Explore the unique Sherpa homeland of the Khumbu valley where the famous Thyangboche Monastey is located and enjoy the magnificent views of the Mighty Everest to the low lands of Chitwan Jungle National Park in comfort and style.

Mode of Trekking (Luxury Lodge Trek)
16 Days Trip
8 Days Trek, 5 nights in Hotel
2 Nights 3 Days in Chitwan National Park
Moderate

Everest Thyangboche luxury trek fulfills the dream of every trekker who wants to trek in the Himalayas in comfort and style. In this trek we will get to all the major Sherpa villages and get an opportunity to visit the famed Thyangboche Monastery. And though Everest is the star of the show, the other surrounding peaks like Amadablam, Thamserku looks equally beautiful. Walking with your friendly Alps in Nepal staff through the Sherpa villages and Himalayan trails adds a true charm in your holiday in Nepal.  The high mountain villages seem captured in time; ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries are alive with the sounds of worship by devoted monks; and several species of lovely rhododendron during the spring time grace the hillsides.  Everest Thyangboche Luxury Trek is truly a life time experience trek in the Everest region.

ITINERARY

Day 1. In Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu. Your group leader or the office representative from Alps in Nepal will meet you at the airport and will transfer you to Hotel Yak and Yeti. Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag and down jacket at 5 pm.
Welcome dinner is organized at 6:30 pm in one of the traditional Nepali restaurants and this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the fellow group members before the trip.

Day 2. In Kathmandu
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Boudhanath and Pusupathi Nath, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world and the most famous Hindu temple in the country. The early afternoon is free to relax in the spacious hotel garden or you may wish to visit Thamel for any last-minute shopping before the trek. In the afternoon you will be supplied with trek departure information.

Day 3. Fly to Lukla
After breakfast in the hotel we take a van to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport for the 30 minute flight to Lukla. As we land we become struck by the scale of huge peaks that surround the village which is only a taste of what is to come. In order to help our body to acclimatise we spend our first night at Lukla. In the afternoon we can go for a stroll around the town. B,L,D…Lukla Lodge

Day 4. Lukla to Monjo
From Lukla, the trail descends 1,500 feet down to the Dudh Kosi. We’ll notice that the local people look quite different than the people of Kathmandu. The inhabitants of the Khumbu are Sherpas, people who migrated from Tibet over 500 years ago and still practice evolved forms of Tibetan Buddhism and dress in much the same Tibetan
style. As we follow the trail to the village of Phakding, we will pass mani walls (boulders with carved Buddhist prayer inscriptions), a number of small villages, and well-terraced hillsides. Looming above us, in the distance, is Khumbila (18,800'), the sacred peak of the Sherpa people, our sentinel to the spiritual and geographic heart of the Khumbu. Khumbila remains unclimbed (sacred peaks may not be climbed) and it represents the “protector” deity of Tibetan Buddhists. We’ll arrive at our lodge in Monjo (9,317') in the early afternoon, provided our flight is on schedule. The afternoon is free to rest and relax while we acclimatize to our new altitude. (4-5 hours hiking.) B,L,D…Monjo Lodge

Day 5. Monjo to Namche
We follow the forested trail north up the Dudh Kosi valley to Jorsale, where we officially enter Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) National Park, established in 1976 as the first national park in the Himalaya to help protect an area of great environmental, religious, and cultural importance. (Sagarmatha National Park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.) We continue along the trail, crossing the Dudh Kosi and begin the steep climb up “Namche Hill,” amidst lovely forests of rhododendron, fir, and magnolia, to the Sherpa market town of Namche Bazaar. As we climb the steep hillside, we catch our first glimpse of Everest and the snowcapped panorama of Himalayan giants to come. Namche Bazaar is the unofficial capital of the Khumbu, the local center for trading and supplies. The town, filled with numerous homes, trekker's inns, shops, and a small monastery, is beautifully situated in a terraced amphitheater facing the hanging glacier below Kwangde (20,293'). We’ll check in to our lodge and have the afternoon free to explore Namche Bazaar. (4-5 hours hiking) B,L,D…Sherpa Land Lodge

Day 6. Rest day at Namche
We will spend a day in Namche Bazaar resting and allowing our bodies to become acclimatised to the altitude of 3,450m. Namche is a colorful village with many wonderful and interesting shops and vendors, fabulous food, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An early hike above town, before the clouds move in, will reward climbers with a spectacular Himalayan sunrise and views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse (the 4th highest peak in the world), and the beautiful Ama Dablam. We will also visit the Sagarmatha National Park Visitors Center, where there are numerous educational displays on the culture, geography, geology, climatology, and wildlife within the park and the Khumbu. B,L,D…Sherpa Land Lodge

Day 7. Namche to Tashinga
After half an hour steep climb our trail follows the classical route to Everest, on a winding, almost level trail. About 3 hours later, we’ll take a slight detour off the main path and hike 15 minutes further before arriving at our comfortable lodge. After check in, we’ll have the rest of the afternoon free to rest and relax. (3-4 hours hiking) B,L,D…Tashinga Lodge

Day 8. Tashinga (Day excursion to Tengboche monastery)
We descend into the deep Dudh Kosi Gorge—one of the most beautiful valley walks on earth—and come to a fir forest where we begin to climb steeply to the site of the famous Tengboche Monastery (12,680'). Destroyed by a fire in early 1989, the monastery has been completely rebuilt. Tengboche monastery is the spiritual center of the Khumbu and a training center for new monks. The Rimpoche of Tengboche resides here and the area is considered holy; nothing may be hunted or killed. Expeditions to the world's highest peaks have traditionally stopped here to receive the blessing of the high lama. We retrace our trail back to Tashinga where we spend another night. B,L,D…Tashinga Lodge

Day 9. Tashinga to Monjo
After breakfast we follow the trail back to Namche Bazar where we can stop to buy souvenirs or simply wander around the market. The descent is easy and relaxed with the hard work behind us and our return journey provides different views of mountains and villages that we passed on our ascent. We continue descending from Namche to the Dudh Koshi Valley and our lodge at Monjo. B,L,D…Monjo Lodge

Day 10. Monjo to Lukla
Today is the last day of our trekking. The trail is undulating along the valley before we make the final climb up to the welcome gate of Lukla. We have our lunch along the trail. In the evening, we will have our farewell dinner which will be followed by singing and dancing with our crew members. B,L,D…Lukla Lodge

Day 11. Fly to Kathmandu
We rise early in the morning to be ready for the arrival of your aircraft for the flight back to Kathmandu. We will be met at the airport and transferred to the Yak and Yeti Hotel.

Day 12. Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park
Fly to Bharatpur airport and transfer to the Chitwan National Park with your group leader. Your group leader will assist you throughout the trip till your departure from Nepal. You will be received by our lodge naturalist. Transfer to the Tiger Tops Resort followed by refreshments and briefing about the evening program and lodge facilities. Enjoy the afternoon with elephant briefing, jungle safari on elephant back, talk on the natural history of the Park and finally call off the day with a nice dinner.

Day 13. In Chitwan
Full day jungle activities tracing the rare Royal Bengal Tiger, one horned Rhinos in their natural habitat and witnessing different species of birds. Chitwan has approximately 500 different species of birds. Enjoy the dugout canoe on the Rapti River, an excellent opportunity to witness river birds and 2 species of crocodile. In the afternoon visit the Tharu village and many other activities.

Day 14. Fly to Kathmandu
Wake up call. Tea/coffee followed by elephant safari, nature walk or you can just spend the morning as you prefer. After breakfast fly to Kathmandu.

Day 15. In Kathmandu
In Kathmandu at leisure.

Day 16. Trip concludes
After breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Life on the Trail
The trekking day typically starts at 6:30 a.m. with the appearance of smiling Sherpas at the door of your room or tent bearing a mug of steaming tea or coffee. This is soon followed by a bowl of hot water for washing. During breakfast the porters set off. We start walking after breakfast between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Everyone is free to walk at their pace, which is comfortable for them, stopping along the way to explore villages and take photographs. Lunch will be around 11:00 am and usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. The camping place/lodge is usually reached at around 4 pm. After tea and biscuits are served, and at around 6:30 to 7:00pm the evening meal is ready.

Expert Leadership
Expert leadership is the key to an exciting, unforgettable experience. We have a very good selection of local leaders who are professionally trained and are among the most experienced in Nepal. Who better to look after you than your professional local leader, who speaks the language and knows the culture, intimately? The following people regularly lead this trek: 

SANJAY GURUNG: Sanjay is an experienced trek leader who has been in this profession for last fifteen years. Besides trekking all over Nepal he has also led several trips to India and Tibet. His profound knowledge and easy going personality make him an ideal choice to lead treks for Alps in Nepal.
 
PETER CHETTRI: Peter holds a very good sense of humour and adventurous spirit which has made him an asset to the company. He was born in Nepal and brought up in Sikkim. As a graduate in Arts, he has a good command over both spoken and written English. He has been leading treks with Alps in Nepal for four years. He has done a first aid training specialised in Acute Mountain Sickness. His excellent leadership has always earned a good reputation to the company. 
 
ASHIM SUBBA: Ashim is a travel enthusiast who has always been keen on adventure. He went to the University in Calcutta and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce. Apart from being fluent in Nepali and English, he also speaks Japanese and has been involved in trekking for last two years. He has completed the first aid training including high altitude medicine. His expertness as a leader is one of the keys to our success.

Activity Level
We recommend that you begin a fitness program as soon as you have decided you are going trekking. Hill walking, up and down the steps, cycling, running and swimming are the main exercises to help prepare you for a trek. It is advisable to see the doctor before you come for trekking. Although we carry a comprehensive medical kit on each and every trips, we recommend our clients to inform us their medical problems if any and also carry their personal first aid kit covering the basics.

Why Alps in Nepal is your first choice for Adventure
Alps in Nepal, combines the best of international standards with the deep knowledge of local experts. It offers you services and an experience that surpass those offered by the large international companies; with the reliability that local outfits lack. With over 15 years of experience we have successfully organized tours and treks for several thousand patrons who can testify the unique class of service we offer. Please feel free to ask us about the selection of your trip or for any further information.