Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Phakding
You'll fly from Kathmandu into the Khumbu region, landing at a high-altitude airstrip before trekking down to Phakding village in the Dudh Kosi river valley. This first day gets you oriented to the terrain and altitude, setting the foundation for what's ahead on the trek.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will pick you up from the hotel)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu
- Trek to Phakding (2610m)
Optional Activities
- Hire Sherpa porter (one porter for two people)
Landmarks Dudh Kosi River - Day 2
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
From Phakding, you trek through the Dudh Kosi valley crossing several suspension bridges as the path climbs higher. You'll pass through Jorsale where Sagarmatha National Park officially begins, then continue on to Namche Bazaar. The views of Mt. Everest start appearing as you get closer, though they're still distant at this stage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Dudh Kosi valley
- Cross suspension bridges
- Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Jorsale
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Dudh Kosi River Mt. Everest (Sagamartha) Jorsale Sagarmatha National Park Namche Bazaar - Day 3
Namche Bazaar to Pangboche
The route to Tengboche opens up with views of several major peaks including Ama Dablam and Lhotse Shar throughout the day. You'll stop for lunch at Tengboche itself, then visit the famous Tibetan Buddhist monastery there before heading to Pangboche to see the Gompa temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Buddhist monastery
- Pass Sagarmatha National Park office at Debouche
- Trek to Pangboche
- Visit Pangboche Gompa (temple)
Landmarks Ama Dablam Lhotse Shar Taboche Khangtega Thamserku Phunke Tenga Army Barrack Tengboche Buddhist Monastery Debouche Pangboche Gompa - Day 4
Pangboche to Thukla
You'll head out early tackling the stone steps that climb up from Pangboche. The path takes you through Pheriche and then on to Thukla where you'll spend the night. It's a challenging day with significant elevation gain as you move into higher altitude terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pheriche
- Trek to Thukla
Landmarks Pheriche Thukla - Day 5
Thukla to Everest Base Camp to Gorakshep
This is the big day. You trek from Thukla to Gorakshep for lunch, then push on to Everest Base Camp at 5364m/17,598ft. You'll see the Khumbu ice sheet and glacier up close, spend time looking around, possibly meet other climbers preparing for summit attempts, then head back down to Gorakshep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gorakshep
- Trek to Everest Base Camp (5364m)
- Trek around Khumbu ice sheet and glacier
- Descend to Gorakshep
Landmarks Gorakshep Everest Base Camp Nuptse Khumbu ice sheet Khumbu Glacier - Day 6
Gorakshep to Kalapathar to Pheriche
Start before sunrise to reach Kalapathar at 5550m/18,200ft for unobstructed views of Everest and the surrounding peaks. This is where those famous photographs of Everest come from. After spending time at the top, you descend back to Gorakshep for tea and something to eat, then continue downhill to Pheriche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Kalapathar (5550m)
- Trek down to Gorakshep
- Trek to Pheriche
Landmarks Kalapathar Gorakshep Mt. Everest (Sagamartha) Pheriche - Day 7
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
You trek from Pheriche back toward Tengboche, then descend to Phunkithanga before making your way to Namche Bazaar. This gives you a chance to reflect on the trek so far and enjoy the surrounding peaks one more time. At Namche you can check out the local bread shop, grab a drink at one of the bars, or just relax after all that climbing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tengboche
- Trek to Phunkithanga (3200m)
- Trek to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Tengboche Phunkithanga Namche Bazaar - Day 8
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
The trek from Namche Bazaar down to Lukla is mostly downhill with several flatter sections mixed in. You'll exit Sagarmatha National Park along the way. By evening you'll reach Lukla where you'll stay overnight before catching your flight out the next morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lukla
- Exit Sagarmatha National Park
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Lukla - Day 9
Lukla to Kathmandu
Your morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu takes about 30 minutes and offers a birds-eye view of numerous Himalayan peaks from the air. Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel, bringing your trek to a close.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Landmarks Himalayan Ranges Kathmandu
