Reception and transfer to your hotel. After freshening up, there will be a full briefing on your program. This will be followed by a short 15 minute walk to Boudhanath. This is one of the largest Stupa’s in Asia and is home to some 10000 Tibetans. The Stupa is surrounded by colourful Tibetan shops and tea houses. Overnight Hyatt Hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lukla. This 40 minute flight follows the Langtang and Jugal ranges before entering the Eastern region where you pass Rolwaling Himal. Gaurisankar and Menlumtse before approaching the Khumbu area. After arrival at Lukla Airport you set out on your trek to Phakding. You begin with a gentle climb up by the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Konge Ri dominates the sky line in Lukla– 6187 m / 20,418 ft. Nupla 19420 ft / 5885m and Kusumkang 21000 ft / 6367m can be seen in the distance. Following the left bank of Dudh Koshi river you reach Phakding in time for lunch. There are a number of optional walks in the afternoon. Trek time 3 hours.
Overnight Yeti Mountain Home, Phakding B.L.D.

After breakfast you trek to the village of Monjo. Your route follows a level path along the right bank. From the resort, Thamserku Peak (21860 ft / 6623 m.) looms skyward on the opposite bank. After crossing a stream and climbing the terraced hill from the Dudh Koshi route, you arrive at Banker. Continuing through a forest you arrive at Chumoa where you can visit a Vegetable Farm. Walking along a path with many ups and downs, you cross a stream and enter the small village of Monjo. Your lodge for the night is located above the village and overlooks the Dudh Kosi river. After lunch at the lodge your guide will escort you on a local walk before returning to the lodge in the late afternoon. Trek time 3 hours.

Overnight Everest Summit Lodge B.L.D.

After breakfast you trek to Namche Bazaar. The route initially descends until you reach a suspension bridge. After a short climb you come to Jorshale, the entrance to the National Park. Walking along the river you enter a forested mountainside and pass by a rocky area. After crossing a high winding path you descend to the riverbed and reach a V-shaped valley. Here the river forks – to the right is Dudh Kosi and to the left the Bhote Kosi that leads to Nangpa La. Crossing a suspension bridge you walk a short distance along the Bhote Kosi before ascending to Namche Bazaar. The afternoon is free to explore the bazaar. Trek time 4 hours.
Overnight Yeti Mountain Home, Namche Bazaar B.L.D.

Today you have a layover day in Namche Bazaar. There will be time to stroll through this Sherpa village, visit the mountain museum, and trek to a view point offering unsurpassed views of Mount Everest.
Overnight Yeti Mountain Home, Namche Bazaar B.L.D.

After breakfast, you trek to Thamo. The trail forms part of the old trading route to Tibet which uses the Nangpa La pass and has Cho Oyu 27000 ft / 8012m as a backdrop. This trail is little used by other trekkers. You will stop for our lunch at Thamo, and continue on to the village of Ang Rita Sherpa, who holds a record of summiting Mt. Everest 10 times without oxygen. This village is also home to many of the Sherpa summiteers, including the late Tenzing Norgay (the first man to climb Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary). After crossing Bhote Koshi River you continue to the village of Thame .Trek time 4 hours. Overnight Yeti Mountain Home Thame B.L.D.

After breakfast, you’ll visit the unspoilt monastery of Thame and the fascinating Nangpa La Valley, where the Tibetan traders bring their goods, carried on Yaks. Lunch will be at the lodge. After lunch you can explore the village of Thame. Trek time 4 hours.
Overnight Yeti Mountain Home, Namche Bazaar B.L.D.

After breakfast you trek to the village of Khumjung, the largest village in the Kumbu district. You’ll visit the Khumjung Hillary High School and the Khunde hospital. The hospital & school were built by the late Sir Edmund Hillary. From this area, there are spectacular views of the Majestic Mountains such as Thamserku, Kangtega, and Ama Dablam, Lhotse and of course Everest at 8848 m / 29,198 ft. You’ll have lunch in Khumjug before trekking to Syangboche for the night. Trek time 4-5 hours
Overnight Syangboche View Hotel B.L.D.

After breakfast, you trek the short distance to the Syangboche airport for your flight back to Kathmandu. Leaving the airport in the Pilatus plane, there will be spectacular views of Everest and the surrounding peaks before returning to Lukla for your scheduled flight to Kathmandu.. Upon arrival in Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax, enjoy the spa facilities at the hotel, or explore the Kathmandu Valley. Trek time 20 minutes.
Overnight Hyatt Hotel, B.

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