Following your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, You’ll be welcomed to Nepal by a representative of Hiking Himalayas at TIA’s arrival terminal. We’ll transfer you to the hotel in a private car.

Overnight Stay in Kathmandu.

Early morning, we’ll head towards the airport to catch our flight to Lukla, which is one of the most adrenaline-filled experiences in this trek. A flight to Lukla and landing on a steep mountain runway bring us to the start of our hike at the village of Lukla(2850m). After meeting the crew, we head up the Dudh Koshi Valley on a well-marked trail and then stay overnight in Phakding(2656m).

Overnight stay in Phakding.

We’ll head towards Namche by crossing the river on high-suspension bridges several times over the Dudh Koshi river. Now, we’ll enter Sagarmatha National Park after crossing Monjo(2845m). We’ll ascend aggressively with the trail to Namche(3440m) enjoying some breathtaking views. If the weather is clear, we get the first glimpse of Mt Everest. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu and has a busy Saturday market – a meeting place for the Hindu traders from the lowlands and the Tibetan yak caravans that have crossed the glaciated Nangpa La.

Overnight Stay in Namche.

Today, we’ll spend the rest of our day exploring nearby places and preparing ourselves for the upcoming days and the changing altitude. 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. It is an ideal place to spend a day, acclimatizing to the new altitude before heading off towards Tengboche.

We’ll hike to Hotel Everest View(3962m), from here, you’ll be able to enjoy the views of Mt.Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam. We’ll visit Khunde Hospital(3840m) set up by Sir Edmund Hillary. There are also good views from the National Park Centre and Museum above the town.

Overnight Stay in Namche.

The trail, today, contours around the side of the valley, high above the Dudh Kosi. You’ll have a really good view of the great peaks of the Khumbu Region including Mt.Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kusum Kangaru. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, the trail steeply descends to a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River at Phunki Thanga(3305m). The village has an excellent place for lunch and you can take a short rest before making the steep climb to Tengboche(3860m). 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. Tengboche is famous for its legendary monastery, the largest in the Khumbu region. Today’s trek from Namche to Tengboche takes about five hours.

Overnight Stay in Tengboche.

Today’s trek to Dingboche(4350m) takes about five and a half hours. We’ll gradually descend through a forest, cross the Imja Khola and climb steadily up to the village of Pangboche(3985m). This village is directly opposite Ama Dablam(6812m), and has exceptional views of the mountain, with the Gompa, mani walls, and scattered pine trees in the foreground. As you gradually ascend, you do find thick forests but the trail is full of thorny and juniper bushes. A further two and half hour trek brings us to Dingboche(4350m). Here you can see Sherpa people working on the agricultural farm.

Overnight Stay in Dingboche.

About three hours of trekking from Dingboche takes us to Chukhung(4730m). The trail gradually ascends up to the Chukhung. On the way, you can see summer huts made especially for keeping the lives stock in the summertime. Along this, you can enjoy the beautiful mountain views in and around the valley.

Overnight Stay in Chukhung.

Today, we’ll head towards Island Base Camp which takes about four hours on a rocky trail. We’ll pass by Imja Khola and trek through the moraine of Lhotse Glacier. From today, we’ll spend our nights in a tented camp for two days. We’ll have some fantastic views of the mountains and the glaciers along the way.

Overnight Stay in Island Base Camp.

Today, to adapt to the changing altitude and prepare ourselves for tomorrow’s expedition, we’ll spend the rest of the day in Island Base Camp. And, after lunch, we’ll hike to the surrounding areas of the base camp. You’ll also get pre-climb training from our experienced guides today.

Overnight Stay in Island Base Camp.

Today is the adventure of a lifetime, an adventure you’ll never forget as we’ll summit the Island Peak. We’ll start our adventure early in the morning heading towards Island Peak High Camp(5500m) on a steep, rocky, and narrow trail. After a short break, we’ll head toward the summit of Island Peak(6160m). Now, our guides will be fixing ropes in difficult parts like the glacier and checking your harnesses before heading towards the Summit of Island Peak. We’ll enjoy the views of the majestic surrounding Himalayas and take pictures before trekking back to Chhukhung(4730m).

Overnight Stay in Chukhung.

Today, we’ll descend to Tengboche following the same trail which takes about seven hours. Trekking through the villages of Dingboche, and Pangboche you’ll get to re-visit your favorite places on the trail before reaching your destination of the day.

Overnight Stay in Tengboche.

With the rising sun, after breakfast, we’ll head towards Namche on the same route which takes about four hours. A steep trail will take us to the Dudh Koshi River. We’ll trek through numerous tea shops, villages, and a bridge over the river at Phunki Tenga(3250m). After trekking for a while, we’ll reach the hillside near Namche, from here, we’ll take a last glance of Mt.Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. After a short walk, we’ll reach Namche Bazaar(3440m).

Overnight Stay in Namche Bazaar.

Today’s trek to Lukla is the last trek of our trip. After breakfast, we’ll descend downhill through the rocky terrain, Rhododendron, and pine forests, getting accompanied by the mountain views far away. We’ll cross and recross several suspension bridges before reaching the village of Lukla(2860m) – the gateway of the Everest Region.

Overnight Stay in Lukla.

With the rising sun, we head for the airstrip to hop on a flight to Kathmandu which takes about 35 minutes. On touchdown, the rest of your day is free to do your own things. You could do some last-minute shopping and packing, send a few postcards home, or even go down for a stroll to Thamel, an internationally known hub for tourists in Asia.

Overnight Stay in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, their two major neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural, and religious significance. There will be a half-day guided tour to the famous and biggest Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath – the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. Bhaktapur Durbar Square – the 15th-century palace of 55 windows, and Swoyambhunath. At the event, you will be briefed about your trip.

After we finish Sightseeing, You’ll be gifted with an evening farewell dinner in a traditional way and many other surprises, for they’ve had a quality time with you.

Overnight Stay in Kathmandu.

Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as a drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, a Tibet tour, or even mountain biking, etc – please don’t hesitate to let us know). We would be glad to help you. Thank you for doing this venture with us & it’s been wonderful knowing you over the weeks. Please do stay in touch in the months ahead. Bon Voyage & take care!!!

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