We will arrive in the capital of the beautiful country of Nepal. After arrival at the Tribhuvan International airport, you will be transferred to the hotel where you have the afternoon to yourself. Explore the buzzing nightlife of the city, or relish the unique cuisine that Nepal is so famous for. Breakfast included.

We embark on one of the most beautiful flights in the world today. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is a mind-boggling one, showcasing the scenery of the white tops of perfect mountain peaks of the Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse etc. After the 25 minutes flight, the trek commences. We descend down a small plateau to the forested valley and with tantalizing views of the mountain peaks adorning the Everest region, we reach Phakding. Approximately 3 hours of walk and 25 minutes of flying time.

Walk northwards to the Dudh Koshi through forests of magnolia, fir, and rhododendron. From Jorsale, we cross the west fork of the Bhote Koshi River and steeply climb to Namche Bazaar, the old trading spot for Nepal and Tibet. Namche is aptly called the “entry point to the Everest” and has a big bazaar set up every week. Approximately 7 hours of walk. BLD included.

Acclimatization is essential for success in this trek. We hike towards Kunde and Khumjung, after climbing out steeply from Namche, we reach the Everest View Hotel which offers close up views of the Everest peak. From here, we trek to the villages of Kunde and Khumjung, strategically located below the rocky, Khumbila peak. Approximately 5-6 hours of walk. BLD included.

Descend downwards to the Trashinga village and cross the settlement of Phunki Thangka today. From here, the passage through a forested ridge brings us to the beautiful Tengboche by lunch time. Visit the Tengboche monastery which offers the most magnificent views of the sun setting over the tall mountain peaks like Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam etc. Approximately 4-5 hours of walk. BLD included.

Descend down to the Imja Khola and cross it to reach Deboche. Continue further, to Pangboche where we will be greeted with magnificent views of Ama Dablam. After visiting the Pangboche monastery, we steeply climb out to the summer settlement of Dingboche. Approximately 7 hours of walk. BLD included.

Follow a steep path out of Dingboche to get out of the treeline. Walk past a chorten to reach Dusa and descend to a stream. Upon crossing the settlement of Dugla, which situated at the end of the moraine of the Khumbu glacier, we walk up the Chukpo Lari ridge. Finally, we reach the hamlet of Lobuche from where the sunset views over the Nuptse are mind-boggling. Approximately 6 hours of walk. BLD included.

This day marks the highlight of the trek as we will be reaching the Everest Base Camp. We start off with an upward gentle trail, followed by a steep ascent. We reach the lateral moraine of the Khumbu icefall. Follow the Khumbu glacier to Gorakshep from where two paths are distinct. Take the path up to the Everest Base Camp. Through undulating paths passing through fascinating ice figures, we reach the Base Camp, to witness the mind-boggling views of the Khumbu Ice Fall and the panorama of mountain ranges. Everest appears before us while Nuptse towers above us. Pumori rears behind us. We return back to Gorakshep to spend the night after witnessing the spectacle of the mountain scenery of Khumbu region. Approximately 10-12 hours of walk. BLD included.

This is yet another highly difficult but adventurous day as we climb the Kala Patthar peak. Kalapathhar means black rock and the peak stands up to its name. The climb is steep and the top of the peak offers the magnificence of the mountain panorama of Nuptse, Kangtega, Pumori, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Tawache, Thamserku and the icy magnificence of Khumbu icefall. The greatest view is that of Everest, standing tall and proud.

Retrace the path back to Lobuche and drop down to Periche to spend the night. Approximately 10 to 11 hours of walk. BLD included.

From Pheriche, we retrace our steps back to Namche. The paths descend down to the main Imja Khola Valley and pass through alpine meadow landscapes into Pangboche. From Tengboche and P{hunki Tenga, the trail today finally comes to an end in Namche. Approximately 8 hours of walk. BLD included.

From Namche, we descend down to Phakding and finally to the plateau of Lukla. If we have time, we can visit the small monastery situated beneath the river. We seem d the night in a nearby lodge. Approximately 5 hours of walk. BLD included.

This day marks the end of the trekking journey. We return back to Kathmandu on a 20 minutes flight, the rest of the afternoon can be spent in sightseeing around the buzzing nightlife of the capital and explore sightseeing locations. Approximately 20 minutes of flight. Breakfast included.