Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from the company meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Later in the evening, there's a chance to connect with the other tour participants and trek members before things get started.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport pickup by private car, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Day 2
Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, you'll check out Kathmandu's four UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout the day. Start at Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu site along the Bagmati River, then move to Boudhanath Stupa, a major Buddhist pilgrimage destination with its massive white stupa. Next comes Kathmandu Durbar Square with the ancient royal palace complex, pagodas, temples, and the Living Goddess courtyard. Finally, head to Swayambhunath, also called the Monkey Temple, perched on a hilltop overlooking the valley with 350+ steps to climb and great views from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pashupatinath Temple
- Guided tour of Boudhanath Stupa
- Guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Guided tour of Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
Optional Activities
- Climb 350+ steps from Bhagwan pau (God Feet) to Swayambhunath stupa
- View the Living Goddess at Kumari Chowk window (afternoon)
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Kumari Chowk Swayambhunath - Day 3
Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar
After breakfast, the drive to Dhap Bazaar takes about 7 to 8 hours. You'll pass through some nice scenery with deep valleys and dense Rhododendron forests along the way. You'll stay overnight in Dhap Bazaar once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4
Sigane - Jhapre
Starting early, you'll trek on a scenic dirt road that goes through Sigane village. The Rhododendron forest opens up occasionally to show views of Mt. Everest and Numbur Himal. After walking around the village and visiting the local monastery, you'll continue trekking for 4 to 5 hours total before reaching Jhapre for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Sigane village on dirt road
- Visit local monastery
Landmarks Mount Everest Numbur Himal - Day 5
Jhapre to Pikey Peak Base Camp
The morning brings views of the Himalayas from where you start trekking toward Pikey Peak base camp. Your trail climbs through Rhododendron forest and reaches the yak pasture, then crosses a long Mane wall as you keep climbing. Once at base camp, you can visit the Yak Cheese factory and take in the views of the snow peaks surrounding you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Rhododendron forest to Yak pasture
- Cross Mane wall
- Visit Yak Cheese factory
Landmarks Pikey Peak - Day 6
Pikey Peak to Junbesi
Early morning brings an uphill walk that takes roughly an hour to reach Pikey Peak summit at 4068m/13,345 feet. The sunrise from up there shows off Mt. Everest, Number Chuli, Thamserku, Khangtega, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Langtang, Gaurishankar, and Kanchenjunga across the range. After that, you'll trek downhill toward Junbesi, which takes about 6 hours, and stay there overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Pikey Peak summit (4068m)
- Sunrise viewpoint at Pikey Peak
Landmarks Pikey Peak Mount Everest Kanchenjunga - Day 7
Junbesi to Benighat
Trekking from Junbesi, the trail descends along the Junbesi River and crosses a suspension bridge to get to Benighat at the river confluence. This day offers scenic views with some chances to interact with local communities along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Junbesi River
- Cross suspension bridge
Landmarks Junbesi River - Day 8
Flight to Kathmandu
You'll fly from Phaplu back to Kathmandu on a scenic flight that takes about 35 minutes, with mountains and valleys visible below. After the transfer to your hotel, the evening includes shopping in Thamel for souvenirs and a farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant that includes a cultural performance.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Scenic flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel
Landmarks Thamel - Day 9
Departure from Kathmandu
A company representative will pick you up about 3 hours before your international flight departs, leaving plenty of time to get through the airport and prepare for your journey home.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport drop by private car, 00:00 - 00:00)
