Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Your driver meets you at Tribhuwan International Airport and takes you to your Kathmandu hotel. After handling customs and getting settled, you'll have dinner at the hotel to rest up before the trek begins.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Briefing
A guided tour takes you through Kathmandu's main cultural sites, starting with Swayambhunath and its monkeys, then Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. In the afternoon there's a trek briefing where you'll check your gear, followed by a welcome dinner to meet your group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with the whole group)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Trek briefing and equipment check
- Welcome dinner with group
Landmarks Swayambhunath Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Bagmati River - Day 3
Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
The scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla shows off valleys and mountain peaks before you land and meet your trek group. From there you head out on foot toward Phakding, walking through villages and forests with suspension bridges and prayer flags all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport)
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding
- Crossing suspension bridges
- Views of Kusum Kangaroo viewpoint
Landmarks Tenzing-Hillary Airport Chheplung Thado Koshigaon Kusum Kangaroo - Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar
You trek along the Dudh Koshi River toward Namche Bazaar, crossing many suspension bridges through scenic valleys. As you climb higher, views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse come into sight, and you reach this famous Sherpa town known for its markets and shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Dudh Koshi River
- Crossing suspension bridges
- Passing through Benkar valley
- Views of Thamserku Peak and Khumbila Peak
- Passage through Jorsale village
- Crossing bridge at Larja Dobhan over Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi confluence
- Trek to Namche Bazaar with views of Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Kongde Ri Peak Benkar Thamserku Khumbila Peak Monjo Sagarmatha National Park Jorsale Larja Dobhan Namche Bazaar Mount Everest Lhotse Nuptse Bhote Koshi River 
- Day 5
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization and Exploration
Staying in Namche for a rest day helps your body adjust to the altitude. Check out the Saturday market and local shops, visit the Sherpa Cultural Museum, then choose a day hike to places like Everest View Hotel or nearby monasteries in Khumjung and Khunde.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sherpa Cultural Museum
- Explore Namche Bazaar town
- Day hike to nearby destinations (optional locations: Everest View Hotel, Khumjung, Khunde)
Optional Activities
- Early day hike to Everest View Hotel for views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam
- Day hike to Khumjung village with ancient monastery
- Day hike to Khunde village with old age heritages, school and hospital built by Edmund Hillary Foundation
Landmarks Sherpa Cultural Museum Namche Bazaar Saturday Market Everest View Hotel Ama Dablam Khumjung Khunde 
- Day 6
Trek to Tengboche
You climb steeply out of Namche before the path levels through forest and small settlements. Later you descend to the river and head up through Phunke Tenga to reach Tengboche, where an ancient monastery with Buddha statues and wall paintings sits on a ridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Kenjoma and Sanasa through dense forest
- Descent to Dudh Koshi River
- Climb to Phunke Tenga past water-driven prayer wheels
- Ascent to Tengboche Monastery
- Visit Tengboche Monastery with Buddha statue and wall paintings
Landmarks Kenjoma Sanasa Phunke Tenga Tengboche Monastery Kwangde Tawache Kantega - Day 7
Trek to Dingboche
From Tengboche you trek toward Dingboche, first dropping through forest with views of Everest and Ama Dablam. You'll cross suspension bridges over the Imja River and pass old stupas before reaching this small mountain village surrounded by alpine terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Deboche
- Trek through alpine and sub-alpine vegetation
- Crossing suspension bridge over Imja River
- Visit ancient stupa in upper Pangboche
- Trek through Somare settlement
- Trek to Dingboche village
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting: Musk Deer, Monal, Blue Sheep sightings
Landmarks Deboche Panchboche Pangboche Imja River Somare Dingboche Island Peak - Day 8
Dingboche Acclimatization and Rest
Another acclimatization day in Dingboche where you take short hikes to higher elevations to help your body adjust. Options include visiting Nangkartshang Gompa, exploring the Imja River valley, or hiking the hill behind town for views of six-thousand meter peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short hikes for acclimatization to higher altitudes
- Visit Nangkartshang Gompa
Optional Activities
- Hike to Nangkartshang Gompa with views and heritage insights (intricate paintings, Thangka, Yeti artifacts)
- Explore valley formed by Imja River
- Explore beautiful trail leading to Island Peak
- Short hike to hill behind Dingboche with six-thousand meter peak views
Landmarks Nangkartshang Gompa Imja River Island Peak - Day 9
Trek to Lobuche
Trekking with a gradual climb through grazing areas with mountain views, you pass chortens and Mani walls. You'll reach Dughla valley and stop at Chukpo Lari, a memorial for mountaineers lost on Everest, before descending across Khumbu Glacier moraines to Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche with views of Taboche Peak and Ama Dablam
- Trek through glacial valleys
- Trek to Dughla valley (last settlement before base camp)
- Visit Chukpo Lari memorial site for Everest mountaineers
- Trek over Khumbu Glacier moraines
- Trek to Lobuche
Landmarks Taboche Peak Dughla Chukpo Lari Khumbu Glacier Lobuche - Day 10
Trek to Everest Base Camp and Gorakshep
This is the main day of your trek. You start early and trek over Khumbu Glacier moraines past the Italian research center, then climb to Gorakshep for lunch. From there you reach Everest Base Camp to see climbers' tents and camps, then return to Gorakshep for sunset views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek from Lobuche
- Trek over Khumbu Glacier lateral moraines
- Trek past Italian research center
- Ascent over Lobuche Pass
- Passage between Changri Nup and Khumbu glaciers
- Arrival at Gorakshep
- Trek to Everest Base Camp on New Moraine Route
- Return to Gorakshep
Landmarks Lobuche Pass Changri Nup Glacier Khumbu Glacier Italian Research Center Gorakshep Everest Base Camp 
- Day 11
Kala Patthar and Trek to Pheriche
An early wake-up gets you trekking from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar to catch one of the best Himalayan sunrises. You'll photograph close-up views of Everest, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Khumbu Glacier. After lunch at Gorakshep, you descend through alpine terrain to Pheriche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Kala Patthar for sunrise
- Trek down from Kala Patthar to Gorakshep
- Descent from Gorakshep to Dughla
- Trek to Pheriche
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mount Pumori Changtse Dughla Pheriche - Day 12
Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Heading back to Namche Bazaar is mostly downhill alongside the rushing Dudh Koshi River. You walk through dense forests past waterfalls and suspension bridges, pass gompas and rural villages, and might see caravans of other trekkers, porters, and yaks along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mostly downhill trek from Pheriche following Dudh Koshi River
- Trek through dense forests and waterfalls
- Crossing exciting suspension bridges with prayer flags
- Trek past gompas and monasteries
- Trek past water-driven prayer wheels
- Return to Namche Bazaar
- Exploration of Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Namche Bazaar - Day 13
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Your final trekking day takes you down from Namche Bazaar to Lukla, passing through Monjo where you exit Sagarmatha National Park. You trek through Benkar valley past waterfalls and villages like Phakding and Ghat, reaching Lukla by afternoon for rest before your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final descent from Namche Bazaar
- Trek past Monjo exiting Sagarmatha National Park
- Trek through Benkar valley
- Trek past waterfalls and suspension bridges
- Trek through Phakding, Ghat, Nursing, and Chheplung villages
- Trek past Mani walls and prayer wheels
- Arrival in Lukla
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Lukla surroundings
Landmarks Monjo Sagarmatha National Park Benkar Phakding Ghat Nursing Chheplung Lukla - Day 14
Flight to Kathmandu and Rest
An early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu takes about 35 minutes and offers scenic views of hills, valleys, and the glittering Himalayas. You'll transfer to your hotel to rest, then head out later to explore the streets and shops of Thamel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Hotel transfer and rest
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through Thamel streets and surrounding areas
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport Thamel - Day 15
Departure from Kathmandu
Your trek is complete. Spend time at local shops picking up souvenirs for friends and family. A driver will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport at least three hours before your flight departure to get you home.
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport
- Airport assistance with departure
Optional Activities
- Last minute souvenir shopping
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport
