Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll get picked up at Kathmandu airport and driven to your hotel in Thamel, the main tourist area. After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to walk around the narrow streets, do some shopping, and get a feel for the city before the trek starts.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport pick up by private car, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore and shopping in Thamel's winding narrow streets
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Early morning flight from Kathmandu gets you to Tenzing-Hilary Airport in Lukla. From there you trek along the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding, moving through mountain trails with views of the Himalayan peaks around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic flight to Tenzing-Hilary Airport at Lukla
- Trek to Phakding along the banks of the Dudh Koshi River
- Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
This is a relatively straightforward day crossing several bridges over the Dudh Kosi River and passing through villages like Toc-Toc, Benkar, and Monjo. You'll reach the Sagarmatha National Park entrance, then face a steep climb up to Namche Bazaar, a busy mountain town full of restaurants, hotels, and shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through villages of Toc-Toc, Benkar, and Monjo
- Entry to Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park - Day 4
Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar
You stay in Namche Bazaar today to let your body adjust to the altitude. Choose between trekking to Thame or Khunde, checking out the weekly market (Friday evening through Saturday morning), or visiting the Tourist Visitor Center to read up on Everest climbing history and the local environment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization activities in Namche Bazaar area
Optional Activities
- Trek to Thame
- Trek to Khunde
- Explore Namche Bazaar weekly market
- Visit Tourist Visitor Center near Sagarmatha National Park headquarters
Landmarks Namche Bazaar - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Follow the Dudh Kosi River as it rushes downhill while you gradually climb toward Tengboche Village at 3,860 meters/12,664 feet. This Buddhist monastery village has decorative wall hangings, a 6-meter Buddha statue, Tibetan instruments, and colorful lama robes. By evening, you can watch monks doing their meditative prayers at the monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Dudh Kosi River to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Monastery and evening prayer session
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
You trek through Somare and Orsho at 4,010 meters/13,156 feet on a moderate day. The trail splits toward Pheriche Village, then you cross a bridge and tackle a steep final climb to Dingboche Village at 4,410 meters/14,469 feet where lodges have rooms available. The higher altitude makes this trek harder physically.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Somare and Orsho villages to Dingboche
- Day 7
Acclimatization Day in Dingboche
Another acclimatization day at higher altitude. Climb 400 meters up to Nangkartshang Gompa sitting on a ridge north of Dingboche for great views of Mt. Makalu and Mt. Ama Dablam. If you're up for it, you can reach the summit at Nangkartshang (5,090 meters/16,699 feet).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization trek to Nangkartshang Gompa
Optional Activities
- Climb to Nangkartshang summit (5,090m) if energy permits
Landmarks Mt. Makalu Mt. Ama Dablam Nangkartshang Gompa - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche East (Chupki Lhara)
Head toward Dughla Village, then cross a steep moraine covered with boulders at the base of the Khumbu Glacier. Keep climbing to Chupki Lhara, a memorial site with prayer flags honoring climbers Scott Fischer and Babu Chiri Sherpa. You'll see spectacular views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal surrounding you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chupki Lhara memorial site
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier Chupki Lhara Memorial Mt. Pumori - Day 9
Lobuche East to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
The trek is reaching its peak now. Pass Gorak Shep Lake and a memorial for Indian mountaineers who died on Everest. The air gets thinner and walking becomes harder as you go over rocks, moraine, and streams to reach Everest Base Camp. You'll see colorful mountaineering tents and clear views of Nuptse, Khumbutse, and Pumori before heading down to Gorak Shep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp
- Visit Indian mountaineers memorial
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep Lake Mt. Nuptse - Day 10
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Rise before dawn for the trek to Kala Patthar in temperatures around -10 to -14°C/-14 to 7°F with strong winds. Watch sunrise light up peaks like Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, and Mt. Everest. From the 5,545-meter/18,192-foot summit, you get 360-degree views with Everest right in front of you. After taking it all in, you descend to Pheriche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pre-dawn trek to Kala Patthar summit
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mt. Everest - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Start going down through a rhododendron forest to Debouche, then continue to Tengboche with its famous Buddhist monastery and mountain views. Keep descending to Phunki Thenga on the Imja Khola river banks, pass through Sanasa, and return to Namche Bazaar where you'll sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Debouche
- Visit Tengboche monastery
- Descent to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Phunki Thenga - Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Your last day of trekking takes you back down to Phakding. You'll reach Lukla with time to check out the village and the area around it. This is when you can look back on what you've done, go through your photos, and celebrate finishing this tough trek. You've earned a break and maybe some celebratory drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar back to Lukla
Optional Activities
- Explore Lukla village and nearby countryside
- Relaxation and celebration activities
- Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
Get up early to catch your flight back to Kathmandu. You'll see the mountains from a different angle now, with fresh appreciation for the Himalayan range you just walked through. Once you land in Kathmandu, spend time grabbing last-minute souvenirs or catching up with people before your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Last-minute souvenir shopping in Kathmandu
- Meet up with friends
- Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
A Sherpa Expedition & Trekking representative will get you to the airport three hours before your international flight leaves. You'll say goodbye to Nepal with memories of the Himalayan mountains and the accomplishment of finishing this remarkable trek.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport drop by private car, 00:00 - 23:00)
