Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL KATHMANDU
Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal
Meeting and assistance at the airport
You will be welcomed with Khada (Tibetan silk scarf) or flower garland outside the arrival terminal gate by our representative.
You will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: KATHMANDU
Morning, half-day tour of old Kathmandu city, its Durbar square, myriad of temples including the temple residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari. Proceed on to Swoyambhunath Stupa. Swoyambhunath is a Buddhist Stupa said to be more than 2000 years old, is perched on a hillock 77 meters above the valley floor and offering a bird’s eye view of the Kathmandu City.
Afternoon, a tour of Bhaktapur, the "City of Devotees" and the home of medieval art and architecture, a classic showcase of medieval Nepalese town life. Walk through the brick paved Palace Square overlooked by the Palace of the 55 windows with its imposing Golden Gate, The Pashupatinath Temple built as a replica of the original in Kathmandu overlooked by the finely carved Chyasalin Mandap in the center. Walk to the Nyatapole Temple the five storied Pagoda, the tallest temple in the country guarded by a series of mythical animals and deities overlooking the Bhairav temple dedicated to the Tantric deity of Bhairav.
Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: KATHMANDU – LUKLA (2840 M) – PHAKDING (2650 M) (5 HRS WALK)
Morning, transfer to the domestic airport and fly to Lukla.
Trek to Phakding crossing the Tharo Koshi River on local-style suspension bridge.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Phakding.
Day 4: PHAKDING – NAMCHE BAZAR (3440 M) (4/5 HRS WALK)
Today, Commence trek to Namche Bazaar following the valley of the Dudh Koshi River via Jorsale.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Namche Bazar.
Day 5: NAMCHE BAZAR (3440 M)
This is the day for acclimatization.
Explore at Namche Bazaar or You can have a day excursion at Thame as well.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Namche Bazar.
Day 6: NAMCHE BAZAAR – THYANGBOCHE (3870M) (5 HRS WALK)
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche (3870m) weaves in and out of side valleys, making small ups and downs, to the teashops of Kenjoma, and joins the trail from Khumjung just before a collection of Mani stones.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Thyangboche.
Day 7: THYANGBOCHE - DINGBOCHE (4260 M) (5 HRS WALK)
Trek from Thyangboche till Dingboche via Pangboche, Somare.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Dingboche.
Day 8: DINGBOCHE - LOBUCHE (4930 M) (4 HRS WALK)
Today, trek to Lobuche. Almost straight trail until Dughla (Thokla) (4620m), moderately easy walk
The sunset on Nuptse, seen from here, is a memorable sight.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Lobuche.
Day 9: LOBUCHE - GORAK SHEP (5160 M) (2HRS) (EVEREST BASE CAMP) (5364 M) (3HRS)
Follow the trail at the western side of the broad Khumbu valley and ascent gently through meadows beside the glacial moraine till Gorak Shep. Later, walk to Everest Base Camp. Return to this small settlement after the visit to the base camp.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Gorak Shep.
Day 10: GORAK SHEP - KALA PATTAR (5550 M) (2 HRS) – PHERICHE (4240 M) (5.5 HRS)
Early morning climb to the Kalapatthar, the best viewpoint of the Everest.
Return to Gorak Shep and continue descends to Pheriche via Lobuche.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Pheriche.
Day 11: PHERICHE - KHUMJUNG (3780 M) (7 HRS)
It is a long way walk. After breakfast, retrace the steps back to Pheriche pass, Orshya, Somare, Pangboche, Debuche, Thyangboche, and Phunki Thanga till Khumjung Village.
Overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Khumjung.
Day 12: KHUMJUNG – MONJO (2,653 M) (4 HRS WALK)
Ascent till Khunde to see the Hillary Hospital
From here descent to Namche Bazaar and continue trek down to Monjo.
Overnight at the local lodges/tea house in Monjo.
Day 13: MONJO – LUKLA (2840 M) (5 HRS WALK)
Today, retrace your route back to the transit village of Lukla.
Overnight at the local lodges/tea house in Lukla.
Day 14: LUKLA - KATHMANDU
Morning, after breakfast walk to Lukla airport and fly back to Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free.
Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 15: KATHMANDU
The day is at leisure.
(Buffer day)
Day 16: KATHMANDU – DEPARTURE
Free till departure.
Transfer to the airport to connect the international flight.