Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone meets you and takes you to the hotel. After you get settled and rest a bit, there's a briefing in the evening where your guide walks through the trek plan and answers questions you might have.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (You will be picked up from Kathmandu Airport.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Everest Hotel or Similar )
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu
Your guide takes you around Kathmandu to see the cultural and historical sites. You'll check out Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These spots show you different parts of Nepal's religious traditions. By evening you're back at the hotel to get ready for the trek ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Everest Hotel or Similar ), Hotel
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
Landmarks Swayambhunath Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Early on you take a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla with views of the Himalayas along the way. Once you land, the trek starts with a descent through the Dudh Koshi Valley. You'll walk through small villages and forests, then reach Phakding, a quiet town beside the river, after a few hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home or similar )
Included Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek through Dudh Koshi Valley to Phakding
Landmarks Lukla Dudh Koshi Valley Phakding - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The trek follows the Dudh Koshi River as you cross several suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags. You ascend through forest with nice views of the surrounding hills and mountains. After entering Sagarmatha National Park, the trail gets steeper and you climb up to Namche Bazaar, a busy Sherpa trading center sitting in a natural bowl with mountains all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home or similar )
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Cross suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar 
- Day 5
Khumjung - Everest View Hotel
You walk to Khumjung, a Sherpa village with views of Mount Everest and Ama Dablam. After looking around the village, you trek up to Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-altitude hotels in the world. From there you get panoramic views of Everest and the surrounding peaks in a quiet mountain setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Everest View Hotel )
Included Activities
- Trek to Khumjung village
- Trek to Everest View Hotel
- Views of Mount Everest and Ama Dablam
Landmarks Khumjung Mount Everest Ama Dablam Everest View Hotel - Day 6
Everest View Hotel to Phakding
Starting with breakfast at Everest View Hotel, you head down to Namche Bazaar and continue toward Phakding. The descent lets you see the landscapes again, including rhododendron forests and snow-capped peaks. You'll pass through small villages where you can meet local Sherpas and feel their hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home or similar )
Included Activities
- Trek from Everest View Hotel to Namche Bazaar
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding
- Pass through rhododendron forests
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Phakding - Day 7
Phakding to Lukla
You trek back to Lukla by retracing the route along the Dudh Koshi River. Most of the trail is downhill so you can go at a relaxed pace and take in the scenery one more time. Once you reach Lukla, there's time to relax and celebrate finishing the trek with other trekkers and the crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Yeti Mountain Home or similar )
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Lukla along Dudh Koshi River
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Lukla - Day 8
Lukla to Kathmandu
A helicopter flight in the morning takes you back to Kathmandu with one final view of the Himalayas from above. After you arrive, someone transfers you to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest, walk around the city, or pick up last-minute items.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Last-minute shopping
Landmarks Lukla Kathmandu - Day 9
Kathmandu
Today is for resting and recovering after the trek. You can relax at the hotel, get a spa treatment, or explore more of Kathmandu. It's also a good time to visit sites you missed earlier or look for souvenirs before you leave.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Spa treatment at hotel
- Explore Kathmandu
- Visit missed cultural sites
- Shop for souvenirs
- Day 10
Kathmandu (Departure)
After breakfast you have some free time for shopping or sightseeing depending on when your flight leaves. Your representative drives you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure, ending the trek.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (You will be dropped back to Kathmandu airport.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Final sightseeing
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
