Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will pick you up from the airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Short walk around Thamel area to experience local evening life
Landmarks Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Lukla (30-35 minutes)
- Trek to Phakding via Chheplung village with local settlements
- Crossing suspension bridges through dense forest
Landmarks Lukla Phakding Chheplung - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Phakding to Namche Bazaar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Bhote Koshi and Dudh Koshi rivers
- Cross Hillary Bridge
- First views of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8511m), Nuptse (7879m), Arna Dablam (6856m), and Taweche (6542m)
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Mount Everest Lhotse Nuptse Arna Dablam Taweche - Day 4
Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar
Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
- Optional light trekking for acclimatization
Optional Activities
- Visit Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center to learn about Everest ascents, Sherpa culture, and local flora and fauna
- Trek to Khumjung to visit well-known monastery housing a yeti scalp
- Visit Hillary School at Khumjung
- Explore Namche Bazaar lodges, tea shops, souvenir shops, ATMs, money exchangers, internet cafes, government offices, restaurants, and bakeries
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center Khumjung Monastery Hillary School Khumbila Kongde Thamserku - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche with views of Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Ama Dablam
- Wildlife viewing opportunities including musk deer, Himalayan Thar, and pheasants
- Visit monasteries and traverse villages on the route
Landmarks Tengboche Mount Everest Nuptse Lhotse Ama Dablam - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Tengboche to Dingboche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Somare (4010m) and Orsho villages
- Cross bridge toward Pheriche Village
- Final steep climb to Dingboche Village (4410m)
Landmarks Dingboche Somare Pheriche - Day 7
Acclimatization Day at Dingboche
Acclimatization Day at Dingboche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day at Dingboche
Optional Activities
- Trek up the valley to Chhukung (4730m) and Island Peak (Imja Tse)
- Trek to Bibir (4570m) for views of Taboche, Lhotse, and Nuptse
- Short trek (2-3 hours) to Nangkartshang Gompa
- Climb to Chukhung Ri (5550m) for views of Mt. Makalu (8485m), world's 5th highest mountain
Landmarks Chhukung Island Peak (Imja Tse) Nangkartshang Gompa Bibir Taboche Lhotse Nuptse Chukhung Ri Mount Makalu - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche East (Chupki Lhara)
Dingboche to Lobuche East (Chupki Lhara)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dughla Village
- Cross steep moraine at base of Khumbu Glacier
- Visit Chupki Lhara memorial
- Views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal
Landmarks Dughla Khumbu Glacier Chupki Lhara Memorial Khumbutse Lingtren Pumori Mahalangur Himal - Day 9
Lobuche East to Everest Base Camp and Gorakshep
Lobuche East to Everest Base Camp and Gorakshep- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Long trek (approximately 8 hours) to Everest Base Camp
- Walk over rocky paths viewing glacial ponds and icebergs
- Climb through meadows and moraine stone steps
- Time at Everest Base Camp
- Return trek to Gorakshep
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Gorakshep - Day 10
Gorakshep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Gorakshep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning ascent to Kala Patthar (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit Kala Patthar summit with prayer flags, cairns, stupa, and weather station
- Panoramic views of Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Taweche, Everest, and Kantega
- Descent to Pheriche
Landmarks Kala Patthar Pumori Nuptse Changtse Ama Dablam Taweche Mount Everest Kantega Pheriche - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through valleys and pasturelands to lower altitude
- Pass through Tengboche and Monjo valley
- Spectacular views of Amadablam
- Trek through rhododendron and juniper forests
- Wildlife viewing opportunities including colorful pheasants, mountain goats, snow leopards
Landmarks Pheriche Tengboche Monjo Lukla Ama Dablam - Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Namche Bazaar to Lukla- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep downhill trek to Lukla
- Pass Sherpa villages
- Cross Tenzing and Hillary suspension bridges
- Trek along Dudh Koshi River
- Pass through forests and small villages
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla Bazaar to shop for local items
Landmarks Lukla Tenzing and Hillary Suspension Bridge Dudh Koshi River - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu with Farewell Dinner
Lukla to Kathmandu with Farewell Dinner- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Nepalese cuisine farewell dinner with cultural dance show)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (approximately 35 minutes)
- Hotel transfer in Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner with cultural experience
Landmarks Lukla Kathmandu - Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop off you at the airport in Kathmandu. )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Kathmandu International Airport
Landmarks Kathmandu International Airport
