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With eight of the world ten highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountains vistas. Everest trek in justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain (8848m) but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages great variety of cultures and traditions, colourful festivals and monasteries. The flora and fauna are other ornaments of the Sagarmatha National Park. The story of the yeti is still a mystery to the world from the Kahumbu region.

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu; you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening, a welcome delicious traditional Nepali dinner await for you. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then process to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding
Breakfast served in the early morning and drive to Kathmandu Airport for your domestic flight to Lukla. It's takes approximately 40 minutes. Upon arrival in Lukla, you'll be met with our local guides and porters. There'll be time to explore the village whilst the Sherpa crew sort and load equipment. Lukla lies at an altitude of 2850m and was laid out by Sir Edmund Hilary in 1964, he wanted to show the Sherpas, his true friends and companions, gratitude and respect. With the building of the airfield, the old Lukla times were over ("luk la" = place of sheep). From Lukla we descend on a wide trail northwest to the village of Choblung in the Dudh Kosi Valley. The valley radiates energy through beautiful pine and rhododendron forest. The walking is easy and we follow the river's course, passing through the village of Ghat. Our destination is the small village of Phakding where accommodation is provided in the form of Tea House Lodges.

Day 04: Phakding - Namche Bazzar
After the breakfast, we start our journey to Namche Bazaar, from Phakding we head up valley on a busy trail: Continue along beside the Dudh Kosi amongst beautiful alpine scenery, through the fragrant blue pine and fir forest, glimpsing spectacular views of Kusum Kangru (6369m) and Thanserku (6608m) along the way. Lunch will be served lunch in Monjo. Leaving Monjo, we again cross the Dudh Kosi, to the western bank at Jorsale prior to trekking through the entrance to the Sagamartha National Park. Continuing upstream along the banks to the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi, it is here we begin our first sustained acsent to Namche Bazar after crossing the large suspension bridge. Walking at a slow pace, we have fantastic photographic opportunities as the peaks of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8511m), Nuptse (7879m), Ama Dablam (6856m) and Taweche (6542m) come into view for the first time. Climbing again, the path takes us through pine trees to reach the distinctive horse-shoe shaped bowl containing the village of Namche Bazar. Stay in the heart of the village, with the afternoon free to bargain in the shops for "Tibetan" artifacts, relax over a cup of tea and talk with our Sherpa guides and simply marvel at the beautiful scenery.

Day 05: Acclimatise day in Namche Bazaae
Today is a full day at rest to acclimatize. As the name suggest, Namche is famous for its local market or bazaar. Each week, Sherpas from the surrounding villages come to buy food and to socialise. Any food not grown locally, such as rice, corn and some vegetables is brought in from the lowland village, which can be up to a 6-10 day walk from Namche Bazar. Rising early, those who climb to the ridge above Namche will be rewarded with the stunning dawn and sunrise over the panorama of the Khumbu peaks. Spend the morning exploring this colourful and lovely spectacle. Perhaps walk along the Thami Valley in the afternoon or visit the National Park Headquarters to see the interesting displays of Sherpa lifestyle and culture, mountaineering in the park, flora and fauna.

Day06: Namche Bazaae - Khumjung
Breakfast served in your Teahouse / Camping. From Namche, we trek out of the village bowl and follow a small trail high above the Dudh Kosi River, where the views are incredible; behind to the west, the ridge of Nupla and Kwangde Himal (6194m); across the valley to the south, the towering ice-fluted walls of Thamserku (6623m), and to the east at the head of the valley, the Lhotse and Nuptse wall, towering a full three and a half thousand metres above the valley at Dingboche. Everest looms above the ridge, a black, triangular rock, Sagarmatha. On a small ridge across the valley, the monastery of Thyangboche can be seen, a small speck against the gigantic mountain background. Ascending towards Khumjung, visit the Everest View Hotel en-route, where coffee or hot chocolate and views of Everest are the order of the day! We descend to Khumjung, and after staying in the more westernised town of Namche Bazar, these villages make a welcome change. Here tourism has hardly changed the life of the Sherpas. The afternoon has been left free to assist with further acclimatization.

Day 07: Khumjung - Phortse Thanghka
After breakfast, we descend to the west of the village down the broad valley leading to the Dudh Kosi River. The Gokyo route is turn north, climbing above the more frequented route to Tengboche and Everest Base Camp. Here's choice of routes in the beginning: the yak trails which climbs gently or the steep staircase-like trail made of rocks embedded in a narrow cleft in a large bounder, the two trails soon join and continue towards a large Chorten on the top of the ridge at 3973 metres. This ridge descends from Khumbila 5716m), abode the patron god of the Khumbu. From the ridge, the trail descends in a series of steep switchbacks down a sandy slope to the Dudh Koshi and we'll be spending overnight in Phortse Thanghka.

Day 08: Phortse Thanghka - Dole
Breakfast approx 7:00 am in the morning. After breakfast we start our journey to Dole. The trails climbs steeply out of the valley through rhododendron forests which give way to fragrant stands of juniper and large conifers as the elevation increases. This trek is especially beautiful in spring when the rhododendrons are blooming. The trail passes many kharkas, summer settlements used when Sherpas bring herds of yaks to graze in these high pastures. The route passes through the settlement s of Tongba (3950m) and Gyele (3960m) to Dole where there're few Hotels. The views of Khumbila and Twachee (6542m) are tremendous throughout the day, and it is possible to climb a ridge behind Dole for an even broader view up and down the valley. Stay overnight in Dole.

Day 09 : Dole - Machhermo
From Dole the trail climbs to Lambara at 4220m and Luza at 4360m. The tails is steep in most places as it climbs through scrub junipers. There're kharkas whenever there is a flat spot and the slightest hint of water. People from Khumjung own all the kharkas on this side of valley. The trails continue to climb along the side of the valley, high above the river, crossing sandy spurs to Machhermo at 4410 meters. It was in Machhermo in 1974 that YETI killed three yaks and attached a Sherpa woman. This is the most credit yeti incident ever reported, so be watchful as you visit this reason. Stay overnight in Machermo.

Day 10: Machhermo - Gokyo
The trail climbs a ridge for an excellent view both down the valley to Kantega and up towards Cho Oyu (8153m). Beyond the ridge the valley widens as the trail passes through Pangka at 4390m then descends to the river bank before beginning of climb on to the terminal moraine of the Ngozumpa Glacier. It's a steep climb up the moraine, switch backing alongside the stream to the first small lake at 4650m, where a family of green brainy ducks resides. The trail now becomes almost level at 4690m and finally Gokyo at 4750m. Stay overnight in Gokyo.

Day 11: Gokyo
After breakfast, trek around Gokyo Ri, the views in the Gokyo region are tremendous. For the best view, climb to Gokyo Ri, the small peak above the lake. This peaks of 5318m, it's a 2 hours climb to the top of the peak, providing a panoramic view of Cho Oyu, Gyachung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cholatse and Twachee. Those with more time and energy can make a trip up the valley to another lake marked with the name Ngozumpa on the maps or even beyond to a fifth lake. There're several small peaks in this region that offer vantage points for the surrounding peaks. Stay overnight in Gokyo.

Day 12: Gokyo - Dole
Breakfast served in the morning and followed by a similar trail back to Dole. Stay overnight in Dole.

Day 13: Dole - Namche Bazzar
Follow a similar trail through a forest of juniper, rhododendron and fir to Shanasa. After lunch at Shanasa you make you way back to Namche Bazar. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar

Day 14: Namche Bazzar - Phakding
Following a steep descent passing the Bhote Kosil, crossing the river, follow the bank to Jorsale, then to Monjo for overnight. Stay overnight in Monjo.

Day 15: Phakding - Lukla
After breakfast, you will depart from Phakding and continue your descent along the Dudh Kosi, before making a final ascent to reach the Lukla plateau by afternoon. On arrival in Lukla you will have time to relax and celebrate the completion of your trek. Stay overnight in Lukla.

Day 16: Lukla - Kathmandu
This morning you will be transferred to Lukla Airport for your flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met and conveyed to the Hotel. The remainder of the day has been left free. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 17: Kathamandu
After breakfast, today, you are free at your own activities in Kathmandu. Stay overnight in Kathmandu

Day 18: Depart Kathmandu
After breakfast, you are free until we pick you up to the international airport for your next destination

Price quoted in US$ (Dollars)

Price includes:

• Hotel accommodation in 2 star hotel at Kathmandu, tourist class Shikhar at Pokhara with daily breakfast basis.
• Meals on trekking at lodges.
• All ground transferred by tourist buses or local buses.
• An English-speaking guide and the necessary porters during the trip.
• All necessary equipments like sleeping bags and down jackets for trekking & safety equipments on rafting.
• Park entrance fees to the respective area.

Price excludes:

• Air ticket is applicable to the routes for the crew as well as the members
• Air rescue if needed for the group
• Drinks during the trip
• Lunch & dinner at the hotels in Kathmandu/Pokhara as aforementioned in program
• All the expenses of personal nature; tips to the crew, laundry etc.
• Insurances
• All local entrance fees to the spots.

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