Anna Everest Spectacular

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu
On arrival in Kathmandu, after you have passed through Customs and Immigration, you will be met by our airport representative at the airport with logo of out Yeti Mountain Home or if you’re from any local agent in your country will the your travel agent’s name etc. And will be welcomed you with garlands of flower and taken on a short drive to the Gokarna Forest Resort, which is your comfortable base for your first night. Then you’ll be served with welcome drink and will start briefing about your programs, will collect necessary documents for permit for the trekking.

Gokarna Forest Resort is located inside the serene temperate Gokarna Forest, the former private Royal hunting grounds of the Kings of Nepal. A winding road climbs leads through the forest up to the main complex, comprising a mix of subtly majestic Malla period architecture, Rana period lodges, and sanctuaries harmoniously blending with nature.
Further on exotic Forest View cottage rooms are set beside a century old restored Hunter’s lodge. A quiet peaceful haven set between ancient towering trees with glimpses of the second fairway in the valley below make the perfect getaway for a few days of golf, relaxation and rejuvenation at the Spa, enchanting forest walks, and time close to nature.
Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.

Day 2 Kathmandu-Pokhara-Birethanti (25 min flight, 45 min drive and 20 min walking)
After breakfast, we transfer to the domestic airport for your 25 minute flight to Pokhara. This spectacular flight offers views of the Langtang, Manaslu and Annapurna ranges. On arrival, you will be transferred by road by road with guides & porters to your trek start point {1-hour}. Our walk will follow a ridgeline in the lower foothills of the Annapurnas with surrounding views of the Pokhara Valley. This route then drops to the Modi River Valley, where Ker & Downey’s Sanctuary Lodge is located. The lodge has magnificent views of the sacred and unclimbed Fishtail Mountain, or Machhapuchhre, as it is locally known. Lunch is at the lodge followed by an optional walk to the nearby village of Birethanti. You may choose to spend the afternoon exploring the surrounding river valley Trek time 3-4 hours. Dinner is included.

Day 3 Birethanti-Majgaon (appr. 4 hrs walking)
Following a leisurely breakfast, we leave the Sanctuary lodge & trek to Ker & Downey’s Gurung Lodge. The lodge is built along the lines of a traditional Nepalese village. Every room has spectacular views of the surrounding valley and mountains. The route follows the Modi river before climbing and contouring through forests.

After lunch at the lodge, you will be escorted to the local village of Tanchok. There will be a talk at a local house, now made into a museum. The contents of the house illustrate how the local people live, together with the tools and implements of day to day traditional village life. There will also be a visit to the school and should there be more than 6 guests, the school children will visit the lodge and perform a number of local dances and songs typical of the region. Dinner is included at Kerr & Downey, Gurung lodge.

Day 4 Majgaon-Dhampus (appr. 4 hrs walking)
This morning we start out trekking through the unspoilt village of Patlekhet. Our walk then takes us through sub-tropical forests that include tree orchids, rhododendrons and magnolias. Along the way, we will stop at the village of Pothana where many Tibetan traders live and sell their souvenirs.
The trail from Pothana to the lodge offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range. After lunch at the lodge there will be an optional walk through the old village of Dhampus. From the lodge, there are sweeping views of the entire Annapurna Range. Dinner is included.

Day 5 Dhampus-Pokhara (appr. 3 hrs walking, 30 min drive)
After breakfast, we depart along the ridge & descend through the wooded hillside and terraced farmland to the valley floor (3300ft/1000m). We then transfer by vehicle to Pokhara (30 minutes).
En route, we can visit the Tibetan Refugee camp.

After lunch at your hotel, you have the afternoon to explore the lakeside with its array of colourful shops that are run by Tibetans or take a boat out on the lake which has views of the Annapurna range.
Then will arrive in hotel Shangri-La village in Pokhara. Dinner is included.

Day 6 Pokhara-Kathmandu-Lukla
After breakfast, we transfer to the Pokhara airport 1.5 hrs before flight departure time for the flight to Kathmandu by Yeti Airlines. After 25 min flight, will land in Kathmandu airport and catch the connection flight to Lukla by Tara Air for 35 min.
This flight follows the Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang and Jugal ranges before entering the Eastern region where you pass Rolwaling Himal, Gaurisankar and Menlumtse before approaching the Khumbu area. After your arrival at Lukla Airport we walk for 5 minutes to the Yeti Mountain lodge for an early lunch. Visit Monastry and Lukla Hospital and School. Overnite Yeti Mountain Home

Day 7 Lukla - Pkhakding (3 hrs walk - 5 km)
After lbreakfast we trek to Phakding: We begin with a gentle climb up by the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Nupla 5885m and Kusumkang 6367m can be seen in the distance. Following the left bank of Dudh Koshi river we reach Phakding. Dinner is included. Overnite Yeti Mountain Home

Day 8 Phakding to Monjo (approximately 5 kilometres: 3 hours)
After breakfast at lodge, we trek to Monjo following with the left bank of Dudh Koshi River.
During trek follow the level path along the right bank from the lodge, Thamserku 6623m. Looms skyward on the opposite bank. After crossing a stream and climbing the terraced hill from the Dudh Koshi route, you arrive at Banker. Walking on the riverbed on the left bank, through a forest you arrive at Chumow where you can visit the Vegetable Farm. Walking along a path with many ups and downs, crossing a stream you pass by a small village located at 2840m gaining with 230m from Phakding.
Your accommodation for the night is at the Monjo Yeti Mountain Home, located above the village and overlooking the Dudh Kosi River. It enjoys spectacular views of Thamserku, weather permitting. After lunch at the lodge, your guide will escort you on a local walk to the near by monastery before returning to the lodge in the late afternoon in good time for your included dinner.
6 pm to 7 pm every day there will be a happy hour - You will be served light drinks and great varieties of snacks. Its also a good time to sit down with the Tour leader and recall all the your memories of the day....

Day 9 Monjo to Namche (approximately 6 kilometres: 5 to 6 hours’ walking)
After breakfast at lodge, start your walk to Namche, which should take between five and six hours.
Descending stone steps you come to a suspension bridge, and, after a short climb you reach Jorshale.

This is the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park, and you must wait here while your guide pays the entrance fees. Walking beside the river, you reach a forested mountainside and pass a rocky area.
After crossing a high, winding path, you descend to the riverbed and reach a V-shaped valley. The river forks here: the right stream is the Dudh Koshi and the left is the Bhote Koshi that leads to Nangpa La. Crossing another suspension bridge and walking a short distance alongside the Bhote Koshi, you ascend to Tup Dhara where youwill get the first view of Mount Everest and hot lemon tea with biscuits - From here you ascend gradually up to Namche Bazaar (The Sherpa capital)
You arrive at the Yeti Mountain Home in Nanche in time for lunch, and spend the next two nights in with dinner included this evening.

Day 10 Namche day excursion     (4 hours’ walking)
After breakfast we trek up to Syangboche airport about 1 hrs. Passing through a small forest we reach Khumjung Hillary High School. The village of Khumjung covers the largest area in Khumbu.
After lunch at Khumjung we visit Khunde hospital.
The hospital & school were built by the late Sir Edmund Hillary. From this area, there are spectacular Views of Majestic Mountains like Thamserku, Kangtega, Ama Dablam, Lhotse and of course Everest. Beside that we can see Kongde Ri also. We then return back to Namche. Dinner is included.

Day 11 Namche to Syangboche (short walk); fly via Lukla to Kathmandu
After an early breakfast this morning, take a 50- minute trek up to Syangboche airport. From here you fly in a light aircraft (Pilatus Potter) of Tara Air to Lukla. Owing to the small size of the aeroplanes, the party may be split into two or three groups, and there may be a short delay. However, in clear weather this short flight will be one of the highlights of your tour, with amazing views of the surrounding mountains.
At Lukla you transfer to a larger plane for the scheduled flight to Kathmandu.

On arrival in Kathmandu after 35 minutes flight, you meet our airport representative who will assist you for receiving the luggage. Then you will transfer to Gokarna Resort. Then you’ve free time to relax or visit more in KTM (optional). Dinner at the hotel in included.

Day 12 Full Day Kathmandu Sightseeing
This day is fully sightseeing day and suvenir shopping day. You will visit around the local, markets, most popular sights of Nepal like Bhoudhanath, Bhaktapur & Pasupatinath.
Pashupatinath (crematory temple): Hindus holiest temple situated at the bank of Bagmanti River, 5 km away from the downtown of Kathmandu. Thousands of devotees converge here on an annual pilgrimage on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, the night of Lord Shiva falls in the month February. Entrance into the templeprecincts is permitted only for the Hindus but other can clearly see the temple and rituals beings performed inside from the eastern bank of the Bagmati river.The temple was listed in the UNESCO world Heritage Monument list in 1797.

Boudhhanath Stupa: Holiest Buddhist stupa of Nepal located at 6 km away from downtown Kathmandu. It was built in fifth century by Lichhavi king Karna Dev. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of Stupa design. A huge statue of Lord Buddha is kept. Boudhanath a World Heritage Site is also known as Khasti.
There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: This complex of palaces, courtyards, and temples were built in the 12th to 18th centuries used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu situated at 12 km from Kathmandu in Baktapur district. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set in to the wall of the palace with writing in 15 languages. Durbar Square is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city.

There are three museums inside the palace building. Highlights: Machchhendranath Temple, Akash Bhairav Temple, Temple of Kumari (Kumari Ghar), Kasthamandap, Jaishi Dewal.
Lunch during the tour and dinner at the evening is included.

Day 13 Departure from KTM
Upon your international flight time, we’ll transfer you to the international airport before 3 hrs before your flight departure with the fare well Khada.