Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll catch an early flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, with about 30 minutes of mountain views during the flight. Once you land at Tenzing-Hillary Airport, meet up with your crew and start hiking to Phakding. The route takes you through Chaurikharka village and follows the Dudhkoshi River for roughly three hours. It's a short day designed to help your body adjust before the real trekking begins.
- Start point
- Hotel Florid, Z street, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (hotel florid nepal )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Hike to Phakding via Chaurikharka village (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla) Chaurikharka Dudhkoshi River - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Head out walking through pine forests and pasture areas, crossing several suspension bridges as you go along the Dudh Koshi River. The trail gets steeper near where the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers meet. After hiking for about two hours, you'll reach a viewpoint with your first look at Mount Everest. From there continue past Jorsale and into Namche Bazaar, the main trading hub and gateway for the Everest region.
Included Activities
- Hike from Phakding to Namche Bazaar via multiple suspension bridges
- Visit Mount Everest viewpoint
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Bhote Koshi River Mount Everest Viewpoint Jorsale Namche Bazaar 
- Day 3
Namche Bazaar
This is your acclimatization rest day in Namche Bazaar, the largest settlement in the Khumbu region. Take a shorter hike up to a nearby viewpoint like Thame or Khunde, then spend time walking around town checking out the ATMs, internet cafes, restaurants, and bakeries. Stop by the Tourist Visitor Center to read about Everest climbers, Sherpa culture, and the local plant and animal life in the region.
Included Activities
- Short hike to nearby viewpoint (Thame or Khunde)
- Tour of Namche Bazaar
- Visit Tourist Visitor Center
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Tourist Visitor Center, Namche Bazaar Thame Khunde 
- Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Dole
Leave early to catch the clearest views of Everest, Lhotse, AmaDablam, and Thamserku. You'll walk along a rolling trail with nice vegetation and chances to see musk deer, Himalayan Thar, and pheasants. Pass through Kayangjuma and reach the junction where the EBC and Gokyo valley split off. Climb up to Mong La pass to see sacred Khumbila, then drop down through rhododendron forests full of wildflowers, crossing waterfalls and bridges to the small village of Dole.
Included Activities
- Hike from Namche Bazaar to Dole via Mong La pass
Landmarks Mount Everest Lhotse AmaDablam Thamserku Kayangjuma Mong La Pass Khumbila Dole - Day 5
Dole to Machhermo
Climb a ridge and walk through Lhabarma to Luza, passing summer settlements along the way. You'll see views of Kantega, Cho Oyu, and Thamserku as you traverse a scenic hillside with the deep Dudh Koshi valley spread out below. Move through small villages on a five-hour walk to Machhermo, a village with a beautiful stream that flows down from KyajoRi and PhariLapche. Local guides often share stories about early Yeti sightings in this area.
Included Activities
- Hike from Dole to Machhermo (approximately 5 hours)
Landmarks Lhabarma Luza Kantega Cho Oyu Thamserku Dudh Koshi Valley KyajoRi PhariLapche Machhermo - Day 6
Machhermo to Gokyo
Climb up from Machhermo along a ridge with excellent views of Thamserku, Kangtega, and Cho-Oyu overlooking the valleys. Pass another Chorten and reach Pangka as the valley opens up wider. After descending to the river, you'll tackle a steep climb up the moraine of Ngozamba Glacier. Pass through turquoise lakes called Longpongo and TabocheTsho before reaching DudhPokhari where Gokyo village sits. This well-set-up village with Cho-Oyu in the background is where you'll stay after an intense day.
Included Activities
- Hike from Machhermo to Gokyo via Ngozamba Glacier moraine
Landmarks Thamserku Kangtega Cho-Oyu Pangka Ngozamba Glacier Longpongo Lake TabocheTsho Lake DudhPokhari Lake Gokyo 
- Day 7
Gokyo to Gokyo Ri and Machhermo
Start very early for a steep climb to Gokyo Ri at 5360m, which takes around four hours and is physically demanding. The work pays off because you get some of the best views of Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and surrounding peaks from up there. The fourth, fifth, and sixth lakes come into view along the way. After soaking in the panorama, you'll head back down for a short walk to Machhermo and stay in a teahouse overnight.
Included Activities
- Climb to Gokyo Ri (5360m) from Gokyo (approximately 4 hours)
Landmarks Gokyo Ri Mount Everest Makalu Lhotse Machhermo - Day 8
Machhermo to Phortse
From Machhermo, the trail leads to Ngozumpa Glacier where you'll do a steep descent toward the river. Then climb to a ridge that offers great views of Cho Oyu and the Kentega valley if the weather cooperates. Come down off the ridge to reach Phortse and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Included Activities
- Hike from Machhermo to Phortse via Ngozumpa Glacier
Landmarks Ngozumpa Glacier Cho Oyu Kentega Valley Phortse - Day 9
Phortse to Monjo
Drop down through forests of rhododendron, fir, and juniper to Phungitenga bridge. Cross the bridge and climb steeply for about an hour before starting a long, winding walk back to Namche. You'll pass through traditional Sherpa villages including Khumjung and Khunde. Visit a monastery that has the only preserved Yeti Scalp and check out Khunde Hospital, which the Sir Edmund Hillary Trust helped fund. Keep descending to Monjo where you'll stay in a lodge.
Included Activities
- Hike from Phortse to Monjo via Khumjung and Khunde villages
- Visit monastery with Yeti Scalp
- Visit Khunde Hospital
Landmarks Phungitenga Bridge Khumjung Khunde Yeti Scalp Monastery Khunde Hospital Monjo - Day 10
Monjo to Lukla
Trek back to Lukla on a nice trail with some short climbs mixed in. Cross the BhoteKoshi River a couple of times during the day. The last 45 minutes involves an uphill push to reach Lukla, marking the official end of your trek. Spend the night in a lodge and rest up before your flight out.
Included Activities
- Hike from Monjo to Lukla
Landmarks BhoteKoshi River Lukla - Day 11
Lukla to Kathmandu
Catch an early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu. Both the takeoff and landing are pretty dramatic experiences. After that you have the rest of the day free to relax or explore Kathmandu.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Landmarks Tenzing-Hillary Airport (Lukla) Kathmandu
