Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where your Adventure Himalayan guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Once you settle in, the guide walks you through what to expect on the trek and answers any questions. You'll spend the night in Kathmandu.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhtribhuvan international airport, kathmandu )
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kailash Kutee and samsara Boutique Hotel ), Hotel (Samsara Boutique Hotel)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This is your free day in Kathmandu to do as you like. If you're interested, check out the UNESCO sites like Pashupatinath temple, the Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath, Swayambhunath (known as the Monkey Temple), and Patan with its fine arts. Later in the afternoon, you'll meet your trekking guide to go over gear and make sure everything's ready. Overnight in Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Pre-trip meeting with trekking guide to check equipment and preparations
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath stupa, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), and Patan
Landmarks Pashupatinath Boudhanath Swayambhunath Patan 
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Bhadrapur - Taplejung
An early flight takes you from Kathmandu to Taplejung or Bhadrapur (about 40 minutes), then you drive to Taplejung. From there, you start trekking to Lali Kharak. You'll stay at a guest house for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Hotel mewakhola)
Included Activities
- Trek from Taplejung to Lali Kharak
- Day 4
Taplejung to Khesewa
The trail goes up to a ridge, then drops steeply through Shimu to a suspension bridge over the Phawa Khola where there's a swimming spot. You'll reach the Limbu village of Kunjari at 1700 meters and continue through wheat fields to a Gurung settlement at a 2240-meter pass. This is where you get your first look at Kanchenjunga. After entering the Kabeli Valley, you finish at Khesewa village. Overnight in a guest house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge
Included Activities
- Trek from Taplejung to Khesewa
Landmarks Kanchenjunga - Day 5
Khesewa to Phumpe Danda
Trekking continues through the Kabeli Valley past waterfalls. You'll descend steeply through rice terraces into a side canyon, cross the Khaksewa Khola on a long suspension bridge at 1540 meters, then climb back up to Mamanke. This Limbu village has tea shops and a school. You'll stay at a tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge
Included Activities
- Trek from Khesewa to Phumpe Danda through Kabeli Valley
- Day 6
Phumpe Danda to Yamphudin
Start by crossing the Tenguwa Khola stream by hopping stone to stone, then climb steeply to a ridge marked with a chhorten and prayer flags. From there, descend to the Kabeli Khola, navigating over boulders and tree roots as you head upstream. A gentle climb takes you to Yamphudin, a mixed settlement of Sherpas, Limbus, Rais, and Gurungs. Stay at a tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge
Included Activities
- Trek from Phumpe Danda to Yamphudin
- Day 7
Yamphudin to Lase Danda
After crossing the Amji Khola river, the trail heads uphill through corn and barley fields toward Dhupi Banjyang, a pass at 2540 meters. You'll descend through ferns and big trees, then reach the Amji Khola river. Overnight at a guest house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Yamphudin to Lase Danda
- Day 8
Lase Danda to Tseram
A steep climb through bamboo forests gets you to Chitre at 2920 meters. The going becomes easier as you pass through pine and rhododendron forests to a pond at Lamite Bhanjyang (3410 meters). Then steep switchbacks take you downhill through damp forests with orchids, crossing streams and herder areas. You'll follow the wild river upstream to Torontan, then on to Tseram for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge
Included Activities
- Trek from Lase Danda to Tseram
- Day 9
Tseram to Ramche
You'll walk along a rocky path by the stream to mani walls carved with Buddhist prayers. The peaks Rathong (6678 meters) and Kabru Dome (6700 meters) stand out at the valley head. Climbing along the Yalung Glacier moraine brings you to where the valley opens at Yalung (4260 meters), then to a big meadow at Ramche. Rathong dominates the view, and blue sheep herds graze on the cliffs above the campsite.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge
Included Activities
- Trek from Tseram to Ramche
Landmarks Rathong Kabru Dome Yalung Glacier - Day 10
Ramche to Lamite Bhanjyang
Following the Simbua Khola back, you'll reach a campsite at Lamite Bhanjyang where there's a pond at 3410 meters. It's a nice spot though water can sometimes be hard to find. You'll stay at the campsite.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge
Included Activities
- Trek from Ramche to Lamite Bhanjyang
- Day 11
Lamite Bhanjyang to Yamphudin
Walking along the Simbua Khola through dense jungle, you'll see evidence of a landslide. The trail climbs to Lamite Bhanjyang then drops to Yamphudin, crossing a small river. This mixed community of Sherpas, Limbus, Rais, and Gurungs has corn and rice fields, a school, and shops with limited supplies. Overnight in Yamphudin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge
Included Activities
- Trek from Lamite Bhanjyang to Yamphudin
- Day 12
Yamphudin to Ilam Bazaar
After breakfast, a jeep takes you from Yamphudin to Ilam Bazaar through nice scenery with welcoming people along the way. You'll stay at a guest house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Day 13
Ilam Bazaar to Bhadrapur - Kathmandu
A short scenic flight brings you back to Kathmandu, landing in early afternoon. Spend the rest of the day walking around the city. That evening, there's a farewell dinner with Nepali cultural dance. Overnight in a hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory farewell dinner with Nepali cultural dance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Kailash Kutee )
Included Activities
- Celebratory dinner with Nepali cultural dance
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu in the early afternoon
- Day 14
Kathmandu
Your trek ends here. Adventure Himalayan will arrange your transport to the airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhtribhuvan international airport, kathmandu )
