18-Day Himalayan Photography Trek in Nepal
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, preparation for trekking, and overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m) by a 50-minute flight. Breakfast in Lukla, then after breakfast trek to Phakding (2610m).
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m).
Day 4: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. Explore around and hike to Everest View Hotel.
Day 5: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame (3820m).
Day 6: Trek from Thame to Lumde (4368m).
Day 7: Trek from Lumde to Gokyo (4790m) via Renjo La Pass (5360m).
Day 8: Acclimatization day at Gokyo Valley, exploring the area and hiking to Gokyo Ri (5360m).
Day 9: Trek from Gokyo to Thangnak (4770m).
Day 10: Trek from Thangnak to Zhogla (4830m) via Chola Pass (5420m).
Day 11: Trek from Zhogla to Lobuche (4910m).
Day 12: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5180m), continue to Everest Base Camp (5364m), and overnight in Gorakshep.
Day 13: Early morning hike up to Kalapathar (5550m) to see the sunrise and the mountain range, including Mt. Everest. Return to Gorakshep for breakfast, then trek to Dingboche (4410m).
Day 14: Trek from Dingboche to Tengboche (3838m).
Day 15: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m).
Day 16: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2840m).
Day 17: Morning flight back to Kathmandu (1336m) from Lukla.
Day 18: Departure to the international airport, or if you have a few extra days in Kathmandu, you can relax, go shopping, do sightseeing, and more.
