Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Your journey starts with an early morning flight from the domestic airport to Lukla. The 45-minute flight offers incredible views of scattered settlements below and the snow-capped Himalayan peaks. Once you land at this historic airstrip, you'll trek through Chauri Kharka and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River, passing the sacred peak of Khumbila. By evening, you reach Phakding, a small Sherpa town tucked in a green valley where you'll stay at a local tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Lukla
- Trek through Chauri Kharka
- Trek along Dudh Koshi River
- View sacred peak of Khumbila
Landmarks Lukla Airstrip Khumbila Dudh Koshi River - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The day takes you through Rhododendron and Pine forests while following the Dudh Koshi River. You'll spot Mt. Thamserku and catch glimpses of Mt. Everest rising above the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. At the Sagarmatha National Park entrance, your permits get checked before you climb uphill to Namche Bazaar. The mountain views here are really something. You'll settle into your tea house and have time to explore the town and get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Rhododendron and Pine forests
- Trek alongside Dudh Koshi River
- View Mt. Thamserku
- View Mt. Everest
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Explore Namche Bazaar region
Landmarks Mt. Thamserku Mount Everest Lhotse Nuptse Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar
Today focuses on acclimatization while your body adjusts to the thinner air. You'll wake before dawn and head to a vantage point to watch the sunrise paint the Himalayas. Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and Lhotse show different colors as light hits them. After lunch, you trek to Thami village above the Bhote Khola River Valley. Stop at the Sagarmatha National Park headquarters to learn about Sherpa culture and the region's wildlife. Return to Namche as evening light settles over the peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike
- Sunrise viewing from vantage point
- Trek to Thami village
- Visit Sagarmatha National Park headquarters
- Learn about Sherpa lifestyle and culture
- Explore local biodiversity
- Return trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Mount Everest Ama Dablam Thamserku Kongde Lhotse Thami Bhote Khola River Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters Mahalangur Range - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
An easier day on relatively level terrain, you'll walk along a ridge route from Namche toward Chhorkung to reach a viewpoint. From here, panoramic views stretch from Thamserku to Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest. The trail continues to Kyangjuma and the junction at Sanasa before descending toward Tengboche. Tall rhododendrons line the path, and you'll cross a suspension bridge along the way. After checking into your tea house, you can explore the famous Tengboche monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek on ridge trail from Chhorkung
- View panoramic peaks from vantage point
- Trek to Kyangjuma
- Trek to Sanasa trail junction
- Trek to Lawichasa
- Trek through rhododendron forest
- Cross suspension bridge at Phunki Thenga
- Trek to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche monastery
Landmarks Thamserku Ama Dablam Lhotse Mount Everest Kyangjuma Sanasa Lawichasa Tashinga Phunki Thenga Tengboche Monastery - Day 5
Tengboche to Dingboche
After breakfast, you'll follow the Imja Khola trail climbing toward Shomare. The landscape shifts as you cross the tree line and terrain becomes more arid with scattered conifers and scrub vegetation. You'll pass through grazing lands and isolated stone huts at Orsho and Tsuro Wog. The trail then descends toward where the Imja and Khumbu Khola rivers meet before climbing a low ridge. Dingboche, your destination, is a sprawling hamlet known for cold nights and strong winds at this elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Imja Khola
- Trek to Shomare
- Cross tree line
- Trek through grazing lands
- Pass settlements of Orsho and Tsuro Wog
- Trek to Dingboche
Landmarks Imja Khola Shomare Orsho Tsuro Wog Khumbu Khola Dingboche - Day 6
Dingboche to Dughla
You'll trek across a high pass through rugged mountainous terrain with peaks surrounding you on all sides. Mt. Pumori and several snow-capped summits come into view as you ascend. The landscape here is dramatic and quite different from the lower elevations. You reach and explore Dughla, a small settlement nestled among towering mountains where you can rest and take in the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across vast pass
- View Mt. Pumori
- View snow-capped peaks
- Explore Dughla settlement
Landmarks Mt. Pumori Dughla - Day 7
Dughla to Lobuche
The day takes you through high Himalayan country with mountains on every side. From Dughla, you walk through Dusa with its herders' empty stone huts before returning to Dughla and continuing to Chupki Lhara. Here, large stone heaps decorated with prayer flags serve as memorials for mountaineers who died on Mt. Everest and other peaks in the region. You'll see the pristine blue waters of Chola Lakes and walk along Khumbu glacier moraine with views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori. By evening, you reach Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dusa
- Trek to Chupki Lhara
- View prayer flag memorial
- View Chola Lakes
- Trek alongside Khumbu glacier moraine
- View Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori peaks
- Trek to Lobuche
Landmarks Dusa Chupki Lhara Chola Lakes Khumbu Glacier Khumbutse Lingtren Pumori Lobuche - Day 8
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
This is a long and physically demanding day, so you'll start early. You trek through high Himalayan pasture lands and grassy terrain with rocky areas. You'll climb about 200 feet up the Changri glacier's lateral moraine wall at Thangma Riju for 360-degree views of peaks including Taboche, Lobuche, and Pumori, plus views toward Tibet and Nuptse. After crossing steep stony slopes across the Changri and Khumbu glacier moraines, you reach Gorak Shep. You'll catch your first look at Kala Patthar, then trek to Everest Base Camp to walk beneath the world's highest peaks before heading back to Gorak Shep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through high Himalayan pasture lands
- Ascend to Thangma Riju
- View 360-degree panorama from Thangma Riju
- Cross Changri glacier moraine
- Cross Khumbu glacier moraine
- Trek to Gorak Shep
- Visit Everest Base Camp
- Walk at Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Changri Glacier Thangma Riju Taboche Lobuche Pumori Mahalangur Himal Nuptse Kala Patthar Khumbu Glacier Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep - Day 9
Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Start early after a light breakfast and head to Kala Patthar, a famous viewpoint. The route follows steep zigzag trails through the wide sandy bed of a dried lake. You'll see Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse as you climb higher, and the Khumbu glacier and Nuptse massif come into fuller view. At Kala Patthar's summit, endless rows of high mountains spread before you, including Mt. Everest itself. After taking in the views, you'll retrace your steps to Gorak Shep and then continue down through high mountain country to Pheriche, passing through several villages along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kala Patthar
- Trek through dried lake bed
- View Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse
- View Khumbu glacier
- View Nuptse massif
- Reach Kala Patthar summit
- View Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar
- Trek to Pheriche
Landmarks Kala Patthar Lingtren Khumbutse Changtse Khumbu Glacier Nuptse Mount Everest Gorak Shep Pheriche - Day 10
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
After breakfast, you begin the descent from the high mountain country back toward the lush woodlands. Following the downward trail, you'll make your way back to Namche Bazaar. After a brief rest, you have time to explore the settlement. Check out the various pubs and restaurants in town, grab a meal, and pick up any items you might have missed on the way up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down from high mountain country
- Trek through lush woodlands
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Explore Namche Bazaar settlement
- Visit pubs and restaurants in Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 11
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Your final trekking day starts by following the Dudh Koshi past various settlements and monasteries as you trek down to Lukla. The descent gives you time to reflect on the journey and the landscape gradually changes as elevation decreases. Once you reach Lukla, you'll celebrate your last night in the mountains with your guides and fellow trekkers at a local establishment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Dudh Koshi
- Pass settlements and monasteries
- Trek to Lukla
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Lukla - Day 12
Lukla to Kathmandu
You'll catch an early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu. After you arrive and check into your hotel, the rest of the day is free. You can arrange a guided walking tour through the city to see key sites, or wander through markets and shops looking for gifts and souvenirs for friends and family back home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Check into hotel
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu city
- Souvenirs shopping
Landmarks Kathmandu
