Day 1 (Sat)
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Explore Bodhnath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Afternoon free to explore Kathmandu.
Days 3-4
Fly to Lukla and commence trek. Continue to Namche Bazaar.
Day 5
Acclimatisation day. Optional hike to Thami.
Days 6-8
Proceed up Gokyo Valley and enjoy views of the massive Cho Oyu.
Days 9-10
Pass the terminal moraines of Ngozumpa Glacier and the first three Gokyo Lakes to Gokyo. Climb Gokyo Ri (5181m). Trek to Machhermo.
Days 11-12
Retrace steps down valley to main Everest trail and then climb to Dingboche.
Day 13
Walk through stark alpine scenery, then steep final ascent to Lobuje.
Day 14
Walk to overnight stay at Gorek Shep. Afternoon visit to Everest Base Camp.
Day 15
Ascend Kala Patar (5545m) for views across Khumbu Glacier to Everest. Descend to Pheriche.
Days 16-19
Commence return trek to Lukla. Fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 20
Trip ends in Kathmandu this morning (Thu).