Following the footsteps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay we take a thrilling steady climb of 2800m/9187 ft to 5545m/18193ft from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patar (5545m), a viewpoint recognised as the best vantage point to see Mount Everest.
After exploring the temples, shrines, bazaars and restaurants of Kathmandu we take an exciting mountain flight to Lukla and trek up the Dudh Kosi Valley, surrounded by the soaring peaks of Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru.
It’s a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar, capital of the Kumbu Sherpas and then the trail passing Buddhist monasteries to have the views of Everest get closer every day.
This trek is particularly strenuous as there are many ups and downs and the itinerary doesn’t allow us for proper acclimatisation days.
ll is believed to rival that of Poon Hill. From here, Mount Shishapangma and the Langtang ranges seem so close where you can almost touch them.

Continue trekking in the Helambu region for a few more days and end our remarkable journey to the mountains with a drive back to Kathmandu.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300m/4,264ft)
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2800m/9187ft) By Helicopter; trek to Phakding (2610m/8563ft) 2-3 hours trek; 200m descent, 50m ascent
Day 03: Trek to Namche (3420m/11221ft) 5-6 hours/1000m ascent, 100m descent
Day 04: Acclimatise at Namche; Trek Khumjung (3780m/12402ft); back to Namche
Day 05: Trek Tengboche (3870m/12697ft) 4 hours; 350m descent, 750m ascent
Day 06: Trek Dingboche (4360m/14305ft) 3-5 hours; 70m descent, 580m ascent
Day 07: Trek Nangkartsang Summit (5090m/16700ft); back to Dingboche
Day 08: Trek Dughla (4620m/15158ft) 2 hours; 400m ascent
Day 09: Trek Lobuche (4930m/16175ft) 2 hours; 300m ascent
Day 10: Trek Gorak Shep (5160m/16930ft) and EBC (5340m/17521ft) and back to Gorak Shep
Day 11: Trek Kala Patthar (5545m/18193ft); return to Kathmandu by Helicopter
Day 12: Fly back home or extend your holidays