Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

   • Arrive at the airport and meet the guide. Afterwards, proceed to your hotel for check-in and refreshment.

   • Later in the evening, attend a small briefing on your trip ahead.

   Overnight at the hotel.

2. Day 2- Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation Day

   • After breakfast, embark on a guided tour to major historical, cultural and spiritual attractions of the valley, including World Heritage Sites.

   • Visit the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and the Buddhists shrine (Bouddha Nath).

   • Attend a short trip discussion with the mountain guide.

   Overnight at Hotel.

3. Day 3- Visit Lukla

   • After breakfast, take a flight to land on a steep mountain runway in the village of Lukla.

   • Head up for the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to Phakding.

   Overnight at Lodge.

4. Day 4 and 5- Stay at Namche Bazar

   • Catch a spectacular view of Mt. Thamserku as you trek through the settlements of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo before arriving at Sagarmatha National Park.

   • Climb through forests and bridges to reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers at the base of Mt. Everest. 

   • Hike to reach Namche Bazar, gateway to Mt. Everest. 

   Overnight at Lodge.

5. Day 6- Trek to Thame Gompa

   • After a hearty breakfast, move past Kongde Ri, Khumbi Yul La, and Kusum Kanguru.

   • Descend to Bhote Kosi to reach Thamel. Admire theviews of Teng Kangpoche and Kwangde.

    Overnight at Lodge.

6. Day 7- Trek to Khumjung

   • Trek down the Bhote Kosi Valley towards Namche and follow a quiet trail to Khumjung, a picturesque village. 

   • Visit the Hillary School. Head to the famous airstrip at Syangboche.

   Overnight at Lodge.

7. Day 8- Trek to Phortse

   • Hike to Phortse to enjoy the mesmerizing views of Phortse, Cholatse, Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kangtanga, among others.

   Overnight at Tea House.

8. Day 9- Trek to Pangboche

   • After a hearty breakfast, start with a short climb to reach Pangboche. Visit the Pangboche Gompa to see the foot impression of the legendary Lama Sangwa Dorje. 

   Overnight at Tea House.

9. Day 10- Trek to Tengboche

   • Hike down to join the Everest Base Camp main trail to Tengboche. Take in the view of the beautiful rhododendron bushes, pretty birds and superb mountain scenery.

   Overnight at a tea house.

10. Day 11- Trek to Namche

    • After a hearty breakfast, head down through hillsides to reach Namche.

    • Cover the trail to the Dudh Koshi gorge before arriving at Sansa, the major trail junction of this region.

    Overnight at a tea house.

11. Day 12- Trek to Lukla

    • Trek downhill to Lukla. Taste chang, local beer in the mountains, dance to Sherpa music, and reflect on a memorable trekking experience.

    Overnight at Tea House.

12. Day 13- Fly to Kathmandu

    • Board an early morning flight to Kathmandu. 

    Overnight in Hotel.

13. Day 14- Departure

    • Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home. You can also extend your stay to trek to other areas of Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Darjeeling or Sikkim.