Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your representative meets you at the airport and helps get you settled at your hotel. Tomorrow's sightseeing details will be confirmed once you're checked in.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Airport )
- Day 2
Kathmandu
You'll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to visit the cremation site, Swyambhunath Temple, Boudhanatha Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. This tour helps you understand Nepali culture, traditions, and the city's history throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit cremation site
- Visit Swyambhunath Temple
- Visit Boudhanatha Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Sightseeing excursion in private a/c vehicle
Landmarks Swyambhunath Temple Boudhanatha Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Early morning flight from Kathmandu on a twin Otter aircraft takes you over mountains to Lukla in about 30 minutes. Your trekking guide gives you a route overview after landing, then you start hiking for roughly three hours toward Phakding.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks Lukla Airport - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
You trek to Namche Bazaar with views of Mount Tamserku, Mount Kusumkangeu, and Mount Khongde on your right. The landscape shifts from jungle to bushes as you climb, and mountains come into view all around as you arrive at Namche.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Mount Tamserku Mount Kusumkangeu Mount Khongde - Day 5
Acclimatization Day
Today's an acclimatization day, so you stay at the same tea house but have several hiking options. You can visit the National Park Museum for Everest range views, hike to Hidden Valley of Thame, check out Everest View Hotel, explore Sagarmatha National Park, or visit Khumjung or Khunde Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike options
Optional Activities
- Visit National Park Museum
- Hike to Hidden Valley of Thame
- Explore Everest View Hotel
- Visit Sagarmatha National Park
- Visit Khumjung/Khunde Village
Landmarks National Park Museum Sagarmatha National Park - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche
You trek to Thyangboche through beautiful forest scenery including rhododendrons. After lunch there's a two-hour climb in the afternoon, and when you reach the summit Mount Amadablam and Everest look much closer. Spend the night at a tea house and take time to see the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche
- Hike to Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Mount Amadablam Mount Everest - Day 7
Thyangboche to Dingboche
This 6-hour trek toward Dingboche shows Mount Amadablam pyramid-shaped and moving closer as you walk. You'll see Kangtega, Thamsherku, Lhotse, Island Peak, Taboche, Pumori and other peaks. You pass through rhododendron forests before reaching higher treeless areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thyangboche to Dingboche
Landmarks Mount Amadablam Mount Kangtega Mount Lhotse Island Peak - Day 8
Acclimatization Day
Another acclimatization day at 4000+ meters altitude. Early morning you walk to Nangkarsang summit in the Dingboche valley and see glacial lakes and surrounding mountains. From the summit you can see eight-thousand-meter peaks Lhotse, Lhotse Shaar, and Makalu in the distance. You stay at the same tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike at Nangkarsang summit
Landmarks Nangkarsang Summit Chola Pass Mount Makalu - Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
Trekking to Lobuche you pass many memorials to climbers. Near Thukla you climb 200 meters to see plaques honoring people like Rob Hall, Scott Fisher, and BabuChiri Sherpa. In Lobuche you can stop at the World's Highest Bakery before staying at a neighborhood tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
- Visit memorials at Thukla settlement
Optional Activities
- Visit World's Highest Bakery at Lobuche
Landmarks Thukla Village Mount Nuptse - Day 10
Lobuche to Gorakshep
After a three-hour climb to Gorakshep you have options to hike to either Kalapatthar at 5545 meters or Everest Base Camp at 5384 meters. You'll cross the Khumbu Glacier and deal with high altitude, so dress warmly and follow your guide's advice. You spend the night at Gorakshep Teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep
Optional Activities
- Hike to Kalapatthar (5545 meters)
- Hike to Everest Base Camp (5384 meters)
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier Kalapatthar Everest Base Camp - Day 11
Everest Base Camp and Descent to Zongla
You walk to Everest Base Camp for about three hours then return to Gorakshep in roughly two hours, mostly on large rocks along the Khumbu Glacier. After celebrating, you begin descending around 9am toward Zongla village and Cho La Pass. The route follows the Pheriche river valley with nice views, and you'll need wind protection around Lobuche East peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Everest Base Camp
- Trek from Gorakshep to Zongla
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Khumbu Glacier Lobuche East Peak - Day 12
Zongla to Cho La Pass to Gokyo
You start early around 5am with breakfast at Zongla teahouse and bring packed lunch since no water's available until you arrive. Trek slowly and carefully over Cho La Pass in warm footwear, trying to reach the peak before noon when afternoon winds pick up. Stay hydrated and pace yourself on this challenging day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Cho La Pass to Gokyo
Landmarks Cho La Pass - Day 13
Gokyo
After roughly three hours trekking over rocks and pebbles you reach Gokyo's third lake. The village beside this lake is where you'll stay. If the weather cooperates, head out for sunset that evening, or choose to walk around the third lake, visit the fifth lake, or simply rest after yesterday's pass crossing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gokyo's third lake
Optional Activities
- Sunset viewing at Gokyo Lake
- Side trip to fifth lake
- Walk around third lake
Landmarks Gokyo Lakes - Day 14
Gokyo to Machermo
Early morning you hike to Gokyo Ri summit in about two and a half hours at 4900 meters, aiming to get there before sunrise. After seeing the views you return for breakfast, then leave around 9am for Machermo Peak. The roughly five-hour trek from Gokyo to Machermo is mostly downhill, which feels good after higher altitude trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Gokyo Ri summit
- Trek from Gokyo to Machermo
Landmarks Gokyo Ri Machermo Peak - Day 15
Machermo to Namche Bazaar
You trek six to eight hours back down to Namche Bazaar where a hot shower feels good after a week at higher altitudes. Most of the route follows river valleys through returning jungle scenery. The trail is mostly downhill except for about an hour's climb from Portse Tanga to Mong. You'll likely want to celebrate with a cold beer after the week's work.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machermo to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Dole Village Portse Tanga Mong - Day 16
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Your final trekking day takes you from Namche Bazaar to Lukla in eight to ten hours, mostly downhill on the same route you came up. It feels easier going down, and you get to reflect on achieving your goals with the guides, porters, and people you've met. You spend your last night in Lukla with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with tea/coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Day 17
Lukla to Kathmandu
The return flight from Lukla to Kathmandu takes about 30 minutes, though weather can cause delays. Your representative meets you at the airport when you arrive back in Kathmandu, ready to help with your departure or next steps.
- End point
- Thamel Eco Resort, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Good resort in Kathmandu)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Lukla to Kathmandu
Landmarks Lukla Airport
