Sherpa Villages Trek

Day by day

1. 01

   Day 1 · Arrival in Kathmandu

   On arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

   Hotel

2. 02

   Day 2 · Fly to Lukla and trek to Chumoa

   2,743 m

   We catch our early morning flight to Lukla, which is one of the most renowned mountain airstrip in the world. Upon reaching here, we have our lunch and trek our way to Phakding. Further from here, Chumoa, we camp at night.

   2 to 3 hours Camp

3. 03

   Day 3 · Trek to Namche

   3,445 m

   Beginning our ascent to Namche, we walk uphill to Namche viewing the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. Namche being the center is the busy and bustling trading place. A big bazaar is held every Saturday.

   5 to 6 hours Lodge or camp

4. 04

   Day 4 · Trek to Thame

   3,801 m

   Enjoying marvelous view of Kwangde Ri, our trail routes towards the bank of Bhote Koshi River. We cross the river and watch beautiful sights Thamserku and Kusum Kangru mountains. We then walk further to reach Thame, the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa who made the first ascent of Everest with Hillary in 1953.

   5 to 6 hours Lodge or camp

5. 05

   Day 5 · Trek to Khumjung

   3,791 m

   Our trail drops to Khumjung and we pass by many Sherpa villages. In Khumjung, the Sherpa's hospitality is sure to amaze you.

   5 to 6 hours Lodge or camp

6. 06

   Day 6 · Trek to Phortse

   3,847 m

   We descend and walk along the west bank of river to Phortse, another Sherpa village that lies on the lower southern flank of Tawoche.

   5 to 6 hours Lodge or camp

This itinerary is a guideline. Mountain flights and local conditions can change plans; your guide will always adjust for your safety.