Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and get transferred to your hotel. Later this evening, meet your tour leader for a welcome dinner where you'll try authentic Nepalese cuisine and learn about the country's food traditions and culture.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main exit gate, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic Nepalese cuisine welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with cultural introduction to Nepalese society
- Pre-trip meeting with tour and trekking guide at hotel
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll have a private vehicle and guide take you through Kathmandu's main religious sites. The day includes the Monkey Temple (Swyambhunath Stupa), Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square. The afternoon and evening are yours to wander the markets and try local Nepali food.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site)
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Shopping in local markets
- Tasting different Nepali cuisine in local eateries
Landmarks Swyambhunath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Patan Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
You'll fly 30 minutes from Kathmandu to Lukla at 2,800m and meet your trekking crew. From there, a gradual one-hour descent takes you through mountain scenery and Cheplung village with views of Mt. Khumbila. You'll then walk to Phakding for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- Trek from Lukla to Phakding (approximately 1 hour descent from Lukla, passing Cheplung village)
Landmarks Mt. Khumbila - Day 4
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
After breakfast, trek through pine forests along the Benkar Valley. You'll cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, pass through Chumoa and Monjo (Everest National Park entrance), and cross more bridges near Jorsale. A steep climb brings you to Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar via Benkar Valley, crossing Dudh Koshi River
- Pass through Monjo (entrance to Everest National Park)
- Cross multiple suspension bridges
Landmarks Everest National Park 
- Day 5
Namche Bazaar
Today you'll stay in Namche Bazaar to rest and explore. The town has ATMs, internet access, shops, and a colorful market. You can visit the Sherpa Culture Museum to learn about Himalayan traditions, or take a day hike to nearby Khumjung village to see traditional Sherpa life and get views of Mount Everest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Namche Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Visit Sherpa Culture Museum
- Day hike to Khumjung village (12,401 ft)
Landmarks Sherpa Culture Museum Khumjung village - Day 6
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Trek at a steady pace from Namche Bazaar through rhododendron forests and small villages. The trail offers some of the best views of the trek, showing Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. You'll descend to the Dudh Kosh River and reach Tengboche, where the large monastery sits with spectacular peak views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche through rhododendron forests
- Visit Tengboche Monastery
Landmarks Tengboche Monastery Mount Everest Lhotse Nuptse Ama Dablam - Day 7
Tengboche to Dingboche
You'll walk through birch and conifer forests with views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. The trail goes down to Debuche, crosses the Imja River, continues through Pangboche toward the Imja Valley and Lobuche River, then climbs up to Dingboche.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche via Debuche and Pangboche
Landmarks Pangboche - Day 8
Dingboche
This is your rest day at Dingboche, over 4,000m high, so your body can adjust to the altitude. Check out the village with its stone-walled fields of barley, buckwheat, and potatoes. You can visit local restaurants and shops, or take day hikes to Nagarjun Hill or Chukkhung Valley for views of Makalu and other peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Dingboche
Optional Activities
- Day hike to Nagarjun Hill
- Day hike to Chukkhung Valley
- Explore local restaurants, bakeries, and shops
Landmarks Nagarjun Hill Chukkhung Valley Makalu - Day 9
Dingboche to Lobuche
Trek from Dingboche toward Lobuche, your last stop before Everest Base Camp. You'll gradually climb to Duglha at the Khumbu Glacier's edge, then steeply climb to Chupki Lhara. The route crosses the Khumbu moraine where you'll see Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and other peaks, then eases down the valley to Lobuche.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche via Duglha and Chupki Lhara
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier - Day 10
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
Today you reach Everest Base Camp, the main goal of your trek. You'll walk through Gorak Shep Lake village and continue across rocky dunes, moraine, and streams. The thin air makes walking harder, but reaching base camp lets you celebrate your achievement and photograph Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori. Return to Gorak Shep to sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gorak Shep Lake
- Trek from Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep Lake 
- Day 11
Gorak Shep to Kalapathar to Pheriche
Head to Kalapathar for the highest point and best views of your entire journey. You'll start before dawn in darkness and extreme cold (10 to 14 degrees below zero Fahrenheit). From Kalapathar, you get a 360-degree panorama of the mountains with Everest as the centerpiece. After photos, trek back down to Pheriche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Gorak Shep to Kalapathar
- Trek from Kalapathar to Pheriche
Landmarks Kalapathar - Day 12
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Trek downhill from Pheriche back to Namche Bazaar, walking through rhododendron and juniper forests. You might see colorful pheasants and mountain goats along the familiar route. Pass through Tengboche before arriving back at Namche Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
- Day 13
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Trek downhill toward Lukla after breakfast. The steep, rocky terrain is tough on your legs, but after crossing bridges over the Dudh Koshi River, the path levels out and becomes easier. Once in Lukla, take time to rest and reflect on the past two weeks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
- Day 14
Lukla to Kathmandu
Catch an early flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for shopping and picking up souvenirs in Kathmandu. This evening, you'll have a farewell dinner to celebrate finishing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with cultural show)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner with cultural show
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Kathmandu
- Day 15
Kathmandu
Tour representatives will take you to Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu at your flight departure time. It's time to head home after two weeks in the Himalayas.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance Gate, 00:00 - 23:55)
