Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu International Airport where a representative meets you and drives to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is open for you to walk around this historic city on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
An early flight takes you from Kathmandu to Lukla, then trekking begins through farmland and Sherpa villages like Chheplung, Ghat, Sano, and Thulo Gumela. Along the way you'll pass Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa, seeing sacred mountain Kumbila and Kusum Kanguru peaks before reaching Phakding for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding
- Pass through Sherpa villages and monasteries
Landmarks/POIs Kumbila Kusum Kanguru Drangdrak Gompa Pema Choling Gompa - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The trek heads toward Namche Bazaar, passing through hamlets like Zamphute and Tok Tok with Thamserku peak in view. You'll pass Sherpa villages including Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo, then visit Utche Choling Gompa above the Dudhkoshi River. The afternoon features a steep climb with a high bridge crossing the gorge, and you'll catch your first sight of Mt. Everest before arriving at Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Sherpa villages
- Visit Utche Choling Gompa
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Cross high bridge over Dudhkoshi River gorge
Landmarks/POIs Thamserku Utche Choling Gompa Dudhkoshi River Sagarmatha National Park Mount Everest Lhotse - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Today's for acclimatizing in Namche Bazaar with leisurely walks and a short climb to help your body adjust. You'll explore traditional Sherpa houses and terraced fields, hike the U-shaped hillside near the Gompa for views of Kwangde, Khumbila, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam. Later you'll head toward Khumjung, passing a large chorten and mani wall, reaching a viewpoint near Everest View Hotel for lunch. Visit Khumjung Gompa in its cedar grove, then return to Namche Bazaar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at viewpoint near Everest View Hotel), Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization walks in Namche Bazaar
- Hike near Gompa with panoramic views
- Trek to Khumjung
- Visit Khumjung Gompa
Optional Activities
- Explore Saturday market in Namche Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Kwangde Khumbila Thamserku Kusum Kanguru Ama Dablam Taboche Everest View Hotel Khumjung Gompa Mount Everest Lhotse Lhotse Shar Tagi Tau Pharchamo - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
An easy trail circles Chhorkung Ridge to a bluff viewpoint with panoramic vistas. You'll pass through Kyangjuma and Sanasa, then descend gently toward Tengboche with views of Ama Dablam. The trail goes through Lawichasa to Tashinga before descending steeply via stone steps to Phunki Thenga with its water-powered prayer wheels. After ascending through rhododendron forest where you might spot musk deer and Himalayan tahr, you'll reach Tengboche below its crescent-shaped ridge and famous monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek around Chhorkung Ridge
- Cross Phunki Thenga bridge with prayer wheels
- Trek through rhododendron forest
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting - musk deer and Himalayan tahr
Landmarks/POIs Chhorkung Ridge Ama Dablam Phunki Thenga Tengboche Monastery - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Trekking through conifer and rhododendron forests, watch for monal pheasants and musk deer. You'll visit Debuche Gompa with its ancient thangkas and murals, and pass a Buddhist nunnery. Later you'll head through dense forest to Milinggo, then descend sharply to cross Imja Khola via suspension bridge. After climbing to a white stupa and the footprint of Lama Sange Dorje, you'll reach Pangboche, home to Khumbu's oldest monastery. Following Imja Khola past Shomare, you'll enter alpine landscape with yak pastures and stone huts before descending to Dingboche, known for its cold, windy conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forests and alpine landscape
- Visit Debuche Gompa
- Cross Imja Khola suspension bridge
- Visit Pangboche Gompa (Khumbu's oldest monastery)
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting - monal pheasants, musk deer
Landmarks/POIs Debuche Gompa Imja Khola Pangboche Gompa Khumbu Khola - Day 7
Dingboche
A day hike climbs about 400 meters to Nangkartsang Gompa on a ridge north of Dingboche. From here you'll see three of the world's six highest peaks: Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Continue to the summit for even closer views of these mountains, then descend back to Dingboche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike to Nangkartsang Gompa
- Views of Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu
Landmarks/POIs Nangkartsang Gompa Lhotse Makalu Cho Oyu - Day 8
Dingboche to Dughla
The trail ascends gradually along the ridge toward Dusa, offering views of Taboche, Cholatse, and the pyramid-shaped Ama Dablam. Kantega's summit is visible to the left. You'll descend to a glacial stream, then climb up to Dughla.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dusa
- Trek to Dughla
Landmarks/POIs Dusa Taboche Cholatse Ama Dablam Kantega - Day 9
Dughla to Lobuche
Climbing the gravelly terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, you'll reach Chupki Lhara adorned with prayer flags where mountaineers lost on Everest expeditions are honored. Chola Lake's blue waters appear from high trails beyond. The path follows the Khumbu Glacier moraine with Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori peaks in view. Following a stream, you'll reach Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek on Khumbu Glacier moraine
- Visit Chupki Lhara memorial site
- Views of Chola Lake
Landmarks/POIs Chupki Lhara Chola Lake Khumbu Glacier Khumbutse Lingtren Pumori - Day 10
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
This challenging day crosses grassy terrain and scattered boulders surrounded by snowy peaks. A 200ft ascent leads to Thangma Riju on the Changri Glacier's lateral moraine with a 360-degree view of Taboche, Lobuche, Pumori, Nuptse, and Changtse in Tibet. You'll cross the Changri Glacier moraine and climb steeply to Gorak Shep. After passing Gorak Shep Lake with Changtse views, navigating glaciers and icy terrain, you'll reach Everest Base Camp then return to Gorak Shep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thangma Riju on Changri Glacier moraine
- Trek to Gorak Shep
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Views of Everest Base Camp area
Landmarks/POIs Thangma Riju Changri Glacier Taboche Lobuche Pumori Nuptse Changtse Kala Patthar Gorak Shep Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep Lake Lho La - Day 11
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
After early breakfast, you'll ascend toward Kala Patthar across a wide sandy bed with steep zigzags climbing about 100 meters. You'll see Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse while witnessing the Khumbu Glacier and Nuptse massif. The rocky viewpoint of Kala Patthar rewards you with views of Everest and the Himalayan panorama. Descending through Gorak Shep and Lobuche, you'll head toward Pheriche instead of Dingboche, following Khumbu Khola for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise hike to Kala Patthar
- Views of Everest and Himalayan panorama
- Trek to Pheriche
Landmarks/POIs Kala Patthar Lingtren Khumbutse Changtse Khumbu Glacier Nuptse Mount Everest Khumbu Khola - Day 12
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
From Pheriche, the trail descends to Tsuro Wog, crossing a bridge over Khumbu Khola with mountain views. You'll retrace steps through Orsho, Shomare, upper Pangboche, and reach beautiful Tengboche, home to Khumbu's largest gompa. From there, descending through Phunki Tenga to Sanasa and Kyangjuma, you'll eventually arrive back at Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- Cross Khumbu Khola bridge
- Trek through Pangboche
- Visit Tengboche
Landmarks/POIs Khumbu Khola Orsho Shomare Pangboche Tengboche Monastery Phunki Tenga Sanasa Kyangjuma - Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
On your final trekking day, follow the Dudh Kosi downhill to Lukla, retracing the route you came up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final trek to Lukla
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Kosi - Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to shop for gifts and souvenirs. In the evening, join the farewell dinner to review photos and share experiences from your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Hotel transfer
Optional Activities
- Shop for gifts and souvenirs
- Day 15
Kathmandu
If staying longer, check with the operator about optional short tours like national park game drives, rafting, mountain biking, or tours to Tibet, India, or Bhutan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Game drive at national parks
- Rafting
- Mountain biking
- Tours to Tibet
- Tours to India
- Tours to Bhutan
