Embrace the best of the enchanting landscapes of Everest and Gokyo Valley and picture-perfect sights in the Kalapatthar and Gokyo Ri vantage points

You’ll be received at the Tribhuwan International Airport and transferred to the hotel for your stay after you complete the necessary formalities at the customs. In the evening, a welcome dinner will be hosted for you.  
Meals: Dinner  

Arrive in Kathmandu

Early in the morning, you will fly to Lukla which is the gateway to the Everest region. From this short 35 minute flight, you will enjoy an aerial view of the vast landscape with lush valleys and hills, glittering mountains, serpentine shaped rivers weaving the settlements, valleys and the dramatic sight of the terraced hills.
After landing in Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) in Lukla and meeting with other trek members, you embark on an introductory trek to Phakding. This route was used traditionally by various communities and traders to trade with Tibet. The trek begins with a steep descent to Chheplung village past stone walls before you reach Thado Koshigaon.
After crossing a suspension bridge, the journey continues on to Phakding through small settlements, past prayer wheels and prayer flags, dense forest, diverse flora and fauna, besides the caravan of trekkers, climbers, porters and locals in and out of the Khumbu valley. Overnight in Phakding.
Total Distance: 4.83mi/ 7.5km
Total time: 3-4 hours
Elevation Gain: 1,830 ft.
Elevation Loss: 2,548 ft.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding 

On this day, your trek continues along the majestic and torrential Dudh Koshi River towards the ancient trading hub of Namche Bazaar. Starting with the first view of Kongde Ri Peak and through some suspension bridges, the trail turns to the beautiful Benkar valley past beautiful waterfall, ancient gompa and lush forests decorating the surroundings. At Benkar, you will enjoy the view of Thamserku (6,623 meters) and the sacred Khumbila Peak (5,765 meters), before stopping briefly at Monjo, the gateway to Sagarmatha National Park.
Moving ahead through Jorsale village, you will reach the Larja Dobhan, after crossing a high suspension bridge over the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi and then embark on the trail that goes steeply till Namche Bazaar.
En-route Namche, you will have the view of majestic peaks such as Everest (8,848 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters) and Nuptse (7,879 meters) providing some relief during the ascent on the steep section.
Namche Bazaar is famous for being the buzzing Sherpa town, and perfect town for acclimatization and a hub for day hikes, having superb surrounding and scenery as well as rich cultural heritage.
Total Distance: 6.45mi/ 10.3km
Total time: 6-7 hours
Elevation Gain: 5,072 ft
Elevation Loss: 2,462 ft
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek to Namche Bazaar

This day is set aside for rest and acclimatization hike. You will be going for a day hike to one of the nearby destinations such as:
- Everest View Hotel that provides the marvelous view of the Mount Everest, Lhotse, the beautiful Ama Dablam, and other nearby peaks.
- the twin villages of Khumjung and Khunde known for ancient monasteries with old age heritages.
- the school and hospital built by Edmund Hillary Foundation, that are the popular day hike destinations from Namche Bazaar.
You will undertake activities that will help you acclimatize faster for your trek ahead. In a town known for its colorful and lively nature, Namche has interesting shops, tasty cuisine, beautiful scenery as well as warm welcoming Sherpa people is the historic characteristics of this town.
You will visit the Sherpa cultural museum for detailed information on mountaineering in the region, flora and fauna, history and geography of the Himalayas, and the culture and traditions of the local inhabitants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner  

Rest day / Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar

Trekking to the higher altitudes, you will start with a short but steep climb out of the Namche Bazaar before trekking on a fairly leveled trail to reach the settlements of Kenjoma and Sanasa through the dense forest and other vegetation. Expect views of the mighty Everest and occasional exchange of greetings with fellow trekkers from other expeditions.
After the trail junction leading to the Gokyo valley and the Everest base camp, you head down to the riverbed of the mighty Dudh Koshi River and climb onto Phunke Tenga through several bridges and some hamlets. Marked by water driven prayer wheels, Phunke Tenga generally serves as the resting place before taking on the steep trail leading to Tengboche. 
In a climb of around one hour and a half to two hours, ascent to Tengboche that takes you on a twisting trail built on the hill through rhododendron forest. Take it easy when you go for such an uphill climb as you are now heading to higher altitude where you definitely won’t want to be affected with altitude mountain sickness. 
In Tengboche, you will visit the ancient monastery famous for celebration of Mani Rimdu festival, huge statue of Lord Buddha, intricate wall paintings and peaceful chants by the monks, the breathtaking scenery of the majestic mountains including Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Kantega and Thamserku Peaks where blooming rhododendron flower contrasts with its color. 
Total Distance: 6.25mi/10.5km
Total time: 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain: 3,801 ft.
Elevation Loss: 2,827 ft.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner  

Trek to Tengboche

After experiencing an amazing sunset and sunrise at Tengboche, today you will head for another interesting village of Dingboche. Through the forest, you descent from Tengboche to reach the village of Deboche that provides beautiful views of the lofty Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and others.
You head on down the trail with potential sightings of Musk Deer, Monal, and Blue Sheep and will cross the exciting suspension bridge over Imja River before reaching the settlement of Panchboche. The ancient stupa in the upper Pangboche, surrounded by trees, is worth a short visit. Ahead on the trail, there is alpine vegetation as you move through a landscape marked by scrub juniper and tundra until you reach Dingboche.
The trekking section through Somare is rather flat, after this village, you cross a suspension bridge and follow the Imja River upstream as you part your way from the trail to Pheriche. Further ahead on the trail, you will reach Dingboche where the trail from Lobuche to the Island Peak climb meets.
Dingboche is a small village with stone walled houses, cultivation fields and the exquisite view of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam.
Total Distance: 7.11mi/ 9km
Total time: 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain: 3,682 ft.
Elevation Loss: 1,688 ft.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek to Dingboche

Today is another day of rest and acclimatization. You will need this day before reaching the ultimate destination of this trip. The day will be utilized by short hikes to higher altitudes up to 15,500ft to adapt yourself to higher altitudes. Hike to Nangkartshang Gompa provides the trekkers with breathtaking views, opportunity to get an insight into the rich heritage including intricate paintings of Thangka and Yeti scalp and hand.
Explore the valley formed by the mighty Imja River and the beautiful trail leading to the Island peak. A short hike to the hill behind Dingboche is another option which provides us with the view of a couple of six-thousand peaks. After exploring the breathtaking surrounding, capturing memories of the valley, you return for the overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner  

Rest day / Acclimatization day in Dingboche

This section of the trek begins with a gradual ascent from the settlement of Dingboche. You will come across cattle grazing areas and the beautiful mountain views.
Trekking past chortens, Mani walls, and stupas, you will move forward with a view of the beautiful Taboche Peak (6,495 meters), Ama Dablam Mountain and much more, glacial valleys and vast landscape before you climb onto the valley of Dughla, the last settlement before traveling further to the base camp. Ahead of this is the most poignant section of today’s trek.
An hour of trekking leads you to the height of the high ground overlooking the Khumbu valley, called Chukpo Lari, where monuments are built in remembrance of the mountaineers who lost their lives during their expedition to conquer Everest.
The trail then descends to the western side of the valley after walking over the glacial moraines of the majestic Khumbu Glacier.
Total Distance: 7.10mi/ 12km
Total time: 4-5 hours
Elevation Gain: 3,732 ft.
Elevation Loss: 1,823 ft.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek to Lobuche

This is the day you have been waiting for! On this day you will head into the Everest Base Camp, our destination for the day. Be aware of the risk of acute mountain sickness in this altitude and trek accordingly.
The trek from Lobuche begins early in the morning after breakfast. We reach Gorakshep after trekking over the lateral moraines of the Khumbu Glacier past the Italian research centre, the rocky paths, cautiously avoiding the ice pinnacles and occasional crevasses in the Khumbu region.
The trail ascends over the Lobuche Pass and then reaches to the section sandwiched by large glaciers of Changri Nup and Khumbu. Shortly ahead is the much-awaited Gorakshep, our stopping point for lunch and the place of overnight stay for today. 
After refreshments, we head for our ultimate destination, the Everest Base Camp, through the rocky path and on the New Moraine Route, you trek to the base camp. Flooded with the tents and camps of the climbers in the peak season, Everest Base Camp is the destination of a lifetime. The euphoric feeling of being there is beyond words and to be in the lap of the world’s tallest peak is something extraordinary. After capturing the memories of these extraordinary moments, you return back to the Gorakshep.
Lobuche to Gorakshep:
Total Distance: 3.10mi/ 5km
Total time: 3-4 hours
Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp:
Total Distance: 1.80mi/ 2.9km
Total time: 2-3 hours
Elevation Gain: 1,829 ft.
Elevation Loss: 648 ft.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek to Gorak Shep and Everest Base Camp

Today early morning your guide will take you to Kala Patthar, the best viewpoint of this trip from where you will be able to see dramatic panoramic views of Mt Everest, Pumori, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and many more mountains. Re-trace back to Lobuche then take the gradual trek to Dzongla.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Gorak Shep - Kala Pathar - Dzongla

After breakfast you will start your trek with slow uphill until the Pass from where you will see a magnificent view of the different mountains. This will be the difficult morning in this trek, goes through the glacier and rocky trail. After the Pass, the trail descends all the way to Thangan. There is no tea house, nothing available between Thangan and Dzonglha so ensure that you have everything packed accordingly.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Dzongla - Dragnak/Thangnak via Cho La pass

Today after breakfast, the trek star with a few up and down, crosses the Ngozumpa glacier. After some time walk, you will get to the other side of the Glacier then the trail goes along the second lake with a nice view of the Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Dragnak/Thangna - Gokyo

Today’s trek is a tough and demanding one as you make our steep climb to Gokyo Ri peak. Once there you will be left breathless, not just from the climb, but from the panoramic views of the Gokyo Valley below and the Ngozumpa Glacier at 36km the longest in the Himalayas. It is also one of the most popular vantage points of the colossal giants, such as Everest (8,848 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), Makalu (8,485 meters) and Cho Oyu (8,188 meters) are clearly visible. Remember of course to have batteries in your camera as this is an opportunity in a lifetime not to be forgotten. 
After spending some time there, you will fly back to Kathmandu by Helicopter.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Gokyo - Gokyo Ri - Gokyo - Kathmandu via Helicopter

Your trek to the Everest Base Camp and Gokyo amidst the beautiful Khumbu region and to the vicinity of Mount Everest comes to an end today. You may go for some last minute souvenir shopping for your near and dear ones in the native place.
You will be transferred to the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) at least three hours prior to your flight schedule.
Meals: Breakfast

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