Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land in Kathmandu and head to your welcome meeting at 2 pm. If you arrive earlier, there's time to walk through Swayambhunath temple or check out Durbar Square before then. This evening includes a welcome dinner with traditional Nepalese cultural performance, so you'll get oriented and meet your group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with Nepalese cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with Nepalese cultural performance
Optional Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Walk around Durbar Square
- Urban Adventure
Landmarks/POIs Swayambhunath Durbar Square - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
An early flight takes you from Kathmandu to Lukla with Himalayan views if the weather cooperates. After breakfast in Lukla, you'll get a safety briefing and meet your porters. Then you start trekking, following the Dudh Kosi River for about three hours down to Phakding, which serves as a gentle introduction to the trail ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Lukla)
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Breakfast in Lukla
- Safety talk and porter introduction
- Trek to Phakding following Dudh Kosi River
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Dudh Kosi River Phakding - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today you trek from Phakding through blue pine forest to Namche Bazaar while gaining elevation along the river valley. You'll cross the Dudh Kosi River at Benkar and get your first look at snow-capped peaks like Kusum Kanguru and Thamserku. Stop for lunch in Monjo, then tackle a steeper section through Jorsale, cross the Hillary Bridge, and arrive in Namche Bazaar.
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Cross Hillary Bridge
- Entry to Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks/POIs Benkar Kusum Kanguru Thamserku Monjo Jorsale Hillary Bridge Namche Bazaar Mount Everest Lhotse Nuptse Taweche - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
You're staying a second night in Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. There's an optional strenuous hike up to Tenzing Norgay Memorial and Sagarmatha National Park Museum if you're feeling up for it, which gives panoramic views of Khumbu peaks and Everest. You can also visit Sagarmatha Next to see their waste management systems. The rest of the day is yours to wander the trading centre and pick up supplies.
Included Activities
- Acclimatisation stay
- Visit to Sagarmatha Next
Optional Activities
- Walk to Tenzing Norgay Memorial
- Visit Sagarmatha National Park Museum
- Explore Namche Bazaar village trading centre
Landmarks/POIs Tenzing Norgay Memorial Sagarmatha National Park Museum Sagarmatha Next Namche Bazaar - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Phortse
Leaving Namche, you take a less-crowded route at Sanasa that loops through more of the national park rather than going straight toward Base Camp. The path climbs for valley views, and you'll have lunch around 4000 m for more acclimatization. After descending to cross the Dudh Koshi again, you make a final push uphill to Phortse, a traditional Sherpa village where sunsets are particularly nice.
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phortse
- Route via Sanasa (less-travelled path)
- Acclimatisation lunch around 4000 m
Landmarks/POIs Sanasa Dudh Koshi River Phortse - Day 6
Phortse to Dingboche
You start with sunrise in Phortse, then trek trails with views of Kangtega and Ama Dablam. Stop for tea in Pangboche and grab lunch in Shomare as the landscape shifts from forests to rocky terrain. By evening you're in Dingboche with its patchwork of stone-walled fields, and the surrounding peaks light up beautifully at sunset.
Included Activities
- Trek from Phortse to Dingboche
- Tea stop in Pangboche
- Lunch in Shomare
Landmarks/POIs Phortse Kangtega Ama Dablam Pangboche Shomare Dingboche Lhotse Island Peak - Day 7
Dingboche
This is another acclimatization day. In the morning, you can hike to either Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung, then come back to Dingboche for lunch. The afternoon is free to explore town or relax at your teahouse.
Included Activities
- Acclimatisation hike to Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung
Optional Activities
- Explore Dingboche town
- Rest at teahouse
Landmarks/POIs Nagarjun Hill Chukkhung Dingboche - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
You ascend the ridge behind Dingboche for views of Taweche and Cholatse. The trek crosses fairly flat open fields through Pheriche valley with views of Lobuje Peak and Cho La snowfields. After crossing Khumbu Khola at Dughla, you have a light lunch then make a steep rocky climb to the crest lined with memorial cairns honoring climbers and Sherpas.
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
- Cross Khumbu Khola at Dughla
- Lunch at foot of Khumbu Glacier moraines
- Ascent of terminal moraines with memorial cairns
Landmarks/POIs Dingboche Taweche Cholatse Pheriche Lobuje Peak Cho La Khumbu Khola River Dughla Khumbu Glacier Pumori Lingtren Khumbutse Changtse Lobuche - Day 9
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and Gorak Shep
Today's the major trek day. From Lobuche you gradually ascend up the broad valley next to Khumbu Glacier. The trail crosses moraines with small ups and downs over rocky cairn-lined paths for about three hours to reach Gorak Shep. After a bite to eat, you trek another three hours to Everest Base Camp to see glaciers, lakes, caves, and the Ice Fall. You won't see Everest itself from there, but the Base Camp is impressive. Return to Gorak Shep for an early dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Early dinner at Gorak Shep)
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep
- Trek from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp
- Return to Gorak Shep
Landmarks/POIs Lobuche Khumbu Glacier Changri Nup Glacier Gorak Shep Everest Base Camp Everest Ice Fall - Day 10
Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar to Pheriche
Breakfast happens at the world's highest altitude teahouse. You make an early start to Kala Pattar to catch sunrise and beat the clouds. The ascent is steep and tough due to altitude, so take it slow. From the rocky hilltop you'll see Everest, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Taweche, Kantega and the full Khumbu panorama, with Base Camp visible below. Spend as much time as you want up there. Then it's downhill to Gorak Shep for breakfast, then you head to Lobuche and Thugla for lunch, descending past Cholatse to Pheriche.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at highest altitude teahouse in world), Lunch (Lunch at Thugla)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at highest altitude teahouse in world
- Trek to Kala Pattar (5545 m)
- Descent to Gorak Shep
- Trek from Gorak Shep to Lobuche and Thugla
- Descent from Thugla to Pheriche
- Lunch at Thugla
Landmarks/POIs Gorak Shep Kala Pattar Pumori Nuptse Changtse Ama Dablam Taweche Kantega Mount Everest Everest Base Camp Khumbu Ice Fall Lobuche Thugla Cholatse Khumbu Khola River Pheriche - Day 11
Pheriche to Tengboche
You descend through small settlements at Orsho and Shomare, then Lower Pangboche. After crossing the suspension bridge over Imja Khola River, you ascend to Tengboche to visit the monastery. This place was founded in the 17th century by Lama Sange Dorjee from Tibet, destroyed in a 1933 earthquake, then damaged by fire in 1989 and rebuilt by 1992. Plan to spend time here and check out the Sherpa Heritage Foundation museum.
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Tengboche
- Cross suspension bridge over Imja Khola River
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
- Visit Sherpa Heritage Foundation museum
Landmarks/POIs Pheriche Orsho Shomare Lower Pangboche Imja Khola River Tengboche Monastery Sherpa Heritage Foundation Rongphu Monastery - Day 12
Tengboche to Chumo
Today starts with a steep descent along switchbacks through beautiful forest of juniper, rhododendron and fir trees. You'll cross the Dudh Kosi River and follow the trail up to Trashinga. The path contours high above the valley through Shanasa before reaching Namche Bazaar for lunch. From there you descend steeply past the Hillary Bridge, cross the Dudh Kosi through Jorsale, and continue to Chumo for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Namche Bazaar)
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
- Lunch in Namche Bazaar
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Chumo
- Cross Dudh Kosi River
- Cross Hillary Bridge
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Trashinga Shanasa Namche Bazaar Hillary Bridge Dudh Kosi River Jorsale Chumo - Day 13
Chumo to Lukla
Your last trekking day brings you back to Lukla via Benkar through blue pine and rhododendron forest with great views of Kusum Kangaru. You make the final climb into Lukla and say goodbye to your crew. Later you get a hot shower and celebrate with drinks and your group before heading back to Kathmandu tomorrow.
Included Activities
- Trek from Chumo to Lukla
- Final ascent to Lukla
Optional Activities
- Hot shower in Lukla
- Celebrate with group drinks
Landmarks/POIs Chumo Benkar Kusum Kangaru Lukla - Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
Weather permitting, a short early morning flight takes you from Lukla back to Kathmandu. You'll have free time in the afternoon for shopping or sightseeing. Kathmandu's markets have clothing, embroidery, carpets and ceramics, or you can cross the Bagmati River to nearby Patan to see temples and monasteries. Spend a final evening with your group going over the trek memories.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Kathmandu markets
- Visit Patan temples and monasteries
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Kathmandu Bagmati River Patan - Day 15
Kathmandu
Time to head home. There are no planned activities and you can depart whenever you want. If you'd like to stay longer, just mention it to your booking agent.
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu
