DAY 01 | ARRIVAL AT KATHMANDU (1,400M)
On reaching Kathmandu Airport, you will receive a warm welcome from our tour representative who will then assist you in reaching the hotel. Enjoy the scrumptious meal which is then followed by a comfy and relaxing overnight stay.
Meals: Welcome Dinner
DAY 02 | KATHMANDU (1,400M)
To give a perfect start to your day, we provide you a healthy morning meal. After completing breakfast, get yourself ready for the Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour. Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the biggest Buddha stupa at Boudhanath are the two must-visit and most preferred travel destinations in the valley.
The Monkey Temple at Swayambhunath and the Kathmandu Darbar Square are the other two hugely visited travel sites. Return to the hotel after it gets dark and enjoy a mouth-watering dinner at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 03 | KATHMANDU – LUKLA (2880M) – PHAKDING (2740M). (5 HOUR TREK)
Today you will be flying to Lukla by Twin Otter Aircraft hence, you need to wake up a little early. After the flight lands, get ready to enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the surroundings. Keep your camera always ready to capture the irresistible beauty of the Himalayas. On reaching Lukla, the most renowned mountain airstrip in the world, you will start trekking down to the river at Phakding.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
Please note the flight may happen from Ramechap or from Kathmandu. In case the regular flight is not operating then you might want to take a Helicopter which will cost extra.
DAY 04 | PHAKDING – NAMCHE (3445M). (5-6 HOUR TREK) MODERATE WALK BUT AFTER LUNCH UPHILL
Your trekking expedition commences on the fourth day of the trip. The trekking allows us to commence the ascent to Namche Bazaar. Once you reach halfway up the hills, a gap in the wood offers an opportunity to have a glimpse of Everest for the first time. If you are lucky then you can see the South-West side of Everest as it completely depends upon the weather.
Namche happens to be the largest and renowned town in Khumbu where you can enjoy shopping out your heart’s contents every Saturday. Handwoven Tibetan Boots, Tennis shoes, meat, vegetables, grains, and trinkets are some of the hugely sold wares in this market. The Sherpas act host to the traders coming from the foothills and also to the Tibetans from over the border.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 05 | NAMCHE- ACCLIMATIZATION DAY
Adjusting your body to this hugely elevated place is very compulsory as it becomes very difficult for one to adjust his body as per the rarefied atmosphere before ascending to the higher altitudes. Follow the technique of ‘climb high and sleep low’ as this would help you throughout the expedition. You can either opt for relaxing in your stay for the entire day or can hike up to the hill behind Namche to the airstrip at Syangboche.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 06 | TYANGBOCHE/DIBOCHE (3,800M): (5 HOUR TREK) DOWN AND UPHILL
You must be feeling fresh and energized after the acclimatization activity. Today, you will continue your trekking activity from Namche to Phunki and Tengboche Monastery to admire one of the most irresistible views in the world i.e. an eye-treating glory of the Himalayan giants- Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Kategna, Dablam, and Thamserku.
Later in the evening, return to your accommodation site and unwind yourself in the comfy room to have a relaxing sleep.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 07 | PHIRECHE (4,200M). (7-8 HOUR TREK) UP HILL
Give a perfect start to your day with a healthy breakfast and continue trekking towards Phireche by crossing the Imja Khola and through the rolling pastures and terraced fields where Yaks graze.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 08 | PHIRECHE ACCLIMATISATION HIKE (4,400M): REST DAY
We have designed our itinerary in such a way that everyone completes this trekking expedition smoothly and with great comfort therefore we have again planned a day for acclimatization. However, we would appreciate and motivate you to cover at least one of two hikes. The shorter and the easier one is to climb up the hill immediately behind Dingboche to reach steeply down to Pheriche.
You will get an opportunity to take part in the seminars organized by the Himalayan Rescue Association in which several western doctors take part. The other exciting option is to trek up the Imja Tse Valley towards Island Peak. Capture the panoramic views of Ama Dablam and Lhotse before you start trekking down the hill.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 09 | LOBUCHE (4,900M): (6-7 HOUR TREK) UP HILL
Have a healthy breakfast before commencing the day schedule as you need to feel energized throughout the day as today you will be climbing through the green-carpeted valley to Khumbu Glacier to reach Lobuche.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 10 | LOBUJE – KALA PATTAR (5545M) – GORAKSHEP. (7 HOUR TREK) UPHILL
The 10th day of your journey is not only going to be a little hectic but also very exciting as today you continue climbing from Khumbu Glacier to reach Gorakshep. The best thing is that the route going up is very simple and straight and takes almost 3 hours. In addition, you can also have glimpses of almost all the Himalayan giants including Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Ama Dablam, Changtse, and many other from this vantage point.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 11 | GORAK SHEP – EVEREST BASE CAMP 5,364 MTRS – PHERICHE (6-7 HOURS)
Another exciting day of the trip where you will trek for hours to reach the Everest base camp. Kickstart your day with a relishing morning meal and then start packing your bags and then start trekking down to Everest Base Camp from Gorakshep. As a memory, you can place a special token there and that could be anything that has meaning to you but it should also be eco-friendly. On reaching the desired destination, get freshen up and enjoy your lunch.
Do not forget to click some amazing pictures with your group and other trekking companions to commemorate the memories before hiking back to Gorakshep. Collect all your belongings that you have kept at the guesthouse and then continue trekking back to Lobuche and then to Pheriche. Your overnight halt is scheduled at a guest house in Pheriche.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 12 | PHIRECHE TO KHUMJUM (7 HOUR TREK) DOWN AND UPHILL
This is the day for those who love witnessing the admiring beauty of the sunrise. Finish your breakfast first and then start descending to Khumjum. There is no other schedule for the day hence, once you reach the desired destination you are all free to relax and enjoy the day.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 13 | KHUMJUM– NAMCHE-MANJO (3445M). (6-7 HOUR TREK)
Another exciting day of your journey where you will first go down and then ascend the hills. After completing the lip-smacking afternoon lunch, start descending to Manjo. This is one of the best ways to enjoy the awe-inspiring views of Everest before you leave the Everest region and the mountains far behind.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 14 | MANJOO – LUKLA (2880M). (5 HOUR TREK)
It would be very difficult and disheartening for many of the trekkers to head towards Lukla. You are surely going to miss the kind-hearted locals, soul-soothing views of the mountains, valleys, and forests. Once you reach the day destination, you are all free to relax your body at the resting site.
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
DAY 15 | LUKLA – KATHMANDU (1,400M)
Another great way and day to enjoy the aerial views of the Himalayas. You need to be pre-informed that you might have to face the problem of flight delay due to unfavorable climatic conditions. We also assure you that our team would effortlessly help to minimize the inconveniences caused. Our entire team would appreciate your patience during such circumstances.
On reaching Kathmandu Airport you will be picked by our tour representative who will assist you in reaching the pre-booked hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and relax for the day. Later in the evening, you will be attending a farewell dinner along with a cultural show organized by the management.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 16 | DEPARTURE FROM KATHMANDU (1,400M)
Get up in the morning and start packing your bags as the time has come to end the journey. You will be served a relishing and healthy breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will join you on your drive towards the airport. This is how your journey with us concludes and we hope that you had a great time.
Meals: Breakfast only