• Accomplish a bucket-list item: Trek to the foothill of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
• See the stunning Himalayas, up close and personal.
• Explore the ancient city of Kathmandu and learn about Buddhist and Hindu traditions and culture.
• Enjoy a one-hour complimentary spa in Kathmandu after trek. It's on us!
• We only work with the best local service providers: our partner has over 20 years of experiences guiding trekking groups in the Himalayas, and is registered with the Government of Nepal, Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), and Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP).

Day 1: Kathmandu
Arrive at any time.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Spend the full day in Kathmandu exploring the city and getting acquainted with some of the famous monuments and statues.

Day 3: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding
Begin the day with a scenic flight to Lukla, where the beginning of the hiking adventure begins.

Day 4: Phakding - Namche Bazaar
Trek along the Dudh Koshi River to Namche Bazaar. There, we will stay two days to acclimatize for the increased elevation and trail ahead of us.

Day 5: Namche Bazaar
Today is an acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Enjoy a rest day while still exploring the colorful and lively nature of the village.

Day 6: Namche Bazaar - Tengboche
Set out on a trek through dense forest. Head down to the Dudh Koshi River and climb on to Phunke Tenga before reaching Tengboche.

Day 7: Tengboche - Dingboche
Watch the amazing sunset and sunrise of Tengboche, then continue the trek to Dingboche.

Day 8: Dingboche
Acclimatization day in Dingboche. Enjoy short hikes to adapt to even higher altitudes.

Day 9: Dingboche - Lobuche
Enjoy the scenic route to Lobuche with the view of beautiful mountains and glacial valleys.

Day 10: Lobuche - Gorakshep - Everest Base Camp - Gorakshep
The journey to Everest Base Camp begins today. We will cautiously trek though rocky paths, climbing higher until we reach the destination of a lifetime - Everest Base Camp.

Day 11: Gorakshep - Kala Patthar - Pheriche
We will head out before the day breaks so that we can watch the most stunning sunrise ever. We will then begin our descent through the damp valley and alpine vegetation to Pheriche.

Day 12: Pheriche - Namche Bazaar
Passing through beautiful and dense forests, waterfalls and suspension bridges, we make our way back to Namche Bazaar.

Day 13: Namche Bazaar - Lukla
Embrace the last trekking experience of this adventurous journey back to Lukla.

Day 14: Lukla - Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu.

Day 15: Departure
Depart at any time.

Day 1:

Kathmandu

Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. Our local brand ambassador will greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Feel free to explore the city if you arrive early, but please make sure to come back in time for the group orientation, where you will meet your trekking guide and get briefed on the tour. If you are missing any gear or equipment for trekking, please let your guide know for last-minute rental or purchase. We will do whatever we can to get you fully prepared for the tour. After the briefing, we will host a welcome dinner in a nice local authentic restaurant. Prepare to have a lot of fun with your friends-to-be!

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Kathmandu Guest house (or Similar 3-star Hotel)

Meals: Welcome Dinner

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Today we will explore the culturally rich capital city of Nepal and its heritage in a guided sightseeing tour.

• Swayambhunath Stupa: Also known as the "Monkey Temple," this stupa is known for its unique blend of Hinduism and Buddhism. This is a good place to catch panoramic views of the city of Kathmandu. The site itself has stood as a hallmark of faith and harmony for centuries.
• Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest stupas in the world, Boudhanath Stupa can keep an eye on every direction due to its spherical structure. The Tibetan community, Sherpas and tourists all visit to be immersed in the peaceful Buddhist mantras and observe Tibetan pilgrims paying their respect to Lord Buddha.
• Pashupatinath Temple: This famous, sacred Hindu temple is a UNESCO cultural heritage site and serves as the seat of national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. Inside the complex is a collection of smaller temples and statues. Visitors can observe open cremation at the bank of the holy Bagmati River and get blessings from the sadhus draped in saffron and holding trident.

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Kathmandu Guest house (or Similar 3-star Hotel)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Kathmandu - Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft) - Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft)

Today we have an early scenic flight to Lukla, which is the gateway to Everest. After landing in the Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla and having a short introduction to our porters, we gear up and embark on the introductory trek to Phakding. Today is a fairly gentle hike. We start with a steep descent to Chheplung Village, and hike along the Dudh Kosi River approximately 3-4 hours to reach Phakding.

Trekking Information:

Altitude Gain: -250m/-820ft

Trekking length: 3 - 4 hours

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Phakding (2,610m/8,563ft) - Namche Bazaar(3,440m/11,286ft)

The trek continues along the majestic and torrential Dudh Koshi River towards the ancient trading hub of Namche Bazaar. Starting with the first sight of Kongde Ri Peak and continuing through some suspension bridges, the trail will lead us to the beautiful Benkar valley.

En route to Namche Bazaar, we will see breathtaking peaks such as Everest (8848m), Lhoste(8516m) and Nuptse (7879m). Namche Bazaar is famous for being a buzzing Sherpa town, the perfect place for acclimatization and a hub for short day hikes, having superb surrounding and scenery as well as a rich cultural heritage.

Trekking Information:

Altitude Gain: 830m/2,723ft

Trekking length: 5 - 6 hours

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Rest Day at Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)

Enjoy a day in Namche acclimatizing to the higher altitude. Discover the colorful and lively nature of Namche with its interesting shops, buzzing Saturday market, tasty cuisine and beautiful scenery. Also, get to know the welcoming Sherpa people.

We will take short day hikes to the twin villages of Khumjung and Khunde, known for their monasteries, and the Everest View Hotel, which (true to its name) offers a marvelous view of Mount Everest.

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft) - Tengboche (3,860m/12,664ft)

Start the day with a short but steep trek out of Namche Bazaar. The upward climb will lead you to a fairly leveled trail towards Kenjoma and Sanasa. After passing the dense forest and other vegetation, we will head down to the riverbed of the mighty Dudh Koshi River and climb on to Phunke Tenga, which is where we will rest before taking on the steep trail to Tengboche.

As we pass the twisting, uphill trail leading to Tengboche, we will visit the ancient monastery famous for its celebration of Mani Rimdu festival, high state of Lord Buddha, intricate wall paintings and the peaceful chants of its monks.

Trekking Information:

Altitude Gain: 420m/1,377ft

Trekking length: 4 - 5 hours

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Tengboche (3,860m/12,664ft) - Dingboche (4,410m/14,469ft)

Make sure you experience the amazing sunset and sunrise of Tengboche, because today we continue our trek to another charming village, Dingboche. On our way to the village, we will enjoy scenic views of lofty Everest, cross the exciting suspension bridge over Imja River and trek through alpine vegetation.

Trekking Information:

Altitude Gain: 550m/1805ft

Trekking length: 4 - 5 hours

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Rest Day at Dingboche (4,410m/14,469ft)

Today is important as we will take short hikes to higher altitudes to adapt to the change in oxygen level before reaching the ultimate destination of this trip. The hike to Nangkartshang Gompa provides breathtaking views, and a great opportunity to learn the heritage and explore the valley formed by the mighty Imja River. A short hike to the hill behind Dingboche is another option which provides a great view of several “six-thousanders” (mountains of at least 6,000 meters) in the Himalayas.

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Dingboche (4,410m/14,469ft) - Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft)

We continue our ascent towards our ultimate destination through Himalayan alpine shrubs and meadows. We will pass chortens, Mani walls and stupas on our way to Lobuche. An hour into today's trek will lead us to a high ground overlooking the Khumbu valley, called Chukpo Lari, where monuments are built in remembrance of those who lost their lives during their expeditions to conquer Everest. The trail gives us magnificent views of beautiful Tabuche Peak (6495m), Ama Dablam Mountain and many glacial valleys and landscapes.

Trekking Information:

Altitude Gain: 530m/1,738ft

Trekking length: 4 - 5 hours

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Lobuche (4,940m/16,207ft) - Everest Base Camp (5,380m/17,600ft) - Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft)

Today is the day we will finally reach our ultimate destination! The higher altitude makes today's trekking quite challenging. We will leave Lobuche early after breakfast and continue the ascent to Gorakshep. After lunch and a short break in Gorakshep, we will cautiously trek through rocky paths, and reach the destination of a lifetime - Everest Base Camp. After enjoying the moment of being in the lap of the world's highest peak, we head back to Gorakshep and stay overnight.

Trekking Information:

Altitude Gain: 440m/1,393ft

Trekking length: 5 - 7 hours

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Gorakshep (5,164m/16,942ft) - Kala Patthar (5,643m/18,514ft) - Pheriche (4,371m/14,340ft)

Before we return to lower altitudes, we will spend another day trekking in the roof of the world. We will head out before the day breaks so that we can watch the most stunning sunrise ever. After taking in that amazing moment, we will hike through the damp valley and alpine vegetation to stay overnight in Pheriche.

Trekking Information:

Altitude Gain: -1,272m/-4,173ft

Trekking length: 7 - 9 hours

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Pheriche (4,371m/14,340ft) - Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft)

In today's mostly downhill trek, we are accompanied by the torrential Dudh Koshi River as we make our way back to Namche Bazaar. The trek will be gradual since heading downhill puts more strain on our legs and ankles than going uphill. Passing through beautiful and dense forests, waterfalls and suspension bridges, we will reach Namche Bazaar.

Trekking Information:

Altitude Gain: -931m/-3,054ft

Trekking length: 4 - 5 hours

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,286ft) - Lukla (2,860m/9,383ft)

Embrace the last trekking experience of this adventurous journey as we make our way back to Lukla. Trek through the beautiful village of Benkar and several waterfalls on our way to Lukla, then relax and explore the village if you wish.

Trekking Information:

Altitude Gain: -580m/-1,903ft

Trekking length: 5 - 6 hours

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Teahouse

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Lukla - Kathmandu

Leave Lukla early for a scenic flight back to Kathmandu after your adventurous stay in the Himalayas. Once landed, you will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to shop and relax. We also offer a one-hour complimentary spa for you.

• Travel HER Way exclusives: One-hour Complimentary Spa

Accommodations & Meals:

Accommodations: Kathmandu Guest House (Or Similar 3-star Hotel)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 15: Departure

Feel free to do any last minute souvenir shopping before heading to the airport. Our representative shall assist you with your departure. We hope you had a great time with us and look forward to seeing you again in our next adventure. Have a safe journey ahead!

**Please note that anything else not specified in the above session is not included in the trip price. Contact us if you have any questions.