• DAY 1

  Arrive Kathmandu

  After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our staff will receive you and transfer you to the designated hotel.

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• DAY 2

  Fly to Lukla. 45 mins flight. Trek to Monjo (2,850m/9,301ft). 5-6 hour trek.

  The early morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, as well as the landing at the little mountain airfield, will be remembered for a long time. The view is breathtaking, and as you scurry up the enormous valleys towards Lukla like a bug, the world's giants appear on the horizon. The trek to Phakding, 2,652m/8,700ft, will take about 2 hours, and you will most likely stop for lunch. To reach the track going up through Chaurikharka, the path first descends a steep, stony terrain. Porters, sherpas, trekkers, and the common beast of burden, the dzo, will all be encountered. The path follows the contours of the mountainside, passing lodges and the small hamlets of Ghat (8,169ft) and Chuthrawa (8,500ft). The walk passes big stones carved and painted with prayers, two large new suspension bridges, and large cliffs with trickling waterfalls. The trek to Phakding, 2,652m/8,700ft, will take about 2 hours, and you will most likely stop for lunch. To reach the track going up through Chaurikhirka, the path first descends a steep, stony terrain. Porters, sherpas, trekkers, and the common beast of burden, the dzo, will all be encountered. The path follows the contours of the mountainside, passing lodges and the small hamlets of Ghat (8,169ft) and Chuthrawa (8,500ft). The walk passes big stones carved and painted with prayers, two large new suspension bridges, and large cliffs with trickling waterfalls.

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• DAY 3

  Acclimatization walk near Monjo.

  Your Sherpa guide will take you on a day hike to Thakcho Hill, which is just above 3,000m/9,843ft, to help you acclimate. The views of the Kongde Ri, Thamserku, and Numbur Himal from this vantage point are breathtaking. The trip should take roughly 4 hours in total.

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• DAY 4

  Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3,445m/11,300ft). 6 hour trek.

  This will be one of the toughest days of your walk in terms of physical exertion, so go gently. The trail is full with interesting views in and of itself. As you climb higher up the trail, you'll get your first glimpse of Everest. The Everest National Park boundary is 15 minutes from the lodge, and the panorama is already breathtaking, with deep gorges, sheer vertical rock faces, pine woods clinging to steep slopes, and wispy waterfalls. After completing the paperwork, it takes 15 minutes to walk down the right bank of the river to the Hillary Bridge, which is named after Sir Edmund Hillary of Everest renown. This is an incredibly stunning suspension bridge that spans a large chasm. The trail then zigzags up through the forest, weaving its way between massive stones and cliffs. Small herds of thar, a small deer-like animal, may be seen if you're lucky. You eventually arrive at Namche Bazaar. On the steep walls of a sloping mountain bowl, Sherpa dwellings are built one on top of the other. Cyber cafés, souvenir shops, and places to rent/buy any piece of technology under the sun line the tiny alleyways in the heart of the city. Namche is a lively town that serves as the epicenter of activity in the Everest region. On their journey to the peaks, all expeditions pass through here, and there is a diverse range of countries sleeping in lodges or camping.

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• DAY 5

  Sightseeing in Namche. Trek to Mende (3,700m/12,139ft). 3 - 4 hour trek.

  Upon sightseeing in the beautiful and picturesque village of Namche bazaar, Today's journey will take you through the settlements of Khumjung and Khunde, across the top of Namche Bazaar, and up the Nangpo Dzangpo valley to Mende Lodge.

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• DAY 6

  Trek to Thame (3,801m/12,471ft) and return to Mende. 5 hour trek.

  A little trail curves away from the main road, passing above the larger villages of Dramo and Thomde. After about an hour, you will reach the Tibetan trade route, where you may encounter Tibetans who have crossed the Nangpa La, 5,716m/18,753ft, to trade in Namche Bazaar or to flee the Chinese control of Tibet. The trail then becomes a winding journey through the woods, with massive dark cliffs above and steep drops to the river below. The walkway, on the other hand, is well-formed and wide, but if there are yak trains passing through, stay on the uphill side. The trail then descends to a bridge that spans a narrow chasm with raging water below. Large wall murals of Guru Padmasambhava can be found here. The final push up to Thame demands a lot of determination (time to Thame is about 2 hours). After zipping past ancient moraine, you'll come to a nice stream on the left with enticing pools. Suddenly, you come to a crest and see Thame, one of the most beautiful villages you will ever see. There are scattered cottages, fenced fields, and gigantic snow and ice peaks in the background. In one of the lodges, you may relax and have a cup of tea. Sherpa Tenzing Norgay's residence, which he shared with his first wife, is located towards the top of the settlement. Because the trek back to Mende is all downhill now, it just takes about an hour, but you might take the higher level traverse to see another interesting monastery where Guru Rinpoche meditated. It is not occupied, but if you have the energy, it is certainly worth a visit. Griffon Vultures are likely to be seen today.

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• DAY 7

  Trek to Tashinga (3,450m/11,023ft). 5 hour trek.

  You may take a lovely high trek over the Imja Drengkha River from Pangboche. This trek winds its way down the valley, providing spectacular views of the mountains and Thyangboche, which sits atop its ridge. Look for Himalayan thar grazing amid the stones, as well as lammergeyer vultures, Himalayan griffon vultures, and golden eagles swooping overhead as you travel. After around 2-3 hours, you'll round a corner and see the solitary settlement of Phortse below you, perched on a peninsula with views of the Dudh Kosi in one direction and the Imja Drengka in the other. You continue your journey from Phortse, elevation 3,810 meters/12,500 feet, to Tashinga. You descend into the valley and ascend the Mong La. This section of the trail is densely forested. The towering views of the mountains from Mong La are spectacular. After there, you'll make your way to Tashinga.

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• DAY 8

  Trek to Thyangboche and on to Pangboche (3,860m/12,665ft). 4 - 5 hour trek.

  Looking over the valley this morning, you can see the trail slope diagonally up to Thyangboche's famous monastery, but first you must descend to the river. This takes half an hour to an hour, with a sequence of zigzags descending sharply to the Dudh Kosi River. You'll traverse a 3,200m/10,498ft suspension bridge in the shadow of a massive overhanging cliff. A little village called Phunki Tenga is a short distance away, where you can stop for a cup of tea. It takes 2-3 hours to walk from the bridge to the monastery at a calm and steady pace. You begin by ascending steeply through a pine forest, which is mercifully shaded, before emerging to go up a long gradual straight path that rises like a ramp to the monastery. You walk through a mandala gateway and a massive chorten on your journey to the top before seeing the gompa for the first time. The setting is quite stunning, and it's hard to believe that the temple was burned down only a few years ago and was rebuilt partly because to the Sir Edmund Hillary Trust's work.

  There is a very fine Visitors' Center, and it is possible to sit inside the temple for afternoon prayers in the afternoon. The monks come, conch shells are blasted, and guests are expected to sit quietly on the temple's right side. A tiny donation would be greatly appreciated.

  Your road descends through forests from Thyangboche to Deboche, where the modest and evocative nunnery is well worth a visit. The trail continues along the river valley through the trees, passing more residences and'mani' walls. The path steadily climbs after passing a bridge over a beautiful gorge, with amazing views of Ama Dablam ahead. As the height is climbed to reach the settlement of Pangboche, there are countless wonderful photo opportunities in both directions, as well as frequent chortens and mani walls. This is a wonderfully attractive village with stone walled farms and an intriguing monastery nestled in the trees at the top. This is most likely the Khumbu region's oldest monastery, possibly dating back to the Khumbu's earliest introduction of Buddhism. A 'yeti' scalp and claw used to be stored here, but they were stolen a few years ago.

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• DAY 9

  Acclimatization day - excursion to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,576m/15,014ft). 6 - 7 hour trek.

  Ama Dablam, at 6,812 meters/22,349 feet, is one of Khumbu's most beloved and admired mountains. You are suddenly standing in front of the mountain range after crossing the Imja Drangka River via a steep descent followed by a gentle ascent to Lhabarma. You can walk to the mountain's foot and take in its enormity. Ama Dablam Base Camp is located at 4,576m/15,013ft in an open yak pasture beneath the west face, with the summit nearly straight up above at 2,300m/7,500ft. Three-quarters of the way up, the ascending route follows the southwest ridge's right hand skyline, going onto the face above the hanging glacier. Kantega, 6,783m/22,254ft, Thamserku, 6,618m/21,712ft, and Tawoche, 6,542m/21,463ft, are all visible from Base Camp. 

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• DAY 10

  Trek to Dingboche (4,360m/14,305ft) 4 hour trek.

  From the Ama Dablam base camp, you will trek towards dingboche which is a magnificient village in the Imja- Tse valley where you can have outstanding fields surrounded by stone walls.

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• DAY 11

  Trek to Lobuche (4,931m/16,174ft) 5 - 6 hour trek.

  Head north from Dingboche, stopping first at Buddhist shrines known as mani-prayer Stupas. With views of Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam, and Pokalde mountain, descend a gentle slope towards Pheriche valley and the village.Arrive at Thugla, where the Pheriche and Dingboche trails intersect, and then cross a little wooden bridge over a raging river fed by the Khumbu glacier, after a few hours of wonderful trekking. Continue trekking for an hour with a modest elevation to Lobuche, where you will spend the night, after a little rest. The cottages and lodge at Lobuche are tucked away in a corner, securely hidden and shielded from the elements.

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• DAY 12

  Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,300m/17,384ft) Descend to Gorak Shep (5,165m/16,941ft) 7 hour trek.

  Today's adventure begins with a one-hour hike on a moderate trail with a gradual incline, followed by a brief 20-minute climb to a moraine above the Khumbu glacier. From here, a rough moraine road leads to Gorakshep, a level sandy meadow beneath Kala Patthar 5,545m and Mt. Pumori 7,145m.Until the late 1980s, Gorakshep served as an early Everest base camp, with a few lodges and teahouses. After a short break, continue trekking to Everest Base Camp; the walk is difficult due to the high altitude and thin air, and the trail leads over stony dunes, moraine, and streams until you reach Everest Base Camp. After reaching the base camp, you then retrace your steps back towards Gorakshep for the overnight stay.

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• DAY 13

  Ascend Kalapathar (5,545m/18,188ft), descend to Pheriche (4,280m/14,042ft) 7- 8 hour trek.

  A strenuous journey leads you to Kalapatthar, a little rocky summit on Mt. Pumori's southwest ridge; the view from here is amazing, with Everest just a stone's throw away; return to Gorakshep and continue walking to Pheriche and beyond to Pangboche after a delightful time.

  After an hour of pleasant walking, arrive at Thugla, where the Dingboche trail splits off, and descend further to the Pheriche Valley's level zone. Reach Pheriche after an hour of vigorous walking.

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• DAY 14

  Trek to Tashinga (3,450m /11,023ft) 5 - 6 hour trek.

  Retrace your steps back towards tashinga where you will be having an overnight stay.

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• DAY 15

  Trek to Namche, continue to Monjo (2,850m/9,301ft) 4 - 5 hour trek.

  On this day, you trek back towards Namche bazaar and continue your trek for your overnight stay destination for the day which is Monjo.

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• DAY 16

  Trek to Lukla (2,804m/9,336ft) 6-7 hour trek.

  From Monjo, you retrace your track towards Lukla after approx. six to seven hours of walking.

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• DAY 17

  Fly to Kathmandu. 45 mins flight

  On this day, you will board a flight back to Kathmandu. During the flight you can have a mesmerizing view of the mountains as you leave Lukla.

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• DAY 18

  Sightseeing and time at leisure in Kathmandu. Transfer to the airport

  Today, you may explore Asia's former hippy capital's medieval ambiance, which includes a beautiful combination of busy bazaars, Hindu and Buddhist temples, shrines and stupas, colonial and antique architecture, as well as modern structures. A half-day sightseeing trip of Kathmandu with an English-speaking guide is included, with stops at the Monkey Temple, Durbar Square, and Boudhanath Stupa.

  There will be a group shuttle to the airport later in the afternoon for your overnight trip return.

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