We recommend that you schedule your arrival in Kathmandu in the morning or afternoon. This will give you enough time to relax and recover from jet lag before starting your adventure. Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. After you have freshened up, your trek guide will brief you about your trip in the lobby of your hotel in the evening.

Get familiar with your surroundings by taking a walk down the street. Visit to Thamel, the main tourist hub. Overnight at Kathmandu's in a Hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight

In the morning, you visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath, as part of a guided sightseeing tour. The tour lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours. In the afternoon, you will be briefed about your upcoming adventure. If you have any doubts, check your equipment and visit the Swayambhunath Monkey Temple near your hotel. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel Moolight
Meals: Breakfast

All treks to Everest begin from Luka where you will be flying to early in the morning, right after breakfast. The flight will be an interesting one since you will be flying amidst the grand Himalayas in a Twin Otter airplane. You will begin your short trek to Phakding immediately after landing. At one hour’s gradual descent, you will be at a Cheplung village from where you have a glimpse of Mt. Khumbila (18900ft), a sacred mountain which has never been climbed. From Cheplung, you will continue descending to Phakding and spend the night.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will begin your trek on uphill and downhill trails with multiple crossings over Dudh Koshi River and a magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (21,675ft) from the Benkar village. You will cross more bridges and reach the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, where your trekking permits are checked. You will walk furthermore and pass through Jorsale village before reaching Namche Bazaar. From here, you get beautiful views of the Himalayas including Everest, Lhotse, Tawache and others. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This is the first of three scheduled rest days that will help you acclimatize to the high altitude. Experts believe that it is better to stay active even on rest days for a better trekking experience, so you will spend the day enjoying small hike in and around Namche Bazaar. You will hike to the Everest View Hotel to enjoy the admirable views of the Himalayan scenery. On the way back to Namche, you will also visit Khumjung Monastery (houses a yeti scalp!) and the Hillary School. Your guide may also take you to the tourist visitor center near the headquarters of the Everest National Park where you can observe various things related to the first Everest climbers, Sherpa culture, and learn about the diverse flora and fauna of the Everest region. Spend the night in Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will begin today’s trek on an easy trail to Phunki Thanga. From here you will ascend towards Tengboche village which is home to the largest monastery in the Everest region. The monastery is located within the Sagarmatha National Park and provides panoramic views of the highest mountains on earth including Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse and Lhotse. You will try to reach the monastery by 3:00 in the afternoon and may even be able to witness a religious Buddhist ceremony. Overnight in Tengboche.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today’s trek will start with a downhill trek and will take you through lush forests filled with birch, conifers and rhododendron trees. You will continue your trek with views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam to accompany you. The scenic trek descends to Debuche, crosses the Imja River and takes you to Pangboche. As you trek up the upper Pangboche trail, you will get a more sacred view of the Himalayas and Pangboche Monastery. You will continue towards the Imja Valley, the Lobuche River and finally climb to Dingboche. The village is a beautiful airy hamlet overlooked by chortens and prayer flags. Spend the night in Dingboche.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Dingboche is a popular stop for trekkers and climbers headed to Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam or Imja Tse. The village is beautiful with an array of fields enclosed by stone walls to protect barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold wind and grazing animals. You will spend a day at Dingboche for acclimatization. You will take a day hike to Nagarjun Hill for great views of Makalu, Lhotse, Chalotse, Tawache, Ama Dablam and others.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today your route passes through rocky fields and the valley of the Imja River, then enters a glacial moraine amidst the high Himalayas. The route continues to Bibre, a place of yak herders. From here, as you cross the valley, you will see the spectacular Ama Dablam and Amphu Lapcha mountains. The path ahead is cut by icy streams. You will continue your hike for about half an hour and reach Chukung. After lunch, you will start your trek towards Chukung Ri. The climb to Chukung Ri involves some easy detours near the summit. From the top, you can see the spectacular view of Ama Dablam and Amphu Labcha peaks straight across the valley. You will return to Chukung for the night.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today’s trek starts early in the morning and reaches the highest point of the entire trek, the Kongma La Pass. You can take the path up the mountain above the Nuptse Glacier moraines northwest of Chukung or return to Bibre and hike along the path above the Niyang Khola (Niyang River). The upper part of the pass is marked by cairns and Buddhist prayer flags. The final descent from the pass is the most difficult part of today’s trek. After climbing the far side moraine, the path turns north along the Khumbu Glacier, which takes you to Lobuche. Spend the night in Lobuche.

Note: Trekking through Kongma La is optional. If you will do not want to tackle the strenuous Kongma La pass today and want to go directly to Lobuche from Chhukung, you can do that too.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, your route passes through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. On the way ahead, you will see the northern peak of Everest, Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse and other mountains. A short climb will take you to Thangma Riju. From here, you will enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayan scenery. You will climb a steep path that will lead you to the top of the Changri Glacier. When you reach Gorak Shep, you will be surrounded by the Himalayas. After some rest, you will proceed to the Everest Base Camp. You will cross rocky dunes, moraines and streams before reaching the base camp of the world's highest mountain, Everest. From here, you will admire the Nuptse, Khumbutse and Pumori mountains. You will return to Gorak Shep and spend the night.

Alternatively, you can visit Kala Patthar today instead of the next day as many believe that the sunset view from Kala Patthar is more stunning than the sunrise view.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will start your trek to Kala Patthar early in the morning to witness the remarkable views of the first rays of the sun shining on Everest. However, be prepared for the trek in darkness and cold temperatures (temperatures vary according to the season). Moreover, there is always a chance of cold winds which are very common. As you continue your trek, familiar peaks such as Lingtren, Khumbutse, Changtse, Everest and Nuptse will tower above you. After several hours of climbing, you will be at the top of Kala Patthar. The close-up view of Everest and other Himalayan peaks from Kala Patthar is amazing. You will enjoy the stunning Himalayan scenery and descend to Lobuche where you will spend the night.

Today, participants visiting the Everest Base Camp will have an early breakfast to start as the Everest Base Camp trek takes longer than the trek to Kala Patthar. After returning to Gorakh Shep, both the groups will have lunch together.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

From Lobuche you will trek downhill along the path along the Khumbu Glacier. Your path will split into two and you will take the path on your right. On the way you will get a good view of the looming Awi Peak. You will pass by stupas and tombstones in the distance. After walking for a while you will start climbing uphill. During the climb, you will see Chola Tso Lake nearby. You will continue and cross another lake which is much smaller than Chola Tso Lake. You will cross the Chola River on a bridge before reaching Dzongla. Spend the night in Dzongla.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

As you gain altitude, Cho La Lake comes into view and Ama Dablam leads over a chain of mountains to the south and Cholatse rises to the west. The climb is not easy; it is steep, but at some points it is made worse by boulders, some of which we have to run over. The final climb to Cho La can be a bit difficult as the path winds around a gorge. The pass is marked with prayer flags and cairns. The views of the majestic peaks in all directions are breathtaking. Although long, the path to Thangnak is not difficult. Your path takes us to the edge of the Ngojumpa Glacier, the longest glacier in Nepal. As we reach the other side of the glacier, we see Gokyo Lake, the second in a chain of six lakes. A little further away is the third Gokyo Lake. On the edge of this lake is the village of Gokyo, where we spend the night.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will climb Gokyo Ri today and enjoy views of the incredible mountain vista. You can also tour the fourth Gokyo Lake today which is only 3km north of the Gokyo Village. Next, continue trekking to the 5th lake. The view from ‘Scoundrel’s Viewpoint’, located at the edge of the 5th lake, is astonishing. Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu mountains and the huge Ngozumba Glacier are yours to admire. You will trek back to Gokyo and spend the night.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, you will start the day early in the morning to complete the long day’s trek ahead. Your trail moves alongside Dudh Pokhari (lake) for a while. You will walk for around two hours before descending towards the Renjo La pass. On the way you are rewarded with extravagant views of the Himalayan and Rolwaling ranges and others. Views from the Renjo La pass are much like that from Gokyo Ri with the third Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Village beneath the gray smear of the Ngozumpa Glacier. You will also get outstanding views of Mt. Everest from the top of the pass. Continuing on from the pass, your trail winds down a stone staircase and then moves over a loose scree to reach the south bank of Angladumba Tsho Lake. The prescence of ice on the trail while descending down can make your descent a bit hazardous. Along the way you will see Relama Tsho and Renjo Lake. You will walk down a narrow valley clogged with giant boulders to Lumde where you will stay overnight.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The descent from Lumde to Thame follows a traditional route used for centuries by the Tibetan traders. You will cross the Bhote Koshi River and descend to Taranga. The trail continues to descend and you will cross two bridges before reaching Thame. Overlooking Thame is its famous Gompa situated on a hill to the west. From here, you will descend gradually on a trail that passes through a few small villages before reaching Namche Bazaar which is probably the biggest town in the Everest region. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today, you will start your trek downhill. As you continue your trek, you will cross several bridges over the fast-flowing Dudhkoshi River and its tributaries. The trek is now flatter and more scenic. On your trek, you will walk across open plains, through rhododendron and pine forests, and enjoy distant views of snow covered peaks. You will walk through Sherpa villages where you will see their impressive faith in Buddhism and their culture of prayer stones and prayer flags. Upon reaching Lukla, you will stretch those sore legs and reminisce about the experiences of the past few weeks. Your long trek through the mountain and its high passes end today. Spend the night in Lukla.

Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You get up early in the morning, enjoy your breakfast, and get ready for the arrival of aircraft for the flight back to Katmandu or Ramechap Airport. On your touchdown at the Kathmandu airport, you will be met by AlpineTrav rep and transferred to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to do your own thing.

Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Meals: Breakfast

A free day in Kathmandu to rest, explore, and shop. There are no activities scheduled for today. This day also serves as a contingency day in case of any delays with the flights. If you would like to do any sightseeing today, please reach out to us, and we can assist you with arranging sightseeing tours around Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Your incredible journey through the Everest region comes to an end today. After breakfast, our representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. Take with you unforgettable memories of the Himalayan adventure, stunning landscapes, and Sherpa culture. We wish you a safe journey and hope to welcome you back for another trek in the beautiful mountains of Nepal.

Meals: Breakfast