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.

Approximate Driving Hours: 30 minutes
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals include: None

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. In this day our staff will issue NMA Peak climbing permit. 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.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals include: Breakfast

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.

Driving Hours: 6 hours 40 minutes Flight hours: 30 minutes 
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Accommodation: Lodge
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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.

Driving Hours: 5 hours Walking hours: 3.5 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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

Walking hours: 6 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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.

Walking hours: 7.5 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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.

Walking hours: 4 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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.

Walking hours: 4 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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).

Walking hours: 7 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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.

Walking hours: depends on wish
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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.

Walking hours: 6.5 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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.

Walking hours: 4.5 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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.

Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today is a rather short day of trekking. After having our breakfast, we start to follow the trail that goes along harsh alpine vegetation towards Yalung Base Camp. With amazing views of surrounding high mountains and valleys, we trek to reach a good camping site at 4500 meters also known as Yarlung Base Camp where we will camp for our overnight stay. Our Sherpa crew will set up the camp and make necessary preparations for further trekking to higher altitudes.

Walking hours: 4-5 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Leaving Yalung Base Camp, we begin our trek with a gradual ascent over rocky and loose trails. The trails in this section are often snow-covered and icy. So, we may have to make use of ropes and crampons. Our climb can be tiring, so resting every now and then helps in restoring energy while trekking in higher altitudes. We will arrive at a good camping site known as Bokta Peak Base Camp.

Walking hours: 5-6 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This day most of the time we rest at our camp. Afternoon, the climbing support sherpa will brief the team about peak climbing skill and safety on the mountain. After that we will check all our group and personal climbing equipment.

Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

From Bokta Peak Base Camp, our trail climbs up on top of a rocky ridge and from there we will gradually climb to reach a good camping site at 5,720 meters. During our climbing trek, we will have great views of Kanchenjunga Mountain Range and surrounding high mountain valleys. Once we reach our campsite, our Sherpa crew will set up the camp and make necessary checks on our health conditions and climbing gears needed for climbing the summit of Bokta Peak.

Walking hours: 3-4 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: High Altitude food

Today is the day we all were desperately waiting for. Fully acclimatized and properly equipped we start early with the aim to reach the summit before noon, as the strong winds after midday can create obstacles in reaching the summit. Following the footsteps and guidance of our experienced climbing experts we will overcome several technical sections and head towards the peak summit. Our tiring climb to the summit of Bokta Peak is rewarded with magnificent views of Kanchenjunga, Kumbhakarna, Dhormo Peak, Nupchu and several snow-capped mountains. We will spend a short quality time at the summit and then descend following the same route back to the base camp.

Walking hours: 7-8 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: High Altitude food/Dinner

If any problem encounter on the summit day, we will use this day for summit.

Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: High altitude food/ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After successfully achieving the summit of Bokta Peak, we will begin our return journey by retracing our steps and following the same trail back to Yalung base camp. Our trail can be very slippery and snow-covered in some sections so we may have to make use of ropes and crampons. Without hurrying we descend to reach Yalung Base Camp for our overnight camping.

Walking hours: 4-5 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: High Altitude food

From Yalung base camp, we continue to retrace our steps on the same trail that leads back to Cheram. Our trail from Cheram is a gradually descend journey that goes through a valley and passes along densely forested areas. We continue our trek on a trail that goes along Simbuwa river as we head towards Thoronton. The village of Thoronton is situated beside the banks of Simbuwa river with a couple of tea houses and comprises of good camping grounds.

Walking hours: 5-6 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast, we will leave Tortong and cross a bridge over Simbuwa river to follow the trail that goes along the left bank of the gorge. Our trail gradually climbs up to a valley as we head towards Lasiya Bhanjyang. From the top, we will follow an easy descend journey to arrive at the river bed. After crossing the river we will trek for a while to arrive at the Sherpa village of Yamphudin.

Walking hours: 5-6 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Leaving the beautiful Sherpa village of Yamphudin, we will follow the trail that descends down to the west side of Kabeli Khola. Then our trail climbs up a switchback towards a ridge where we will pass along chortens and colourful prayer flags. We continue our trek as we head towards the village of Mamangkhe. The village is inhabited by Limbu tribe communities of Nepal.

Walking hours: 5-6 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Leaving Mamangkhe, we will follow the trail that is gradual ascend through rice terraced fields into a side cannon. We will cross a suspension bridge and trek towards the village of Phonpe. From there, our trail is an easy downhill trekking while we pass along cascading waterfalls and cross several small streams to arrive at the village of Ksesuwa. The village is largely inhabited by Limbu and Gurung ethnic tribe communities of Nepal.

Walking hours: 5-6 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

From Ksesuwa we will follow the trail that comprises of several ups and downs as we pass through the villages of Kunjari and Bhanjyang. We will have magnificent views of Kanchenjunga and Kyabru during our trek today. Our trail enters Kabeli valley and continues to climb through dense rhododendron forest to arrive at Lali Kharka.

Walking hours: 5-6 hours
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Accommodation: Camp
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today is the last day of our trek. From Lalikharka we will follow an easy trail that goes through rich pastures and fascinating settlements. Our trek continues with several uphill and downhill trekking as we head back to reach Taplejung. Evening we will celebrate the success with all Nepalese staffs together.

Walking hours: 4-5 hours
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Accommodation: Lodge
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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.

Driving hours: 6.5 hours
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Accommodation: Lodge
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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

Driving hours: 9.5 hours Flight Hours: 30 minutes
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Accommodation: Hotel
Meals include: Breakfast and lunch

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.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals include: Breakfast

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.

Driving hour:40 minutes
Meals include: Breakfast