14-Day Everest Region Trek from Kathmandu with Sherpa Culture Insights

• Arrive at the airport and meet the guide. Afterwards, proceed to your hotel for check-in and refreshments.

• Later in the evening, attend a short briefing about the trip ahead.

Overnight at the hotel.

• After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of the valley's major historical, cultural, and spiritual attractions, including World Heritage Sites.

• Visit the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous "Monkey Temple" (Swayambunath), and the Buddhist shrine of Bouddha Nath.

• Attend a short trip discussion with the mountain guide.

Overnight at the hotel.

• After breakfast, take a flight and land on the steep mountain runway in the village of Lukla.

• Head up through the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail to Phakding.

Overnight at the lodge.

• Catch spectacular views of Mt. Thamserku as you trek through the settlements of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo before arriving at Sagarmatha National Park.

• Climb through forests and across bridges to reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers at the base of Mt. Everest.

• Continue hiking to Namche Bazar, the gateway to Mt. Everest.

Overnight at the lodge.

• After a hearty breakfast, move past Kongde Ri, Khumbi Yul La, and Kusum Kanguru.

• Descend to the Bhote Kosi to reach Thame. Admire the views of Teng Kangpoche and Kwangde.

Overnight at the lodge.

• Trek down the Bhote Kosi Valley towards Namche and follow a quiet trail to Khumjung, a picturesque village.

• Visit the Hillary School and head to the famous airstrip at Syangboche.

Overnight at the lodge.

• Hike to Phortse and enjoy mesmerizing views of Phortse, Cholatse, Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtanga, among others.

Overnight at the tea house.

• After a hearty breakfast, begin with a short climb to reach Pangboche.

• Visit Pangboche Gompa to see the foot impression of the legendary Lama Sangwa Dorje.

Overnight at the tea house.

• Hike down to join the Everest Base Camp main trail to Tengboche. Take in views of beautiful rhododendron bushes, pretty birds, and superb mountain scenery.

Overnight at a tea house.

• After a hearty breakfast, head down through the hillsides to reach Namche.

• Cover the trail to the Dudh Koshi gorge before arriving at Sansa, the major trail junction of this region.

Overnight at a tea house.

• Trek downhill to Lukla. Taste chang, the local beer of the mountains, dance to Sherpa music, and reflect on a memorable trekking experience.

Overnight at the tea house.

• Board an early morning flight to Kathmandu.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home. You can also extend your stay to trek to other areas of Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Darjeeling, or Sikkim.