A spectacular mountain flight to Lukla, 2800 m and a short walk to our first lodge from the airport. We have light lunch and take a pleasant walk to nearby village called Bom (2860 m). We come across wonderful bird’s eye view of the small Lukla airport and the village. At teatime we return back to the Lodge. Overnight ESL - Lukla

After an early breakfast we start trek from Lukla.We pass by lovely Sherpa settlements, along gentle undulating trails and marvelous scenery of the Dudh Kosi valley, we arrive at the village of Phakding (8700'/2652m). we take a break for lunch, and continue on for approximately three hours to reach Monjo. The sounds of plodding porters with transistor radios stuck to their ears, the cacophonic mix of myriad languages, strange sounding birds, the sight of porters, loads aside, resting outside tea houses, weather-beaten, windblown trekkers winding their way back to Lukla, prayer flag a-flutter, the brightly painted tea houses and the dramatic scenery which are memories to treasure. A warm welcome awaits your arrival at Monjo’s Everest Summit Lodge along with a hot cup of tea and home-made cookies. Visit the monastery in the afternoon.

In order to have acclimatization, Sherpa guide takes you on a day hike to Thakchok Danda 9842'/3000m. From this vantage point the views of Kongde Ri, Thamserku and Numbur Himal are quite stupendous. The total excursion takes about 6 hours. Return to Monjo Lodge.

After five minutes trek from the lodge we enter the Everest National Park, where entry formalities have to be completed. Today we have little tough day of the trek but we proceed slowly, a long steep climb but with several stops to catch our breath, and a slow plod, we make our way steadily upwards. The trail to Namche Bazar is well marked, comfortably broad trails and walking in the cooler part of the morning is easier to breathe and acclimatize. After an easy-paced three hours walk, we arrive at the heart of Khumbu - Namche Bazar, (3450m). From Namche the valley ahead is extremely rugged but beautiful and as one wanders along the forest we might come across small herds of thar. The last half an hour trek to Mende is challenging. This is where the past few days of hiking into shape will be appreciated! However, the awesome views and commanding location of our lodge gives refreshing moment once you reach the lodge.

Half an hour down from the Mende Lodge, the trail connects with the old Tibetan trading trail. The path is well formed, wide and easy trek until we reach village of Thame which is very original in many aspects and perhaps one of the prettiest villages in the Khumbu. We come across schattered houses, stone-fenced fields and a backdrop of massive snow and icy summits. We Visit the Thame monastery, one of the oldest in the region. We come across the House of Sherpa Tenzing Norgay'where he lived with his first wife, Thame is, in fact, home to two of Nepal's most famous mountaineers: Ang Rita Sherpa who summitted Everest ten times and Apa Sherpa.

Today we leave Mande and trek towards Tashinga, the trail leads to the village of Tesho and Khumjung (3770 m). The path leads gently up the shallow valley and into Khumjung. We pass by the education center of Khumbu. If time favor us we visit the Khumjung monastery and Kunde hospital. And take the high trail above Namche Bazar, we pass by Syangboche airport and trek north east. The valley ahead is extremely rugged but beautiful and as one wanders along the forest track, we might come across small herds of thar on the way.

We continue on and climb to the village of Tengboche (12,683'), the cultural and religious center of the Khumbu. The jagged peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega stand to our south, as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam are visible to the north. The Monastery at Tengboche is one of the most well known in the world as the Rinpoche is revered throughout the Buddhist community and has authored a number of books and essays. In the past our groups have had an audience with the Rinpoche and received his blessing. This is often a moving and intense experience. Views from this locale (one of the finest on earth), include Kwangde 20,293' , Tawachee 21,457', Nuptse 25,843', Lhotse 27,883', Everest 29,021', Ama Dablam 22,487', Kantega 22,235', Thamserku 21,674'. Overnight Tengboche Monastery.

Mani Rimdu Festival is a festival of colour and noise that takes place in this most spectacular of settings. Various dances performed by the monks of Chiwong and Tengboche monasteries depict the victory of Buddhism over the ancient 'Bon' religion. Unchanged for centuries this is the annual full moon festival at the Tengboche Monastery. The dances performed represent Buddhist destruction of all the pagan gods that live in the Himalayas. The monks with the mask represent the old ghosts that were exorcised. The festival lasts for three days and is well attended by the Sherpa people who often trek for many days to witness this important event. Tengboche Mani Rimdu starts on the full moon of October. Overnight. Tengboche Monastery Note: On day 9 and 10, the Tengboche Monastery Lodge is of basic nature. Here the rooms are on twin sharing basis, no attached bathrooms and very minimal facilities.

Attend the last day of the festival by receiving wang (blessing) from the Rinpoche of the Monastery. Retrace back to Tashinga.