Itinerary
Perched on a hillside, Lukla Airpot is as thrilling as it is picturesque
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Drive from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport 3.5 to 4.5 hrs An early morning drive from Kathmandu on winding roads takes us to Manthali, a tiny little town in Ramechhap district. Manthali Airport has been the gateway to Lukla since 2019. We start around 2 or 3 am in the morning following the Sunkoshi and Tamakoshi rivers, and reach Manthali right on time to catch the 6:30 or 7 am flight to Lukla. Note: All the flights to Lukla operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap during the months of March, April, May, October, November and December. |
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Fly from Manthali to Lukla 20 mins A short, scenic and exhilarating mountain flight takes us from Manthali to Lukla, the gateway of Everest Region. |
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Trek from Lukla to Monjo 5 to 6 hrs We meet the rest of our crew, arrange our baggages, have breakfast, and embark on a journey to Monjo, passing exciting suspension bridges and tiny village settlements following the Koshi river. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Private Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
The ampitheatre of Namche Bazaar, often called the gateway to Everest
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Trek from Monjo to Namche 3.5 to 4 hrs We walk northward along the banks of Koshi and reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, from where the gruelling uphill awaits before we reach the amphitheater town of Namche, nestled perfectly atop a hill. |
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Explore Namche Spend the rest of the day exploring monasteries, mountain museums, tiny cafes and coffee bars. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Private Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ama Dablam and an old Buddhist structure
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Trek from Namche to Khumjung (Acclimatization) 3 to 4 hrs We take it slow and easy to the peaceful and serene settlement of Khumjung today. We stop by Hotel Everest View for a stunning view of the Everest mountain chain on the way. |
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Explore Khumjung and Khunde The green-roofed valley of Khumjung and Khunde offers several options to explore, including a monastery housing a (supposed) yeti scalp and a school established by Edmund Hillary. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Private Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
At Upper Pangboche
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Trek from Khumjung to Pangboche 5 to 6 hrs The walk on the first bit is a combination of minor uphills, downhills and flats with views of the picturesque Ama Dablam mountain staying with us, followed by an arduous uphill to Tengboche. After exploring the biggest monastery of the region, we trudge on and stop at Pangboche village, with equally impressive sights. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Common Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
A monument in Dingboche
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Trek from Pangboche to Dingboche 3 to 4 hrs We're greeted by the charismatic Ama Dablam in the morning. The trek to Dingboche today is only a few hours, but you will feel the altitude and notice a complete change in vegetation and landscape as we leave the tree line behind and walk the arid lands of Khumbu. |
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Explore Dingboche We settle in a mountain lodge, our home for the following day. You can either choose to rest or take short hikes to nearby hills. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Common Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
Acclimatization walk up to Nagarsang
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Acclimatization hike to Nangkartsang and rest in Dingboche In the morning, we take an acclimatization hike to the Nangkartsang peak or a hilltop before it. We are rewarded with the alluring face of Ama Dablam and severeal other mountains from this gorgeous vantage point. We slowly head down for lunch, and have the rest of the day for leisure. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Common Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
Khumbu glacier
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Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche 4 to 5 hrs After a gradual uphill, we walk the wide barren flats until the white-washed rocky terrains show up. Lobuche memorial sits right where our short but tough uphill ends. We take a break here to admire the grandeur of the Himalayas and pay respect to all who lost their lives in the mountains. In no time, you’ll find yourself walking on lateral moraines of Khumbu glacier before you reach Lobuche. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Common Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
Camps set up by mountaineers in Everest Base Camp next to Khumbu glacier
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Trek from Lobuche to Gorakhshep 2 to 3 hrs We set off to Gorakhshep (the last settlement) on rocky trails shared by yak caravans ferrying goods. Khumbu glacier stays right next to you with tiny turquoise water bodies. |
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Hike to Everest Base Camp, and back to Gorakhshep 3 to 4 hrs We leave our bags in the hotel (our home for the night), have a quick lunch, and set about to the grand prize - Everest Base Camp. Setting foot on the icy terrain surrounded by mountains on all sides is an ineffable feeling. Relish the moment by taking pictures with the massifs of Khumbu mountains on the backdrop before heading back. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Common Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
Waiting for the sun after a chilly morning climb to Kalapatthar
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Morning hike to Kalapatthar view point 3 to 4 hrs A pre-dawn start to Kalapatthar as we set off on a grueling ascent to catch the first rays of golden light over Everest. Everest stands tall and enchanting with the other giants in the frame - Lhotse and Nuptse adjoining to the right and left from the viewpoint of Kalapatthar. Pumori perfects the frame with its imposing massif. |
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Hike back to Gorakhshep, and onto Pheriche 4 to 5 hrs There's a long day ahead of us. After descending and having breakfast in Gorakhshep, we make our way to Pheriche through the rocky terrains of Lobuche and Thukla. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Common Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
Lhotse and Ama Dablam frame a small monument
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Trek from Pheriche to Namche 6 to 7 hrs We start early today to make it to Namche Bazaar before dark. The trails keep rolling up and down through valleys and villages you crossed on your way up. We stop in Tengboche for lunch and in Kyanjuma for a quick tea break. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Private Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hilary Bridge, just above Jorsalle, at the valley bottom
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Trek from Namche to Lukla 6 to 7 hrs The final trekking day is also a long one. We leave Namche and take the same route back to Lukla. The team will gather to share laughs and maybe raise a glass or two before flying out of Lukla the next morning. We thank porters and assistant guide, and bid them farewell. |
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge / Private Toilets
Meals Included: Breakfast
Domestic flights are short but have quite a view
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Fly from Lukla to Manthali airport 20 mins An early breakfast and we fly out of Khumbu with glimpses of the mountains we saw from the trails. |
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Drive from Manthali to Kathmandu 5 to 6 hrs With memories to cherish a lifetime, we hop on our car and drive back to Kathmandu on the same roads we took the first day. |
Meals Included: Breakfast
Shorten this trek by taking a helicopter flight back to Kathmandu either from Gorakshep (on Day 9) or Namche Bazaar (on Day 11). A helicopter accommodates up to 5 people. If you have a group to split the cost with, incorporating a heli ride on the way back can be a rewarding option if you are short on time or wish to avoid the hassle of driving back from Manthali, Ramechhap.
Inquire for helicopter prices and customization options. We also help you find a group to share the cost with.
Disclaimer:
This itinerary is subject to change depending on weather, local politics, trail/road conditions and other unforeseen factors out of our control. The guide will suggest best possible alternative should such a situation present itself. In this case, the finish date will remain the same, and will change only if absolutely necessary.
Logistics
Accommodation
Accommodation is on twin-sharing basis, which means there will be two people to a room. If you are travelling solo, we can assign a room partner (with someone of the same gender if you so prefer) or if you are travelling with someone you know, you can share the room with them. For families with kids, room allocation depends on your preference and room availability. A separate single room can be arranged for an additional charge – please find details in Prices section above.
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What are mountain lodges?
Mountain lodges are the basic accommodation set up by locals to cater to trekkers in the trails. The common features across all lodges are standard rooms, a spacious and heated dining hall, and a restaurant with an extensive menu. Services like battery charging, Wifi and hot showers (solar/gas heated) are available for an extra fee. Moreover, it is mandatory to have meals in the facility you’re staying at. Read More » |
Meals
Lunch and dinner are left out from price includes to give you full flexibility on meals, depending on your appetite and preference. Our hotels have a wide selection of food and drink options.
For vegetarians and vegans, or if you have any other dietary requirements, please let us at the time of booking so we can make arrangements.
You can carry some quick snacks and energy bars to munch on during the trek.
Transportation
The baggage limit is 15kgs (33lbs) per passenger, a policy set by the airlines for Lukla flights. Excess weight is allowed at an additional expense. However, we recommend sticking to the weight limit as the porters would need to carry it throughout the trek.
Crew
One lead guide and assistant guides (depending on the number of trekkers) will accompany you on the trek. All our team members are highly experienced in the mountains, with adequate trail knowledge and first aid training. Feel free to reach out to anyone for any kind of queries or emergencies as we leave no stone unturned to give you a great mountain experience.
-along-Manaslu-Circuit--manaslu-circuit-trek-Adventures-in-Himalayas-Nepal-vonKathmandu.jpg "Night skies over Bhimthang, the first settlement after crossing Larke Pass (5,106m) along Manaslu Circuit")
