Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) and it takes
about 30 minutes. Trek from Lukla to Phakding (2640 m.)
which takes approximately three hours.
You transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to
Lukla. Lukla is a small town with an airport. There are
few tea shops, lodges, hotels and general stores. You begin
today’s
trek from Lukla following a gentle climb up the 
mountainside
on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi river. Nupla (5885m) can
be seen in the distance on the opposite bank, is a peak atop
the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges
into your route to Everest, with views to a valley to your
right; and at its far end, Kusum Kang (6367m.) The Dudh Kosi
approaches as you pass a Mani wall and arrive at Ghat teahouse.
You continue along a small path with many climbs and descents
following the left bank of Dudh Koshi to Phakding.
Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche
Bazaar (3440 m.) which takes about four and half hours. This
day you trek and cross the river on high suspension bridges.
Beyond Monjo (2800m.) is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National
Park which was set-up in order to protect and preserve this
fragile mountain environment. You then ascend quite steeply
to Namche and along the way, if the weather is clear,
catch a first glimpse of Mt Everest in the distance.
You can also enjoy the view of Mt. Kusum Kangaru, Thamserku,
Konde-Ri and Tawache peak. You can also visit some of
the village monasteries on the way of trekking to Namche
Bazaar (3440 m.). Namche is the main trading village
in the Khumbu region and holds a busy Saturday market.
There is set a meeting place for the Hindu traders from
the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have reached
there by crossing the glaciated Nangpa La.
Day 03: Rest at Namche Bazar for
acclimatization and excursion around the places. Namche is
tucked away between two ridges amidst the giant peaks of
the Khumbu and has an abundance of lodges, tea shops and
souvenir shops as well as a magnificent outlook. It is an
ideal place to spend a rest day for acclimatization to the
high altitude before heading off towards Tyangboche. For
the acclimatization you walk up to Khunde Hospital which
was set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or a one hour walk up to
the Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated
above Namche for the outstanding view of Everest, Nuptse,
Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. There are
also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum
just above the town.
Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to
Tyangboche (3867 m.) and it takes almost five hours. From
Namche, the trail contours around the side of the valley,
high above the Dudh Koshi. Now you have a glimpse of first
really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including
Mt Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and
Kusum Kangaru. Passing by several villages and numerous
tea shops, the trail descends steeply to a bridge over
the river Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga (3250m.).The village
has an excellent place for lunch and you can take a short
rest before making the steep climb to Tyangboche. Although
exhausting due to the zigzag path, the trek has numerous
attractions like rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds
chirping and superb mountain scenery making your trek
exciting. Tyangboche is famous for its legendary monastery,
the largest in the Khumbu region.
Day 05: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche
(4260m.) which takes about five hours. You gradually descend
through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb steadily
up to the village of Pangboche. This is directly opposite
to Ama Dablam [6,856 m], and has exceptional views
of the mountain, with the Gompa, mani walls and scattered
pine trees in the foreground. As you gradually ascend,
you find thick forests. This part of the trail is
full of thorny and juniper bushes. A further two and
half hour’s walk brings you to Dingboche. Here
you can see Sherpa people working hard in the agricultural
farm.
Day 06: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization
and excursion in and around the places. Here you can
steeply climb up to Nakartsang Gompa for the rare
outstanding view of Mount Makalu (8463m.) along
with Lhotse, Island Peak, Baruntse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku.
The another option provided is a small side trip
to Chhukung which takes about 2 and half hours
to go up and 1 and half hours to come back to Dingboche.
There are some of the lodges which serve you the
delicious food items.
Day 07: Trek from Dingboche(4350m.)
to Chhukung (4730m.) and it takes about four hours. The trail
gradually ascends up to the Chhukung. On the way, you can
see summer huts made especially for keeping the
livestock’s in summer time.
Along this, you enjoy the beautiful mountain
views in and around the valley.
Day 08: Trek from Chhukung to Chhukung
Ri (5546m.) to Lobuche (4930m.) via Dongla (4620m.) and it
takes almost six hours. From Chhukung Ri you can
have a view of Mt. Nuptse (7896m.), Mt.Lhotse (8511m.),
Baruntse peak (6800m.),Ama Dablam peak(6856m.),Thamserku
peak (6608m.), Konde Ri or peak(6187m.), Tawoche
peak(6542m.), Cholotse peak (6441m.) and more.
Now you begin your trek to Lobuche via Dongla which
offers you panoramic view of the mountains along
the way. The teahouse at Dongla is a good spot
to have lunch, before zigzagging up through the
boulders of the glacier's terminal moraine. At
the top of this climb there are many stone caves,
built as memorials to the many Sherpas who have
died while climbing Mt Everest. The path then climbs
gently along the glacier, to eventually reach the
cluster of houses at Lobuche.
Day 09: Trek from Lobuche (4900m.)
to Gorakshep (5180m.) and retrace back to Gorakshep which
takes about three and half hours. You will have lunch at
Gorakshep, take rest and if the trekker feels fine, the
participants can walk to Everest Base Camp (5486m.).
You will spend about 4 and half hours trek up to Everest
Base Camp and back to Gorakshep. The trek is
on glacier and snow capped rocks. You can also see
many small frozen lakes around the Everest Base
Camp and return back to Gorakshep.
Day 10: Trek from Gorakshep to Kala
Patthar (5545m.) and back to Pheriche (4243m.) and it takes
about six hours. You accomplish an early morning climb
to Kala Patthar (5545m.) to enjoy the view of sunrise.
From Kala Patthar you can have a panoramic view
of Mt. Everest and many other mountain peaks like
Mt. Pumori, Mt. Lingtren, Mt. Khumbetse, Mt. Nuptse,
Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam, Mt. Thamserku and many
more. Pheriche is the place where one can make
phone calls to any part of the world. You can see
the mountain Yaks in Pheriche. Yaks are normally
regarded as the porters in this area. The town
of Pheriche is known as windy town. There you can
see the perpendicular walls of Cholatse and Tawache.
There is located Himalayan Rescue Association Aid
Post and foreign volunteer doctors are to provide
medical treatment to trekkers as well as local
people.
Day 11: Trek from Pheriche to Phortse
(3750m.) and it takes almost four and half hours. The trail
descends to Pangboche and now the trail starts
turning up and down in every half an hour to
Phortse. On the way there is an opportunity to see wild
life in and around the area like mountain goat,
musk deer and many species of Himalayan birds.
There are village monasteries in Pangboche and
Phortse rich in cultural heritage of Sherpa people.
Along this, you see an old monastery in Pangboche
which is believed to have been established during
16th century. The Pangboche village is known
to have highest permanent settlement throughout the
year.
Day 12: Trek from Phortse (3750m.)
to Khumjung (3790m.) which takes almost three and half hours.
The trail here descends for early twenty minutes
and ascends up steeply for almost one hour to
Mongla (4000m.). From this spot, you can see
the panoramic view of Ama Dablam, Thamserku,
Kusum Kangaru, Konde-Ri and Tawache peak. Now
the trail descends and ascends frequently up
to Khumjung. The Khumjung village is said to
have the largest settlement of Khumbu region.
There is well-equipped high school built by Edmund
Hillary in 1960. Not limited to this, there is
an old monastery where the skull of Yeti is believed
to have preserved. The neighboring village of
Khumjung is Khunde where a well equipped Hospital
is built by Edmund Hillary in 1964.
Day 13: Trek from Khumjung to Thame
(3800m.) and it takes about four hours. Thame is a place
where you can visit many ancient monasteries. You will
be able to experience the real Sherpa culture and
at the most, from Thame you can take a glance at
the beautiful mountain peaks.
Day 14: Trek from Thame to Monjo (2835m.)
which takes about six hours. While trekking from Thame
to Monjo you come across few Sherpa settlements
and you will meet friendly Sherpa people. Trekking
this day is little bit easier in comparison to
other days. Monjo is a small village and the area
is mainly for agriculture. You can see people being
engaged in agricultural activities.
Day 15: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2800m.)
and it takes about four and half hours. This day the trail
gradually descends and ascends as well. You cross
the Dudh Koshi river over suspension bridges.
Day 16: You take
an early morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla and
it takes almost 30 minutes.
