Khumbu · Expedition
A longer Everest journey for travelers who want base camp, glacier energy, and the polished mirror-lake side of the Khumbu in one ticket.
Duration
18 days
Max altitude
5,545m
Best seasons
Apr-May · Oct-Nov
Starting rate
$1,200+
Route highlights
Prep notes
Local partner insight
The notes below show what is commonly included, how the days are staged, and where pricing can change.
Partner-published rates are reference points. Final pricing depends on dates, group size, route choices, hotels, and transport.
Partner notes
Mount Everest towers above Khumbu at over 8,848m and is perhaps the most iconic symbol of challenge and adventure. At Base camp, stand face-to-face with the famous Khumbu ice fall and beyond. This trek gives you a grand tour of the famous Khumbu valley. It is a strenuous route leading to Cholapass 5430m and Gokyo lakes. Gokyo Ri and Gokyo lakes trek is a beautiful journey to the enticing Gokyo lakes and Gokyo Ri which is a very amazing viewpoint for great views of Mt. Everest and massive Ngozzumpa Glacier and many other mountains.
At Everest base camp, stand face-to-face with the famous Khumbu ice fall.The trek gives a grand tour of the famous Khumbu valley and led by local female guide
Itinerary preview
Day 1
A spectacular 30-minute flight gives us the first view of the mountains. An easy 4-hour walk through alpine forest and along the Dudh Koshi river takes us to Phakding, our first destination.
Day 2
This day we walk to Namche Bazaar (3440 m), the main centre of the Solu Khumbu region. The walk is about 4 to 5 hours and includes some steady climbing. Also this day we walk through alpine forest and we might spot pheasants, the national bird of Nepal.
Day 3
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. We walk up to Syangboche and Khumjung (3780 m) where we have our first view of Ama Dablam and Mt. Everest. A visit can be brought to the Hillary School and the hospital in Khunde.
Day 4
Today Tengboche (3860 m) is our destination. A gradual walk takes us to Tesing (3380 m) where we have lunch followed by a 2-hour climb. We walk through juniper and rhododendron forest and there is a possibility we see a group of tahr (Himalayan goat). In the afternoon we visit the famous gompa (Buddhist monastery) where we can attend the chanting ceremony of the monks.
