Trek for good walkers. Great hike at medium altitude, between 2000m and 3000m, with optional incursion at 4561m. Visit many Buddhist monasteries, preferred area of Tibetan refugee settlement for centuries and observation of famous Buddhist festival Mani Rimdu (October/November) in Chiwong monastery.
Best periods: March, April, May, for the blooming of Rhododendrons and October- November for Buddhist festivals generally at the end of October, November.
Crossing the Solukhumbu, you are closer to an authentic population (with some homestays), of Tibetan origin, with very well preserved culture, far from the roads and crowds of tourists.
Day 1 : Kathmandu
At you arrival you are received and welcomed by our representative and transferred to the Hotel.
Day 2 : Visit of Kathmandu
Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. At Pashupatinath you discover the most important Nepalese Hindu temple on the side of Bagmati river.You continue to Bodhnath, one of the holiest Buddhist stupa of Nepal. After you goto Swyambhunath, an ancient Stupa and then Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day 3 : Kathmandu (1350 m) - Jiri (1905m)
You start your trip with transport from Kathmandu to Jiri. During the drive, you enjoy the view on green hills and snowy mountains. Thoughthe road is narrow, it remains quite smooth.
Day 4 : Jiri - Deurali (2705 m) – 6h30
After the breakfast, the trek starts with slightly ascend to Mali Danda (2440 m) and you continue to Shivalaya (1800 m). One hour more to reach Deurali.
Day 5 : Deurali (2705m) –Kinja(1610m) – 6h
From Deurali, the trail is steep and goes down toBhandar (2250 m). After, we descend towards Kenja (1600 m).
Day 6 : Kinja - Lamjura (3636 m) – 5h30
From Kinja, you cross Dagchu and Goyem villages. And the trail continues to Lamjura. Green landscapes, maid of valleys, dispersed habitation.
Day 7 : Lamjura (3636 m) - Junbesi (2700m) - 5h
Descent and cross of rhododendron’s forests before arriving at Junbesi. View on Dhudh Kunda.
Day 8 : Junbesi - Thupten Choing Monastry (3000m) - 4h
The biggest Tibetan monastery in Nepal situated at the altitude of 3000m. It is the stronghold of His Holiness Trulshig Rinpoche with a monastic community of more than 500 monks and nuns.
Day 9 : Thupten Choing Monastry (3000 m) - Shengeephuk campsite (3940m) – 5h
During the trek you cross a Buddhist village (Kumagangdo), a Buddhist school, and a meditation cave. Camping at Shengeephuk.
Day 10 : Shengeephuk campsite (3940m) –Saharsbeni(3835m) – 5h
From Shengeephuk campsite, you cross a rhododendron landscape, a bamboo forest and you enjoy the view on the Himalayan range, before arriving at Saharsbeni.
Day 11 : Saharsbeni – Dudhkunda lake (4561m) – back to Beni(3450m) - 5h
Excursion to Dudhkunda Lake, a holy lake popular for pilgrims. Back to Beni just down to Saharsbeni.
Day 12 : Beni - Ringmo (2700m) - 6h
From Beni youcontinue to Ringmo with great views on the Himalayan range.
Day 13 : Ringmo - Chiwong monastery (2745m) - 4h
Trek of around three hours to reach Chiwong monastery
After the lunch, we visit Chiwong monastery, which is perched on a high cliff. Observation of Mani Rimdu festival.
Day 14 : According to dates, festival in Chiwong monastery – 4h
We stay on more day in Chiwong Monastery.(*)
(*) The date of this trek, in november, is normally planned to assist the Mani Rimdu festival in fullmoon of November.
Day 15: Chiwong monastery - Ghunsa (2225m) - 6h
From Chiwong, you start the trek to Ghunsa, village and school supported by French association Ciel de Ghunsa – Solidarité Népal. Accomodation – Homestay.
Day 16 : Visit of Ghunsa
The next day you stay at Ghunsa and visit the village, school and health post.
Day 17 : Ghunsa-Bhaktapur
Private jeep from Ghunsa to Bhaktapur.
Day 18 : Free day in Bhaktapur
Morning visit in Bhaktapur and afternoon free.
Day 19 : Kathmandu
Free day. Transfer to the airport according to everyone’s hour.
Price Includes
→KTM hotel room with breakfast
→Sightseeing in three cultural heritage sites
→National park permit fee
→Trekking permit (TIMS) fee
→Government licensed and trained local English speaking guide
→All hot meals during the trek
→Guide, food, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation & local taxes
→All the transport and internal flights during the program
The price does not includes
→Your all kinds of insurance
→Visa fees
→Lunch and dinner in city
→Drinks
→Optional trips
→Tips