16-Day Everest Base Camp Trek with Pumori ABC and Kala Patthar

• Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be escorted to your hotel by the airport representative of your Mt. Everest tour operator. A pre-trip meeting will be scheduled at the hotel before dinner, and on the way to the hotel, your airport representative will give you a brief idea of the next day's schedule.

• During this meeting, you will be introduced to your leader and guide. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about your trek or anything related to your trip.

• Break the ice with your Mt. Everest instructor at a welcome dinner in a popular restaurant in the city, where you can enjoy authentic Nepalese meals along with a cultural program featuring ethnic dance and songs.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

• An early morning start takes you to Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla (2,804 m).

• On arrival at the airport, your Mt. Everest tour guide will brief you and introduce your porters before you begin your trek towards Phakding (2,610 m).

• After landing, explore the village while the Sherpa crew sort and load the trekking equipment. The trek then begins by descending towards the Dudh Koshi River, where you'll join the main trail to Namche Bazar, located just above Chunrikharka (2,713 m). This walk is considered a short hike that will help you acclimatize.

• After almost three to four hours of walking, you will reach Phakding. There are many beautiful monasteries to visit, the beautiful Lukla village to explore, and breathtaking terrain to admire. There are many resting places and lodges in Phakding, and you will be staying in one of these lodges tonight.

• Continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags.

• After entering Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. As Namche is the biggest village along the whole Everest trail, you can find many good restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange facilities, bakeries, and teahouses here.

• Major attractions of this day include amazing views of Mt. Kusum, Lhotse, Nuptse, and your first glimpse of Mt. Everest.

Stay in a guesthouse tonight.

• Spend the entire day in Namche adjusting to the thin air and the environment.

• Acclimatize your body to the high altitude of Namche, as you gained much height the previous day. Namche is an important acclimatization spot, and it is always advisable to remain active instead of sitting idle during the day.

• Go to the Everest View Hotel for a better view of the mountains, and visit the National Park Headquarters, monasteries, and the museum.

• In the evening, you can spend time exploring the market areas.

Spend the night at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

• Start your trek shortly after breakfast.

• Follow the trails along the glacial water of the Dudh Koshi up to the altitude of 3,867 m.

• On your way, enjoy the phenomenal views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Enthralling Thamserku rises in close vicinity to the trail, along with lush temperate vegetation including rhododendron, oak, and juniper.

• You might also catch a glimpse of wild fauna such as Himalayan musk deer, snow leopard, and different varieties of birds found in the region.

• Upon reaching Tengboche, visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, decorated with beautiful Sherpa art and beautiful wall hangings.

Stay overnight at a lodge in Tengboche.

• From Tengboche, the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche among thousands of Mani stones.

• Continue on your uphill trek to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche, with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam.

Stay in the village overnight.

• This day is planned as an acclimatization day. You do not make progress towards Everest Base Camp. Instead, take a hike to Nangkartshang Peak just above Dingboche.

• The peak is an excellent viewpoint, especially for the gorgeous Ama Dablam.

• If the weather is clear, you will get to see Ama Dablam from its summit to its feet.

• Spend the afternoon strolling in the village or resting.

• Continue along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and pass by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits.

• Continue heading towards Lobuche village, located at the foot of giant Lobuche Peak. As the air density gets lower and lower, you may face breathing problems starting from this point.

Stay in a guesthouse tonight.

• This is a big and difficult day, walking along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 m, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. During spring, there will likely be expedition teams preparing to attempt the summit.

• Soak in the spectacular view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp.

• Return to Gorak Shep for the night.

• This will be one of the most difficult days of the whole trek. Most of the morning is spent climbing Pumori ABC.

• The ascent is demanding, but you are rewarded with a magnificent mountain panorama - Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8,848 m, stands directly ahead, while giants such as Nuptse, Chagatse, Lighting, Khumbuche, and countless others loom on all sides.

• Khumbu Icefall, Khumbu Glacier, and Everest Base Camp can be seen clearly from Pumori ABC.

• Return to Gorak Shep and spend the night there.

• Early in the morning, head to Kalapathar, a small peak at 5,555 m.

• Return to Gorak Shep and later continue to Pheriche to camp for the night.

• Bid goodbye to the Pheriche valley and the surrounding giants, and head off to Tengboche.

• Get another opportunity to visit Tengboche Monastery.

• Following the same trail and leaving the mountains behind you, descend from Tengboche to Monjo.

• This is your last day of trekking as you return to Lukla, where the trek began.

• Enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and on the personal achievement of everyone who took part.

• The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax, and enjoy a hot shower.

• In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trek mates.

• Today is the final day of this trek, so shortly after breakfast, head towards Lukla from where your trek began.

• Spend the evening with the team members, roaming around the market or simply enjoying some time to yourself.

Spend this night in Lukla.

• On your flight back to Kathmandu as you leave Lukla, savour the last glimpses of the mountains.

• Upon arrival in Kathmandu, your airport representative will transfer you from the airport to your hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

• Your trip ends here - your airport representative will drop you at Tribhuwan International Airport for your onward flight.