Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
After an early breakfast, you'll board a scenic flight to Lukla, landing on that steep mountain runway. Once you're on the ground, you'll meet your crew and sort through the equipment before starting the trek up the Dudh Kosi Valley. The trail is well-marked with views of the sacred Mt. Khumbila throughout. You'll reach Phakding by evening for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Lukla
- Trek up Dudh Kosi Valley
- View of Mt. Khumbila
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Khumbila Dudh Kosi Valley - Day 2
Phakding to Namche
Starting after breakfast, you trek toward Namche by crossing high suspension bridges and passing the Sagarmatha National Park entrance. The hike gets steep at times, and on clear days you'll catch your first glimpse of Mt. Everest from up here. Namche itself is the main trading hub with a busy Saturday market if you're timing it right. You'll spend the night in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche
- Cross suspension bridges
- Visit Sagarmatha National Park entrance
- Potential view of Mt Everest
Landmarks/POIs Sagarmatha National Park Mt Everest Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche
This is your acclimatization day in Namche, so you have options for how to spend it. You can check out Khunde Hospital (established by Sir Edmund Hillary), hike to the Everest View Hotel for sunset, visit the Khumjung school, or walk through the National Park Centre and Museum. Browse the Tibetan trader stalls and Sherpa shops, then head back to your lodge to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Khunde Hospital
- Walk to Everest View Hotel
- Visit Khumjung school
- View at National Park Centre and Museum
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Tibetan trader stalls
- Shopping at Sherpa shops
Landmarks/POIs Khunde Hospital Everest View Hotel Khumjung School National Park Centre and Museum Ama Dablam Nuptse Lhotse Everest - Day 4
Namche to Tyangboche
The trek toward Tyangboche offers superb views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. You'll follow a gradual trail with ups and downs through pine forests, passing Kyangjuma, Sanasa, and Phunki Tenga along the way. Keep your eyes open for pheasants, musk deer, and Himalayan Thar. By evening you'll reach the Tyangboche monastery for your overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxed lunch at Phunki Tenga), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tyangboche
- Lunch at Phunki Tenga
- Views of Ama-Dablam, Nuptse, and Everest from Tyangboche
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (pheasants, musk deer, Himalayan Thar)
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Everest Nuptse Lhotse Ama Dablam Thamserku Tyangboche Monastery Dudh Kosi River - Day 5
Tyangboche to Dingboche
After breakfast, you trek through mountain scenery with the monastery glowing in morning light. The upper trail takes you past Pangboche village and its ancient monastery with Chortens and Mani walls. Later, after lunch with close-up views of Ama-Dablam, you head north or take the eastward trail into the Imja Valley. The steepest climb gets you to Dingboche with its distinctive stone-walled fields by nightfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with fantastic close-up views of Ama-Dablam), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Tyangboche village
- Visit Pangboche village and monastery
- Pass through Chortens and Mani walls
- Trek through Imja Valley
- Lunch with views of Ama-Dablam
Landmarks/POIs Pangboche Monastery Ama Dablam Imja Valley Lobuche River - Day 6
Dingboche
Today's your acclimatization day to prepare your body for higher altitudes. Hike up a crest behind the village for great views of Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Cholatse peaks. You'll see more Himalayan peaks above the Khumbu Khola Valley including Lobuche West and East. From another ridge site, take in views of the Imja Khola Valley and Dingboche village below. You'll overnight in Dingboche again.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to crest behind Dingboche village
- Views of Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu
- Views of Cholatse and Taboche peaks
- Views of Khumbu Khola Valley
- Views of Imja Khola Valley
Landmarks/POIs Lhotse Makalu Cho Oyu Cholatse Taboche Lobuche West Lobuche East Khumbu Khola Valley Imja Khola Valley - Day 7
Dingboche to Lobuche
After a hot breakfast, you trek slowly gaining altitude above the timber line with views of Cholatse and Lobuche peaks. The trail heads up the Dhugla rim onto a moraine toward Khumbu Glacier, passing rock cairns that mark where climbers have died. Temperatures drop noticeably as you ascend the glacial moraine, and you'll see Pumori and Nuptse throughout. The trail softens as you near Lobuche for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Dhugla rim
- Trek to Khumbu Glacier moraine
- Views of Pumori and Nuptse
- Trek to Lobuche
Landmarks/POIs Cholatse Lobuche Peak Khumbu Glacier Pumori Nuptse - Day 8
Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp
This is a challenging day trekking alongside Khumbu Glacier along the rocky moraine toward Gorak Shep, a settlement that was once a large lake. You'll be surrounded by glaciers and high peaks among the world's mightiest mountains. After an early lunch at Gorak Shep, you trek up to Everest Base Camp where you may see mountaineering expeditions if you're going in May. You'll overnight at the guest house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch at Gorak Shep), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek alongside Khumbu Glacier
- Trek to Gorak Shep
- Early lunch at Gorak Shep
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Khumbu Glacier Gorak Shep Everest Base Camp - Day 9
Kalapathar to Pheriche
The most important day of your trip starts early at dawn in dark, cold temperatures around -10 to -14°C/14-7°F to catch dramatic first light on Mt. Everest from Kalapathar. Prepare for strong winds as you ascend past Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse with Everest emerging between peaks. Pause at viewpoints for photos on the way up, then reach the rocky summit marked by cairns and prayer flags. Take in the incredible Himalayan views before descending slowly to Pheriche for rest and a hot breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Steaming hot breakfast at Pheriche), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early dawn departure from Gorak Shep
- Trek to Kalapathar
- Climb rocky summit marked by cairns and prayer flags
- Sunrise views of Mt. Everest from Kalapathar
- Views of Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse peaks
- Descent to Pheriche
- Hot breakfast at Pheriche
Landmarks/POIs Kalapathar Mt. Everest Lingtren Khumbutse Changtse Nuptse - Day 10
Pheriche to Namche
After a good breakfast, you hike down a hillside carpeted with rhododendron and juniper trees for a peaceful walk. Cross the prayer-flagged bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and descend through the gorge via lovely pine forests. Look for colorful pheasants and mountain goats along the way, and pass through Sanasa for views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Nuptse. The twisting trails through forests eventually lead you back to Namche Bazaar for your overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike down rhododendron and juniper-carpeted hillside
- Cross prayer-flagged bridge over Dudh Koshi River
- Trek through Dudh Koshi gorge
- Trek through pine forests
- Pass through Sanasa
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting (colorful pheasants, mountain goats)
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Koshi River Dudh Koshi Gorge Sanasa Ama Dablam Thamserku Nuptse Namche Bazaar - Day 11
Namche to Lukla
Your last day on the mountains covers the same route down but you'll notice completely different views, from open plains to rhododendron and pine forests with distant snow-covered peaks. Walk at your own pace and experience the Sherpa villages' impressive Buddhist faith through prayer stones and prayer flags. You'll arrive in Lukla with plenty of time to relax while your leader re-confirms flight tickets. In the evening, enjoy a specially prepared celebratory dinner with your crew, featuring local mountain beer (chhang, or fermented rice) and Sherpa dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Specially prepared celebration dinner with crew, local mountain beer (chhang—fermented rice))
Included Activities
- Trek down to Lukla
- Pass through Sherpa villages
- Experience Buddhist culture and prayer flags
- Farewell celebration dinner with crew
- Sherpa dancing
- Local mountain beer tasting
Landmarks/POIs Sherpa Villages - Day 12
Lukla to Kathmandu
You'll board an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. After your long mountain journey, you can rest, go souvenir shopping, or explore ancient parts of Kathmandu if you have energy. A farewell dinner in the evening celebrates the successful completion of your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in the evening)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Rest in Kathmandu
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
- Explore ancient parts of Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu
