Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where a Best Trips Nepal representative will greet you and transfer you to a comfortable hotel in Thamel. Check in, relax, and attend a trek briefing with your guide, followed by a welcome dinner. Overnight at a hotel.
Activities: Airport transfer, trek briefing, welcome dinner.
Meals: Dinner.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m) and Trek to Phakding (2,652m, 30-minute flight, 3-4 hours trek)
After breakfast, board a 30-minute scenic flight to Lukla’s Tenzing-Hillary Airport, marveling at Himalayan peaks. After a short lunch break in Lukla, trek 3-4 hours through lush forests and along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing bridges to reach Phakding, a charming Sherpa village. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Scenic flight, start of Khumbu trek.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 03: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 5-6 hours)
Trek from Phakding along the Dudh Koshi River, passing Sherpa villages and entering Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. Cross the iconic Hillary Bridge, a high suspension bridge, and ascend steeply to Namche Bazaar, the bustling Khumbu hub with markets and bakeries. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Hillary Bridge, Sherpa capital.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 04: Exploration Day in Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Spend the day acclimatizing and exploring Namche Bazaar and nearby sites. Hike to Syangboche for stunning views from the Everest View Hotel, showcasing Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. Visit Khumjung Monastery, the National Park Museum, or stroll Namche’s vibrant streets. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Everest views, cultural sites.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 05: Trek to Lukla (2,800m, 6-7 hours)
After breakfast, descend from Namche Bazaar along the Dudh Koshi River, retracing your route through Phakding and Sherpa villages to Lukla. Enjoy final views of the Khumbu peaks and prepare for your flight to Kathmandu. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Highlights: Scenic descent, trek completion.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 06: 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 your Thamel hotel and spend the day relaxing or exploring Kathmandu’s markets and cafes. Overnight at a hotel.
Highlights: Scenic flight, Thamel leisure.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 07: Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast, a Best Trips Nepal representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure, concluding your Himalayan adventure with unforgettable memories.
Activities: Airport transfer.
Meals: Breakfast.