Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
A representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams will be waiting at Kathmandu Airport to pick you up and drive you to your hotel in Thamel, the city's main tourist district. Your guide will go over the trek details and what conditions you'll encounter during the coming days. You'll spend the night here getting settled and rested before heading out.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport pick up by private car, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
After heading to the domestic terminal, you'll fly to Lukla in about 35 minutes with excellent views of the Himalayas along the way. Once landed, your trek begins by walking through a Kani ceremonial gatehouse, then descending near Kyangma village and continuing through Cheplung along the Dudh Koshi River. You'll cross several suspension bridges and pass mani walls and chortens with prayer wheels near Ghat Village before arriving at Phakding for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek passing Kani (ceremonial gatehouse)
- Trek through Cheplung village
- Cross suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River
- Pass mani walls, chortens and prayer wheels near Ghat Village
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Koshi River Ghat Village Phakding - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The day involves crossing multiple suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi River as you walk through Tok-Tok, Benkar, and Monjo heading toward Sagarmatha National Park. You'll need to purchase your trekking permit at the park entrance. After that, you'll trek along the river bed and cross the Hillary suspension bridge before a sharp climb up to Namche Bazaar, where you'll find restaurants, internet cafes, an ATM, banks and a post office.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross suspension bridges over Dudh Kosi River
- Trek through Tok-Tok, Benkar, and Monjo
- Reach Sagarmatha National Park entrance
- Trek through Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks/POIs Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
This is an acclimatization day, so you'll stay active but at a slower pace. You can trek up to Thame or visit Khunde Village if you feel up to it. There's also Namche's weekly market on Friday evening and Saturday morning worth checking out, or visit the Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters to learn about local wildlife and Everest climbing history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Trek to Thame
- Visit Khunde Village
- Explore Namche Bazaar weekly market
- Visit Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar Thame Khunde Village Tourist Visitor Center, Sagarmatha National Park - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You'll trek alongside the glacier-fed Dudh Kosi River as it rushes down from the mountains. The trail gradually climbs with strong mountain views as you make your way to Tengboche Village at 3,860m/12,664ft. This village is known for its wall hangings, a 6-meter Buddha statue, Tibetan musical instruments and colorful Lama robes. Try to catch the evening prayer at the monastery if timing works out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek following Dudh Kosi River
- Trek to Tengboche Village
- Evening prayer at Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Kosi River Tengboche Village Tengboche Monastery - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Trekking through Somare at 4,010m/13,156ft and Orsho Village involves mostly easy terrain until the final stretch. The steep hill climb to Dingboche Village at 4,410m/14,469ft reminds you that altitude is increasing. You'll reach a fork in the trail where you'll take the left path toward Pheriche, cross a bridge, then tackle the steep final section to Dingboche where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Somare village
- Trek through Orsho village
- Trek through Pheriche Village
- Trek to Dingboche Village
Landmarks/POIs Somare Orsho Pheriche Village Dingboche - Day 7
Dingboche
Another acclimatization day at higher elevation. You'll climb about 400 meters up to Nangkartshang Gompa on a ridge north of Dingboche, where you can see Mt. Makalu at 8,463m/27,838ft and Mt. Ama Dablam. If you're feeling strong, you can continue to the summit at Nangkartshang which reaches 5,090m/16,699ft, though it's not required.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Nangkartshang Gompa
- Acclimatization day in Dingboche
Optional Activities
- Trek to Nangkartshang summit (5,090m)
Landmarks/POIs Nangkartshang Gompa Mt. Makalu Mt. Ama Dablam - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche East
From Dingboche, you'll head to Dughla Village and cross the steep moraine at the base of the Khumbu Glacier over boulder-scattered terrain. At Chupki Lhara you'll see prayer flags serving as memorials to climbers Scott Fischer and Babu Chiri Sherpa who died on Everest. From there you'll continue toward the Khumbu Glacier moraine with Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal directly ahead. You'll stay overnight at higher elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dughla Village
- Cross moraine at base of Khumbu Glacier
- Trek to Chupki Lhara
Landmarks/POIs Dughla Village Khumbu Glacier Chupki Lhara Khumbutse Lingtren Pumori Mahalangur Himal - Day 9
Lobuche East to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
The day involves a gradual climb to higher elevations passing Gorak Shep Lake and a memorial for Indian mountaineers who died on Mt. Everest. As the air gets thinner, you'll navigate rocks, moraine and streams until you reach Everest Base Camp, where you'll see the colorful tents of mountaineers preparing for climbs. After taking in the views of Nuptse, Khumbutse and Pumori, you'll head back down to Gorak Shep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gorak Shep Lake
- Visit memorial to Indian mountaineers
- Reach Everest Base Camp (EBC)
- View Nuptse, Khumbutse and Pumori peaks
Landmarks/POIs Gorak Shep Lake Everest Base Camp Nuptse Khumbutse Pumori - Day 10
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Before dawn you'll depart in freezing temperatures and strong winds heading to Kala Patthar. From the summit, you'll have 360-degree views with Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse peaks visible to the east, and Mt. Everest showing on the skyline. After taking photos of Everest, you'll return to Pheriche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kala Patthar
- View Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar summit
Landmarks/POIs Kala Patthar Lingtren Khumbutse Changtse Mount Everest - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
You'll head back to the Imja Khola river and climb through forest terrain to reach Tengboche again. At Tengboche Monastery, you can visit and take a lunch break. From there you'll cross hillsides with juniper and rhododendron trees, then cross a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River before descending a steep slope through the gorge with pine forests to Sansa Village. Keep an eye out for mountain goats, snow leopards and colorful pheasants. After passing a chorten and army camp, you'll arrive at Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Imja Khola (river)
- Trek through forest to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
- Cross Dudh Koshi River bridge
- Trek through Sansa Village
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Imja Khola Tengboche Tengboche Monastery Dudh Koshi River Sansa Village Namche Bazaar - Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
This final trekking day brings you back to Phakding as you complete the first leg of your journey. You should reach Lukla with time to walk around the village and nearby hillsides. Later this evening you might decide to celebrate your trekking accomplishment with a drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Phakding
- Trek to Lukla
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla village
- Explore nearby hillsides
Landmarks/POIs Lukla - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight will take you back to Kathmandu, and you'll have good mountain views during the flight itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 14
Kathmandu to Pokhara
You'll drive 6 to 7 hours to reach the Pokhara Valley and Phewa Tal lake. Check into your hotel near the lake, then spend time exploring Lakeside with its shops, bars and restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Pokhara Valley
Optional Activities
- Explore Lakeside
Landmarks/POIs Phewa Tal Lakeside, Pokhara - Day 15
Pokhara to Chomrong
A jeep will take you to Nayapul, then you'll trek along the banks of the Modi Khola river to Birethanti Village at 1,015m/3,331ft. Following the north bank of the Burundi Khola, you'll climb up through the valley to Hille at 1,495m/4,905ft. From there you'll continue to Chomrong where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep transfer to Nayapul
- Trek along Modi Khola (river)
- Trek to Birethanti Village
- Trek along Burundi Khola
- Trek to Hille
- Trek to Chomrong
Landmarks/POIs Nayapul Modi Khola Birethanti Village Burundi Khola Hille Chomrong - Day 16
Chomrong to Dovan
Starting with a descent to Chomrong Khola and down to Khuldighar at 2,380m/7,808ft (where there used to be a checkpoint), you'll then head down to the gorge bottom on the river's west side. A walk through bamboo forest leads to steep stairs climbing up to Dovan where you'll sleep at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chomrong Khola (river)
- Trek to Khuldighar
- Trek through bamboo forest
- Trek to Dovan
Landmarks/POIs Chomrong Khola Khuldighar Dovan 
- Day 17
Dovan to Annapurna Base Camp
You'll ascend to Annapurna Base Camp, passing Hinko Cave, Deurali and Machapuchare Base Camp along the way. At 4,130m/13,550ft, you'll arrive at ABC with clear views over the surrounding peaks. Spend time taking photos and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek passing Hinko Cave
- Trek passing Deurali
- Trek passing Machapuchare Base Camp
- Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
Landmarks/POIs Hinko Cave Deurali Machapuchare Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp - Day 18
Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Today you'll descend following the same route you took coming up, losing about 1,700m/5,577ft as you head down to the Modi Khola banks. From there you'll continue to Bamboo at 2,345m/7,694ft where you'll stay at a guesthouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend to Modi Khola (river)
- Trek to Bamboo
Landmarks/POIs Modi Khola Bamboo - Day 19
Bamboo to Jhinu Danda
A very steep descent takes you to Chomrong and then on to Jhinu Danda where you can soak in therapeutic hot springs. After relaxing, you'll head back on the trail from Jhinu Danda, passing through Khuldighar and then through rhododendron and bamboo forests. Stay overnight at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep descent to Chomrong
- Trek to Jhinu Danda
- Relax in therapeutic hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Landmarks/POIs Chomrong Khuldighar Jhinu Danda - Day 20
Jhinu Danda to Pokhara
You'll follow the Modi Khola banks for about 4.5 hours until reaching Birethanti. This section is considered the most pleasant of the trek, more like a gentle walk than the steeper sections you've already done. From Nayapul, drive back to Pokhara and check in at your hotel. Later, take a boat trip to Barahi Temple on a small island in Phewa Tal lake, then return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek along Modi Khola (river) to Birethanti
- Drive from Nayapul back to Pokhara
- Boat trip to Barahi Temple on Phewa Tal (lake)
Landmarks/POIs Modi Khola Birethanti Nayapul Barahi Temple Phewa Tal - Day 21
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll make the drive back to Kathmandu. Along the way there's time to reflect on your trek to Annapurna Base Camp and think about other places to visit during your time in Nepal. Hotel check-in will wrap up your return to the capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Chitwan jungle safari tour
- Rafting adventure
- Mountain biking
- Guided shopping tour of Kathmandu
- Day 22
Kathmandu
Your representative will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport at least three hours before your departure flight.
