Khumbu · Challenging
Experience the adventure of a lifetime as you journey through Sherpa villages, glacier views, and Kala Patthar sunrise.
Route planning map
Switch between topographic context, overall route shape, and stage-by-stage stops so you can see how the trek unfolds in real terms, not just as a line between famous names.
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Drawing the topographic base, route line, and stage markers for this itinerary.
Route read
6 mapped stages, about 40 km on the visible line, showing where the trek leaves road access and moves into higher mountain terrain.
Route progress
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Completed
~40 km
Total route
Elevation profile
↑ 2,270 m
Elevation gain
↓ 3,120 m
Max elevation
Current leg
Est. distance
Stage type
Duration
15 days
Max altitude
5,545m
Best seasons
Mar-May · Oct-Nov
Starting rate
$2,390+
Permits and access
Permits
Sagarmatha National Park, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu fee
Access
Kathmandu-Lukla flight, Optional heli return
Stay style
Boutique Kathmandu stay + comfortable teahouses + porter support
Customize your trip
helicopter
Fly out from Gorak Shep or Lobuche to skip the descent and reclaim 3-4 days.
flight
Book Lukla sectors with weather buffer baked into the package.
Local partner insight
The notes below show what is commonly included, how the days are staged, and where pricing can change.
Partner-published rates are reference points. Final pricing depends on dates, group size, route choices, hotels, and transport.
Itinerary preview
Day 1
We fly with a small twin-engine plane to Lukla (2840m). We start the trek with a descent to Ghat (2490m) in the valley of the Dudh Kosi (Milk River). Then we continue to Phakding (2610m) for our first night.
Day 2
A tough day awaits us. In total, about 900 meters up to Namche Bazar. At Monjo we enter the Sagarmatha National Park. We see Thamserku (6608m) towering high above us. Following the Dudh Kosi for the fifth and last time, we have a tough final climb high above the river to Namche Bazaar. With clear weather, in the distance we can see Mount Everest and Lhotse. We stay in a comfortable lodge in Namche Bazaar (3440m). If we just go up in the direction of the military camp and go just around the corner we can see Everest and the Ama Dablan. Namche Bazaar is a commercial city, on Saturdays there is a famous market and many lodge owners come to buy their supplies.
Day 3
We allow one extra day for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar where we make a short hike with views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Everest mountains. We just go around the corner in the direction of Kenjoma where we have lunch and get accustomed to the altitude. This is really necessary because the next few days we only go uphill.
Day 4
Today we walk at a leisurely pace through Thamo to the village of Thame (3840m). We walk slowly because the elevation will be noticeable. With nice views to the other side of the valley and high above us the peaks of the Nupla, Shar and Lho Nup we walk along above the Bhote Kosi river. At Thame, a visit to the monastery is very worthwhile. East of Thame is the Rolwaling area with beautiful high peaks and sonorous names such Bigphera Go Shar, Panayo Tippa and Tengi Rai Tau.
