Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1,360m)
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where a Best Trips Nepal representative will greet you and transfer you to the luxurious Dwarika Hotel. Check in, relax, and enjoy a welcome dinner in the evening. Overnight at Dwarika Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley (1,360m)
After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square. Attend a final trek briefing in the afternoon. Overnight at Dwarika Hotel.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,827m) and Trek to Monjo (2,850m, 3 hours)
Take a 35-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, marveling at the Himalayas. Meet your Sherpa team and trek an easy 3 hours through Phakding, passing stone-house villages to Monjo. Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,445m, 5-6 hours)
Trek from Monjo along the Dudh Koshi River, ascending gently to Jorsale. Pass through forests of rhododendrons, firs, and magnolias, crossing bridges and climbing steeply to Namche Bazaar, the Khumbu capital with Everest views. Trek 5-6 hours. Overnight at Hotel Sherpa Land.
Day 05: Trek to Syangboche (3,720m, 2-3 hours)
After an early breakfast, trek 2-3 hours from Namche Bazaar to Syangboche, home to the world’s highest runway. Enjoy panoramic Himalayan views and settle into the luxurious Everest Panorama Resort. Overnight at a guesthouse (Everest Panorama Resort).
Day 06: Trek to Debouche (3,700m) via Tashinga (3 hours)
Trek from Syangboche to Debouche via Tashinga, a 3-hour journey. Ascend from Namche to the Sagarmatha National Park headquarters for Everest views, then wind around peaks to Tashinga. Continue through birch, juniper, fir, and rhododendron forests to Debouche, offering superb views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, and Lhotse. Overnight at Rivendell Lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Tashinga (3,450m, 4 hours)
Trek 4 hours from Debouche to Tashinga, retracing the scenic trail through the Khumbu region. Enjoy the serene landscapes and comfortable amenities at Everest Summit Lodge. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 08: Trek to Monjo (2,850m, 6-7 hours)
Descend from Tashinga, crossing the Bhote Koshiola River via a suspension bridge. Pass Buddhist rock paintings and return through Thame village to Namche Bazaar. Continue down a large suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshiola, through Jorsale and Benkar’s pine forests, to Monjo. Trek 6-7 hours. Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge.
Day 09: Trek to Lukla (2,827m, 3-4 hours)
Trek a final 3-4 hours from Monjo to Lukla’s airstrip, ascending gently through the valley. Celebrate the trek’s completion in the vibrant Sherpa town. Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge.
Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu (1,360m)
Board a 35-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, weather permitting, with aerial Himalayan views. Transfer to Dwarika Hotel and spend the day relaxing. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 11: Sightseeing in Bhaktapur and Changu Narayan (1,360m)
After breakfast, tour Bhaktapur’s Durbar Square, exploring the Golden Gate, National Art Gallery, Palace of 55, Windows, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Dattatrayaraya Temple, and Surya Vinayak. Visit Changu Narayan Temple, a hilltop shrine east of Kathmandu, surrounded by Champak forest and Changu Village. Overnight at Dwarika Hotel.
Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast, a Best Trips Nepal representative will transfer you to Tribhuyan International Airport for your departure, concluding a luxurious Himalayan adventure.