DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu
On arrival at the Kathmandu airport our representative will come to pick up you and take you to your hotel where a brief will be given to explain your upcoming program. Rest of the day is free.
Hotel
Day 02 - Sightseeing in Kathmandu
After breakfast one of our guides will take you for a complete visit of Kathmandu including: Bhoudanath (The little Tibet), Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), Syambhunath (The monkey Temple) and the old royal palace (Kathmandu Durbar Square).
Hotel
Breakfast
Day 03 - Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Early in the morning we will drive to the airport and board our plane to Lukla (40mn scenic flight). After lunch, we make a descent towards the Dudhkosi valley and then head towards Phakding where we will stay overnight. Walking time: 3-4 hrs
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04 - Trek to Namche (3,450m)
After breakfast we will continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi before reaching Monjo (entrance gate of the Sagarmatha National Park). A steep ascent will then bring us to the typical village of Namche Bazaar. Walking time: 4-5 hrs
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05 - Rest day in Namche
Today we will take a rest day to allow our body to acclimatize to the altitude and visit Namche Bazaar and its surroundings. From the Everest view point Hotel you will get your first glimpse of Ama Dablam and of Mount Everest.
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06 - Trek to Thyangboche(3,850m)
We resume our trek up with a pleasant walk through dense forests, yak pastures and breathtaking landscapes. We will visit few picturesque villages on our way to Thyangboche. Walking time: 5-6 hrs
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07 - Trek to Pheriche (4,250m)
Today we first descend through a forest, cross the Imja River and then climb to the traditional village of Pangboche. The trail is afterwards going gradually up to our destination of the day: Pheriche. Walking time: 5-6 hrs
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08 - Trek to Lobuche (4,900m
After breakfast we resume our trek that will take us to a memorial recalling the unfortunate climbers who passed away on the surrounding mountains and then follow the trail to the north where Lobuche is located. Walking time: 4-5 hrs
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09 - Trek to Gorak Shep (5,150m)
The trail leading to Gorap Shep is rocky and windy but the panorama on Nuptse, Pumori and other peaks is magnificent. After lunch, we will head towards the famous Kala Pattar viewpoint. It will take us approximately 3/4 hours to reach the summit from where we can get a close-up view of the mighty Mount Everest.
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 - Trek to Everest base camp (5,400m) and trek back to Lobuche (4,900m)
Today we will visit the Everest base camp and the Khumbu icefall. The trail goes through rocky dunes and moraines; eventually leading us to the base camp where many climbing teams established their home during the climbing season. We then trek back to Lobuche.
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11/12/13 - Trek to Lukla
We now have 3 days to go back down to Lukla. The trail is the same as the one we took a few days ago.
Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14 - Fly to Kathmandu
Early in the morning we will take the final flight back to Kathmandu where you can enjoy some shopping/visiting or just relax in the capital.
Hotel
Breakfast
Day 15 - Free day in Kathmandu
You can enjoy the day to relax in Thamel, go shopping, stroll in downtown, enjoy some fine cuisine...
Hotel
Breakfast
Day 16 - Depart Kathmandu
Our staff will take you to the airport where the trip ends. Let us know if you'd like to add extra days/activities to this itinerary.
Hotel
Breakfast