Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival

   • Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

   Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

2. Day 2: Final preparation for trekking

   • Free day in Kathmandu to make the final preparations for your trek or do some exploring on your own. Please ask for this service with our airport representative upon arrival. We will be happy to arrange sightseeing tours of the valley for you if you desire.

   Overnight in Kathmandu.

   MEAL: Breakfast

3. Day 3: Fly to Lukla (9,383 ft.) and trek to Phakding (9,200 ft)

   • Early morning, transfer to airport for flight to Lukla. The airfield is on a slope, and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 195 feet! The flight into Lukla is a lifetime experience in itself. 

   • Meet with your sirdar and the rest of the crew.  You will need to identify your luggage which is to be made into loads, and the sirdar will load these onto pack animals or get it ready for your team of porters.  

   • After lunch, trek for a few hours along the Dudh Kosi river to the village of Phakding at 9200 ft.

   Overnight at Lodge.

   MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

4. Day 4: Trek Phakding - Namche (11,500 ft.)

   • The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park. There is an entrance station just beyond the village where trekking permits are checked.

   • Continue along the trail, crossing the Bhote Kosi River to begin the steep climb up to Namche Bazaar at 11,500 ft., the administrative center of the Sagarmatha National Park and the hub of Sherpa society.  Remember to look out for glimpses of Mt. Everest from the trail on the way to Everest.

   Overnight stay at a Lodge.

   MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

5. Day 5: Trek Namche - Thami (12,500 ft.)

   • Enjoy a moderately easy and beautiful walk to the village of Thame 12,500 feet., situated at an important junction along the old primary trade route to and from Tibet via the Nangpa La (pass). The trail leads west past a large array of prayer flags and Mani stones - some of them very picturesque.
   • After the village of Thromde, the trail descends to the river and makes a steep climb to Thame, about 4  hours from Namche.

   Overnight stay at Lodge.

   MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

6. Day 6: Trek Thami - Khumjung (14,430 ft.)

   • In the morning, visit Thame Monastery and then trek to the serene Sherpa village of Khunde and Khumjung.

   Overnight at Lodge.

   MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

7. Day 7: Trek Khumjung - Tengboche (12,500 ft.)

   • This morning the trail leads past the large Sherpa settlement of Khumjung and then descends deep into the Dudh Kosi Valley at Pungki Thanka. The trail then ascends the right flank of the Dudh Kosi valley to Thyangboche at 12500 feet, home to the famous Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual center of the Khumbu. The climb is long but more than adequately compensated by views of  Mt. Amadablam and, on clear days, views of Mt. Everest and its surrounding peaks.

   Overnight stay at the Lodge.

   MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

8. Day 8: Trek Tengboche - Dingboche (14,432 ft.)

   • Descend through a beautiful forest then cross the Imja Khola and trek through the village of Pangboche. The route continues through summer pastures to Dingboche.

   Overnight stay at the Lodge.

   MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

9. Day 9: Dingboche

   • This day will be spent acclimatizing. You can spend the day doing laundry, or you can take a short hike to Chukkung Valley. This valley is a summer pasture and contains a temporary settlement for herders of the Khumbu and is at 14,400 ft. The views from Chukkung and beyond are tremendous.

   Overnight stay at the Lodge.

   MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

10. Day 10: Trek Dingboche - Lobuje (16,170 ft.)

    • Trek along a broad valley floor to Dughla, leaving behind the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche 13,900 ft. A western volunteer doctor, supported by The Himalayan Rescue Association, is stationed here and offers treatment and consultation to trekkers.

    • Continue up the valley, gaining altitude. Come out of the valley to descend to the yak pastures at Lobuche.

    Overnight at Lodge.

    MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

11. Day 11: Trek Lobuje -Ghorakshep (16,942 ft.)

    • After a short climb through meadows, look down on the Khumbu Glacier. Straight ahead is Kalapattar - the best vantage point to view the entire south face of Mt. Everest and the surrounding peaks. Trek to Gorakshep and prepare for tomorrow's ascent of Kalapattar at 18,187 ft.

    • If the weather is good, just hike to Kala Patthar in the afternoon. You don't want to miss the opportunity since you won't know tomorrow's weather. If the weather is not good, then you may like to hike to Everest Base Camp. The Base Camp is usually used by expedition teams and you don't see the Everest from Base Camp.

    Overnight at Lodge in Gorakshep.

    MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

12. Day 12: Trek Ghorakshep-Kala Patthar-Lobuje (16,170 ft.)

    • This morning, those who can hike up Kala Patthar for unobstructed views of Everest and its surrounding peaks. Most of the famous photographs of Everest were taken from atop this "bump" on the landscape.

    • In the afternoon, retrace your steps to Lobuche.

    Overnight at lodge.

    MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

13. Day 13: Trek Lobuje - Tengboche (12,500 ft.)

    • Follow the main Khumbu Valley down to Pheriche, site of the Himalayan Rescue Association's Trekkers' Aid Post. 

    • Easy walk along the Imja Khola with a visit to the gompa at Pangboche, and then a short climb up to the Tengboche Monastery.

    Overnight stay at a Lodge.

    MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

14. Day 14: Trek Tengboche - Namche (11,500 ft.)

    • The trail descends steeply towards Pungki Thanka and another steep climb to Namche Bazaar.

    Overnight at a Lodge.

    MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

15. Day 15: Trek Namche - Lukla

    • Down along the gorge of the Dudh Kosi to the small mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return flight to Kathmandu. If weather permits, your trekking crew might prepare a farewell treat for you.

    Overnight Kathmandu.

    MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

16. Day 16: Lukla - Kathmandu

    • Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.

    • Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the hotel.

    Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

    MEAL: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

17. Day 17: Kathmandu

    • At leisure in Kathmandu. You may like to take an optional tour in and around Kathmandu.

    Overnight in Kathmandu.

    MEAL: Breakfast

18. Day 18: Departure

    • Transfer to the airport.

    MEAL: Breakfast