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10-Day Everest to Tengboche Monastery Trek

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Overview

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.
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

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Arrival in Kathmandu

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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

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    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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Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

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.

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    Accommodation

    Phakding Tea House- Khumjung

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lukla to Phakding

    Free Time in Phakding

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport

    Plane from Airport Customs, Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA)

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Phakding

Day 3

Phakding to Namche Bazar

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Phakding to Namche Bazar

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.

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    Accommodation

    Namche Bazaar Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Phakding to Namche Bazaar, Khumjung

    Free Time in Namche Bazaar

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Phakding

    Namche

    Sagarmatha

Day 4

Syangboche and Khumjung Day Hike

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Syangboche and Khumjung Day Hike

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.

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    Accommodation

    Namche Bazaar Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Day Hike to Syanboche and Khumjung

    Free Time in Namche Bazaar

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Namche

    Khumjung

    Sagarmatha

Day 5

Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

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Namche Bazaar to Tengboche

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.

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    Accommodation

    Tengboche Accommodation-Tea house

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Namche Bazaar to Tengboche at 3867 Metres

    Tengboche Monastery

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Namche

    Khumjung

Day 6

Tengboche to Namche Bazar

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Tengboche to Namche Bazar

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.

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    Accommodation

    Namche Bazaar Teahouse

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tengboche to Namche Bazar

    Free Time in Namche Bazaar

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Khumjung

    Namche

    Sagarmatha

Day 7

Namche to Lukla

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Namche to Lukla

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.

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    Accommodation

    Lukla Tea House

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Namche Bazaar to Lukla

    Free Time in Lukla

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Namche

    Chaurikharka

Day 8

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

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Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu

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    Transportations

    Plane from Tenzing-Hillary Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chaurikharka

    Kathmandu

Day 9

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Farewell Dinner

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Kathmandu Sightseeing and Farewell Dinner

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.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kathmandu Sightseeing

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    Restaurants

    Farewell Dinner with a Local Family

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 10

Final Departure

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Final Departure

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.

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    Activities

    Free Time in Thamel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Airport Customs, Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
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