Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and get transferred to your hotel. This first day is about settling in, checking your gear, and going over the trek details so you know what to expect in the days ahead.
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
After breakfast, you'll catch a scenic 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. From there you start trekking to Phakding, a nearby village where you'll spend the night. The flight itself offers nice views of the mountains as you approach the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding village
Landmarks Tenzing-Hillary Airport 
- Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
You'll trek alongside the Dudh Koshi River today, walking through Himalayan Pine and Cedar forests. The trail climbs gradually as you make your way to Namche Bazaar, which serves as the main trading hub for the entire Everest region. Expect around 5 hours of trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar along the Dudh Koshi River
Landmarks Namche Bazaar 
- Day 4
Namche Bazaar
This is your acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Rather than just resting, you'll take a mild walk through the market area and spend time chatting with local Sherpa people. If you're interested, you can visit the Everest Hotel or the Tenzing Norgay Memorial to learn more about the region's climbing history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mild acclimatization walk around Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Visit to Everest Hotel and Tenzing Norgay Memorial
- Explore Namche Bazaar market area
Landmarks Everest Hotel Tenzing Norgay Memorial - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You'll trek with panoramic views of peaks like Thamserku, Mount Kantega, and Mount Kusum Kangru. Along the way you'll pass through a stone gate built by Lamas before reaching Tengboche, which sits at 3860 meters. The sunset views of Mount Everest from here are particularly nice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche through mountain passes
Landmarks Mount Everest Mount Thamserku Mount Kantega Mount Kusum Kangru - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
After checking out the monastery at Tengboche and having breakfast, you'll continue toward Dingboche. The trail passes through forests of birch, conifers, and rhododendrons, and you'll cross prayer walls and chortens while passing through small villages. Mount Amadablam comes into view nicely from here, and you'll see fields of barley, buckwheat, and potatoes near Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche through mountain forests
- Visit to Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Mount Amadablam 
- Day 7
Dingboche
You'll have a Himalayan breakfast with views of Mount Amadablam and the surrounding peaks. Then you can either climb a ridge north of the village for views of Amadablam, Lhotse, Cho Yu, and Makalu, or take an alternative hike to Chukkung if you want more acclimatization time and a chance to interact with locals. Either option helps your body adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Himalayan breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ridge climb for mountain views
- Acclimatization activities in and around Dingboche
Optional Activities
- Hike to Chukkung village for additional acclimatization
Landmarks Mount Amadablam Mount Lhotse Mount Cho Yu Mount Makalu - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
This is an uphill trek toward Lobuche that takes around 5 hours to reach approximately 5000 meters. You'll cross the frozen river in Thukla glacier, and the climb rewards you with views of Cholatse, Lobuche, Mount Nuptse, and Mount Pumori. You're getting high now, so take your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche including glacier crossing
Landmarks Mount Nuptse Mount Pumori Cholatse - Day 9
Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp
You'll trek from Lobuche along narrow trails between glacier moraines and crossing mountain glaciers until you reach the dry lakebed of Gorak Shep. After lunch, it's another 2 hours to Mount Everest Base Camp at 5400 meters. You'll explore the Base Camp and the mountains around it, then return to Gorak Shep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gorak Shep), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep across glacier moraines and glaciers
- Trek to Mount Everest Base Camp
- Exploration of Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Mount Everest 
- Day 10
Gorak Shep to Pheriche via Kalla Patthar
From Gorak Shep, you'll descend and then climb Kalla Patthar at 5550 meters for the most direct views of Mount Everest. After soaking in the views, you'll gradually descend over several hours to reach Pheriche. It's a rewarding day of trekking that takes you to your highest point on the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Kalla Patthar for mountain views
- Trek from Kalla Patthar to Pheriche
Landmarks Kalla Patthar Mount Everest - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
You'll trek steeply down from Pheriche and cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. The trail becomes easier from here, passing through rhododendron and pine forests. You'll walk through multiple Sherpa villages and settlements as you make your way back to Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
After breakfast, you'll follow an easy trail with a series of ups and downs back toward Lukla. You'll cross the Dudh Koshi River over a suspension bridge and continue to Lukla. Check into the guesthouse and rest so you're ready for your flight back to Kathmandu tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Landmarks Lukla - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
You'll fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla, a 30-minute flight. Once you arrive at your hotel, you can rest and recover from the trek. This gives you time to shower and relax before your final day.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
On your final day, you'll get transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu according to your flight departure time. Head home or continue on to your next destination.
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
