Day 01: Kathmandu-Lukla-Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft) (30-35 minute flight and 4 hours walk)

On the 1st day of the trek, we will fly to the Khumbu region in the north east of Nepal where Mt. Everest resides.  Your team leader will pick you up early in the morning and we will board on a 30-35 minute flight, we will encounter the scenic aerial view of the valleys, rivers, gorges and the magnificent mountains.  After landing in the Tenzing Hillary International Airport, we will fill in the necessary formalities and start our trek officially. Our destination for the day is Phadking. From Lukla, we walk uphill across the stone walls and reach Thalsharoa where the alternate route meets. From here, we cross the Mani Stone Walls and the Chheplung Khola to reach Thado Koshi Gaun. Crossing a suspension bridge over the Thado Koshi Khola we will witness the first view of Kusum Khangkaru. Enjoying the view, we hike up to Nurning amidst the painted mani stone walls until reaching Phadking. Phadking is a settlement in the Khumbu region lying on the Dudh Koshi Valley. Overnight at Phadking.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Highlights: Aerial view of the terrain from the airplane, landing in one of the most thrilling airports of the world, start of the trek accompanied by ‘Mani’ prayer rocks, Phakding village and ‘Gompas’ monasteries.

Day 03: Acclimatization Day at Namche

Since our body is not accustomed to high altitude, we will need a day’s rest at Namche for the purpose of acclimatizing. On this day, although regarded as a rest day, we will hike up to Thame. Thame is an old Sherpa village well known for its ancient culture and architecture. Our alternate option is to visit Khumjung village. Likewise, we can also visit other settlements like Khunde and Khongde. You can also choose to visit the National Park head office, Museum and monastery or you can simply spend your time enjoying cafés, shops, bakeries and restaurants at Namche Bazaar. Overnight at Namche.

 Meals included: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Highlights: The village of Thame, Khumjung/Khunde/Khongde, walk around the Museum, monasteries, cafes, bakeries, shops, restaurants, post office, hospital at Namche.

Day 05: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,358m/14,295ft)/5-6 hours walk

On the 5th day of the trek, we will hike up to Dingboche from Tengboche. Early morning after a magnificent breakfast with a view, we will climb the stone steps until reaching Deboche.

Walking alongside the river through lush forest will take us to a gradual climb to Pangboche at 3,860m. The area also holds the valley’s largest settlement during the summer season where you can spot several Chortens and Mani walls along with a close view of Mt. Ama Dablam. Continuing our trek, we will ascend to Pheriche. A fairly moderate walk leads us to Imja Valley where we climb the last and steepest uphill of the day and finally reach Dingboche where we spend the night.

 Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Highlights: steep climb, walk along the lush forest besides Chortens and Mani walls.

Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4,928m/16,164ft)/5 hours walk

Enjoying the breakfast at Dingboche, we will start the day’s hike with a slight climb to Dughla through the Khumbu Khola valley. As we head towards Dusa, the valley begins to narrow down. We walk through Phulong Karpo, cross the suspension bridge and walk towards the Thukla Pass. Along the way you can enjoy Chola Lake and a majestic view of Mt. Pumori. The trail descends and curves as we climb up the steep terminal of the Khumbu Glacier. The area serves as memorials to the fallen heroes who perished while climbing Mt. Everest. Nevertheless, you can also view the beautiful Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori and Mahalangur Himal as we climb up to Lobuche where we will spend the night.

 Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Highlights: Arrival at Lobuche, view of Chola Lake along with Mt. Pumori, Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Mahalangur Himal, visit the climber’s memorials

Day 09: Hike to Kala Pattar-Pheriche (5,550m/18,204ft Kala Pattar)/ (4,358m/14,295ft Pheriche)/7-8 hours walk

From this point on we will descend on our way back. But first, we will make a stop at Kalapatthar. Kalapatthar translates to “Black Stone” and is well known for being at an altitude higher than the Base Camp itself. From Kalapatthar, we can witness the best views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori and Ama Dablam. We will hike up towards the west to Kalapatthar from GorakShep. As the first light of the sun hits the snowy peaks, the entire view point turns golden with a breathtaking view. After enjoying this magnificent view, we will hike back to Gorekshep, have breakfast and retrace the path to Pheriche for overnight stay.

 Meals : Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Highlights:  Sunrise and the most beautiful view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori and Ama Dablam from the best view point of Khumbu.

Day 11: Trek to Lukla (2,652m/8,700ft)/7-8 hours walk

Our destination for today will be Lukla. From Namche, Lukla is a steep descent after crossing the suspension bridge over the DudhKoshi River from where we reach Monjo. Most of the tracks are flat and easy to walk through the rhododendrons and pine forests, Sherpa settlements, prayer stones, prayer flags and mani walls. Overnight at Lukla.

 Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Highlights: Flat trail, open plains, Rhododendrons and Pine forest, Sherpa villages, prayer stones, and flapping prayer flags.