Lukla is the gateway to the Everest region. In the busy trekking months - March, April, May, September, October, and November, flights from Kathmandu to Lukla may be rerouted to Manthali Airport. To catch the early morning Lukla flight, we'll pick you up at your hotel around 12:30 am, and take you on a 5-hour drive to Manthali Airport. After a 20-minute flight from Manthali, you will land at Lukla. To bypass the Kathmandu-Manthali-Lukla route, you can charter a helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla for around 550 USD per person when shared among five passengers. For December, January, February, June, July, or August, you should be able to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla directly. Following breakfast, we'll take you to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for a 40-minute flight to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. Upon arriving at the Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla, your trek begins. At first, you will trek 200m downhill to the Thado Koshi River and cross a suspension bridge. From the bridge, the views of Mt. Kusum Kanguru look impressive. Soon after, you will pass a small Buddhist village, Ghat, before reaching Phakding. This day's trek will be short and enjoyable as you will be acclimatizing. After reaching Phakding, we will take you for a visit to the local monasteries.

Activities : Trekking

A long trekking day awaits us. We begin our trek early morning along the northern Dudh Koshi River banks crossing several suspension bridges over Dudh Koshi, including the Hillary suspension bridge. We will be trekking through forested trails to reach a small Sherpa village, known as Monjo. As you hike ahead, you will come to the Sagarmatha National Park Check Post where we register our permits before climbing through a thick, dense forest. From this forest, you will catch the first sight of Mt. Everest. However, we continue our trek further to reach Namche Bazaar - a famous Sherpa town, which is also known as the gateway to Everest.

Activities : Trekking

You will have gained substantial elevation by reaching Namche Bazaar. So it is a perfect time to acclimatize. The town is full of places that you can explore - including numerous Wi-Fi-linked cafes and restaurants, souvenirs, gear shops, pubs, etc. You can choose to visit the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center or hike to the Sherpa towns of Khumjung and Khunde. To catch amazing views of Mt. Everest, we will also hike up to the Everest Hotel. After acclimatizing for a day, we will head back to our lodges and prepare ourselves for the next day.

Activities : Hiking

After early morning breakfast, we start our trek to Tengboche following the Dudh Koshi River. From the route on clear days, you will get spectacular views of Everest and other surrounding peaks. Trekkers often spot local wildlife like musk deer, Himalayan Thars, and pheasants while they trek. The trail drops down as we cross the Dudh Koshi River and passes through rigorous pine forests to Tengboche monastery, then to a meadow with surrounding lodges. From Tengboche, you get stunning views of Ama Dablam.

Activities : Trekking

We leave Tengboche in the morning and head to Namche Bazaar through a path that passes through dense forests, where you might get views of wildlife like pheasants, musk deer, mountain goats, or even snow leopard. As we proceed, we will be climbing down some steep winding slopes. The trail will pass through regions with prayer flags and chortens by the side. As we head back, you can click pictures as you enjoy the views of Everest peak and the backside of Lhotse. After arriving at Namche Bazaar, we head to our lodges for rest.

Activities : Trekking

After breakfast, we will be hiking down a steep trail descending to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and then continue our trek through several local villages in and around Dudh Koshi River valley. Upon reaching Lukla, we will freshen up at our hotel and relax. In the evening you can celebrate your successful trek, after all, you have viewed the tallest peak in the world.

Activities : Trekking

After your trek ends in Lukla, you will fly back to Kathmandu or Manthali, depending on the season. If you are trekking in March, April, May, September, October, or November, you'll probably fly to Manthali, followed by a five-hour drive to Kathmandu. In other months (December, January, February, June, July, and August), you will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu directly. If you do not want to take the Lukla-Manthali-Kathmandu route, with four other individuals, you can book a helicopter. It will cost around 950 USD per person. After arriving in Kathmandu, you can spend your time as you like.

Activities : Trekking