Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu

Kathmandu - A representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be waiting for you outside the International Airport terminal gate, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy an overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing (4 - 6 hours)

Kathmandu - After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of the following locations:

1. Boudhanath Stupa
   Located about 6 km east of downtown Kathmandu, this is the largest stupa in the valley, standing 36 meters high. It is a remarkable example of stupa design. Boudhanath, also known as Khasti or dew drops, was constructed during a severe drought when builders had to use dew to mix the mortar.

2. Pashupatinath Temple
   One of the most sacred Hindu shrines globally, Pashupatinath is situated 5 km east of the city center. The richly adorned pagoda houses the sacred Linga of Lord Shiva. Historical records suggest the temple existed before 400 AD. Devotees often take ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River beside the temple.

3. Patan Durbar Square
   This enchanting area combines palace buildings, artistic courtyards, and elegant pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the heart of Patan’s religious and social life and includes a museum with bronze statues and religious artifacts. A notable monument is a 17th-century temple dedicated to Krishna, built entirely of stone.

4. Swayambhunath Stupa (World Heritage Site)
   Overlooking the valley from a hillock on the western side, this large stupa is one of Nepal’s holiest Buddhist sites. Its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley from a primordial lake.

Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 40-minute flight, 3 – 4 hours trek

Phakding - Take an early morning flight to Lukla, meet the rest of the crew, and begin the trek. The trail leads to Phakding via Cheplung village, offering a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain never summited. Overnight in Phakding.

Phakding – Namche (3,438m/11,280 ft) 5 – 6 hours

Namche Bazaar - Continue walking north up the Benkar valley, crossing the Dudh Koshi River and passing Chumoa and Monjo villages to enter the Everest National Park. After crossing a suspension bridge at Jorsale village, walk alongside the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers, ascending a steep trail to reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Acclimatization Day – Namche Bazaar: (3,440m/11,284ft)

Irish Pub - Explore Namche Bazaar and hike to Sagarmatha National Park to enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas, including views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde. For a day hike, trek to Khumjung village. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m/12,694ft): 5- 6 hours

Tengboche - The trek to Phunki is easy. From there, ascend to Tengboche village to explore the famous Tengboche monastery, the largest in the Everest region. Located within the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the monastery offers panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. The monastery opens at 3:00 pm, allowing visitors to observe a Buddhist ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.

Tengboche to Dingboche (4,360 m/14,300 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Dingboche - Descend to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. Continue along the upper Pangboche trail, exploring the Pangboche Monastery. Proceed to Dingboche via Imja Valley and Lobuche River. Overnight in Dingboche.

Dingboche Acclimatization

Dingboche - Spend a day in Dingboche to acclimate to the high altitude. Hike for about four hours to a hill behind Dingboche for views of the world’s tallest peaks, including Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Overnight in Dingboche.

Dingboche – Lobuche 4,900 m

Lobuche - Continue trekking for about 7 hours (9 km) along the Himalayan trail towards the famous base camp of the world’s tallest peak, enjoying breathtaking mountain views. The trail continues via Dughla pass to the mountain village of Lobuche for an overnight stay.

Lobuche – Gorak Shep 5160 m – Everest Base Camp 5365 m

Gorakshep - Continue the trek to Everest Base Camp, walking nearly 12 hours (17 km) to Gorakshep. After checking in at the lodge and having lunch, walk to the Base Camp to enjoy views of Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori mountains. Return to Gorakshep for an overnight stay.

Gorakshep – Kala Patthar 5555 meters – Pheriche 4200 m

Pheriche - Dughlha Road - After an early breakfast, hike to the highest point of the trek, Kala Patthar, for magnificent views of Everest and other mountains like Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse. It takes about three hours to reach the top. After spending time at the summit, return to Gorak Shep for lunch, which is easier than hiking up to Kala Patthar. After lunch, descend to Pheriche for the night.

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 7 hours

Irish Pub - Descend through Pangboche and Tengboche, continuing to Namche Bazaar. Arrive in the afternoon. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) – 6 hours

Lukla - On the last day of trekking, return to Lukla where the trek began. Reflect on the trek and the personal achievements of all participants. The afternoon is free to explore, relax, and enjoy a hot shower. In the evening, celebrate with drinks and dancing. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Lukla – Kathmandu (1400 m)

Kathmandu - Catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after the mountain journey. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a cultural dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Departure Day

Kathmandu - You will be picked up and driven to the TIA from your hotel a couple of hours before departure. The Mardi Himal Trek with Himalaya Sanctuary will leave you with exciting stories and wonderful memories from the Himalayas.

• Inclusive of all staff costs: salary, insurance, equipment, and domestic airfare with food and lodging
• Porter service provided at a 2 trekkers to 1 porter ratio
• Comfortable 3-star hotel stay in Kathmandu with complimentary breakfast
• Coverage of all government and local taxes
• Convenient airport transfers for pick-up and drop-off
• Comprehensive Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour by private vehicle
• Guidance from an experienced, English-speaking, government-licensed trekking guide
• Celebratory farewell dinner to conclude the trip
• Roundtrip domestic flights between Kathmandu and Lukla
• Cozy teahouse accommodations and three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
• All trekking documentation handled, including permits for National Park and TIMS

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Nepalese visa fee
• Excess baggage charge(s)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• Entrance fes for Sightseeing
• Travel and rescue insurance
• phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters,hot and cold drinks,, shower, etc.
• Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver

The trek to Everest Base Camp is the most renowned hiking journey globally, offering an unparalleled opportunity to witness some of the world’s most stunning landscapes. Nepal, a captivating nation, offers trekkers an exploration of the Sherpa people’s culture and way of life through this trek. We assure a gradual and well-paced ascent to facilitate optimum acclimatization. The sight of sunrise bathing the snow-clad peaks looming over the Khumbu Glacier, as seen from the summit of Kala Patthar, is indeed a memory to cherish. Ideal for mountain lovers and those who find thrill in stretching their boundaries, this trek poses an arduous challenge. It is not to be underestimated, considering the well-maintained paths interrupted with several strenuous sections along the Khumbu glacier.

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m).
• Our representative from Himalaya Sanctuary will meet you after landing and custom clearance in the Tribhuwan internal Airport (TIA). Following a brief introduction and Nepali welcome, we will drive you to the hotel in Thamel. Thamel, as located in the heart of the city, you can have a first-hand experience of the valley from the drive. Overnight at a hotel in Thamel Kathmandu.
• Day 02: Kathmandu Vally Sightseeing
• After breakfast in the morning, you will be Proceed for Sightseeing place as given below. Boudhanath Stupa, Lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Boudhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath. Pasupatinath Temple, Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 km east of the city center. The richly ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple. Patan Darbar Square, Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards, and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone. Swayambhunath Stupa, The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site) Watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises
• Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,804 m) and Trek to Phakding (2,610 m) – 3 hours.
• We take an early morning flight to Lukla and start our trek. The trail then leads to Phakding via Cheplung village from where we get a magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila, a sacred mountain that has never been summited. Overnight at Phakding
• Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 5 hours.
• We continue our walk on the trail that goes north up the Benkar valley. We cross Dudh Koshi River and pass Chumoa and Monjo villages leading the entrance to the Everest National Park. Then we pass Jorsale village crossing a suspension bridge and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. We continue our trek ascending on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
• Day 05: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day.
• We explore Namche Bazaar and hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. If we are interested in a day hike, we can trek to Khumjung village. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
• Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3,860 m) – 5 hours.
• The trek until Phunki is an easy walk. From here we ascend towards Tengboche village exploring the famous Tengboche monastery which is the biggest monastery of the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is blessed with panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. The Tengboche Monastery opens at 3:00 pm, so if we reach there by 4 o’clock we can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony.
• Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4,350 m) 4 – 5 hours.
• We walk downhill to Debuche and cross the Imja River to reach Pangboche. The trek continues passing through the upper Pangboche trail and exploring the Pangboche Monastery. We continue our walk to Dingboche via Imja Valley and Lobuche River. Overnight at Dingboche.
• Day 08: Acclimatization Hike to Nangkartshang Peak (5,083 m) 3 – 4 hours.
• Spending a day in Dingboche will help us to acclimate to the high altitude. We can spend time hiking to the hill about four hours behind Dingboche to view the world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Overnight at Dingboche.
• Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4,910 m) 4 – 5 hours.
• The trek continues walking around 7 hours (9 km) along the Himalayan trail heading towards the famous base camp of the world’s tallest peak exploring the breathtaking magnificent view of the mountains. The trail then continues via Dughla pass to the mountain village of Lobuche for the overnight stay.
• Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,365 m) & walk to Gorak Shep (5,180 m) 6 – 7 hours.
• Today we continue our trek to Everest Base camp walking long day nearly 12 hours (17 km) to Gorakshep. After reaching Gorak shep, check-in at the lodge, have lunch and walk to the Base Camp to enjoy amazing views of Nuptse, Khumbuste and Pumori mountains. Then we walk back to Gorakshep from the base camp for overnight stay.
• Day 11: Morning Hike to Kala Patthar (5,555 m) & descend to Pheriche (4,200 m) 5 – 6 Hours
• After early breakfast, we walk up to the highest point of the trek, Kalapatthar for a magnificent view of the world’s tallest Everest and several other mountains like Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse mountains. It takes about three hours to reach the top. After spending some time at the summit of Kala Patthar, we walk back to Gorak Shep for lunch which is relatively easier than hiking up to Kala Patthar. After lunch, we hike down to Pheriche to spend the night.
• Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441 m) – 7 hours.
• Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us through Pangboche and Tengboche before continuing to the town of Namche Bazaar. We arrive back to Namche in the afternoon. Overnight at a guesthouse.
• Day 13: Trek to Lukla (2,804 m) 5 – 6 hours.
• This is our last day of trekking as we return to Lukla where the trek began. We enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trek mates. Overnight at a guesthouse.
• Day 14: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
• We catch an early morning flight to Kathmandu after our long mountain journey. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. We take you for a cultural dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
• Day 15: Transfer to the International Airport for Departure.
• Our driver will transfer you to the International Airport for your onward Destination.
• Note: To avoid the risk of missing your International flight we always suggest you have 2 to 3 days extra at the end of your trip because the flight from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu Often delayed or canceled due to bad weather conditions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.