Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, pre-briefing & preparation for the trek (1,300m/4,264ft)

Adventure Mountain Explore Treks expresses a warm welcome to you at the land of the Himalayas! Once you arrive, a representative from our company will be there to meet you. As soon as you arrive at the airport, our company representative will be waiting to meet you as you exit the building and take you and your luggage in a private vehicle to your hotel. Upon reaching the hotel, you can start relaxing as soon as you get to your hotel. Prepare yourself for the pre-trek briefing after a while so you can hear all the information about the trip and ask questions if you have any. On this day, you will also get ready by organizing your clothing and packing list in order.

Later in the evening, we will go out for the dinner. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to get to know the other members of your group as well as the tour guides and crew. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (30-35min) and trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,562ft) - 4 hours

Today is your first day trekking in the Everest region. But foremostly it's also your flight day. It's not just an ordinary flight, it's a flight in one of the most dangerous airports in the world. You get to fly to Lukla from the domestic airport in Kathmandu or Ramechap. It will just take you 30 to 35 minutes to take this flight. If all of the conditions are right, you will get to enjoy the A-one view of the Himalayas and the most beautiful landscape one could ever possibly get from the air. On the other side, the assistant and porters who will accompany you on your journey will be waiting for you until you get there at the airport. Soon as you come off the plane, you will hand over your pack to the porter. Then you'll head out for the breakfast with your guide near Lukla airport.

Shortly after your breakfast, we will start our trek. First, we go through the narrow passage that crosses Lukla village. From there, we will head towards the Pasang Lhamo Memorial gate while passing through stores, teahouses, and Buddhist prayer flags. After that, the path will lead us to the Chaurikharka village, which is beneath the Dudhkoshi River, and eventually to the Phakding village, our final destination for the day. Overnight at the hotel in Phakding village.

Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche

Today we go on a short trip while taking a break for adequate acclimatization. We'll go on a full-day, guided acclimatization walk that goes via Syangboche, Khunde, Khumjung, and Namche Bazaar. This trip will be enjoyable and will take you up to 4–5 hours. This walk will begin shortly after breakfast in Namche. After exploring these places and ending in Khumjung, we'll take the less crowded route back to Namche through the Everest View Hotel. You will need to ascend the steep path for an hour to get to the Everest View Hotel from there. The greatest views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku can be seen from the hilltop, therefore your effort and struggle will finally pay you off.

After finishing the journey, you'll eventually descend to Namche Bazaar. Thenafter, you may use the remaining time to explore Namche's many cafes, shops, bakeries, and restaurants. Notably, this trip will significantly improve your acclimatization as it adheres to the rule "Climb high, sleep low." Beside this trip, it's also okay if you need to relax completely to recover from the tiredness of the trek. Overnight at a lodge in Namche Bazaar.

(Please note: For acclimatization hike, your team leader might also choose to take you to the village of Thame, located northwest of Namche.)

Day 07: Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,410m/14,468ft) 3-4.5 hours

You may visit the Tengboche monastery in the early morning and, if you'd like, you can offer prayers and get blessings. Then after the delightful breakfast, our adventure continues from Tengboche. Further, you will slowly descend on stone stairs from Tengboche through a pine and rhododendron forest before crossing the bridge over the Imja River at Chaturje. After crossing the bridge, we'll head straight up to Pangboche Village and then continue to Somare, which is located slightly over 4000 meters. Our lunch stop for the day will be at Somare. You keep going on the flat trail past Orsho by crossing the second bridge. You will ascend for around 30 minutes along the Imja River on the same trail before arriving in Dingboche. Once you arrive in Dingboche, check into the lodge and then spend the remainder of the day observing the town. Overnight at the lodge in Dingboche.

Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4,910m/16,108ft) - 5 hours

After a full-day acclimatization, Lobuche is the destination for today. After eating breakfast, you will leave for the ascent that rises to the ridge through the villages of Dusa and Palrung Kharka to connect with the Pheriche Trail. As you go to this connection, the views of Taboche, Cholatse, Ama Dablam, and Kantega give you a great sense of accomplishment. Soon as we hike down, we will reach Dugla after making the short descent and crossing the glacial stream on a wooden bridge.  We'll stop here for a quick break and have lunch in a teahouse for a bit.

We will then resume our ascent to the top of the ridge, which will probably take an hour, though it might be less or longer depending on our pace. After reaching the top, you will continue to the northern side for a view of the beautiful Mount Pumori. Going forward, you will have to cross the challenging loose moraine of the Khumbu Glacier before finally reaching Lobuche. Once you arrive in Lobuche, check into the lodge and then spend the remaining time exploring neighboring ridges to take in the stunning mountain scenery. Overnight at a lodge in Lobuche.

Day 11: Hike from Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar (5,550m) and trek to Dzongla (4,830m/15,846ft) 6-7 hours

You were in Everest base camp the day before, but you were unable to see Everest. You will see it today from a far better perspective, so don't worry. From the Gorakshep, it takes roughly two hours to walk to Kalapatthar. Kalapatthar welcomes you with fluttering Buddhist prayer flags, just like other vistas in the Everet region. Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, Pumori, and Mount Everest can all be seen in all their magnificence from this location. Also, from the top of Kala Patthar, you can see the spectacular Gorak Shep, Khumbu Glacier, Khumbu Icefall, and Everest Base Camp. We take our time capturing the magnificent vistas of the mighty mountains and their surroundings. We will enjoy the sunlight kissing Mount Everest while remaining at Kala Patthar and descend to Gorakshep after a while for Breakfast.

After having a delightful breakfast in Gorakshep we will head back towards Lobuche, where we follow the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The route is steep till a few miles and it goes downward, which makes a walk much easier. After a smooth descent, the trails get more steep and small which goes through the skirt of the hill. These few last hours will be proven difficult with the continuous uphill walk to reach Dzongla. After finally reaching Dzongla you will check into the lodge and relax to heal from the tiring day. Overnight at the lodge in Dzongla.

Day 13: Trek from Thaknak to Gokyo (4,790m/15,715ft) 2.5-3 hours and Climb to Gokyo Ri (5,360m) - 4 hours

Trek via Chola pass was hard, but today the trek is even more hard. Although the trek duration is low today, the difficulty is not compromised. Today you will trek across the steep, narrow valley and the Ngozumpa glacier. You will need to cross the glacier once more to reach the inner side of the moraine, where we continue to go further up to that moraine. Before We head out for Gokyo we will check in at the lodge on the route, where we will also have lunch. After having lunch we will head out for the Gokyo-Ri (5360m). After doing a continuous hike for 2 hours we reach at the summit of the peak.

The Gokyo-Ri summit is decorated with vibrant Buddhist flags, and the territory around it is graced with a breathtaking vista of Mt. Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse, and Taboche. Also, you'll get a very interesting sight of lakes, glaciers, and the small settlement of Gokyo from the peak. Spend some time wandering around the peak and hike down to Gokyo for an overnight stay.

Day 15: Trek from Dole to Namche (3,440m/11,286ft) 4-5 hour

After a hearty breakfast today, we will proceed to trek toward Namche Bazaar. While enjoying the breathtaking vistas of rhododendron, wildflowers, and waterfalls, we will descend the steep trail to Phortse Thanga. Passing through the zigzag trail you will also get the chance to visit the birthplace of Lama Sange Dorje before reaching Mong. Once you reach Mong, You can also admire the best views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kangtega, and Taboche. From here you will join the trail junction to Sanasa. The trail will then pass by the Kyangjuma mountain's forested slopes as you continue forward. Finally, we will see Lhotse, Everest, and Tengboche for the final time after we arrive at Namche Army Camp. We are only a kilometer away from Namche Bazaar from here. Once at Namche Bazaar , check into the lodge and relax for a while before dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 17: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) 30-35 minutes

You will eat your final breakfast at the Land of Sherpas in the early morning while you get ready for the trip. Once again, we will board the magnificent flight and soar over breathtaking mountains and rolling hills till we arrive in Kathmandu. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, a private vehicle will take you right away to the hotel. The rest of your time in the city is then up to you. We will arrange a farewell dinner for you later that evening as a goodbye present. Also, we will talk about our journey while eating dinner, also we want to hear your honest and valuable feedback during this period. We will transport you back to your hotel after dinner. Spend the night in a luxury hotel in Kathmandu.