Group Departures Calendar

Drive from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport 3.5 to 4.5 hrs

An early morning drive from Kathmandu on winding roads takes us to Manthali, a tiny little town in Ramechhap district. Manthali Airport has been the gateway to Lukla since 2019. We start around 2 or 3 am in the morning following the Sunkoshi and Tamakoshi rivers, and reach Manthali right on time to catch the 6:30 or 7 am flight to Lukla. Note: All the flights to Lukla operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap during the months of March, April, May, October, November and December.

Fly from Manthali to Lukla 25 mins

A short, scenic and exhilarating mountain flight takes us from Manthali to Lukla, the gateway of Everest Region.

Trek from Lukla to Monjo 5 to 6 hrs | 12 kms

We meet the rest of our crew, arrange our baggages, have breakfast, and embark on a journey to Monjo, passing exciting suspension bridges and tiny village settlements following the Koshi river. If the flight is delayed causing late hike start, we will call it a day in Phakding (1-2hrs before Monjo).

Trek from Monjo to Namche 4 to 6 hrs | 6 kms

We walk northward along the banks of Koshi and reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, from where the gruelling uphill awaits before we reach the amphitheater town of Namche, nestled perfectly atop a hill. Spend the rest of the day exploring monasteries, mountain museums, tiny cafes and coffee bars.

Trek from Namche to Khumjung (Acclimatization) 4 to 5 hrs | 7 kms

We take it slow and easy to the peaceful and serene settlement of Khumjung today. We stop by Hotel Everest View for a stunning view of the Everest mountain chain on the way. The green-roofed valley of Khumjung and Khunde offers several options to explore, including a monastery housing a (supposed) yeti scalp and a school established by Edmund Hillary.

Trek from Khumjung to Dole 5 to 6 hrs | 8.5 kms

Today's trek follows scenic forest trails with several delightful viewpoints on the way to Dole. The Dudhkoshi River keeps us company as we encounter a mix of steep ascents (to Mong La and Dole) and descents (to Phortse Tenga).

Trek from Dole to Machhermo 2 to 3 hrs | 5 kms

As we are at high elevation, we proceed at a gentle pace, and our trek is relatively short today. We start the day with a steep climb, followed by a gradual ascent through trails of scrub junipers. By lunchtime, we reach Machhermo.

Acclimatization Hike 1.5 to 2 hrs | 3 kms

Hike around the surrounding hills for better acclimatization.

Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo 3 to 4 hrs | 6.5 kms

The trails from Machhermo are not too challenging, with only a few steep climbs. Along the way, we pass two beautiful turquoise Gokyo lakes before reaching the third one. While the first lake is small, the second one stretches quite a bit. The settlement of Gokyo lies next to the third lake, where we have lunch at our tea house and settle down for the day.

Afternoon exploration to Gokyo lakes

Sunset hike to Gokyo Ri view point 4 to 6 hrs | 4 kms

You have a full day to explore the stunning Gokyo valley and its surrounding lakes. Gokyo Ri, the highlight of the trip, is just a couple of hours' trek away. Both sunrise and sunset from Gokyo Ri offer spectacular golden skies stretching over the horizon. Depending on the weather and your preference, plan with your guide to choose the best time for the hike.

Fly from Gokyo to Lukla by flying over Everest Base Camp

Fly from Lukla to Manthali airport 20 mins

Fly from Lukla to Manthali airport

Drive from Manthali to Kathmandu 5 to 6 hrs

With memories to cherish a lifetime, we hop on our car and drive back to Kathmandu on the same roads we took the first day.

Heli ride from Kathmandu to Lukla 45 mins

Quick layover in Lukla for de-fueling, and fly over Everest Base Camp, land in Kalapathhar (Ground Time: 15 mins) 45 mins

Fly to Syangboche 20 mins

Breakfast stop at Hotel Everest View, Syangboche 30 mins

Fly from Syangboche to Lukla for refeuling, and fly back to Kathmandu 1.5 hrs

Drive from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport 3.5 to 4.5 hrs

An early morning drive from Kathmandu on winding roads takes us to Manthali, a tiny little town in Ramechhap district. Manthali Airport has been the gateway to Lukla since 2019. We start around 2 or 3 am in the morning following the Sunkoshi and Tamakoshi rivers, and reach Manthali right on time to catch the 6:30 or 7 am flight to Lukla. Note: All the flights to Lukla operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap during the months of March, April, May, October, November and December.

Fly from Manthali to Lukla 25 mins

A short, scenic and exhilarating mountain flight takes us from Manthali to Lukla, the gateway of Everest Region.

Trek from Lukla to Monjo 5 to 6 hrs | 12 kms

We meet the rest of our crew, arrange our baggages, have breakfast, and embark on a journey to Monjo, passing exciting suspension bridges and tiny village settlements following the Koshi river. If the flight is delayed causing late hike start, we will call it a day in Phakding (1-2hrs before Monjo).

Trek from Monjo to Namche 4 to 6 hrs | 6 kms

We walk northward along the banks of Koshi and reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, from where the gruelling uphill awaits before we reach the amphitheater town of Namche, nestled perfectly atop a hill. Spend the rest of the day exploring monasteries, mountain museums, tiny cafes and coffee bars.

Trek from Namche to Khumjung (Acclimatization) 4 to 5 hrs | 7 kms

We take it slow and easy to the peaceful and serene settlement of Khumjung today. We stop by Hotel Everest View for a stunning view of the Everest mountain chain on the way. The green-roofed valley of Khumjung and Khunde offers several options to explore, including a monastery housing a (supposed) yeti scalp and a school established by Edmund Hillary.

Trek from Khumjung to Dole 5 to 6 hrs | 8.5 kms

Today's trek follows scenic forest trails with several delightful viewpoints on the way to Dole. The Dudhkoshi River keeps us company as we encounter a mix of steep ascents (to Mong La and Dole) and descents (to Phortse Tenga).

Trek from Dole to Machhermo 2 to 3 hrs | 5 kms

As we are at high elevation, we proceed at a gentle pace, and our trek is relatively short today. We start the day with a steep climb, followed by a gradual ascent through trails of scrub junipers. By lunchtime, we reach Machhermo.

Acclimatization Hike 1.5 to 2 hrs | 3 kms

Hike around the surrounding hills for better acclimatization.

Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo 3 to 4 hrs | 6.5 kms

The trails from Machhermo are not too challenging, with only a few steep climbs. Along the way, we pass two beautiful turquoise Gokyo lakes before reaching the third one. While the first lake is small, the second one stretches quite a bit. The settlement of Gokyo lies next to the third lake, where we have lunch at our tea house and settle down for the day.

Afternoon exploration to Gokyo lakes

Sunset hike to Gokyo Ri view point 4 to 6 hrs | 4 kms

You have a full day to explore the stunning Gokyo valley and its surrounding lakes. Gokyo Ri, the highlight of the trip, is just a couple of hours' trek away. Both sunrise and sunset from Gokyo Ri offer spectacular golden skies stretching over the horizon. Depending on the weather and your preference, plan with your guide to choose the best time for the hike.

Fly from Gokyo to Lukla by flying over Everest Base Camp

Fly from Lukla to Manthali airport 20 mins

Fly from Lukla to Manthali airport

Drive from Manthali to Kathmandu 5 to 6 hrs

With memories to cherish a lifetime, we hop on our car and drive back to Kathmandu on the same roads we took the first day.

Drive from Kathmandu to Manthali Airport 3.5 to 4.5 hrs

An early morning drive from Kathmandu on winding roads takes us to Manthali, a tiny little town in Ramechhap district. Manthali Airport has been the gateway to Lukla since 2019. We start around 2 or 3 am in the morning following the Sunkoshi and Tamakoshi rivers, and reach Manthali right on time to catch the 6:30 or 7 am flight to Lukla. Note: All the flights to Lukla operate from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap during the months of March, April, May, October, November and December.

Fly from Manthali to Lukla 25 mins

A short, scenic and exhilarating mountain flight takes us from Manthali to Lukla, the gateway of Everest Region.

Trek from Lukla to Monjo 5 to 6 hrs | 12 kms

We meet the rest of our crew, arrange our baggages, have breakfast, and embark on a journey to Monjo, passing exciting suspension bridges and tiny village settlements following the Koshi river. If the flight is delayed causing late hike start, we will call it a day in Phakding (1-2hrs before Monjo).

Trek from Monjo to Namche 4 to 6 hrs | 6 kms

We walk northward along the banks of Koshi and reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, from where the gruelling uphill awaits before we reach the amphitheater town of Namche, nestled perfectly atop a hill. Spend the rest of the day exploring monasteries, mountain museums, tiny cafes and coffee bars.

Trek from Namche to Khumjung (Acclimatization) 4 to 5 hrs | 7 kms

We take it slow and easy to the peaceful and serene settlement of Khumjung today. We stop by Hotel Everest View for a stunning view of the Everest mountain chain on the way. The green-roofed valley of Khumjung and Khunde offers several options to explore, including a monastery housing a (supposed) yeti scalp and a school established by Edmund Hillary.

Trek from Khumjung to Dole 5 to 6 hrs | 8.5 kms

Today's trek follows scenic forest trails with several delightful viewpoints on the way to Dole. The Dudhkoshi River keeps us company as we encounter a mix of steep ascents (to Mong La and Dole) and descents (to Phortse Tenga).

Trek from Dole to Machhermo 2 to 3 hrs | 5 kms

As we are at high elevation, we proceed at a gentle pace, and our trek is relatively short today. We start the day with a steep climb, followed by a gradual ascent through trails of scrub junipers. By lunchtime, we reach Machhermo.

Acclimatization Hike 1.5 to 2 hrs | 3 kms

Hike around the surrounding hills for better acclimatization.

Trek from Machhermo to Gokyo 3 to 4 hrs | 6.5 kms

The trails from Machhermo are not too challenging, with only a few steep climbs. Along the way, we pass two beautiful turquoise Gokyo lakes before reaching the third one. While the first lake is small, the second one stretches quite a bit. The settlement of Gokyo lies next to the third lake, where we have lunch at our tea house and settle down for the day.

Afternoon exploration to Gokyo lakes

Sunset hike to Gokyo Ri view point 4 to 6 hrs | 4 kms

You have a full day to explore the stunning Gokyo valley and its surrounding lakes. Gokyo Ri, the highlight of the trip, is just a couple of hours' trek away. Both sunrise and sunset from Gokyo Ri offer spectacular golden skies stretching over the horizon. Depending on the weather and your preference, plan with your guide to choose the best time for the hike.

Fly from Gokyo to Lukla by flying over Everest Base Camp

Fly from Lukla to Manthali airport 20 mins

Fly from Lukla to Manthali airport

Drive from Manthali to Kathmandu 5 to 6 hrs

With memories to cherish a lifetime, we hop on our car and drive back to Kathmandu on the same roads we took the first day.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara 25 mins

In the morning, we take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to the gorgeous Pokhara city that sits by Phewa Lake and is dwarfed by the Annapurna range.

Drive from Pokhara to Banthanti I 2 to 3 hrs

We drive on the blacktopped roads until Birethanti, where our permits are checked. From there, we continue our drive on off-road tracks to Banthanti, bypassing the steep uphill steps.

Trek from Banthanti I to Nangethanti 1.5 to 2 hrs | 4 kms

Nangethanti, our camp for the night, is around one and a half hours hike away.

Trek from Nangethanti to Mohare, via Ghorepani and Poon Hill 5 to 6 hrs | 8 kms

Today is mostly gradual uphill through lovely, peaceful forests. Before we know it, we reach Ghorepani to have our lunch. Poon Hill is just one short but strenuous uphill away. Enjoy views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains from here and follow the ridge to Mohare Daanda (boasting even better views) on some of the finest trails.

Trek from Mohare to Banthanti II 6 to 8 hrs | 12.5 kms

Watch the magical sunrise with colors of the sky changing and revealing the mountains in all its grandeur. Behind you are rolling hills. We walk down towards Poon Hill and Ghorepani, and then on undulating trails along the forests passing several waterfalls and stream, we reach Banthanti.

Trek from Banthanti II to Ghandruk 3 to 3.5 hrs | 7 kms

It’s a short walk today, which leaves us with more time to explore Ghandruk. The trails today are mostly downhill through rhododendron forests, all the way to Ghandruk – a large Gurung settlement.

Explore Ghandruk

Gurung is an ethnicity of Nepal, with their own culture, dialect and lifestyle. Treat yourself some lazy time over tea/lunch gazing at the mountains or explore the town and visit the Gurung museum if you wish to.

Drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara airport 2.5 to 3 hrs

Drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara airport. Depending on the time, we will go for some sightseeing or to Lakeside for lunch before heading to the airport.

Fly from Pokhara Airport to Kathmandu 30 mins

A short but scenic flight back to Kathmandu watching the mountains you saw up close during the trek.

Drive from Kathmandu to hotel

Welcome dinner at Nepal's architecturally marvellous hotel

Explore Swayambhunath Stupa

Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, with museum and Kumari (Living Goddess) house

Drive to Bouddha, and explore Bouddhanath Stupa and nearby monasteries

Dinner at an exquisite rooftop overlooking grand stupa

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara Airport 30 mins

Breakfast and walk along Phewa Lake 2 to 3 hrs

Drive to Lumle 2 hrs

Trek from Lumle to Majhgaon 1 to 1.5 hr | 4 kms

Trek from Majhgaon to Landruk 4 to 5 hrs | 12.5 kms

Trek from Landruk to Ghandruk 5 to 7 hrs | 11 kms

Drive from Ghandruk to Begnas 3 to 3.5 hrs

Boat to Begnas Lake Resort

Ayurvedic spa and therapy

Fly from Pokhara airport to Chitwan 20 mins

Drive from airport to Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge

Elephant river walk and bathing with sundowner

Tharu Cultural dance OR Kumal Cultural Dance

Morning river safari on a dugout canoe

Jeep Safari with picnic lunch in the jungle

Leisure morning

This morning, you have an option to go for a birdwatching hike in the community forest with our naturalist or go for a lovely village tour in the Tharu villages. Tharus are the indigenous tribe dominating the Terai lands and with a very interesting culture and way of living.

Drive from Tharu lodge to Airport

Afternoon flight back to Kathmandu

Drive from hotel to Kathmandu airport