Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll fly from Kathmandu to Lukla airport (2810m) on a 30-minute flight with views of hills, rivers, and mountains stretching below. After meeting your porter and having breakfast in Lukla, you'll trek northward through the Dudhkoshi valley for about 3 hours. The route takes you across suspension bridges and past Kusam Kanggru mountain before reaching the tribal village of Phakding (2620m) for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Wholesome breakfast at Lukla airport), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu (TIA) to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding via Dudhkoshi valley (approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Kusam Kanggru Dudhkoshi River - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The trek heads to Namche Bazaar, crossing the Dudhkoshi River five times on suspension bridges decorated with colorful Buddhist prayer flags. You'll climb through Jorsale (taking about 2.5 hours from there) and enter Sagarmatha National Park where permits get verified. On clear days, Mount Everest comes into view. The full hike takes 5-6 hours to reach Namche Bazaar, the main hub of the Khumbu region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar via Jorsale (approximately 5-6 hours)
- Cross Dudhkoshi River on suspension bridges (5 crossings)
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park and verify permits
Landmarks Dudhkoshi River Sagarmatha National Park Mount Everest - Day 3
Acclimatization Day
This is an acclimatization day to help your body adjust to the altitude. After breakfast, you'll climb for roughly an hour to Syangboche airstrip (3790m), then continue toward Khunde, passing century-old Chorten monuments. From there you'll head east to Khumjung for lunch, then slowly climb to Everest View Hotel for views. You'll descend back to Namche covering about 4-5 hours of walking. An optional monastery visit includes seeing the Yeti skull and the world's highest altitude bakery.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Nourishing breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Khumjung), Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization hike through Khunde and Khumjung villages
- Visit to Syangboche airstrip (approximately 1 hour climb)
- Visit to Everest View Hotel for mountain views
- Descent to Namche (approximately 4-5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit monastery to see Yeti skull
- Visit bakery at world's highest altitude
Landmarks Everest View Hotel Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Ama Dablam Khumbila - Day 4
Namche Bazaar to Dole
The trek goes above 4000m starting with a climb to a ridge top for views of Everest and Lhotse. You'll pass vendors selling Tibetan handwork along the main trail, then follow the upward path toward Mon La Pass and Phortse. The route goes steeply through rhododendron jungles to Tonga and Gyele (3960m), then continues to Dole with views of Khumbila and Tawache (6542m) for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phortse via Mon La Pass
- Visit old monasteries at Phortse
- Trek through rhododendron jungles
- Trek from Tonga and Gyele to Dole
Optional Activities
- Visit local powerhouse at Phortse
- Trek to Luri Peak
Landmarks Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Khumbila Tawache - Day 5
Dole to Machermo
You'll climb steadily along the valley as the air gets thinner and juniper forests take over the landscape. The walk passes through summer settlements and grazing lands with views of Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku. By around noon you'll reach Machermo (4410m) and spend the rest of the day exploring this location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dole to Machermo (steady climb approximately 4410m altitude)
Optional Activities
- Explore Machermo village
Landmarks Cho Oyu Kantega Thamserku - Day 6
Machermo to Gokyo
After breakfast you'll continue over the ridge with Cho Oyu rising ahead, then descend to see the Khantega gorge. Following the valley trail you'll reach Pangram (4390m), then descend to the riverside before climbing up to the glacial deposit of Ngozumpa glacier. After a higher ascent you'll arrive at Gokyo. Later you can visit and photograph the Fifth Lake before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machermo to Gokyo via Pangram
- Visit Fifth Lake (after lunch)
Landmarks Cho Oyu Khantega Gorge Ngozumpa Glacier Fifth Lake (Gokyo) 
- Day 7
Acclimatization and Gokyo Ri
Early morning you'll climb Gokyo Ri peak (5463m) for outstanding views of Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, and Makalu. Afterward you'll hike to the Fifth Lake where the mountain views are even better. You'll descend back to Gokyo for another night's rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Gokyo Ri (5463m) for mountain views
- Hike to Fifth Lake
Landmarks Gokyo Ri Mount Everest Cho Oyu Mount Lhotse Makalu Fifth Lake (Gokyo) - Day 8
Gokyo to Lungdeng
You'll climb uphill over grassy areas with steeper slopes toward the top, where the trek becomes complex and very steep. From the top there's a panorama of Rolwaling and Tengi Ragi Tau mountains with Rermo Pokhari Lake to the west, and Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Gyachung Kang, and Gokyo lakes to the east. After trekking through Dudh Pokhari lakes you'll descend through meadows toward Bhote Koshi Valley, possibly seeing yak caravans from Tibet heading to Lungdeng for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gokyo over alpine plateau to Lungdeng
- Trek through DudhPokhari lakes area
Landmarks Rolwaling Mountains Tengi Ragi Tau Mountains Rermo Pokhari Lake Mount Everest Mount Lhotse Makalu Gyachung Kang Bhote Koshi Valley - Day 9
Lungdeng to Thame
You'll hike to Thame (3800m) and visit the historic Thame monastery to experience Buddhist spiritual practices and Sherpa culture. The night here provides rest before the descent begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lungdeng to Thame
- Visit historic Thame monastery
Optional Activities
- Experience spiritual Buddhist practices
- Witness Sherpa culture
Landmarks Thame Monastery - Day 10
Thame to Namche Bazaar
The trek continues downward from Thame through Sherpa villages with the mountains fading into the backdrop. You'll walk down to Namche Bazaar, staying at a guest house overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thame to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 11
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
You'll trek downhill from Namche to Lukla, taking approximately 7 hours of walking. This day marks the end of time in Sagarmatha National Park as you complete the memorable walk down to Lukla airport, preparing for tomorrow's departure to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (approximately 7 hours downhill)
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park - Day 12
Lukla to Kathmandu
Early morning you'll catch the flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Try to get a seat on the right side for final views of the mountains. Once in Kathmandu you'll be escorted back to your hotel, wrapping up the Everest trekking adventure.
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Landmarks Mount Everest
