• Kathmandu - Day 1 Arrival in KATHMANDU (1300m/4265ft)
  Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where a representative will warmly welcome you and assist with hotel check-in. The remainder of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. Meals: None
• Kathmandu - Day 2 Acclimatization in KATHMANDU
  After breakfast, depart the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the “city of glory.” Visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the heart of religious and cultural life, an area rich with old temples and historical significance, showcasing glorious Newari architecture. Highlights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, home to the Living Goddess. Afterwards, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world. Proceed to Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later, visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa, one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes facing the four cardinal directions, watching for righteous behavior and human prosperity. Enjoy a welcome dinner in the evening. Meals: Breakfast
• Phakding - Day 3 Fly to LUKLA (2800m/9187ft); trek to PHAKDING (2610m/8563 ft) 2-3 hours trek; 200m descent, 50m ascent
  Take an early morning flight from Kathmandu International Airport to Lukla Airport and trek to Phakding. Descend above farmlands, passing through Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat, and Sano and Thulo Gumela, and visit shrines and monasteries of Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa with breathtaking views of the sacred mountain Kumbila and sister summits Kusum Kanguru peaks. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Namche Bazaar - Day 4 Trek to NAMCHE (3420m/11221ft) 5-6 hours/1000m ascent, 100m descent
  Head towards Namche Bazaar, crossing through the hamlets of Zamphute and Tok Tok to see the dazzling Thamserku glistening in the sun, accompanying most of the trek. Pass through the scenic Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo, reaching Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff by the Dudhkoshi river. Continue to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Halfway to Namche Bazaar, prepare for a steep climb at the end. Cross the last village of Jorsale, a steep stepped path leads to a high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge, where the Dudhkoshi meets its tributary, the BhoteKoshi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Irish Pub - Day 5 Acclimatization at NAMCHE
  Enjoy an acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. To help the body adapt to the high altitude, take short walks or climb a few hundred feet during the day to explore the villages, houses, terraced fields, and snowy mountains of Kwangde, Khumbu peak, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru, and the village’s big weekly event, the Saturday market, to mingle with the crowds and observe men and women in traditional attire. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Pangboche - Day 6 Trek to PANGBOCHE (3860m/12665ft)
  The trail between Phortse and Pangboche is not a main trail and is quite narrow in spots with a 300-400m sheer drop to the Imja Khola below. Pangboche is a large village with a population of 600 and is the last major settlement inhabited year-round. Pangboche consists of two villages – upper and lower Pangboche. Lodges are mostly in lower Pangboche with its riverside stone-walled agricultural fields. The oldest monastery in the Khumbu region, the Riwa Gompa, is located in upper Pangboche. Most trekkers pass through lower Pangboche on the way up and visit upper Pangboche while returning from Kala Patthar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Dingboche - Day 7 Trek to DINGBOCHE (4360m/14305ft)
  Following the Imja Khola, the trail climbs towards the village of Shomare. Crossing the treeline beyond this village, walk up a rolling arid stretch, an alpine terrain with patches of scrub and isolated pastures and fields for yak grazing. Cross through the yak pasture and herdsmen’s stone huts at Orsho and Tsuro Wog, then turn right where the trail descends to a point near the confluence of Imja Khola and Khumbu Khola. Finally, climb a low ridge to reach the sprawling settlement of Dingboche, a cold and windy place with sub-zero night temperatures even in summer. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Dingboche - Day 8 Acclimatization in DINGBOCHE
  Enjoy another acclimatization day in Dingboche. Hike to the Chukhung valley, making your way up the Imja Khola valley to a land riven by glacial moraines amidst towering formidable mountains, and climb Chukhung Ri, a rocky hill behind the village, before returning to Dingboche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lobuche - Day 9 Trek to LOBUCHE (4930m/16175ft)
  On the trail to Lobuche, find yourself truly in the lap of the Himalayas with awe-inspiring mountains on all sides. Pass by a place called Dusa, where some herdsmen’s uninhabited stone huts can be seen, reach Dughla, and then Chupki Lhara, where large heaps of stones with prayer flags commemorate mountaineers who perished on missions to climb Mt. Everest. At the top of the valley is Chola Lake, where glimpses of blue waters can be seen from high trails. From Chupki Lhara, the trail drops to the Khumbu glacier moraine, after which three great peaks—Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Pumori—are visible straight ahead. Walk the final steps along a murmuring stream to reach Lobuche. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Gorak Shep - Day 10 Trek to GORAK SHEP (5160m/16930ft) and EBC (5340m/17521ft) and back to GORAK SHEP
  This day will be a long and challenging one. The trail crosses the moraine of the Changri glacier, which joins the Khumbu glacier from the west. Climb steeply up a stony slope to reach Gorak Shep, where the first glimpse of Kala Patthar can be seen. From Gorak Shep, move towards EBC, to be amidst the mountains, not to see them from afar, as EBC is not a viewpoint. Walk by the shallow blue waters of Gorak Shep lake, with Changtse peak in Tibet and the Lho La depression straight ahead. Cross several glaciers, icefalls, frozen pools of meltwater, exposed icy walls, and large boulders to finally reach EBC, where trekking ends and mountaineering begins. Descend back to Gorak Shep for the night stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Pheriche - Day 11 Trek to KALA PATTHAR (5545m/18193ft); return trek to PHERICHE (4240m/13911ft)
  Finally, this is the date with Everest, the climax of the trek. Start after an early breakfast without hurry. Cross the wide sandy bed of the dried-up lake and steep zigzags to ascend about 100m for a great view of Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse. As the climb begins again, enjoy a grand view of Khumbu glacier and Nuptse massif, and finally climb to the rocky viewpoint of Kala Patthar. It’s a slow, tough climb, but every meter ascended is rewarded with a bit more of Everest, and finally, find yourself sitting on the Kala Patthar rocks amidst an unbelievable Himalayan Panorama. Return downhill, which takes much less time. Retrace the way back through Gorak Shep, Lobuche, and from Dughla, instead of moving towards Dingboche, descend to Pheriche along Khumbu Khola for the night stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Tengboche - Day 12 Trek back to TENGBOCHE (3870m/12697ft)
  From Pheriche, the trail descends to Tsuro Wog after crossing the bridge across Khumbu Khola, offering great mountain views. From Tsuro Wog, start the descending path retracing the way up, proceeding through Orsho, Shomare, and upper Pangboche, and finally to the beautiful place of Tengboche. The Tengboche monastery is Khumbu’s largest gompa. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Namche Bazaar - Day 13 Trek back to NAMCHE BAZAR
  From Tengboche, move towards Phunki Tenga, then descend to Sanasa and Kyangjuma, and finally to Namche Bazaar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lukla - Day 14 Trek back to LUKLA
  The final day’s trekking follows the Dudh Kosi down to Lukla, retracing the way up. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Kathmandu - Day 15 Fly back to KATHMANDU
  Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. This is a leisure day, perfect for buying gifts and souvenirs for friends and family. In the evening, join a FAREWELL event to review great photos and share experiences of the trip. Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
• Kathmandu - Day 16 Fly back HOME or extend your HOLIDAYS
  If you wish to stay longer, consult for short tours such as game drives at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, or tours to Tibet, India, or Bhutan. Meals: Breakfast

• Round-trip flights between Kathmandu and Lukla.
• Guided sightseeing of major heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley.
• 13 nights in teahouse lodges on a twin-sharing basis.
• Licensed guide and porter (1:2 ratio) with insurance, gear, and wages.
• All necessary trekking permits (Sagarmatha National Park, TIMS).
• All local meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with tea/coffee included.
• Private vehicle for all airport pickups and drops.
• One special cultural welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
• Breakfast

• Nepalese visa fee
• Excess baggage charge(s)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
• International flights
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses(phone calls/laundry/bar bills/battery recharge/extra porters/water/shower, etc
• Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Mt. Everest
Culture and History
Local People and Guide
Panoramic Views
The Trek to Everest Base Camp (5340m/17521ft) will be a memory that you will cherish for the lifetime. There can be no trek as rewarding as one to the Everest viewpoint, Kala Patthar (5545m/18193ft) since the world’s highest peak is barely 10km/6 miles from there. The trek in itself is not particularly strenuous as this leisurely trek is designed keeping in mind the slow pace of the first time trekkers. The Everest Base Camp is usually two weeks trek that starts and ends at Lukla Airport (30 minutes flight from Kathmandu International Airport). There is more to the Everest trek than just Everest. While on this exciting trip, we will pass through several of tiny Sherpa villages and through remote valleys, monasteries, roaring rivers, frozen pools of melt water, glaciers and astonishing views of dazzling peaks all on the way before we finally date with the Everest.

• Minimum age is 15 years

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