Itinerary
- Day 1
Lukla
You'll fly into Lukla early morning and start trekking right away, heading down into the Dudh Koshi Valley. The route takes you through Sherpa villages where you'll get your first look at Kusum Kanguru. Following the river down, you'll cross several suspension bridges decorated with prayer flags before settling in at Phakding for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at Lukla), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Lukla (35 minutes)
- Breakfast at Lukla
- Meet crew and trek through Dudh Koshi Valley
- Trek through Sherpa villages of Chauri Kharka, Cheplung, Thado Koshi, and Ghat
- Cross suspension bridges
- Trek to Phakding
Landmarks Kusum Kanguru Dudh Koshi Valley Chauri Kharka - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today involves walking alongside the Dudh Koshi river, crossing it multiple times on suspension bridges. You'll see Thamserku and the sacred peak Khumbi Yai Lha come into view. After passing through Monjo where Sagarmatha National Park begins, the trail climbs steeply past a dramatic 50-meter bridge, and Mount Everest appears for the first time before you reach Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Tok Tok, Ghat, Benkar, and Monjo
- Cross Dudh Koshi river multiple times on suspension bridges
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo
- Cross dramatic suspension bridge at Jorsalle (50 meters above river)
- Trek through pine forests to Namche Bazaar
- First views of Mount Everest
Landmarks Thamserku Khumbi Yui Lha Sagarmatha National Park Mount Everest Lohtse Kongde Range Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar
This is a day hike from Namche up to the twin villages of Khunde and Khumjung, passing near Syangboche Airport. The altitude gain helps with acclimatization and you'll visit the hospital and school Edmund Hillary built. From here the views include Mount Everest, Lohtse, and Ama Dablam spread across the horizon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike to Khunde village (3840 meters)
- Day hike to Khumjung village (3780 meters)
- Trek through Syangboche Airport (3720 meters)
- Visit Edmund Hillary hospital
- Visit Edmund Hillary school
Landmarks Khunde Khumjung Syangboche Airport Mount Everest Lohtse Ama Dablam - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche
The path today is well-maintained with mountains surrounding you on all sides. You'll walk through small settlements and cross the river at Phunki Tenga using a suspension bridge. After that the trail climbs steeply through rhododendron forests before reaching Thyangboche Monastery, where panoramic views of the Himalayan range open up in front of you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Kyangjuma
- Trek through Sanasa, Lausasa villages
- Cross river at Phunki Tenga via suspension bridge
- Trek through rhododendron forests to Thyangboche
- Visit Thyangboche Monastery
Landmarks Thyangboche Monastery Mount Everest Lohtse Ama Dablam Khangtega Kongde Range - Day 5
Thyangboche to Dingboche
Starting from Thyangboche, you trek through Deboche and cross the Dudh Koshi river once more. The route goes upward to Pangboche, home to the region's oldest monastery, then continues through the villages of Somare and Hortse. Island Peak starts becoming visible as you make your way to Dingboche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Deboche
- Cross Dudh Koshi river
- Trek to Pangboche village
- Visit Pangboche Monastery (oldest in region)
- Trek through Somare and Hortse villages
- Trek to Dingboche
Landmarks Pangboche Monastery Island Peak - Day 6
Dingboche
You have flexibility today at Dingboche for acclimatization. Either climb the ridge of Nangkar Tshang for higher altitude and mountain views, or hike further into the valley toward Chukkung. Spend lunch in a relaxed way and use the afternoon to rest and let your body adjust to the elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ridge climb at Nangkar Tshang (optional acclimatization hike)
- Hike to Chukkung (optional acclimatization hike)
Optional Activities
- Ridge climb on Nangkar Tshang for better mountain views and altitude gain of a couple hundred meters
- Hike to Chukkung valley
Landmarks Nangkar Tshang Chukkung - Day 7
Dingboche to Lobuche
A short initial climb leads into a gradual morning ascent. You'll cross a small river and then climb more steeply to Thukla Pass at 4830 meters/15,846 feet, where memorials to fallen mountaineers cover the area. The afternoon walk is easier as you make your way down to Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb ridge and gradual ascent in morning
- Cross small river
- Steep climb to Thukla Pass (4830 meters)
- Trek to Lobuche
Landmarks Thukla Pass - Day 8
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
Start early and walk through undulating terrain toward the Khumbu Glacier. Gorakhshep is where you'll stop for lunch, then continue onto the glacier itself. The final climb takes you to Everest Base Camp where you can see the surrounding peaks up close, then you head back to Gorakhshep the same route.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gorakhshep), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through undulating trail
- Trek through Khumbu Glacier
- Reach Gorakhshep (5180 meters)
- Lunch stop at Gorakhshep
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Return trek to Gorakhshep
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier Gorakhshep Everest Base Camp Nuptse Pumori Lingtren Khumbutse Changtse Lho La - Day 9
Gorakhshep to Kala Patthar to Lobuche
Wake up early for the hike to Kala Patthar to watch sunrise light up Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Lohtse. After watching the sun come up and spending time with the views, you'll head back down to Gorakhshep for breakfast. From there it's a trek back down to Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Gorakhshep)
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Kala Patthar viewpoint
- Sunrise views at Kala Patthar
- Return to Gorakshep
- Breakfast at Gorakhshep
- Trek back to Lobuche
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mount Everest Nuptse Lhotse - Day 10
Lobuche to Tengboche
After breakfast you head down toward Tengboche. On the way you'll stop at Pangboche Monastery to look around, then continue downward by crossing the Imja River. After that it's an uphill section to finally reach Tengboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Trek from Pheriche area toward Tengboche
- Visit Pangboche Monastery
- Cross Imja River
- Uphill climb to Tengboche
Landmarks Pangboche Monastery Imja River Tengboche - Day 11
Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
The descent continues toward Namche Bazaar, and you'll walk through many Sherpa villages along stone trails. The surrounding landscape stays with you the whole way down. Once you reach Namche Bazaar, there's time to celebrate and check out the restaurants in town.
Included Activities
- Trek down to Namche Bazaar
- Pass through Sherpa villages
- Trek on stone trails
Optional Activities
- Celebrate and dine at restaurants in Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Your trek ends as you head back to Lukla from Namche. You'll walk through rhododendron and pine forests inside Sagarmatha National Park where wild mountain animals sometimes appear. The route passes through Phakding and Monjo village, where mani walls and prayer flags line the final sections.
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forests
- Trek through pine forests in Sagarmatha National Park
- Trek through Monjo village
- Trek through Phakding
- Trek to Lukla
- Pass mani walls and prayer stones
Optional Activities
- Spot wild mountain animals in Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Monjo Phakding - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
After an early flight back to Kathmandu following breakfast, you'll have a rest day to recover once you arrive. This gives you time to relax and reflect on the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Lukla
- Flight to Kathmandu
Landmarks Kathmandu
