Arrive in Nepal’s capital and transfer to your hotel. Keep the day light so you can rest, hydrate, and settle in comfortably before the trek begins.
If you arrive early, a relaxed walk and a calm dinner is a perfect start.

This day stays flexible depending on Lukla flight operations. If flights are running from Kathmandu, use the day for a briefing, final gear checks, and an easy evening.
If flights are routed via Manthali, you drive out of the valley and position for the early flight the next morning.

After the mountain flight into Lukla, you begin trekking along the Dudh Koshi valley on a lively, well-established trail with bridges, small settlements, and riverside forest.
Monjo is a classic stopping point close to the Sagarmatha National Park entry area, making it a natural place to settle in on your first trek night.

You enter Sagarmatha National Park and continue upstream with suspension bridges and steady valley views as the route gains altitude.
The final climb into Namche is a real milestone moment as the amphitheatre-shaped town comes into view across the hillside.

Today you climb above Namche into the Khumjung Valley area where the trail opens to wider viewpoints and crisp alpine air.
You include a visit to the Everest View Hotel ridge, a famous panorama point (around 3,880m), then continue to the calmer Sherpa village of Khunde.

You shift away from the busier main corridor and commit to the quieter Gokyo route. The landscape gradually becomes more open and alpine as you gain altitude.
Dole is a peaceful hillside stop that feels like a true transition into the upper Gokyo Valley.

The trail continues higher with thinner vegetation and a stronger high-altitude feel. Valleys widen and the scenery becomes more rugged and glacial in character.
Machhermo is a key staging village before Gokyo - a good place to rest well and let your body settle at altitude.

A dramatic approach day as you climb into the Gokyo Valley, where the terrain feels shaped by glaciers and moraine.
Reaching Gokyo is special - the village sits beside the third Gokyo lake (Dudh Pokhari), with a calm atmosphere and striking high-mountain scenery.

A full exploration day to go higher above the main settlement and experience the wilder side of the Gokyo lake system. The views feel more expansive as you move away from the lodges.
You return to Gokyo for another night, keeping the pace comfortable and supportive for acclimatization.

A classic viewpoint day and the trek’s signature highlight. An early start often gives the best chance of clear skies and dramatic morning light.
From the summit of Gokyo Ri, it is possible to see Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu on a clear day.

You begin descending out of the Gokyo Valley, with the landscape gradually becoming more sheltered and comfortable as oxygen increases.
Phortse is a quieter Sherpa village off the main trekking circuit, giving you a more traditional feel compared to the busiest trail villages.

You continue back toward the Khumbu’s main hub, with trails becoming livelier again as you rejoin more travelled sections.
Returning to Namche feels comfortable - good food options, a social trekking atmosphere, and a satisfying sense of progress toward the finish.

A classic final trekking day down the Dudh Koshi valley with familiar bridges and villages, and greener scenery returning as you lose altitude.
Arriving in Lukla is the traditional end-of-trek moment - time to relax, celebrate, and prepare for the flight out.

Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel. After the high valleys, city comfort feels like a real reward.
This is a great evening for a proper shower, good food, and a relaxed night in the city.

A free day in Kathmandu for rest, shopping, or optional sightseeing.
This day also works as a buffer in case Lukla flights were delayed due to mountain weather.

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.