Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
- Start point
- Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (World Himalayan Destination Pvt Ltd, 06:00 - 05:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali Restaurant with authentic Nepali cuisine and brief cultural program)
- Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Durbar Square
- Visit Pashupatinath temple
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Bouddhanath shrine
Landmarks Durbar Square Pashupatinath Swayambhunath Bouddhanath - Day 3
Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding (3-4 hours)
Landmarks Mt. Khumbila - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (5-6 hours)
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Everest National Park Mt. Everest Mt. Lhotse 
- Day 5
Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Namche Bazaar market and village
Optional Activities
- Hike to Sagarmatha National Park viewpoint for sunrise views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde
- Day hike to Khumjung village (12,401 ft) with Sherpa settlement and Khumjung Hillary School
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Khumjung Khumjung Hillary School 
- Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga (5-6 hours)
Landmarks Mt. Khumbila Mohang Rongbuk Monastery - Day 7
Phortse Thanga to Machhermo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phortse Thanga to Machhermo (4-5 hours)
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River - Day 8
Machhermo to Gokyo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo (4-5 hours)
- Explore area around third lake (Dudh Pokhari) after lunch
Landmarks Ngazumpa Glacier Longpongo Lake Taboche Tsho Lake Dudh Pokhari Lake Cho Oyu - Day 9
Optional Hike to 5th Lake
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Rest and acclimatize in Gokyo Valley
- Hike to 4th lake (Thonak Tsho)
- Hike to 5th lake (Ngozumba Tsho)
- Climb Scoundrel's Viewpoint for panoramic mountain views including Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu mountains and views of Cho Oyu base camp
- View Ngozumba Glacier (world's largest glacier)
Landmarks Thonak Tsho Lake Ngozumba Tsho Lake Scoundrel's Viewpoint Ngozumba Glacier Cho Oyu Base Camp - Day 10
Gokyo to Thagnak
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gokyo to Thagnak (4-5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Climb Gokyo Ri (if not completed on Day 9) for panoramic views of surrounding mountains and Gokyo village
Landmarks Gokyo Ri Ngazumpa Glacier - Day 11
Thagnak to Cho La Pass to Dzongla
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thagnak to Dzongla via Cho La pass (7-8 hours)
Landmarks Cho La Pass Ama Dablam Cholatse Lobuche East Baruntse - Day 12
Dzongla to Lobuche
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dzongla to Lobuche (2-3 hours)
Landmarks Lobuche Peak - Day 13
Lobuche to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorak Shep (6-7 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kala Patthar for sunset views (instead of next day) - sunset views from Kala Patthar more impressive than sunrise
Landmarks Gorak Shep Lake Everest Base Camp Nuptse Khumbuste Pumori 
- Day 14
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and return (7-8 hours)
- Descent to Pheriche
Optional Activities
- Visit Everest Base Camp today (alternative for those not visiting on Day 13)
Landmarks Kala Patthar Lingtren Khumbutse Changtse Mt. Everest - Day 15
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar (6-7 hours)
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Sansa Ama Dablam Thamserku Nuptse - Day 16
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (6-7 hours)
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River - Day 17
Fly to Kathmandu
- End point
- Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (World Himalayan Destination Pvt Ltd, 08:00 - 02:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic flight Lukla to Kathmandu
