Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Kathmandu airport where someone will meet you holding a name plate card. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel in the city where you can settle in and rest after your journey.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal, 01:00 - 23:55)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This morning you'll meet with your travel agency to go over trek preparation and check your equipment. The afternoon brings a half-day walking tour around Kathmandu's local sights, giving you a feel for the city before heading into the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local Kathmandu sightseeing
- Trek preparation and equipment check with travel agency
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Early flight to Lukla offers great views of Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest on the way. After taking a break in Lukla, you'll start trekking through paths past Sherpa villages, finishing at Phakding by the Dudh Kosi river for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla with Himalayan views
- First day trek to Phakding
Landmarks Mt. Everest Dudh Kosi River - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
It's a longer trekking day with altitude gain to manage. You'll follow the Dudh Kosi River to Monjo where the Sagarmatha National Park entrance sits. The trail then winds through shaded forest before you climb several hours up to Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Sagarmatha National Park entrance
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Monjo 
- Day 5
Namche Bazaar
Today's a rest day at Namche Bazaar, which is perfect for letting your body adjust to the altitude. Walk up to a high hill here for good views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Amadablam. The town has banks, ATMs, shops, and lodges to check out on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest and acclimatization day
- Walk to high hill for mountain views
Landmarks Mt. Everest - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You'll trek up on a winding trail, then descend to a river before climbing through cool forest in the afternoon. By evening you'll reach Tengboche Monastery, surrounded by peaks with Everest and Amadablam visible. There's time to visit the monastery itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche Monastery
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
After waking to peak views, you trek downhill to a river and cross a bridge. The trail climbs gradually to Pangboche village with Amadablam in sight, then continues through the Imjatse Valley to Dingboche. You'll spend the evening at your lodge taking in mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
Landmarks Pangboche Imjatse Valley - Day 8
Dingboche
Another rest day for your body to acclimatize well. There's a free hike up to Nakurjung high hill following the climbing high and sleeping low method. From there you'll see broad panoramic views of Amadablam North Face, Island Peak, and Makalu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest and acclimatization day
- Free day hike to Nakurjung hill
Landmarks Nakurjung - Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
Short climb above the Imjatse Valley with great mountain views starts your day. You'll trek on winding gentle paths gaining altitude slowly to reach Thugla for lunch. The afternoon brings a climb to the high Thugla-La pass where climber memorials stand, then a slow walk to Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
- Climb to Thugla-La pass
Landmarks Thugla-La Pass - Day 10
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep
Early morning departure from Lobuche heads toward your main goal, Everest Base Camp. The route follows high terrain above Khumbu Glacier and moraine to Gorakshep. From there it's east to Everest Base Camp for grand peak views and Khumbu Ice-Fall sights, then back to Gorakshep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Views of Khumbu Ice-Fall and glaciers
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Khumbu Glacier 
- Day 11
Gorakshep to Kalapathar to Pheriche
Before sunrise you'll climb to Kalapathar at over 5,545m, the highest point on this trek with Everest and Pumori close by. The descent goes back through Gorakshep and Lobuche, past Thugla, and down to Pheriche Valley for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Kalapathar peak (5,545m)
- Trek descent to Pheriche
Landmarks Kalapathar - Day 12
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
You'll retrace your route from Pheriche with some climbs to Thyangboche, then head downhill. After an hour's climb you'll follow good winding paths back to Namche Bazaar where you'll stay before the final descent to Lukla.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
This long trekking day takes you from Namche down to a river, then a short climb to Monjo. Following good trail you'll reach Phakding, and after a few more hours of walking arrive at Lukla for your last night in the Khumbu region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
Leave your lodge early and walk a short distance to Tenzing and Hillary Airport. Board a small aircraft like a Dornier-Twin Otter for a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. There's time after landing for shopping and picking up souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu with scenic views
Optional Activities
- Shopping and souvenir purchases in Kathmandu
Landmarks Tenzing and Hillary Airport - Day 15
Departure
Today you depart Nepal, saying goodbye to your Himalayan trek adventure.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal, 01:00 - 23:00)
