Day 01: Fly to Lukla (2,800m) and Trek to Phakding (2,652m, 30-minute flight, 3-4 hours trek)
Board an early morning 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla’s Tenzing-Hillary Airport, enjoying stunning Himalayan views. After a short lunch break in Lukla, trek 3-4 hours along the Dudh Koshi River, passing through lush forests and Sherpa villages to Phakding. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Scenic flight, start of Khumbu trek.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 5-6 hours)
Trek from Phakding along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing suspension bridges and passing Sherpa villages. Enter Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo and cross the iconic Hillary Bridge before a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar, the bustling Khumbu hub. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Hillary Bridge, Sherpa capital.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 03: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m, 5-6 hours)
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche, enjoying panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Descend to the Dudh Koshi and climb through pine forests to Tengboche, home to the region’s largest Buddhist monastery. Visit the monastery in the evening. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Tengboche Monastery, Himalayan vistas.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 04: Trek to Dingboche (4,360m, 4-5 hours)
Trek from Tengboche to Dingboche, passing through Pangboche village. Enjoy spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Kantega, Ama Dablam, and Nuptse. Arrive at Dingboche, a Sherpa village beneath Ama Dablam, after 4-5 hours. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Pangboche village, Ama Dablam views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 05: Trek to Lobuche (4,940m, 5-6 hours)
Trek from Dingboche to Duglha, at the Khumbu Glacier’s terminus. Ascend a steep trail to Chupki Lhara, passing the Everest Memorial for fallen climbers like Scott Fischer and Babu Chiri Sherpa. Continue along the glacier moraine to Lobuche. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Everest Memorial, Khumbu Glacier.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 06: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m), Return to Gorak Shep (5,170m), Helicopter to Lukla (2,800m, 7-8 hours trek)
Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via the Khumbu Glacier, the world’s highest glacier, reaching the base camp after 3-4 hours. Enjoy views of the Khumbu Icefall, Nuptse, and Pumori (Everest is hidden). Return to Gorak Shep for lunch, then board a scenic helicopter flight to Lukla. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Everest Base Camp, helicopter return.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 07: Fly to Kathmandu (1,350m, 30-minute flight)
Board a 30-minute morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, weather permitting, with aerial Himalayan views. Transfer to a Thamel hotel and spend the day relaxing or exploring Kathmandu’s markets. A Best Trips Nepal representative will assist with departure preparations. Overnight at a hotel.
Highlights: Scenic flight, Thamel leisure.
Meals: Breakfast.