Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Your Oriental Journeys representative meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. After getting settled, you'll go over the detailed trek plan for the days ahead during an evening briefing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
An early morning flight takes you to Lukla's Tenzing Hilary Airport. You'll see the Khumbu region's mountain ranges from the air, and once you land, you'll meet your support crew before starting the trek toward Phakding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Lukla with views of Khumbu region mountains and hills
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks/POIs Tenzing Hilary Airport (Lukla) - Day 3
Phakding to Namche
You'll walk an easy 3-hour route from Phakding to Namche today. The trail passes over a suspension bridge, takes you by Tibetan wall paintings and several monasteries, with mountain views growing more impressive as you approach Namche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche (3 hours)
- Cross suspension bridge
- Visit monasteries along the trail
- Day 4
Namche - Acclimatization Day
This day is for acclimatization in Namche. You'll trek to Everest View Hotel, the highest accessible point from here, which helps your body adjust to the elevation. The hotel sits in a great spot with views of the surrounding peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization trek from Namche to Everest View Hotel
- Panoramic mountain views
Landmarks/POIs Everest View Hotel - Day 5
Namche to Tengboche
You'll trek from Namche to Tengboche on a trail mixing flat sections with steep climbs. Throughout the day you see Thamserku, Everest, Pumori, and Lhotse, plus the Dudhkoshi River and rhododendron forests. Tengboche has numerous monasteries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche to Tengboche
- Views of Thamserku, Everest, Pumori, and Lhotse
- Trek along Dudhkoshi River
- Walk through rhododendron forest
- Visit monasteries at Tengboche
Landmarks/POIs Mount Everest Mount Thamserku Mount Pumori Mount Lhotse - Day 6
Tengboche to Pangboche
Starting from Tengboche, you'll trek slightly uphill toward Pangboche on a route with mountain views throughout. The path includes suspension bridges and wooden bridges before you reach Pangboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Pangboche
- Mountain views
- Cross suspension bridges and wooden bridges
- Day 7
Pangboche to Dingboche to Chhukung
From Dingboche you'll walk through stone-walled fields and deeper into the Himalayas toward Chhukung. You'll see Tawache, Amadablam, Chalotse, Nuptse, and Lhotse, and pass by Yak herders working in the alpine region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Chhukung
- Views of Tawache, Amadablam, Chalotse, Nuptse, and Lhotse
- Pass through stone-walled fields
- Encounter Yak herders
Landmarks/POIs Mount Amadablam - Day 8
Chhukung - Acclimatization Day
Your focus today is acclimatization in the Chhukung area. You'll climb Chhukung Ri, visit Chhukung village, cross Kong Ma La Pass, and do short hikes to help your body get used to the higher altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Chhukung Ri
- Visit Chhukung village
- Cross Kong Ma La Pass
- Short hiking for acclimatization
- Day 9
Chhukung to Lobuche
You'll trek from Chhukung to Kong Ma La Pass, the highest point on the trek, then continue to Lobuche by crossing the Moraine. From here you get good views of the Khumbu Glacier and the northern ridge of Mt. Everest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhukung to Kong Ma La Pass
- Cross Kong Ma La Pass (highest point of trek)
- Cross Moraine to reach Lobuche
- Trek along lateral moraine of Khumbu Glacier
- Views of Mt. Everest's northern ridge
Landmarks/POIs Kong Ma La Pass Khumbu Glacier - Day 10
Lobuche to Kalapathar
An early morning trek takes you to Kalapathar so you can catch the first light hitting Mt. Everest. The altitude gets pretty high here, so be prepared as you make your way up to this viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Kalapathar
- First light views of Mt. Everest
Landmarks/POIs Kalapathar - Day 11
Lobuche to Dzongala
You'll trek from Lobuche to Dzongala through alpine Himalayan terrain. The trail descends past Chola La Lake with views of Awi Peak, giving you a mix of downhill walking and mountain scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Dzongala
- Pass Chola La Lake
- Views of Awi Peak
Landmarks/POIs Chola La Lake - Day 12
Dzongala to Gokyo
Today you'll ascend to Cho La Pass where Ama Dablam is visible to the west. Crossing the crevasses takes some care, but the summit is marked with flags. After that, you'll reach the Ngozumpa Glacier, the longest of the glacier-fed lakes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend to Cho La Pass
- Views of Ama Dablam
- Cross crevasses
- Trek to Ngozumpa Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Cho La Pass Ama Dablam Ngozumpa Glacier - Day 13
Gokyo
You'll spend time exploring the Gokyo lakes with views of the surrounding peaks. The route takes you past four lakes in the series and then to a viewpoint near the fifth lake where the panorama opens up nicely.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek around Gokyo lakes
- Visit four lakes in the series
- Visit famous viewpoint near fifth lake
Landmarks/POIs Gokyo Lakes - Day 14
Gokyo to Marlung
An early morning trek along Dudhpokhari gives you views of Mt. Rolwaling and other Himalayan ranges. You'll walk rocky and windy trails south of Tsho Lake, then trek from Marlung to the east bank of Bhote Koshi River, which is quite strenuous.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek along Dudhpokhari
- Views of Mt. Rolwaling and Himalayan ranges
- Trek south of Tsho Lake
- Trek to east bank of Bhote Koshi River
Landmarks/POIs Tsho Lake Bhote Koshi River - Day 15
Marlung to Namche Bazaar
The trail descends from Marlung to Thame along traditional routes used by Tibetan traders. You'll cross Bhote Koshi River and descend to Taranga, pass through small Sherpa villages, and eventually reach Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Marlung to Thame
- Cross Bhote Koshi River
- Descend to Taranga
- Trek through Sherpa villages to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar - Day 16
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
You'll descend from Namche Bazaar back to Lukla, which wraps up the trekking portion of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Day 17
Lukla to Kathmandu - Heritage Tour
After flying back to Kathmandu, an experienced guide takes you on a private vehicle tour hitting four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Patan Durbar Square
- Guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Guided tour of Swayambhunath
- Guided tour of Pashupatinath
Landmarks/POIs Patan Durbar Square Kathmandu Durbar Square Swayambhunath Pashupatinath - Day 18
Departure from Kathmandu
Your hotel will arrange your transfer to the airport for your return flight home, bringing with you memories from your trek around Mt. Everest.
