Nepal - Everest Base Camp Trek
with India Extension to Taj Mahal
May 24th to June 9th, 2027
Day 0: Depart + Arrive in India for Overnight (Part of India Extension)
May 21-23: Depart for Kathmandu (or Delhi if choosing the India option). Confirm flights, pack gear, double-check documents, finalize last details, and begin toward Everest at home.
May 24: Arrive in Kathmandu, meet our representative, and transfer to your hotel. Rest and explore nearby streets, then join the 5 PM orientation and welcome dinner.
May 25: Fly early to Lukla for dramatic mountain views, then trek downhill through Sherpa villages and pine forests to Phakding. Settle into a teahouse and explore.
May 26: Trek along the Dudh Koshi River, crossing suspension bridges and entering Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo. Pass Jorsalle, then climb steeply to Namche Bazaar town.
May 27: Acclimatize in Namche Bazaar with a hike toward Everest View Hotel. Visit the Sherpa Museum, drink plenty of fluids, sample Sherpa cuisine, and sleep early.
May 28: Trek from Namche to Tengboche for panoramas of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. Visit Tengboche Monastery, cross the Imja River, then reach Deboche village peacefully.
May 29: Hike through alpine forest, cross the Imja Khola by suspension bridge, pass mani stone walls, and enjoy Ama Dablam views, then continue to Dingboche today.
May 30: Rest and acclimatize in Dingboche. Hike to Nangkartshang Peak for sweeping Himalayan views, then relax, hydrate, read, journal, and enjoy dinner at the teahouse today.
May 31: Trek from Dingboche toward Lobuche as terrain turns rugged. Climb to Thukla Pass for views, pause for lunch at Thukla, then continue to Lobuche teahouse.
Day 9: Trek to Everest Base Camp; Return to Gorakshep
June 1: Trek to Gorakshep, check in, and eat lunch, then cross the Khumbu Glacier to Everest Base Camp. Celebrate, take photos, and return to Gorakshep tonight.
Day 10: Sunrise Hike to Kala Patthar; Trek to Pheriche
June 2: Start pre-dawn for Kala Patthar sunrise panoramas. Descend to Gorakshep, then trek down via Lobuche for lunch, continuing to Pheriche for rest and recovery tonight.
June 3: Continue descending to Namche Bazaar through familiar valleys and forests, enjoying warmer air and renewed energy. Arrive, settle in, enjoy a hot shower, and relax.
June 4: Complete the final trekking stage back to Lukla, passing villages, bridges, and forests. Arrive at the gateway town, celebrate with crew dinner, and sleep well.
June 5: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (weather permitting) and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon, dinner, and a final evening out in Thamel district.
June 6: Enjoy a guided Kathmandu Valley tour: Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Durbar Square. Enjoy leisure shopping time, optional café stops, at Thamel, then farewell dinner afterward.
Day 15: Departure or Continue to India (part of India Extension Option)
June 7: Use the morning for breakfast and last-minute packing. Check out, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport, and depart for home with unforgettable Himalayan memories to celebrate.
Day 17: Taj Mahal and Agra + Departure (part of India Extension Option)
June 9: Tour Agra’s highlights: greet the Taj Mahal at sunrise with a guide, then explore Agra Fort’s palaces and viewpoints, before returning to Delhi for an evening flight.
