A suggested planning framework. Exact transport, accommodation, permits, weather, opening hours and bookable inventory should be checked through TPSNepal and relevant authorities.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Begin the classic Khumbu trail.
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Climb through Sagarmatha National Park.
Day 3: Acclimatization
Acclimatization walk and Sherpa cultural orientation.
Day 4: Trek to Tengboche
Continue toward the high Khumbu.
Day 5: Trek to Dingboche
Gain altitude gradually.
Day 6: Acclimatization
High-altitude acclimatization day.
Day 7: Trek to Lobuche
Approach Everest Base Camp corridor.
Day 8: Everest Base Camp
Reach Everest Base Camp and return to Gorak Shep.
Day 9: Kala Patthar and descent
Optional early viewpoint and descent.
Day 10: Trek to Namche
Continue descent.
Day 11: Trek to Lukla
Complete trekking route.
Day 12: Weather buffer
Operational buffer for mountain flights.
Day 13: Kathmandu recovery day
Rest and flexible sightseeing.
Day 14: Departure
Departure.