Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
After landing in Kathmandu, you'll head to your hotel to settle in. There's time this afternoon to walk around the local streets or just rest up before the trek begins.
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu's bustling streets
- Day 2
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
A guided tour takes you through Kathmandu's cultural sites, hitting UNESCO temples, stupas, and palaces. You'll learn about Nepal's heritage and get a sense of what's ahead on the mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Monkey Temple
- Visit Pasupati Temple
- Visit Boudhanath
- Visit Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Kathmandu
- Dinner in Kathmandu
Landmarks Monkey Temple Pasupati Temple Boudhanath Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Num
You'll fly into the mountains early morning, then drive through rolling hills and small settlements. By afternoon you reach Num, the starting point where your trek officially begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain flight to Tumlingtar
- Day 4
Num to Seduwa
The trail drops steeply through forest and crosses several rivers before climbing up to Seduwa. This marks your entry into Makalu Barun National Park, surrounded by thick greenery and wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Seduwa
Landmarks Makalu Barun National Park - Day 5
Seduwa to Tashigaon
Walking upward through terraced fields and small villages, you'll reach Tashigaon by evening. It's the last permanent settlement on this route and the local Sherpa hospitality is genuine and warm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tashigaon
- Day 6
Tashigaon to Kaumadanda
This is a tough day as the path climbs hard into alpine terrain where forests start to thin out. By late afternoon, ridges of Makalu come into view as you arrive at Kaumadanda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kaumadanda
Landmarks Makalu - Day 7
Kaumadanda to Dobate
You'll cross the Keke La Pass, a high route with panoramic views in all directions. From there, the descent to Dobate is careful work, landing in a remote area surrounded by rugged mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Keke La Pass
- Trek to Dobate
Landmarks Keke La Pass - Day 8
Dobate to Yangla Kharka
The trail winds through rhododendron and pine forests, then opens into wide valleys. Yak pastures and alpine meadows fill the landscape as you approach Yangla Kharka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Yangla Kharka
- Day 9
Yangla Kharka to Langmale Kharka
Walking alongside the Barun River, you climb steadily into higher elevations. Alpine plants and dramatic cliff faces create a rugged setting before reaching the grazing fields at Langmale Kharka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Langmale Kharka
- Day 10
Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp
You'll reach Makalu Base Camp today, one of the highlights of the trek. Glaciers, icy peaks, and the massive face of the fifth-highest mountain dominate everything around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Landmarks Makalu Base Camp - Day 11
Makalu Base Camp Acclimatization
Today you stay put and explore Peak-3 Danda and nearby viewpoints. The panorama includes Makalu, Everest, and other major Himalayan peaks stretching across the horizon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization at Makalu Base Camp
- Explore Peak-3 Danda viewpoint
Landmarks Peak-3 Danda - Day 12
Makalu Base Camp to Swiss Base Camp
The path gets more rugged as you pass through glaciers and moraine fields. By evening you reach Swiss Base Camp, nestled among towering peaks and icy terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Swiss Base Camp
Landmarks Swiss Base Camp - Day 13
Swiss Base Camp High Altitude Trek
A challenging climb brings you closer to the technical climbing sections ahead. The altitude tests your body, but sheer ridges and glaciers dominate the view at every turn.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through high-altitude terrain
- Day 14
Swiss Base Camp to Baruntse Base Camp
The hardest section of the trek today. You'll use ropes and support to cross Sherpani Col Pass, then descend to Baruntse Base Camp in a remote, dramatic landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Sherpani Col Pass
- Trek to Baruntse Base Camp
Landmarks Sherpani Col Pass - Day 15
Baruntse Base Camp to Amphu Labsta Base Camp
You trek across glacial terrain into the high wilderness. Amphu Labsta Base Camp is your stopping point, a place to prepare for another major pass crossing ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Amphu Labsta Base Camp
Landmarks Amphu Labsta Base Camp - Day 16
Amphu Labsta Base Camp Acclimatization
This is a recovery day at high altitude where you'll rest and explore nearby ridges. Acclimatizing properly matters before the next pass, so use the time to let your body adjust.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization at Amphu Labsta Base Camp
- Explore nearby ridges
- Day 17
Amphu Labsta Pass to Chukung
Using ropes for support, you'll climb to Amphu Labsta Pass, a technical crossing. On the other side, you descend into the Imja Valley near Everest region and reach Chukung.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Amphu Labsta Pass
- Trek to Chukung
Landmarks Amphu Labsta Pass - Day 18
Chukung to Lobuche
Another tough day crossing the Kongma La Pass on rugged trails. Later you reach Lobuche, where you get your first real look at the Khumbu Glacier spreading below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Kongma La Pass
- Trek to Lobuche
Landmarks Kongma La Pass Khumbu Glacier - Day 19
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
Gorakshep is the last settlement you'll pass through, then you continue to Everest Base Camp itself. Standing at the foot of the world's tallest mountain is something extraordinary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gorakshep
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Gorakshep Everest Base Camp - Day 20
Everest Base Camp to Phortse
Before dawn you climb to Kalapathar for sunrise views of Everest and surrounding peaks. After that, you head down Khumbu trails to Phortse, a quiet Sherpa village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb Kalapathar for sunrise views
- Trek to Phortse
Landmarks Kalapathar - Day 21
Phortse to Namche
Following ridges and forest trails, you trek back into Namche, the main hub for trekkers and locals. Shops, bakeries, and the energy of a mountain town greet you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche
Optional Activities
- Shop at Namche
- Explore Namche's bakeries and restaurants
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 22
Namche to Lukla
The final stretch takes you down suspension bridges and riverside paths toward Lukla. You'll celebrate finishing this epic trek with your guide and porters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lukla
- Day 23
Lukla to Kathmandu
A short flight back to Kathmandu offers incredible aerial views of the Himalayas. That evening, a farewell dinner lets you reflect on the journey and all you've experienced.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner
- Day 24
Departure from Kathmandu
It's time to head home. You'll transfer to the international airport carrying memories of one of Nepal's most challenging and rewarding trekking routes.
