Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with mountain views visible from the plane. After getting through customs, your tour coordinator meets you for the transfer to your hotel.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu- Tribhuvan International airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Following breakfast, you head to the domestic airport and catch a 40-minute flight to Lukla, your trek's starting point. From there, you begin walking to Phakding and settle in at a trekking lodge for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Phakding
Landmarks Lukla Airport - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Today's trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 meters/11,286 feet) takes about 6 to 7 hours. You'll walk along the west bank of the river through Benkar, cross into Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale, and see Mount Everest, Rolwaling Himal, and Thamserku Mountain before arriving in Namche Bazaar, the main hub for the Solu-Khumbu district.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
- Sagarmatha National Park entry
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Mount Everest Thamserku Mountain Rolwaling Himal - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
At Namche Bazaar, you stay put today to let your body adjust to the altitude. Wander through the village at whatever pace feels right, checking out local shops and getting oriented to your surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Namche Bazaar village
- Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tenboche
The walk to Tenboche (3967 meters/13,011 feet) takes roughly 6 to 7 hours from Namche Bazaar. You'll reach your lodge for the night in this area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tenboche
- Day 6
Tenboche to Dingboche
Heading to Dingboche (4280 meters/14,042 feet) involves about 6 to 7 hours of trekking. The path goes down stone steps through conifer and rhododendron forest, past the small settlement of Deoboce, then into Dingboche where you'll stay at a trekking lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dingboche
- Day 7
Dingboche
Another acclimatization day at Dingboche gives you time to adjust to the higher altitude. Explore the village area and take things slow as you prepare for higher elevations ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Dingboche village
- Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
You trek to Lobuche (4930 meters/16,175 feet) over approximately 6 to 7 hours from Dingboche. After reaching the lodge, you'll have the evening to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lobuche
- Day 9
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
After breakfast, you walk to Everest Base Camp (5334 meters/17,497 feet). By evening, you'll be staying at Gorespani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
Landmarks Everest Base Camp - Day 10
Everest Base Camp to Pheruche
Early morning, you head up to Kalapathar (5560 meters/18,241 feet), a dark hill with views of the mountains. After breakfast at your lodge, the trek down to Pheruche (4215 meters/13,828 feet) takes around 5 to 6 hours. You overnight at a lodge there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Kalapathar
Landmarks Kalapathar - Day 11
Pheruche to Khumjung
Walking to Khumjung (3700 meters/12,139 feet) takes about 3 to 4 hours. This village gives you chances to see the Yeti skull at Khumjung Monastery, visit the school that Sir Edmund Hillary helped build, and check out Kunde Hospital while taking in mountain views. You stay overnight here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Khumjung
Optional Activities
- Visit Yeti skull at Khumjung Monastery
- Visit Edmund Hillary School
- Visit Kunde Hospital
Landmarks Khumjung Monastery Kunde Hospital - Day 12
Khumjung to Monjo/Phakding
The trek descends to either Monjo or Phakding today. You'll overnight at a trekking lodge in whichever village you reach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Monjo/Phakding
- Day 13
Phakding to Lukla
You walk to Lukla and stay at a lodge there for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lukla
- Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning 40-minute flight gets you back from Lukla to Kathmandu. You'll check into your hotel in Kathmandu and have the rest of the day to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Kathmandu
Your rest day in Kathmandu gives you a chance to relax and recover from the trek. Take it easy and do whatever sounds good after your time in the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Day 16
Kathmandu
You head to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop-Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International airport)
