Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
- Start point
- Katti Rolls, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Pick up, 09:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Explore Lukla village
- Trek to Phakding via Dudh Kosi River and Ghat
Landmarks Lukla Airstrip Dudh Kosi River Ghat - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding through pine and rhododendron forest
- Cross Dudh Kosi at Benkar
- Pass through National Park entrance
- Trek to Jorsale
- Steep ascent to Namche Bazaar via suspension bridge
- Explore Namche Bazaar (afternoon free)
Optional Activities
- Shop for Tibetan artifacts in Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Benkar Monjo Jorsale Namche Bazaar Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Mount Nuptse Ama Dablam Taweche - Day 3
Acclimatization Day
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Namche Bazaar markets and town
- Hike to Hotel Everest View (optional)
- Visit ancient monastery in Khumjung
Optional Activities
- Hike over ridge to Hotel Everest View
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Hotel Everest View Khumjung Monastery - Day 4
Khumjung to Dole
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phortse Bridge with steep ascent
- Pass through yak-herding settlements at Tongba and Gyele
- Trek to Dole at 4084m
- Explore upper Dole Valley after lunch via high ridge
Optional Activities
- Explore the upper Dole Valley via high ridge
Landmarks Phortse Bridge Kantega Thamserku Ama Dablam Cho-Oyo Gyachung Kang Taweche Cholatse Tongba Gyele Dole - Day 5
Dole to Machhermo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dole Valley with initial climb
- Trek through Dudh Kosi valley to Luza
- Continue to Machhermo at 4465m
Optional Activities
- Excursion across rocky moraines to the base of Kyajo Ri and Machhermo Peak
Landmarks Luza Machhermo Kyajo Ri Machhermo Peak - Day 6
Machhermo to Gokyo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machhermo with steep climb
- Pass through Pangka
- Cross Ngozumpa Glacier (largest in Nepal)
- Pass Longponga lake
- Arrive at Gokyo at 4750m
- Optional: ascend ridgeline for views of Ngozumpa Glacier
Optional Activities
- Ascend ridgeline at back of Gokyo for glacier views
Landmarks Pangka Ngozumpa Glacier Longponga Gokyo Gokyo Lake - Day 7
Gokyo Peak Ascent
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early ascent of Gokyo Peak
- Views of four 8000m peaks from summit
- Views of Gokyo lakes and Ngozumpa Glacier
Optional Activities
- Follow lateral moraines of Ngozumpa Glacier past Kangchung Peak
- Climb ridge for views of Everest's North Face
Landmarks Gokyo Peak Mount Everest Cho-Oyo Mount Lhotse Mount Makalu Gyachung Kang Cholatse Taweche Kangchung Gokyo Lake Ngozumpa Glacier Kangchung Peak - Day 8
Gokyo to Dole
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend from Gokyo to second lake
- Trek through scenic trails north of Gokyo with Everest and Lhotse views
- Pass traders selling Tibetan handicrafts
- Cross Mon La pass
- Trek through rhododendron and birch forests to Dole
Landmarks Gokyo Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Mon La Phortse Tenga Dole - Day 9
Dole to Namche Bazaar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend through juniper, rhododendron, and fir forests to Phunkitenga
- Cross Dudh Kosi
- Ascend to Trashinga
- Trek through Shanasa
- Gradual walk to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Phunkitenga Trashinga Shanasa Namche Bazaar - Day 10
Farewell Celebration
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner party)
Included Activities
- Final trek along valley to Lukla airstrip
- Farewell dinner party
- Evening celebration with Chhang and Sherpa dance
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla village
- Take a hot shower
Landmarks Namche Bazaar Lukla Airstrip - Day 11
Lukla to Kathmandu
- End point
- Immigration (Departures), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop off, 05:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Landmarks Lukla Airstrip Kathmandu
