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Nepal · Trekking
The journey
Embark on a 14-day adventure through Nepal's Everest region, trekking the legendary Khumbu trails beneath Mount Everest. Explore Sherpa villages including Namche Bazaar and Dingboche, and visit the spiritual Tengboche Monastery. Reach Everest Base Camp and hike Kala Patthar for sunrise Himalayan views. Witness Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam as you traverse Sagarmatha National Park, rhododendron forests, suspension bridges, and glacial valleys. Enjoy acclimatisation days while discovering rich culture, dramatic landscapes, and unforgettable high-altitude experiences across breathtaking Himalayan scenery.
Begin an early morning hike from Gorak Shep towards Kala Patthar for sunrise views.
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Day by day
Your arrival at the airport marks the beginning of your journey.
Our representative will be there to welcome you and assist with your transfer to the hotel.
You will receive a brief overview of the upcoming programme and travel plans.
After check-in, you can relax and settle in at your own pace.
The remainder of the day is free for rest and preparation.
Overnight stay at your booked hotel.
Take a scenic morning flight to Lukla with beautiful views of the Himalayan landscape.
Enjoy the changing aerial scenery as the flight moves from valleys to mountain terrain.
Begin an easy trek towards Phakding, passing through Chaurikharka, Chheplung, and Ghat villages.
Walk alongside the Dudh Koshi River and cross several suspension bridges along the route.
Arrive at Phakding and settle into a teahouse for an overnight stay.
Important note: Due to air traffic conditions in Kathmandu, flights to Lukla may operate from Ramechhap Airport, and necessary transfers will be arranged accordingly.
Overnight stay at the guesthouse. Lunch and dinner included.
Depart from Phakding and begin the trek through lush rhododendron, magnolia, and fir forests.
Walk along scenic trails that are especially vibrant during the spring flowering season.
Pass through Jorsalle and reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers.
Cross the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge and begin a steep uphill climb towards Namche.
Enjoy the first distant views of Mount Everest and surrounding peaks, weather permitting.
Continue the ascent through forested trails towards Namche Bazaar, the main Sherpa hub of the region.
Arrive at Namche Bazaar and settle into the guesthouse for an overnight stay.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Today is the first acclimatisation day of the trek, designed to help you adjust to the higher altitude.
After breakfast, begin a short hike towards the Sagarmatha National Park viewpoint and visitor centre.
Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and Kusum Kanguru.
Learn about the Himalayas, local culture, and regional geography at the visitor centre.
Continue the ascent towards the famous Everest View Hotel with gradual uphill walking.
Admire breathtaking views of valleys, peaks, and surrounding landscapes from the hotel area.
Return to Namche Bazaar after the hike.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring or resting in the town.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
After breakfast, depart from Namche Bazaar and begin the trek towards Tengboche.
Start with a short climb to the upper ridge of Namche before following a gentle trail to Kyangjuma.
Enjoy continuous views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and other Himalayan peaks along the route.
Descend through forests and small villages towards Pungithanga for a lunch break.
Cross the river valley and begin a steep uphill climb towards Tengboche.
Arrive at Tengboche Monastery and settle into the guesthouse.
Visit the monastery, the most important spiritual site in the region, after arrival.
Experience peaceful surroundings with panoramic Himalayan views.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Begin the trek from Tengboche Monastery and walk through scenic rhododendron forests towards Deboche.
Cross a suspension bridge over the Imja River with dramatic mountain surroundings.
Pass through Pangboche village, one of the largest Sherpa settlements in the region.
Continue trekking through gradually changing landscapes as greenery gives way to alpine terrain.
Ascend steadily above 4,000 metres with more open and rugged scenery.
Experience a more challenging afternoon stretch as the altitude increases.
Arrive at Dingboche and settle into the guesthouse.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Today is the second acclimatisation day, designed to help you adjust to higher altitude conditions.
After breakfast, begin a challenging hike towards Nagarjun Hill above Dingboche.
Ascend steadily on a steep and demanding trail that can take around five hours to reach the upper viewpoint.
There is also an option to hike halfway up to around 4,700 metres for safer altitude adjustment.
Enjoy panoramic views of Lobuche East, Kangtega, Taboche Peak, Lobuche West, Thamserku, and Mount Ama Dablam.
Experience dramatic Himalayan landscapes with vast mountain ranges surrounding the valley.
Descend back to Dingboche for lunch and rest after the hike.
Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for the higher-altitude trekking ahead.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Leave Dingboche and begin a steady ascent, passing a chorten along the trail.
Climb gradually through alpine terrain with changing landscapes and thinner vegetation.
Follow a long, wide, and relatively gentle section towards Dugla (Thukla).
Reach Thukla, located at the edge of the Khumbu Glacier, and stop here for lunch.
Continue with a short but steep climb up to Thukla Pass.
Visit the memorial area dedicated to climbers who lost their lives on Everest and surrounding peaks.
Enjoy dramatic views of the surrounding Himalayan mountains from the pass.
Continue the final stretch towards Lobuche and arrive for an overnight stay.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Depart early in the morning from Lobuche and begin the trek towards Gorak Shep.
Start with an easier trail section followed by a short uphill climb near Lobuche Pass.
Continue along a narrow and rocky path beside the Changri Glacier with gradual altitude gain.
Maintain a steady pace through dramatic Himalayan scenery towards Gorak Shep.
Stop at Gorak Shep for a short lunch or rest break.
Resume the trek towards Everest Base Camp through mixed flat, rocky, and uphill terrain.
Enjoy spectacular views of Everest, Nuptse, Lho La, Chhangtse, Lingtren, and Pumori along the route.
Explore Everest Base Camp and admire the Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall.
Capture memorable photographs and soak in the Himalayan atmosphere before returning.
Walk back to Gorak Shep for an overnight stay.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Begin an early morning hike from Gorak Shep towards Kala Patthar for sunrise views.
Reach Kala Patthar and witness panoramic views of Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Chhangtse, and surrounding peaks.
Spend time enjoying one of the most memorable viewpoints of the entire trek.
Descend back to Gorak Shep for breakfast after the hike.
After breakfast, begin the return journey towards lower altitudes.
Trek down through rugged terrain, passing Lobuche and Thukla Pass.
Continue the descent into the valley towards Pheriche.
Arrive at Pheriche, a small settlement surrounded by teahouses and yak pastures.
Visit the Himalayan Rescue Association Clinic, a key support station for trekkers and climbers.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Begin the trek from Pheriche and start a long descent towards lower valleys.
Walk through varied terrain with gradual ups and downs along the trail.
Pass through hillsides covered with juniper and rhododendron forests.
Cross suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River while enjoying river valley scenery.
Continue trekking through forested paths where occasional wildlife sightings may occur.
Experience a relaxed yet steady walk with changing Himalayan landscapes.
Follow rugged and winding trails through wooded areas en route to Namche.
Arrive at Namche Bazaar and settle into the guesthouse.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Depart from Namche Bazaar and begin a downhill trek along the Dudh Koshi River.
Walk through scenic river valleys and pass traditional Sherpa settlements en route.
Reach Monjo and complete entry formalities at the Sagarmatha National Park check post.
Continue trekking towards Phakding through forested trails and suspension bridges.
Proceed further along the valley route towards Lukla.
Arrive in Lukla and celebrate the completion of the trekking journey.
Reflect on the experience and enjoy the final evening in the Everest region.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Take a short and scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, or via Ramechhap if required.
Enjoy aerial views of the Himalayan landscapes during the flight.
Land at Tribhuvan International Airport and complete arrival formalities.
Meet the representative and transfer to your hotel in the city.
Check in and rest after the journey.
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport before your scheduled departure flight.
Complete airport formalities and prepare for your onward journey.
Bid farewell to Nepal after an unforgettable trekking experience.
Depart with lasting memories of the Everest region and its landscapes.
Where this trip takes you
Kala Patthar sunrise, Everest Base Camp, Tengboche Monastery, Namche Bazaar
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Your 14 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.
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