You'll pass several monasteries and shrines along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding
Landmarks/POIs Drangdrak Gompa Pema Choling Gompa Kumbila Kusum Kanguru - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazar
Trek toward Namche Bazar through Sherpa villages and scenic hamlets, passing the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. You'll cross a high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge, then make a steep final push to reach Namche Bazar, where you get your first views of Mt. Everest rising over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Sherpa villages to Namche Bazar
- Cross high bridge over Dudhkoshi River gorge
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks/POIs Utche Choling Gompa Sagarmatha National Park Mount Everest Thamserku - Day 5
Namche Bazar
This is your acclimatization day in Namche Bazar. Take short walks or climb a few hundred feet around the villages to explore houses, terraced fields, and views of snowy mountains like Kwangde, Khumbu peak, Thamserku, and Kusum Kanguru. If it's Saturday, you can visit the village's weekly market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization walks around Namche Bazar
- Explore villages and terraced fields
Optional Activities
- Visit Saturday market
Landmarks/POIs Kwangde Khumbu peak Thamserku Kusum Kanguru - Day 6
Namche Bazar to Yak Kharka
The trail climbs steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forests, and as you gain elevation, juniper and large conifers start appearing, making this section particularly nice in spring. You'll pass through Yak Kharka and summer settlements with views of Khumbi La and Tawache throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Yak Kharka
Landmarks/POIs Khumbi La Tawache - Day 7
Yak Kharka to Machherma
The trail climbs a ridge for good views down the valley to Kangtega and toward Cho Oyu. After descending to a river, you'll climb steeply to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier, reaching Machherma by early noon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Machherma via Ngozumpa Glacier terminal moraine
Landmarks/POIs Kangtega Cho Oyu Ngozumpa Glacier - Day 8
Machherma to Gokyo
Trek to Gokyo, which becomes your base for the next two nights. You'll have a couple of hiking and sightseeing trips around Gokyo to explore this area and get comfortable with the surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gokyo
Landmarks/POIs Gokyo Lake - Day 9
Gokyo
Spend the day exploring Gokyo by walking around the lake and hiking north to other sacred lakes, then return to Gokyo for the night. It's a good opportunity to acclimatize further while seeing the surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stroll around Gokyo Lake
- Hike to other sacred lakes
Landmarks/POIs Gokyo Lake - Day 10
Gokyo Ri
Climb Gokyo Ri early in the morning for the trek's highlight. The path crosses the stream at the village's north end and climbs for about two hours through prayer flags to the peak. From the summit, you'll see panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Taboche, with the Ngozumpa Glacier stretching across below. Walk down to Gokyo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Gokyo Ri
- Panoramic views from Gokyo Ri summit
Landmarks/POIs Gokyo Ri Cho Oyu Mount Everest Lhotse Makalu Cholatse Taboche Ngozumpa Glacier - Day 11
Gokyo to Dole
Follow the same trail down and make your descent to Dole. The path reverses your earlier climb with views changing as you lose elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gokyo to Dole
- Day 12
Dole to Namche Bazar
Descend to Namche Bazar via the typical Sherpa village of Khumjung. You're leaving the high mountains behind as you continue heading down toward Namche Bazar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Sherpa village of Khumjung
- Descent to Namche Bazar
Landmarks/POIs Khumjung - Day 13
Namche Bazar to Lukla
Return to Lukla following the Dudhkoshi River. This marks the end of your trek and brings you back to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Dudhkoshi River - Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly from Lukla Airport back to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day for shopping and picking up gifts or souvenirs. In the evening, join a farewell dinner where you can review photos and share experiences from the trek with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Shopping for gifts and souvenirs
- Day 15
Kathmandu
This is an optional extension day. If you want to stay longer, consult with the tour operator about short trips like game drives at national parks, rafting, mountain biking, or tours to Tibet, India, or Bhutan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Game drive at National Parks
- Rafting
- Mountain biking
- Tibet tour
- India tour
- Bhutan tour
