Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Start early with a drive to Tribhuwan Airport in Kathmandu, then catch your flight to Lukla. The plane lands at high altitude, and from there you'll head down to Phakding through the foothills to settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Kathmandu Suite Home, Kaldhara Thamel 16, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Suite Home)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
Landmarks Tribhuwan Airport International Lukla 
- Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
You'll trek for about 6 hours today, walking through the Dudhkoshi River valley as the elevation gradually climbs. By afternoon you reach Namche Bazaar, which sits at the entrance to the Mount Everest region and serves as a main hub for trekkers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Dudhkoshi River Namche Bazaar 
- Day 3
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization
This is your rest day to let your body adjust to the altitude. Wander around the valley and stop by the Sherpa Museum to learn how local people have lived and worked in these mountains. The views of Mount Everest and the peaks around you make for good photo opportunities too.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Valley walk for acclimatization
- Visit to Sherpa Museum
Landmarks Sherpa Museum Mount Everest - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Your trek today takes you to Tengboche monastery, which sits on a ridge with incredible views. From there you can see Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Kantega surrounding you. The setting is quite special with the monastery and the mountains all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Ama Dablam Nuptse Lhotse Thamserku Kantega 
- Day 5
Mani Rimdu Festival (Day 1)
The Mani Rimdu Festival begins today. You'll watch monks construct the Sand Mandala, a sacred geometric design that represents protective deities and weapons. This intricate work takes time and focus, and it's worth spending the morning observing the process.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Attend Mani Rimdu Festival - Sand Mandala construction ceremony
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery - Day 6
Mani Rimdu Festival (Day 2)
Today features the sacred dances of the Mani Rimdu Festival. Monks perform ritual dances that show the victory of positive forces over demons, and these movements carry Buddhist teachings at different spiritual levels. The energy and ceremony of this day are quite different from regular trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Attend Mani Rimdu Festival - Sacred masked dances
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery - Day 7
Mani Rimdu Festival (Day 3)
On the final day of Mani Rimdu, monks conduct the Fire Puja ceremony. They make ritual offerings to the fire god and Snake Gods, and after that, they carefully dismantle the Sand Mandala that was built earlier in the festival. It's a meaningful conclusion to the ceremony.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Attend Mani Rimdu Festival - Fire Puja ceremony
- Sand Mandala dismantling ceremony
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery - Day 8
Tengboche to Namche Bazaar to Manjo
Your trek back begins today. You'll walk about 7 hours, heading down the valley and retracing your route through Namche Bazaar before stopping in Manjo. It's mostly downhill but still takes time given the terrain and distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Manjo via Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 9
Manjo to Lukla
A 3 hour trek brings you down to Lukla and the airfield. The trail gets steeper as you descend toward the airport, so take your time on the way down. You'll have the afternoon free once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lukla
Landmarks Lukla - Day 10
Lukla to Kathmandu
Your flight back to Kathmandu leaves in the morning. Once you land, your trek comes to an end. You'll have the rest of the day to recover and reflect on the trek and festival you just experienced.
- End point
- Kathmandu Suite Home, Kaldhara Thamel 16, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Suite Home)
Landmarks Lukla Tribhuwan Airport International 
