Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1,360m)
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where a Best Trips Nepal representative will welcome 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 (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, Bhaktapur 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 begin an easy 3-hour descent to Phakding, continuing through stone-house villages to Monjo. Trek 3 hours. 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: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar (3,445m)
Rest in Namche for acclimatization, taking a short hike to Khumjung or Khunde villages to visit schools and monasteries, or a scenic walk to Thame (3,810m) via the Bhote Khola Valley. Enjoy Everest and Khumbu peak vistas from this thriving village. Overnight at Hotel Sherpa Land.
Day 06: Trek to Tashinga (3,450m, 2 hours)
Trek 2 hours from Namche to Tashinga, ascending to the Sagarmatha National Park headquarters for fine Everest views. The trail winds around peaks, dips to a river, and passes Thyangboche to reach the serene hamlet of Tashinga. Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge.
Day 07: Trek to Pangboche (3,875m, 4-5 hours)
Descend to the Dudh Koshi River and climb steadily to the Tengboche Plateau (3,780m) through rhododendron forests, joined by trekkers and monks. Pass Deboche, follow the Imja River, and arrive at Pangboche. Trek 4-5 hours. Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Tashinga (3,450m, 4 hours)
Trek 4 hours back from Pangboche to Tashinga, retracing the scenic trail through the Khumbu region. Enjoy the serene landscapes and comfortable amenities. Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge.
Day 09: Trek to Mende (3,700m) via Khunde and Khumjung (5-6 hours)
Trek through Khumjung and Khunde villages, passing above Namche Bazaar. Ascend the Nangpo Tsangpo valley to Mende, near the sacred Khumbi Yul Lha peak (5,761m). The trail climbs steeply to this secluded settlement. Trek 5-6 hours. Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge.
Day 10: Day Trek to Thame Village (3,820m, 4-5 hours)
Trek to Syangboche airstrip, the world’s highest runway, and continue to Thame village, known for its Sherpa mountaineers, monastery, and Himalayan flora and fauna. Enjoy peak scenery and return to Mende. Trek 4-5 hours round trip. Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge.
Day 11: Return to Monjo (2,850m, 6-7 hours)
Descend from Mende to Thame, crossing the Bhote Khola via a suspension bridge. Pass Buddhist rock paintings and return to Namche Bazaar. Continue down a large suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi, through Jorsale and Benkar’s pine forests, to Monjo. Trek 6-7 hours. Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge.
Day 12: Return 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 13: Fly to Kathmandu (1,360m)
Board a 35-minute morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, weather permitting, with aerial Himalayan views. Transfer to Dwarika Hotel and spend the day relaxing. Overnight at Dwarika Hotel.
Day 14: Leisure Day in Kathmandu (1,360m)
Enjoy a leisure day in Kathmandu, exploring missed UNESCO sites, shopping in Thamel, or resting at the luxurious Dwarika Hotel. Customize your day based on preferences. Overnight at Dwarika Hotel.
Day 15: Transfer to Airport, Departure
After breakfast, a Best Trips Nepal representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure, concluding a luxurious Himalayan adventure.