The plane lands in Kathmandu and our staff will meet you at the airport and drop you off to your hotel for rest.

Today we will catch a small plane to Lukla at an altitude of 2,860 meters. Although this airport built on the edge of a cliff is famous for its thrilling, it is the starting point of countless hikers’ dreams. After disembarking, meet up with our guide and carrier and embark on the journey for an easy 3 to 4 hour hike to the village of Pakdin.

Stay in a mountain hotel at night, sleep with the sound of streams and wind, and feel the tranquility of Shan Ye.

Stay in hotels: Selected mountain hotels (2600 meters above sea level)

Today we officially enter Sakyamata National Park. About 6 hours hike to the famous Nanchi Market. The way will pass several suspension bridges, and through the gaps in the woods, you may catch a glimpse of Mount Everest. Surrounded by several majestic snow-capped mountains, Nanchi has magnificent scenery.

The next day, we took a short hike (about 4 hours) to visit the nearby Sherpa village-Kunjong. Listen to the guide tell the legend of the Himalayan “snowman”. Today’s itinerary is relatively relaxed, mainly to get the body to adapt to the increasing altitude. After returning to Nanchi, you might as well sit in the garden of the hotel, bask in the warm sun and have a leisurely beer.

Today it was about 5 hours on foot to Diche. Along the way, there is a strong Tibetan customs, and you can see Mani piles and rock paintings engraved with scriptures. If you are lucky, you will also meet herds of wild goats running across the hillside. Look up, maybe there are vultures soaring in the air.

The next day, we will hike for about five hours to visit another important Sherpa village-Poche. It is home to the famous “Khumbu Mountaineering School”, which has trained many top mountain guides. We will take a path that only local people know, climb high and look into the distance, and admire the extremely beautiful mountain-Amadabram Peak.

It takes about 6 hours to hike to Dingboche, and you will feel the vastness and loneliness of the hinterland of the Himalayas even more along the way. The next day we will hike along the valley for about 5 hours to the Sherpa village-Chukun. Here, you have the opportunity to see the south wall of Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world, which is very shocking.

Stay at a hotel: Select local hotels (4410 meters above sea level)

Today will be the culmination of the whole journey! We will take a helicopter ride and fly along the magnificent Khumbu Valley directly to Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,364 meters. Overlooking from the air, Nuzi Peak, Lhotse Peak and Mount Everest, the top of the world, unfold in turn. The shock brought by this perspective is unmatched by ground hiking.

Then, the helicopter will take us back to Lukla and then transfer to a light aircraft back to Kathmandu. In the evening, you can relax in the comfortable hotel and reminisce about the extraordinary experiences of these days.

Hotel: Hyatt Regency Hotel

Considering that the weather in the mountainous areas of Nepal is changeable and flights may be affected, we specially arranged an extra day as a buffer. If all goes well, the day is entirely yours, free to explore in Kathmandu.

Free activity recommendation

We recommend you to visitAncient city of Patan。 It is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu Valley, full of exquisite buildings from the 16 th to 18 th centuries, especially famous for its complicated wood carvings. For example, the Krishna Temple built in 1667, the stone carvings on the outer wall vividly depict ancient Indian myths and stories; There is also the Shiva Temple built in 1627. Those imaginative carvings will definitely keep you stopped for a long time.

Depending on your international flight time, we will arrange a special bus to transport you to the airport to conclude this unforgettable Himalayan trekking tour. Looking forward to seeing you next time!