Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city.

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Alpine Hotel & Apartment

After breakfast we depart the hotel for a full-day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the “city of glory.” We visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicenter of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance with old glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap and Kumari Ghar; home to the Living Goddess. Afterwards we visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, said to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, which is majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. We proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the courtyard of the temple, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River. Later we visit Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for righteous behavior of mankind and for human prosperity. Welcome dinner in the evening.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Alpine Hotel & Apartment

Early morning flight from Kathmandu International Airport to Lukla Airport and trek to Phakding. Descending above farmlands we pass through Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat and Sano and Thulo Gumela and shrines and monasteries of Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa with breathtaking views of sacred mountain Kumbila and sister summits Kusum Kanguru peaks.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

Heading for the Namche Bazar, we cross through the hamlet of Zamphute and Tok Tok to see dazzling Thamserku glistening in the sun that stays all the way with us in most of our trek. Passing through the scenic Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa and Monjo, we reach Utche Choling Gompa on a bluff abutting the Dudhkoshi river and further we make our way between the bluff to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO declared world heritage site. Completing halfway to Namche Bazar, we head for the second half of the march that would likely to take more time due to steep climb at the end. Crossing through the last village of Jorsale, a steep stepped path leads us to an amazing high bridge over the Dudhkoshi River gorge and just before this bridge, the Dudhkoshi is met by its tributary, the BhoteKoshi. Beginning the final steps uphill slowly we reach heights of Namche from where we can have first look at Mt. Everest, peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge and finally after about 1.5km/0.9mile) we reach Namche Bazar.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

We have an acclimatization day at Namche Bazar. To help our body better adapt to the high altitude, we can take short walks or climb few hundred feet during the day to have a look in the villages, houses, terraced fields and snowy mountains of Kwangde, Khumbu peak, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru and the village’s big weekly event, the Saturday market to have fun mingling with the crowds and watching men and women in traditional attire.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

Today, the trail climbs steeply out of valley through rhododendron forest, juniper and large conifers start to appear as the elevation increases making trekking beautiful in spring. The trail passes through Yak Kharka and summer settlements. The views of Khumbi La and Tawache are magnificent throughout the day.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kangtega and up towards Cho Oyu and descend to a river and again climbs steep to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa glacier. We reach at Machherma by early noon.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

Today the trek takes us at one of our final destination, Gokyo. We will make this camp our base for 2 nights as we will have couple of hiking and sightseeing trips around Gokyo.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

We spend this day in Gokyo strolling around the lake and hike north to other sacred lakes and return back to Gokyo for night stay.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

Gokyo Ri is the highlight of the Gokyo valley Trek and is an epic vantage point for the mountain views. We start the climb early in the morning. The path to the peak crosses the stream at the north end of the village and climbs for two hours to a cat’s cradle of prayer flags at the top of the hill. From the summit, there are panoramic views of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Taboche, with the Ngozumpa Glacier cutting across in front like a massive tear in the landscape. We walk down to Gokyo for the night stay.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

Following the same trail down, we make a descent to Dole.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

Descend to Namche Bazaar via typical Sherpa village of Khumjung. Leaving the mountains behind our descent continues back to the town of Namche Bazaar.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

Finally we return to Lukla following the Dudhkoshi River, where the trek ends.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Basic Guest House

From Lukla Airport we fly back to Kathmandu. This is a leisure day which can be utilized buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. In the evening you will be invited to join FAREWELL reviewing great photos and share experiences of the trip.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Standard Accommodation: Alpine Hotel & Apartment

If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at National parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc.

Meals: Breakfast