Meet and transport to the hotel when you arrive at the airport. In the afternoon, you can choose for an escorted stroll around Thamel and Kathmandu’s local streets. In the evening, there will be a welcome meal with a traditional Nepalese cultural program.

Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, begin touring in Kathmandu, including the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swyambhunath Stupa. The palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom may be seen in the Kathmandu Durbar Square region. Swayambhu means “the self-existent” and is known as the Monkey Temple by international visitors because to the enormous number of monkeys that live in this region. Swayambunath Stupa is supposed to be almost 2,000 years old and to represent wisdom. The painted eyeballs on all four sides represent Buddha’s all-seeing omnipotence. It is a sacred Buddhist site visited by people from all around the world. In the afternoon, you will have a briefing and discussion about your excursion.

Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the domestic airport early in the morning to board a spectacular mountain flight to Lukla (2840m), which will take around 30 minutes. The flight to Lukla will be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. When we arrive in Lukla, we will begin our 3-hour walk to Phakding, passing via the picturesque Chaurikharka hamlet on the left.

The route continues up to Chheplung (2660m), Thado Koshigaon (2580m), from where you can see Mt. Kusum Khangkaru (6367m), Nuring (2492m), and Phakding. The route to Phakding takes you through the verdant environment of Nepal’s lower Everest area, with breathtaking views of local communities and green farmlands, to the charming hamlet of Phakding. We don’t go much on the first day of our hike and stay at Phakding village.

Overnight at Lodge in Phakding

After breakfast, begin hiking through a lovely pine forest to the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park and Monjo Village through the Dudh Koshi River and the Hillary Suspension Bridge. After passing through Phakding hamlet, don’t miss the first glimpse of Mt. Kongde Ri (6186m) on your right. The route continues with some up and down till we reach Bengkar village on the river’s corner and Monjo village on the river’s left side. Monju hamlet is located on the outskirts of the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal.

We stop at the checkpoint, enter, and present the papers to the authorities before continuing our walk through Jorsalle hamlet (2740m), Large Dovan (2830m), and through one of the highest bridges in the Everest zone over the Dudhkosi River. Then, after roughly an hour of climbing, you’ll arrive at Chautara, Everest’s first viewpoint. After nearly an hour of strenuous ascent, you reach Namche Bazar, the Sherpa people’s capital. Namche Bazar is a commercial post for the Sherpa people. It is also an excellent market for travelers looking to buy traditional locally manufactured crafts.

After breakfast, we take advantage of the chance to visit the Sherpa Culture Museum and Photo Gallery (just above Namche Bazar) to learn about the Sherpa people’s cultural traditions, way of life, and history. This location also has the greatest views of Mt. Everest, Kongde, Kusum Kangru, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse. Then climb 1.5 hours to Everest View Hotel, passing by Syangboche Airport (3700m), which is considered to be the highest airport in the world, however it is now not in operation.

We continue climbing to Mt. Everest View Hotel, which offers spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thaamserku, Kongde, and other peaks. Then we were led into Khumjung village, where we mingled with locals and learned about the culture, traditions, and way of life of the Sherpa people who live in Nepal’s Everest area. You may go to Khumjung High School and connect with the professors and students. Then return to Namche Bazar. Today’s overall activity time will be around 6 hours.

Overnight at Khumjung.

With a leisurely breakfast in the morning, take in the vista of Mt. Everest from the hotel. Then  descend for 1.5 hours/ 3 kilometers to Namche Bazar. Descend the valley along the Dudh Koshi River from Namche Bazar to Monjo (2835), a 6km descent that takes around 3 hours. The descent from Namche to Monjo is steep and takes around 4 hours. The beautiful Monjo town is located on the Dudhkosi River, on the edge of the Khumbu region’s Sagarmatha National Park.

Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge in Monjo

Today is our last day of hiking from Monjo to Lukla, which is 13 kilometers and takes around 4.5 hours following the lower altitude path in the Khumbu area. We go through numerous Sherpa towns, admiring the lush canopy of rhododendron and pine trees. There will also be several monasteries that reflect distinct Buddhist cultures and customs. When we get in Lukla, we will have some downtime at the hotel before flying back to Kathmandu the next day.

Overnight at Everest Summit Lodge in Lukla

Flying from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 40 minutes and puts you at the domestic terminal of the airport. When you arrive in Kathmandu, proceed to your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. Be aware that there is a significant possibility of flight cancellation, so plan accordingly. Making one additional day would be a sensible decision.

Overnight at a 4/5-star hotel in Kathmandu.

Today is the day just in case there might be a high chance of cancellation of flights because of the weather condition. If you are interested you can join the other activities or sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Overnight at a 4/5-star hotel in Kathmandu.

You will be transferred to the airport according to the flight schedule.