Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1310 meters), Check in hotel (B&B plan)

   • Welcome to Kathmandu, an ancient city rich in cultural heritages, vibrant, and diverse in every sense of the word. 
   • Our guide will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA) gate with your name on the board. 
   • He/she will brief you about your schedule and the information you might need the most while driving toward the hotel room.
   • We make sure you are comfortable and leave the rest of the day to yourself to relax.

2. Day 2 : Flight to Lukla Airport (2900m),Trek to Chumoa (2743m) (5 hours)

   • Our early morning flight by Twin Otter aircraft rushes us to Lukla, the most popular as well as notorious mountain airstrip in the world. 
   • It was originally conceived by Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust as an runway to transport materials for building schools and hospitals. Lukla is now one of busiest runway in Nepal. 
   • On the flight we may witness the magnificent bird eye views of highest mountains peak of the world including Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu (the world’s 3rd,4th,5th highest respectively). 
   • On arrival, we meet our Sherpa guide and we pick up our trail after cup of tea. 
   • Surprisingly, the high altitude trek begins by descending to the river at Phakding. 
   • Further on and we choose one of several good lodge in wooded area at Chumoa, close to the entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park.

3. Day 3 :Trek to Namche Bazar(3440 meter)(7hours)

   • The early start of our hike will allow us to ascend the Namche hill first thing in the morning. 
   • At about half-way up the hill, the gap between the woods will allow us to get glimpse Mount Everest for the first time. If the weather is clear at the top, the South-West face will be visible behind the long Lhotse-Nuptse ridge.
      Namche is the most prosperous and active hub of Khumbu region.
   • A bazzar is held every Friday and Saturday. 
   • The wares on display include meat, grains and vegetables, shoes, hand woven aprons, trekking gears with your choice of cafeteria for coffee, bakeries and also pub to hang out for some drinks. 
   • Thamserku (6648 m), Kwangde Ri (6187 m) and Khumbila (5707 m) surround the natural bowl that Namche sits in.

4. Day 4: Acclimatization Day

   • We take the day off to allow our bodies to adjust to the rarefied atmosphere before ascending to higher altitudes. 
   • The secret to safe acclimatization is to ‘climb high, sleep low’. 
   • So, it is safe for the more energetic amongst us to hike up the hill behind the Namche to the airstrip at Syangbouche to Khunde, Khumjung village, or stroll across to the museum behind the police post. 
   • Others may prefer to ‘Chill out’ and visit one of the lodges for a freshly baked cinnamon roll. Namche is a busy and bustling trading place and there is always plenty going on.

5. Day 5 :Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3867 meters) (7 hours)

   • We start our hike early in the morning and the trail follows one of the most beautiful wide path used by the travelers, locals and made by the initiative of single man named Passang Sherpa. 
   • There are spectacular views of Ama Dablam (6696m), Khangtega (6779 m), Mount Lhotse wall and Mount Everest( 8848 m).
   • Keep a look-out too for pheasant in the undergrowth and Himalayan Tahr in the high cliff. 
   • We cross the Dudhkoshi River at Phungi Thanga and climb through the afternoon amongst the rhododendron forest to the saddle at the top of the hill. Surprisingly, in front of us is Tengbouche, the principal monastery of the Khumbu area, the views from here are unforgettable.

6. Day 6 : Trek to Dingbouche Valley (4650 meters) (6 hours)

   • We follow the path down from Tengbouche through the rhododendron forest to Deboche and cross an exciting bridge with the roaring Imja Khola beneath our feet. 
   • A gradual climb takes us to the village of Lower Pangboche. 
   • We now are in the heart of Khumbu, with beautiful views across to Ama Dablam. The afternoon stroll takes us along a path that hugs the valley wall and then across wide plains to a split in the valley.
   • The Khumbu breaks left, up to Pheriche, but we take a detour right to the hamlet at Dingboche at the start of the Imja Tse valley.

7. Day 7: Acclimatization day

   • This morning will be different than the rest of the days. 
   • We have one extra day to enjoy the exhilarating sceneries and adjust our bodies to this elevation. 
   • We keep the backpack unpacked and carry our day bag with essential water and energy bars while hiking up to Nagarjuna Peak (5083 m). The hike to the peak is 3/4 hours uphill. 
   • The higher the better, as we can have the best view of the Himalayas around us and also our body gains much of the altitude to be familiar with. 
   • Those of you who would not prefer uphill at all can take an easy gradual hike to Chukhung Valley, where the Imja Tse River starts and you will be closer to one of the most famous peaks ‘Island Peak’.

8. Day 8 :Trek to Lobuche village (4900 meters) (6 hours)

   • We climb up to the ridge behind Periche and stay high, mesmerized by the views of Tawoche and Cholatse, until we reach the tea houses at Dughla. 
   • A steep, stiff ascent to the terminal moraine of the Khumbu glacier is now tackled. The top of the climb is marked by a series of stone monuments to commemorate some of the climbers that have not returned from expeditions to this region. 
   • A rough but obvious trail cuts across left, away from the glacier, to our camp site at Loboje, a windswept collection of huts tucked in a narrow meadow between the glacier and the Loboje peak (6156m). 
   • The Lhotse Ridge is simply awesome from this angle.

9. Day 9 : Trek to Everest Base camp (5357 meters) (8 hours)

   • A long day and an early start. 
   • We trek along the rough path along the side of the Khumbu glacier to the tea shacks at Gorak Shep. 
   • You leave behind some grazing land and few tea-houses as you proceed towards Everest Base Camp from Gorak Shep. 
   • The more you head towards the Base Camp the scenery get more barren and the trail becomes more craggy and difficult to walk. 
   • Stone landmarks erected along the trail have to be followed while passing glaciers or when the trail is covered by snow to avoid crevices, which can be fatal sometimes. 
   • Though it is two hour walk from Gorak Shep, it is physically demanding. 
   • The best suggestion would be to walk slowly and carefully and take your guide's help or advice whenever you are doubtful about your physical ability.

10. Day 10 : Hike to Kalapathar peak (5550 meters), trek to Pheriche (4400 meters) (7 hours)

    • Behind rises the attractive 7000m peak of Mount Pumori which dwarfs our trek’s summit of Kala Pattar. The route up is straightforward and takes most people between 90 minutes and 2 hours. 
    • All the peaks- Everest, Lhostse, Lingtren, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam and scores of other lesser peaks can be seen from this wonderful vantage point. 
    • We descend back down to Pheriche valley following the same trail until we cross Dugla village, we head left down to our day trip destination.

11. Day 11:Trek to Phortse Sherpa village (3700 meters) (7 hours)

    • We gradually descend all morning down to Upper Pangbouche, after our lunch, we trek high on the west bank of Imja River all the way to popular Sherpa home village, Phortse. 
    • A village of mountain climbers, where each household man has been to summit for the living. 
    • The village is atop of the hill, across the valley from Tengboche and lower to the southern flank of Tawoche.

12. Day 12: Trek to Monjo tourist point (2820 meters) (6 hours)

    • On the lap of Khumbi-Yulha, we woke up to see the beautiful green valley with Thamserku, Khangtega, Kongde, and Amadablam in front of our sight. 
    • We have to leave for our day ahead camp by gradual up and mostly down hill via Namche towards Monjo. 
    • The starting point of Sagarmatha National Park. Relax with the peaceful nature of Monjo.

13. Day 13: Trek to Lukla Airport (2900 meters)

    • Today will be the last day of the trek. 
    • We leave behind all the beauties of the Himalayas and take only the memories with pictures to finally climb to Lukla. 
    • Our camp is located in a good location for a good rest and leisure. 
    • Tonight, we may have to bid farewell to our support team. This will be the end of their services.

14. Day 14: Flight to Kathmandu (1310 meters), Check in Hotel (B&B plan) (3 hours)

    • Another chance to experience the domestic flight of Lukla. 
    • Please note that the weather in Lukla and Kathmandu can cause delays either fog-bound or wind, be reassured that our staff in Lukla and Kathmandu will be doing everything possible to minimize the inconvenience caused if this happens. 
    • Your understanding and patience during such a situation will be greatly appreciated.

15. Day 15: Departure

    • Our guide will drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA). Airport check-in and flight to onward destination. We end our services here.
    • Note: This itinerary is only a guideline and is occasionally subject to change to suit local conditions, particularly on this trek where a lot of time is spent above 3000 meters.