Namaste! And welcome to Kathmandu, the colourful capital of Nepal where ornately carved balconies mingle with beautiful shrines and temples. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting on arrival at the exit gate of Kathmandu airport. Our staff will welcome you and pick you to your accommodated hotel. Please seek our company palmplate to find our staff at the main exit gate of the airport. Rest of the day you can relax at the hotel or short evening walk around local market on your own as per your wish.

A well deserved rest day at cosy of hotel after a long tiring flight. This day, one can move around nearby local market to purchase or hire trekking equipment that is necessary for the trekking like sleeping bags, walking sticks etc, exchange currency as requirement or simply walk around in the local market or Kathmandu Durbar squire nearby with small entrance fee as per your preference on your own. Evening at the hotel lobby there will be pre-trip briefing in which you will be introduced with your trekking guide and explained about your trip in short, instruction for safety etc.

We take a morning flight to Bhadrapur. From there we drive for 2 hours to Birtamod, and for a further 4 hours to Phidim where we overnight.

We set off early to make the journey by road from Phidim to Taplejung, or to Suketar. On arrival we meet with our porters and after loading up, we start trekking. We follow a ridge to start with, before descending through forests to the valley and our overnight stop at Lali Kharka 2270m.

The day starts with a descent through the village of Tambawa to Pakora, where we cross the Phawa Khola by the suspension bridge. We then climb steeply into the forests, which will give us welcome shade from the heat of the day. From the top of the pass at Khare Bhanjyang 2170m, we may get our first views of distant Kangchenjunga. We overnight at Khare Bhanjyang

Today’s walk starts with a descent to warm up, passing several villages, including the delightfully named Funfun, where we may get our first views of impressive Jannu. The rest of the day is up and down to the next camp at Mamamkhe, a substantial village of about 60 houses 1830m.

A shorter day largely of contouring as we follow the valley above the river Kabeli Khola. Climbing through terraced fields we reach Yamphudin 1735m, the most remote permanent village on our route.

We start the day with a climb to the pass at Dupi Bhanjyang (2,684m). Trekking downhill through the woods we come to our overnight destination, the Omje Khola river 2445m.

Leaving the farmlands behind, we now trek mostly through forest and pasture land. We gain further height to cross the pass of Lamite Bhanjyang 3430m, descending to the valley of the Simbua river that flows from the Yalung glacier. We overnight in the wooded valley at Thoronton (2995m).

We have an acclimatisation day at Thoronton, and a local walk to gain height during the day is recommended, returning to spend a second night at the same altitude. This is a very important aspect of our trek and will undoubtedly assist with the success, as well as with our enjoyment of it.

Though we continue to gain height, today’s walk is gentle and follows the Simbuwa river. The rhododendron forests thin to give superb views of Kabru 7338m and Talung 7349m. Our overnight is at Tseram 3890m and at this altitude, we can expect a colder night.

Today we reach the tree line and the landscape opens out to the valley of the Yalung Glacier, littered with moraines and glacial debris. We follow the northern edge of the glacier with good views of Kabru South 7317m, Ratong 6678m and Kotkan 6147m. We overnight at Ramze. 4110m.

We have an acclimatisation day at Ramze. For an acclimatisation walk we can move further up the Yalung Glacier we start to get views of Kangchenjunga’s south face. Reaching Oktang 4624m Jannu’s icy east face towers above. It may be possible to climb higher for better views if time and energy permit - your sirdar will advise on this.

For further morning is spent in the Ramze area for acclimatisation and exploration in the area. In the afternoon we trek back down to Yalung in preparation for crossing the Mirgin La.

We start the long climb up towards Sinelapche La, 4640m, the highest point on the route, followed by the crossing of the Mirgin La pass. The views of nearby Jannu are spectacular but distant Makalu, the Khumbu Himal and the mountains bordering Tibet are a panoramic backdrop. Our overnight will be at Mirgin La.

We descend through rhododendron forests to Ghunsa, a Sherpa village and our first contact with permanent habitation for almost a week. Ghunsa 3414m nestles on the valley floor. If it weren’t for the mani walls and prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, the setting could almost be alpine. Forests of giant deodar and other conifers, bearing masses of Spanish moss, grow up the hillsides.

Climbing steadily today but the terrain starts to open out, with less forest and better views of the mountains. With the climbing over, we trek around the flank of the valley in full view of imposing Jannu, (7710m) known as the ‘peak of terror’. We overnight at Kambachen (4090m), the summer home of Ghunsa’s people.

A day of spectacular scenery as we are back in among the high peaks. The walking is easier today but no doubt the altitude will slow us down. We pass the summer pastures of Ramtang just before reaching the moraines of Kangchenjunga’s glacier. We overnight at Lhonak (4700m) just beyond the glacier in view of Tent Peak (7365m), Nepal Peak (7168m), Wedge Peak (6750m) and Mera (6335m).

If we have fully acclimatised we will continue with the short walk into the base camp at Pang Pema, though the altitude and distracting scenery are likely to slow us down. Our overnight is at 5139m, lying at the entrance to a vast cirque formed of Wedge Peak, Ramtang (6700m), Kambachen (7902m), Yalung Kang (8505m) Kangchenjunga (8586m), The Twins (7350m) and Cross Peak (6510m). This is a dramatic setting for a well-earned supper.

We have a free day to explore these wonderful surrounds. In case of any delays on our walk in, this day can be used as contingency day.

We start our journey back down the valley. Though we are backtracking, a journey is never quite the same in reverse. There may be chances to photograph scenes missed on the journey in.

A leisurely walk down the valley to Ghunsa.

A pleasant day walking through dense forest with occasional monkey troupes for company. Overnight at Kyapra 2770m.

A longer day, but as we get lower down and temperatures warm up and a welcome bathe in the river awaits.

Continuing our descent down the valley but now through cultivated land. Today will be a longer day.

Our final trek to Taplejung ends with a short climb back into the town, where we stay overnight.

After breakfast at Taplejung we will take a packed lunch for the 9 hour drive to Phidim where our staff will prepare dinner. Overnight at Phidim.

We have to start early for today’s 9 hour drive to Biratnagar. We take a late afternoon flight from Biratnagar to Kathmandu

This is the final day in Nepal. A chance to do some shopping, explore at leisure or merely relax by the hotel. We enjoy a final night together, reliving the trek and our extraordinary achievements.

We say 'Namaste' for memories that will last a lifetime. There are no activities planned for today and you are able to depart the hotel at any time. Check out time from the hotel is at 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel. For your final departure, our staff will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu airport approximately 3 hours prior to your international flight time.