Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your tour representative meets you at Kathmandu Airport and takes you to your hotel. After settling in from your flight, head out into Thamel market during the evening when it's lively with shops, street food vendors, and local activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel market
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Start early for a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, passing over terraced fields and the snow-capped Himalayan peaks. Your trek begins along the Dudh Koshi River, walking through Ghat and Phakding with Kusum Kanguru and the Kwongde Range visible overhead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding via Ghat and Chheplung
Landmarks Kusum Kanguru Kwongde Mountain Range Dudh Koshi River - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Trek north through the Dudh Koshi Valley, crossing suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags toward Monjo where you'll check permits at the national park entrance. The trail goes through forests of magnolia, fir, and rhododendron, then climbs steeply up to Namche Bazaar, the main Sherpa settlement and base for Everest treks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar via Monjo and Jhorsalle
- Permit verification at Monjo checkpoint
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park 
- Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Spend the day at higher elevation letting your body adjust. Take a hike to Khunde and Khumjung villages, or visit Hotel Everest View for breakfast with 360-degree mountain views (75°F/24°C). Wander around Namche Bazaar itself to see shops, local life, and the central plaza.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Hike to Khunde and Khumjung villages
- Visit Hotel Everest View for breakfast
- Explore Namche Bazaar market and village
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Hotel Everest View Khunde Village Khumjung Village - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga
Trek from Namche to Khumjung, the largest village in the Khumbu region, with Everest and Lhotse on the horizon. Continue through Sanasa and Mangola seeing Ama Dablam and other peaks, cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, and pass through rhododendron woodland to Phortse Thanga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga via Khumjung, Sanasa, and Mangola
Landmarks Khumjung Village Ama Dablam Tabuche Thamserku Kangtega - Day 6
Phortse Thanga to Machhermo
Walk through rhododendron forests where musk deer and pheasants live. The trail passes grasslands and small settlements before reaching Luza Village with views of Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku. Then descend a rocky path to Machhermo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phortse Thanga to Machhermo via Luza Village
Landmarks Luza Village Cho Oyu Kantega Thamserku - Day 7
Machhermo to Gokyo
Climb to a hilltop for views of Cho Oyu, the world's sixth highest mountain. From there, descend past a chorten and trek by three alpine lakes (Longpongo, Taboche Tsho, and Dudh Pokhari) to reach Gokyo village, surrounded by turquoise water and snow-covered peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo via Pangka and three alpine lakes
Landmarks Cho Oyu Dudh Pokhari Taboche Tsho Longpongo Gokyo Ri Lhotse Makalu Tawache Cholatse Gyachung Kang 
- Day 8
Gokyo
Stay in the Gokyo region exploring the fourth and fifth lakes. Walk around Dudh Pokhari, check out viewpoints with prayer flags overlooking Ngozumpa Glacier (Nepal's longest), and if conditions allow, climb Gokyo Ri for panoramic mountain views including Everest, Makalu, and Lhotse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Gokyo region including fourth and fifth lakes
- Stroll around Dudh Pokhari
- Visit nearby viewpoints
Optional Activities
- Hike to summit of Gokyo Ri
Landmarks Thonak Tsho Ngozuma Tsho Dudh Pokhari Ngozumpa Glacier Gokyo Ri Mount Everest Makalu Lhotse Cho Oyu Gyachung Kang - Day 9
Gokyo to Phortse Thanga
Leave Gokyo and return along the same route via Machhermo village. Head through Luza and rhododendron woodland, descending to Phortse Thanga by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gokyo to Phortse Thanga via Machhermo and Luza
Landmarks Machhermo Luza Village - Day 10
Phortse Thanga to Monjo
Trek downhill through Mangola, Sanasa, and Khumjung back toward Namche Bazaar. Stop for tea and light snacks, then continue through dense forests, suspension bridges, and settlements reaching Monjo Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tea and light snacks in Namche Bazaar), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phortse Thanga to Monjo via Mangola, Sanasa, Khumjung, and Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Mangola Khumjung Village Namche Bazaar - Day 11
Monjo to Lukla to Kathmandu
Descend from Monjo through rhododendron woodlands to Phakding, then continue down to Chheplung. Trek down the mountainside along the Dudh Koshi River to Lukla. Catch your 30-minute flight back to Kathmandu over the Himalayas. Spend the evening shopping, sightseeing, or resting at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu)
Included Activities
- Trek from Monjo to Lukla via Phakding and Chheplung
- Scenic flight Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Last minute sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Souvenir shopping in Kathmandu
Landmarks Phakding Chheplung - Day 12
Kathmandu
Your trek ends today. A representative picks you up and takes you to Kathmandu Airport 3 hours before your departure flight. Safe travels home.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Kathmandu Airport
