Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and meet your Sherpa Expedition and Trekking guide at the airport who will drive you to your hotel in Thamel. Your guide gives you a briefing about what's ahead on the trek. You're staying in this tourist hub area for the night.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport pick up by private car, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Head to Kathmandu's domestic terminal for your 35 minute flight to Lukla with great views of the Himalayan peaks. Your trek starts on an easy trail past a ceremonial gatehouse, then descends and climbs above Kyangma village. You'll walk through forest near the Dudh Koshi River, cross a suspension bridge, and reach Ghat Village where you pass mani walls and prayer wheels before arriving at Phakding for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding passing ceremonial gatehouse, Kyangma village, Cheplung village, Dudh Koshi River, suspension bridge, Ghat Village, mani walls, chortens and prayer wheels
Landmarks Lukla Dudh Koshi River - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi River and trek through Tok-Tok, Benkar, and Monjo before reaching Sagarmatha National Park entrance where you'll buy a permit. Follow the river bed for hours and cross the last Hillary suspension bridge, then make a steep climb to Namche Bazaar. This busy town has restaurants, internet cafes, pubs, post offices, ATMs and banks where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek crossing multiple suspension bridges over Dudh Kosi River
- Trek through Tok-Tok, Benkar, and Monjo villages
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit purchase
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Dudh Kosi River Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Today is for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar and staying active is recommended. You can trek to Thame, visit Khunde, check out the weekly market (Friday evening and Saturday morning), or go to the Tourist Visitor Center near park headquarters to see old climbing equipment and relics from the first Everest expeditions while learning about local flora and fauna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
- Optional visit to Tourist Visitor Center at Sagarmatha National Park headquarters
Optional Activities
- Trek to Thame village
- Visit Khunde village
- Explore Namche Bazaar weekly market (Friday evening and Saturday morning)
- Visit Tourist Visitor Center with displays of Everest climbing equipment and relics
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center Thame Khunde - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Follow the glacier-fed Dudh Kosi River as it flows down from the mountains. The trail offers nice mountain views as you slowly climb to 3860m at Tengboche Village, known for its wall hangings, large Buddha statue, and colorful Lama robes. A real highlight is attending the evening prayer at the monastery, which feels serene and peaceful.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek following Dudh Kosi River to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Monastery and attend evening prayer
Landmarks Dudh Kosi River Tengboche Monastery - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Most of today's trek is easy except for a steep final hill climb that reminds you of the altitude. You'll pass through Somare at 4010m and Orsho villages, take the left trail to Pheriche Village, cross a bridge, then climb steeply to Dingboche Village at 4410m where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Somare and Orsho villages
- Trek to Dingboche via Pheriche Village and suspension bridge crossing
Landmarks Somare Pheriche Village Dingboche - Day 7
Dingboche
This is your second acclimatization day. To stay active, climb 400m to Nangkartshang Gompa on a ridge just north of Dingboche for views of Mt. Makalu at 8463m (the world's fifth highest mountain) and Mt. Ama Dablam. You can also hike to the summit at Nangkartshang at 5090m if you're up for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Nangkartshang Gompa (400m ascent) with views of Mt. Makalu and Mt. Ama Dablam
Optional Activities
- Hike to summit at Nangkartshang (5090m)
Landmarks Nangkartshang Gompa Mt. Makalu Mt. Ama Dablam - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
Start with an easy section to Thukla, then cross the steep Khumbu Glacier terminal moraine and ascend through boulder-strewn slopes to Chupki Lhara where you'll see stone clusters with prayer flags as memorials to fallen climbers. The trail continues through the glacier moraine with views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Mahalangur Himal before reaching Lobuche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thukla
- Cross Khumbu Glacier terminal moraine
- Trek through Chupki Lhara with memorial stones and prayer flags
- Trek through Khumbu Glacier moraine to Lobuche
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier Chupki Lhara Mt. Khumbutse Mt. Lingtren Mt. Mahalangur Himal - Day 9
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
Gradually climb to higher elevations passing Gorak Shep Lake and a memorial for Indian mountaineers. Walking gets more difficult as the air thins. You'll cross rocks, moraine and streams before reaching Everest Base Camp where colorful tents of climbers dot the landscape. See Nuptse, Khumbutse and Pumori with snow on their peaks, then return to Gorak Shep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp passing Gorak Shep Lake and Indian mountaineer memorial
- Visit Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep Lake Mt. Nuptse Mt. Khumbutse Mt. Pumori - Day 10
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Head out before dawn toward Kala Patthar in sub-zero cold with strong winds adding to the chill. From the east you'll see Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse peaks, with Everest coming into view. At Kala Patthar's summit you get 360 degree views and Mt. Everest looming before your eyes, perfect for photos before heading to Pheriche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pre-dawn hike to Kala Patthar summit for views of Mt. Everest and surrounding peaks
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mt. Everest Mt. Lingtren Mt. Khumbutse Mt. Changtse - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Head back to the Imja Khola river and climb through forest to Tengboche. Stop at the monastery (home to Buddhist nuns) for lunch. After crossing hillsides with juniper and rhododendron, cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and descend steeply through the gorge and pine trees to Sansa Village. You might see mountain goats and colorful pheasants along the way before arriving in Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Imja Khola river
- Trek through forest to Tengboche
- Optional visit to Tengboche Monastery
- Trek through hillsides with juniper and rhododendron trees
- Cross bridge over Dudh Koshi River
- Trek through gorge and pine forest to Sansa Village
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Visit Tengboche Monastery (home to Buddhist nuns)
Landmarks Imja Khola Tengboche Monastery Dudh Koshi River Sansa Village Namche Bazaar - Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Your final day on the Everest Base Camp trek takes you back to Lukla via Phakding. You'll have time to explore the village and surrounding hillsides. Later you can celebrate completing this first stage with a few drinks if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Lukla via Phakding
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla village and hillsides
- Celebratory drinks in the evening
Landmarks Phakding Lukla - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu seeing the mountains from a new perspective after your ground-level experience. In the afternoon relax by wandering Thamel and grabbing coffee at a cafe before starting the next part of your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel district
- Visit cafe in Thamel
Landmarks Thamel - Day 14
Kathmandu
There's another briefing to welcome trekkers joining for the Annapurna section. Check your gear and make sure everything is ready. Your guide reviews the Annapurna itinerary and takes photos for trekking permits. Tonight you might grab dinner to get to know the group before heading off on this next trek.
Included Activities
- Briefing for Annapurna section of trek
- Gear check
Optional Activities
- Discretionary dinner to meet fellow trekkers
- Day 15
Kathmandu to Besisahar to Bhulbhule
Travel by road to Besisahar, the Lamjung District headquarters. From there trek through open countryside for about two hours to Bhulbhule where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Road transport to Besisahar
- Trek through countryside to Bhulbhule
Landmarks Besisahar Bhulbhule - Day 16
Bhulbhule to Chamje
Follow the Marsyangdi River to Nadi Bazaar and then to Arkhale. Cross the river on a suspension bridge to Syange Village, pass through Jagat before reaching Chamje where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek following Marsyangdi River to Nadi Bazaar and Arkhale
- Cross suspension bridge over Marsyangdi River to Syange Village
- Trek through Jagat to Chamje
Landmarks Marsyangdi River Nadi Bazaar Arkhale Syange Village Jagat Chamje - Day 17
Chamje to Bagarchhap
Trek through rhododendron, pine and bamboo forests following the valley before arriving at Tal with its wheat and potato fields. Pass through Dharapani, then head west through fir and pine forests until reaching Bagarchhap where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron, pine and bamboo forests
- Trek through Tal farmlands
- Trek through Dharapani
- Trek through fir and pine forests to Bagarchhap
Landmarks Tal Dharapani Bagarchhap - Day 18
Bagarchhap to Chame
Head from Bagarchhap to Danaque village and climb to Tamang Village with its unique stone houses and slate roofs offering great views of Manaslu at 8163m and Annapurna. Trek through Tibetan villages like Thanchowk and Kolo before reaching Chame for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Danaque village
- Climb to Tamang Village with views of Manaslu and Annapurna
- Trek through Tibetan villages of Thanchowk and Kolo to Chame
Landmarks Danaque Tamang Village Thanchowk Kolo Chame Mt. Manaslu Annapurna Range - Day 19
Chame to Pisang
Leave Chame passing through Telekhu with views of Annapurna and Pisang at 6091m. Re-cross on a suspension bridge to the south bank of the Marsyangdi River and climb through pine forest into the upper Manang valley to Pisang where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Telekhu with views of Annapurna and Pisang
- Cross suspension bridge over Marsyangdi River to south bank
- Trek through pine forest to Pisang
Landmarks Telekhu Marsyangdi River Mt. Pisang Manang Valley Pisang - Day 20
Pisang to Manang
Head into upper Manang and reach Braga, a Tibetan village with distinctive architecture where houses are built one on top of another. Its main attraction is the Gompa, the largest in the Manang region. Manang is well-liked for acclimatizing before higher elevations. You'll stay here for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Braga village with distinctive Tibetan architecture
- Visit Braga Gompa (largest in Manang region)
Landmarks Braga Braga Gompa Manang - Day 21
Manang
Stay active while acclimatizing at higher elevations. Climb up to Khangsar at 3756m for acclimatization purposes. You'll stay overnight back at Manang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Khangsar (3756m) for acclimatization
Landmarks Khangsar - Day 22
Manang to Yak Kharka/Letdar
Tackle a 10.4 km uphill climb to Yak Kharka passing through juniper forests and possibly seeing yaks grazing. You'll pass the only teahouse at Thorong Khola. Depending on weather and conditions you might go further and stay at Letdar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 10.4 km uphill trek to Yak Kharka through juniper forests
Optional Activities
- Trek further to Letdar depending on weather and trail conditions
Landmarks Yak Kharka Thorong Khola Letdar - Day 23
Yak Kharka/Letdar to Thorong Phedi
As you climb higher you'll adjust to the altitude. Follow the east bank of the Jarang Khola river viewing steep bluffs along the way before reaching Thorong Phedi. You might see blue sheep or even a snow leopard. This area also has the Lammergeyer (bearded vulture) and vultures which are declining in numbers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek following east bank of Jarang Khola river
- Trek to Thorong Phedi with views of steep bluffs
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting: blue sheep, snow leopards, Lammergeyer (bearded vulture), griffons
Landmarks Jarang Khola Thorong Phedi - Day 24
Thorong Phedi to Thorong La Pass to Muktinath
This is probably the toughest day, trekking 7 to 8 hours. Higher altitude and strong winds in the upper regions add difficulty. You'll pass sheep, yaks and merchants on the trail. Reaching Thorong La Pass at 5416m gives you views of Annapurna, Gangapurna and Mt. Khatungkang at 6484m. Then descend 1600 metres to Muktinath for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Thorong La Pass with views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Mt. Khatungkang
- Descent to Muktinath (approximately 1600m descent)
Landmarks Thorong La Pass Mt. Annapurna Mt. Gangapurna Mt. Khatungkang Mt. Dhaulagiri Muktinath - Day 25
Muktinath to Jomsom
Leave Muktinath passing through meadows, orchards and streams before heading through Kagbeni and reaching Jomsom in the Kali Gandaki Valley. Kagbeni is known for its apple orchards and strong horticulture industry.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through lush meadows
- Trek through orchards and past streams
- Trek through Kagbeni village
- Trek to Jomsom in Kali Gandaki Valley
Landmarks Kagbeni Jomsom Kali Gandaki Valley - Day 26
Jomsom to Tatopani
Travel by bus or jeep through Marpha, Chokhopani, Kalopani, and Kopche Pani along the Kaligandaki River. Arrive at Tatopani where you can relax in the hot springs. Mt. Dhaulagiri's sight is nice after the long trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus/jeep travel through Marpha, Chokhopani, Kalopani, and Kopche Pani
- Relax in Tatopani hot springs
Landmarks Marpha Chokhopani Kalopani Kopche Pani Kaligandaki River Tatopani Mt. Dhaulagiri - Day 27
Tatopani to Ghorepani
The trail goes through small villages with terraced fields and rhododendron forests with views of Nilgiri South. Head first to Ghara then to Sikhar where you can look down on the trail from Tatopani. Trek through rhododendron forests catching glimpses of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Tukuche before arriving at Ghorepani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through small villages with terraced fields
- Trek through rhododendron forests
- Trek through Ghara and Sikhar villages
- Trek to Ghorepani with views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Tukuche
Landmarks Nilgiri South Ghara Sikhar Mt. Dhaulagiri Mt. Tukuche Ghorepani - Day 28
Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Nayapul to Pokhara
Get up before sunrise to reach Poon Hill at 3210m within about an hour for the best views. Mountains glow in the early light reflecting colors off white peaks. After photos head back down to Ghorepani at 2960m for breakfast, then trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Ghorepani after returning from Poon Hill), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pre-sunrise trek to Poon Hill (3,210m)
- View sunrise from Poon Hill
- Trek back to Ghorepani for breakfast
- Trek to Nayapul
- Private transport from Nayapul to Pokhara
Landmarks Poon Hill Ghorepani Nayapul Pokhara - Day 29
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Take a 6 to 7 hour drive back to Kathmandu with lots of warm memories of Nepal's culture and geography. These experiences will stay with you.
Included Activities
- Tourist bus drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Landmarks Pokhara Kathmandu - Day 30
Kathmandu
It's time to say farewell to the Himalayas and Nepal. Your Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will take you to the airport with plenty of time before your flight. On your way home you might start thinking about your next Himalayan adventure in Nepal.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport drop by private car, 00:00 - 23:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to international airport
Landmarks Kathmandu
