After breakfast today take time to enjoy a day of relaxed sightseeing on a guided tour to some of the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding valley. We'll begin with an easy walking tour of Durbar Square, a central social and religious hub of the city. Here we'll visit ancient palaces and temples including Hanuman Dhoka, Kastamandap temple and the living goddes kumari, From here we'll continue to Swoyambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, with its fine views over Kathmandu and many interesting feature as the city of fine Arts with its myriad of Temples and stunning architecture, After exploring Patan we'll drive back to the hotel.

Day: 03 Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840m/9,317ft), trek to Phakding 2640m.

We take a spectacular 50 minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the gateway to the Khumbu. 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. And after a hearty second breakfast, trek to Phakding, a couple of hours walk. Situated on the banks of the Dudh Kosi, which drains the whole of the Khumbu region, this small hamlet is on the main trade route through the area and there are a number of clean, well-built lodges where we can spend the night.

Day: 04 Fakding To Namche Bazar. O/N Namche Bazar. (3446m) 5 hrs

We will continue up the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges before reaching the village of Monjo where we will enter the Khumbu National Park. We will then cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and the Bhote Kosi on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to reach Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and the capital of the Khumbu region. Many Tibetans cross the nearby border to trade their wares and the local market is a fascinating spectacle. This is a good place to buy genuine Tibetan artefacts. Just across the valley
to the east stand the peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega, both very impressive mountains.

Day: 05 Explore Days. O/N Namche Bazar

To hand with our acclimatization, we will spend a second night in Namche. During our second day here we will go to the Sagarmatha National park where we get our first views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam. After lunch we hike up to Kumjung to see the famous "Yeti" skull and the gompa then to Khunde to see the Hillary Hospital.
Day 06: Namche Bazar - Tangboche. O/N Tangboche. (3867m) 5 hr
From Namche, the well-worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley high above the Dudh Kosi. As we follow the path, we will get our first really good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu: Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam. Passing by several villages and numerous tea shops, we will cross the Dudh Kosi river and make a steep climb to Thyangboche, home of an impressive and recently rebuilt monastery.
Day: 07 Tangboche - Feriche. O/N Feriche. (4252m) 5 hr

After an early breakfast, we tour the largest and most important monastery in the region, Thangboche. Following the Imja Khola we go through Pangboche and over a short hill to the small village of Periche.

Day: 08 Feriche. O/N Labuche. (4930m) 4 hr

we traverse around the flanks of Lobuje Peak, bearing left into the upper Khumbu valley. After a steep ascent, we gain the main Everest trail and the village of Lobuje. After our journey over the Cho La, it will seem very busy here! Time: 4 hours.

Day: 09 Labuche - Gorak Shep. O/N Gorak Shep. (5160m) 3 hr.

About 3 hours beyond Lobuje we reach Gorak Shep, the site of the 1953 expedition's base camp. An evening ascent of Kala Pattar (5,545m/18,188ft) is highly recommended for hopefully a sunset view of Everest. The climb takes about 2 hours and can be hard work, but the effort is rewarded by the classic view of Everest and the Khumbu Icefall, as well as Lhotse, Nuptse, and Pumori immediately above.

Day 10: Gorak Shep - Kalapattar Base Camp (5545m). O/N Labuche.(4930m)
Today as you walk you can see the icy-glacial pond and icebergs down below of Khumbu glacier. The walk brings you to Gorakshep which has two teahouses and was base camp for the early 50's expedition to Mt. Everest. At the top of Kalapatthar the view is beyond imagination and Everest looks within a stones throw. The panoramic view from this spot makes the hard climb feel worthwhile. Descend for the overnight camp at Labuche..

Day 11: Labuche - Dzongla. O/N Jongla (4800m) 5 hr
An early start is recommended for the steep climb over boulders and scree to the top of the Cho La pass (17,773ft/5,420m). Wonderful panoramic views are the reward, before a gradual descent down the summit snowfield steepens onto rock, which may require a rope for security. The trail then improves and leads to the tiny settlement of Dzongla. Time: 5 hours.

Day 12: Dzongla To Chola Pass (5420m). O/N Thangna

Day 13: Thangna To Gokyo. O/N Gokyo.(4791m) 4 hr

Today very early in the morning, we begin steep climb up to the top of Gokyo Ri (5483m), provides us ample rewards as one attempts this trip. We are fascinated by stunning views of the supper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu (8481m), Cho-Oyu (8153m) and Gychung Kang (7922m) can be seen. People those explore the glacier and Gokyo peak are rewarded here.

Day 14: Gokyo To Machhermo. O/N Machhermo. (4465m) 6 hr

A short day due to the need to maintain a safe rate of descend. Namche Bazar appears to be within easy reach but a night at Macherma is essential.

Day15: Machhermo - Namce Bazar. O/Namche Bazar. (3446m) 6hr

Day16:Namche Bazar - Lukla. O/N Lukla. (2827m) 5 hr

Day 17: Lukla- Kathmandu.
An early morning flight takes us back to Kathmandu, and gives us a last view of the mountains we have just spent two weeks exploring.

Day 18 At Leisure in Kathmandu. O/N Kathmandu Hotel.
An opportunity to relax and reflect on your adventures and to complete any sightseeing and last minute shopping. We will also organize an optional flight over Mt. Everest ($130 US) or an optional biking trip around the Kathmandu Valley. . Later this evening we'll all meet up for a group farewell Nepali food with typical dance.

Day 19: Departure with warm Good Bye.
Today is free to relax until departure or to commence any additional trips or activities you may have booked. If departing, you will transferred to the International Airport in time for your return flight home.