Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Your guide picks you up early from the hotel for the drive to Kathmandu's domestic airport. The 35-minute flight to Lukla shows off the Himalayan peaks as you climb higher. Once you land, the trek starts at Lukla with a ceremonial walk through the Kani gatehouse, then you head down through forest and pass by Kyangma Village's large monastery. You'll cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, move through Cheplung Village, and walk past ridges lined with Mani walls and prayer wheels before settling in at Phakding for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (approximately 35 minutes)
- Trek from Lukla through Kani ceremonial gatehouse
- Trek through Kyangma Village
- Trek through Cheplung Village
- Cross suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River
- Trek across ridge to Ghat passing Mani walls, Chortens and prayer wheels
- Trek to Phakding
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Domestic Airport Lukla Airport Kyangma Village Gompa Cheplung Village Dudh Koshi River Ghat Phakding - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
This is a serious trekking day heading toward Namche Bazaar. The trail has multiple suspension bridges crossing the Dudh Kosi River, then passes through Tok-Tok, Benkar, and Monjo villages. You'll reach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park and continue walking beside the river for hours before tackling a steep climb that brings you to Namche Bazaar. This place has restaurants, shops, and ATMs, so it's a real hub after days in smaller villages.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding through Tok-Tok, Benkar, and Monjo villages
- Cross multiple suspension bridges over Dudh Kosi River
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park
- Steep uphill trek to Namche Bazaar
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit restaurants in Namche Bazaar
- Visit internet café in Namche Bazaar
- Visit pubs in Namche Bazaar
- Use post office facilities in Namche Bazaar
- Use ATM and banking services in Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Tok-Tok Benkar Monjo Sagarmatha National Park Entrance Dudh Kosi River Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar
Today is about acclimatization in Namche Bazaar. Doctors say staying active works better than just resting, so you'll have options. You could trek up to Everest View Resort, check out the village of Thame, or explore Khunde. The market here is lively, particularly Friday evenings and Saturdays. Your guide can also take you to the Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters, where relics from early Everest climbers are on display and you'll learn about Sherpa culture and the local area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
- Short trek to Everest View Resort (optional activity)
- Visit Thame village (optional activity)
- Visit Khunde village (optional activity)
- Explore Namche Bazaar
- Visit Tourist Visitor Center and Sagarmatha National Park headquarters (optional activity)
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Optional Activities
- Short trek to Everest View Resort
- Visit Thame village
- Visit Khunde village
- Visit Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters to view mountaineering relics and learn about Sherpa culture
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar Everest View Resort Thame Khunde Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters Tourist Visitor Center - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
The trek to Tengboche offers great views as the trail zigzags along valley sides toward Kenjoma's teashops. You'll walk through Khumjung and see Mani stone collections before reaching Sanasa. From there the trail drops to Phunkithanga at 3250m, then climbs steeply through pine forests with more Mani stones until you reach Tengboche at 3870m. The views from here are special with Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and other major peaks clearly visible.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Kenjoma teashops
- Trek through Khumjung
- Trek through Sanasa settlement
- Trek to Phunkithanga (3250m)
- Steep climb through pine forests to Tengboche (3870m)
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Kenjoma Khumjung Sanasa Phunkithanga Tengboche Mount Everest Ama Dablam Nuptse Lhotse Kwangde Tawachee Kantega Thamserku - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
This is an easier trekking day lasting about 3 to 4 hours. The path winds through forest before crossing the Imja Khola river and passing through Pangboche. After that you'll continue through summer grazing lands before arriving at Dingboche for the night. The shorter distance gives your body more time to handle the altitude gain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek through forest from Tengboche
- Cross Imja Khola river
- Trek through Pangboche
- Trek through summer grazing lands to Dingboche
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Imja Khola River Pangboche Dingboche - Day 6
Dingboche
For better acclimatization, you'll trek up to Chhukung and then back down the valley to Dingboche in a short excursion. From Chhukung you get excellent views of Ama Dablam and the upper valley toward Island Peak's moraines. This short up and down walk gives you altitude exposure while letting you return to Dingboche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek up to Chhukung for acclimatization
- Trek back down to Dingboche
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Optional Activities
- View Ama Dablam from Chhukung
- View Island Peak moraines from Chhukung
Landmarks/POIs Dingboche Chhukung Ama Dablam Island Peak - Day 7
Dingboche to Lobuche
Today's trek takes 5 to 6 hours as you head to higher altitudes. You'll reach a tea house at 4600m for a break, then trek another 1.5 hours to Lobuche. The trail gradually brings you closer to Mt. Pumori and Mt. Nuptse. You'll pass through Thugla and by the Trekker's Aid Post at Pheriche at 4240m, where a western volunteer mountain specialist and The Himalayan Rescue Association staff are available during trekking season. The route continues up the valley before dropping to the yak pastures at Lobuche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek to tea house at 4600m
- Trek through Thugla
- Pass Trekker's Aid Post at Pheriche (4240m)
- Trek to yak pastures at Lobuche
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Dingboche Thugla Pheriche Trekker's Aid Post at Pheriche Lobuche Mt. Pumori Mt. Nuptse - Day 8
Lobuche to Gorakshep to EBC and back to Gorakshep
Today is full and exciting with two main parts. Start with a 2-hour trek to Gorakshep, one of the world's most remote and highest settlements, where you see Everest and Nuptse. The trail starts easy but gets harder as it crosses moraine terrain. After lunch, you'll trek toward Everest Base Camp at 5360m along the Khumbu Glacier in about 1.5 hours. You'll see the glacier with its dangerous crevices, then return to Gorakshep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek to Gorakshep
- Trek from Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp (EBC) at 5360m
- Trek along trail adjacent to Khumbu Glacier
- Trek from EBC back to Gorakshep
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Lobuche Gorakshep Everest Base Camp Khumbu Glacier Mount Everest Nuptse - Day 9
Gorakshep to Kalapathar to Dzongla
Your day starts very early with a 1.5-hour climb to Kalapathar to catch the sunrise over Mount Everest and surrounding mountains from this well-known viewpoint. After seeing the mountain views, you'll return to Gorakshep for breakfast. Then you'll trek about 2 hours to Lobuche before continuing for another 2 hours to Dzongla for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Early morning climb to Kalapathar
- View sunrise over Mount Everest from Kalapathar
- Trek from Kalapathar back to Gorakshep
- Trek from Gorakshep to Lobuche
- Trek from Lobuche to Dzongla
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Gorakshep Kalapathar Lobuche Dzongla Mount Everest - Day 10
Dzongla to Cho La Pass to Tagnag
Today you'll cross the challenging Cho La Pass. After early breakfast, you'll head out on the trail, starting with icy terrain as you approach the pass. The pass can sometimes be blocked by thick snow, which makes this section difficult. Coming through the pass, you'll descend to Tagnag for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Dzongla to Cho La Pass
- Cross Cho La Pass
- Trek from Cho La Pass to Tagnag
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Dzongla Cho La Pass Tagnag - Day 11
Tagnag to Gokyo
Today is a relatively short trek of about 2 to 3 hours before you reach Gokyo. The rest of the day is free to explore the Gokyo Valley. You can visit the ice sheets and turquoise lakes scattered throughout the area. From here you'll see impressive views of Mt. Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu. Return to Gokyo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Tagnag to Gokyo
- Explore Gokyo Valley
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit ice sheets in Gokyo Valley
- Visit turquoise lakes in Gokyo Valley
Landmarks/POIs Tagnag Gokyo Gokyo Valley Mount Everest Cho-Oyu Lhotse Makalu - Day 12
Gokyo to Gokyo RI to Dole
Today the trail goes upward to Gokyo RI, which is a tiring climb. Once you reach the top though, you're rewarded with great views looking down over Gokyo Valley, the impressive Ngozumpa Glacier, and the Himalayan Khumbu ranges around you. After taking in the views, you'll head down to Dole for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Gokyo to Gokyo RI
- Trek from Gokyo RI to Dole
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Gokyo Gokyo RI Gokyo Valley Ngozumpa Glacier Dole - Day 13
Dole to Namche Bazaar
Today's trek from Dole to Namche Bazaar takes about 6 hours. The trail passes through Khumjung and follows a path at the base of Mount Amadablam. Once you reach Namche Bazaar, you'll have time to sit back, relax, and recover before the final day on the trail tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Dole through Khumjung
- Trek along base of Mount Amadablam to Namche Bazaar
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Dole Khumjung Mount Amadablam Namche Bazaar - Day 14
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Today marks the final day of your trek. You'll head from Namche to Phakding, a trek taking about 5 to 6 hours. From Phakding, you'll continue for another 1 to 2 hours before reaching Lukla for the night. Tonight you can celebrate finishing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Fresh fruit after dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding
- Trek from Phakding to Lukla
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Fresh fruit after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar Phakding Lukla - Day 15
Lukla to Kathmandu
Your final morning has an early flight back to Kathmandu to avoid unpredictable winds later in the day. Once you arrive at the airport, you'll transfer to your hotel. You'll have time to walk through the streets of Thamel for last-minute shopping or visit historic sites around the city.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Transfer from airport to hotel
Optional Activities
- Wander and shop in Thamel district
- Visit historic sites around Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Lukla Airport Kathmandu Domestic Airport Thamel
