Experience the magnitude of Mount Everest on a 7 day trip to base camp. Let the local supplier take care of the planning, and concentrate on trekking the routes of the area. Take helicopter flights in the area, and walk part of the way up Everest.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport and be transferred to your hotel. Listen to an orientation in the evening, then enjoy a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Himalayan Suite Hotel
Meal: Dinner
Activity: Orientation Program
Day 2: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Take an early morning flight to Lukla, the gateway to Khumbu region and start the trek. The trek continues uphill up-to Phakding and takes 3 or 4 hours. You will stop at Phakding.
Accommodation: Sherpa Shnagrila Resort
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Trekking (3-4hrs)
Altitude: 2600 meters
Day 3: Trek to Namche
After breakfast, start a journey through a pine forest and walk alongside the Dudh Koshi river. Ascend on a steep trail and reach Namche Bazaar (5-6 hours), probably the biggest town in the Everest region.
Accommodation: Hotel Sherpaland
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Trekking (5-6 hrs)
Altitude: 3535 meters
Day 4: Acclimatization at Namche
To avoid altitude sickness, acclimatize in Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the most beautiful town of the Everest region. The place is occupied by a colorful market with ATMs, government offices, shops, and restaurants.
Accommodation: Hotel Sherpaland
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Acclimatization
Altitude: 3535 meters
Day 5: Helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp/Kalapatthar
Start the day early to fully relish the magnificence of Mount Everest. Fly from Namche Bazaar over Everest Base Camp, Khubmu Glacier, and Kalapatthar with a helicopter and then head back to Lukla
Accommodation: Hotel Mera
Meal: Breakfast
Altitude: 2860 meters
Day 6: Fly back to Kathmandu and Kathmandu sightseeing tour
After breakfast, catch the early morning flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. Take a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley and visit various sites.
Accommodation: Hotel Aloft/ Gokarna Forest Resort or similar category Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Activity: Sightseeing tour
Day 7: Departure from Kathmandu
Have your breakfast in the morning before the airport representative drops you back at Kathmandu International Airport.
Meal: Breakfast