Active & Adventure

Active Nepal: Everest Region Trek

Begin your adventure with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, gateway to the Everest region.
Trek through Sherpa villages and pine forests toward Namche Bazaar, surrounded by Himalayan peaks.
Acclimatise at Namche, exploring local markets and enjoying breathtaking views of Mount Everest.
Hike through the serene Khumjung Valley and Kunde, framed by sacred Mount Khumbiyale.
Descend to Lukla through picturesque trails before flying back to Kathmandu, completing your Himalayan journey.

Days

55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

ExcellentBased on 5,219 Reviews

55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel

ExcellentBased on 5,219 Reviews

Trip Features

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Off the Beaten Path

Includes lesser-known stops revealing authentic local life and surprises.

Rural Charm

Highlights countryside settings rich in character, culture, and tranquillity.

Active & Adventure

Trips that keep you active while exploring the great outdoors.

Epic Scenery

Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.

Off the Beaten Path

Includes lesser-known stops revealing authentic local life and surprises.

Rural Charm

Highlights countryside settings rich in character, culture, and tranquillity.

Active & Adventure

Trips that keep you active while exploring the great outdoors.

Trip Itinerary

At a Glance

DAY

Kathmandu to Lukla & Phakding

DAY

Phakding to Namche Bazaar

DAY

Exploring Namche Bazaar

DAY

Namche to Thyanboche

DAY

Thyanboche to the Khumjung Valley

DAY

Khumjung to Monjo

DAY

Monjo to Lukla

DAY

Lukla to Kathmandu

DAY

Depart from Kathmandu

Travel Itinerary

Trip Starts

Trip Stop

Trip Ends

Detailed Itinerary

DAY

Kathmandu to Lukla & Phakding

Take the short mountain flight to Lukla (2,860m). Upon arrival meet the trekking crew and start our walk to Phakding. Descend through the rhododendrons forest with views of the valley to our right. Dudh Koshi river approaches as we pass a mani wall and arrive at Ghat. We follow the Dudh Khosi river to Phakding. As we walk through the Sherpa villages, we notice an impressive display of faith in Buddhism and cultural practices associated with it as prayer stones dot the landscape and prayer flags flap in the wind. Overnight at a local lodge.

Multi Day Tour

Fly Kathmandu - Lukla and trek to Phakding

DAY

Phakding to Namche Bazaar

After breakfast, we start our walk to Namche. The walk is pleasant with few short uphill and downhill with multiple crossings over Dudh Koshi River and magnificent view of Mt. Thamserku (6,608 m) from the Benkar village. We cross more bridges and reach entrance of Sagarmatha National Park at Monjo, where our trekking permits are checked in order to keep record of trekkers and local trekking staffs as well. A descend and a gradual walk brings us to Jorsale, the last village until Namche Bazaar. The walk is enjoyable through the river bed and we reach Hillary Suspension Bridge. Now, as we climb up hill towards Namche Bazzar, closer and magnificent sight of Kwangde Peak, Kusum Kangaru, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Tawache, and many other fabulous mountains will be viewed closely. We stop at Chautara to admire the view. Finally, we reach the colorful village of Namche Bazzar, the main gateway of Khumbu region. Overnight at a local lodge.

Multi Day Tour

Trek Phakding - Namche

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

DAY

Exploring Namche Bazaar

After breakfast, turning away from the main Everest trail we head out past Namche's gompa to join a high alpine trail contouring Nepali flat style along and gently up through pine forest and meadows to the hamlet of Thamo. This trail forms part of the entry route to Tibet, which passes near the 8,012-metre peak of Cho Oyu, first climbed in 1954. It is also the historical route that the Sherpa's migrated from eastern Tibet 800 years ago. Thamo is also the home Ang Rita Sherpa, who holds the record for scaling Mt Everest ten times without oxygen. After lunch at Thamo, we retrace our step back to Namche. Overnight at a local lodge.

Multi Day Tour

In Namche - Acclimatization Day

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

DAY

Namche to Thyanboche

Today you will trek from Namche which follows above the DhudhKoshi River and slightly goes down to PhungiTenga small town on the side of River. Then continue to the Tengboche, most popular and beautiful place for its beautiful monastery and local culture and to Deboche. Overnight at a local lodge.

Multi Day Tour

Trek Namche - Tengboche and overnight at Deboche

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

DAY

Thyanboche to the Khumjung Valley

After breakfast, we will start our trek today with half an hour uphill to Tengboche and from there an hour downhill to Phungni thangna. From here approx two hours up hill to Kyangjuma and lastly another one hour gradual uphill to reach Khumjung. Overnight at a local lodge.

Multi Day Tour

Trek to Khumjung

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

DAY

Khumjung to Monjo

After breakfast, we will start our trek with approx 30 minutes uphill to Shyangboche and after that approx 3 hours downhill to Jhorsale and another unsulating walk of approx 30 minutes till Monjo. Overnight at a local lodge.

Multi Day Tour

Trek to Monjo

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

DAY

Monjo to Lukla

The trail today passes through a lot of villages. You begin by going down to Phakding and then, after more down, you eventually start climbing up the final rather steep section before reaching Lukla. Overnight at a local lodge.

Multi Day Tour

Trek to Lukla

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

DAY

Lukla to Kathmandu

In the morning, you'll hop a brief flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. You'll transfer to your hotel upon landing for some much-needed solo rest and reflection after your trek conquering the Himalayas. Upon arriving in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel and rest of the day will be free for leisure.

Multi Day Tour

Fly back to Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

Your Accommodation

Hotel Barahi Kathmandu

Nestled on the vibrant cross-road that houses Kathmandu’s most iconic landmarks including the Narayanhiti Palace and the Garden of Dreams, Hotel Barahi Kathmandu is an oasis featuring chic post-modern European design and front-row views of the sprawling city. Check-in for a restful stay, for a glimpse of Kathmandu’s incredible history, and for the unparalleled view of the valley.

Show on Map

DAY

Depart from Kathmandu

Enjoy time at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight.

Multi Day Tour

Depart Kathmandu

Meal

Breakfast

What to Expect

Explore what moves you.

Sagarmatha National Park

Everest Base Camp

Hiker jumps on a rock near Everest in Nepal

Mt. Everest, Nepal

Know when to go.

Place

Conditions

Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall

KathmanduLight Rain

30°C / 86°F

84mm / 3.3"

Weather data is based on monthly averages.

Popularity rating

ExcellentBased on 5,219 Reviews

Verified

The booking processs was really easy. Katie was very communicative and was very responsive. Every change we asked for, she quickly replied. The room arrangements had a small hiccupp but Katie fixed it within minutes! All the excursions were a blast and well planned. The trip was a bucket list trip and was everything we hoped for. Alison M

Verified

Allan Birkett at Goway has been an absolute godsend! Over the past year, he has helped me plan numerous vacations—especially honeymoons—and has been an incredible partner every step of the way. He is always quick to respond, patient with my clients' frequent changes, and goes above and beyond to help whenever an issue comes up. His knowledge, professionalism, and dedication make my job as a travel advisor so much easier. I truly appreciate everything Allan does and highly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional service. Thank you, Allan, for always being thereBrooke Echols

Verified

Our 2-week trip to Normandy, Switzerland and Italy after we disembarked from the Queen Mary 2 in Southampton in mid-May was superb. Michael Keon did an amazing job of putting together highlights for us to see and visit with the short time we had. All the train reservations, private and small group tours and transportations were very well coordinated, on time, and usually exceeded our expectations. Drivers were courteous and knowledgeable. Mike did a wonderful job getting everything coordinated, in spite of our almost “last minute” booking. I booked a month-long trip through GOWAY back in 1989 for Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, and they were superb then. So I tried them again, and found the entire organization to be even better. Mike was quick to respond to any questions that came up regarding booksings and times, regardless of the 6-hour time difference. Just superb! Although we had a nasty experience in Milan, GOWAY was very responsive and saw to our requests and our needs. Again, Michael Keon is the person who coordinated our travel. I will ask for Mike when I travel again with GOWAY. I recommend GOWAY highly. PJ Wheeler

Verified

A BIG THANK YOU to Goway Travel, Brooke Theron and all of the partners onsite. Our trip to Africa was incredible, memories that will last forever. Everything planned and more went perfectly. The guides, the excursions, the accommodations, everything, was just spectacular. Fortunately, everything ran on time, no delays, no problems. Thank you again!! Linda Irias

Verified

I have been blessed to have an amazing rep, Farooq Qaisar! He has helped me find the best spots for my clients to experience and when I am looking for something and just can't figure it out, he is able to put together something better than I was thinking. He my go-to and I am thankful for all his help over the years!Sherri

Verified

Goway helped plan our two week trip to Peru and they (Virginia in particular) did a great job. The on-site logistics with Condor Travel went very smoothly, and the trip exceeded our expectations overall. They proactively suggested changes to our initial itinerary which were welcomed. I would recommend them and would work with them again in the future.Kate O'Neill

Verified

We entrusted Goway with every detail of our trip from start to finish and they came through for us superbly! Every single detail was smooth sailing. It was a joy to plan our travels with Goway!! We had an amazing trip of a lifetime! E&D

Verified

I recently went on an African Safari with my brother-in-law and sister and another couple who I knew. The entire experience was absolutely unbelievable. The complete details were flawlessly coordinated from the transfers to the breathtaking lodges. Our guides Peter showed us Kenya and Maulid Tanzania were very knowledgeable and very sharp eyes for finding the animals. We were able to see the animals up close, learn a lot about the people, birds , vegetation etc. We had several sundowners in the bush really added to a magical experience with beautiful sunsets. I would highly recommend Goway to all my friends, they will not be disappointed. Thank you to Bijal for the excellent African Safari that you put together for us. You were wonderful.Nancy Hay

Verified

We enjoyed our trip very much. I was very pleased by the hotel, tours, and itinerary selections that Alice Teramoto made for us. It was all well organized and easy to follow. Thank you very much for helping us have a great experience in Peru.IN

Verified

Everything was planned perfectly. The excursions were so small and personal. Ask for Mark! I have already planned another trip back to the Oregon wine country with Mark. Claire