Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and get picked up by Sherpa Expedition and Trekking staff who'll take you to your hotel in Thamel. After you get settled, there's a briefing covering the trek details, lodge information, and what to expect for accommodations during your journey.
- Start point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main entrance, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu
This is a guided sightseeing day around Kathmandu Valley. You'll start at Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu temple in Nepal sitting on the banks of the Bagmati River. From there, head to Bouddhanath Buddhist temple, which people call Little Tibet, then go to Swayambhunath where you'll see the famous monkeys. The day wraps up at Durbar Square, a UNESCO Heritage site across from the former royal palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Bouddhanath Temple
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Durbar Square
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Bouddhanath Temple Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) Durbar Square Bagmati River - Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Bus travel takes you to Pokhara via Prithvi Highway. Once you arrive in Pokhara, you can either relax at your accommodation or walk around the Lakeside area next to Phewa Tal lake if you have the energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara Lakeside attractions
Landmarks Phewa Tal Pokhara Lakeside 
- Day 4
Pokhara to Jomsom to Dhangarjung
A scenic 20-minute flight gets you from Pokhara to Jomsom in the Mustang region. From there, you'll trek along the Kali Gandaki river banks heading to Dhangarjung where you'll set up camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
- Trek along Kali Gandaki river to Dhangarjung
Landmarks Jomsom Kali Gandaki River - Day 5
Dhangarjung to Sangda
You'll trek through fir, birch, and bamboo forests, passing Tibetan monasteries and seeing signs of Tibetan culture throughout. The trail takes you up to Phoksundo Lake and Ringmo, which marks the starting point of the Dolpo trail. You'll reach a 3,800-meter ridge with views of the turquoise Phoksundo Lake before descending to Sangda for camping.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through fir, birch, and bamboo forests
- Pass Tibetan monasteries
- Visit Phoksundo Lake and Ringmo
- Trek to 3,800-meter ridge viewpoint
Landmarks Phoksundo Lake Ringmo - Day 6
Sangda to Niwar La Phedi
Head to Kang Gopa Valley and climb to 4,060 meters, where you'll see Sonam Kang, Shey Shikar at 6,239m, and Kang Chunne at 6,443m. The terrain gets rocky and desolate as you trek higher, then you'll camp at Niwar La Phedi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kang Gopa Valley
- Climb to 4,060-meter viewpoint
Landmarks Kang Gopa Valley Sonam Kang Shey Shikar Kang Chunne - Day 7
Niwar La Phedi to Yak Kharka
Trek to Yak Kharka today by crossing two major altitude passes: Niwar La Pass at 5,250m and Tudje La Pass at 5,185m. Both passes give you close-up mountain views. You'll navigate rocky terrain before reaching Yak Kharka where you'll camp overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Niwar La Pass (5,250m)
- Trek across Tudje La Pass (5,185m)
Landmarks Niwar La Pass Tudje La Pass - Day 8
Yak Kharka to Chharka Village
You'll trek to Rakpa Village by going over Shey La Pass at 5,010m, then descend to Namgung Village. After crossing Dolma La Pass, climb a steep narrow path to Shey and on to Chharka Village for camping. There's an optional visit to Tsakang Gompa monastery if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Shey La Pass (5,010m)
- Trek across Dolma La Pass
Optional Activities
- Visit Tsakang Gompa (monastery)
Landmarks Rakpa Village Shey La Pass Namgung Village Dolma La Pass Shey Chharka Village Tsakang Gompa - Day 9
Chharka to Chanla Phedi
Trek higher across Shey La Pass at 5,010m and descend before climbing to Namjung Village near Namjung Khola river, then continue to Karang Village. Head downhill to Torak Sumdo and then climb to Yanger Gompa at 3,750m. You'll descend to Mugoan Village, cross Mushi La Pass at 5,030m, pass through Shimen Village at 4,010m and Pha at 4,090m, then reach Tinje Village before camping at Chanla Phedi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Shey La Pass (5,010m)
- Trek across Mushi La Pass (5,030m)
- Visit Yanger Gompa
Landmarks Namjung Village Namjung Khola Karang Village Torak Sumdo Yanger Gompa Mugoan Village Mushi La Pass Shimen Village Pha Tinje Village - Day 10
Chanla Phedi to Do Tarap
Climb to Charkala at 4,920m then descend down the valley side and up over a crest before descending again to a small river. The valley gradually narrows as you continue forward to Do Tarap where you'll camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Charkala (4,920m)
Landmarks Charkala Do Tarap - Day 11
Do Tarap
Spend time exploring Dho Tarap, one of the highest altitude settlements on earth. You'll learn about the Khampa people who come from Tibet and practice Bon Po Buddhism. The valley offers incredible mountain views to the west and views of turquoise Shey Phoksundo Lake. You'll stay another night here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Dho Tarap valley
Landmarks Dho Tarap Shey Phoksundo Lake - Day 12
Do Tarap to Pangjang Khola Dovan
Climb higher through the valley to Tok-Khyu and cross a 5,000-meter pass with nice views of snow-capped peaks surrounding you. Descend to Payon Khola river and trek through multiple villages including Namjung, Mungaon, Shimen, Tinje, Rakpa, and Norbulung before reaching Pangjang Khola Dovan for overnight camping.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Tok-Khyu
- Cross 5,000-meter pass
Landmarks Tok-Khyu Payon Khola Namjung Mungaon Shimen Tinje Rakpa Norbulung Pangjang Khola Dovan - Day 13
Pangjang Khola Dovan to Tinjegaon
Trek downhill to the small mountain settlement of Tinjegaon. Continue to Musigaon and cross Lnag La Pass with a steep descent back down to Tinjegaon where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek downhill to Tinjegaon
- Cross Lnag La Pass
Landmarks Tinjegaon Musigaon Lnag La Pass - Day 14
Tinjegaon to Shimengaon
Mostly downhill trekking today with chances to see yak caravans, horses, and mules moving along the rocky trail. You'll set up camp at Shimengaon for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek downhill to Shimengaon
Landmarks Shimengaon - Day 15
Shimengaon to Koma
Trek downhill again, heading to Koma where you'll camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek downhill to Koma
Landmarks Koma - Day 16
Koma to Saldang
Trek down to the valley floor reaching Saldang, then start heading northward toward the Tibetan border through Nankhang valley. In Saldang, a beautiful small village of about 1,500 people, you'll explore and enjoy views of Mt. Kanjiroba.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Saldang
- Explore Saldang village
Landmarks Saldang Nankhang Valley Mt. Kanjiroba - Day 17
Saldang to Shey Gompa
Trek into inner Dolpo by crossing Sela La Pass at 5,095m with views over the Himalayan Mountains, then reach Shey Gompa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Sela La Pass (5,095m)
- Trek to Shey Gompa
Landmarks Sela La Pass Shey Gompa 
- Day 18
Shey Gompa
Explore Shey Gompa, a culturally and historically rich site with an ancient monastery from 1665. The gompa sits mostly empty except during two annual festivals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient Shey Gompa (dating back to 1665)
- Explore Shey Gompa
Landmarks Shey Gompa - Day 19
Shey Gompa to Lar Tsa
Trek to Lar Tsa, a small village at the mountain base. You'll climb uphill first then cross Kang La Pass at 5,360m. Head down to the river along a rocky trail until arriving at Lar Tsa where you'll camp overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lar Tsa
- Cross Kang La Pass (5,360m)
Landmarks Lar Tsa Kang La Pass - Day 20
Lar Tsa to Ringmo
Trek to Shey Phoksundo, one of the special highlights of this trek. Despite the altitude, the water here never freezes over. You'll stay overnight at Ringmo near the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Shey Phoksundo Lake
Landmarks Shey Phoksundo Lake Ringmo - Day 21
Ringmo to Sanduwa
Trek to Sanduwa, which literally means three trials and sits between Kagmara Khola and Phoksundo Khola river. A national park and army checkpoint are located here. You'll set up overnight camp at Sanduwa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Sanduwa
Landmarks Sanduwa Kagmara Khola Phoksundo Khola - Day 22
Sanduwa to Chhepka
Descend to Chhepka, leaving the mountains behind as you leave this region. The trail follows the stream heading south and passes through a beautiful forest before reaching Chhepka where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek downhill through forest to Chhepka
Landmarks Chhepka - Day 23
Chhepka to Dunai
Trek to Dunai and the large Bheri River. Dunai is the district headquarters and currently undergoing major construction work. From here, you'll have fantastic views of the mountains stretching across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dunai
Landmarks Dunai Bheri River - Day 24
Dunai to Juphal
Trek to Juphal where you'll set up camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Juphal
Landmarks Juphal - Day 25
Juphal to Kathmandu
Two flights happen today: first from Juphal to Nepalgunj, then from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, which takes 60 minutes. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, head back to your hotel where you can relax or celebrate finishing this epic journey at a cafe, bar, or restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Juphal to Nepalgunj
- Flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
Landmarks Juphal Nepalgunj - Day 26
Kathmandu
This is a rest day with options for further exploration of Kathmandu. Visit Basantapur or check out nearby towns like Patan and Bhaktapur. Browse last-minute shopping around Thamel if you want to pick up souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Visit Basantapur
- Visit Patan
- Visit Bhaktapur
- Shopping in Thamel
Landmarks Basantapur Patan Bhaktapur Thamel - Day 27
Departure
Pack your bags and head to the airport. A Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will take you to the airport at least three hours before your scheduled departure. On your flight home, you'll have time to think back on the journey and start planning your next adventure to Nepal's mountains.
- End point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Exit Point, 00:00 - 23:00)
Landmarks Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
