After breakfast, our guide will take you to the Swayambhunath Temple. Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, is a revered and historic Buddhist stupa atop a hill in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. It represents Buddhism and Hinduism. The sound of revolving prayer wheels, burning incense, and waving colorful prayer flags in the breeze will welcome you as you ascend the hill. When you reach the summit, you’ll be drawn to the enormous stupa with eyes painted in each cardinal direction. From the pinnacle of Syambhunath stupa, you will get to witness the stunning view of the Kathmandu Valley.

Spending a few hours exploring and discovering this stupa’s beauty, we drive to our next attraction of today, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Basantapur Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka, is an astonishing attraction with history, culture, and beautifully built architecture tucked away in the middle of Nepal’s capital city. It draws tourists from all over the world. As you enter, you can witness the Kumari Ghar (the Temple of the Living Goddess) standing in the middle of the square. Also, you can visit the 17th-century royal Palace that now functions as a museum. Travelers to Nepal should make time to view Kathmandu Durbar Square, as it is the most culturally and religiously diverse region in Nepal, and witness the monuments, art, architecture, culture, and many idols that showcase the talents of several artists and craftspeople spanning several centuries.

Later in the evening, you will visit the Pashupatinath Temple on the northeastern side of Kathmandu, around 3 km east of the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Pashupatinath Temple, devoted to Lord Pashupatinath (Lord Shiva), is a destination for pilgrims and devotees. Lord Shiva, known as the god of change and destruction, is one of the main gods in Hinduism. The temple is a center of worship for followers of Lord Shiva, drawing pilgrims and visitors from all over the world and the local populace. You can witness the Sandhya Aarati, where oil lamps are lighted, and the pundits chant devotional songs. The soul-stirring music, the captivating glow of the lamps, and the rhythmic clap sound of devotees and visitors create a calm and contemplative ambiance.

After this, we will drop you off at your hotel, where you can have dinner and rest.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and drive you to the airport. We will take a scenic flight to Lukla, which will take about 30 minutes. Once we reach Lukla, we will trek to Phakding.

The journey from Lukla to Phakding, which passes by the charming Chaurikharka village on the left, would take around three hours. The trail then goes via Chheplung (2660m), Thado Koshigaon (2580m), where there is a view of Mt. Kusum Khangkaru (6367m), Nuring (2492m), and ends in Phakding.

The Phakding route provides an opportunity to visit the charming settlement of Phakding and enjoy a gorgeous vista of the neighboring villages and lush farmlands in Nepal’s lower Everest region.

Overnight at Phakding.

After breakfast, we will journey through a breathtaking pine forest to Monjo Village and the Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park via the Hillary Suspension Bridge and the Dudh Koshi River. After passing through Phakding village, take advantage of the first view of Mt. Kongde Ri (6186m) to your right. Following a rather hilly road, we reach Bengkar settlement on the river’s corner and Monjo settlement on its left. Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park, one of Nepal’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, borders the Monju settlement.

We stop at the checkpoint, sign in, and give the officials our paperwork. We continue our hike from there, passing via Jorsalle Village (2740m) and Large Dovan (2830m) and across one of the highest bridges in the Everest region, which crosses the Dudhkosi River. After that, we’ll need an hour to ascend the challenging trek and arrive at Chautara, Everest’s first viewpoint.

We will walk for about an hour and then reach Namche Bazar, the capital of the Sherpa people. This excellent location is significant for trading for the Sherpa people, and visitors may also purchase locally made handicrafts.

Overnight at Namche Bazar.

Take today off to recover from the high-altitude weather. The plan is to hike in high levitation and spend the night in lower levitation. We seize this excellent opportunity to spend the morning at the Everest Photo Gallery and the Sherpa Culture Museum.

Trekking to the Everest View Hotel begins at 3,700 meters above sea level and passes via Syangboche Airport, the world’s highest airport. We continue our trek to the Mt. Everest View Hotel for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde, and much more.

The Sherpa people are well-known for their culture, traditions, and way of life in the Everest region of Nepal. We will explore Khumjung village (3,780m), interact with the locals, and learn about their way of life. Later, we will visit Khumjung High School and interact with the faculty, staff, and students. Also, we will visit the Khumjung Monastery, which depicts Tibetan Buddhism. There, we can discover the enormous statue of Guru Rinpoche and witness the scalp of an old Yeti. Later, we will return to Namche.

Overnight at Namche Bazar.

Today, we will trek to Tengboche (3,860 m). From Namche, we ascend to the hill and descend until we reach Sahanasa. From Sahanasa, we will leave the trail to Gokyo Lake, choose the classic Everest Base Camp trail, and descend until we reach the Dudh Koshi River. We will cross the river through the suspension bridge and ascend for 2-3 hours, taking us to Tengboche.

Tengboche village is named after the oldest and most influential monastery, Tengboche Monastery. This monastery is believed to have a strong connection with the Rongbuk Monastery of Tibet. Also, Tengboche offers breathtaking views of various snow-capped mountains, such as Mt. Everest (8,848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6608m), Lhotse (8618m), and others. If you are lucky enough to be here during festival time, you could be part of the festival doing dancing, eating, and much more.

Overnight at Tengboche.

After breakfast, we will descend towards Debuche. Then, we will cross the suspension bridge of the Imja River. From there, we will ascend to reach Pangboche. Continuing our walk, we will see the breathtaking view of Island Peak. We will then follow the Lobuche River and ascend through steep routes to reach Dingboche.

Overnight at Dingboche.

Today, we will walk in the east direction, following the rocky trails and passing through the stone-walled meadows. Continuing our journey, we will reach Bibre. Bibre is a camping spot for yak herders. We will get a breathtaking view of Mt. Lhotse and Island Peak on the route. In around 30-45 minutes, we will reach Chukung.

Overnight at Chukung.

Once we had a decent breakfast, we trekked toward the Island Peak base camp. We don’t need to trek today; we can rest for the day here in Chukung, but our acclimatization will be at the Island Peak base camp.

We will be camping for the next 2-3 days from today. We will ascend north, follow the river trail through rocky trails, and reach Island Peak. Once we reach there, we will set up our camps and enjoy the chilling waves and breathtaking views around us.

Overnight at Island Peak Base Camp.

Today is the day we acclimatize before climbing the Island Peak. This acclimatization will help us to adjust to the thin air and boost our physical strength. After having a decent breakfast in the chilling atmosphere, our sherpa guides will train you with climbing techniques like ice axes, crampons, etc.

Although no prerequisite training experience is needed for the Island Peak expedition, past climbing experiences will surely boost confidence and raise the odds of reaching the summit.

Overnight at Island Peak Base Camp.

Finally, the day came to reach our destination, the summit of the Island Peak. During the afternoon, a strong wind would make it difficult to reach the summit, so we would have an early breakfast and march towards it.

We will ascend through the rocky trail and reach the crampon point, from where we will pass the gully and climb towards the base of the peak. From this point, the climbing will be challenging as we have to ascend steeply to the top. From the base, we will use the ropes and head to the south ridge. Continuing climbing by following the rope, we will then reach the summit of the Island Peak.

Once we reach the summit, we will spend some moments there, experiencing the breathtaking view of peaks above 6000m, including Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Ama Dablam, Mera Peak, and Mt. Everest. The Khumbu Glacier region looks stunning, and each moment spent at the summit will be a lifetime memory.

Later, we will return from the summit before the high wind hits us and makes our way challenging. We will make our way back to Chukung.

Overnight at Chukung.

Today, we will return to Tengboche following the same route, passing through Pangboche, Debuche, and Dingboche.

Overnight at Tengboche.

After breakfast, we start our journey to Namche. You can enjoy the scenic route to Namche. Once you reach Namche Bazar, you can stroll around the bazaar and buy some gifts or memorable items. Also, Namche is home to the world’s highest Irish bar, and there’s nowhere better than the bar to spend the evening.

Overnight at Namche.

Today is our last day in this region, and we will head back to Lukla, the starting point of our trek. We will try to remember the journey and share our experiences in our group.

Overnight at Lukla.

Today, we will fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla and leave the Everest Region behind. However, you can still enjoy the breathtaking view of the mountains from the air.

Once you land in Kathmandu, you will be dropped off at your hotel. In the evening, you can stroll around Kathmandu attractions like Thamel, Basantapur Durbar Square, and Durbarmarg.

Overnight at Kathmandu.

This is your final day in Nepal! After a decent breakfast, we will ensure you enter the Tribhuvan International Airport a few hours before the flight to your onward destination. If there is enough time, you can do last-minute shopping or eat something delicious you love the most here in Nepal.

Once we reach the airport, we will farewell you with the “Khada” and garland. You aren’t leaving Nepal, though you are taking it to share with your loved ones.

Farewell!