Known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet, Mt. Everest, the highest point on the planet, captures our imagination like few other places. Trekking in Nepal's Everest region is very popular and has a lot to offer, from the interesting inhabitants – the Sherpas – and their fascinating Buddhist culture to Himalayan giants including five of the world's ten highest peaks.
Day 1: Fly to Lukla. Trek up to Phakding (2,611m) – 5 hours.
Day 2: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m).
Day 3: Trek Namche Bazaar to Thame (3,801m).
Day 4: Trek Thame to Khumjung (3,801m).
Day 5: Trek Khumjung to Tangboche (3,863m).
Day 6: Trek Tangboche to Digboche (4,334m).
Day 7: Layover at Dingboche (4,412m).
Day 8: Trek Digboche to Lobuche (4,390m).
Day 9: Layover at Lobuche (4,390m).
Day10: Trek Lobuche to Phortse (3,847m).
Day11: Trek Khunde to Khumjung (3,791m).
Day12: Trek Monjo to Jorsale (2,800m)
Day13: Trek Jorsale to Lukla (2,904m).
Day14: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.