Tengboche Monastery Trek – 10 days

The flight into Kathmandu Valley is breathtaking with a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the valley below. A representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and drive you to your accommodation.

Tour the world heritage sites of Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Bouddhanath Stupa. The Durbar Square provides insight into the perceptions of ancient royals. For all Hindus, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites. The Monkey Temple is also known as Swayambhunath, and the Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the world's biggest stupas. Later in the evening meet up with your trekking guide and prepare for your trek.

Duration: 35 minutes flight, 3-4 hours (8 km) trek You'll fly to Lukla today. An exciting flight to Lukla, a picturesque mountaintop Sherpa settlement, starts your Everest adventure, meets the rest of the team after you get in Lukla, sorts through your possessions, pack your belongings, and head out on your adventure. Descend towards the Dudh Koshi River through Chauri Kharka settlement. Phakding (2,610m), a small Sherpa settlement hidden in the lush Dudh Koshi Valley, is reached through a picturesque path that follows the river's bank. On the way, you'll see Khumbila, a holy peak worshipped by the Sherpas. No one is permitted to climb on this sacred mountain, making it one of the few unclimbed summits in the Khumbu area. If you're not too fatigued, take a stroll through the town and interact with the inhabitants, or swing by one of the cafés for a hot beverage.

Walking Distance: 6-7 hours (10.5 km) trek Set out for Namche Bazaar, also renowned as Nepal's "Sherpa capital." The trail passes the Dudh Koshi, a milky glacial river up to Monjo, walk across a suspension bridge, and through a mesmerizing pine forest, you'll cross numerous suspension bridges, including the well-known Hillary Suspension Bridge! Arrange your permits for inspection before you approach the Sagarmatha National Park entrance. Trek down alongside the Dudh Koshi River to Jorsale. After some rest, it's a tough climb uphill to Namche Bazaar, the Everest Region's economic powerhouse, brace yourself as you catch your first glimpse of Mount Everest in all its grandeur from Tope Danda.

Walking Distance: 4-5 hours (6 km) trek Enjoy an entire day at Namche Bazaar. This is your first day of acclimatization, as you ascend, your body must acclimate to the thinner air at greater elevations. The village has various vantage points for an acclimatization hike. An early morning hike at any vantage point will provide you with a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. The sun's rays illuminate the snow-covered peaks of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and Lhotse. Explore the Sherpa Culture Museum to learn about Sherpa culture and customs. An upward hike from Shyangboche Airport to Everest View Hotel provides an excellent acclimatization hike while offering close-up views of Mount Everest, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam. You could hike to Khumjung and Kunde settlements if you want to or visit Sir Edmund Hillary's school, first in the Everest Region at Khumjung. Khumjung Monastery, which is almost 400 years old, has what is said to be the scalp of Yeti, the abominable snowman.

Take the dust trail that begins with an elevation after breakfast, the trail eventually becomes more straight, you'll have to climb up and down stone stairs along the way. The mesmerizing vistas of Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse, and Mt. Everest can be seen again and, this time from a closer distance, the path finally leads through dense woodland on rocky terrain, you'll cross the Phunki Tenga River on a suspension bridge from here the road turns zig-zag as the path increases in height. Tengboche hamlet, located at the intersection of the Dudh Koshi and Imja Khola rivers, will be reached in a short time, locals recognize it as the birthplace of Tenzing Norgay, the first person to ascend Mt. Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary. The area is largely populated by Buddhist Sherpas. As soon as you arrive in the village, check into your tea house. The main adventure of this trip will take you to the Tengboche Monastery, which is located at an elevation of 3,860m/12,661ft. The Tengboche Monastery, also known as Dawa Choling Gompa, is well-known among locals, it is the largest monastery in Nepal's whole Khumbu area. It was built in the 1916s and is currently part of the Sagarmatha National Park's Sacred Sites Trail project. The monastery is well-known among travelers since it is located on the most classic Everest trek. The monastery was damaged by a big earthquake in 1934 and a fire in 1989, but it was rebuilt. The magnificent old scriptures, sculptures, artwork, and wood carvings can all be explored. Enter the main structure, which has a large Shakyamuni Buddha statue and a prayer hall. The structures are surrounded by mani walls. If you walk between October and November, you will be able to see the Mani Rimdu festival, which is held in the monastery's courtyard. Absorb in the monks' practices while interacting with the inhabitants who have arrived from various villages for the Tengboche Monastery festival, exploring the monastery will provide you tranquility and enlighten you about the Sherpa culture, return to your tea house after your brief cultural tour.

Bid farewell to Tengboche village. Since the weather in Tengboche can be unpredictable during the day, start your trek after breakfast, after descending to the Imjatse River, climb steeply for nearly an hour to reach Sanasa.The twisting trail leads to Namche Bazaar from there, continuing along the steep trek towards a beautiful green forest, looking back at the settlement and Mt. Everest in the distance. There's a possibility you'll see musk deer, Himalayan Tahr, or perhaps the endangered red panda. Tourists have often mentioned remarkable encounters with Blood Pheasant and Impeyan Pheasant. The trail then descends steeply to the Dudh Koshi River, to get to Jorsale, cross the river on a suspension bridge, the Sagarmatha National Park's buffer zone, continue walking south to Monjo Village. Monjo is a small village primarily known for being the national park's checkpoint or entrance gate, this neighborhood has a lot of guesthouses and tea houses, stone homes with tin roofs, and wooden windows.

After breakfast, say your goodbyes to the charming inhabitants and begin your journey down the Dudh Koshi River route, the initial stage of the trek to Benkar involves a downhill. After that, you'll cross a suspension bridge and go to Ghat for lunch, continue your journey towards Phakding village from there, until you reach Chablung village. After passing through a dense forest of birch and juniper, you will arrive at the Pasang Lhamu Memorial gate, You'll arrive in the village of Lukla. Leave your backpack at your tea shop and go out into the streets to interact with the inhabitants. In terms of exploration, the little community has a lot to offer, there are several shops in the neighborhood where you may pick up souvenirs. The folks here are warm and courteous so you may spend your last night in the Khumbu area with the locals and our staff by enjoying some locally brewed drinks.

Duration: 35 minutes flight The picturesque flight from Lukla to Kathmandu seems like a delight, you'll be driven to your accommodation once you arrive at Kathmandu. Go shopping for souvenirs or take a break. A special goodbye dinner will be served in the evening to mark the end of your adventure.

Our staff will drop you off at the airport, you bid farewell to your newfound friends as well as Nepal. Note: All of the above-mentioned trekking hours and distances are estimations and should only be used as a general guideline.