Upon arrival at the airport, a representative from Escape Himalaya will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. At the hotel, we will talk about your trip. You can relax for the remaining daytime.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
We shall take on a beautiful morning flight to Lukla this day. The flight presents you with some pretty sights of gradually changing landscapes. Then, we will begin our trek with an easy walk passing through the village of Chaurikharka and walking down towards Dudh Koshi Ghat. Trekking along the shore of Dudh Koshi River, we will reach Phakding for a stopover.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
We will head off from Phakding on this day and pass through splendid rhododendron forests, the wood blossoming rich with magnolia and aligned with fir trees. The area will be full of blooming rhododendron flowers during springtime. We will also pass through Jorsalle (2,805m) and pass by the junction of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi. We will climb for some time and get the first glimpse of Everest if the weather is clear and the clouds part way. Ascending further, we will reach Namche Bazaar, a flourishing Sherpa village and an administrative hub of the Khumbu region.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
We will move ahead from Namche Bazaar and continue walking all along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi. On the way to Sanasa, we will pass by the ethereal rhododendron forests. You may also see faunas like the multi-colored pheasants, musk deer, and the Himalayan Thar. From Sanasa, we will walk vertically up to the famous Tengboche Monastery. It is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region which presents magnificent peak views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and The Thamserku.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
We will trek for around 5 hours to get to Dingboche on this day. Our trek begins with an adjacent route with the rhododendron forest from Tengboche to Debuche. We will also traverse the raging Imja River and pass by Pangboche village, the region's biggest village occupied by Sherpa people. Here we can walk to Pangboche Monastery, one of the ancient monasteries. We will have quite a challenging walk in the afternoon as the scenery turns dry and deserted before reaching Dingboche.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
We will have acclimatization day in Dingboche on this day. We will also have a short hike to Nangkartsang Peak, often known as Nagerjun Hill. The hill is set just above Dingboche, generally climbed to get accustomed to the high altitude. We will have a pretty demanding day as the path is steeper. It takes around 5 hours to reach the top and get back to Dingboche, where the stunning views of Lobuche East (6,119m), Kangtega (6,685m), Taboche (6,367m), Lobuche West (6,145m), Thamserku (6,608m), and Ama Dablam (6,812m) will mesmerize us. Then, we will return to Dingboche.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
We will climb steeply up to Lobuche, leaving behind Dingboche, passing a chorten. We will also pass by Dugla, located at the tip of the Khumbu Glacier. With a vertical and small climb up, we will stroll to Chukpo Lari and see memorials put up in tribute to those who lost their lives in the Khumbu region. Also, you cannot ignore the stunning vista of the enormous mountains. We will finally reach Lobuche (4,910m) with a hassle-free walk.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
Departing from Lobuche, we will walk towards Gorakshep from Lobuche on this day. Today is an integral part of the trek as it incorporates making it to the Everest Base Camp. Upon reaching the foot of Mt. Everest, the views of Everest, Mahalangur, Khumbutse, Lingtren, Mt. Pumori, and Mt. Nuptse will enthrall us. We will also walk further up to the top, passing the gush of Changri Glacier to get the sight of Kala Patthar, which translates to "Black Rock" in Nepali. Walking further ahead, we will reach the Everest Base Camp, where we shall have a fantastic time drowning ourselves in the majesty of Sagarmatha! Then, we will return to Gorakshep.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
We will walk from Gorakshep to Kala Patthar early in the morning to witness the magnificent sunrise view over Mt. Everest. Additionally, the spectacular views of Changtse, Nuptse, Lhotse, and the others will be utterly alluring. At Kala Patthar, you will spend some rewarding time remaining in your memories forever. Then, we will walk down to Gorakshep, have breakfast, and trek further to Pheriche.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
On this day, we will walk back to Namche Bazaar, which takes around 7 hours. We will pass several ups and downs of the terrain on the way and also pass by hillsides brimming with juniper and rhododendron trees. Traversing over Dudh Koshi River by a bridge, we will descend to an area where we may see wildlife like pheasants, mountains, goats, and many others. The path finally reaches Sanasa, where incredible views of the Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Thamserku mountains will appear. We will reach Namche Bazaar through rugged, twisty paths and jungle.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
We will walk downhill from Namche to travel along the Dudh Koshi River again. Then, we will stroll to Monjo, where we must accomplish the formalities at the Sagarmatha National Park check post. Subsequently, we will walk towards Phakding and continue walking to Lukla. You can relax and remember the fabulous memories of trekking.
Overnight at the guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.
We will return from Lukla to Kathmandu on a short and scenic flight. You will transfer to the hotel upon landing at Tribhuwan International Airport.
Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast is included.
One of our company representatives will transfer you from the hotel to Tribhuwan International Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. And you will then depart with many unforgettable memories of the experience and beautiful things to share.
Breakfast is included.