Overview
The definitive Himalayan trek. Fly into Lukla, follow the Dudh Koshi through Sherpa villages, acclimatise in Namche Bazaar, and walk to the foot of Everest — capped by a sunrise from Kala Patthar (5,545 m), the finest viewpoint of the peak.
Itinerary
01
Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding (2,860 m)
Mountain flight and a gentle riverside start.
02
Phakding → Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
The classic climb to the Sherpa capital.
03
Acclimatisation day in Namche
Everest View Hotel hike.
04
Namche → Tengboche (3,870 m)
Famous hilltop monastery.
05–07
Dingboche · Lobuche
High valleys, acclimatisation, thinning air.
08
Gorak Shep → Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
You reach the glacier and icefall.
09
Kala Patthar (5,545 m) sunrise, descend
The best Everest view of the trek.
10–14
Descend & fly Lukla → Kathmandu
Retrace to Lukla and back to the city.
What's included
- All national park & TIMS permits
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers)
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu flights
- Teahouse lodging on trek
- Guide & porter insurance
- Airport transfers
- Farewell dinner in Thamel