DAY 01:
Arrive in Kathmandu
On arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our company representative will be receiving you, displaying Blue Mountain Travels placard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Our guide will brief you about the trip if you happen to arrive after 4 pm. This will be the pre trip meeting, so to know about trip please do ask all the questions and clear your doubts. And if you arrive earlier than 4 pm, on that very day, there will be your pre trip meeting at our office. In the meeting we will introduce your trek leader or guide. Please make sure you bring your three copies of passport size photos, passport and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. Also please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip from and the non liability disclaimer.
No meals included. Overnight at a hotel.
DAY 02:
Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley
After a breakfast, sightseeing trip will start. You will have our private vehicle and a professional tour guide. Today we will visit some heritages site mentioned below:
Lord Pashupatinath Temple:
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva Shankar in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Here you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only but you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the bagmati river.
Swayambhu Stupa – A Monkey Temple:
Swayambhunath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels. With four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
Visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, once was the royal residential quarter of King Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied pagoda temple of Nyatapola , Dattatreya temple, Bhairavnath temple, Batsala temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.
The rest of your time in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area for trekking essentials.
Breakfast included. Overnight at a hotel.
DAY 03:
Fly to Lukla/2,804 m and Trek to Phakding/2610 m. Overnight at a Guesthouse
Today an early morning we go to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, and takes scenic flight to Tenzing & Hillary Airport at Lukla. The flight during is of 35 minutes. On arrival at the Lukla Airport, the guide will brief you about the trek and introduce porters before beginning of trek towards Phakding.
We have plenty time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew carry our trekking equipment. We begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Koshi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaurikharka. After passing through the small village of Ghat, short walk to Phakding. The walking is easy.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 04:
Trek to Namche Bazaar/3,441 m. Overnight at a Guesthouse
Today, we treks along the banks of the Dudh Koshi, crossing the river many time on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. Once entering the Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with brathtaking views. Namche is the biggest town along the Everest trail and has quality restaurants, shopes, money exchange services, internet cafes & bakeries, lodges & hotels.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 05:
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Day. Overnight at a Guesthouse
Today we will spend a day in Namche Bazaar in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning air. We will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. We will also hike up to Syangboche Airport and the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed hotels in the world. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas including Mt Everest.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 06:
Trek to Tengboche/3,860 m – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi with magnificent views of the mountains. We’ll have trekked to an altitude of 3,860m upon reaching Tengboche. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the morning or in the evening dependent on the day’s trek.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 07:
5 hrs. Trek to Dingboche/4,350 m. Overnight at a Guesthouse
From Tengboche, the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time, so we avoid getting affected by the altitude.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 08:
Acclimatization, 4 hrs. Hike to Nangkartshang Peak/5,083 m. Overnight at a Guesthouse
Today is planned as acclimatization day. We don’t go towards Everest Base Camp. Instead we will take a hike to Nangkartshang Peak just above Dingboche. The peak is an excellent view point especially of the gorgeous Ama Dablam. If weather is clear, we will get to see Ama Dablam in its entirety. You can spend the afternoon strolling around the village or resting.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 09:
5 hrs. Trek to Lobuche/4,910 m. Overnight at a Guesthouse
Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits. We continue to climb as we are heading to the village of Lobuche which is located at the foot of giant Lobuche peak.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 10:
Trek to the Everest Base Camp/5,365, then back to Gorak Shep/5,180 m – 8 hrs. Overnight at a Guesthouse
Today is a big and difficult day walk along the Khumbu Glacier and up to Everest Base Camp at 5,365 m, the closest you can get to Mt. Everest without mountaineering equipment. During spring, there will likely be expedition teams about to attempt the summit. The view of the Khumbu Icefall from Base Camp is spectacular. We return back to Gorak Shep for the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 11:
Morning hike up to Kala Patthar/5,555 m, then Descend to Pheriche/4,200 m – 7 hrs. Overnight at a Guesthouse
Today will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. Most of the morning is spent climbing Kala Patthar, a small peak at 5,555 m. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama – Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8,848 m, towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the giants such as , Lhotse, Nuptse, Chagatse, Pumori and countless others. We make a quick descent to Gorak Shep and have a hot breakfast, then trek down to Pheriche.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 12:
Trek to Namche Bazaar/3,441 m – 7 hrs. Overnight at a Guesthouse
Leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us through Pangboche and Tengboche before continuing to the town of Namche Bazaar. We reach back to Namche in the afternoon.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 13:
Trek to Lukla/2,804 m – 6 hrs. Overnight at a Guesthouse
Today is our last day of trekking as we return to Lukla where the trek began. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, enjoy and relax a hot shower. In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trek mates. We enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at a guesthouse.
DAY 14:
Morning Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Overnight at a Hotel
Enjoying the last glimpse of the mountains we have recently visited, the 35 minutes scenic flight takes us back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, we are met and transferred back to our hotel.
If you are still interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Kathmandu shopping tour, white river rafting adventure, Chitwan jungle safari, mountain biking and many other activities.
Breakfast included. Overnight at a hotel.
DAY 15:
Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu. Overnight at a Hotel
It may be spared day in case of bad weather in Lukla.
In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
Breakfast and farewell dinner included. Overnight at a hotel.
DAY 16:
Transfer to the International Airport for your onward journey
The trip concludes, our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
Breakfast included.