Day 01: Fly to Lukla (2,860m) & Trek to Phakding (2,640m)
Early morning transfer to the airport for the scenic 35-minute mountain flight to Lukla. Meet your trekking crew and porters, organize gear, and start an introductory 3–4 hour hike descending along the Dudh Koshi river valley.
Walking: 3–4 hrs | Overnight in Tea House — Phakding
Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Follow the Dudh Koshi, crossing high suspension bridges including the Hillary Bridge. Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, then make the steep, forested climb up to the bustling Sherpa trading capital of Namche Bazaar, catching your first view of Everest.
Walking: 5–6 hrs | Overnight in Tea House — Namche Bazaar
Day 03: Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar (Hike to Syangboche & Hotel Everest View)
Active acclimatization day. Hike uphill to Syangboche airstrip and the iconic Hotel Everest View (3,880m) for sweeping vistas of Everest, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. Afternoon free to explore Namche’s bakeries, gear shops, and Sherpa culture museum.
Overnight in Tea House — Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Trek to Tengboche (3,840m)
Follow a ridge with direct panoramas of Ama Dablam before descending to the river at Phungi Thenga. Climb through rhododendron and pine forests to Tengboche, home to the largest and oldest Buddhist monastery in the Khumbu region.
Walking: 5 hrs | Overnight in Tea House — Tengboche
Day 05: Trek to Dingboche (4,410m)
Descend through alpine woods to Deboche, cross the Imja Khola, and pass the Mani walls of Pangboche village beneath Ama Dablam. Enter the open alpine valley as the tree line fades, arriving at Dingboche.
Walking: 5–6 hrs | Overnight in Tea House — Dingboche
Day 06: Rest & Acclimatization Day in Dingboche (Hike to Nangkartshang Peak)
Second designated acclimatization day. Morning climb up Nangkartshang Peak (Nagar Tshang Ri, 5,083m) for views of Makalu, Lhotse, Island Peak, and Cho Oyu. Afternoon at rest to prepare for higher elevations.
Overnight in Tea House — Dingboche
Day 07: Trek to Lobuche (4,950m)
Walk along wide alpine meadows to Dughla, then make a steep ascent up the terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to Thokla Pass, stopping at the stone memorials built for fallen climbers. Continue alongside the glacier to Lobuche.
Walking: 5–6 hrs | Overnight in Tea House — Lobuche
Day 08: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,180m) & Everest Base Camp (5,364m)
Trek over rugged glacial moraine to Gorak Shep and check into your tea house. Drop heavy gear and push forward along the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp (5,364m). Celebrate at the base of the Khumbu Icefall before hiking back to Gorak Shep for the night.
Walking: 7–8 hrs | Overnight in Tea House — Gorak Shep
Day 09: Early Morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,545m) & Descend to Pheriche (4,200m)
Pre-dawn 2-hour ascent of Kala Patthar for sunrise over Mount Everest, Nuptse, and Changtse. Descend to Gorak Shep for breakfast, pack bags, and make a sustained descent down to the valley settlement of Pheriche.
Walking: 7–8 hrs | Overnight in Tea House — Pheriche
Day 10: Trek Down to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Continue descending through Pangboche and climb back up briefly to Tengboche. Drop down to the riverbed and follow the hillside trail back into the comforts of Namche Bazaar.
Walking: 6–7 hrs | Overnight in Tea House — Namche Bazaar
Day 11: Trek Down to Lukla (2,860m)
Final trekking day. Descend the steep hill out of Namche, cross the suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi, and retrace your steps through Phakding back up to Lukla. Evening celebration dinner with your guide and porter team.
Walking: 6–7 hrs | Overnight in Tea House — Lukla
Day 12: Fly to Kathmandu
Early morning flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon for souvenir shopping in Thamel and relaxation. Trek concludes.
