We would be picked up at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu by a Mission Nepal agent, who would then take us to our lodging. After we check in, we might go to the Mission Nepal office or just relax. A welcome dinner featuring authentic Nepalese cuisine and a quick cultural presentation will take place at a typical Nepalese restaurant in the evening.

We will embark on a guided tour of some of Kathmandu’s most well-known historical and spiritual sites this morning following breakfast, many of which are also UNESCO World Heritage sites. We saw the famous “Monkey Temple,” the Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath, the historic Durbar Square in Kathmandu, the Buddhist shrine of Bouddhanath, which is one of the biggest stupas in the world, and the popular Swayambhunath. At midday, at the Mission Nepal office, we meet the other participants, go over our itinerary, and have a gear check with our hiking guide.

You’ll take a plane today to Lukla, where your Everest adventure will begin. At the domestic airport, you will be dropped off in preparation for your early flight to Lukla. We get breathtaking views of the mountain peaks during the short trip. You will go to Phakding, a charming settlement on the fringes of the Dudh Koshi River Valley in Khumbu, from Lukla. You can get a breathtaking view of the Kusum Kanguru Peak and other dreadful mountains along the way.

The trail heads north up the Benkar valley, passing through beautiful pine forests. After traversing Chumoa and the Dudh Koshi River, we arrive at Monjo, the gateway of Everest National Park. We stroll along the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers later, having passed through Jorsale village and a suspension bridge. The primary centre of Sherpa culture, Namche Bazaar, is reached after a strenuous climb. We see views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse before reaching Namche Bazaar, weather permitting.

Today is the day to become acclimated. The hub of Khumbu’s commerce is Namche Bazaar. Fantastic views of Everest and a number of neighboring Himalayan peaks, including Thamserku, Kongdi RI, and Ama Dablam, are possible from Namche. Here are the Everest Photo Gallery and the Sherpa Culture Museum. You can also ascend to the top of the hamlet, which is the Syangboche Airstrip. From Syangboche, you may get great views of Namche below and, in the distance, the Himalayan hills around the town. Likewise, you can go to the Everest glimpse Hotel, where every window offers a glimpse of the peaks of Everest.

The ascent to Phunki is not too difficult. Following that, we will start our ascent towards Tengboche village, which is the location of the well-known Tengboche Monastery, the biggest monastery in the Everest region. Situated within the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies this monastery. Beautiful views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku, may be had from the monastery. At the monastery, we will be able to see a Buddhist religious ritual if we get to Tengboche by 3:00 pm. Tengboche is where we’ll be staying the night.

We will travel through verdant forests with birch, fir, and rhododendron trees as we continue on the path. We will be able to see Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Mount Everest along the journey. We will travel downwards to Debuche, cross the Imja River there, and then on to Pangboche. We will climb to the summit of the Pangboche hike to take in the breathtaking Himalayan vistas and the Pangboche Monastery. We will now head up to Dingboche after passing through the Imja Valley and across the Lobuche River. Gorgeous fields of barley, potato, and buckwheat encircle this charming village, and we’ll see grazing animals all throughout the area.

It is imperative for our health and well-being that we take a day off to rest and acclimate to the high altitude in Dingboche. But rather than do nothing, we are going to ascend a ridge that lies behind the hamlet. Six of the world’s highest peaks, including Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu, are visible from this vantage point. We will also be able to see the Taboche and Cholatse peaks. Gazing northwest, we see several Himalayan peaks, the most notable being Lhotse, Lobuche West, and Lobuche East, rising above the Khumbu Khola Valley. A different mountaintop viewpoint provides stunning views over the lovely Imja Khola Valley and the quaint village of Dingboche.

The little distance between Dingboche and Duglha will be a welcome diversion from going in a straight line as we cross a broad pass. The magnificent Himalayas will be on all sides of us when we start our stroll today. We begin to narrow the valley as we approach Dusa. As we continue on our trip, we will pass by the location of the 1953 Everest Expedition’s first successful camp and get a glimpse of Mt. Pumori. But as our trail dips and curves, Mt. Pumori will have to part ways with us. After fording a brook, we’ll climb to the small settlement of Duglha, where a vast banner of prayer flags is draped over the valley. Once in Duglha, we can walk for 45 minutes to an hour to the Memorial Shrine.

The trail winds across slopes scattered with boulders as we ascend to the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. After that, we’ll ascend Chupki Lhara, a ridge with breathtaking Himalayan vistas. Prayer flags and stones are placed at the top of the ridge as memorials to climbers who lost their lives on Mount Everest. Khumbutse, Lingtren, Pumori, and Mahalangur Himal are just a few of the stunning peaks visible as we make our way down into the Khumbu Glacier moraine. Mt. Nuptse will be visible to us as we travel across the Khumbu Glacier.

Enjoying views of Pumori, Mahalangur, Lingtern, Khumbutse, Nuptse, and the north ridge of Everest, we proceed over the Khumbu Glacier’s lateral moraine. We travel a short distance to reach Thangma Riju, where we are rewarded with breath-taking all-encompassing Himalayan vistas. Next, we follow a challenging path to reach the Changri Glacier’s summit. The Himalayas encircle us completely when we arrive at Gorak Shep. We take a short break before moving on to Everest Base Camp, traveling through streams, moraines, and stony dunes en route to the highest peak in the world, Everest. Proceeding from this, Before spending the night back in Gorak Shep, we take in the magnificent views of the Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pumori mountains.

Alternatively, as many people think that Kala Patthar’s sunset vista is even more stunning than its sunrise perspective, we can decide to visit the site today rather than the next day.

We bundle up in the predawn darkness and bitter cold (-10 to -14 C) in preparation for an early morning departure. Besides, chilly breezes are usual. Looking east, Everest starts to reveal itself, with recognizable peaks like Changtse, Khumbutse, and Lingtren standing out. Still, we are not rewarded with 360-degree close-up views of Mount Everest until we reach Kala Patthar. We snap photos, savor the magnificent alpine landscape, and then head back to Lobuche for a restful evening. At Lobuche, spend the night.

Since the journey to Everest Base Camp is lengthier than the hike to Kala Patthar, visitors to Everest Base Camp today will begin their visit with an early breakfast. Following their return to Gorak Shep, the two groups will have lunch together before making their way to Pheriche for a comfortable evening.

With juniper and rhododendron trees all around us, we stroll down the hillside. Our trail quickly descends through pine forests after crossing the Dudh Koshi River bridge, which is adorned with prayer flags. Beautiful pheasants and mountain goats may be encountered in the forest. After a while, the route comes to Sansa, from where we have views of the Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Nuptse mountains. Before getting to Namche Bazaar, we also drive via meandering trails and through a forest.

Walking downward to begin our adventure, we cross multiple bridges over the swiftly flowing Dudh Koshi River and its tributaries. The land gradually evens out and returns to its natural state. We love strolling through pine and rhododendron forests and over wide plains, often with distant views of snow-capped peaks. The prayer stones and flags that are a part of the Sherpa culture are signs of their great belief in Buddhism, which we observe as we pass through their communities. When we finally arrive in Lukla, we use the time to relax and think back on the amazing adventures we’ve had over the last two weeks. We’ve completed our arduous journey via the high passes and mountains.

To ensure safety, flights from Lukla to Kathmandu are often scheduled for early morning. We will be on our own for the entire day after we get in the capital city. We can go shopping for stuff to bring home or just unwind in our hotel room. We will celebrate our successful summit ascent of the mountain with a farewell dinner in the evening.