Itinerary
- Day 1
Lukla to Phakding
Your trek kicks off right after landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. From there, you'll walk through Chaurikharka Village and pass Dudh Koshi Ghat before reaching Phakding. Once you arrive, check out the local Rimishung Monastery to get a sense of the region's spiritual side.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding via Chaurikharka Village and Dudh Koshi Ghat
- Visit Rimishung Monastery at Phakding
Landmarks Tenzing Hillary Airport Rimishung Monastery Dudh Koshi Ghat - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today you'll trek alongside the Dudh Kosi River heading toward Jorsale, where you'll officially enter Sagarmatha National Park and show your trekking permit. The next stretch takes another 5 to 6 hours of walking to get to Namche Bazaar. Throughout the day you'll catch impressive views of Mt. Everest in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Dudh Kosi River to Jorsale
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale (permit check)
Landmarks Jorsale Sagarmatha National Park Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha) Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar
This is your acclimatization day at over 3,000 meters, so you'll want to stay active rather than resting completely. Walk to nearby Sherpa villages like Khunde and Khumjung to visit monasteries, or head to the older village of Thame and check out the museum. The National Park Headquarters is worth seeing, and Namche's cafes and bakeries are good spots to grab lunch and spend time between activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Optional exploration of nearby villages (Khunde, Khumjung, Thame) for acclimatization
- Optional visit to local monasteries
Optional Activities
- Visit to museum
- Visit to National Park Headquarters
- Explore internet services, bakeries, and cafes in Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Khunde Khumjung Thame - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You'll trek toward Tengboche with great mountain views the whole way, including peaks like Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Taboche, Khangtega, and Thamserku. There's an army checkpoint to pass through at Phunke Tenga Village. In the afternoon, you can either visit the Buddhist monastery right at Tengboche or hike out to see the National Park Headquarters and the monastery at Pangboche instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Visit Buddhist monastery at Tengboche
Optional Activities
- Trek up steep hill to Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters
- Visit Buddhist monastery at Pangboche
Landmarks Phunke Tenga Village Tengboche Monastery Ama Dablam Lhotse Shar Taboche Pangboche Monastery - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
This day covers less distance but the high altitude makes it physically demanding. You'll walk through Somare and Orsho, cross a suspension bridge, then face a steep climb up to Dingboche at 4,460 meters. There are several guesthouses available once you get there, so finding a place to stay isn't difficult.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche via Somare and Orsho
Landmarks Somare Orsho Pheriche - Day 6
Dingboche to Lobuche
Start with an easy morning walk to Thukla, then you're crossing the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and climbing across rocky slopes to Chupki Lhara. There you'll see memorial stones decorated with prayer flags honoring American mountaineer Scott Fischer and Sherpa guide Babu Chiri Sherpa. After that, continue to the Khumbu Glacier moraine where you'll get fantastic views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Mahalangur Himal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche via Thukla and Khumbu Glacier
- View memorial monuments at Chupki Lhara
Landmarks Thukla Khumbu Glacier Chupki Lhara Khumbutse Lingtren Mahalangur Himal - Day 7
Lobuche to Mount Everest Base Camp and Gorak Shep
Head out toward Mt. Everest Base Camp by walking through Gorak Shep and passing memorials for Indian army mountaineers. The thin air means moving slower as you cross rocky dunes, moraines, and streams. When you reach EBC, you'll see the world's highest snow-covered peaks including Khumbutse, Nuptse, and Pumori standing out against the gray landscape. Head back to Gorak Shep to sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mount Everest Base Camp
- View mountain peaks at EBC (Khumbutse, Nuptse, Pumori)
Landmarks Gorak Shep Mount Everest Base Camp Nuptse Pumori - Day 8
Gorak Shep to Kalapathar to Pheriche
An early start gets you to Kalapathar at 5,550 meters just in time for sunrise. Watch the sun hit the snow on Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and other peaks around you. After that, you'll descend back through Lobuche and make your way down to Dingboche, then continue to Pheriche where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kalapathar for sunrise
- View Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse peaks at sunrise from Kalapathar
Landmarks Kalapathar Lhotse 
- Day 9
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
This trek is downhill and easier than the past few days. You'll pass through Debouche and Tengboche before reaching Phunke Tenga. Cross the suspension bridge at Dudh Koshi River and follow the trail back to Namche Bazaar. Along the route, you'll see views of snow-capped peaks like Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawache, and Lhotse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar via Debouche and Tengboche
- Cross suspension bridge at Dudh Koshi River
Landmarks Debouche Phunke Tenga Dudh Koshi River Tawache - Day 10
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
On your last day trekking, head down to Monju Village following the same path you took from Lukla through Phakding. You'll have wide-ranging views down into the valleys where Sherpa people live and work. Once you arrive back in Lukla, there's free time to walk around the village before an evening celebration dinner with your guides where you'll mark finishing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebration dinner with guides)
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla via Monju Village and Phakding
- Celebration dinner with guides in Lukla
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla village during free time
Landmarks Monju Village - Day 11
Lukla to Kathmandu
Take a scenic 30 to 40 minute flight back to Kathmandu, and during the flight you'll see the vast Himalayan Mountains spread out below as one last reminder of everything you just did. When you land, transfer to your hotel in Thamel to rest and think back on your experience. Spend time wandering the winding narrow streets for any last-minute shopping before you head out of Nepal.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore winding streets in Thamel for shopping
- Visit cafes and places to unwind in Thamel
Landmarks Thamel
