Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

   We will pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel. In the evening, we enjoy a welcome dinner with the team.

2. Day 2: City tour of Kathmandu

   We visit the Boudhanath (one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu), the Pashupatinath, and the Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple). After the tour, we have a team dinner and prepare for an early morning flight to Lukla.

3. Day 3: Flight to Lukla (2,804m) | Short Trek to Phakding (2610m)

   We will take a 30min flight to Lukla early in the morning, where you will first glimpse the mountains. Porters will be introduced at the airport. Then, after breakfast, we will trek towards Phakding through the Dudh Kosi Valley crossing a few local-style suspension bridges. You will admire the mountains and the green valley, colourful prayer flags and stacks of Mani stones on the way. After this 2-3 hour trek, you will have the rest of the day to explore the village in Phakding.

4. Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

   We will head towards Namche Bazaar. After a short leisurely hike across several suspension bridges, we will climb to the Sagarmatha National Park entrance, where they will check permits. Then we will climb for 2-3 hours to Namche. There will be two viewing spots to get your first view at Mount Everest.

5. Day 5: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazzar (3,440m)

   ‘Climb high, sleep low’ is the motto to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness. Most trekkers show the first sign of AMS in or near Namche. Therefore, the day will be spent hiking up and returning for the night to acclimate. You will ascend to Syangboche airstrip and then to Khunde Village, passing several Chortens. In a monastery lies the purported Yeti Scalp. Climbing further to Everest View Hotel, you will enjoy a 360-degree view of the amazing peaks, including Mount Everest. Then, we will go back to Namche Bazaar.

6. Day 6: Trek to Tengboche (3,790m)

   Let’s go for an up-and-down path to Tengboche with an excellent view of peaks like Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse and Kwangde. We will pass the village of Sanasa, then the trail will drop down towards Phunki Thanga and climb up sharply to Tengboche. The climb will pass through the forest of rhododendron, pine, fir, magnolia and birch that starts to thin out as the famous Tengboche monastery comes to view. The area comprises a few lodges, a bakery and the monastery. This is the best place for a panoramic view of the peaks named earlier.

7. Day 7: Tyangboche - Digboche (4410M)

   In the morning, the downhill forest was the same as the day before yesterday. Luckily, wild pheasants appeared, crossed the Imja Khola River, accompanied by the holy mountain Ama Dablam along the way, and arrived at Panboche at 3930m. In the afternoon, climb to the river's upper reaches and pass through the glacier area to arrive at Digboche 4410M for the night.

8. Day 8: Day trip to Nagarjun (5000m) and back to Dingboche

   A 500m climb will take us to Nagarjun Peak at 5000m altitude. You will enjoy some good views of the mountains, including Mt. Makalu, the 5th highest mountain in the world. This hike usually helps with acclimatization. There are chances to see snow leopards on this 3-4 hour hike. Once you arrive, you will admire the view from the top and descend down to Dinboche.

9. Day 9: Trek to Lobuche (4,950m)

   The gradual climb to Lobuche will be pleasant as we get closer and closer to the snow-clad giants. After a 45-60min hike, we will reach Thukla. There, we will stop for food and continue to a flat area where several memorials dedicated to the climbers who died on Everest are erected. Then, we will climb out of the valley and descend to the yak pastures at Lobuche.

10. Day 10: Trek to Gorakshep (5160m) | Hike to EBC (5,545m)

    We will pack light for a 2-2.5 hour trek to Gorakshep composed of easy and hard parts. The path winds between boulders and will be rocky and slippery, but then you will be surrounded by huge mountains. You will see the highest glacier (Khumbu) along the way. After reaching Gorakshep, we will check into a lodge, eat something and head to EBC. Another 1-2 hour hike along Khumbu glacier will bring us to the base camp. The yellow tents of the climbers will become visible as we reach EBC. Then, you might look around, take pictures, and write your name on the boulders before returning to Gorakshep.

11. Day 11: Climb Kalapathar (5400m) | Trek Down to Dzongla (4830m)

    The highest altitude of this trip, Pumo Ri's southeast small peak - Kalapathar 5550m. It is hard to climb to the top, but the view will make you admire the trip. You can hear the creaking sound of the surrounding glaciers, and you can see the mountains in the Khumbu area-Pumo Ri, Nuptse, Zhangzifeng, Ama Dablam, Taweche, Kantega and Pearl Feng. Can you not be moved? Then go down the mountain, walk shortly after Lobuche to the Chola Pass, and stay overnight at Dzongla.

12. Day 12: Cross highs pass Chola Pass (5330m) | trek to Tangnag (4700m)

    Today is the only part of the itinerary that needs to be climbed. Carefully climb the 5330m Chola Pass, and then it is a steep downhill to the Black Stone Formation area, and rest at Tangnag.

13. Day 13: Trek to Gokyo 4790m | climb Gokyo Ri Peak 5357m

    In the morning, continue to pass the longest Ngozumba glacier in Nepal. After eating lunch in Gokyo, proceed lightly to Gokyo Ri to overlook the beautiful mountain lake, Ngozumba glacier and watch the peaks (Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu) Cho Oyu and other 8,000-meter giant peaks). Overnight at Gkyo

14. Day 14: Trek to Machhermo (4470m)-Dhole (4110m)–Phortse Tenga(3680m )

    Today, we will go down the Gokyo Lake District and have lunch at Dhole via Machhermo. After a short break, descend along the Dudh Koshi valley to Phortse Tenga for an overnight stay.

15. Day 15: Trek to Khumjung (3780m) | Namche Bazar (3440m)

    Today we went to Khumjung, another big mountain town at 3780m. After arriving, we had lunch and returned to Namche in the afternoon to formally bid farewell to the mountains of Mount Everest.

16. Day 16: Trek to Lukla

    We will go for a 6 to 7-hour walk back to Lukla to spend the night. This will be your last day in the mountains, so it will be a good time to relax, enjoy and celebrate your success.  

17. Day 17: Early flight to Kathmandu

    We will take an early flight back to Kathmandu on this final day. Sitting on the plane's right side, you can take a last look at the mountains. We will say farewell once we arrive in Kathmandu. May you enjoy the rest of your stay in Nepal!  

18. Day 18: Depart Kathmandu for home

    Send to you Tribhuwan international airport (TIA)