Distance: 8 km

Duration: 3-4 hours

Get up early and go to the airport to catch your flight to Lukla. One of the attractions of this trip is the flight, which allows you to see Mount Everest and other giants for the first time.

When you arrive at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla, you will meet the other crew members. You organize your stuff and begin your journey. The first day's walk is quite short, taking you to the lovely Lukla village of Phakding. Leaving Lukla, you hike down to the Dudh Koshi River and cross a suspension bridge to settle.

Distance: 10.7 km

Duration: 6-7 hours

Today you'll get your first taste of actual Himalayan trekking. It's a bit tough, but the views are breathtaking. The steep ascents and multiple crossings on high suspension bridges above thunderous Himalayan rivers will make you dizzy. At the same time, the breathtaking alpine vistas will make you pause and be grateful for your decision to trek on this incredible planet.

The pine and rhododendron forests, as well as the snow-covered peaks on the horizon, are picturesque, and you stop to take many shots along the way. Namche is reached after a thrilling journey across the swaying Hillary Suspension Bridge. As you reach the village, you catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest. You head to a teahouse to relax your sore muscles.

Duration: 3-4 hours

You spent a day acclimating in Namche before heading upward. This stunning horseshoe-shaped Sherpa town, carved into the side of a mountain, is renowned as the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu. It is a major trade hub with stores, teahouses, luxury mountain resorts, restaurants, bakeries, banks, and ATMs.

Hike up to Shyangboche and the Hotel Everest View, which is located just above Namche, offers spectacular views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Khumbila, and other peaks. While returning, stop at Khumjung Village to visit Sir Edmund Hillary's first school in the Khumbu district.

The hamlet is particularly well-known for its monastery, Khumjung Monastery, which has a casket containing the scalp of a Yeti (the abominable snowman).

Distance: 13 km

Duration: 7-8 hours

We follow an ascending track out of Namche. As you leave Namche, the route levels off, and you can walk freely on flat land. The route travels around the eastern portion of the plateau, providing spectacular views of the Alps. Ama Dablam and other Khumbu peaks surge up, welcomingly.

You will soon arrive in Kyangjuma. You continue to Tengboche, the settlement that houses Khumbu's most important Buddhist monastery. Visit the monastery to experience the mystical aura. After praying for a successful journey, continue to Pangboche.

After a hard up-and-down trail and crossing the Imja River, you arrive in Pangboche, the highest permanent village in the Khumbu area. The town is famed for its historic gompa (Pangboche Monastery), which is the oldest in Khumbu.

Distance: 10 km

Duration: 6-7 hours

Today you will walk to Ama Dablam Base Camp. The path to Ama Dablam Base Camp begins in Pangboche, and it is the final halt at a permanent village for Ama Dablam expedition parties. It takes around 2 to 3 hours to reach the base camp. Go down from the settlement to the Imja River. The environment, with yaks grazing on verdant meadows and a beautiful perspective of the river gorges, is breathtaking. Cross the river and then climb up.

The Ama Dablam Base Camp is located in a picturesque grassy field surrounded by mountains, with a little creek running through it. If it's climbing season, colorful tents will be set up at base camp. The base camp offers a view of the entire Ama Dablam peak, from base to summit.

Ama Dablam, also known as 'Mother's Necklace' in Sherpa, is one of the world's most stunning peaks. It is so named because the mountain's ridges resemble a lady with outstretched arms, and the glaciers were worn by Sherpa ladies as necklaces. Take photographs and then return to Pangboche.

Distance: 6 km

Duration: 4-5 hours

Leave Pangboche and head to Dingboche. It is a short but challenging hike as you gain altitude. You ascend after crossing the Imja-Khumbu glacial confluence. As you travel higher, the flora thins out and the scenery becomes bleak. The tree line disappears. The ice top of Lhotse, the world's fourth tallest mountain, dominates the landscape.

The mountains become more visible as you get closer to Dingboche. The settlement of Dingboche is located in a deep valley surrounded by mountains. Walk to a teahouse for a well-deserved relaxation.

Distance: 4.5 km

Duration: 4-5 hours

Spend a day at Dingboche to prepare your body for the difficult 5,000-meter climbs ahead. Take a trek to Nagarjun Hill, which is near the settlement. There are no complex moves required to ascend this slope. It's a simple climb that offers stunning views of Himalayan peaks and glaciers. You get close-up views of Island Peak, Imja Glacier, Cholatse, and Kantega, as well as panoramic vistas of the world's three highest mountains: Makalu (5th highest) and Lhotse (4th highest).

Distance: 4.5 km

Duration: 3-4 hours 

Take a modest rise northeast of Dingboche and follow the path to Chukkung. After leaving Dingboche, you may feel the altitude rise because Chukkung is higher up. The hike offers stunning views of Island Peak and Lhotse. You are surrounded by massive mountains, undulating glaciers, and glacial moraines. A few lodges are spread over a barren yet lovely terrain.

Chukkung is located below the Island Peak Base Camp and is regularly crowded with climbers attempting to summit Island Peak. Go to a teahouse and rest. Tomorrow is a major day since you'll be crossing Kongma La, the first and highest of the three passes.

Distance: 11 km

Duration: 7-8 hours

Wake up early and follow the westward track out of Chukkung. Cross a brook and use the Kongma La path. The track is remote and leads you away from the busy EBC route, allowing you to reconnect with nature. Walk through the Imja Valley and over the Imja Khola (river). Take a hard rise and go across lush yak farms. You arrive upon a frozen lake and several waterfalls.

To get your first perspective of Kongma La, follow the well-defined trail up the slope. To reach the summit of the Kongma La Pass, you must climb via rocks and scree. From the summit, you can see Mount Everest, Gauri Shanker, Pumori, Makalu, and the ice 8-mile-long wall of Nuptse and Lhotse.

After soaking in the vistas, head down. The descent is steep over boulders and slippery rocks. Take caution when walking. You're walking on the Khumbu glacier, and there are crevasses to be aware of. You can hear the glacier moving and the ice changing below. The stark and unadorned terrain has its charm, and you can't stop shooting images, no matter how weary you are. After a long, arduous day traversing your first mountain crossing, you arrive at Lobuche. Have your meal and a well-deserved snooze in the teahouse.

Distance: 12 km

Duration: 7 to 8-hours

Today you climb to Everest Base Camp, which is one of the trek's landmarks. Although the terrain is not very tough, the hike is not easy. The high altitude makes it tough to take each step. Take deep breaths, and keep your breathing and pace consistent. Don't walk too quickly. It is advisable to keep a leisurely beat. Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated.

You stop at Gorak Shep for refreshments and some relaxation. You leave your belongings at the teahouse and continue hiking to EBC. Walk by the breathtaking Khumbu Glacier. The scene, devoid of foliage and filled with frozen icicles, snow, dirt, stones, and boulders, feels otherworldly. It feels like you're in the middle of a sci-fi film.

Your arrival at Everest Base Camp fills you with excitement. You have reached one of the world's highest hiking locations. Celebrate with your teammates and snap photos. You can view the enormous walls of Lhotse, Western Cwm, Nuptse, and the Khumbu Icefall. Mount Everest's top is too high to see from base camp. On the other side, there is a rocky valley where Everest summiteers put up their camps (if it is a climbing season). Take in the scenery and snap more photos before traveling down to Gorak Shep.

Distance: 12 km

Duration: 6-7 hours

Your day starts early with a climb to Kala Patthar shortly before daybreak. The black hill beyond Gorak Shep is known as Kala Patthar (black soil) due to its gloomy hue. The hill offers one of the nicest views in the Khumbu area.

Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, and Lhotse. While the top of Everest is not visible from Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar provides a close-up picture of the world's highest peak. The image of the early morning sun casting golden light on the snow-covered peaks will stay with you forever.

Distance: 6 km

Duration: 6-7 hours

Make an early start and leave the village. Enjoy close-up views of Cholatse as you approach a brook, cross it, and climb a steep slope. It's a difficult climb via stones and rocks. Walk across the Cho La glacier, which is stunning. Some ice portions may need you to wear crampons or spikes. Walk for a while on level ground before making the last ascent to the summit of the Cho La Pass. Take in the breathtaking vistas of glaciers and mountains in the Himalayas before descending steeply.

The descent is similarly difficult over more rocky and boulder-strewn sections. Use your trekking poles to keep your legs steady on difficult stretches. Walk down a grassy hill shortly before reaching Thaknak, your overnight site for the day.

Distance: 4 km

Duration: 3-4 hours

Today's journey to Gokyo includes traversing Nepal's longest glacier, Ngozumpa Glacier. Walk up and down a stony field. From a lateral moraine, descend steeply to the glacier. Enjoy a close-up glimpse of Cho Oyu, the world's sixth tallest peak, from the route. Walk over the glacier. The Ngozumpa Glacier flows from Tibet's Cho Oyu to Nepal. The glacier supplies both the Dudh Koshi River and the Gokyo Lakes.

Be cautious where you walk since there are crevasses in several areas. Crossing glaciers and mountain passes alone is dangerous, and you will be grateful to have our professional guide accompany you on this treacherous portion. The initial glimpse of Gokyo on the bank of the heavenly third lake, Gokyo Tsho, also known as Dudh Pokhari, will captivate you. It is a lovely sight to witness, and you feel energized after the lengthy trip. Go to a teahouse for a well-deserved relaxation.

Distance: 3.8 km

Duration: 3-4 hours

Today you will trek to Gokyo Ri, a tiny hill with a famous viewpoint overlooking the settlement. There's no technical climbing involved. The journey up the mountain is rough but offers spectacular views of the Gokyo Valley, Ngozumpa Glacier, and 8000-meter peaks such as Cho Oyu and Mount Everest.

Depending on your speed, it will take 2 to 3 hours to reach the summit and around an hour to descend. Enjoy the stunning vista of the green Gokyo Lakes and the 360-degree Himalayan panorama, including Cho Oyu, Mount Everest, Makalu, and Tibetan peaks.

Distance: 11.5 km

Duration: 7-8 hours

Today you will cross the final of three passes. After breakfast, go out of the lodge and toward the lake's northern coast. The route climbs and then levels out. With bare rocks, no indication of flora, and craters, you feel like you're on a moonwalk. The walkway is marked with colorful prayer flags, which provide color to the environment.

Trek to the summit of Renjo La Pass. Renjo La's crossing is the simplest of the three passes, as opposed to Kongma La and Cho La. The summit of the pass offers breathtaking views of Makalu, Mount Everest, the Rolwaling Range, Gyachung Kang, and other peaks. It is a simple descent from the pass to the route that goes to Lumde, your overnight destination. To reach Lumde, take a zigzag path beyond the grassy trail.

Distance: 18 km

Duration: 7-8 hours

Leave Lumde and proceed to Namche. Walk across yak farms and into a typical Sherpa settlement. You will arrive at Thame after 3 hours of walking through little villages along the way. Continue on the relatively downhill trail until you reach Namche Bazaar, the Khumbu region's main hub.

Distance: 18.5 km

Duration: 6-7 hours

Retrace your steps to Lukla. The final portion of your trip takes you past the same breathtaking alpine landscape that wowed you at the outset. You can't help but believe that the hardships you've encountered and overcome in recent days have transformed you into a better person capable of taking on any task in life. This is one of the most valuable benefits of an Everest hike; it confirms your conviction in yourself.

When you get to Lukla, go to a teahouse and rest. Later in the evening, come together with your crew members to celebrate the end of one of your most memorable and tough adventures. There will be Sherpa beer and plenty of singing and dancing.

Duration: 35 min

Evening photography tour of Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
As you travel to Kathmandu, take one farewell glance at your favorite mountains. The departure down the small runway and off the cliff is nerve-racking. Once in Kathmandu, you will be transported back to your accommodation. Take a break and browse for souvenirs. Later in the evening, you will be transported to Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Temples for a photographic trip.

First, drive to the sacred Buddhist shrine of Boudhanath. This historic stupa is Nepal's largest Buddhist stupa. It is claimed that the Kasyapa Buddha's bones are buried underneath the stupa. Every evening, devotees give electric lights and butter candles to illuminate the white-domed stupa.

Boudhanath, a significant Tibetan Buddhist center, is surrounded by monasteries, souvenir stores, cafés, and art galleries. Soak up the spiritual atmosphere and take photos. Later, drive to another Pashupatinath Temple Ghat (along the Bagmati River). Priests stationed on the riverbanks conduct fire worship (aarti) to both the temple deity (Lord Shiva) and the sacred river.

Huge oil lamps are lit, and priests execute the aarti (fire worship rite) with these lights as devotees chant and dance. The lit pagoda temple in the backdrop, the dancing flames of the massive oil lamps, and the melodious voices of devotees and priests reciting hymns all contribute to a lovely atmosphere. It is electrifying, and you can sense the spiritual mood and energy.

Our agent will drop you off at the airport three hours before your planned departure.