Day 1: Kathmandu, Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350m
Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital and cultural hub of Nepal! We’ll be waiting with a warm greeting and easy transfer to your hotel. Day 2:Kathmandu to Lukla flight, trek to Phakding 2,800m Day 3:Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3,440m Day 4:Namche Bazaar - day hike Khunde/Khumjung/Everest
We leave early for the hike up to the Everest View Hotel about an hour’s hike above Namche for a fantastic panorama of the Himalayas and a great view of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. After enjoying the view and relaxing with a hot coffee we continue to the traditional Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung. If you get a chance ask your guide to take you to the Khumjung Monastery which houses the scalp of what's said to be a Yeti. Leaving the villages we circle back to Namche via the small airstrip at Syangboche. Day 5:Namche to Phakding and Lukla 2,800m Day 6:Lukla to Kathmandu 1350m Day 7:Kathmandu: departure day 1,350m
Pickup included
HIGHLIGHTS Follow this epic trail through the alpine region Enjoy the magnificent views of the Himalayas Includes a full day to explore Namche Bazaar Pass through Sherpa valleys and learn about the Tibetan Buddhist culture. This lodge-based trek follows the legendary 'Everest Trail' from the airstrip at Lukla. In just a little more than one week, you can trek up to the exceptional viewpoint of Sangboche, witness the stunning Everest view at sunset and experience the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Khumbu.A memorable small-plane mountain flight from Kathmandu to the airstrip at Lukla provides access to an alpine world where the air is crystal clear and colorful prayer flags flutter from the rooftops. The trek then sets off directly from the airstrip.Tour the famous Namche Bazaar, which is the primary town of the Everest or Khumbu region and has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants, and a colorful market. Hike-up to Sagarmatha National Park and enjoy the sunrise over the Himalayas including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and others.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Airport and Hotel Pick and Drop.