After breakfast, our guide will take you to the Swayambhunath Temple. Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, is a revered and historic Buddhist stupa atop a hill in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. It represents Buddhism and Hinduism. The sound of revolving prayer wheels, burning incense, and waving colorful prayer flags in the breeze will welcome you as you ascend the hill. When you reach the summit, you’ll be drawn to the enormous stupa with eyes painted in each cardinal direction. From the pinnacle of Syambhunath stupa, you will get to witness the stunning view of the Kathmandu Valley.

Spending a few hours exploring and discovering this stupa’s beauty, we drive to our next attraction of today, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka, is an astonishing attraction with history, culture, and beautifully built architecture tucked away in the middle of Nepal’s capital city. It draws tourists from all over the world. As you enter, you can witness the Kumari Ghar (the Temple of the Living Goddess) standing in the middle of the square. Also, you can visit the 17th-century royal Palace that now functions as a museum. Travelers to Nepal should make time to view Kathmandu Durbar Square, as it is the most culturally and religiously diverse region in Nepal, and witness the monuments, art, architecture, culture, and many idols that showcase the talents of several artists and craftspeople spanning several centuries.

Later in the evening, you will visit the Pashupatinath Temple on the northeastern side of Kathmandu, around 3 km east of the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Pashupatinath Temple, devoted to Lord Pashupatinath (Lord Shiva), is a destination for pilgrims and devotees. Lord Shiva, known as the god of change and destruction, is one of the main gods in Hinduism. The temple is a center of worship for followers of Lord Shiva, drawing pilgrims and visitors from all over the world and the local populace. You can witness the Sandhya Aarati, where oil lamps are lighted, and the pundits chant devotional songs. The soul-stirring music, the captivating glow of the lamps, and the rhythmic clap sound of devotees and visitors create a calm and contemplative ambiance.

After this, we will drop you off at your hotel, where you can have dinner and rest.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and drive you to the airport. We will take a scenic flight to Lukla, which will take about 30 minutes. Once we reach Lukla, we will trek to Phakding.

The journey from Lukla to Phakding, which passes by the charming Chaurikharka village on the left, would take around three hours. The trail then goes via Chheplung (2660m), Thado Koshigaon (2580m), where there is a view of Mt. Kusum Khangkaru (6367m), Nuring (2492m), and ends in Phakding.

The Phakding route provides an opportunity to visit the charming settlement of Phakding and enjoy a gorgeous vista of the neighboring villages and lush farmlands in Nepal’s lower Everest region.

Overnight at Phakding.

After breakfast, we will journey through a breathtaking pine forest to Monjo Village and the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park via the Hillary Suspension Bridge and the Dudh Koshi River. After passing through Phakding village, take advantage of the first view of Mt. Kongde Ri (6186m) to your right. Following a rather hilly road, we reach Bengkar settlement on the river’s corner and Monjo settlement on its left. Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, one of Nepal’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, borders the Monju settlement.

We stop at the checkpoint, sign in, and give the officials our paperwork. We continue our hike from there, passing via Jorsalle Village (2740m) and Large Dovan (2830m) and across one of the highest bridges in the Everest region, which crosses the Dudhkosi River. After that, we’ll need an hour to ascend the challenging trek and arrive at Chautara, Everest’s first viewpoint.

We will walk for about an hour and then reach Namche Bazar, the capital of the Sherpa people. This excellent location is significant for trading for the Sherpa people, and visitors may also purchase locally made handicrafts.

Overnight at Namche Bazar.

Take today off to recover from the high-altitude weather. The plan is to hike in high levitation and spend the night in lower levitation. We seize this excellent opportunity to spend the morning at the Everest Photo Gallery and the Sherpa Culture Museum.

Trekking to the Everest View Hotel begins at 3,700 meters above sea level and passes via Syangboche Airport, the world’s highest airport. We continue our trek to the Mt. Everest View Hotel for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and much more.

The Sherpa people are well-known for their culture, traditions, and way of life in the Everest region of Nepal. We will explore Khumjung village, interact with the locals, and learn about their way of life. Later, we will visit Khumjung High School and interact with the faculty, staff, and students.

Overnight at Namche Bazar.

Today, we will be trekking to Dole, the north of Namche. We will ascend briefly through the rhododendron forest for about two hours, reach the Kyanjuma, and later reach Sahansa village. We will leave the classic Everest Base Camp trail and walk towards Gokyo Lake. This rough trail lies above the gorge of the Dudh Koshi River.

Ascending a little further, we will reach the Mong La Pass (3973m), from where our eyes will pick some breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks like Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Tawoche, Mt. Thamserku, and more. From this point, we will descend towards the Dudh Koshi River and ascend slightly to Phortse Thenga. Here, we can take a break, eat, and rest for a while. Later, we will ascend further for about a couple of hours, taking us to Dole.

With its lush meadows, stone walls, and expansive views of Thamserku and Kangtega, your eyes will be pleased with the view.

Overnight at Dole.

The trek to Machhermo will be short today and will take about 4-5 hours at a slow pace. We will have breakfast and take our time to prepare for today’s walk. Today, we will ascend gradually through the hills and reach only the settlements used during summer. From there, we can witness the marvelous view of Mt. Cho Oyu, standing tall at 8188m.

After this seasonal settlement, our route parallels the Dudh Koshi River, and after a 2-3 hour walk, we will reach Machhermo. Machhermo is a small settlement situated just behind the Ngozumpa glacier’s terminal.

Overnight at Machhermo.

Today, we will reach our destination, Gokyo. After having breakfast, we will walk for about an hour to the Pangka, a memorial to those who perished in landslides. We ascend further and then reach the iron bridge, which, after crossing, will take us to the first lake, Longponga Tso (4668m). Continuing our walk, we will reach the second lake, Taujung Tso (4728m). We then walk through the rocky trail for about half an hour and reach Gokyo Lake (4734m), also named Dudh Pokhari.

On the lake’s eastern bank is Gokyo village, a breathtakingly gorgeous settlement surrounded by lakes, towering mountains, and cold glaciers where we will spend the night.

Overnight at Gokyo Valley.

In the early morning, we will walk to Gokyo Ri (5,483m), a summit above the lake, from which you can view the marvelous four snow-capped world’s tallest peaks: Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, and Cho Oyu, along with others like Gyachung Kang, Cholatse, Taweche, etc.

Today, we will stay in Gokyo so we have enough time to live the moment up there and capture it for the rest of our lives. Later, we will return to our teahouse, have lunch, and rest for the day.

Overnight at Gokyo.

Today, we will head back to Dole from Gokyo Valley. You have multiple choices for returning. You can take the same route or choose the path of Renjo La Pass, which takes you to the Lungde and Thame Sherpa villages.

Choosing the same route, we will reach Machhermo, where we will stay for a while and eat. Then, we will continue our journey until we reach Dole.

Overnight at Dole.

After breakfast, we start our journey to Namche. You can enjoy the scenic route to Namche. Once you reach Namche Bazar, you can stroll around the bazaar and buy some gifts or memorable items.

Overnight at Namche.

Today is our last day in this region, and we will head back to Lukla, the starting point of our trek. We will try to remember the journey and share our experiences in our group.

Overnight at Lukla.

Today, we will fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla and leave the Everest Region behind. However, you can still enjoy the breathtaking view of the mountains from the air.

Once you land in Kathmandu, you will be dropped off at your hotel. You can stroll around Kathmandu attractions like Thamel, Basantapur Durbar Square, and Durbarmarg in the evening.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

This is your final day in Nepal! After a decent breakfast, we will ensure you enter the Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before the flight to your onward destination. If there is enough time, you can do last-minute shopping or eat something delicious you love the most here in Nepal.

Once we reach the airport, we will farewell you with the “Khada” and garland. You aren’t leaving Nepal, though you are taking it to share with your loved ones.

Farewell!