Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Start point
- Thamel, Thamel, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Alpine Club Office, 06:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with exquisite Nepalese cuisine hosted by Alpine Club of Himalaya)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer from airport
- Welcome dinner with Nepalese cuisine hosted by Alpine Club of Himalaya
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel district for souvenir shopping
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Durbar Square
- Visit to Pashupatinath temple
- Visit to Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
- Visit to Boudhanath Stupa
- Pre-trip meeting with trek leader and team
Landmarks Durbar Square Pashupatinath Swayambhunath Stupa Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Japre
Kathmandu to Japre- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 8-9 hour drive from Kathmandu to Dhap
- Trek from ridgeline south of Dhap to Japre
- Pass through Sigane with views of Numbur Himal and Everest
Landmarks Japre Gompa - Day 4
Japre to Pikey Peak Base Camp
Japre to Pikey Peak Base Camp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Japre to Bhulbhule
- Trek to Pikey Peak base camp with views of Everest range
- Short climb from base camp to Pikey Peak summit (4,065 m/13,336 ft)
Landmarks Pikey Peak Taklung Danda 
- Day 5
Pikey Peak to Loding
Pikey Peak to Loding- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Jase Bhanjyang), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Pikey Peak summit with prayer flags
- Descent along ridgeline to Jase Bhanjyang
- Breakfast at Jase Bhanjyang
- Trek descent to Loding
Landmarks Pikey Peak Jase Bhanjyang 
- Day 6
Loding to Junbesi
Loding to Junbesi- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Jase Bhanjyang), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent from Loding to Jase Bhanjyang for breakfast
- Trek via shortcut trail through old-growth forest to Taktor
- Trek to Junbesi traditional Sherpa village
Landmarks Junbesi - Day 7
Junbesi to Taksindu
Junbesi to Taksindu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek descent from Junbesi to river
- Trek ascent through forest to Salung
- Views of Everest, Chamlang, and Makalu
- Trek to Ringmo village with apple orchards
- Trek to Taksindu La
- Visit to Taksindu Monastery (1946)
Optional Activities
- Leave donation at Taksindu Monastery
Landmarks Mount Everest Chamlang Makalu Chiwong Monastery Ringmo Taksindu Monastery - Day 8
Taksindu to Phaplu
Taksindu to Phaplu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Trek completion celebration dinner at tea house)
Included Activities
- Scenic forest trek descent to Phaplu
Optional Activities
- Hike to Chiwong Gompa monastery (founded 1923) with valley views
Landmarks Chiwong Gompa Phaplu - Day 9
Phaplu to Kathmandu
Phaplu to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Phaplu to Kathmandu
- Transfer to hotel in Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu independently after arrival
