Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu International Airport and get picked up for the drive to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to walk around the city and get oriented. Later that evening, there's a welcome dinner where you'll meet the group and learn about what's ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner program
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Day 2
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
After breakfast, you're heading out for a full day touring Kathmandu Valley's main sites. Start at Durbar Square to see the historic temples and Newari architecture, then move on to Swayambhunath Stupa up on a hill with views across the valley. Next is Pashupatinath Temple along the Bagmati River, and you'll finish at Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas anywhere. Back at your hotel by evening, there's a trek orientation session to prepare you for what's starting tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Brief trek orientation
Landmarks Durbar Square Kal Bhairav Hanuman Dhoka Taleju Temple Kasthamandap Kumari Ghar Swayambhunath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Bagmati River - Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll fly 30 minutes from Kathmandu to Lukla, flying over woodlands and mountain scenery the whole way. After settling in briefly, the trek begins with a descent through farmland and Sherpa villages. You'll check out the ancient Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa, both with views of Kumbila and Kusum Kanguru. Walking through more forests brings you to Phakding for the night (2,610 m/8,563 ft).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
- Visit Drangdrak Gompa
- Visit Pema Choling Gompa
Landmarks Lukla Phakding Drangdrak Gompa Pema Choling Gompa Kumbila Kusum Kanguru - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
This morning you trek through villages like Zamphute and Tok Tok, catching views of Thamserku. Moving through Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo, you'll stop at Utche Choling Gompa before entering Sagarmatha National Park where permits get checked. From here it gets steeper climbing toward Namche Bazaar. You'll cross a high bridge over the Dudh Koshi gorge, and if weather cooperates, you get your first look at Mt. Everest before reaching Namche (3,440 m/11,286 ft).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Sherpa villages
- Visit Utche Choling Gompa
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Zamphute Tok Tok Thamserku Benkar Chumoa Monjo Utche Choling Gompa Sagarmatha National Park Jorsale Dudh Koshi River Bhote Koshi Namche Bazaar Mount Everest Lhotse Nuptse - Day 5
Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day)
Today you're taking it easy so your body adjusts to the altitude. Before sunrise, head out to a viewpoint to watch the peaks light up. After lunch, visit the Army post and the National Park Headquarters to see the Mahalangur range, Kwangde range, and various surrounding peaks including Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Kangtega, and Khumbila.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning views of snowy peaks
- Visit Army post and Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters
- Viewpoint exploration
Optional Activities
- Explore Namche Bazaar market
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters Mahalangur Range Kwangde Range Kusum Kanguru Thamserku Kangtega Khumbila Change Ragi Pharchamo - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Khumjung to Khunde
You'll trek to Khumjung (3,790 m/12,434 ft), known locally as the valley inside the clouds. Along the way there are Mani stones and stupas to pass. Visit Khumjung Monastery which keeps a yeti scalp, then the school Sir Edmund Hillary built. Stop at Khunde Monastery too with mountains all around it, then head back to your teahouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Khumjung
- Visit Khumjung Monastery
- Visit Sir Edmund Hillary's school
- Visit Khunde Monastery
Landmarks Khumjung Khumbila Khumjung Monastery Hillary School Khunde Monastery Kunde Khumjung Khumbiyela Mountains - Day 7
Khumjung to Thyangboche to Pangboche
Trekking down gradually to Teshinga, then you'll make a steep descent crossing rivers to reach Phunki Thangkha (3,250 m/10,662 ft). From there, it's uphill through wilderness past Mani walls toward Thyangboche (3,867 m/12,684 ft) with views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam spreading out in front. You'll drop through forests and cross a suspension bridge, then climb up to Pangboche (3,985 m/13,074 ft) where Ama Dablam looks particularly impressive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khumjung to Pangboche
- Visit Thyangboche
Landmarks Teshinga Phunki Thangkha Thyangboche Pangboche Mount Everest Lhotse Ama Dablam Dudh Koshi - Day 8
Pangboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp
Wake up to hear the monks at the ancient monastery, then after breakfast head toward Ama Dablam base camp. Trek down to the Imja Khola banks, cross a bridge, and climb for a couple hours. You'll move through high pastures and pass a small lake, gradually climbing to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,575 m/15,010 ft). From the camp, you see Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche, Thamserku, Cholatse, and glacier streams flowing through green meadows. After lunch and some time exploring, you head back down to Pangboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning prayers at the ancient monastery
- Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp
- Base camp exploration
Landmarks Ama Dablam Base Camp Imja Khola Ama Dablam Lhotse Nuptse Lobuche Thamserku Cholatse - Day 9
Ama Dablam Base Camp to Monjo
Trekking down today, crossing rivers and eventually reaching Monjo. The scenery along the way includes local landscapes, Sherpa villages, farmlands high up, and monasteries. Drop your pack at the teahouse and spend time talking with the local people around the settlement.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pangboche to Monjo
Optional Activities
- Interact with local inhabitants
Landmarks Monjo - Day 10
Monjo to Lukla
You're heading downward to the river basin, then a long uphill section takes you to Tengboche where Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse all come into view. Drop down to Phunki Tenga and climb through Teshinda and Kyanjuma. Following the high trail above the Dudh Koshi river, you work your way back to Namche Bazaar. After a rest, head south through forests of rhododendron and pine, passing villages like Jorsale, Monzo, Benkar, and Chaunrikhara. Leave the main trail for a short ridge climb up to Lukla where you'll celebrate finishing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Monjo to Lukla
Landmarks Tengboche Phunki Tenga Teshinda Kyanjuma Namche Bazaar Dudh Koshi River Jorsale Monzo Benkar Chaunrikhara Lukla Mount Everest Nuptse Lhotse - Day 11
Lukla to Kathmandu
After breakfast with mountain views, you head to the Lukla airstrip for the 30-minute flight back to Kathmandu. Once you land and get to your hotel, there's time to shop for souvenirs and gifts around the city. Join a farewell dinner that evening to celebrate completing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner program)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner program
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Buy gifts and souvenirs
Landmarks Lukla - Day 12
Kathmandu Departure
You have free time before your flight home. An Alpine Club representative will drive you to the airport three hours before departure. If interested, ask about optional extensions like visiting national parks, rafting, mountain biking, or trips to Tibet, India, or Bhutan.
Optional Activities
- National park visits
- Rafting
- Mountain biking
- Tibet tours
- India tours
- Bhutan tours
