• Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our office representative will receive you and drop you at the hotel.
• You can spend the evening strolling the vibrant markets in Thamel.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.

• Today our experienced guide takes you around Kathmandu valley for a sightseeing tour in a private van.
• The tour includes a visit to some of the UNESCO enlisted world’s heritage sites in Kathmandu.
• Starting with Swayambhunath Temple, you go on to visit Pashupatinath Temple, from where you proceed towards Boudhanath Stupa.
• You can try local delicacies by taking the recommendation from the local guide.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.

• From Kathmandu, we will leave for a 40-minute scenic flight to Lukla. Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla is one of the most thrilling airports in the world for its location.
• On reaching Lukla, meeting with a guide and porters, then we slowly head towards Phakding passing through forest trails, villages, and agricultural fields.
• After walking for 3-4 hours, we reach Phakding which lies on the bank of Dudh Koshi River.

Overnight at a lodge in Phakding.

• The walk from Phakding to Namche Bazaar takes about 5-6 hours.
• Trekking alongside Bhote Koshi River, we cross several bridges and gorges and also enter Sagarmatha National Park.
• Namche Bazaar, also known as the Gateway to Everest, is a hub for Sherpa traders and has many shops, hotels, lodges, internet cafes, and bakeries.
• A stunning panorama of Everest (8848.86m) awaits us in Namche.

Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

• To acclimatize to the altitude and the weather, we will rest at Namche Bazaar for the day.
• However, we will hike up to Everest View Hotel, where breathtaking views of Mt Everest (8848.86m), Lhotse (8516m), Nuptse (7861m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6623m), Kangtega (6782m), Taboche (6542m), and Cholatse (6440m) among others.
• We then hike back to Namche and visit the Sherpa Museum.

Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

• A 4-5 hour walk from Namche Bazaar will take us to Tengboche.
• The trail first follows Dudh Koshi River upstream to reach the confluence of Dudh Koshi River and Imja Khola and then continues to follow Imja Khola upstream to arrive in Tengboche.
• In the evening, we visit Tengboche Monastery, which is the largest and the most sacred monastery in the entire Khumbu region.
• The captivating views of the mountains peeking gloriously from behind the tranquil monastery allow us to relax despite the tough climb.

Overnight at a lodge in Tengboche.

• Leaving behind Tengboche, we trek to the beautiful Sherpa village of Khumjung. The trail has sharp descents and ascents.
• Crossing several suspension bridges and small settlements, we walk through Mani walls to arrive in Khumjung.
• Khumjung is the largest Sherpa settlement in Khumbu and is also home to an old Buddhist Monastery, which has a preserved Skull of Yeti for visitors to enjoy.

Overnight at a lodge in Khumjung.

• Passing by the Khunde Hillary School, we will slowly ascend from Khumjung until we reach a hilltop with a stupa.
• From here, we descend to Namche Bazaar via Shyangboche enjoying the panoramic view of Everest (8848.86m).
• From Namche, we will cross bridges and walk along the trail of the Bhote Koshi River until we reach Monjo.
• As we exit Sagarmatha National Park in Monjo, the view starts to appear distant.

Overnight at a lodge in Monjo.

• Following the Bhote Koshi River, we retrace our way back to Lukla walking through the rhododendron and magnolia forest.
• The trail would look even more captivating if walked during the spring season with the flowers in full bloom.
• En route to Lukla, we pass Phakding and other small Sherpa villages while walking by Mani walls and prayer wheels.

Overnight at a lodge in Lukla.

• From Lukla, we board a scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
• Relishing an aerial view of the mountains, the hills, the rivers, and their tributaries, we arrive in Kathmandu.
• Our staff will drive you back to the hotel from the airport.
• You can spend your leisure time in Kathmandu as you wish.

Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.

• After breakfast in the hotel, our staff will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours before your scheduled departure.