Day 1 - To Phakding
Early this morning take a stunning flight to to Lukla (2,820m/45mins). On arrival start trekking north towards Phakding along meandering trails which are lined with stoned walls.
Overnight: Tea House Altitude 2,610m/4hrs walking
Day 2 - To Namche Bazaar
Following the torrent of the Dudh Koshi, the trail climbs north through forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs, to the village of Jorsalle. Ascend to Namche Bazaar, the largest village often called the "Sherpa Capital" of Khumbu.
Overnight: Tea House Altitude 3,440m/ 6hrs walking
Day 3 - In Namche Bazaar Today is for acclimatization to the high altitude; explore the local markets, mingle with local people, walk up to the Everest view point and take it easy.
Overnight: Tea House
Day 4 - To Tengboche Visit the temples and Orchha Fort complex today. This evening take the overnight train to Varanasi.
Overnight: Tea House Altitude 3,860m/5hrs walking
Day 5 - To Dingboche Trek past the Gompa, which holds the famous Yeti scalp at Pangboche to the summer yak pastures. Much of the walking in this area is of comparatively gentle gradient and you maintain a leisurely pace due to the high altitude. Overnight sleeping facilities will now reflect the harshness of your surroundings.
Overnight: Tea House Altitude 4,360m/5hrs walking
Day 6 - In Dingboche
A second acclimatization day, with optional hikes to Nagajun Hill (walking 5,050m) or Chukung village, with fine views of Ama Dablam, Makalu and other peaks, interspersed with lakes and glaciers.
Overnight: Tea House
Day 7 - To Lobuche (O/nt.)
Ascend today at a sensible pace, traversing ice covered torrents, to Lobuche where stone houses sit amongst a frozen wilderness of stunning beauty and you will feel a thrilling sense of closeness to your ultimate goal.
Overnight: Tea House Altitude 4,930m/5hrs walking
Day 8 - To Everest Base Camp (5,367m) & returning to Gorakshep
The goal that is Base Camp is a demanding day. You safely navigate the Khumbu Glacier leaving only the awesome, humbling South Face over Everest beyond.
Overnight: Tea House Altitude 5,160m/9hrs walking
Day 9 - To Kala Patthar (5,545m) & Pheriche The best vantage point for viewing Everest and the surrounding peaks at sunrise, the views are breathtaking. Then descend to the flat and sandy expanse of Gorakshep, and on down to Pheriche.
Overnight: Tea House Altitude 4,240m/6hrs walking
Day 10 - To Tengboche
The trail descends gently now, crossing the Dudh Koshi torrent that higher up had been the glacier of Khumbu; then leaving behind alpine meadows, the trail descends to Tengboche for the night.
Overnight: Tea House Altitude 3,860m/4hrs walking
Day 11 - To Monjo
Trek via Namche Bazaar to the less harsh climes of Monjo.
Overnight: Tea House Altitude 2,700m/6hrs walking
Day 12 - To Lukla
The trail followed is almost easy, up and down through scrub forests and a final steep ascent leading to a Tamang village and so to Lukla where you have time to relax.
Overnight: Tea House Altitude 2,820m/4-5hrs walking
Day 13 - Day in hand for bad weather contingency, additional acclimatization etc.
This is a day in hand for your group leader’s discretionary adjustment to the program – factoring in bad weather and/or group coping with altitude, muscular issues etc.
Overnight: Tea House
Day 14 - To Kathmandu
Short, spectacular flight back to Kathmandu where you journey comes to an end.