Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll get picked up early from your hotel and fly into Lukla, which is quite the experience with those mountain runways. After meeting your Sherpa team, you'll start walking toward Phakding through pine and cedar forests, following the Dudh Kosi River for about 4 hours. The tea house in Phakding becomes your base for the night, and dinner is included so you can settle in and rest up before things get more challenging.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport Pick up by private car, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Meet local Sherpas
- Trek to Phakding (approximately 4 hours)
Landmarks Lukla Airport Mount Everest Dudh Kosi River Phakding - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Following breakfast, you'll trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar over 5 to 6 hours. The route takes you across the Dudh Kosi River and up through Monjo and Jorsalle, with a steep section through blue pine forest near Hillary Bridge. Namche Bazaar itself is the real hub of the region, so you'll have time to check your gear and grab dinner. If you're feeling up for it, there's optional nightlife in town, though most people are pretty tired by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Aromatic breakfast in the mountain)
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (approximately 5-6 hours)
- Cross Hillary Bridge
- Visit Namche Bazaar trade center
Optional Activities
- Equipment hire or rental for high altitude activities
- Nightlife activities in Namche Bazaar
- Pool hall visit
Landmarks Hillary Bridge Namche Bazaar Khumbu Valley - Day 3
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Today's a shorter day at 4 to 5 hours from Namche to Tengboche, but the views make up for it. You'll walk through rhododendron forests past mani walls and Chorten stupas, with peaks like Thamserku, Kantega, and Ama-Dablam coming into view. Mount Everest appears in the distance too. Lunch happens at Phunge Thanka, then after crossing a suspension bridge, you'll climb for another 90 minutes to reach Tengboche. The monastery there is the largest in the Khumbu region, so try to catch evening prayers if you're not too worn out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (approximately 4-5 hours)
- Lunch stop at Phunge Thanka
- Visit Tengboche Monastery for evening ceremony
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Thamserku Ama-Dablam Kantega Lhotse - Day 4
Tengboche to Dingboche
There's an optional early monastery visit for prayer if you want to wake up for it. After breakfast with mountain views, you'll head through rhododendron forest toward Deboche, cross an exciting bridge over the Imja Khola, and move toward Pangboche. Lunch is at Somare village, then the path flattens out along the valley wall before you reach Dingboche by late afternoon. This is a bit of an easier day to help your body adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Optional monastery prayer ceremony visit
- Trek from Tengboche through rhododendron forest to Dingboche
- Cross bridge over Imja Khola
- Lunch in Somare village
Landmarks Deboche Imja Khola Pangboche Somare Dingboche - Day 5
Dingboche to Labuche
Starting from Dingboche after breakfast, you'll gradually climb through an alpine valley with ongoing views of Ama-Dablam, Lhotse, and Phortse Peak. Dughla is where you can pause for lunch or just a rest before the tougher climb toward Labuche. From there, it's about 1 hour through the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to reach Labuche, which is marked by stone monuments for fallen climbers. The peaks around you now include Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Labuche Peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Labuche via Pheritse village
- Climb to Dughla
- Trek through Khumbu Glacier terminal moraine (approximately 1 hour)
- View memorial stone monuments at Labuche
Landmarks Pheritse Dughla Khumbu Glacier Labuche Ama-Dablam Lhotse Nuptse Pumori Labuche Peak - Day 6
Labuche to Mount Everest Base Camp and return to Gorak Shep
You'll trek to Mount Everest Base Camp by way of Gorak Shep today. Along the route you'll pass memorials for Indian Army mountaineers and navigate rocky terrain and moraine in the thin high-altitude air. Base Camp itself sits in stark, gray surroundings, but the peaks visible from there like Khumbuste, Nuptse, and Pumori are pretty special. You'll head back down to Gorak Shep for the night since staying at Base Camp isn't really an option.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mount Everest Base Camp
- View Indian Army mountaineers' memorials
- Trek through rocky dunes, moraine, and streams
Landmarks Mount Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep Khumbuste Nuptse Pumori 
- Day 7
Gorak Shep to Kala Pathar to Lukla
You'll start before dawn to catch the sunrise from Kala Pathar, which photographers go crazy for. The 360-degree views of the peaks, including Mount Everest, are the payoff for that early wake-up. After heading back to Gorak Shep for breakfast, you'll take a helicopter flight back to Lukla with close-up mountain views the whole way. Once in Lukla, you can rest, eat some local food, visit places you missed before, or just celebrate with your team about finishing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early sunrise viewing from Kala Pathar
- Return trek to Gorak Shep
- Helicopter flight from Gorak Shep to Lukla
Optional Activities
- Visit local places in Lukla
- Enjoy local foods in Lukla
- Rest and relaxation in Lukla
Landmarks Kala Pathar Mount Everest Lukla - Day 8
Lukla to Kathmandu and Departure
An early morning flight takes you from Lukla back to Kathmandu. After you land and get settled, the rest of the day is yours to rest, explore shops, or see any spots you skipped when you first arrived. Your guides are still around if you want help finding souvenirs or visiting particular places. Tonight ends things properly with a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant that includes a cultural dance performance, giving you a nice closing to the whole experience.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport drop by private car, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at traditional Nepali restaurant with traditional cultural dance show)
Included Activities
- Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner at traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural dance show
Optional Activities
- Rest and relaxation
- Souvenir shopping
- Sightseeing and local exploration
- Visit places missed on arrival
Landmarks Kathmandu
