After completion of passport, immigration and visa formalities, we will meet you outside the terminal hall (look out for you name on display board) and transfer you to hotel: 25 minutes. Evening: enjoy welcome dinner, introduction to your trek guide and check necessities.

Overnight in Kathmandu Included Meals: Dinner

Today we will walk through the pine forest along the Dudh Koshi and cross tributaries to the Sherpa village of Benkar (2,710m), Chumoa (2,820m), Mono (2,840m) and Jorsale (2,830m). Here we will get our permits checked. Enjoy the view of Thamserku (6,618m) right to the east of the village.

Follow the river to its juncture with the Bhote Koshi River – the major river flowing from Upper Khumbu. Then rise steeply to cross Tenzing-Hilary Bridge. Here we will get the first glimpse of Everest and the Nuptse-Lhotse ridge. Further 3 hours of forested climb leads us to the administrative hub at Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This first scheduled acclimatization day on the trek. Mountain expert suggests at least a 24 hours rest period to acclimatize your body at thin atmosphere. Stay active: Climb high and sleep low. Explore one of the highest restaurant, bakeries, cyber cafes plus colorful market (Friday evening and Saturday morning) at Namche.

Also walk to Sagarmatha National Park visitor center to get the informative displays on Sherpa culture and local flora & fauna. Also, a hike to Khumjung village (3,870m) offers a deeper insight of Sherpa’s life than Namche.

Spend a morning hike to the village and visit Hilary school and Khumjung Monastery which houses a scalp of Yeti. Then make a circular trek to Namche with a visit to Everest view hotel (3,880m). Overnight in Namche Bazaar Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we start our day with a quick climb followed by a flat trail to reach Kyanjuma. Then we walk downhill until Phunki Tenga and cross the Dudh Koshi River to make a final climb to Tengboche Monastery, the most significant monastery in the region. Overnight in Tengboche Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche (4,200 m., 5-hour trek)
After breakfast, we walk through the dense forest of the Imja Valley. As we gain elevation, the views get even better and clearer. We walk up to Pangboche (3,985m) which houses an ancient monastery that dates back to the time when Buddhism was evolved. Further walk takes us to the picturesque walled village of Dingboche. You can discover wall protecting the crops from icy winds and grazing yaks. Buckwheat and potatoes are major crops grown in short-growing seasons. Overnight in Dingboche Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This is second scheduled acclimatization of the trip. You can either explore Dingboche on your own or take an optional hike to Chhukung (4,750m) and Namgkartshang Peak (5,083m). Namgkarshang Gompa Peak offers the great view of Nuptse Glacier, Chhukung Ri (4,230m, which masks Lhotse’s glaciers) and Imja Tse (6,189m). Further to the east, along Mahalangur range, is magnificent Makalu (8,463m). To the south, is Amphu Lapcha’s flutted ridge (5,845m) and great Ama Dablam’s north face and glaciers. Retrace back to Dingboche. Overnight in Dingboche Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A difficult starts with a gradual climb to Dughla, where we stop for quick lunch, It will be an early lunch today as we do not have other options until Lobuche. A steep uphill climb from Duglha takes us to the large memorial stone piles built in the memorials of famous mountaineers and Sherpas who lost their life during Everest expedition. Enter the Khumbu Glacier are and follow the trail that leads us to Lobuche (4,910m). Overnight in LobucheIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

The first part of trail takes us to the last settlement of Khumbu – Gorakshep via the Khumbu Glacier. Take off your bags and enjoy lunch at Gorakshep before continuing your trip to Everest Base Camp (5,364m). The trail goes through rock strewn landscapes, moraines, streams and glaciers. Eventually we reach Everest Base camp nestled amidst of Khumbu glacier and Himalayas. Retrace your step back to Gorakshep for overnight stay. Overnight in Gorakshep Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

An early start is needed to avoid mid-morning clouds. Clamber to the summit of Kalapatthar for exceptional 360 degree view of some of the highest peaks in the world – Mt. Everest, (8,848m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Nuptse (7,861m), Mt. Pumori (7,161m) and Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m). Also gaze countless other smaller peaks as well as Khumbu Icefall and the massive Khumbu Glacier. After some moments, retrace your steps back to Lobuche (4,940m) for lunch. Grab your stuffs from hotel and descend the moraine before following the trial around the Awi Peak and Cholatse valley. Head northeast along Cho La Tsho to reach Dzongla. Overnight in Dzongla Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From Dzongla, the trial follows the narrow and boulder strewn valley towards the steep rock face. Then about 600m climb starts with an adventurous scramble up boulders to the low point of the ridge beyond which is snout of impressive Cho La Glacier. The trail then veer gradually west and climbs to the flag bedecked pass of Chola.

Summit offers incredible Himalayan panorama. To the west Kyajo Ri and Pharilapche stand amidst of other peaks. To the north is massif Mahalangur range – extending from Cho Oyu – Ngozumpa II and I – Ghaychung Kang – Ngozumpa peaks. To the southeast is impressive Choatse and Ama Dablam. The descending trail to Tagna needs causation as the path is steeply downhill and comprise scree slopes and ice on the approaches. Sporadic cairns marks a route. Beyond that, the trail drops down through grassy slopes to the summer village of Thangna above Ngozumpa Glacier. Overnight in ThangnaIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Below the village is kilometer wide, rubble-covered Ngozumpa Glacier, Nepal’s longest glacier. We climb to the its rim and follow the trail that gradually climbs down towards the grey rubble-covered ice (which slows melting). You will notice cairns along the route before crossing the ice and ascend the western bank. Dudh Pokhari and Gokyo come into view with magnificent Cho Oyu on the backdrop.We walk north of the village towards Cho Oyu. The trail rises gradually for about one and half hour the largest six’th lakes; ThonakTsho.

Further continue to NgozumpaTsho and Scoundrel’s viewpoint on a low hill. This viewpoint presents closer view of Cho-Oyu, Ghyanchung Kang, Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse. Return back to Gokyo village located at the edge of third lake. Overnight in Gokyo Village Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A pre-dawn start is needed to ensure the sunrise over the Himalayas. The trail to the Gokyo Ri starts with a short hike around the lake. It takes 2 – 3 hours to reach the summit. From top, we get the unforgettable vistas of the Mahalangur Himal that includes Cho Oyu (8,201m), Ghyachyng Kang (7,952m), Everest (8,848m), Lhotse 98,516m), Nuptse (7,861m) and Makalu (8,463m). After breakfast, we climb down on a trail along the Dudh Koshi River and pass the first Gokyo Lakes.

On the way, we get to enjoy magnificent views of Cholatse and Taboche peaks. The trail climbs down before climbing a hill. Once we reach the chorten at the edge, we get to admire the magnificent views of Thamserku, Cho Oyu and Kangtega mountains. We cross Machhermo, Luza and Lhafarma village before reaching the warm village of Dole. Overnight in DoleIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we climb down on a steep trail to Phortse Thanga enjoying rhododendron, wildflowers and waterfalls. Lookout for Himalayan wildlife – mountain goats, musk deer, pheasant (national bird of Nepal). Once at Mong, we can admire a great views of Khumbila peak. On our way to Namche, we get the good view of Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kangtega mountains.

Few moments later, we reach the intersection where the trail from Sanasa meets our trail. We walk on a trail that swings to a forested slope beyond Kyangjuma. After reaching Namche Army Camp hill, we look back to see Lhotse, the summit of Everest and Tengboche for last time. About a kilometer from here is Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we descend on a rocky trail and cross several suspension multiple times before walking on a fair-trail. The air gets warmer as we descend down to comfortable altitude. The trek concludes at Lukla: here your porters will take their leave. Overnight in LuklaIncluded Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After early morning breakfast, we take a return flight back to Kathmandu. Once at Kathmandu, Adventure Great Himalaya’s representative will transfer you back to the hotel. Rest of day free. Overnight in Kathmandu Included Meals: Breakfast

This day is usually used as a contingency day in the event of bad weather preventing the flight. If the flight runs on scheduled day, you can either visit the living heritage of city or depart from Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu Included Meals: Breakfast

Departing day means boarding your flight back home where you can tell your amazing stories to your family and friends.