Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport where someone will greet you and take you to your hotel. After checking in and freshening up, you'll have time to rest. Later that evening, Himalayan Glacier hosts a welcome dinner for you.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Glacier)
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
An early morning Twin Otter flight gets you to Lukla, where all Everest treks begin. You'll meet your trekking team and start walking right away on gradually descending trails. The route passes Cheplung village with views of Mt. Khumbila, then continues down to Phakding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Twin Otter flight to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla through Cheplung village to Phakding
- View Mt. Khumbila (sacred mountain)
Landmarks Mt. Khumbila - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
You trek through pine forests and the Benkar valley, crossing the Dudh Koshi River and walking through Chumoa and Monjo villages. After entering Sagarmatha National Park, you'll head up steep trails to reach Namche Bazaar, the largest town in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine forest and Benkar valley
- Cross Dudh Koshi River
- Pass through Chumoa and Monjo villages
- Enter Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day)
This is your acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. You can walk around town and check out government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants and the colorful market. If you want, there's an optional hike to Sagarmatha National Park for sunrise views of Mt. Everest, plus visits to Khumjung village, the Hillary School, and a monastery with a yeti scalp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour Namche Bazaar town
Optional Activities
- Hike to Sagarmatha National Park for Himalayan sunrise views including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde
- Day hike to Khumjung village
- Visit Hillary School
- Visit monastery with yeti scalp
Landmarks Hillary School Khumjung Village Mt. Everest Mt. Lhotse Mt. Nuptse Ama Dablam - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You trek down to the Dudh Koshi River then climb back up through rhododendron forests toward Tengboche. Along the way you'll have views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. At Tengboche, you'll visit the largest monastery in the region and soak in views of Everest and Ama Dablam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dudh Koshi River and ascend to Tengboche
- Trek through rhododendron forests
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
The trek takes you through forests with birch, conifers and rhododendrons, with great views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam throughout. You'll descend to Devuche, cross the Imja River and pass through Pangboche. After visiting Pangboche Monastery, you trek through the Imja Valley toward the Lobuche River before climbing to Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forests from Tengboche
- Cross Imja River
- Pass through Pangboche
- Visit Pangboche Monastery
- Trek to Dingboche
Landmarks Pangboche Monastery - Day 7
Dingboche (Acclimatization Day)
You spend another acclimatization day in Dingboche, a village with stone-walled fields of barley, buckwheat and potatoes. Optional day hikes go to Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley for views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache and Ama Dablam if you feel up for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Day hike to Nagarjun Hill for views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache and Ama Dablam
- Day hike to Chukkhung Valley for mountain views
Landmarks Nagarjun Hill Chukkhung Valley - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
Starting with a gradual climb to Duglha at the Khumbu Glacier terminal moraine, you then climb steeply to Chupki Lhara where prayer flags and memorial stones mark the area. From there you cross the Khumbu Glacier moraine with views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal, then trek through the valley to Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Duglha
- Climb to Chupki Lhara
- Cross Khumbu Glacier moraine
- Trek to Lobuche
Landmarks Chupki Lhara Khumbu Glacier - Day 9
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
You trek to Everest Base Camp through the former Gorak Shep Lake, passing Indian army mountaineers' memorials along the way. Follow your lead Sherpa carefully since the path can be tricky. The high altitude trek crosses rocky terrain, moraines and streams before reaching base camp where colorful mountaineers' tents fill the area. You'll see Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori from there, then head back to Gorak Shep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Pass through Gorak Shep Lake area
- View Everest Base Camp and surrounding peaks
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep Lake - Day 10
Gorak Shep to Kalapatthar to Lukla
You'll depart before dawn for Kalapatthar at 5,545m/18,192ft for 360-degree views of Mt. Everest and surrounding peaks like Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse. After taking photos, you'll return to Gorak Shep. Later, a helicopter takes you over Gokyo Lake to Lukla where you overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Kalapatthar for views of Mt. Everest
- Helicopter ride from Gorak Shep to Lukla via Gokyo Lake
Optional Activities
- Visit Everest Base Camp (alternative to Kalapatthar - requires early breakfast and longer hike)
Landmarks Kalapatthar Gokyo Lake - Day 11
Lukla to Kathmandu
An early morning flight brings you back to Kathmandu. After arriving, you can rest or explore the city for souvenir shopping and sightseeing, with guides available to help. That evening, you'll celebrate your trek completion with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner to celebrate the successful completion of the journey)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing and exploration of Kathmandu
- Day 12
Kathmandu
Your Everest adventure wraps up today. A Himalayan Glacier representative will drive you to Tribhuwan International Airport a few hours before your scheduled flight.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
