Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted and welcomed by our representative at the airport, and then she will transmit to the hotel. You will be for a short time described your tour and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is all yours and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Today, you will have a sightseeing trip around Kathmandu. First, we visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the major Buddhist monasteries in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries. We also visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, where you will see the Lion Gate, the Palace of fifty-five windows, art galleries, the Golden Gate, and the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. You will also go around Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square. After that, we visit Pashupatinath, the most renowned Hindu temple in the country, placed on the banks of the holy Bagmati River.
Day 3: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2656m)
From Kathmandu taking a scenic flight early in the morning to Lukla (2827m), we fly for 40 minutes. Arriving at Lukla in the afternoon, we start our walk by moving down to the Dudh Koshi River and taking the main track to Namche Bazaar, located just over Chaunrikharka (2713m). The track is easy, and after coming across the tiny village of Ghat (2550m), we have a short walk to Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.
Day 4: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3440m)
On this day, we move from Phakding with a trivial climb to Jorsale, and we move ahead of a waterfall. At this instant, we pass through the villages and magnificent forest of rhododendron, massive firs, and magnolia trees. Afterward, we walk to Namche, coming across a few bridges, and after that go up quite a few hundred meters, a steep descent, and another more vertical climb through the forest. We trek for 4 hours today and stay at Trekkers Lodge.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar (Acclimatization Day 3440m)
We have a day’s rest in Namche Bazaar today for acclimatization, essential before moving to a higher elevation. Alternatively, we can walk around Thame, Khunde, or Khumjung or relax and travel around Namche Bazaar, a Sherpa community. Overnight in Namche Bazaar at Trekkers Lodge.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3867m)
From Namche Bazaar, our trek continues to the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi with excellent views of the Himalayas. The reasonably flat surface route will take you to view the astonishing landscape of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, etc. Then, the path moves on, and we can consider wild lives such as musk deer, colorful pheasant, and more. After that, the lane slopes down to Dudh Koshi River, where the sequence of charming water-driven prayer wheels can be seen. Finally, we come across a suspension bridge above Dudh Koshi River and take a steep way through pine and juniper forest. We will walk for about 2 hours which will take you to Tengboche. Tonight at Tengboche.
Day 7: Tengboche – Dingboche (4300m)
We have a short vertical and a grubby move down to Dingboche from Tengboche via a forest of conifers, birches, and rhododendrons. Then traverse the bridge and move down to Pangboche, passing the forest and wonderfully carved Mani stones to Pangboche at 3860m. After that, the way enters alpine pastures above the tree line to Dingboche at 4240m.
Day 8: Dingboche (4300m) – Acclimatization day
Dingboche is a striking assortment of small meadows encircled by stone walls protecting the crops of potatoes and barley from the cool winds. Chhukung is another sensible option to go around on this day. You will witness the fantastic view in this valley; the towering south face of Lhotse to the north, Island Peak in the heart of the valley, and the fluted ice walls of unnamed peaks lay in a series in the southern end of the valley.
Day 9: Dingboche – Lobuche (4930m)
Today, from Dingboche, the track goes up to a gently slanting valley and moves up steeply into the moraine of the Khumbu glaciers. We come across the bridge, elevate on the moraine, and observe the stone monuments constructed in the memory of six Sherpas who died in a landslide at Lobuche at 4930m. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.
Day 10: Lobuche – Gorakshep – Kalapattar – Lobuche (4930m)
On the track from Lobuche today, we arrive at the moraines of Changri Nup Glacier; we make a sequence of small up and down walks over the irregular track lined with cairns that ultimately make way to the astonishing glacial sands of Gorakshep (5160m). And then, we consequently climb to Kala Pattar, which rewards us with the magnificent scene of Nuptse, Chagatse, Pumori, Lhotse, and countless others. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.
Day 11: Lobuche – Tengboche (3867m)
Today we move down 4000 ft which is much more enjoyable here. One best part of the day was getting in at the Himalayan Rescue Association clinic and meeting the emergency physicians. We are again in the land of rhododendrons and wild irises. We stay overnight at Tengboche.
Day 12: Tengboche – Monjo (2950m)
Today we move from Tengboche to reach Monjo enjoying the simple walks down. However, it is quite a long walk. After walking through Namche Bazaar, we reach Monjo and stay overnight in Monjo en route.
Day 13: Monjo – Lukla (2827m)
This is the final day of trekking, where we climb up to the runway at Lukla after a short walk on the valley. Overnight in Lukla.
Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu by air (1360m)
We wake up early to depart from Lukla and take a scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are transferred back to our hotel.
