Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal. Upon arrival at the airport, clear all the immigration formalities and outside the airport, our team members will be waiting outside with the Placard. You will then be transferred to the hotel.

Remaining day at leisure or stroll around the area. 

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After breakfast, start your full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Swayambhunath. 

Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated on the top hill within the Kathmandu valley. It is also said to be a self-created stupa.

Later we will drive to Patan to visit yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit the museum and explore the culture walking along with the narrow streets, Hindu Temples, Buddhist monasteries. 

Then visit Kathmandu Durbar Square is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit different temples and walk along the AsonBazzar.

Due to the earthquake, Museum in Kathmandu Durbar Square is under construction.  

We will then walk along Thamel Street. We will also have the chance for some last minutes shopping to buy trekking gear if needed. 

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Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Lukla. The flight to Lukla is a lifetime experience in itself. The airfield is on a slope and the difference between the two ends of the runway is about 197ft (60m). Meet with your guide and the rest of the crew. You will need to identify your luggage which is made into loads. Your crew will load these on the animals or get it ready for your team of porters and trek to Phakding. 

NOTE: From Day 3 to Day 13, the accommodation will be on a simple lodge with basic and limited facilities.

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The trail continues north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where the trail officially enters the Sagarmatha National Park. There is an entrance station just beyond the village where trekking permits are checked and National Park fees are collected. Continue along the trail, crossing the BhoteKosi River to begin the steep climb up to NamcheBazaar,the administrative center of the Sagarmatha National Park and the hub of Sherpa society. Remember to look out for glimpses of Mt. Everest from the trail on the way to Everest. 

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Suggested activities include a short walk uphill to the Sagarmatha National Park headquarters, a magnificent spot perched on top of Namche Bazaar with spectacular views of the surrounding snow-capped giants and the valleys way down below. There is also an interesting museum with all kinds of information regarding the history of the Himalayas, its geography, culture, mountaineering history and information on flora and fauna of this region. You can then enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

The trail leads along a winding path with great views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, AmaDablam and a close-up view of Thamserku. You will come to a busy place called Sagnasa, and in this area, there is a much higher chance of seeing the beautifully colored Danphe pheasant (Impeyan Pheasant) the national bird of Nepal, and the elusive musk deer, and sometimes even a herd of Himalayan Thar (mountain goat). As you reach Tengboche, you will be assured by a religious Buddhist gate that the walk for the day is almost over. Tengboche is one of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas, and the first thing that you will see is a big Gompa (monastery), before a large field with campsites and teahouses, lodges beneath the peak of AmaDablam with Everest looming above. 

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The trail descends through a forest of birch, fir, juniper and rhododendron and comes out at a lovely spot at Deboche. From Deboche you will walk past the long prayer mani wall, the path is gradual until you reach a small bridge over the narrow gorge of the Imja-Tse River. The walk continues gradually uphill most of the way, as you come to a large mani wall gate. A little further from here the route diverts two ways; the upper one goes to the upper Pangboche village, where the old Monastery is located, the lower route is the straightforward main trail to Dingboche, Pheriche and beyond. Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals.

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Today is a very important acclimatization day. On this day we explore the ImjaKhola. There are some breathtaking views of the north face of AmaDablam and the LhotseNuptse ridge as we explore this beautiful valley that leads up to Island Peak. The day’s walk is usually short with a good chance to relax in the afternoon and either does some washing etc. or just laze in the sun.

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Our onward journey leads north, and the path heads up for about 40-50mins until you come to a mani-prayer stupa. The trail is gentle looking down to Pheriche village below. Today’s walk offers views of the Mt.Tawache, AmaDablam and to the north-Pokalde (5,741m), Kongma-Tse (5,820m) and the great wall of Nuptse. After a walk of 1 ½ to 2 hours, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla (4595m) before a small wooden bridge over the river of Khumbu glacier. There is another 1 ½ to 2 hours of trekking up to Lobuche, hidden and sheltered from the wind. 

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After an early breakfast, you will prepare for your final destination at the foot of Everest Base Camp. You will trek up the valley following the rocky moraine path. You can see the icy-glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier. After the last rocky moraine dunes, a short downhill walk brings you to Gorakshep on the flat field below Kalapatthar (5545m) and Mt.Pumori (7,145m). Gorakshep is the location of the original Everest Base Camp.

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Early morning hike 2 hrs. to Kalapathar from where you can see the clear view of Everest and its surrounding peaks with the sunrise view. Then we hike back to Gorakshep. After breakfast continues to Dzolgla. From Gorekshep -Lobuche it takes about 2 hours and another 2 hours hike will take you to Dzongla. Dzongla is the only place where you can spend the night before the Chola pass.

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Start off early with breakfast to the Cho-la pass. The walk over the glacier is an enjoyable experience if you can make the trip during the best season otherwise excess snow makes it impossible to cross the pass. As we cross the pass, we trek down to Tagnag. 

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It is a short day trek as you reach Gokyo in about 2-3 hours just in time to have lunch. Then you can spend the rest of the day exploring the Gokyo valley. Explore the glaciers and turquoise lakes of the Gokyo valley while witnessing the spellbinding views of the Himalayan giants like Everest, Cho-Oyu, Lhotse Makalu and others.

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The climb to Gokyo – Ri is quite challenging but what awaits you is an ultimate reward. Once you reach there, witness the astonishing views of the Gokyo valley, the Ngozumpa glacier and a panoramic scene of the Khumbu Himalayan giants. After spending some time, make your way down to Dole for the overnight stay.

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Today you trek to Namche Bazaar crossings the Khumjung village while walking on the base of Mount Amadablam. Remaining day enjoy the services available connecting to the world, visiting bakeries and bars.

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Today we trek along the Dudh Kosi River through Jorsale and Chourikharka. The trail has ups and downs and is flat as we ascend to Lukla. 

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Fly back to Kathmandu and drive to the hotel. Your day will be at leisure. 

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Breakfast at the hotel.

Depending on the flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your final departure. 

NOTE: 

The reporting time at the airport is 3 hrs. prior to the departure.

Most of the hotel’s check-in time is after 2 PM and check-out time is before 12 noon.