Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll get picked up early from your hotel and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla with views of the Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest. Once you land, you'll meet your local Sherpas and start trekking through pine and cedar forests alongside the Dudh Kosi River for about 4 hours until reaching Phakding, where you'll spend your first night in a mountain tea house.
- 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
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding (approximately 4 hours) via Dudh Kosi River and pine and cedar forests
Landmarks Mt. Everest Dudh Kosi River - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After breakfast, trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar over 5-6 hours. The route crosses the Dudh Kosi River and winds up the Khumbu valley through Monjo and Jorsalle before getting steeper after the Hillary Bridge, climbing through blue pine forest. By the time you reach Namche Bazaar, you'll have your first real ground-level view of Mt. Everest, and it's your last chance to test gear and check out the local nightlife before heading higher.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (approximately 5-6 hours)
- Crossing of Dudh Kosi River
- Passage through Monjo and Jorsalle
- Crossing of Hillary Bridge
Optional Activities
- Equipment rental or purchase at Namche Bazaar
- Nightlife activities in Namche Bazaar
- Pool hall activities in Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Mt. Everest Hillary Bridge - Day 3
Namche Bazaar
Today is an acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar, but you don't just rest. Instead, take a short hike to Everest View Resort or Thame, or wander around Khunde and explore the town market. Stop by the Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters to see artifacts from the first Everest climbers, learn about Sherpa culture, and find out about the local plants and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters
- Short acclimatization hike options (approximately 100 metres or to Everest View Resort, Thame, or Khunde)
Optional Activities
- Hike to Everest View Resort
- Hike to Thame
- Visit to Khunde
- Exploration of Namche Bazaar market and shops
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Sagarmatha National Park Everest View Resort - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche in about 4-5 hours through rhododendron forests, passing mani walls and Chorten stupas along the way. You'll get close views of Thamserku, Kantega, and Ama-Dablam, with distant Mt. Everest and Lhotse visible too. Grab lunch at Phunge Thanka, cross a suspension bridge, then climb steeply for roughly 1.5 hours to reach Tengboche, where you can visit the largest monastery in the region and catch evening prayer ceremonies.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (approximately 4-5 hours)
- Passage through rhododendron forests, mani walls, and Chorten stupas
- Lunch at Phunge Thanka
- Crossing of suspension bridge
- Visit to Tengboche Monastery during evening prayer ceremony
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Ama-Dablam Mt. Everest Lhotse - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
If you want, join the optional morning ceremony at Tengboche Monastery, then have breakfast with views. Trek downward through rhododendron forest to Deboche and cross an exciting bridge over the Imja Khola before climbing gradually through Pangboche and Somare village where you'll stop for lunch. The route then becomes slower and flatter along the valley wall and across wide plains until you reach Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
- Descent through rhododendron forest to Deboche
- Crossing of bridge over Imja Khola
- Trek through Pangboche and Somare village
Optional Activities
- Morning visit to Tengboche Monastery for prayer ceremony
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Imja Khola Dingboche - Day 6
Dingboche to Labuche
After breakfast, start your first major push from Dingboche toward Pheritse village, trekking through an alpine valley with views of Ama-Dablam, Lhotse, Phortse Peak, and Cholatse. Reach Dughla where you can rest or eat lunch, then keep climbing toward Labuche through the Khumbu Glacier's terminal moraine for about 1 hour to the top. At the summit, you'll see stone monuments for climbers who didn't return, plus views of Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Labuche Peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Labuche
- Ascent toward Pheritse village through alpine valley
- Climb to terminal moraine of Khumbu Glacier (approximately 1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Photo break or lunch at Dughla
Landmarks Ama-Dablam Lhotse Khumbu Glacier Pumori Nuptse - Day 7
Labuche to Mt. Everest Base Camp
Head to Mt. Everest Base Camp by passing through the vast Gorak-Shep area, passing memorials for Indian army mountaineers along the way. Pay close attention to your guide since the path gets confusing at this altitude. You'll cross rocky dunes, moraine, and streams while managing the thin air. From Base Camp, see Khumbutse, Nuptse, and Pumori against gray surroundings, with Mt. Everest dominating the view. Then head back to Gorak-Shep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp via Gorak-Shep
- Passage past Indian army mountaineers' memorials
- Trek return from Mt. Everest Base Camp to Gorak-Shep
Landmarks Mt. Everest Base Camp Gorak-Shep Mt. Everest Khumbutse Nuptse Pumori - Day 8
Gorak-Shep to Lukla
Start early to catch the sunrise from Kala Pathar, a spot offering 360-degree views of massive peaks with Mt. Everest front and center. After you get your photos, head back down to Gorak-Shep for breakfast. Then catch a scenic helicopter flight back to Lukla with views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Your final day in Lukla includes rest, good food, local sightseeing, and a farewell dinner celebrating your trek with the team.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing from Kala Pathar
- Helicopter flight from Gorak-Shep to Lukla
Optional Activities
- Local sightseeing in Lukla
- Local food experiences in Lukla
Landmarks Kala Pathar Mt. Everest 
- Day 9
Lukla to Kathmandu
Take an early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu after your 8-day trek. Once there, you can rest, do some shopping, or visit places you missed when you first arrived. Your guides will help with souvenirs or more sightseeing as you wind down from your trekking adventure.
- 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
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Rest in Kathmandu
- Shopping in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Landmarks Kathmandu
