This trek takes you around the Everest region, which has recently witnessed the renaissance of Tibetan Buddhism with the renovation of Tengboche Monastery at 3870 m. Tengboche Monastery is one of the world’s highest Buddhist Monasteries. Lamaistic Buddhism plays an integral part and is influential in the lives of these Sherpa people. En route you will be fascinated by Buddhist Nyingmapa monasteries and monks, the ever-present yaks, and high pastures and mountains that create unforgettable scenery in their gem-like presence. Reincarnated Lamas, the Yeti’s scalp, and saffron robed monks wait along the trail, and legendary mountains of Khumbu – Everest (8848 m), Kwangde 6187 m) Ama Dablam (6812 m), Lhotse (8501 m) and Nuptse (7879 m) offer a stupendous backdrop for the experience of a lifetime.
Tengboche Trek, offering a shorter Everest experience, starts with a spectacular 35 minute flight from Kathmandu into Lukla. From Lukla, the trail heads up north through strong Tibetan Buddhist Sherpa villages. Namche at 3,440 m has different Everest viewpoints and scenic walks. Namche Bazaar was a famous trading place between Nepal and Tibet, and Tibetans still come to Namche Bazaar with the yak caravaan. Tengboche is the biggest monastery of the region perched on a ridge at 3,870 m and boasts incredible sunset views over Mt. Everest.
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Lukla by flight.Trek to Phakding
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Day 04: Namche to Tengboche
Day 05: Tengboche to Monjo
Day 06: Monjo to Lukla
Day 07: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 08: Departure transfer.
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.
After arrival, snow leopard representative will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Lukla by flight.Trek to Phakding
Depart Kathmandu via air, for Lukla (2,860 m) and a short trek to Phakding (2,610 m). The flight into Lukla is similar to the Everest View flight for mountain views.
Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
The trail climbs gradually following the Dhudkoshi ( milky white) river and enters the Everest National Park at Jorsalle, then crosses the river and climbs steeply to Namche (3,440 m).
Day 04: Namche to Tengboche
We Climb the ridge above Namche and descend to the Dudh Koshi River before climbing again to Tengboche Monastery (3837 m).
Day 05: Tengboche to Monjo
Trek down to Phunki Tenga and climb back to Namche for Lunch. Then walk down to Monjo (2880 m.).
Day 06: Monjo to Lukla
The trek from Monjo to Lukla is an easy down hill walk combined with a straightforward trail and a little uphill trail.
Day 07: Lukla to Kathmandu
35 minutes schedule flight to Kathmandu.
Day 08: Departure transfer.
Snow Leopard representative will pick you up from your hotel to drop you at the international airport for departure.
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