You can complete the half-day preparation for the trek and half-day expedition today. Beginning with breakfast, the trip will take you to the UNESCO-listed Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The palaces of the mediaeval monarchs who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom are located in the Kathmandu Durbar Square region. The art, crafts, and architecture of ancient Nepal may be seen at Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Throughout the 12th to the 18th centuries, Nepal was controlled by the Malla dynasty, whose architecture is typified. Afterwards, we travel to Swambhunath Stupa, the oldest Buddhist pilgrimage site and popular tourist attraction in the world. With its vast population of monkeys, Swayambhu, which means “the self-existent,” is well-known to visitors from other countries as a monkey temple.

We will talk about our hike preparation and plan in the afternoon after the tour. You can utilize this time and purchase clothing and equipment for trekking at the Kathmandu local tourist market.

Overnight in Kathmandu hotel.

Transfer to the domestic airport early in the morning to catch a picturesque 30-minute flight over the mountains to Lukla (2840m). The trip to Lukla promises to be one of the most amazing experiences of a lifetime.

It would take around three hours to hike from Lukla to Phakding, passing via the picturesque Chaurikharka hamlet on the left. Subsequently, the path passes via Chheplung (2660m), Thado Koshigaon (2580m), providing a view of Mt. Kusum Khangkaru (6367m), Nuring (2492m), and culminates at Phakding.

The Phakding route offers a picturesque view of the surrounding villages and verdant farmlands in Nepal’s lower Everest area, as well as a chance to explore the picturesque hamlet of Phakding.

Since, it’s our first day of hiking, we spend the night in Phakding village and don’t travel far.

Overnight at Lodge in Phakding.

We will begin our hike through a stunning pine forest after breakfast, which will take us across the Hillary Suspension Bridge and the Dudh Koshi River to the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park and Monjo Village. Take advantage of the first glimpse of Mt. Kongde Ri (6186m) on your right side after passing through Phakding hamlet. We arrive at Bengkar village on the river’s corner and Monjo village on the left side of the river after continuing on a rather uphill path. One of Nepal’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, borders Monju village.

We pause at the checkpost, register, and present our documentation to the authorities. From there, we go on with our hiking through Jorsalle Village (2740m), Large Dovan (2830m), and across the Dudhkosi River on one of the highest bridges in the Everest zone. After that, take an hour to ascend the difficult trek and arrive at Chautara, the first Everest viewpoint. Trekking for a further hour at a high elevation brings you to Namche Bazar, the Sherpa people’s capital. One of the Sherpa people’s trade hubs is Namche Bazar. Additionally, it’s a great place for tourists to buy handcrafted goods from the area.

Overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Rest today in order to acclimate to the high altitude climate. The idea is to hike in high levitation and spend the night in lower levitation. We take advantage of the fantastic chance to visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and the Everest Photo Gallery in the morning. From there, you can see breathtaking views of the mountains, including Mt. Everest, Kongde, Kusum Kangru, Thamserku, Aama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Hike to the Everest View Hotel starting at 3700 meters above sea level, passing past the so-called highest airport in the world, Syangboche Airport. For breathtaking sweeping views of Everest, Lhotse, Aama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and much more, we continue our ascent to the Mt. Everest View Hotel.

The Sherpa people of Nepal’s Everest area are known for their culture, customs, and way of life. We were shown about the Khumjung hamlet and had the opportunity to talk with the locals about these things. The Khumjung High School offers you the chance to come and engage with the staff and students.

Overnight at mountain lodge in Namche Bazar.

Experience the breathtaking vistas of Mount Everest, Mount Nuptse, Mount Lhotse, Mount Ama Dablam, and Thamserku during the trek from Namche Bazar to Tengboche. After passing through Kayangjuma, Sansa, and Phunki Thenga, the route crosses the Dudh Koshi River on a bridge. The route climbs steeply for almost 500 meters after crossing a river, arriving at the summit of a hill known as Tengboche town. Tengboche is a remarkable location. The largest Buddhist monastery, Tengboche Monastery, is located at an elevation of 4,000 meters on top of the settlement. In Nepal’s Everest area, one of the largest monasteries is Tangbuche monastery.

The monastery’s initial edifice was constructed between 19 and 23 AD. It was reconstructed after an earthquake that devastated it in 1934. Rebuilt with volunteer assistance and international money, it was damaged by fire once more in 1989. Tengboche offers breathtaking views of Thamserku, Kangtega, Kusum Khangkaru, Kongde Ri, Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and more.

Overnight at mountain lodge in Tengboche.

Those who wish to attend Tengboche monastery to pray and watch the event should do there early in the morning. To witness the monks praying, aim to arrive before 7:30 am. You are welcome to participate in their prayers as well. After breakfast, take a five-hour hike from Tengboche to Dingboche, also called Summer Valley. Our initial hike route takes us via Debuche, across the Imja Khola bridge, and passes through gorgeous green fields, protected areas, and the settlement of Pangboche (3900m). To get to Dingboche, you must hike the trek for the whole day. There’s a great view of Mt. Aama Dablam from the 4010-meter-high town of Somare and the nearby Orsho.

We descend to the river and go up the steep route across the Pheriche village’s north face to reach the Dingboche. After three hours of trekking from Pangboche, we arrive at the town of Dingboche.

Overnight at mountain lodge in Dingboche.

Again, we spend our rest day in Dingboche to let ourselves to acclimate and recuperate before moving to a higher altitude. Savor a leisurely breakfast while taking in the breathtaking dawn vista across the mountain, and see Mt. Lhotse, Aama Dablam, and many more peaks to the south. To see the magnificent peak, we trek to Chhukhung, which takes three to four hours. The viewpoint offers views of three of the world’s six tallest mountains: Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), Mt. Makalu (8485m), and Mt. Lhotse (8516m). In addition, you will be able to observe Taboche (6542m) and Cho Latse (6440m) peaks. Then we returned to Dingboche and spent the evening relaxing.

Overnight at Lodge in Dingboche.

Trekking via the Khumbu Khola Valley and Duglha (4530m), also called Thukla, will take you to the top of the ridge and the white Chorten. Proceed beyond Dusa (4530m), Palrung Khrka, and you will eventually reach the summit of Chola Peak. At the base, Chola Lake (4590m) is situated on the left side. A group of stones adorned with prayer flags can be found at the summit of the ridge. These stones serve as memorials to a number of well-known mountaineers, including US citizen Scott Fisher and Nepali citizen and ten-time Everest submitter Babu Chiri Sherpa, who died while attempting to summit Mount Everest.

You will see stunning views of the Himalayas as well as Mt. Pumori (7161 m), Khumbutse, Khumbu peak, Nuptse, Baruche, and Lola peak as the route goes on to the Khumbu Glacier moraine. You may experience some shortness of breath owing to the high altitude when we reach the Khumbu glacier moraine. The journey from Dingboche to Lobuche will take around five hours.

Overnight at lodge in Lobuche.

The trekking route to Gorak Shep traverses the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier, offering views of the surrounding peaks and the north ridge of Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumo Ri, Mahalangur, and Mt. Nuptse. After around three hours of trekking from Lobuche, we will arrive at Gorak Shep. Eat lunch at Gorekh Shep and then take a little nap. The last location to find lodging at a lodge or guesthouse is Gorakshep. One of the highlights of our journey is Everest Base Camp, which is around three hours away from Gorak Shep. Continue hiking to reach it. We trek for an hour and a half before getting our first view of Mount Everest after passing past the enormous icefall and glacier on the route.

We go along a track that has multiple ups and downs at a high altitude, exploring the stunning scenery of the icefall glacier and the Snowcap Mountains. As we arrive at EBC, we will take in the breathtaking scenery of the Khumbu Glacier and icefall, as well as the tented camp residents and some of the eager mountain climbers getting ready for their Everest trip. We will appreciate the Himalayan splendor and take in the breathtaking views with our cameras for an hour at the base camp. Next, return to Gorekhshep via hike. As we awaken early in the morning to witness the dawn from Kalapatthar, get ready for tomorrow.

Overnight at Gorakshep.

For us, it is the hardest day of the entire voyage. We begin our journey to Kalapatthar at 4 a.m. in order to witness the breathtaking dawn and the mountain range. Traveling from Gorekhshep to Kalapatthar will take two to three hours. After a protracted but genuinely thrilling and daring hike, we will eventually arrive in Kala Patthar. Next, take in the breathtaking views of several mountains, such as Mt. Everest (8848 meters), Mt. Pumo Ri (7161 meters), Lingtren (6749), Khumbutse peak (6640 meters), Baruche (7129 meters), Nuptse (7861 meters), Aama Dablam (6856 meters), Kangtega (6685 meters), Thamserku (6608 meters), Lhotse (8516), and the Tibetan ranges, which are the final mountain ranges on the far right-hand corner. We’ll take in the expansive vistas of the Himalayas while preserving the memories on camera.

One of the life-long, memorable memories we will have is this one. Note that you may experience hypoxia and cold, that your water bottle may freeze, and that your phone and camera may malfunction. Don’t forget to get protective gear like gloves and a warm cap, as well as thick, warm clothing. Because of the bitter cold, we don’t stay at Kalapatthar for very long. After spending around 30 minutes capturing every memory on camera in both still and motion pictures, we return to Gorakshep, which takes another hour or so. After breakfast, make your way via Lobuche and Thukla to Pheriche (4210 meters). We travel to Thukla, where we will eat lunch, after two to three hours of descent from Gorekhshep. It would take an additional hour to descend and explore the Pheriche valley and river before reaching Pheriche village from Thukla.

Overnight at lodge in Pheriche.

It would take around 5 to 6 hours to climb from Pheriche to Phortse village (3810 meters). Together with several types of Himalayan birds, the walk offers views of wild creatures such as musk deer and mountain goats. Reaching Upper Pangboche settlement (3930m), we descend from Pheriche. The village at the top of the world is how people refer to it. Two branches split off from Upper Pangboche on the path. Declining on this path bypasses most hikers and yak traffic, leading to Tengboche. However, we drop directly to Phortse hamlet. Journeying to the picturesque town of Phortse from Pangboche will about three hours. This village’s monasteries were constructed in the sixteenth century, and the customs and culture haven’t altered since then.

Overnight at lodge in Phortse village.

Trek for around six hours after breakfast from Phortse village to Monjo village. After descending steeply for around twenty minutes from Phortse village to the Dudh Kosi River, cross the bridge, and arrive to Phortse Thangka. For almost 45 minutes, we make a sharp ascent to reach Mongla Hill, which is located at an elevation of 3973 meters. Aama Dablam, Thamserku, Kusum Khangkaru, Kongde Ri, and Tawache peak are all beautifully visible from Mongla Hill. Enjoy a relaxed meal while taking in the expansive mountain views at Mongla Hill. Down to the well-known hamlet of Khumjung from here. Supposedly, the largest village in the Khumbu area is Khumjung village. Established by Sr. Edmond Hilary in 1960, the high school is well-equipped. Interact with kids and faculty at the school in the afternoon, then visit Khumjung village to learn about Sherpa customs and way of life in the Khumbu region.

Overnight at lodge in Khumjung village.

After a leisurely breakfast, begin the hike. An hour or so is needed to arrive at Namche Bazar. Before we descend, spend some time in Namche Bazar for lunch. We take the Dudh Koshi river to descend the valley. It descends steeply from Namche and takes around three to four hours to reach Bengkar. Along the path lies the picturesque town of Monjo, which is close to the Sagarmatha National Park boundaries. You may walk to Bangkar from Monjo for an additional hour. You might choose to tour the village and surroundings in the evening.

Overnight at Bangkar.

Our expedition to Kalapatthar and Everest Base Camp ends today. Begin your morning hikes, taking you across the Dudh Kosi River’s riverbed and its many ups and downs as you explore several Sherpa hamlets. We will also visit a number of monasteries that have distinct Buddhist customs and culture along the route. After checking into the hotel in Lukla, we will unwind before taking the next day’s flight back to Kathmandu. Tenzing-Hilary Airport, another name for Lukla Airport, is a little airport in Nepal’s lower Khumbu area.

Overnight at mountain lodge in Lukla.

The breathtakingly beautiful mountain flight from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes, arriving at the domestic terminal of the airport. After reaching Kathmandu, head to the hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. Keep in mind that there’s a good probability the weather will force the flight to be canceled. There is evidence that the weather forced the hikers to stay for three days. To ensure your safety, plan ahead and spend one leisure day in Kathmandu.

Additionally, Lukla has a spare day in case of inclement weather. Always keep in mind that there is a considerable probability of flight cancellations due to Lukla’s weather. As an alternative, you might take a leisurely stroll around the Kathmandu valley’s local tourist market to see how the locals live. Indrachook and Ashan, which are located in the northern section of Kathmandu Durbar Square, are home to traditional homes, handmade goods, and locals selling produce, clothing, and other goods.

Overnight at hotel (3* to 4*) in Kathmandu.

In accordance with your flight schedule, a private car will transport you to the airport.