KATHMANDU: The small mountain sheltered valley; the arrival and visit point for the visitors is the historical and architectural center point of Nepal which was crowned with the title of "Capital City" after the great unification of Nepal in 1768 AD.

• Check into rooms.
• Meet at the airport – Welcome with flower garlands & transfer to Hotel.
• Evening: Short trek briefing
• Overnight at hotel

In the morning we take a spectacular 40 min. flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, perched at 9400ft (2840m) in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. The flight is bound to be one of the most exhilarating you will ever take. Much of it is only a few thousand feet above ground and the views of the terraced landscape and river valleys below, as well as the closeness of some of the world’s highest mountains make it a truly memorable experience.

Overnight in lodges.

Overnight Lodge

Acclimatization day at Namche. This day can be spent relaxing at camp, exploring the tiny shops in the bazaar and the local museum with exhibits of the flora, fauna, and history of the Everest region. You can also participate in an optional hike to some of the sherpa villages nearby, such as Kunde and Khumjung, or take a more strenous walk to Thame.

Overnight Lodge

The lama’s also dramatize two absurd comic sequences that make the entire performance a grand and amusing event. On the final evening of Mani Rimdu, the villagers join in an all night Sherpa dance.

Overnight Lodge

We eventually emerge above the tree-line and continue for the rest of the day up the glacial valley until we reach Dingboche at (13950ft, 4410m). Enroute we see some of the area’s most beautifully carved mani (prayer) stones.

Overnight Camp.

An excursion up the Imja Khola valley to Chukkung to get a marvellous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse’s massive south wall.

Overnight Camp.

It is a short but steep climb up to Lobuche (16175ft, 4910m), which is really just a few huts at the foot of giant Lobuche peak. Again the views are spectacular and the sunset on Nuptse, towering directly ahead of Lobuche is especially impressive.

Overnight Camp

Be prepared to meet expedition yaks and dzopkios (yak cross-breed), and like ourselves, other trekkers from all around the world who are lured by Mt. Everest. The trail follows the Khumbu Glacier, gradually changing from a walk in meadowlands to a much steeper climb. It is common while on this trail, especially during climbing season, to run into mountaineers ascending or descending from their Everest expeditions. Evidence of high-altitude mountaineering becomes even more

obvious when we walk to the Everest Base Camp (EBC). The base camp is a cluster of semi-permanent camps dotted with red, yellow, blue tents housing expedition team members and their support staff. Although there is no grand view of Mt. Everest from EBC, a visit to the Base Camp is a must just for the thrill of being on the foot of Everest. You may also see Sherpa members of Everest expeditions making prayers and lighting incense to the mountain gods and goddesses, amidst colorful prayer flags fluttering sky-ward.

Overnight Camp

Kalapathar literally means “Black Rock” in the Hindi Indian language. We start our sharp, steep climb up this little mountain of black rock very early in the morning. Under our hiking boots we hear rock and gravel crunching, we pass glaciers along the way, and as we near the top, Everest shows up larger than life. The constant sight of the world’s tallest mountain at 8848m and other mountains and passes is a welcome diversion and motivator. Kalapthar is voted to be the “best vantage point” for in-your-face views of the South face of Mt. Everest (the north face being in Tibet). We halt for the night after our climb to Pheriche, a wide and windy valley-village of the Sherpas, a labyrinth of stone walls and pastures.

Overnight Camp

This will be one of the most difficult yet rewarding days of the trek. The ascent is demanding but the climber gets the most magnificent mountain panorama possible: Everest, the highest point on the planet at 8848m, towers directly ahead and on all sides loom the other giants, Nuptse, Pumori, Chagatse, Lhotse and countless others. If possible we can stay and watch the awe-inspiring sunset on Everest and its neighbours.

Overnight Camp

The trail descends to the right flank of the Dudh Kosi and then leads to the large Sherpa settlement and then ascends to the Namche Bazar. It’s a steady path from here to Phakding. We leave the Sagarmatha National Park behind and from here we move to Jorsal at 2850 ms then crossing the Dudh Kosi we reach Chomoa and descending from here we reach at Benkar at 2700 ms and then to Phakding.

Overnight Camp

Today, we ascend to the small mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch a return flight to Kathmandu the following morning.

Overnight Camp

Overnight Hotel

Your trek has come to an end and you are back in the bustling city of Kathmandu – you can spend the day sightseeing (please let us know in advance) or shopping and at leisure.

Overnight Hotel

It’s today you finish your trip to Nepal. Troika Nepal Representatives will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the international airport for departure. We bid you goodbye with ‘katas,’ ceremonial silk scarves.