Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
A staff member from Sherpa Expedition Teams will meet you at Kathmandu airport and drive you to your hotel in Thamel. You'll connect with your guide for a briefing about what the trek will involve and what to expect over the coming days.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Intrance, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
The flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hilary Airport at Lukla takes 30 to 40 minutes and offers nice views of the mountains. Once you land, you'll trek down to Phakding following the path beside the Dudh Koshi River where you'll spend your first night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Tenzing-Hilary Airport at Lukla
- Trek to Phakding
Landmarks Tenzing-Hilary Airport Dudh Koshi River - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
You'll walk along the Dudh Kosi River and cross several bridges as you pass through Toc-Toc, Benkar, and Monjo. At Monjo you reach the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. The terrain flattens out for a bit, then you climb steeply up to Namche Bazaar, which sits full of restaurants, shops, internet cafes and banks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Cross bridges over Dudh Kosi River
- Pass through villages of Toc-Toc, Benkar and Monjo
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 4
Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day)
This day focuses on acclimatization before going higher. Your guide can take you to Thame, Khunde, or around Namche Bazaar itself. If the timing works out, you might catch the weekly market on Friday evening or Saturday morning. The Tourist Visitor Center near the park headquarters has displays of old climbing gear and information about local plants and animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters
Optional Activities
- Trek to Thame
- Visit Khunde
- Explore Namche Bazaar
- Visit weekly market (Friday evening and Saturday morning)
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Tourist Visitor Center - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
You'll hike alongside the cold Dudh Kosi River as it drops down from the high peaks, moving steadily upward to Tengboche Village at 3,860m/12,664ft. The monastery here has a large Buddha statue, wall hangings, and Tibetan instruments on display. Later in the evening, the monks hold prayers at the monastery, and you can sit in on this quiet, reflective time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche Village
- Listen to evening prayer at Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Dudh Kosi River Tengboche Monastery - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
After leaving Tengboche, you'll head down to Debouche and cross a suspension bridge over the Imja Khola. From there it's on to Pangboche, then to Dingboche, a town with strong Sherpa culture. The views here include Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche
- Cross suspension bridge over Imja Khola river
- Pass through Pangboche
Landmarks Imja Khola River Pangboche Dingboche Mount Lhotse Island Peak Ama Dablam - Day 7
Dingboche (Acclimatization Day)
Another acclimatization day with the option to climb 400 meters up to Nangkartshang Gompa monastery, which sits on a ridge north of Dingboche. From there you can see Mt. Makalu (8,463m), the world's fifth highest mountain, and Ama Dablam. If you have energy left, continue to the summit at 5,090m before heading back down to sleep in Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Nangkartshang Gompa
Optional Activities
- Climb to summit of Nangkartshang (5,090m)
Landmarks Nangkartshang Gompa Mount Makalu Ama Dablam - Day 8
Dingboche to Chupki Lhara
You'll walk through Dughla Village then trek across rocky ground before tackling the steep moraine at the base of Khumbu Glacier. At Chupki Lhara you'll see prayer flags and stones honoring climbers who died on Everest, including Scott Fischer and Babu Chiri Sherpa. The peaks here are massive: Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal surround you on all sides.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Chupki Lhara
- Pass through Dughla Village
- Cross Khumbu Glacier moraine
Landmarks Dughla Village Khumbu Glacier Chupki Lhara Mount Khumbutse Mount Lingtren Mount Pumori - Day 9
Chupki Lhara to Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep
After passing Gorakshep Lake, you'll reach a memorial for Indian mountaineers who died on Everest. The air gets thin and breathing becomes harder, and the rocky terrain slows your pace. At Everest Base Camp you'll see hundreds of colorful tents set up by climbers waiting for weather windows. You can see Nuptse, Khumbutse and Pumori with their snowy peaks from here. After resting, you'll head back down to Gorakshep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Visit memorial for Indian mountaineers
Landmarks Gorakshep Lake Everest Base Camp Mount Nuptse Mount Khumbutse Mount Pumori 
- Day 10
Gorakshep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Early morning you'll head out in cold temperatures around -10 to -14°C/14 to 7°F, and winds make it feel colder. You're heading to Kala Patthar where Mt. Everest comes into view. From the summit you get 360-degree views with massive peaks like Lingtren, Khumbutse and Changtse visible to the east. Bring extra camera batteries to get good shots. You'll return to Pheriche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kala Patthar summit
- View Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mount Lingtren Mount Khumbutse Mount Changtse Mount Everest Pheriche - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Descending from Kala Patthar, you'll head down to Debouche then walk through rhododendron forest to reach Tengboche with its famous monastery and views of snow-covered peaks. Continuing down, you'll reach Phunki Thenga (3,250m/10,663ft) on the Imja Khola river banks, then pass through Sanasa before arriving back in Namche Bazaar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- Pass through Tengboche
- Visit Phunki Thenga
- Pass through Sanasa
Landmarks Debouche Tengboche Monastery Phunki Thenga Imja Khola River Sanasa Namche Bazaar - Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
The trek ends with your hike down to Lukla. You'll have time to walk around the village and nearby area, soaking in the sense of accomplishment from finishing this tough trek. An early 45-minute flight gets you back to Kathmandu before strong afternoon winds arrive. From the airport you'll transfer to your hotel with the evening free to walk through Thamel's crowded streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- 45-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla village
- Explore neighboring countryside
Landmarks Lukla Thamel - Day 13
Departure from Kathmandu
If you didn't fly back on the previous day, this morning you'll take the 45-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. You'll head to your hotel and have the evening open to walk around Thamel and explore its narrow, busy streets one last time.
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel district
Landmarks Thamel - Day 14
Final Departure
Your last day in Nepal. A representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams will help you get to the airport with enough time to spare, ideally arriving at least three hours before your flight leaves. Have a safe trip home, and you'll likely already be thinking about returning for another Himalayan adventure.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Intrance, 00:00 - 00:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer and departure assistance
