Day 01: – Arrival in Kathmandu (1400 m/4593 ft), transfer to hotel.
We will meet you at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Where you will have your time to settle in and freshen up after your long flight, you will be invited to visit our office for a briefing about your program. You will have a meeting with your trekking guide and discuss the equipment needed for the trekking, and we will process for the trekking permits. If you arrive at night, we will have the same discussion the next day morning after breakfast.
Day 02: – A full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the capital valley
The very next morning, after breakfast you will be taken for a full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. You can visit the center of pilgrimage Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, very ancient and essentially enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage sites. The biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath might make you feel calm and peace and visit Patan the city of fine arts and Durbar Square is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. On the journey back to the hotel, you can explore the local areas, gullies, and lifestyle. After your dinner, you can perhaps take a stroll through the famous streets like Thamel and Durbarmarg.
Day 03: – Drive to Dhap and trek to Japre (2920m/9580 ft)
After having our breakfast, we will be driving to Dhap from Kathmandu, which takes 8-9 hours to reach Dhap. From Dhap, we will start our trek and enter sign. Following the trail from Sigane for some hours through the under the constructed road, we will then contact to Jare Village (2920m/9580ft). The village provides you with the view of Everest and Numbur Himal. We will be staying there overnight.
Day 04: – Trek from Japre to Pikey Base Camp (3640 m/11,942 ft)
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will climb up to Bhulbhule, where there is a single lodge that provides a great view of Everest ranges. After some hours of walk, we will follow the Trail of Pikey Peak, splitting our trail from Bhulbhule. Then the trail continues to the hillside below Taklung Danda through the forest of rhododendron. Walking for about 2 hours, we will reach our destination. We will rest and spend our night there waiting for the morning to climb the Summit of Pikey for Sunrise view.
Day 05: – Sunrise at Pikey Peak, Trek to Loding (2515 m/8,251 ft)
In the morning, we will follow the trail to the summit with the breathtaking view and prayer flags on the way. You will be amazed will the view from Annapurna to Kanchenjunga if the weather is in your favor. After enjoying our time in Pikey Peak, we will start our trek to Jase Bhanjyang, continuing our trek with some rest in Jase Bhanjyang. We will walk down to lading. We will be staying there overnight.
Day 06: – Trek from Loding to Junbesi, Visit Thubtenchoeling Monastery
After breakfast, we will descend to Junbesi. We will be heading to Junbesi, taking the trail of old-growth forest to Traktor which is short and meets the Everest Base Camp Trail from Jiri. From Traktor, we will walk for some hours and reach Junbesiwhich is the traditional village of Sherpas. We will be watching the Buddhist monasteries along with the Sherpa culture and architecture, spending the rest of our day there.
Day 07: – Trek from Junbesi to Taksindu (2960 m/9711 ft)
Early in the morning, we will prepare ourselves for the trek. Having our breakfast, we will head towards Salung crossing the river and climbing the forest with the view of Mt Everest, Chamlung and Makalu. Continuing, we will reach to Ringmo. Ringmo is famous for Apple. After, we will make our way towards and reach Taksindu La where we will spend the rest of the day.
Day 08: – Trek from Taksindu to Phaplu, Visit Chiwong Monastery
Today we will Trek back to Phaplu visiting Chiwong Monastery. The monastery is famous for celebrations of the Mani Rimdu festival in autumn. We will then get back to Phaplu and rest for the day.
Day 09: – Flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu
From Phaplu early in the morning, we will head back to Kathmandu with a drive for about 8-9 hours.
Day 10: – Final Departure
Today is free or the last minute. You have a few hours of unique shopping for your relatives. If you have more time, you can do some shopping or sightseeing. We will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home and wish for your Safe journey.
