On arrival at Kathmandu, Nepal International Airport well received by our guide and staff with traditional welcome greetings. Then a short drive to your hotel, located in the heart of the city. Accommodation in one of the best 5-star deluxe hotels. Check into your lovely rooms, after resting and getting refreshed from the Jet-Lag. Walk down to the hotel lobby to join other trekking members for a group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, with useful information regarding the trek, hotels, and local lodge on route walks. 

Evening a group welcome dinner in authentic Nepali Restaurants. Entertains you with a Nepalese folk cultural program, an introduction to Nepalese heritage and culture while you enjoy the meals.

Day Highlights:

• Arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu
• Our Adventure A One team awaits you at the arrival exit & transfers you to your hotel
• To spend your first time exploring Kathmandu we suggest a stroll around Thamel
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Another day in Kathmandu for familiarization with local Nepalese cultures and historical background. The morning after breakfast, our city / cultural guide will take you for a short drive in the heart of Kathmandu city. 

Kathmandu's most places are steeped with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, like the old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard. After an interesting tour of old Durbar Square, a short drive to Nepal’s famous landmark. The Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years of history.  A Buddhist monument stands on a hilltop west of Kathmandu city, from here visit Pashupatinath. The holy Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva, one of the most revered sacred sites, the tour continues to Bouddhanath Stupa, also called ‘Little Tibet’. A great place houses the world’s largest Stupa with the seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.

After an exciting tour, back to the hotel rest of the afternoon preparing for the Everest Luxury trek. 

Day Highlights:

• Enjoy your first breakfast in Nepal at the hotel.
• Meet your tour guide at the reception and go sightseeing.
• Explore around the Kathmandu Valley’s 4 points.
• Visit the most sacred Hindu Temple in Kathmandu at Pashupatinath.
• Feel serenity while visiting the peaceful Swayambunath Monkey Stupa.
• Make a tour around the huge Boudhanath Stupa.
• Walk through the old palace courtyards at Patan’s Durbar Square.
• Drop off back at the hotel.
• Meet up with your trekking guide.
• Trek briefing and preparation.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

At the time of the Lukla flight, early morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic air terminal, then boarded in a small aircraft. During 35 minutes air enjoy the panorama of the Himalayan range of peaks with Mount Everest, as the plane lands at Lukla airport.

The airport is named in tribute to the late Tenzing & Hillary, from Lukla walk begins towards Dudh Koshi River valley. A pleasant walk of a few hours through Sherpa villages adorned with Buddhist monuments and prayer walls.

After a few hours of a good walk reach Phakding village for overnight in the comfort of a nice lodge or resort.

Day Highlights:

• Have an early breakfast or pack breakfast at the hotel,
• Pick up by our trekking guide + drive to the domestic Airport.
• Catch the morning flight to Lukla.
  
• Check out the incredible views of the Himalayas.
• Arrive at Lukla and transfer to some hotels to prepare for hiking.
• Start your trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC)
• Descend on the trail leading to the Dudh Khosi River via Cheplung village.
• Follow the river upstream through lush jungle and hills.
• After crossing a long suspension bridge and walking for a few minutes, you’ll arrive at Phakding
• Check in to the tea house/lodge and enjoy your first Himalayan dinner and overnight.

From Phakding today's walk leads to the famous Namche Bazaar, morning after breakfast, walk across a long bridge to Monjo village. Then enter Sagarmatha National Park, Sagarmatha the name of Everest in Nepal, while the native Sherpa calls Chomolungma. 

On entering the national park, cross another bridge to Jorsalle for a lunch stop, the last village before Namche Bazaar. Afternoon walks on Dudh Kosi River valley, then crossing a high last bridge. An exciting long winding uphill brings you to Namche Bazaar and check into a nice lovely lodge for an overnight stop.

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast and departure.
• Today you’ll make your way to the Sherpa Capital Namche Bazaar.
• Continue north on the trail towards Monjo.
• Take a break for a permit check.
• Continue uphill towards the town of Jorsalle.
• Leave the tree line behind and head along the ridge.
• Reach Namche Bazaar.
• Check in to the local tea house/lodge for a delicious Sherpa-style dinner and overnight.

A day in Namche Bazaar, for acclimatization before heading towards the higher altitude. In the morning take a short hike on top of Namche Bazaar for grand views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Includes Ama Dablam with an array of peaks, as well visit the park museum. Afternoon browses around the streets of Namche Bazaar, and soak into the local immense cultures of Buddhism. An interesting place with nearly all the facilities for local villagers as well for trekkers. 

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast At Hotel
• Acclimatization hike options.
• Hike to the Everest View Point.
• Hike to Syangboche’s Everest View Hotel.
• Hike to Khumjung’s Monastery.
• Afternoon back to Namche Bazaar to explore the town.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the same tea house/lodge.

Adventure from Namche continues leaving Namche Bazaar towards our destinations, morning walk on the scenic wide path. Facing views of snow peaks and then down to Imjatse River. A small settlement and popular lunch and refreshing stops, afternoon climb up to Tengboche monastery. A beautiful spot surrounded by a giant mountain panorama with views of Everest. At Tengboche tour of the monastery. Observe the monastery interior and main prayer hall adorned with tall statues of Buddha with various saints and Gurus.

From Tengboche a short descent to a nice lovely area at Deboche for an overnight stop, where the best lodges are available.

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast at the same Hotel and start to day hike.
• Follow the trail north into deep Buddhist territory.
• Trek uphill through the jungle filled with life untouched by the Buddhist communities.
• See incredible views of Thamserku, Ama Dablam, and Everest in the distance.
• Reach at Tengboche and its Buddhist Monastery.
• Check in to the tea house/lodge.
• Explore around the monastery and optionally join the monks for evening prayer.
• Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the tea house/lodge in Tengboche.

After a wonderful stop at Deboche near Tengboche facing morning views of Mount Everest and majestic Ama Dablam. Morning walks down to Imjatse River to cross a bridge, from here tree lines fade for short alpine bushes. 

A slow gradual climb to Pangboche village, the last permanent village on route Everest base camp. From here a short up to Somare for a possible lunch stop with close views of towering Mount Ama Dablam.

After lunch a slow climb uphill, the afternoon can be windy due to open exposed terrain. Walk down to a river, and then climb towards scenic Imjatse Valley at Dingboche. Situated beneath Ama Dablam North Face facing views of Island Peak, Nuptse, and Lhotse with Taboche Peak. Transfer into one of the best lodges available with rooms overlooking views of snow-clad peaks.

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast and departure.
• Start by taking the uphill trail leading above Tengboche.
• Make your way along the mountain ridge with nice views of Mount Thamserku.
• Head downhill passing Pangboche.
• Trek into the Imja Valley Pass by Somare village.
• Cross the Imja Khola River to reach Dingboche.
• Check in and enjoy your dinner and well-deserved rest at the local tea house/lodge.

Enjoy another rest day at Dingboche, a lovely spot enclosed by a high mountain range within scenic Imjatse Valley. Enjoy a short acclimatization hike to Nakarjung Hill above Dingboche offers a grand panorama of surrounding snow peaks.

Overlooking Island Peak with Mount Makalu in the east with an array of giant mountain ranges. Afternoon at leisure and explore around Dingboche a moderate settlement with many nice lodges and restaurants.

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast at the Hotel.
• 2nd Acclimatization Day.
• Hike up to the iconic Nagarjun Hills.
• Spend time and enjoy incredible and breathtaking views of the Himalayas and the Imja Valley.
• Hike back to Dingboche.
• Spend the remainder of the day resting or exploring the village.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the same tea house/lodge.

After an enjoyable time at Dingboche, the walk continues heading for a short steep climb and then walking on the gentle path. The trail winds up to Thugla, a small settlement with few tea houses and lodges. Where the trail from Pheriche and Dingboche joins, a nice spot for a lunch stop. Afternoon climb up to Thugla ridge, and then on a gradual path to Lobuche, and transfer into a nice lodge. 

Lobuche is located on a wide valley with several good lodges facing grand views of Nuptse Peak.

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast and departure
• Follow the trail upwards now crossing the snowy moraine
• The path leads along the Khumbu Glacier
• While making your way to Lobuche notice the superb views of Pumori, Ama Dablam, etc
• Check in to Lobuche’s tea house/lodge for a hot meal and overnight stay.

After an enjoyable time at Dingboche, the walk continues heading for a short steep climb and then walking on the gentle path. The trail winds up to Thugla, a small settlement with few tea houses and lodges. Where the trail from Pheriche and Dingboche joins, a nice spot for a lunch stop. Afternoon climb up to Thugla ridge, and then on a gradual path to Lobuche, and transfer into a nice lodge. 

Lobuche is located on a wide valley with several good lodges facing grand views of Nuptse Peak.

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast at the Hotel and departure.
• Today is the day you’ll reach the famed Everest Base Camp.
• Take the trail leading north to Gorakshep.
• It’s about 2 to 3 hours trek along snowy and rocky glacial terrain.
• Reach at Gorakshep and check in to the tea house/lodge.
• Hike along the Khumbu Glacier towards EBC.
• See the highest mountain from its foothold.
• Explore a bit around Base Camp before heading back down to Gorakshep.
• We mustn’t overstay at Everest Base Camp due to acclimatization.
• Delicious dinner and overnight stay at the tea house/lodge in Gorakshep.

Rising early for the last final adventure hike to the top of Kalapathar rocky hill, the highest point of the journey. Rewards breathtaking panorama of towering giant peaks with Mount Pumori in front, overlooking the closest views of Mount Everest.

After an exciting moment on top of the world feeling in high spirits, descend to Gorakshep. After having breakfast return and walk downhill past Lobuche and Thugla, and down to Pheriche Valley. Stopping at Pheriche settlement for lunch a place with many good lodges and restaurants.

Having lunch along with views of Taboche and Cholatse and Ama Dablam peaks, walk down to a river. A short climb and then descend to Pangboche for an overnight stop in the comfort of a nice good lodge. 

Day Highlights:

• Early wake up around 3.30 am.
• Hike with head torches up the Kalapatthar Hill (highest point of the trek).
• See a beautiful sunrise view of Mount Everest top.
• Hike back to Gorakshep for breakfast and departure.
• Trek is now down back to Lobuche.
• From here take a different trail south to the village of Pheriche.
• Now with Everest at your back, the views are completely different as you trek backward.
• Check in to the tea house/lodge of Pheriche and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Morning from Pangboche walk gets easier as the altitude gets lower, hike down to a river to cross a bridge. From the bridge a long climb back into green tree lines reaching Tengboche for a short stop. The walk continues downhill to cross another bridge with a short climb up to Sanasa village. Which is close to the junction of the Namche, Khumjung, and Gokyo route, and from here a short up to Khumjung village.

After a rest, a short steep climb for less than an hour reaches a high ridge covered in dense tree lines. Everest View Hotel is, the first deluxe and luxury hotel ever built around the high Khumbu region. Enjoy the luxury comfort at Everest View Hotel overnight facing an excellent view of Mount Everest. 

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast at the Hotel and departure.
• From Pheriche make your way back to the villages of Pangboche and Tengboche.
• The trail is familiar and now easier going since it is mostly downhill.
• Pass back through the Khumjung Valley.
• After a good 5 to 6 hours of trekking reach back at Khumjung/Syangboche.
• Check in to the World's highest Five Star Hotel and have a well-deserved meal and a good night’s rest.

After a pleasant overnight in a tranquil spot at Everest View Hotel, enjoy the morning glory view of the Snow Mountains. Walk leads on the gradual path with a long downhill to Namche Bazaar for a possible lunch stop. Afternoon head down to Dudh-Koshi River and then short up to Sagarmatha National Park. 

Walk through the park entry and exit post, then reach the lovely village of Monjo for an overnight halt.

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast At the hotel and depart for Manjo.
• walk down to Namche bazaar and enjoy a couple of hours.
• From Namche, it is now mostly downhill back into the tree line
  
• 2 hour's walk down to reach Manjo
• Reaching Manjo and checking in to the Hotel.
• Dinner and overnight at Manjo. 

Last day of the adventure, enjoy the morning walk with short downs and ups to Phakding. From Phakding on the same trail with an hour climb to Lukla for a final overnight halt around Khumbu and Everest region. At Lukla for lunch and overnight stop, with time to browse the town of Lukla.

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast at the hotel and departure.
• Make your way back to Saveral Sherpa village following the Dudh Khosi downstream.
• You will follow the trail back to Phakding, Ghat, and Cheplung Then ascend back to Lukla.
• Check in to the local tea house/lodge before enjoying your last Himalayan dinner and overnight.

An early breakfast, with a short walk to Tenzing & Hillary airport terminal in Lukla, as the plane arrives from Kathmandu. Board on the small aircraft for a swift short flight back to Kathmandu, and then transfer to the hotels.

The rest of the day at leisure and for individual activities and shopping souvenirs of Nepal. 

Day Highlights:

• Breakfast and check out.
• Fly from Lukla back to Kathmandu.
• Enjoy once more the scenic flight with the Himalayas
• Check back into your hotel
  
• In the evening our Adventure A One team invites you to a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant
• Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Reserved as contingency day, in case of flight delay or cancelation in Lukla due to unfavorable weather conditions. Might occur sometime, if all goes well as per the itinerary enjoy the full day in Kathmandu relaxing and recalling the memories of wonderful Everest base camp trekking. As will join in for another tour to Patan and Bhaktapur, worth a visit.

On your last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as per your international flight time, our staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to the guide and staff as you enter the airport terminal for a homeward-bound flight, after a memorable adventure on Everest Luxury Trekking.

We are hoping to see you next time in our homeland or Himalayan country Nepal. 

Activity:

• Our Adventure A One team will drive you to the airport on time for your onward departure
• We hope you fully enjoyed our Everest Base Camp trek of 14 days in Nepal and hope to see you again for another A One adventure!