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DAY 01: KATHMANDU                                                                                                    

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. A representative from our office will greet you at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. Briefing on your tour itinerary. Afternoon free. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02: KATHMANDU                                                                                          

Morning sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath. Afternoon Patan Durbar Square and Golden Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03: KATHMANDU (1350m) – LUKLA (2860m) – PHAKDING (2652m – 4 hrs approx)  

Early morning fly (40 min) to Lukla then trek to Phakding. If flight is on time, you will reach Phakding on lunch time. In case of any delay you will stop for lunch in Lukla. Enjoying the view of landscape, villages, crossing a couple of streams, bridges, you will reach at Phakding. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 04: PHAKDING – NAMCHE BAZAAR (3440m – 6 hrs approx)                                

After breakfast Trek following Phakding village and local market; then you will cross an iron bridge over the Dudh Koshi river. After a couple of hours of easy trail following the river, you will arrive Manjo and Jorsali then after you will enter into Sagarmatha National Park zone. You reach the last high bridge over the Bhote Koshi river. From here the trail ascends steeply until you reach at Namche Bazar. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 05: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN NAMCHE BAZAAR                                                    

As you are already above 3000 meters, it’s recommended to spend 2 nights in Namche Bazar to avoid any risk of high altitude sickness with a side trip to Khumjung village or Thame. After breakfast, Day hiking to Syangboche, Khungde and even further to Khumjung or Thame as optional. This day you can see the views of Himalayan ranges including Amadablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Lhotse and Mount Everest. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 06: NAMCHE BAZAAR – TENGBOCHE (3870m – 6 hrs approx)                              

This day you will follow the well defined curving trail overlooking the mountain views. During the trek you will reach at Khyangjumpa, after crossing the river; the trail ascent following the delightful pine, rhododendron and forest. Then you will reach Tengboche, situated on the hillside. This place offers excellent view of Mount Amadablam and glimpse of Mount Everest. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 07: TENGBOCHE – DINGBOCHE (4360m – 6 hrs approx)                                        

After breakfast, trek through pine and rhododendron forest then reach at Deboche.  From the junction you will descend to a bridge by crossing the Imja river and ascend again to reach Dingboche. During the trek we can see spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 08: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN DINGBOCHE                                                        

Today we will have 2^nd acclimatization day in Dingboche. On this day, you can go hiking to the Chukung village. From the village, you will see incredible Himalayan Views. Or you can hike to the nearby Nagarjuna Hill. Free time for rest. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 09: DINGBOCHE – LOBUCHE (4940m – 5 hrs approx)                                                

Trek to Lobuche. During the trip you will see the impressive view of Himalayas. The trail drops to the Khumbu glacial moraine. Lobuche a small Sherpa settlement at the foot of Lobuche peak. We will get breathtaking views of mountains, highlighting the Lobuche peak itself. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 10: LABUCHE – GORAK SHEP (5170m) – EVEREST BASE CAMP (5364m – 7 hrs approx)  Early morning trek Ghorakshep. This is the most challenging and most awaited day of the trek. We will be trekking through the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. We will arrive at Gorak Shep and will take some rest. Later we continue trek to Everest Base camp. Finally we are at the foot of the world’s highest peak, which will definitely be a lifetime memorial experience. Spend some quality time to enjoy the view and take pictures then return to Gorak Shep. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 11: GORAK SHEP – KALA PATTHAR (5545m) – PHERICE (4371m – 7 hrs approx)    Kalapathar is the best vantage point to observe the Mount Everest in closer range. Trek start early morning to get the top of Kalapathar then return to Ghorakshep. After breakfast, you will trek down to Pheriche. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 12: PHERICE – TENGBOCHE (3870m – 5 hrs approx)                                    

Morning  trek down the trails of the hillside covered by rhododendron trees towards Tengboche. Visit monastery of Tengboche. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 13: TENGBOCHE – MONJO (2835m – 6 hrs approx)                                        

Morning trek to Monjo. Free time for rest. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 14: MONJO – LUKLA (2860m – 4 hrs approx)                                                

Morning trek to Lukla. We will cross several suspension bridges over the Dudh Kosi river. Walking across the bank of the river along the forests. Explore Lukla town. Overnight at lodge.

DAY 15: LUKLA – KATHMANDU (1350m)                                                                  

Morning fly back to Kathamandu. Afternoon free. Overnight.

DAY 16: KATHMANDU                                                                                              

Morning sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Afternoon Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. Evening Farewell Nepalese dinner with culture dance. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 17: KATHMANDU                                                                                                      

Departure transfer to the airport for your onward flight