Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport you will be received by a representative and transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you can either take rest or spend your time exploring the city.
Day 2: Trek Preparation day in Kathmandu
Meeting with the guide for briefing and check list all the trekking gears or buy required gears.
Day 3: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2652 m/8700 ft); Trek
Early Morning 40 minutes scenic and adventurous flight to Lukla (2800 m). On Arrival, trek 3 to 4 hours to Phakding through the village of Lukla. Stay overnight at Phakding.
Day 4: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11284 ft); Trek (5-6) Hrs.
We trek 5 to 6 hours towards Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest. Walking through a beautiful alpine forest, the trial lead us along the Dudh Koshi River through suspension bridge, also known as Hillary suspension bridge. Majestic view of Mt. Thamserku (6618 m) comes in front of our sight. It is the main trade center of this region. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.
Day 5: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar.
On this day, we will walk around the Namche village, hike to Khumjung, and acclimatize ourselves for further trek. Little sightseeing stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3870 m/12,694ft); Trek (6-7) Hrs.
We trek 6-7 hours towards Tengboche village exploring famous Tengboche monastery, the biggest monastery of this region. From here, we can see the panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. We will observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. Overnight at the Hotel in Tengboche.
Day 7: Tengboche – Dingboche (4360 m/14300 ft); Trek (6-7) Hrs.
We will continue our trial and walk downhill to Deboche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. The trek continues passing through the upper Pangboche trail and exploring the Pangboche Monastery. We continue our walk to Dingboche via Imja Valley and Lobuche River. From here, we can view world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Ovenight at the Hotel in Dingboche.
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Day 8: Dingboche- Lobuche (4940 m/16207 ft); Trek (6-7) Hrs.
Today we trek to Lobuche through the Pheriche valley along the Himalayan trail heading towards the famous base camp of the world’s highest peak exploring the breath taking magnificent view of the mountains. From here, we can see the rising Ama Dablam. Overnight at the Hotel in Lobuche.
Day 9: Lobuche – Gorak Shep [5170 m/16961 ft] – Everest Base Camp [5364m/17594 ft] – Gorak Shep; Trek (6-7) Hrs.
Today we trek to Gorak Shep, the last stop before Everest Base Camp. Get breathtaking views of the dome of Pumo Ri. Marvel at the towering peaks of Nuptse. Behind it is Everest (29,641 feet/8,848 meters). Descend back to Gorakshep (5,140 meters/17,219 feet) for an overnight stay in a teahouse.
Day 10: Gorak Shep – Kala Patthar – Pheriche [4280 m/14070 ft]; Trek (7-8) Hrs.
We enjoy an early morning hike to an excellent viewpoint of the Everest region, with panoramic vistas of the front of Mt. Everest and Pumo-Ri along with other mighty Himalayan peaks. Trek back down to the village of Phiriche.
Overnight stay at a teahouse.
Day 11: Pheriche – Pangboche – Tengboche – Namche Bazaar (3440 m/11280 ft); Trek (6-7) Hrs.
We Trek to Namche Bazaar Via Pangboche and Tengboche. While following the path down from Dingbouche, crossing an exciting bridge with the boiling, roaring Imja Khola beneath the feet. A gradual trail takes us to the village of Lower Pangboche. We are now in the heart of the Khumbu, with spectacular views across to Ama Dablam. We continue our trial through the rhododendron forest to Tengbouche, there we can find the Tengbouche monastery in the middle of the incredible Himalayas. Overnight stay at Namche Bazaar.
Day 12: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2800 m/9186 ft); Trek (6-7) Hrs.
We continue the trek to the tiny village of Monjo in the Dudh Koshi river valley just before the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park, a protected area and important bird sanctuary. After crossing the suspension bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi and its tributaries, the trail becomes more level and natural. By today, you will start to be warmed up by the light breeze. Walk through the Sherpa villages noticing their impressive faith in
Buddhism through the lovely prayer stones and prayer flags. We end our trek at Lukla, the starting point of our adventure. We celebrate the end of our trek at a local teahouse and make an overnight stay there.
Day 13: Lukla – Kathmandu
This morning we will fly back Kathmandu. It takes us 25 to 30 minutes to reach Kathmandu. We enjoy panoramic mountain views on the early morning flight back to Kathmandu. We will have spare time to explore Kathmandu and simply chill out. We will spend a night in Kathmandu valley.
Day 14: Kathmandu: Rest day in Kathmandu
In this day, we take rest in Kathmandu. In addition, on request we can arrange Kathmandu
sightseeing on this day. We will leave you free for your personal activities and shopping of
souvenir items.
Day 15: Final Departure
On this day, according to your flight schedule, we will take you to the Airport for final see off.