Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land in Kathmandu and meet your representative at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. Once you've checked in and settled into your room, take the rest of the day to relax and adjust to the altitude before trekking begins.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This morning you'll walk through Kathmandu's cultural sites, including the Monkey Temple and several sacred temples scattered throughout the city. Your trek leader will meet you later for a briefing on what's ahead, and you'll do a gear check to make sure everything fits properly before hitting the trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Trek leader briefing and gear check
Landmarks/POIs Swayambhunath Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Phakding
You start early with a flight to Lukla, then begin trekking through Himalayan landscape with suspension bridges connecting sections of the trail. Mountain views surround you as you work your way to Phakding, where you'll stay the night and get your first taste of trekking conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
- Cross suspension bridges
- Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After leaving Phakding, you'll trek through lush forests and cross the Dudh Koshi River during your journey toward Namche Bazaar. The trail gets steeper as you climb higher, entering the gateway region for expeditions to Everest, so you'll feel the altitude starting to affect your pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forests
- Cross Dudh Koshi River
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Day 5
Namche Bazaar
You'll spend time wandering through Namche Bazaar's local markets and shops to get a feel for how people live in this remote trading hub. Later you can hike up to the Everest View Hotel for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam from a single vantage point, then return to town by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Namche Bazaar local markets
- Hike to Everest View Hotel
- Views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam
Landmarks/POIs Everest View Hotel - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
The trek takes you through forests and small Sherpa villages with views of Everest and Ama Dablam visible from various points. You'll stop at Tengboche Monastery, a major Buddhist monastery that's been an important spiritual site in the Khumbu region for centuries and offers cultural insight into local traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forests and villages
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Tengboche Monastery - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
You'll trek through the Imja Valley surrounded by high peaks on all sides, then pass through Dingboche, a village known for its unique location at the valley's edge with gorgeous views. The landscape here feels different from lower elevations, more open and exposed to the surrounding mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Imja Valley
- Trek to Dingboche
- Day 8
Dingboche
This is an acclimatization day, so you'll do a day hike to Nagarkot Hill or explore nearby valleys to help your body adjust to the altitude. From higher points you can see panoramic views of surrounding peaks that will give you perspective on the terrain ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Nagarkot Hill or explore nearby valleys for acclimatization
- Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
You'll trek through rugged terrain near the Khumbu Glacier with views of Nuptse, Everest, and other major peaks surrounding you on the trail. By the end of the day you reach Lobuche, an important stopping point on the route to Everest Base Camp where many trekkers spend the night before their final push.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Khumbu Glacier
- Trek to Lobuche
- Day 10
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp and Gorak Shep
Early morning trekking takes you to Everest Base Camp itself, where you'll see the Khumbu Icefall and the peaks towering above the glacier. You'll return to Gorak Shep for the night, spending your evening at this basic settlement after reaching your main objective.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Views of Khumbu Icefall
Landmarks/POIs Everest Base Camp - Day 11
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and Pheriche
You'll start before dawn to hike to Kala Patthar, the highest non-climbing viewpoint in the area, for panoramic views of Everest and surrounding peaks in morning light. After descending and regrouping, you'll trek down to Pheriche for the night where there are more facilities than at higher elevations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Kala Patthar
- Panoramic views of Everest and peaks
Landmarks/POIs Kala Patthar - Day 12
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
You'll begin the descent through the Khumbu region, retracing steps back toward Namche Bazaar while the trail gets easier on your knees with each lower elevation. The landscape changes noticeably as you descend, with more vegetation returning and the air growing warmer during the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend through Khumbu region to Namche Bazaar
- Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
From Namche Bazaar you'll continue down the trail to Lukla, completing the main trekking portion of your journey. By evening in Lukla you can relax and reflect on your trek, perhaps grab dinner with other trekkers to celebrate finishing the trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend to Lukla
- Trek completion celebration
- Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
You'll fly back to Kathmandu early, then have most of the day free to rest or walk around the city at your own pace. Your trekking team will gather for a celebratory dinner in the evening, giving everyone a chance to share stories and photos from the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory dinner with trekking team)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Relaxation or city exploration
- Celebratory dinner with trekking team
- Day 15
Kathmandu Departure
Depending on when your flight leaves, you might have time for last-minute shopping or quick sightseeing around Kathmandu. You'll transfer to the airport for your departure, ending your Everest Base Camp trek and heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Sightseeing
