Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price Per Person
Interests
Trekking
Destinations
Nepal

Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime with this eight-day journey through the foothills of the majestic Himalayas. In the shadows of the mighty peaks, make your way through aromatic pine forests, along crystal-clear, snow-fed rivers, past Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries. Trace the main route through the Khumbu region to Namche Bazaar. Take in the natural beauty and majesty around you from the heights of Syangboche. Round off your adventure with a guided tour of Kathmandu.

This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.

Highlights

  • Fly to the Top of the World: Take a plane into Lukla for what is described as one of the most beautiful — and adrenaline-inducing — flights in the world. In the area, travelers can acclimate in Namche Bazaar in the shadow of the Himalayas.
  • Everest View: Trekkers journey through Sagarmatha National Park to the famous Namche Bazaar checkpoint and onto Syangboche for a view of Everest.
  • The Sky in Style: For those who trek in comfort, the Yeti Mountain Home lodges provide fine accommodations and are among the highest altitude hotels in the world — with some of the best views.

Day-by-Day

Day 1

Kathmandu

Touch down at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, where a driver will welcome you and escort you to your hotel. This evening, your guide will give you a quick briefing about your adventure ahead. Relax and get a good night’s sleep to prepare you for tomorrow’s early start.

Hotel Options
Why We Love This Hotel

Location: Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu, one of Kathmandu, Nepal’s most stunning pieces of architecture, sits within walking distance of the famous Pashupatinath temple, while also being just a short drive away from the airport.

History: The hotel hosts an impressive array of artifacts dating back as far back as the 13th century. The area itself is also teeming with ancient culture, with an impressive history that spans two millennia.

Service: Guests will love the warmth of traditional Nepalese hospitality for which this hotel is widely-praised.

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Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu Preferred Hotel

Day 2

Phakding

Take a 30-minute flight to Lukla. Keep your eyes peeled from the sky, as you take in a bird’s-eye view of the trek you are about to embark on. Note the snowline of the Himalayan Range to the north, and the rugged landing at Lukla airport: this is considered one of the most spectacular flights in the world. Today you begin your trek, descending from the edge of the village on a trail through the open hillside. Reach the village of Phakding and spend the night.

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About

Along the foothills and remote areas are small towns and rest stops for hikers and travelers. Basic guesthouses are available and offer a bed and shower for travelers on their journey along the Himalayas.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Phakding
Phakding

Day 3

Namche Bazaar

Depart from Phakding, you’ll be following the trail along the left bank of the Sagarmatha River. Pass by agricultural countryside, small villages and a monastery. After an easygoing morning, a steep 20-minute climb will bring you to Monjo. Enjoy lunch before continuing to the checkpoint and entering Sagarmatha National Park. A short descent and a suspension bridge pass ends in Jorsale at 900 feet. By sundown, you should reach Namche Bazaar, where you will enjoy dinner over breathtaking views, and spend the night.

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About

The Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Namche sits 11,286 feet upon the upper slopes of Namche, the Sherpa capital, close to the Everest National Park headquarters and just a five-minute walk from the Sherpa Culture Museum. This comfortable, family friendly lodge is the ideal acclimatization station, a basecamp for cultural experiences, and spa treatments.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Day 4

Namche Bazaar

Today, climb to Syangboche, where the beauty of the towering mountains is in plain view. Look upon Everest from this rare vantage point, and be humbled by its beauty and magnitude. Descend to Namche Bazaar for dinner and a good night’s sleep.

Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar

Day 5

Lukla

Today, begin your descent towards Lukla. Many choose to split this arduous journey downward into two days, which is optional. Follow the banks of the river and descend to Monjo for a lunch break. Watch as others enthusiastically begin their treks as you are completing your own. Enjoy dinner and your last night in Lukla.

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About

At 9,318 feet, the Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Lukla lies at the very end of the Lukla Bazaar, a 10-minute walk from the airport. The lodge offers 20 sizeable rooms all having heated beds and private en-suite bathrooms with hot showers.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Lukla
Lukla

Day 6

Kathmandu

Take an early morning flight to Kathmandu, and enjoy the day at your hotel, or do some sightseeing. Take time to recuperate and pamper yourself after your journey; you deserve it.

Hotel Options
Why We Love This Hotel

Location: Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu, one of Kathmandu, Nepal’s most stunning pieces of architecture, sits within walking distance of the famous Pashupatinath temple, while also being just a short drive away from the airport.

History: The hotel hosts an impressive array of artifacts dating back as far back as the 13th century. The area itself is also teeming with ancient culture, with an impressive history that spans two millennia.

Service: Guests will love the warmth of traditional Nepalese hospitality for which this hotel is widely-praised.

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Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu Preferred Hotel

Day 7

Kathmandu

After breakfast, take a guided tour of Kathmandu, visiting some of its breathtaking sacred sites, such as Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa and the Pashupatinath Temple. Fit in a tour of neighboring Patan, a destination loved by connoisseurs of fine arts, the city is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture and dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples. Enjoy a farewell feast with your guide and fellow travel mates at an authentic Nepali restaurant.

Kathmandu
Kathmandu

Day 8

Departure

Today, enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel, before checking out. A driver will be ready to transfer you to the airport, in time for your final departure from Kathmandu.

Suggested Hotel For Day 1

Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
Preferred Hotel

Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu

Located just outside Kathmandu, near Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred mountain, Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu is the recipient of a prestigious World Heritage Award given for outstanding historical preservation. The 80 guest rooms and suites are decorated with intricately carved wood and terracotta work in the traditional Newari style and are equipped with wi-fi access. Krishnarpan, one of the hotel’s two restaurants, offers six- to 22-course authentic Nepali meals, Toran has Chinese and Indian specialties, while Fusion has live blues and jazz in a bar setting. Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu has a spa with massage treatments and a swimming pool. The business center is fully equipped with broadband Internet access and secretarial services. The hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from the airport in Kathmandu.

Suggested Hotel For Day 2

Guesthouse

Guesthouse

Along the foothills and remote areas are small towns and rest stops for hikers and travelers. Basic guesthouses are available and offer a bed and shower for travelers on their journey along the Himalayas.

Suggested Hotel For Days 3–4

Mountain Lodges of Nepal - Namche

Mountain Lodges of Nepal - Namche

The Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Namche sits 11,286 feet upon the upper slopes of Namche, the Sherpa capital, close to the Everest National Park headquarters and just a five-minute walk from the Sherpa Culture Museum. This comfortable, family friendly lodge is the ideal acclimatization station, a basecamp for cultural experiences, and spa treatments. The lodge offers warm, dry, spacious rooms with indulgent bathrooms and hot running water, each room furnished with Tibetan rugs and English linens, and stunning views of the town’s iconic C-shaped layout and the intensely close Kongde mountain across the valley.

Suggested Hotel For Day 5

Mountain Lodges of Nepal - Lukla

Mountain Lodges of Nepal - Lukla

At 9,318 feet, the Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Lukla lies at the very end of the Lukla Bazaar, a 10-minute walk from the airport. The lodge offers 20 sizeable rooms all having heated beds and private en-suite bathrooms with hot showers. The extravagant windows, both in guest rooms and common areas, boast deep wood frames that double as lounging spaces for admiring the spectacular sight of the Lukla Ri peaks. The lodge design combines Sherpa heritage with a contemporary Himalayan home, in wood, stone and glass. A grand Buddhist shrine fitted with prayer wheels centers the sprawling lobby, shared by a fully stocked bar. Upstairs, the dining room is indulgently ornate with traditional Sherpa murals on walls and ceilings.

Suggested Hotel For Days 6–7

Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
Preferred Hotel

Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu

Located just outside Kathmandu, near Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred mountain, Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu is the recipient of a prestigious World Heritage Award given for outstanding historical preservation. The 80 guest rooms and suites are decorated with intricately carved wood and terracotta work in the traditional Newari style and are equipped with wi-fi access. Krishnarpan, one of the hotel’s two restaurants, offers six- to 22-course authentic Nepali meals, Toran has Chinese and Indian specialties, while Fusion has live blues and jazz in a bar setting. Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu has a spa with massage treatments and a swimming pool. The business center is fully equipped with broadband Internet access and secretarial services. The hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from the airport in Kathmandu.

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