Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding via Cheplung village
- View of Mt. Khumbila (18,900 ft)
Landmarks Lukla Airport Mt. Khumbila Cheplung Phakding - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Phakding to Namche Bazaar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine forest and Benkar valley
- Cross Dudh Koshi River
- Pass Monjo entrance to Everest National Park
- Cross suspension bridge
- Steep ascent to Namche Bazaar
- Optional views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse
Landmarks Benkar Dudh Koshi River Chumoa Monjo Sagarmatha National Park Jorsale Bhote Koshi River Namche Bazaar Mount Everest Mount Lhotse - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
- Explore Namche Bazaar with guide
Optional Activities
- Day hike to Sagarmatha National Park for sunrise views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde
- Day hike to Khumjung village (12,401 ft) - Sherpa settlement
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Sagarmatha National Park Khumjung Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Mount Nuptse Ama Dablam Thamserku Kongde - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Phortse Tanga
Namche Bazaar to Phortse Tanga- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phortse Tanga
- Climb Khumjung hill and descent
- Visit chorten at 3,973 m
- Visit Mohang, birthplace of re-incarnated Lama of Rongbuk Monastery
Landmarks Khumjung Mt. Khumbila Dudh Koshi River Mohang Rongbuk Monastery Phortse Tanga - Day 6
Phortse Tanga to Machhermo
Phortse Tanga to Machhermo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phortse Tanga to Machhermo
- Walk through rhododendron forest
- Pass waterfall
- Pass through Tongba Village, Dhole, Labarma, and Luza villages
Landmarks Phortse Tanga Tongba Village Dhole Labarma Luza Machhermo Dudh Koshi River - Day 7
Machhermo to Gokyo
Machhermo to Gokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo
- Climb ridge for views of Kangtaiga and Cho Oyu
- Cross Ngazumpa Glacier terminal moraine
- Pass first lake - Longpongo (4,690 m)
- Pass second lake - Taboche Tsho
- Reach third lake - Dudh Pokhari and Gokyo village
- Explore around third lake after lunch
Landmarks Kangtaiga Cho Oyu Ngazumpa Glacier Longpongo Lake Taboche Tsho Dudh Pokhari (Third Lake) Gokyo - Day 8
Gokyo
Gokyo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Gokyo Ri peak
- Views of Cho Oyu, Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Makalu
- Trek to fourth lake - Thonak Tsho
Optional Activities
- Hike to fifth lake - Ngozumba Tsho with views of Ngozumba Glacier
Landmarks Gokyo Ri Gokyo Cho Oyu Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Mount Makalu Thonak Tsho (Fourth Lake) Ngozumba Tsho (Fifth Lake) Ngozumba Glacier - Day 9
Gokyo to Thagnak
Gokyo to Thagnak- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gokyo to Thagnak
- Trek through Ngazumpa Glacier
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gokyo Ri peak (if not completed Day 8) - views of Kusum Kanguru, Thamserku, Kangtega, Taboche, Cholatse, Makalu, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Changtse, and Pumori
Landmarks Gokyo Ri Gokyo Cholatse Ngazumpa Glacier Kusum Kanguru Thamserku Kangtega Taboche Mount Makalu Mount Lhotse Mount Nuptse Mount Everest Changtse Pumori Thagnak - Day 10
Thagnak to Dzongla
Thagnak to Dzongla- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thagnak to Dzongla
- Cross Cho La pass
- Traverse glacier on eastern side of pass
- Navigate through crevasses
- Views of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Lobuche, Baruntse mountains
Landmarks Cho La Pass Phedi Ama Dablam Cholatse Lobuche East Baruntse Dzongla Pheriche - Day 11
Dzongla to Lobuche
Dzongla to Lobuche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche
- Walk through grassy trails with Lobuche Peak views
Landmarks Dzongla Lobuche Peak Lobuche - Day 12
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp
- Pass Gorak Shep Lake
- View Indian army mountaineers' memorials
- Trek through rocky dunes, moraine, and streams
- Reach Everest Base Camp
- Views of Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori
Optional Activities
- Sunset visit to Kala Patthar instead of next day
Landmarks Gorak Shep Lake Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep Mount Nuptse Khumbuste Pumori Kala Patthar - Day 13
Gorak Shep to Pheriche
Gorak Shep to Pheriche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike with 360-degree views from Kala Patthar or Everest Base Camp hike (depending on group)
- Return and meet at Gorak Shep for lunch
- Descend to Pheriche in afternoon
Landmarks Gorak Shep Kala Patthar Mount Everest Everest Base Camp Lobuche Pheriche - Day 14
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- Cross prayer-flag bridge over Dudh Koshi River
- Trek through Dudh Koshi gorge and pine forests
- Pass through Sansa with views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse
Landmarks Pheriche Dudh Koshi River Sansa Ama Dablam Thamserku Mount Nuptse Namche Bazaar - Day 15
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Namche Bazaar to Lukla- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Cross suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River and tributaries
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Dudh Koshi River Lukla - Day 16
Lukla to Kathmandu
Lukla to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Kathmandu
- Explore other areas of Kathmandu
Landmarks Lukla Airport Kathmandu - Day 17
Kathmandu Departure
Kathmandu Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport
