Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and get transferred to your hotel. This is your time to settle in, rest, and go through your gear while reviewing the trek details ahead.
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
After breakfast, you'll catch a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hilary Airport in Lukla, which has quite a reputation as one of the world's trickier airports to land at. From there, you'll start hiking to Phakding, a nearby village where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek to Phakding
Landmarks/POIs Tenzing-Hilary Airport - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The trek follows the Dudh Koshi River through Himalayan Pine and Cedar forests as you climb toward Namche Bazaar. This trading hub has connected Tibet and Nepal for centuries and remains bustling with activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar along Dudh Koshi River
Landmarks/POIs Namche Bazaar Dudh Koshi River - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
You'll take a lighter day in Namche for acclimatization rather than resting completely. A gentle walk around the market area gives your body time to adjust to altitude, and you can chat with local Sherpas or visit the Everest Hotel and Tenzing Norgay Memorial if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mild walk for acclimatization around Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Namche market area
- Visit Everest Hotel and Tenzing Norgay Memorial
Landmarks/POIs Everest Hotel Tenzing Norgay Memorial - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Back on the trail, you'll get views of peaks like Thamserku, Mount Kantega, and Mount Kusum Kangru. After some descent, you'll climb toward a stone gateway built by Lamas, then continue uphill to Tengboche at 3,860 meters/12,664 feet, which offers some of the best sunset views of Mount Everest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche with views of mountain peaks
Landmarks/POIs Mount Everest Thamserku Mount Kantega Mount Kusum Kangru - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Morning brings views of mountains and the Tengboche monastery. You'll trek toward Dingboche through forests of birch and conifers with Rhododendrons scattered about. The trail passes stone walls and chortens with excellent views of Mount Amadablam and local fields of barley, buckwheat, and potatoes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dingboche
- View Tengboche monastery
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery Mount Amadablam - Day 7
Dingboche
You'll spend this acclimatization day in Dingboche with breakfast overlooking Amadablam and surrounding peaks. Climbing a ridge north of the village gives you views of Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Cho Yu, Mt. Makalu, and others, or you can hike to Chukkung village for additional adjustment time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ridge walk north of Dingboche for mountain views
Optional Activities
- Hike to Chukkung village for additional acclimatization
Landmarks/POIs Chukkung Mt. Lhotse Mt. Cho Yu Mt. Makalu - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
It's about 5 hours of walking uphill to Lobuche at roughly 5,000 meters/16,404 feet. You'll cross the frozen river at Thukla glacier and climb for views of Cholatse, Lobuche, Mount Nuptse, and Mount Pumori.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lobuche with glacier crossing
- Views of Cholatse, Lobuche, Mount Nuptse, and Mount Pumori
Landmarks/POIs Thukla Glacier Cholatse Mount Nuptse Mount Pumori - Day 9
Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp
This is the main event of your trek. Starting from Lobuche, you'll follow narrow trails between glacier moraines and cross mountain glaciers to reach Gorak Shep at the dry lakebed. After lunch, you'll continue 2 hours to Mount Everest Base Camp at 5,400 meters/17,717 feet for views of Mount Everest and surrounding mountains, then return to Gorak Shep for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gorak Shep), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorak Shep
- Explore Mount Everest Base Camp
- View Mount Everest and surrounding mountains
Landmarks/POIs Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep - Day 10
Gorak Shep to Pheriche via Kalla Patthar
You'll climb down from Gorak Shep with views of Mount Everest and surrounding mountains. Stopping at Kalla Patthar gives you enhanced perspectives, then you'll descend gradually for several hours to reach Pheriche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pheriche via Kalla Patthar
- Views of Mount Everest and surrounding mountains
Landmarks/POIs Kalla Patthar - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
The trail descends steeply from Pheriche before crossing a suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. The path becomes more natural as you walk through Rhododendron and Pine forests, passing Sherpa villages before reaching Namche Bazaar again.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar via suspension bridge crossing
- Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
After breakfast, you'll trek through a series of easy ups and downs before crossing the Dudh Koshi River suspension bridge. You'll reach Lukla, check into your guesthouse, and rest while preparing for your flight back to Kathmandu tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lukla
- Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
You'll fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla in about 30 minutes. After transferring to your hotel in Kathmandu, you'll rest and recover from your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Your final day in Nepal. Depending on your flight time, you'll transfer to Kathmandu International Airport and board your flight home or to your next destination.
