Itinerary

1. Day 1: Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding - (2,652M) 3/4 Hrs Walk

   • Board an early morning flight to Lukla (2,850m/9,350 ft) with a 30-minute journey.
   • Trek from Lukla to Phakding (2650 m/ 8562 ft), covering 6.2km/3.85 miles.

   The trek duration is approximately 3 hours.

   Overnight stay at a lodge room with an attached bathroom, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

2. Day 2: Trek From Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440M/11,285 Ft) [6 Hrs Walk]

   • Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,285 ft), covering a 7.4km/4.6 miles distance.

   The duration of the trek is approximately 6 hours.

   Overnight stay at a lodge room with an attached bathroom, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3. Day 3: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar - (3440M)

   • Begin with a steep one-hour climb to Syangboche (3790m).
   • Slowly ascend towards Khunde from Syangboche.
   • Follow the trail eastwards to Khumjung, situated at the foot of the sacred peak Khumbila.
   • Enjoy lunch at Khumjung. Gradually climb to Everest View Hotel for splendid mountain views.
   • Descend towards Namche (3540m).

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

   Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge room with an attached bathroom.

4. Day 4: Trek From Namche Bazaar to Tengboche - (3,860M) 5 Hrs Walk

   • Trek from Namche to Tengboche after breakfast.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

   Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge.

5. Day 5: Trek From Tengboche to Pheriche - (4,410M) 5 Hrs Walk

   • Begin the journey downhill through a forest, cross the Imja Khola, and steadily climb to the village of Pangboche.
   • Pangboche offers exceptional views of Mt. Ama Dablam [6,856 m], with the gompa, mani walls, and scattered pine trees in the foreground.
   • Continue with a two-hour walk up to Pheriche, where you will spend the night.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

   Accommodation: Overnight stay at Pheriche.

6. Day 6: A Day to Rest and Chill Out - (4,410M)

   • Rest day at Pheriche.
   • Explore the valley to observe Tshola Tsho Lake and the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache.
   • Climb the ridge overlooking Dingboche for views of the Imja Valley and the incredible south face of Mt. Lhotse.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

   Accommodation: Overnight stay at Pheriche.

7. Day 7: Trek to Lobuche - (4,910M) 5 Hrs Walk

   • Start the trekking journey to Lobuche after breakfast in the morning.
   • The trek takes about 5 hours to reach Lobuche.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

   Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge.

8. Day 8: Trek to Everest Base Camp and Back to Gorakshep for the Night - (5400M) 8 Hrs Walk

   • Take a 2-hour hike up to Gorakshep.
   • The first part is nice and easy, but the trail starts to get harder one hour later. After climbing about 150m, the trail gets better again.
   • Reach the moraine, and finally, at 5160m, arrive at Gorakshep, the world’s highest settlement.
   • Have lunch and walk to Everest Base Camp on the side ridge of the Khumbu glacier.
   • After about one and a half hours on the ridge, cross the Glacier into the Everest Base Camp area.
   • Reach Everest Base Camp at 5360m, where you can meet and talk to other mountain climbers. Enjoy views of Khumbu Glacier and Khumbu Icefall, observing the big crevasses in the climbing way.
   • Appreciate your efforts, photograph the achievements, and then return to Gorakshep. (6-7 hours)

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

   Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge.

9. Day 9: Trek to Pheriche. Via Kala Patthar - (4210M) 7 Hrs Walk

   • Start an early morning hike to Kalapathar.
   • Enjoy the sunrise on the splendid Himalayan ranges, relishing a unique view and experience.
   • Head back to Pheriche.

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

   Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge.

10. Day 10: Trek Back to Namche - (3440M) 6 Hrs Walk

    • Retrace steps back to Namche, about 6 hours from Pheriche.
    • Accommodate tonight at a lodge in Namche village with full board meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
    • Chill out in Namche with some beers and enjoy some relevant comfort.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a lodge in Namche.

11. Day 11: Trek to Lukla - (2800M) 7 Hrs Walk

    • Backtrack the hike towards Lukla via the Dudh Koshi River, about 7 hours from Namche.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at Lukla.

12. Day 12: Flight Back to Kathmandu. Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu

    • Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu.
    • Enjoy a free day in Kathmandu.
    • Transfer to the hotel after the flight.
    • Spend the rest of the day per your preference, whether relaxing or exploring local markets.
    • Farewell Dinner with Nepali Cuisine Food and Cultural Dance on your last day in Kathmandu.

    Meals: Breakfast and dinner

    Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel.