Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft)

   Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where our representative will warmly welcome you. Then, check in to the hotel. You have the rest of the day free to explore this historic and vibrant city.

   Overnight at the hotel.

   Meals: No

   3 * Accommodation

2. Day 2: Acclimatize in Kathmandu

   • After breakfast, we will depart the hotel for a full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, ''The City of Glory”. We will visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicentre of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance with ancient glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap and Kumari Ghar, home to the living goddess. 
   • Afterwards, we will visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, which is majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. 
   • We will proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple's courtyard, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River. 
   • Later, we will visit Boudhanath; a Buddhist Stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes, each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for the righteous behaviour of humanity and human prosperity. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Welcome Dinner.

   3 * Accommodation

3. Day 3: Fly to Lukla (2800m/9187ft); trek to Phakding (2610m/8563 ft) 4 Hrs

   • Take an early morning flight from Kathmandu International Airport to Lukla Airport and trek to Phakding. Descending above farmlands, we will pass through Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat, Sano, Thulo Gumela and shrines and monasteries of Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa with breathtaking views of sacred mountain Kumbila and sister summits Kusum Kanguru peaks.

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

4. Day 4: Trek to Namche (3420m/11221ft) 5-6 hours/1000m ascent, 100m descent

   • Heading for Namche Bazar, we will cross through the hamlet of Zamphute and Tok Tok to see dazzling Thamserku glistening in the sun that stays all the way with us in most of our trek. Passing through the scenic Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa and Monjo, we will reach Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff abutting the Dudhkoshi River.
   • Make way between the bluff to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO declared a world heritage site. 
   • Completing halfway to Namche Bazar, we will head for the second half of the march that is likely to take more time due to the steep climb at the end. Crossing through the last village of Jorsale, a steep stepped path will lead us to an amazing high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge and just before this bridge, the Dudhkoshi is met by its tributary, the Bhote Koshi. 
   • Beginning the final steps uphill slowly, we will reach heights of Namche from where we can have first look at Mt. Everest, peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge and finally, after about 1.5km/0.9mile, we will reach Namche Bazar. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5. Day 5: Acclimatize at Namche

   • To help our body better adapt to the high altitude, we can take short walks or climb a few hundred feet during the day to look in the villages, houses, terraced fields and snowy mountains of Kwangde, Khumbu peak, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru.
   • Attend the village’s big weekly event, the Saturday market, to have fun mingling with the crowds and watching men and women in traditional attire. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

6. Day 6: Trek to Phortse Thenga (3680m/12074ft) - 6 hours

   • Today, the trail climbs steeply out of the valley through the rhododendron forest. The juniper and large conifers start to appear as the elevation increases, making the trek beautiful in spring. The trail passes through Yak Kharka and summer settlements. The views of Khumbi La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

7. Day 7: Trek to Machhermo (4410m/14469ft) - 6 hours

   • The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kangtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descends to a river and again climbs steeply to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. 
   • Reach Machherma by early noon. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

8. Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4750m/15585ft) - 7 hours

   • Today, the trek takes us to one of our final destinations Gokyo. 
   • make this camp our base for 2 nights as we will have a couple of hiking and sightseeing trips around Gokyo. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

9. Day 9: Explore Around Gokyo

   • We will spend this day in Gokyo strolling around the lake and hike north to other sacred lakes before returning back to Gokyo for night stay. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

10. Day 10: Trek to Gokyo Ri (5360m/17586ft) & back to Gokyo - 6 hours

    • Start the climb early in the morning. The path to the peak crosses the stream at the north end of the village and climbs for two hours to a cat’s cradle of prayer flags at the top of the hill. From the summit, there are panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Taboche, with the Ngozumpa Glacier cutting across in front like a massive tear in the landscape. 
    • Walk down to Gokyo for the night stay. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Basic Guest House

11. Day 11: Trek to Dole (4090m/13419ft) - 6 hours

    • Following the same trail down, we will make a descent to Dole. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Basic Guest House

12. Day 12: Trek to Namche via Khumjung - 5 hours

    • Descend to Namche Bazaar via typical Sherpa village of Khumjung.
    • Leaving the mountains behind, our descent continues back to the town of Namche Bazaar. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Basic Guest House

13. Day 13: Trek to Lukla – 6 hours

    • Finally, we will return to Lukla following the Dudhkoshi River, where the trek ends. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Basic Guest House

14. Day 14: Fly back to Kathmandu

    • From Lukla Airport, we will fly back to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day which can be utilized by buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. 
    • In the evening, you will be invited to join the farewell reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

    3 * Accommodation

15. Day 15: Flyback Home or extend your holidays

    • If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at national parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc. 

    Meals: Breakfast