Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport. Our Staff member meets you and transfers you to the hotel. 

Overnight at the hotel

Morning wake-up and breakfast in the hotel

Our guide will meet you at your hotel and brief you about the upcoming trek. He will guide you through all the formalities and necessary paperwork required for the trek.

After that, we then do a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley of famous UNESCO world heritage sites like Boudhanath, one of the largest Stupas in the world; Swayambhunath, a famous monkey temple; and Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple complex. Apart from Sightseeing, we also get a TIMS card and permits for our trekking on this day. In the evening, we do initial preparation for the trek.

Overnight at the hotel

After an early breakfast, we depart from Kathmandu via airplane for Lukla (2840 m). The flight takes about 35 minutes to reach Lukla airport from Kathmandu. The Lukla flight is one of the most dramatic short-distance flights in the world. The Lukla Airport is located on a hill and consists of a single runway that drops off towards its end into the deep, gaping valley below. Surrounded by tall mountains and jaded hills, the airstrip at Lukla is quite fascinating, and the flight is a thrilling adventure in itself. Upon arrival at Lukla, the changes are immediately felt. The mountainous landscape becomes quite prominent, and the air carries a crisp freshness to it that only the Himalayan atmosphere carries. From Lukla, the trekking trail slowly moves towards Cheplung Village. The view of the sacred Mount Khumbila from the village of Cheplung is gorgeous. From there, a gradual walk downward leads to the village of Phakding. The terrain is amazing, and tall hills surround the trail like giant mounds of emeralds. From Phakding, the sight of Kusum Kangraru Mountain can be seen. The village of Phakding lies in the Dudh Koshi River valley north of Lukla and contains many guesthouses and lodges for the use of tourists and trekkers.

Overnight at the guesthouse

Note: The weather in Lukla is very unpredictable. Sometimes,Sometimes dweather,ad weather the flight may be canceledr cancelled. If the flight is cancelled, you will have turn back to the hotel in Kathmandu. The transportation back to the hotel and accommodation on this night is not included. If the weather is clear next day, you will get either 3rd or 4th flight to Lukla. If still the weather is not clear, there will be an option for helicopter flight also. The cost for helicopter flight is not fixed. It will be quoted by the airlines on the same day. You will have to pay additional approx. 150 USD for the helicopter flight from KTM to Lukla. Although this problem is rare, it is our duty to let you know in advance.