Day 01
Arrival: 15 -20 Minute drive (Airport to Hotel): AIT representative will greet you at Tribhuvan Int'l Airport and transport you to your Kathmandu hotel. After having formal introduction, you are being served with welcome drink at the hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 02
Kathmandu Sight-seeing: 3-4 hours: After breakfast, you are being prepared for joining a guided tour of the amazing sightseeing of the Kathmandu Valley. You can visit Durbar Square, Swayambhunath ‘Monkey’ Temple, the famous Hindu temple – Pashupatinath and the largest Stupa in Nepal – Boudhanath onwards at afternoon we gather for a pre trek briefing and introduction to your trek leader & make arrangements for your ‘trek pack’. In the Evening AIT organizes welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 03
Kathmandu to Lukla onwards trek to Phakding: Early morning transfer you to Tribhuvan Airport for a Twin Otter flight to Lukla it takes about 35 to 40 minutes. . After final preparations, the trekking starts passing Chaurikharka village, and makes a descent towards the Dudhkosi Ghat (2,530 meters). The trail follows the precise bank of the Dudhkosi River until camp at Phakding is reached. This first day is short for acclimatization reasons. Lunch will be served in Lukla or on the way. Walking distance is approximately 4 hours.
Day 04
Phakding to Namche Bazzar 6-7 hours: Follow the Bhote Koshi through forest and pasture land, along a valley dotted with small Sherpa settlements. Cross the Bhote Koshi and climb steeply along switch-backing trail to large Sherpa village, views of Everest (8848m) and Lhoste (8511m) come into sight. This prosperous town is the largest Khumbu. A traditional trading center, the Bazaar is held every Saturday. The goods on display are available. Thamserku (21886'/ 6648m) and Kwangde RI (6224m) become visible to the east and west, and the sacred mountain Khumbila (5707m) dominates the skyline to the north behind the village. Six hours. Night stay at Namche Bazzar (3440 m).
Day 05
Namche Bazzar Explore: Rest and acclimatization at Namche Bazaar. A pleasant day can be spent exploring the village, talking to the Sherpas and marveling at the incredible scenery. A hike to the Everest view hotel for excellent lunch with Everest view. The rest day is intended for acclimatization purpose.
Day 06
Namche Bazzar to Khumjung: Only a few hours walk away is the picturesque village of Khumjung (3850m), a place less visited. After having lunch visit viewpoint for a panoramic view of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, Thamserku, Taweche, Kongma Tse. Have lunch on top of this panoramic view. After lunch visit the Khumjung Monastery with the Yeti scalp and walk back through the village to your lodge. Overnight and full board. Sunsets over Himalaya can be unforgettable.
Day 07
Khumjung to Tengboche Monastery 4-5 hours: After breakfast you will trek full to Tengboche (3870m), the cultural and religious center of the Khumbu. At the monastery we attend Buddhist ceremonies and rituals performed by local monks. Vistas from Tengboche are spectacular. The jagged peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega stand to our south as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam are visible to the north. The Monastery at Tengboche is one of the most well-known in the world as the Rinpoche is revered throughout the Buddhist community and has authored a number of books and essays. In the past our groups have had an audience with the Rinpoche and received his blessing. This is often a moving and intense experience. Views from this locale (one of the finest on earth), include Kwangde 20,293' , Tawachee 21,457', Nuptse 25,843', Lhotse 27,883', Everest 29,021', Ama Dablam 22,487', Kantega 22,235', Thamserku 21,674'.
Day 08
Tengboche Monastery to Monjo 6-7 hours: Follow a similar trail through a forest of juniper, rhododendron and fir to Phunkitenga; you continue on to cross the Dudh Kosi for a steep descent to Trashinga. After lunch at Shanasa you make you way back to Namche Bazar. Following a steep descent passing the Bhote Kosi, crossing the river, follow the bank to Jorsale, then to Monjo for staying overnight in Monjo.
Day 09
Monjo to Lukla 5-6 hours: After breakfast we depart Monjo and continue our descent along the Dudh Kosi, before making a final ascent to reach the Lukla plateau by mid afternoon. We trek back to Lukla along the same trail, although it always looks different coming from the opposite direction on arrival in Lukla we will have time to relax and celebrate the completion of our trek. Trek concludes.
Day 10
Lukla to Kathmandu 35-40m flight: We fly out of Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning, and taking off is just as exciting as flying in. Transfer into your hotel.
Day 11
Departure: You could catch up on some last minute shopping, Internet to your friends and family before departure to Airport or onwards to your next destination.