Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll catch the 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, landing on a dramatic airstrip above the Dudh Koshi River. Once you meet your porters and grab lunch at Yeti Mountain Home Lodge, the trek begins through Sherpa farming lands toward Phakding. You'll see mani stones carved with prayers and colorful prayer flags along the way, and there's time to stop at tea houses to chat with locals and take in the mountain views before reaching your lodge by the river.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from your hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in your hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Yeti Mountain Home Lodge), Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Meet porters
- Lunch at Yeti Mountain Home Lodge
- Trek to Phakding through farming villages
- Visit tea houses along the trail
Optional Activities
- Stop at tea houses for refreshments and local interaction
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Mani Stones - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The trek takes you through pine forest alongside the Dudh Koshi River, with several suspension bridges to cross including the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. You'll walk through Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo before entering Sagarmatha National Park, then face a steep 2-hour climb where Mt. Everest comes into view above the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. After another 1.5 hours of trekking, you'll reach Namche Bazaar, the main trading hub and gateway to the Everest region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine forest
- Cross Hillary Suspension Bridge
- Pass through villages: Benkar, Chumoa, Monjo, Jorsale
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park
- First view of Mt. Everest
- Arrive at Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Hillary Suspension Bridge Mt. Thamserku Sagarmatha National Park Mt. Everest Mt. Lhotse Mt. Nuptse Namche Bazaar 
- Day 3
Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day)
This day is all about acclimatizing at altitude in Namche Bazaar. You can hike to Thame or visit Khunde for a vertical trek, or simply explore the town itself, which has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery, and a colorful market on Friday evenings and Saturdays. If you want to learn more about the region, your guides can take you to the Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters, where there are artifacts from the first Everest climbers and information about Sherpa culture, local flora, and fauna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tourist Visitor Center at Sagarmatha National Park headquarters
- Learn about first Everest climbers and artifacts
- Explore Sherpa culture information
Optional Activities
- Hike to Thame
- Visit Khunde
- Explore Namche Bazaar shops, restaurants, bakery
- Visit colorful market (Friday evening and Saturday only)
- Vertical trek for acclimatization
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Tourist Visitor Center Namche Bazaar Market Thame Khunde - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Trekking from Namche toward Tengboche, you'll have views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and Thamserku throughout the day. The terrain is relatively rolling and you might spot musk deer, Himalayan Thar, or colorful pheasants. You'll pass through Kayangjuma and cross a prayer flag-decorated bridge before reaching Phunki Thenga for lunch. From there, a more demanding climb through pine forests leads to Tengboche, home to the largest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region, where you can visit around 3 p.m. to watch a religious ceremony with the monks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Phunki Thenga), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche with mountain views
- Pass through Kayangjuma and Sansa
- Cross Dudh Koshi River bridge with prayer flags
- Pass through Phunki Thenga
- Lunch at Phunki Thenga
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
- Witness Buddhist monks religious ceremony (around 3 p.m.)
Landmarks Mt. Everest Mt. Nuptse Mt. Lhotse Mt. Ama Dablam Mt. Thamserku Tengboche Monastery Dudh Koshi River Phunki Thenga - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
Start early to photograph Tengboche monastery with the surrounding mountains as your backdrop. Trek the higher trail to Pangboche village, passing numerous Chortens, Mani walls, and small settlements. Stop for lunch at a village with good food where you'll get close views of Mt. Ama Dablam. In the afternoon, trek north toward either Pheriche or head east beneath Mt. Ama Dablam's dramatic north face, then continue into the Imja Valley which gradually widens as you approach the Lobuche River. After descending to the river, tackle the day's steepest climb up to Dingboche, where stone-walled fields protect crops of barley, buckwheat, and potatoes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a village well-known for delicious food), Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning photography at Tengboche Monastery
- Trek through Pangboche
- Pass Chortens and Mani walls
- Lunch at a local village
- Trek through Imja Valley
- Climb to Dingboche
Landmarks Mt. Ama Dablam Pangboche Imja Valley Lobuche River Dingboche - Day 6
Dingboche to Chhukung
A shorter hike takes you to Chhukung, the final settlement in the Khumbu region, located around Imja Tse (also known as Island Peak). From here you'll have panoramic views of snowcapped mountains, including Mt. Makalu in the east. After you arrive, you can rest or hike up to Chhukung Ri for even more mountain vistas. This day also gives you time to prepare for the early morning departure to Kongma-La Pass.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Dingboche to Chhukung
- Views of Imja Tse (Island Peak) and snowcapped mountains
- Optional hike to Chhukung Ri
Optional Activities
- Hike to Chhukung Ri for panoramic mountain views
Landmarks Imja Tse (Island Peak) Mt. Makalu Chhukung Ri - Day 7
Chhukung Ri Summit
An early morning climb takes you to the summit of Chhukung Ri at 5,550m/18,209ft. After days of trekking, this demanding ascent rewards you with close-up views of Ama Dablam and Amphu Labsa, plus 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. Capture these views in photos, then return to Chhukung Valley.
Included Activities
- Summit Chhukung Ri (5,550m)
- 360-degree panoramic mountain views
Landmarks Chhukung Ri Mt. Ama Dablam Amphu Labsa - Day 8
Chhukung Ri to Lobuche via Kongma-La Pass
You'll start before dawn on an icy path, then follow a stony trail beneath Kongma-La Pass and Kongma Peak (also known as Mehra Peak). Cross Kongma-La Pass at 5,535m/18,143ft, which sits between Mt. Nuptse Wall, Mihara, and Pokalde peaks. After the strenuous climb toward Khumbu Glacier, you'll tackle a fairly steep trail up to the glacier's base and reach Lobuche for the night at a warm, comfortable lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek before dawn on icy and stony paths
- Cross Kongma-La Pass (5,535m)
- Trek to Khumbu Glacier base
- Arrive at Lobuche
Landmarks Kongma-La Pass Kongma Peak (Mehra Peak) Mt. Nuptse Mihara Pokalde Khumbu Glacier Lobuche - Day 9
Gorakshep to Kala Patthar via Changri Glacier
From Gorakshep, your trek crosses the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, and you'll pass a signpost pointing to the Italian Pyramid, a scientific research center. Along the way you'll glimpse the north ridge crest of Everest plus Mt. Pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt. Khumbutse, and Mt. Nuptse. A short climb brings you to ThangmaRiju with 360-degree views, then comes a steep climb across the Changri Glacier to reach Kala Patthar, a rocky knoll below Mt. Pumori, where you get up-close views of Mt. Everest and the surrounding snow-covered peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gorakshep across Khumbu Glacier moraine
- Pass Italian Pyramid signpost
- Climb to ThangmaRiju with 360-degree views
- Cross Changri Glacier
- Reach Kala Patthar (black rock)
- View Mt. Everest and surrounding peaks
Landmarks Gorakshep Khumbu Glacier Italian Pyramid Mt. Pumori Mt. Mahalangur Mt. Lingtern Mt. Khumbutse Mt. Nuptse ThangmaRiju Changri Glacier Kala Patthar Mt. Everest - Day 10
Kala Patthar to Dzongla via Gorakshep
An early morning start takes you to Kalapatthar (known as black rock), which offers panoramic views of surrounding giant peaks including a close-up of Mt. Everest. After taking in the views, head back to Gorakshep and then trek onward to Dzongla, positioned at the base of Cho-La Pass, where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Kalapatthar
- Panoramic views of Mt. Everest and surrounding peaks
- Trek from Gorakshep to Dzongla
Landmarks Kalapatthar Mt. Everest Gorakshep Dzongla Cho-La Pass - Day 11
Dzongla to Thangnak via Cho-La Pass
Rising early, you trek toward Thangnak with views of Mt. Cholatse (6,440m/21,129ft). The trek heads west from Dzonglha, and this is the toughest day of your entire trek as you approach Cho-La Pass at 5,420m/17,782ft, the highest point of the valley. The pass offers views of Chola Lake and Mt. Amadablam, but the climbing is quite difficult due to rugged terrain and ice-glazed rocks. Once you reach the top, you head downhill to Thangnak for a more relaxing descent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thangnak
- View Mt. Cholatse (6,440m)
- Cross Cho-La Pass (5,420m)
- View Chola Lake
- View Mt. Amadablam
- Descent to Thangnak
Landmarks Mt. Cholatse Cho-La Pass Chola Lake Mt. Amadablam Thangnak - Day 12
Thangnak to Gokyo
An early start brings you to Gokyo at the base of Mt. Gokyo with fantastic mountain views along the way. After leaving Longponga (4,720m/15,485ft), continue uphill to Gokyo with views of Tanjung Tsho Lake (4,710m/15,452ft). Take a short walk along the Ngozumpa Glacier (36 km, the longest glacier in Nepal). In the evening, you can climb Gokyo Ri for panoramic views of Mt. Cho Oyo, Gyachung Kang, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Cholatse, Taweche, and Mt. Makalu in the east, then descend back to Gokyo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gokyo village
- View Tanjung Tsho Lake (4,710m)
- Walk along Ngozumpa Glacier edge
- Optional climb to Gokyo Ri for panoramic views
Optional Activities
- Climb Gokyo Ri for panoramic views of world's highest peaks
Landmarks Mt. Gokyo Longponga Gokyo Tanjung Tsho Lake Ngozumpa Glacier Gokyo Ri Mt. Cho Oyo Gyachung Kang Mt. Everest Mt. Lhotse Cholatse Taweche Mt. Makalu - Day 13
Gokyo Lake to Marlung via Renjo La Pass
Up before dawn, you head off to cross Renjo La Pass, your final high pass, following the trail at the end of Gokyo Lake. Along the way you'll see more views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cholatse, and Taboche. This is one of the most demanding parts of your trek, but reaching the top rewards you with 360-degree views of Mt. Cho-Oyu and other towering peaks. After a short break, continue trekking to the frozen lakes below Renjo La Pass, then take a long trek downhill to Lungdeng near Nangpa-La Pass. The trail continues to Marlung village where you stay for the night above the Bhote Koshi River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Gokyo Lake
- Cross Renjo La Pass (final high pass)
- 360-degree views of Mt. Cho-Oyu and surrounding peaks
- Trek past frozen lakes
- Trek to Lungdeng village
- Trek to Marlung village
Landmarks Gokyo Lake Renjo La Pass Mt. Everest Mt. Lhotse Cholatse Taboche Mt. Cho-Oyu Lungdeng Nangpa-La Pass Marlung Bhote Koshi River - Day 14
Marlung to Monjo via Thame and Namche Bazaar
Leave Marlung following a gradually ascending trail until you reach Thame Village, which has its own hydropower generator. Along the trail you pass several Khumbu villages and walk through pine and rhododendron forests before reaching Namche Bazaar. Continue trekking to Monjo near the Sagarmatha National Park boundary, where you stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Marlung to Thame Village
- Pass through Khumbu villages
- Trek through pine and rhododendron forests
- Return to Namche Bazaar
- Trek to Monjo
Landmarks Marlung Thame Village Namche Bazaar Monjo Sagarmatha National Park - Day 15
Monjo to Lukla
In the morning you follow the trail to Phakding and then head back to Lukla, completing the main trekking portion of your journey. Tonight is a night of celebration after your epic mountain trek, reminiscing and sharing highlights and photos of this mountain adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebration dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Monjo to Phakding
- Trek from Phakding to Lukla
- Celebration dinner
Landmarks Phakding Lukla - Day 16
Lukla to Kathmandu
In the morning, fly back to Kathmandu after your mountain journey. Upon arrival you can either rest and recover from your trek or wander around Thamel doing some last-minute shopping. Tonight marks the end of this memorable experience, leaving you with memories from your trek.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at Your hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Rest in Kathmandu
- Shop in Thamel district
Landmarks Thamel Kathmandu
