Everest – Tengboche Monastery (trip)
Everest – Tengboche Monastery
- Kathmandu airport, Nepal
- Culture & Nature
| from $1,675* per person | 14 Days | October-December |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Grand Asian Journeys | 16 people max | |
Mount Everest(8,850m), better known as Sagarmatha among Nepalis and Chomolongma among Tibetan -speaking communities, is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Many visitors come here to glimpse the world's highest peak but come away with much more including an appreciation of the local people who make their home in this high and difficult landscape and a spirit of adventure that calls them back to the Himalayas again and again!
As you trek through the villages of the famous Sherpa people, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains that rise above the clouds. This trek follows the popular Everest Base Camp trail to Tengboche. Return to Lukla via Khumjung, one of the largest Sherpa villages and site of the famous Khunde Hospital and the Khumjung school, both legacies of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Our Nepal and Tibet treks and climbs are operated by our sister company based in Nepal - Crystal Mountain Treks - owned by our founder's family. Crystal Mountain Treks has been in business for over two decades and employs only the best guides with a minimum of 15 years experience. We treat our staff with the utmost care and respect. Each staff member is provided high-quality equipment and paid higher-than-average wages. Our clients have commented that our treks provide a better value (we provide more for less) than other companies they researched, comparing services, quality and price. We are happy to provide with references of people who have journeyed with us in the past upon request.
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Highlights
Explore monasteries and palaces in the Kathmandu valley for two full days.
Visit Sherpa villages including the famous Namche village.
Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery.
Enjoy daily views of some of the highest mountains on Earth including Everest - the granddaddy of them all – and Amadablam.
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Locations visited/nearby
Nepal, Asia
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 01 - KathmanduArrive Kathmandu. You will be met on arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. Day Free. Enjoy welcome dinner. Briefing during dinner. (Dinner)
Day 02 - Kathmandu
Full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. You will be accompanied by our in-house city guide. In the morning, visit Bodhanath, the Stupa of a Million dew drops, to watch monks and devotees circumambulate the largest stupa in the world. Then visit Pashupatinath, Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, with its two-tiered golden roof and silver door. Drive to Patan for lunch in the garden of the Patan Museum Café. After lunch, visit the well-maintained Patan Museum storing ancient Nepali artifacts, followed by a tour of Patan Durbar Square. Drive back to Kathmandu. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 03 - Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding (8,700 ft.)
Your day will start very early today as most flights to Lukla are scheduled for the early morning hours. Be ready for a wait at the airport as your flight can be delayed due to weather. The flight is approximately 25 minutes and the landing at Lukla airport is very dramatic. After a brief stop at Lukla, set off on your hike to Phakding. Past Lukla, descend to Chaurikharka and continue on a fairly level trail to Choplung. Continue on a descending trail to Ghat. There is a monastery, numerous prayer wheels, mani stones and a chhorten at Ghat. Whenever possible, please remember to turn all prayer wheels in a clock-wise direction and to walk on the left side of shrines and manes (i.e. keeping these sacred objects to your right. From Ghat, it is approximately 20 minutes to Phakding. Overnight local lodge. (All meals)
Day 04 - Phakding to Monjo (9,200 ft.)
(For this trip, we have added an extra day for the trek from Phakding to Namche; on this trip, you spend the night at Monjo so you are better prepared for the ascent on the steep trail to Namche.)
The day's trail follows the Dudh Koshi until you begin your ascent to Namche. Pass several villages to Monju. Before reaching Monju is the village of Chumoa where in the 1970's, an eccentric but creative Mr Hagayuki lived without a visa for almost 10 years - farming and running the Hatago Lodge - before being deported. Overnight local lodge. (All meals)
Day 05 - Monjo to Namche (11,270 ft.)
Just beyond Monjo is the entrance to the Sagarmatha National Park where your park permit will be checked.
Past Jorsalle, the trail follows the Dudh Koshi and crosses it only to recross it at the base of the hill which climbs up to Namche. The climb is long and steep. The switchback trail is well-worn and wide through a pleasant pine forest. Overnight lodge. (All meals)
Day 06 - Namche (11, 270 ft.)
Today is an acclimatization day. You are free to visit the National Park Museum or wonder around Namche town. Overnight lodge. (All meals)
Day 07 - Namche to Tengboche (12,900 ft.)
Climb to the top of Namche Bazaar, then walk on a fairly level trail to Kenjuma and Sanasa. Here there are extensive displays of souvenirs to tempt you. Bargaining is very much in order! The trail descends to Dudh Koshi which must be crossed to reach Phungi Tenga. There is a now-deserted army post here. Past this point, the trail ascends to Tengboche monastery through conifer and rhododendrons forests.
Visit Tengboche monastery in the evening or watch the setting sun cast its last rays over Everest if the skies are clear. There is also an eco-centre with historical and cultural exhibits in the monastery compound. If monks are performing prayer ceremonies when you visit, please do not take flash photos or otherwise disturb the ceremonies. Overnight local lodge. (All meals)
Day 08 - Tengboche (12,900 ft.)
Today, you have the option to climb a short distance to view Tengboche Monastery from a hillock. You may also opt to trek to Debuche where there is a nunnery. Overnight lodge. (All meals)
Day 09 - Tengboche to Khumjung (8,700 ft.)
Descend sharply to the Dudh Koshi river and then ascend to Mong danda. Follow the slopes of Khumbila towards the hidden valley of Khumjung. At Khumjung, visit the Khunde Hospital and then the Khumjung School - both projects of the Himalayan Foundation. Overnight lodge. (All meals)
Day 10 - Khumjung to Monjo
Descend to Monjo. Overnight lodge. (All meals)
Day 11 - Monjo to Lukla
Last day of trekking to Lukla. Overnight lodge. (All meals)
Day 12 - Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu. Day free in Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel Tibet. (Breakfast)
Day 13 - Kathmandu
Full day of Sightseeing in Kathmandu: visit Swayambhunath, the monkey temple. Then drive to Bhaktapur, the city of Devotees, for lunch and a tour of the royal palace square. Overnight Hotel Tibet. (All meals)
Day 14 - Depart for home
Transfer to airport for final departure. (Breakfast)
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