From Kathmandu we take an early morning flight to Lukla, which takes about 40 minutes. After arriving in Lukla, we start our trek to Phakding. The trail is up and down all the way to Choplung. There, the old trek route from Jiri to the Everest Base Camp joins our path. We continue the trek to Ghat, which offers great views of Kusum Kanguru (6367 m), and then to Phakding (2410 m).

After the early morning breakfast, we start to trek to Namche Bazaar. The trail initially follows the Dudh Koshi river until a suspension bridge. Once crossing the bridge, the view of Mount Thamsherku (6623 m) appears in front of you. About an hour trek further, we will reach Chumuwa village and then Monjo village, which is the entry point to the Sagarmatha National Park. You will now follow a path through forest of pine trees and head towards Jorsalle. From here it is another 3 hours of uphill ascent to Namche.

We will spend the day acclimatizing to the altitude and weather in Namche. There are multiple optional trips you can choose from.
1. You can trek up to Khumjung to visit the village and yak breeding center and then walk down to Hillary School and Khumjung monastery which houses a yeti skull. On the way back, visit the Everest View hotel that is the vantage point to view Khumbila, Tabuche, Everest, Lhotse, Peak 38, Ama Damblam, Khangtega, Thamserku and Kusum Kangru.
2. You can hike up to Syangboche and trek to Khunde village, where you can visit a nunnery monastery, elderly care point and a hospital. From there you have a good view of Khumjung village and Ama Dablam on your back.

The route leaving Namche Bazaar quickly heads to Khyangjuma wherein the trail forks into Thyangboche, Khumjung and Gokyo valley. We take the Gokyo valley route which will allow you to witness beautiful views of Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam and Nuptse. The challenge ahead is crossing the Mong La Pass located at an altitude of 3980 m, where we will have our lunch.
After lunch, the trek descends to Phortse Thanga. Afterwards, the trail goes uphill through pine forest continuously for two and a half hours to Dole. Dole is an isolated place with yak sheds offering great views of Kang Tega and Thamserku.

The trail ahead of Dole passes through Lapharma (4330 m) that offers a good view of Cho Oyu, and Cholatse. From Lapharma we go towards Luja (4360 m), where we will have a tea break. Another 40 min trek will take us to Macchermo valley. Lunch and dinner will be served here. After lunch you can explore Macchermo.

This day is saved for acclimatization. After breakfast you can hike up to an altitude of 5000 m right below Macchermo peak to get beautiful views of Everest, Cholatse, Tabuche, Khang Tega, Thamserku and Phari Lapcha. You can walk back to Macchermo for lunch. Afterwards you will visit the HRA post to listen to an Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) talk.

The trail first ascends gradually passing through Phanga. A one and a half hours trek will lead us to the first lake of Gokyo Valley which is listed as a Ramsar site. There, you can catch the amazing sight of high-altitude duck swimming in the lake. We will continue our walk past the second lake and finally reach the third Gokyo lake, which is the final destination for today. Here you will have lunch and later go for an excursion of the Nagazungma Glacier. The glacier is a vantage point to watch Cho Oyu and Cholatse. Return to Gokyo for nights’ rest.

Two hours of a gradually uphill trek will take you to the fourth Gokyo lake. After another 3 hours hike, we reach the fifth Gokyo lake. From there we will have amazing views of Cho Oyu, Everest, Kazung Kang, and Cholatse among others. Later we return to Gokyo for night’s rest.

Today you will have to wake up at 3.30 am, have warm tea and breakfast and be ready by 4 am. We will trek past the 3rd Gokyo lake and then take a steep uphill trail for 3 hours to get to Gokyo Ri, which gives the best wide-angle panoramic view of Everest region such as Renjo La pass, Mt Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Yu, Pasang Lhamu Peak, Ghajungkang, Nuptshe, Cholatshe, Tabuche and Thamsherku etc. as well as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Gokyo lake.
Afterwards we walk down to Gokyo Valley enjoying an eyeful of beautiful turquoise Gokyo Lake, Ngazaumpa Glacier and moraines. Gokyo Ri is the best spot for sunrise views. Afterwards we walk back to Gokyo and have breakfast, and then trek for 3 hours to Dole. We use the same route as before to return to Dole. The trail passes through Phanga, Macchermo, Luja and Lapharma.

The descend to Phortse Thenga is a gentle walk through Juniper and Birch forests. You will cross Dudhkosi to get to Phortse Thenga and from here it is a gradual ascent to Phortse village. Phortse is well known as a home of many Everest summiteers and now has a new climbing school.

After breakfast, walk up to Phortse hill then go downhill to Imja Khola. Further ahead you cross a wooden bridge and climb a steep path through rhododendron forests to Thyanboche. Apart from Thyangboche Monastery you can also try out the unique rhododendron tea.

The trail from Thyangboche to Namche Bazaar is of about 4 hours duration. You will trek down to Phungi Thenga and then cross the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi. The trail passes through Sannsas and Khyangjuma and drops down to Namche Bazaar, where lunch will be served. After some rest we head down to Chautara catching the last view of Mount Everest. We continue the downhill trek to Larcha Dovan (where the rivers Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi meet) and cross the famous Hillary Bridge to head to Jorsalle and finally to Monjo.

It will take 45 minutes of trekking from Monjo to Benkar crossing two suspension bridges. Another 30 minutes trek will lead us to Ghattekhola and then to Phakding. Further we pass Ghat, Thadokoshi, Chuuklung and finally arrive at Lukla. The trail follows Dudh Koshi river, partly going through pine and oak forests.

After early morning tea, you will catch a 40-minutes flight to Kathmandu. On your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be driven to your hotel where you can enjoy delicious brunch with drinks. We toast the drinks in celebration of your successful journey to one of the most beautiful places on earth.