Phunjo's Everest Base Camp

After landing in Kathmandu, a JrnyOn representative will transfer you to your hotel. If time allows, an orientation tour will be arranged in the afternoon. Meet your Jrny Maestro Phunjo Lama and hear her awe-inspiring stories from mountaineering expeditions all over the world.

Meals: Dinner

Start the day with an early breakfast at the hotel before flying from Kathmandu to Lukla on a fixed-wing flight. Enjoy a scenic journey over the stunning mountains, ending with a dramatic landing at one of the world's most beautiful air routes. Upon arrival, meet the crew, and after packing, begin the trek through Lukla village, heading to Monjo for an overnight stay. Lunch will be either en route or upon arrival at the lodge. The trek lasts approximately 5 hours. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at a local lodge.

Altitude: Lukla: 9,370 ft / 2,856 m
Monjo: 9,300 ft / 2,835 m

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

Start your day bright and early with Phunjo and your co-travellers. Embark on a trek to Namche, which takes around 4 hours, ascending to 3,440 m. After crossing high suspension bridges and entering Sagarmatha National Park, you’ll reach Namche, the largest town in the Khumbu region, where a bustling Saturday bazaar offers local crafts and produce.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Spend a day acclimatising in Namche, bonding with your co-travellers and enjoying stunning mountain views. Join Phunjo for a hike to the Everest View Hotel for panoramic vistas or visit the Sherpa Museum to explore local culture and history.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, trek towards Pangboche, passing trains of yaks, dzos, and porters along the way. Descend to the Dudh Kosi River, then stop for tea at Phunki Tanga before the steep climb through shaded pine forests to the Tengboche Monastery, rebuilt by the Sir Edmund Hillary Trust. Enjoy lunch with views of Everest, then continue on to Pangboche for an overnight stay at a local lodge.

Trek duration: 7 hours approx.
Altitude: 3,985 m- 13,075ft.
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

This morning, take an optional excursion with Phunjo to Ama Dablam Base Camp, beginning with a suspension bridge crossing over the Imja River. After a gradual ascent to Lhabarma, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of peaks like Ama Dablam, Kantega, and Thamserku. Ama Dablam Base Camp, at 4,575m, sits on an open yak pasture beneath the mountain’s west face.

Altitude: Ama Dablam Base Camp - 15,000 ft. / 4,575 m
Trek duration: approx. 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

The trail ascends gradually above the Imjatse River to the main Stupa, then levels off as you enter the Imjatse Valley with stunning views of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Island Peak. Dingboche, a key town in the Chhukung Valley, features beautiful fields enclosed by stone walls to protect crops from winds and animals. Spend the night at a local lodge in Dingboche.

Altitude: 4410 m/ 14,470 ft.
Trek duration: 3 hours approx.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast at the lodge, today's journey heads north, with a 40-50 minute ascent to a mani-prayer stupa. The trail gently climbs as you leave the grassy valley, offering views of Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam, and to the north, Pokalde, Kongma-tse, and the great wall of Nuptse. After about two hours, the trail from Pheriche joins near Dugla, just before a small wooden bridge over the Khumbu Glacier river. Stop at Dugla for lunch, then continue up a steep hill for an hour. At the top, pause to take in the panoramic views of Mt. Pumori and other Everest peaks. You may feel the effects of high altitude. A two-hour trek brings you to Lobuche, sheltered from the wind. The trek lasts approximately 5 hours. Lunch will be en route or at the lodge, with dinner and an overnight stay at a local lodge.

Altitude: 4,940 m / 16,207 ft.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

Today marks the highlight of your journey—reaching Everest Base Camp. Begin by trekking up the valley along a rocky moraine path with views of icy-glacial ponds and icebergs of the Khumbu Glacier. A short descent after the rocky dunes leads to Gorakshep, below Kala Patthar and Mt. Pumori, once the original Everest Base Camp. The trek to the current base camp follows the Khumbu Glacier, showcasing impressive 50-foot ice seracs unique to the region.

Everest Base Camp is not a fixed location, as different expeditions choose various sites for their staging area. While it doesn’t provide a direct view of Everest, the sense of achievement is thrilling. After enjoying the moment, retrace your steps to Gorakshep for a well-deserved rest.

Altitude: 5,160 m / 16,942 ft.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast at the lodge, an early morning trek to Kalapathar from Gorakshep takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. The walk is gradual until you reach a rocky spot after an hour, followed by a steep 30-minute climb to Kalapathar at 5,288 m. From the top, the views are beyond imagination, with Everest seeming almost within reach, framed by Mt. Nuptse, Lho-La, and Lhotse. After taking in the stunning sights, descend for an hour back to Gorakshep, then continue to Pheriche for the night. The trek lasts approximately 7 hours. Lunch will be en route or at the lodge, with dinner and overnight at a local lodge.

Altitude: 5,160 m / 16,942 ft.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

The trek from Pheriche to Kyangoma descends through vibrant rhododendron forests and pastures, offering stunning views of peaks like Lhotse and Nuptse. Passing through Dingboche with its terraced fields, the trail has gentle ups and downs, crossing rivers and forests until reaching the peaceful Kyangoma. Overnight at a local lodge.

Altitude: Pheriche (4,371 m) to Kyangoma (3,700 m)
Trek duration: approx. 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

The trek from Kyangoma to Phakding descends over 1,000 meters through lush forests and Sherpa villages, following the Dudh Koshi River with its colorful prayer flags and mani stones. Arriving in the peaceful village of Phakding (2,610 m), enjoy cosy lodges and the beautiful Khumbu scenery. Overnight at a local lodge

Altitude: Kyangoma (3,700 m) to Phakding (2,610 m)
Trek duration: approx. 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast at the lodge, today’s trek follows the Dudh Kosi River, passing through Jorsale and Chourikharka. The trail features a mix of ups, downs, and flat sections as we ascend towards Lukla. The trek lasts approximately 7 hours, with lunch either en route or after reaching the lodge. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at a local lodge.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast at the lodge, take a flight to Kathmandu by fixed-wing aircraft. Please note that flights from Lukla to Kathmandu may be diverted to Manthali Airport in Ramechap. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, enjoy lunch at the hotel, followed by dinner at the hotel. Overnight accommodation will be at the Nepali Ghar Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner

This day marks the end of your adventure. You will be transferred to the Kathmandu Airport for your flight back home.