Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Duration: Airport transfer 30–45 mins

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your luxury hotel in Kathmandu. The day is free for rest and recovery.
In the evening: trek briefing, equipment check, and welcome dinner.

From: Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Flight To: Lukla (2,840 m)
To: Phakding (2,610 m)
Duration: 35 min flight + 3–4 hrs trek

Scenic mountain flight to Lukla, gateway to the Everest region. Trek through Sherpa villages along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing suspension bridges and prayer wheels before reaching Phakding.

From: Phakding (2,610 m)
To: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Duration: 6–7 hrs trek

Trail follows the Dudh Koshi Valley, crossing multiple suspension bridges including the Hillary Suspension Bridge. Enter Sagarmatha National Park before a steady ascent to Namche Bazaar.

Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
Hike To: Everest View Hotel (3,880 m) or nearby viewpoints
Duration: 3–4 hrs acclimatization hike

Explore Namche, visit monasteries and museums, or hike for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Overnight at luxury lodge.

From: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)
To: Tengboche (3,860 m)
Duration: 5–6 hrs trek

Panoramic trail with views of Everest, Nuptse, and Ama Dablam. Visit Tengboche Monastery, the spiritual center of the Khumbu region.

From: Tengboche (3,860 m)
To: Pangboche (3,985 m)
Duration: 3–4 hrs trek

Short scenic walk through alpine terrain to one of the oldest Sherpa villages in the region, with close-up views of Ama Dablam.

From: Pangboche (3,985 m)
To: Lobuche (4,910 m)
Duration: 5–6 hrs trek

Trek through rugged landscapes and Everest memorial sites as altitude increases. Dramatic Himalayan scenery unfolds en route to Lobuche.

From: Lobuche (4,910 m)
To: Everest Base Camp (5,364 m)
Overnight: Gorakshep (5,164 m)
Duration: 7–8 hrs trek

Trek to Gorakshep, continue to Everest Base Camp. Celebrate at the foot of the world’s highest mountain before returning to Gorakshep.

From: Gorakshep (5,164 m)
Viewpoint: Kala Patthar (5,545 m)
Return To: Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Duration: 2–3 hrs hike + 1 hr helicopter flight

Early morning climb to Kala Patthar for sunrise over Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori.
Helicopter return to Kathmandu with aerial Himalayan views.

Departure from Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Duration: 30–45 mins airport transfer

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey, concluding your Luxury Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return.