This 10-day Nepal trekking itinerary with magnificent Himalayan views can be a great option for those people who prefer an easier trek or are a little short on time.
The Tengboche Monastery Trek begins with a 30-minute scenic flight to Lukla. From Lukla, the trail heads up north through several traditional Sherpa villages to Namche Bazaar, located at an elevation of 3,440 metres.
This is the biggest tourist hub in Everest region which offers magnificent Himalayan panorama views and beautiful hiking trails. You will also get a chance to visit Tengboche monastery, which is one of the biggest monasteries of the region, located at 3,870 metres and offers great sunset views over Mount Everest.This 10-day Nepal trekking itinerary with magnificent Himalayan views can be a great option for those people who prefer an easier trek or are a little short on time.
The Tengboche Monastery Trek begins with a 30-minute scenic flight to Lukla. From Lukla, the trail heads up north through several traditional Sherpa villages to Namche Bazaar, located at an elevation of 3,440 metres.
This is the biggest tourist hub in Everest region which offers magnificent Himalayan panorama views and beautiful hiking trails. You will also get a chance to visit Tengboche monastery, which is one of the biggest monasteries of the region, located at 3,870 metres and offers great sunset views over Mount Everest.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
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Once you arrive at Kathmandu airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Hotel Moonlight for a pre-trip meeting. In the afternoon you can explore Thamel, the main tourist centre in Kathmandu. This is an opportunity to take a walk south and visit Durbar Square where you can see shrines, temples and the old Royal Palace, do a little shopping or take a walk around the park.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu
Transportations
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight
Destinations
Kathmandu
Notes
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and provide all the necessary information regarding the trip. Feel free to ask questions regarding the trip if you have any.
Day 2
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
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Today you will check out of your hotel and will be transferred to the domestic airport where you will catch a flight to Lukla. Enjoy a scenic 3-hour trek to Phakding where you will experience a delicious local Nepali lunch. Check in to your tea house in the afternoon and spend your time exploring this small village before dinner that evening.
Accommodation
Phakding Tea House- Khumjung
Activities
Lukla to Phakding
Free Time in Phakding
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport
Plane from Airport Customs, Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA)
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kathmandu
Phakding
Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazar
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After breakfast, you will take a 6-hour scenic trek to Namche Bazaar and you will stop at Jorshalle for a local Nepali lunch. Continue your trek with magnificent views of Mount Everest from Top Danda. Check into your tea house at Namche Bazar, which boasts three small museums, a stupa, monastery, and several cafes. Namche is the first place that is above the altitude sickness threshold and most travellers prefer to spend at least two nights here in order to acclimatize.
Accommodation
Namche Bazaar Teahouse
Activities
Phakding to Namche Bazaar, Khumjung
Free Time in Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Phakding
Namche
Sagarmatha
Day 4
Syangboche and Khumjung Day Hike
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Today's hike is to the Everest viewpoint at Syangboche (3880 metres) with panoramic views of the Everest Himalayan Range including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Tawche, Thamserku and Kongde. Continue your hike to Khumjung for lunch and visit the village, Khumjung Monastery, and the school established by Sir Edmund Hilary. Return back to Namche Bazar in the early afternoon.
Accommodation
Namche Bazaar Teahouse
Activities
Day Hike to Syanboche and Khumjung
Free Time in Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Namche
Khumjung
Sagarmatha
Day 5
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche
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After checking out of the tea house after breakfast, you will embark on a 6-hour trek to Tengboche. Stop at Phunki Tenga for lunch and continue trekking up to Tengboche. Visit Tengboche Monastery in the afternoon for the daily Puja (prayers). Tengboche Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Sherpa community.
Accommodation
Tengboche Accommodation-Tea house
Activities
Namche Bazaar to Tengboche at 3867 Metres
Tengboche Monastery
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Namche
Khumjung
Day 6
Tengboche to Namche Bazar
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Today you will trek six hours back to Namche Bazar, following the same route you took on your ascent. You will pass through Phungki-Tenga, and your trek will ascend for two hours to Kyangjuma where you will stop for lunch with beautiful scenic views as your backdrop. After lunch, the trek is gentle and flat all the way to Chorkyang and finally to Namche Bazar.
Accommodation
Namche Bazaar Teahouse
Activities
Tengboche to Namche Bazar
Free Time in Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Khumjung
Namche
Sagarmatha
Day 7
Namche to Lukla
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You will leave Namche Bazar after breakfast and begin your trek to Lukla. The trail at the beginning is downhill until you reach the high bridge at Dudhkoshi River. Enjoy the last view of Mount Everest from Top Danda, have a tea break at Jorsalle and continue to Phakding passing by Monjo and Benkar villages. Then, you will stop at Phakding for lunch and continue your trek to approach Lukla. Check into the tea house and explore Lukla before dinner.
Accommodation
Lukla Tea House
Activities
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Free Time in Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Namche
Chaurikharka
Day 8
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
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Wake up early in the morning and after breakfast, you will walk 10 minutes to the airport. On this scenic 30-minute flight, you can take one last look at the spectacular Himalayas. Once you arrive in Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel and you will have some free time in the afternoon to explore Thamel.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu
Transportations
Plane from Tenzing-Hillary Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Chaurikharka
Kathmandu
Day 9
Kathmandu Sightseeing and Farewell Dinner
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After breakfast, you will take a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. Visit Swyambhunath Stupa also known as Monkey Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath Stupa. In the evening you can enjoy a farewell dinner with a typical Nepali family and you'll get to share your trekking experiences as you say goodbye to Nepal.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Restaurants
Farewell Dinner with a Local Family
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Kathmandu
Day 10
Final Departure
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After breakfast at your hotel in the morning, you will have some free time to do some last-minute shopping and explore around Thamel. At the end of your Nepal trekking itinerary you will check out from your hotel and be transferred to the airport for your final departure back home.
Activities
Free Time in Thamel
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Airport Customs, Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
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What’s included?
9 nights accommodation
10 activities
9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
Trekking permits
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
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Benefits of this trip
Nepal in 10 days
3-star accommodation
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