Welcome to Nepal! Your international flight lands at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. We’ll pick you up and bring you to your hotel.

At the hotel, you’ll meet your guide and have your pre-trip meeting. Got questions? Feel free to ask! You can also check your gear and trekking equipment together.

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Flights to Lukla leave from Kathmandu or Ramechhap, depending on the season.

1. Ramechhap to Lukla (March-May, October-November)
   In peak season, flights go from Ramechhap to avoid busy Kathmandu Airport. Ramechhap is a 5-6 hour drive away. Your day starts very early, between 1:00 and 3:00 AM. Along with your guide, you catch the shared shuttle to the airport. The scenic flight to Lukla takes 20 minutes.

2. Kathmandu to Lukla (January-February, June-September, December)
   In the off-season, flights usually leave from Kathmandu. Airlines decide this based on how many travelers there are. You start your day at 5:00 or 6:00 AM. Your guide picks you up at your hotel and takes you to the airport. The scenic mountain flight to Lukla takes 35 minutes.

Upon arrival at Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla (2,804 m / 9,380 ft), your guide will introduce you to your porter(s) if you have booked this service.

After landing, you can explore the village while your porter(s) organizes and loads the trekking equipment. We then start the trek by descending towards the Dudh Koshi River, where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar.

The walk is gentle, and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2,550 m / 8,366 ft), it’s a short journey to Phakding (2,610 m / 8,560 ft).

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After breakfast, you continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Khosi. You will be crossing this majestic river many on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags many times. After entering Sagamartha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views.

Namche Bazaar (3,441 m / 11,290 ft) known as the Gateway to Everest, is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchanges, internet cafes and bakeries. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail.

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You spend a day in Namche, in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air.

You can opt for a short hike to a museum, celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. Or, a hike the Syangboche Airport near Everest View Hotel. From this point, you can get rewarding views of the Himalayas with stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.

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Now your trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Khosi river with magnificent views of the mountains. Today you trek to an altitude of 3,860 meters (12,697 ft).

By reaching Tengboche you’ll see the local Buddhist monastery. Inside you can see incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha and the musical instruments and robes of Lamas. Here you can observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning, depending on how your trek went today.

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From Tengboche the trail drops to Debuche and crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola. Then you climb to Pangboche along thousands of mani stones. Today your uphill trek takes you to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche (4,350 m / 14,272 ft) with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak and Ama Dablam. You can take your time to prevent getting affected by the altitude.

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Since this is a challenging trek, you need regularly free days so that you keep your energy.

Today you can explore the nearby ridge and enjoy striking views of soaring Makalu, Lhotse and the Cho Oyu mountains. The ridge also offers views over the Imja valley and Lobuche’s and Cholatse’s peaks.

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The trek today begins through crop fields. You climb to the valley of Imja Khola which offers you views of the mountains of Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Then the trail continues through Bibre, a scattered settlement of yak herders. When you walk further, you reach the village of Chhukung that offers a striking view of Imja Tse that is also known as Island Peak.

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Crossing Bibre, you climb all the way to the Niyang Khola valley. To reach Kongma La pass, you head east and cross the gorge with frozen lakes. From the pass you can enjoy the views of mountains in Nepal and Tibet. After a short break you head down to the Khumbu glacier and trek to Lobuche and finally, to Gorak Shep.

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Today you can explore the lake of Gorak Shep with freezing cold water. When you trek past the Indian Army Mountaineers’ Memorials, you’ll reach Everest Base Camp. Let’s hope for a bright, clear day as this place offers striking views of Nuptse, Khumbutse and the Pumori mountains. But you won’t spend the night here in Everest Base Camp, instead you go back down to Gorak Shep.

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From Gorak Shep you return to Lobuche and trek down further until you’ll reach the river bank. Then you cross the river and take the ascending trail to the top of the ridge for striking views of Ama Dablam and the Thamserku mountains. And you trek further to Cholatse lake. From here the trail goes through few ups and downs to reach the bridge to reach Dzonglha.

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When you trek to the hilltop of Dzonglha you can have a striking view of the Cholatse mountains. Then you head west before descending to the gorge. You climb the gorge and reach the vantage point which offers views of Ama Dablam and again the Cholatse mountains. You climb Cho La pass which offers panoramic views of several mountains and peaks in Nepal. Finally, at the end of your route today, there’s only left the rocky path to Tagnag.

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Today you continue following the rocky path with striking views of mountains and valleys. You also pass the Ngozumpa glacier today, which is the longest glacier in Nepal. You cross the glacier and to reach the third Gokyo lake which is located on the verge of Gokyo village (4,750 m / 15,580 ft).

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If your trek goes as planned, you’ll have a spare day now. You can either spend it with a visit to the fourth and fifth lake of Gokyo. In total there are 6 lakes in the Gokyo valley. Or you climb the Gokyo Ri peak (5,360 m / 17,575 ft).

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From the Gokyo valley you now head west and trek to the foot of Renjo La pass. Renjo La is the 3rd and final pass of this trek, with an altitude of 5,340 meter (17,519 ft). From the pass you can enjoy the gratifying views of mountains and peaks of both Nepal and Tibet. For instance you can see Kyajo Ri from the western section of Renjo La. Then you continue your trek to reach Lungden where you spend the night.

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A walk along the rocky path leads you to the river. When you reach the Sherpa village of Thame, you can explore the village to get to know the local culture, the traditions and way of living. Also, you can visit Thame’s Buddhist monastery today.

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From Thame you return to Namche Bazaar, cross Dudh Khosi river and move through Sagarmatha National Park to Manjo village. The entrance of the Sagarmatha National Park is at Manjo.

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Finally, you return to Lukla where the trek began (which will seem like a lifetime ago). You’ll be enjoying time to reflect on the trek, both as a group and your personal achievement.

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During the scenic mountain flight to Kathmandu or Ramechhap, you can enjoy your last glimpse of the mountains. On arrival in Kathmandu or Ramechhap, your guide will bring you back to your hotel.

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Today is an extra day, just in case you needed it during the trek or if your domestic flight was delayed.

If everything went according to plan, you can use today to explore some of Kathmandu’s highlights, go souvenir shopping in Thamel, or simply relax at your hotel or in a local restaurant.

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If it’s the final day of your holiday in Nepal. Your international flight departs from Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu.

Goodbye friends! We hope that you will cherish these memories we’ve made together forever.

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