Max. Elevation: Kathmandu (1,400 m)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Dinner

One of our representatives will be waiting for you outside the airport terminal building. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and transported to the pre-arranged hotel. A quick meeting about trekking and preparation will be placed in the hotel. Afterward, you can check-in and relax at the hotel for a bit. 

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Kilometers: Kathmandu to Lukla (135-140km)

Flight duration: Kathmandu to Lukla (25- minutes flights)

Trek Duration: (Lukla to Phakding 6 hrs.)

Flight Duration: 30-45 minutes

Trek Distance: 7 Km

Trek Duration: 3-4 hrs

Max. Elevation: Lukla (2,800 m) and trek to Phakding (2,610 m) 

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On this day, after breakfast, you will be escorted to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for an early morning flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft). It is a gateway destination to begin our trek. From Kathmandu, it takes around 40 minutes to fly to Tenzing-Hillary Airport of Lukla. The breathtaking views of the White Mountains, green lands, and other interesting scenic views can be seen while flying. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world that culminates in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountain peaks. Upon arriving at Lukla, we meet our other crew members and after some packing and arrangements, we start our trek through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. The trek from Lukla to Phakding is a very short one and is designed just to assist in acclimatization. However, if you are interested, we can also arrange for a side trip to a nearby monastery. Overnight in Phakding.

Trek Distance: 8 Km

Trek Duration: 5-6 hrs

Max. Elevation: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m) 

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On this day, we trek through a beautiful pine forest. The trail leads us along the Dudh Koshi River through many suspension bridges. One of the most famous suspension bridges is Hillary Suspension Bridge. Along the way, glancing at the glistening and majestic view of Mr. Thamserku (6618m) and passing through the settlement of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo, we reach the check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We also pass through the village of Jorsale before reaching Namche Bazaar. Along the way, the trail ascends through forests and bridges to reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. From there, we ascend for around two hours to reach Chautara from where we can glance at the breathtaking first glance of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Another one and half hour’s hike takes us to the Namche Bazaar, the main trading center of this region and the gateway to Mt. Everest.

Our overnight stay will be in one of the lodges of the Namche Bazaar.

Max. Elevation: Hotel Everest View (3,880 m)

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Namche Bazaar is a town located on the hillsides of the Khumbu region. It is the main trading center in the area. After reaching Namche, you should adjust to the environment the next day. In mountaineering, acclimatization days are very critical. Because the hike takes place at a high altitude, altitude sickness is a concern. Therefore, our bodies must get familiar with the increasing elevation and environment to prevent illness.

You’ll be taken to Hotel Everest View in order to acclimate to the changing environment. It is renowned as the world’s highest placed hotel. The hotel introduces a magnificent view of the massive Himalayas. You’ll return to your hotel after spending some time there.

Overnight in Namche. 

Trek Distance: 9.5 Km

Trek Duration: 5-6 hrs

Max. Elevation: Dole (4,110 m) 

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After having a wonderful rest day at Namche Bazaar, the trek begins again from this day. The trail ascends from Namche Bazaar towards Kyangjuma Village. Kyangjuma is one of the most scenic villages from where the magnificent vista of Thamserku, Katanga, and Ama Dablam. After having a wonderful time in this village, we trek further towards Mong La. The trail towards Mong La generally ascends and at times it may get tough. From the top of Mong La, the magnificent view of Mt. Khumbila can be seen. At the village of Mong La, there is a Chorten at the center of the village. The village is also blessed with the grandeur view of a snow-capped mountain. We will have our lunch in this village. After lunch, we further continue our trek towards Dole. The trail passes through the forest of wildflowers and rhododendrons. If we get lucky, we can also view some animals of the wild like pheasants, mountain goats, and the elusive musk deer. The trail further takes us to Dole which marks the village for our overnight stay.

Trek Distance: 11 Km

Trek Duration: 5-6 hrs

Max. Elevation: Macchherma (4,470 m) 

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On this day, we ascend through a scenic ridge from Dole towards Lhabarma (4220m). From Lhabarma the trek further leads us to Luza (4360m). While ascending from Lhabarma, it is recommended to have proper caution as the trail is slippery and at some places, we need to pass through thorny bushes. From Luza, the magnificent vista of Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku along with numerous summer settlements can be seen. The trail further ascends from Luza towards the Dudh Koshi Valley. The trek gets even more exciting as we ascend along the hill with the roaring sound of the Dudhkoshi river. By and by our trail takes us to the beautiful village of Macherma. Macherma is a beautiful village in this region containing a stream of Kyajo Ri. This village also has a hospital named Himalayan Rescue Hospital which works in providing lectures on the issues of altitude sickness. Our overnight stay will be at the village of Macherma for this night. Note: Precaution regarding altitude sickness is vital while trekking in the high altitude regions; however Pariwar Holidays guides are quite knowledgeable about this.

Max. Elevation: Gokyo Lake (4,800 m)

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The trail further ascends towards Gokyo from Machherma on this day. We ascend via a ridge of the Chorten with a fantastic view of the valley far down below and the interesting sceneries of Mt.Kangtega, Thamserku, and the northern part of Cho-Oyu (8153m). Once we cross the ridge, we see the valley widening through a Chorten to reach Pangka (4480m). From Pangka, the trail further ascends towards the moraine of the Ngozamba Glacier. There is an iron bridge to cross this glacier. After crossing this glacier, the trail further continues towards the village of Longpongo at 4690 m. This place is famous for a Lama’s footprint in a stone. After crossing this village, the trail further takes us toward the Gokyo village. From this village mesmerizing scene of Cho-Oyu Mountain can be seen. After getting into Gokyo village, we will have enough time to explore the Dudh Pokhari. Our overnight stay will be in a teahouse at Gokyo for tonight.

Trek Distance: 9 Km 

Trek Duration: 4-5 hrs

Max. Elevation: Gokyo (4,800 m) 

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This day marks a rest day for acclimatization at the Gokyo Valley. It is not recommended to stay idle on the acclimatization day so depending on the weather condition, we ascend towards Gokyo Ri on this day instead of the next day. From the top of the Gokyo Ri, we can behold the fantastic sceneries of the Everest Region. Gokyo is not only popular for its fantastic Gokyo Peak, but also for the famous six lakes it houses. We can also utilize this day to view the fourth (Thonak Tsho) and fifth (Ngozuma Tsho) lakes of this region. The fourth lake is situated at a distance of 3 km from the Gokyo valley. From the fourth lake, the trail further continues towards the fifth lake. After having a wonderful time around the lake, we return back to Gokyo valley for an overnight stay.

Trek Distance: 12 Km

Trek Duration: 8-9 hrs

Max. Elevation: Gokyo Ri (5,370 m)

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This day marks a rest day for acclimatization at the Gokyo Valley. It is not recommended to stay idle on the acclimatization day so depending on the weather condition, we ascend towards Gokyo Ri on this day instead of the next day. From the top of the Gokyo Ri, we can behold the fantastic sceneries of the Everest Region. Gokyo is not only popular for its fantastic Gokyo Peak, but also for the famous six lakes it houses. We can also utilize this day to view the fourth (Thonak Tsho) and fifth (Ngozuma Tsho) lakes of this region. The fourth lake is situated at a distance of 3 km from the Gokyo valley. From the fourth lake, the trail further continues towards the fifth lake. After having a wonderful time around the lake, we return back to Gokyo valley for an overnight stay.

Trek Distance: 15 Km

Trek Duration: 7-8 hrs

Max. Elevation: Cho-la Pass (5,367 m) 

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On this day we trek towards Cho La Pass and this Pass also marks one of the major highlights of this trek. The trek starts very early in the morning (4-6 am). The trail leading towards the pass is not that difficult but it is steep and we need to cross glacier traverses on the eastern side. Proper caution should be taken as the trail is vertical and slippery and the rocks there are glazed with ice. Our trail ascends from Phedi via a ravine and leads steadily up. While trekking via the side of a frozen lake, reach the top of the pass that is decorated with prayer flags. The astounding scene of Ama Dablam, the south of Cholatse, the east of Lobuche, and the Baruntse greets us from the top of the pass. The trail further passes through several crevasses to reach Dzongla. Dzongla is also a scenic village blessed with an interesting view of Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Lobuche peak, and the Pheriche village far below. Our overnight stay will be in the village of Dzongla tonight.

Trek Distance: 14 Km

Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs

Max. Elevation:  (4,940 m) 

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The trek of this day is quite shorter and gives us enough time to observe and relax. The trail descends from Dzongla towards a bridge and after crossing it, we traverse through the grassy trail. Along the trail, we can enjoy the fantastic view of Lobuche Peak which eventually stretches up through a ridge. The breathtaking sight of Ama Dablam, Kangtega, and Thamserku Taboche can also be seen along the trail. By and by, the trail curves at some places along the river bed to reach the village of Lobuche. Lobuche marks the place for our overnight stay for this night.

Trek Distance: 19 Km

Trek Duration: 6-7 hrs

Max. Elevation: Gorak Shep (5170 m) 

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This is one of the most challenging days as we trek from Lobuche toward Gorak Shep. The trail passes through a moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. Very interesting and exciting sceneries can be enjoyed along the trail and the snow-capped mountains like Mt. Pumori, Mt. Mahalangur, Mt. Lingtern, Mt. Khumbutse, Mt. Nuptse, etc. The trail further ascends towards Thangma Riju. Thangma Riju is blessed with a 360-degree vista of panoramic snowy mountains. From Thangma Riju, the trail further ascends towards Changri Glacier. Along the trail, we can catch the first glimpse of Kala Patthar. From Changri Glacier, the trail further takes us towards Gorak Shep. From Gorak Shep, the trail further leads us toward the Everest Base Camp. The trail from Gorak Shep toward the base camp is straight. The view from the Base camp is really splendid. If we are in the spring season, the base camp looks really interesting with multicolored camps in the grey surrounding. From the base camp, an amazing view of the Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori mountains can be seen. So far, we have accomplished the ultimate objective of our trek. After having a wonderful time at the Base camp, we return back to Gorak Shep for an overnight stay.

Flight Duration: 30-45 min

Max. Elevation: 1,400 m

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On this day, we start our journey early in the morning. From Gorak Shep, we will climb towards Kala Patthar to have a splendid view of the sunrise. The sun rising from the tallest mountain in the world, Everest would be a very interesting sight to behold. There would be plenty of time to admire the views around and to click photos but eventually, we need to get down as the weather in the mountain is uncertain. There can be the possibility of chilly wind at any time and if it happens, the temperature might go down to -10-14 C. The magnificent vista of the familiar peaks like Lingtren, Khumbutse, and Changtse from this hilltop is really an interesting sight to behold. After such a remarkable time at Kala Patthar, we descend down to Ghorak Shep for our breakfast. The participant, who plans to visit Everest Base Camp on this day, will have their breakfast early and depart for the Base Camp. The journey from GhorakShep to Base camp is of around 4-5 hours. Upon their return from the Base Camp, we take our lunch together and descend toward the beautiful village of Pheriche for our overnight stay. Note: Those participants who plan to visit Everest base camp today will have early breakfast to start early as the Everest base camp hike takes longer time (4-5 hrs) than the Kala Patthar hike. Upon return back to Gorak Shep, the group will have lunch together; and afternoon time is taken to descend down to Pheriche for a good night’s rest. (B, L, D)

The trek of this day is much easier as we descend toward the lower altitude. The trail follows the same route as we had ascended in the former days of the trek. The trail passes through the beautiful Sherpa villages of Orsho and Shomare. Our trail further takes us to Upper Pangboche. From Pangboche, we continue towards Imja Khola and up through the forest of Debuche. We can also pay a visit to the Debuche Monastery there. This Monastery is very famous as houses nuns from this area. The trail further leads us to Tengboche monastery from Dingboche. It is interesting to note that the Tengboche monastery celebrates the festival of Mani Rimdu on every full moon day. We can also participate in that festival if we are there at that time. The trail further continues towards the hillside full of rhododendron and juniper trees. After crossing this forest, we reach a prayer flag-festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River. By and by our trail leads us to the Namche Bazaar. Please do feel free to take as many pictures of the scenery around the Namche Bazaar. At Namche Bazaar, our overnight will be at a lodge.

The trail of this day descends steeply from Namche Bazaar. Proper precaution should be taken while descending down as our legs shake vehemently in the rocky terrain. Along the trail, we cross numerous suspension bridges of the Dudh Koshi River and its tributaries. From this day, we have already bid goodbye to the chilly mountain air and are going to the charming light breeze of the mountains. Although we are traveling the same route down, we get completely different views. Taking pictures along the trail is really interesting as we pass through the mixture of open plains, rhododendron, and pine forests, and in the distance snow covered peaks. Our journey further leads us through the Sherpa village that has impressive faith in Buddhism. Upon reaching Lukla, our magnificent journey of the mountains comes to an end. You can also celebrate there with some local brews too if you want for the successful completion of your trek.

This day marks our last day in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Depending upon the schedule of the flight, we get back to Kathmandu from Lukla airport. Once we get back to Kathmandu, our representative will pick you up from there and drop you at your designated hotel. You can take time to rest and relax in the hotel throughout the day. In the evening, you can stroll around the ancient streets of Thamel to buy some souvenirs for your loved ones back in your country. The late evening marks the time for a celebration with the team members of my company. A special dinner program along with some cultural programs would be arranged in one of the best hotels in Thamel by my staff for your successful completion of the trek. The overnight stay for this night would be in one of the best hotels around Thamel.

You will be transferred to the Kathmandu international airport for your final departure to your loving home with an excellent memory and the overwhelming adventure of a lifetime on Everest base camp trekking.