Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu where someone from the company meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Later that evening, you get to meet the other trekkers and your trek team members before things officially kick off.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone, Nepal (Pick up from Airport and Transfer to the hotel by private vehicle.)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Kathmandu city hitting four UNESCO World Heritage sites. You'll walk around Pashupatinath Temple to see the sacred cremation ghats along the Bagmati River, then check out Boudhanath Stupa with its white dome and prayer wheels. Kathmandu Durbar Square comes next with its old palaces and temples including the living goddess at Kumari Chowk. The day wraps up at Swayambhunath on the hillside where you get valley views and encounter the monkeys the place is named for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kathmandu visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Pashupatinath Temple visit
- Boudhanath Stupa visit
- Kathmandu Durbar Square visit
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) visit
- Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Kumari Chowk Swayambhunath Stupa - Day 3
Trek to Namche Bazaar
Your trek starts as you walk through pine forests beside the Dudh Koshi River, crossing several suspension bridges including the Hillary bridge. The route passes through Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo before you enter Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale. Early glimpses of Mt. Thamserku appear, and if conditions cooperate, Mt. Everest shows up over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge as you approach Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jorsale to Namche Bazaar
- Hiking through pine forest
- Crossing Hillary Suspension Bridge
- Passing through Dudh Koshi riverside
Landmarks Hillary Suspension Bridge Sagarmatha National Park Mt. Thamserku Mt. Everest Lhotse Nuptse - Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar from Phakding
The trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar follows the scenic Dudh Koshi riverside path. You'll walk through pleasant forests of pine, fir, and rhododendron with impressive mountain views around most turns. After passing through Monjo, which marks the park entrance, you continue toward Namche Bazaar with the river in sight for much of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Walking through forest with mountain views
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park - Day 5
Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
You've got a full day to acclimatize in Namche Bazaar with several options for how to spend it. Visit the Tourist Visitor Center at Sagarmatha National Park headquarters to learn about Sherpa culture and local wildlife. Another choice is hiking to Thame or checking out Khunde. If exploring Namche itself appeals more, you can head to Khumjung and climb toward Syangboche airstrip and the Everest View Hotel, visit the monastery with its yeti scalp, or tour Hillary School before returning to town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike options: Thame or Khunde
- Exploration of Namche Bazaar
- Tourist Visitor Center visit
- Syangboche airstrip visit
- Khumjung monastery visit
- Hillary School visit
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters Everest View Hotel Khumjung Monastery Hillary School Kongde Peak Khumbila Peak - Day 6
Trek to Tengboche
From Namche Bazaar, you trek through alpine forest toward Tengboche with the mountain views getting better as you climb. Watch for Himalayan pheasants, musk deer, and herds of Himalayan Thar along the way. You'll get panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku during the ascent, and the whole landscape feels more open and high.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
- Alpine forest hiking with mountain views
Landmarks Mt. Everest Nuptse Lhotse Ama Dablam Mt. Thamserku - Day 7
Trek to Dingboche
The trek from Tengboche to Dingboche takes about 5 to 6 hours through several Chortens and past Mani walls and small villages. Mountain views stay close and beautiful the whole way. When you arrive in Dingboche, you'll see the traditional fields enclosed by stone walls, protecting barley, buckwheat, and potatoes from the cold and grazing animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
- Passing through Chortens and Mani walls
Landmarks Mt. Everest Nuptse Lhotse Ama Dablam - Day 8
Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
Another acclimatization day at high altitude in Dingboche gives your body time to adjust before moving higher. You'll rest and prepare for the next stage while surrounded by views of snow-capped peaks including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam filling the horizon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Mt. Everest Nuptse Lhotse Ama Dablam - Day 9
Trek to Lobuche
The trek from Dingboche to Lobuche reaches 4,940m as the trail descends to the Khumbu Glacier moraine. Great peaks like Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal loom nearby, though Mt. Everest stays hidden for now. Nuptse towers to your right as you cross the glacier area, hiking along a stream while starting to feel the altitude more strongly.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche
- Crossing Khumbu Glacier moraine
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier Khumbutse Lingtren Pumori Nuptse - Day 10
Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp
You'll trek for roughly 6 to 7 hours to reach Gorak Shep at 5,170m surrounded by snow-capped mountains. After lunch and rest, the trek continues to Everest Base Camp through the old Gorak Shep Lake area where you see the Khumbu Icefall and the hazardous route climbers use. From base camp itself, Nuptse, Khumbutse, and Pumori are visible though Everest stays out of sight here. You return to Gorak Shep for the night, though guides can arrange a sunset hike to Kala Patthar if energy allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gorak Shep
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Optional sunset hike to Kala Patthar
Landmarks Gorak Shep Lake Everest Base Camp Khumbu Icefall Kala Patthar Nuptse Khumbutse Pumori - Day 11
Kala Patthar Sunrise and Return
Early morning in cold darkness, you head up Kala Patthar to catch sunrise hitting Mt. Everest. The first light spreads across the peak from this vantage point, with Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse rising to the east as Everest emerges between the west shoulder and Nuptse. You'll stop at several outstanding viewpoints during the climb, then reach the rocky summit marked by cairns and prayer flags. The Himalayan panorama from here justifies the early start before you head back to Gorak Shep for breakfast and gradually descend toward Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Kala Patthar for sunrise
- Climb to Kala Patthar summit
- Trek down to Lobuche
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mt. Everest Nuptse Lingtren Khumbutse Changtse - Day 12
Lobuche Base Camp and Climbing Training
From Lobuche, you trek to Lobuche Base Camp where the path starts flat then becomes steeper and rocky. Great views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pokalde, Thamserku, and Kantega frame the approach. After lunch and rest at base camp, your guides give you comprehensive training on peak climbing techniques and equipment including ice axes, climbing boots, harnesses, and rope work, covering proper technique and knot work to build your confidence.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Lobuche Base Camp
- Climbing techniques training
- Gear and equipment training
Landmarks Lobuche Glacier Ama Dablam Cholatse Pokalde Mt. Thamserku Kantega - Day 13
Trek to Lobuche High Camp
After breakfast, you hike from Lobuche Base Camp to High Camp, taking about 4 hours to reach 5,600m/18,368ft. The rocky moraine path leads upward from base camp to high camp where you set up, have lunch, and rest. You can also take a walk around the area to help your body acclimatize to the elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche Base Camp to Lobuche High Camp
- Day 14
Lobuche East Summit
Summit day arrives and you start early in the morning for the push to the top. Once you reach the Lobuche East summit, the panoramic views reward the effort with Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori, and many more peaks spread across the horizon. Lobuche East actually offers more panoramic views than other well-known peaks like Island Peak. You'll spend time celebrating and taking pictures at the summit before heading back to High Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit climb to Lobuche East
Landmarks Lobuche East Mt. Everest Lhotse Nuptse Ama Dablam Cholatse Pumori - Day 15
Trek Back to Pangboche
You trek downhill from Lobuche Base Camp and rejoin the Everest Base Camp route at Lobuche for lunch. Then you retrace your path to Pheriche with views of Mt. Amadablam in the distance and other peaks including Pokalde, Thamserku, and Kantega. In spring, rhododendron and juniper-covered hillsides blaze pink and red. From Pheriche, continue to Pangboche where the famous Pangboche Monastery sits waiting for a quick visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche Base Camp down through Pheriche to Pangboche
- Pangboche Monastery visit
Landmarks Ama Dablam Pokalde Mt. Thamserku Kantega Pangboche Monastery - Day 16
Trek to Namche Bazaar
You cross the prayer flag-decorated bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and follow the gorge downward through pine forests. The trail reaches Sansa, a major junction, offering views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse. After lunch, the path clings to steep wooded slopes through several curves. Keep an eye out for mountain goats, snow leopards, and colorful pheasants. Past a Chorten and the army camp, you reach Namche Bazaar where a final look back captures Lhotse and Everest's tip along with Tengboche. A hot shower and comfortable sleep await at your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar through Dudh Koshi gorge
- Wildlife viewing along the trail
Landmarks Ama Dablam Mt. Thamserku Nuptse Lhotse Mt. Everest - Day 17
Trek to Lukla
A steep descent requires careful slow footwork as your legs navigate rocky terrain. You cross suspension bridges over the fast-flowing Dudh Koshi and tributaries as the trail flattens out naturally and warming temperatures kick in. Any lingering colds or sore throats should clear as you descend. Though you're retracing the same route down, the views feel completely different with open plains, rhododendron and pine forests, and snow peaks in the distance. Walking through Sherpa villages, you'll notice their Buddhist faith, prayer stones, and prayer flags. Reaching Lukla, you stretch out those sore legs and reflect on the last couple of weeks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Crossing suspension bridges
- Day 18
Fly to Kathmandu and Farewell
After breakfast, you head to the airport for the flight back to Kathmandu and the rest of the day opens up for rest or souvenir hunting. In the evening, head to Thamel for shopping with friends and family in mind. The day ends with a farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant that includes a cultural performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with a cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance
Optional Activities
- Rest in Kathmandu after arrival
- Souvenir shopping in Thamel
Landmarks Thamel - Day 19
Departure from Kathmandu
A company representative picks you up about 3 hours before your international flight to the airport. You'll have plenty of time to organize your departure and maybe plan your next Nepal adventure on the way home.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone, Nepal (Drop to Airport by private vehicle.)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
