Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m/4264 ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft), trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft): 3 – 4 hours

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 05: Namche Bazaar: acclimatization

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Phorse (3810 m/ 12,496 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 07: Phorse Village to Machhermo-(4,470 m/ 14,663 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 08: Machharmo to Gokyo (4800 m/15,744 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m/17,570 ft) and hike to fifth lakes: 5 – 6 hours

Day 10: Gokyo to Dole: 3 – 4 hours

Day 11: Dole to Namche Bazaar: 4 – 5 hours

Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6 – 8 hours

Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 14: Final departure

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300 m/4264 ft)

Our representative will pick you up after you land at the Tribhuwan International Airport. Afterwards, you will be dropped off at your hotel where you can take a rest. Later in the evening, you will have a welcome dinner hosted by us which will introduce you to Nepalese cuisine.

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation

Our Representative will brief you about the trek and prepare you for the trekking, After that, we will take you to a guided city tour of Kathmandu.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800 m/9,184 ft), trek to Phakding (2,652 m/8,700 ft): 3 – 4 hours

You leave for Lukla on an early morning flight. It will be an adventurous ride to the Tenzing/Hillary airport is a steep airstrip that is actually hanging off the side of a mountain. After reaching Lukla, you will meet the rest of our trekking staff and begin trekking to Phakding. Overnight in Phakding.

Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): 5 – 6 hours

Your trail moves forward alongside the Dudh Koshi River. During the trek you cross several suspension bridges and pass several villages, monasteries and chortens. You can enjoy a good view of Mt. Thamserku from Benkar village. Your trekking permits will be checked at Monjo as you enter the Sagarmatha National Park. A descent and a gradual walk brings you to Jorsale, the last village until Namche Bazaar. The walk is enjoyable through a river bed and you reach the Hillary Suspension Bridge. As you climb up towards Namche Bazaar, the magnificent sights of Kwangde Peak, Kusum peak, Kangaru peak, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and many other fabulous mountains greets you. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 05: Namche Bazaar: acclimatization

Acclimatization is important for trekkers to adjust to the gradual change in environment and its altitude. It will also help you to prevent catching Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Today you hike to Khumjung villages, enjoy the Himalayan vista from Syangboche or tour the quaint streets of Namche Bazaar. Youe can also visit the Tourist Visitor Center where you can see a variety of things related to the first Everest ascenders and Sherpa culture. This visit will also get you acquainted with various plant and animal life of the Everest region. In Khumjung you can even visit a monastery that houses a yeti scalp! You also climb up to the airstrip above Syangboche and enjoy incredible views of Kongde, Thamserku and Khumbila mountains. You walk back to Namche Bazaar to spend the night.

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Phorse (3810 m/ 12,496 ft): 5 – 6 hours

You leave Namche Bazaar on a trail with gradual ups and downs. On the way you are likely to spot Himalayan pheasants, musk deer and Himalayan Thars. You then begin descending to Kyanjuma. From Sansa, you follow the Gokyo trails and from Mong you get a glimpse of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawoche and Khumbila mountains. Your trail descends to Dudhkoshi Khola after which it is an uphill climb through rhododendron forests before reaching Phorse. From here you get good views of Tawache and Cholaste mountains. Overnight in Phorse.

Day 07: Phorse Village to Machhermo-(4,470 m/ 14,663 ft): 5 – 6 hours

After crossing a bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, you are likely to come face to face with local wildlife like pheasants, mountain goats, and musk deer. Your trail passes through forests, waterfalls and bridges before reaching Dole. You climb on a steady trail through a scenic ridge with views of Cho Oyu, Kantega, and Thamserku mountains. You ascend from Luza village and walk above the Dudh Koshi River. You continue walking through small villages and sandy trails before reaching Machhermo. You can visit the Himalayan Rescue Hospital for a lecture regarding altitude sickness, its precaution, and primary treatment. Overnight in Machhermo.

Day 08: Machharmo to Gokyo (4800 m/15,744 ft): 5 – 6 hours

You ascend on a hill and enjoy views of the Dudh Koshi valley and Kangtega, Thamserku and Cho-Oyu mountains. Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through a Chorten and reaches Phangga. You descend to the river bank before climbing up to the terminal moraine of the Ngozamba Glacier on a steep trail. You pass through Longpongo, Raboche Tsho and Dudh Pokhari before reaching Gokyo. On the trail next to the first lake, we see what is believed to be the footprints of a Lama (Buddhist priest). You explore Dudh Pokhari before calling it a night. Overnight in Gokyo.

Day 09: Gokyo Valley: Climb Gokyo Ri (5357 m/17,570 ft) and hike to fifth lakes: 5 – 6 hours

You spend another day in Gokyo to acclimatize to the high altitude. If the weather is good, you climb Gokyo Ri today. From the top of Gokyo Ri we admire the Himalayan vista and the tranquil Gokyo lakes. We also hike to the fourth and the fifth Gokyo lakes. The 4th lake is only about 3km north of Gokyo. It is marked by high cliffs and Himalayan peaks rising above it. You continue to walk a little further and reach the 5th lake. A climb up a nearby hill will guarantee you remarkable views of Cho-Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makulu. You can see a lot more from here – the spot is called Scoundrel’s Viewpoint. From the northern part of the 5th lake you see the Cho Oyu base camp and Ngazumpa Glacier which is the biggest glacier the world. You walk back to Gokyo to spend the night.

Day 10: Gokyo to Dole: 3 – 4 hours

You descend on a trail along the Dudh Koshi River and pass the first Gokyo lakes. On the way you also enjoy views of the Cholatse and Taboche peaks. Your trail descends before climbing a hill. After reaching the chorten at the edge, we see great views of Thamserku, Cho Oyu, and Kangtega mountains. You walk past Machhermo, Luza and Lhafarma villages before reaching Dole. Overnight in Dole.

Day 11: Dole to Namche Bazaar: 4 – 5 hours

You descend on a steep trail to Phortse Thanga admiring rhododendrons, wildflowers and waterfalls. You also come across mountain goats, musk deer, pheasants, etc. From Mong, you can admire a good view of Khumbila peak. On your way to Namche the view of Taboche, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kangtega mountains are yours to admire. After walking for a while, we reach an intersection where the trail from Sanasa meets our trail. You walk on a trail that clings to a forested slope beyond Kyangjuma, winding through several bends. After reaching Namche army camp hill, you look back to see Lhotse, the tip of Everest and Tengboche for one last time. About a kilometer from here is Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 12: Namche Bazaar to Lukla: 6 – 8 hours

You descend on a rocky trail and cross several suspension bridges before walking on a leveled trail. The air is warmer as you walk on the same trail to reach Lukla. Your trek in the mountain ends after we reach Lukla. You spend your time reminiscing about your time spent in the mountain. Overnight in Lukla.

Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla

You fly back to Kathmandu on the earliest possible flight. After reaching Kathmandu you have the rest of the day off to rest. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner to enjoy with your trek successfully with your group and your much appreciated guide and porters.

Day 14: Final departure

Your representative will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the Tribhuwan International Airport three hours before our scheduled flight.

• Pick up from airport and transfer to hotel
• Accommodation in Kathmandu as your Budget.
• Welcome and Farewell Dinner
• Kathmandu valley sightseeing and prepare for trek
• A  professional Sherpa Guide with Government License
• Sherpa porter who will carry your baggage(2 people 1 sherpa porter)
• Food in Trekking(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  )
• All Accommodation during Trekking(Tea House/ Camping)
• Necessary Trekking permits
• TIMS (Trekkers Information Management system card)
• Necessary Equipment( sleeping bag and Down Jacket)
• All programme as per Itinerary
• Necessary flight Ticket/ Land Transport(Domestic only )
• Food, salary  Transport, clothing for Guide and Porter
• Insurance for Guide and Porter
• First aid kit from The Great Adventure Treks and Expedition
• Emergency Rescue  Help (covered by your travel insurance)

• Lunch and dinner in kathmandu.
• Any kinds of Drinks( soft and Hard Drinks)
• Visa, international flight ticket
• Kathmandu monuments fees.
• Personal Nature expenses
• Tips for Staffs
• Rescue and Evacuation cost