Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance, 00:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with excellent Nepalese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Pre-trip discussion with trek leader and team members
- Welcome dinner with Nepalese cuisine
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding
Kathmandu to Lukla to Phakding- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (40 minutes)
- Trek from Lukla through Cheplung village to Phakding
- View of Mt. Khumbila (18,900 ft) from Cheplung village
Landmarks Mt. Khumbila - Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Phakding to Namche Bazaar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine forest and Benkar valley
- Cross Dudh Koshi River and Everest National Park entrance at Monjo
- Cross suspension bridge and trek through Jorsale village
- Trek alongside Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers
- Steep ascent to Namche Bazaar with possible views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse
Landmarks Everest National Park Mt. Everest Mt. Lhotse Dudh Koshi River - Day 4
Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar
- Explore Namche Bazaar market and village
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Sagarmatha National Park for sunrise views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde
- Day hike to Khumjung village (12,401 ft) to explore Sherpa settlement and Khumjung Hillary School
- Explore traditional Sherpa life and local flora and fauna
Landmarks Sagarmatha National Park Mt. Everest Mt. Lhotse Mt. Nuptse Mt. Ama Dablam Khumjung Village Khumjung Hillary School - Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent to Dudh Koshi River
- Ascent through rhododendron forests to Tengboche
- Visit Tengboche Monastery, the largest monastery in the region
- Views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Tengboche Monastery Mt. Everest Mt. Ama Dablam - Day 6
Tengboche to Dingboche
Tengboche to Dingboche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forests with birch, conifers, and rhododendrons
- Views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam
- Pass through Devuche and Pangboche villages
- Visit Pangboche Monastery
- Trek through Imja Valley to Dingboche
Landmarks Mt. Everest Mt. Lhotse Mt. Ama Dablam Pangboche Monastery Imja River - Day 7
Dingboche
Dingboche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Dingboche
Optional Activities
- Day hike to Nagarjun Hill for views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache, and Ama Dablam
- Day hike to Chukkhung Valley for views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache, and Ama Dablam
Landmarks Mt. Everest Mt. Ama Dablam Mt. Imja Tse Mt. Makalu Mt. Lhotse - Day 8
Dingboche to Lobuche
Dingboche to Lobuche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Duglha at terminal moraine of Khumbu Glacier
- Climb to Chupki Lhara and visit memorials for Scott Fischer and Babu Chiri Sherpa
- Trek through Khumbu Glacier moraine
- Views of Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal
Landmarks Khumbu Glacier Mt. Khumbutse Mt. Lingtren Mt. Pumori - Day 9
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Everest Base Camp through Gorak Shep Lake
- Pass Indian army mountaineers' memorials
- Reach Everest Base Camp
- Views of Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori peaks from base camp
Optional Activities
- Optional sunset hike to Kala Patthar for panoramic mountain views
Landmarks Everest Base Camp Gorak Shep Lake Mt. Nuptse Mt. Khumbutse Mt. Pumori Kala Patthar - Day 10
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Kala Patthar
- 360-degree views of Mt. Everest and surrounding peaks from Kala Patthar
- Photography at Kala Patthar
Optional Activities
- Alternative: Early morning hike to Everest Base Camp for those who prefer (requires early breakfast and takes longer than Kala Patthar hike)
Landmarks Kala Patthar Mt. Everest Mt. Lingtren Mt. Khumbutse Mt. Changtse - Day 11
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar
Pheriche to Namche Bazaar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron and juniper forests
- Cross prayer-flag festooned bridge over Dudh Koshi River
- Trek through Dudh Koshi gorge with pine forests
- Potential wildlife viewing: pheasants and mountain goats
- Pass through Sansa with views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse
- Return to Namche Bazaar
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River Mt. Ama Dablam Mt. Thamserku Mt. Nuptse - Day 12
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Namche Bazaar to Lukla- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep descent trek to Lukla
- Cross suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi River and tributaries
- Trek through varied terrain from rocky to level sections
Landmarks Dudh Koshi River - Day 13
Lukla to Kathmandu
Lukla to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner celebrating successful trek completion)
Included Activities
- Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
- Rest and recovery time in Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner celebrating trek completion
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing and exploration of Kathmandu areas
- Day 14
Kathmandu to Airport
Kathmandu to Airport- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel
