THAME Legendary

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 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 3 Flight: Kathmandu-Lukla (35 minutes flight by Twin otter or Dornier aircrafts)
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport before 1.5 hours of your flight time for the flight about 35 minutes to Lukla by Tara Air. This flight follows the Langtang and Jugal ranges before entering the Eastern region where you pass Rolwaling Himal. Gaurisankar and Menlumtse before entering the Khumbu area. After your arrival at Lukla Airport, is also called Tenzin-Hillary Airport located at 2840 m. Once you arrive at Lukla airport you’ll be introduced with your crew Guides, sherpa and porters. Then from airport, we walk for 5 minutes to the Yeti Mountain Home and check-in at lodge.

Then after shower or what else will have lunch at lodge. After lunch you’ve free time to explore and visit around the market. You’ll escorted to Lukla Village, known as the gateway of Khumbu area, school, Monastery and Pasang Lhamu Hospital.

Then after short briefing of hospital, monastery then returns to lodge. Dinner at lodge in incuded.

Day 4 Lukla to Phakding (3hrs walking)
After breakfast at lodge, we start trek to Phakding walking off three hours. This starts with a gentle down hill walk with beautiful scenery of the Sherpa homes. There will be plenty of hot lemon tea stops and a chance to meet the locals and take plenty of photographs. On the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River, with distant views of the peaks of Nupla (5,885 metres) and Kusumkang (6,367 metres). Following the left bank of the river you reach Phakding, where you stop for lunch and for the evening. Phakding is located at 2640 meter high from sea level.

After lunch at Yeti Mountain Home lodge at Phadking, you’re free time. Then you can visit upper Phakding village.

Dinner is included at the lodge this evening.

Day 5 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 follow the level path along the right bank from the resort, 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 6 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 the 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 7 Namche day excursion (2 hours’ walking)
After breakfast at the Yeti Mountain Home, You will take an easy 1 hour walk to the 50th Anniversary Tenzing & the Sherpa’s of Everest memorial Stupa. The views from here of Mount Everest, Lohtse, Nuptse , Amadablam and the surrounding peaks of the Khumbu is breath taking.

You can just imagine the great 1953 historical ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay conquest of Everest on May 29.

After the visit of the stupa you will be taken to the SHERPA CULTURAL CENTER. There will be a 1/2 hour power presentation by Lhakpa Sherpa who has great talent and passion on Sherpa culture and photography . To speak to him you will need to write on a piece of paper as he lost his hearing when he was young lad. Great guy to have a chat - full of knowledge. You will also be shown the typical Sherpa home and the great photo exhibition on the Sherpa’s who have summited Mount Everest from 1953 to 2010. - Its very interesting and fascinating to learning the history of the Sherpa’s.

Lunch at the lodge Yeti Mountain Home. After lunch you are free to head down to the Namche market for shopping and great bargains wait for you . You may also see the Tibetan traders who make a yearly journey from the Tibetan plateau to sell at the markets. At 4 pm your tour leader will take you to visit Namche Monastery. The monastery is about 80 years old and has beautiful Thanka paintings of Tibetan deities. You are most welcome to burn a butter lamps for your loved ones. Dinner at the lodge.

Day 8 Namche to Thame (approximately 10 kilometres: 5 hours’ walking)
After breakfast at Namche, begin your walk to Thame, which should take approximately two-anda- half hours for lunch .You will pass through a beautiful pine forest and typically Sherpa homes.

This trail forms part of the entry route to Tibet, which passes near the 8,012-metre peak of Cho Oyu, first climbed in 1954. It is also the historical route that the Sherpa’s migrated from eastern Tibet 800 years ago. A lunch stop is made at Thamo. Its also the home Ang Rita Sherpa, who holds the record for scaling Mt Everest ten times without oxygen.

After lunch you ascend gradually up passing a monastery where nuns live and finally you come to village of Samden .From here you descend down to the bridge and crossing Bhote Koshi River, A half an hour ascent up to reach Thame Village, where you stay at the Thame Yeti Mountain Home, your base for the next two nights. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening.

Day 9 Thame day excursion (approximately 4 hours’ walking)

After breakfast at lodge, take a half-hour walk up to Thame Monastery. This monastery is located in the Khumbu region, 200 metres above the village. It is set on the southern slope of Sumdur Mountain under a very high rocky cliff, noted for its rock formations, which are mentioned in five books on the history of the region. The monastery was built in the 14th century.

From the monastery you trek back to the lodge, arriving in time for lunch.

After lunch you can also visit the home of two famous Sherpa’s One Tenzing Norgay and Appa Sherpa who has now climbed Mount Everest 20 times. Thame is one of greatest village of Solu Khumbu where many young High altitude climbing Sherpa’s have climbed Mount Everest at least 6 to 18 times ... Very beautiful village with very humble Everest summiteers ... Lunch and dinner are included at the lodge today.

Day 10 Thame to Namche (approximately 6 kilometres: 4 hours’ walking with tea and photo stops)

After breakfast, you walk back to Namche, following the same route as on Day 7. You stop for tea and lunch at Thamo , where you can see the head office of the Khumbu Electricity Company, built with support from the Austrian government.

After lunch an easy walk back to reach the Namche Yeti Mountain Home; this is the same property as used on Day 9. You spend your final night in the Everest region here, with dinner included this evening. This is a also a good time to give the tips to the porters and the staff to say good bye and thank them for their wonderful support and help .

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 Free Day
Today is fully free for relax, for shopping as your souvenir etc. Dinner at hotel 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.