Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu

   • Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. 
   • You will also be given further instructions about the program. There are no planned activities for the day, so check into the hotel. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel.

2. Day 2: Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding (2652m/8699ft), Duration: 3 hours

   • Early morning transfer to the airport for Lukla flight. The flight to Lukla is a lifetime experience in itself. The airfield is under high elevation, and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about an exceptional 60 meters only. 
   • Then, you will trek to Phakding, surrounded by the green landscape of the Himalayan foothills with a view of the Kusum Kanguru peak. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

3. Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11283 ft), Duration: 6 hours

   • Following the Dudh Koshi River, we will be ascending through Himalayan pine and cedar forests to the celebrated village of Namche Bazaar. The village of Namche is a historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan traders exchanged salt, dried meat and textiles. Besides being a splendid destination to shop for traditional crafts, Namche also remains the central trading post in the Khumbu that attracts Himalayan and lowland merchants. 
   • You will spend two days at Namche for acclimatization, visiting local markets, and spending time with your team. 
   • On the hike, we can capture our first glimpses of Everest and neighbouring peaks. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

4. Day 4: Namche Bazaar and Everest View Hotel

   • This day is especially sectioned for acclimatization. We will hike to Syangboche Airport (3700m), supposed to be the highest airport in the world, then continue climbing to Everest View Hotel for great panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, the Tawache peak and many others. 
   • On the way back, we can also visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and the Everest Photo Gallery. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

5. Day 5: Trek to Tengboche (3860m/12660ft), Duration: 5 hours

   • The uniform and easy trail leads us towards the view of Mount Everest, descending deep into the Dudh Koshi Valley at Pungki Thanka. 
   • From this point on, it ascends along the right flank of the Dudh Kosi valley to the Tengboche Monastery (3860m). It is the spiritual center of the Khumbu. The climb is lengthy, but is more than adequately compensated by gorgeous views of Mount Ama Dablam and on a clear day, views of Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

6. Day 6: Trek to Dingboche (4410m/14464ft), Duration: 5 hours

   • Descending through a beautiful forest, we will cross the Imja Khola and trek through the village of Pangboche (3900m) with views of Mount Ama Dablam, Mount Lhotse and many other peaks.
   • The route continues through pastures to Dingboche, known as the ‘summer valley’. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

7. Day 7: Dingboche to Nagerjun (5100m/16728ft) and return, Duration: 6 hours

   • This would be your second acclimatization day that requires about 6 hours of trekking to an altitude of 5100m. After breakfast, you will ascend to Nagarjun (5100m), a hill located on the flanks of the Chhukung Valley directly above Dingboche.
   • The foot path becomes steep at times, resulting in a physically strenuous day. Ascending the hill could take up to 5 hours at altitude. From this altitude, there are good views of Lobuche East (6119m), Lobuche West (6145m), Taboche Peak (6367m), Thamserku (6608m), Kangtega (6685m) and Ama Dablam (6856m). On a clear day, you could even see Makalu, the world’s fifth highest mountain, including great views of the Pheriche Valley.
   • After a short rest, you will start the descent back to Dingboche and the walk at altitude takes about 2 hours. 
   • After lunch, we will take a well-deserved rest, as afternoon temperatures could drop rapidly as the sun sets over the mountain tops. You will also spend a second night in Dingboche. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

8. Day 8: Trek to Lobuche (4910m/16105ft), Duration: 5 hours

   • Today, we will trek along a broad valley floor to Dughla, passing the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche (4240 m). This Aid Post is staffed by western volunteer doctors and supported by the Himalayan Rescue Association, which offers treatment and consultation to trekkers. Continuing up the valley, we will be gaining altitude. 
   • We come out of the valley to descend to the yak pastures of Lobuche. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

9. Day 9: Trek to EBC (5364 m/17594 ft) and back to Gorak Shep (5181m/16994 ft), Duration: 8 hours

   • After a short climb through meadows, you can look down at the Khumbu glacier. Straight ahead is Kala Pattar – the best vantage point to view the entire south face of Mount Everest and the surrounding peaks. 
   • After a couple of hours, we will get to Gorak Shep and continue our journey to the Everest Base Camp. There is not much elevation gain, but there are a lot of ups and downs, and, combined with altitude, this can be an exhausting trek – but the journey is worth it. 
   • After approximately 3 hrs of hiking, you will arrive at the base camp and enjoy a magnificent view of the Khumbu glacier and icefall, where the Everest expeditions begin. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

10. Day 10: Hiking to Kaala Pattar (5545m/18188ft) - Gorakshep - Pheriche (4210m/13809 ft), Duration: 7 hours

    • The day starts with a hike up to Kala Pattar (5545m), the best viewpoint to witness Mount Everest, in all its glory and the spectacular Himalayan range. 
    • We then trek back to Gorak Shep, for breakfast and then descend to Pheriche. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

11. Day 11: Trek to Namche (3440m/11283 ft), Duration: 7 hours

    • Today, we will have an easy walk along the Imja Khola. 
    • After a short climb to Tengboche, descending to Pungki Thanka and completing the steep to Kyangjuma, we can follow the easier trail back to Namche. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

12. Day 12: Trek to Lukla (2800m/9184 ft), Duration: 7 hours

    • The trek continues along the Dudh Kosi River to the small mountain airstrip at Lukla, where you will catch your return flight to Kathmandu the next day. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

13. Day 13: Fly Back to Kathmandu

    • A 30-minute amazing scenic flight back to Kathmandu concludes your time in the mountains. Overnight at the hotel, breakfast included.

14. Day 14: Departure

    • Breakfast at the hotel, and approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight, you will taken to the airport for your departure.