Dudh Kunda Lake Trek

Altitude above sea level: 1,302 m / 4,269 ft.

Driving Time: Approx. 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

Accommodation: Hotel Tibet or similar

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu,, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative, who will be holding a “Nepal Sanctuary Treks” sign outside the terminal to greet you.

You will be transferred to your hotel in a private vehicle. After checking in and freshening up, our representative will meet you to give a detailed briefing on the upcoming itinerary, along with important safety guidelines and hygiene practices to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trek.

Altitude above sea level: 1,302 m / 4,269 ft.

Tour Duration:  Approx. 8 hours

Accommodation: Hotel Tibet or similar

Meal: Breakfast

9:00 AM: Guided Cultural Tour of Kathmandu Valley

Start your day with a guided cultural tour around Kathmandu Valley. Explore the vibrant Kathmandu with our expert guides, who will share insights into the area’s rich history.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka Durbar), a royal historical complex filled with temples, palaces, and shrines from the 15th century. Highlights include Kumari Ghar (the home of the living goddess) and Kasthamandap, an architectural marvel built from a single tree.

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

Next, head to Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, a sacred site for both Hinduism and Buddhism. Admire the stunning white dome and golden spire, while soaking in the serene atmosphere filled with incense and prayer wheels.

PM: Boudhanath Stupa

Visit the massive Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a spiritual center for Tibetan culture, surrounded by prayer flags, monks, and devotees chanting ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’.

Pashupatinath Temple

Conclude your tour at the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu temples, located along the Bagmati River. Here, you can witness profound spiritual rituals, including the moving sight of open-air cremations, which hold deep cultural significance. After immersing yourself in this sacred experience, you will transfer back to your hotel.

Altitude above sea level: 1,790 m/5,872 ft.

Driving duration: 7-8 hrs. approx.

Accommodation: Camping

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Begin your Everest Base Camp adventure with an early morning departure from Kathmandu via the iconic Araniko Highway. This thrilling overland journey takes around 8–9 hours and is packed with breathtaking Himalayan views, including snow-capped peaks like Langtang, Dorjee Lakpa, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang Lirung.

Your route initially follows the Kodari Road (Tibet Highway), offering glimpses of borderland landscapes, before veering towards Jiri, a historic trekking trailhead. Along the way, you’ll cross the roaring Bhote Koshi River, a hotspot for adventure tourism, especially white-water rafting and kayaking.

After winding through lush hills, terraced farms, and river valleys, you’ll arrive at Shivalaya — a charming village known as the gateway to Everest. This serene spot marks the start of the classic trail and offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and natural beauty for trekking enthusiasts.

Altitude above sea level: 2,200 m/7,218 ft.

Hiking duration:  5- 6 hours approx.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you hike toward Bhandar, passing scenic villages, grazing cattle, and lush green fields. The trail winds through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests, offering a peaceful and immersive nature experience.

You’ll climb to Sangbadananda (2,150 m / 7,054 ft), then ascend to Deurali Pass (2,705 m / 8,875 ft). From the top, enjoy panoramic views of Dudh Kunda Himal, Khatanga, Karylung, and Pikey Peak. The pass is also lined with ancient Mani walls, carved with Tibetan Buddhist prayers.

Descending through vibrant rhododendron clusters, the trail leads you to the outskirts of Bhandar, where you’ll camp for the night in a peaceful mountain setting.

Altitude above sea level: 2,300 m/7,546 ft.

Hiking duration: 6-7 hrs. Approx.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, begin your trek from Bhandar, descending toward the Likhu Khola River. From there, the trail climbs through dense rhododendron and pine forests, leading you to Chaulakharka.

Along the way, enjoy views of traditional villages, cozy tea houses, and terraced fields. The trail opens up to breathtaking scenes of the Barha Himalayan Range, Karylung, Lambur, and other snow-covered peaks.

Your day ends in the peaceful Namkhili village, home to a few monasteries maintained by the Pikey Peak region, offering a serene cultural experience amidst the mountains.

Altitude above sea level: 3,350 m/10,991 ft.

Hiking duration: 6 hrs. Approx.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, the trek continues toward Goli Gompa Danda, winding through peaceful pine and rhododendron forests. Enjoy sweeping mountain views as you pass sacred stupas, mani walls, and fluttering prayer flags along the trail.

The route leads through tranquil woods filled with birdsong, eventually reaching Ngaur Gompa, a serene Buddhist monastery. Nearby, explore a local cheese factory and soak in panoramic views of Gaurishankar Himal and Numbur Himal from the hilltop village of Ngaur.

Altitude above sea level: 3,585 m/11,762 ft.

Hiking duration: 5-6 hrs. Approx.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, begin your hike through dense rhododendron and pine forests, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding Himalayas. This region is part of the famous Numbur Cheese Circuit, where you can visit a local dairy and sample fresh yak cheese.

The trail rewards you with spectacular vistas of Mt. Gaurishankar, the Manaslu region, and the Annapurna Himalayan Range. Along the way, pass Mani walls adorned with beautiful Buddhist paintings and scriptures, adding a spiritual touch to your journey.

You’ll arrive at Pikey Peak Base Camp  surrounded by mountain views, unique flora, and rich wildlife — a perfect place to rest and take in the serene alpine beauty.

Altitude above sea level: 4,065 m/13,339 ft. (Pike Peak); 2,515 m/8,251 ft. (Jarse Bhanjyang)

Hiking duration: 2 hrs. Approx. (Pike Peak); 4 hrs. Approx. (Jarse Bhanjyang)

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today marks the highlight of the Pikey Peak Everest View Trek — reaching the summit of Pikey Peak. Starting early, follow a scenic trail adorned with vibrant prayer flags leading to the peak.

Witness a stunning sunrise over the Himalayas, featuring iconic giants like Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Makalu, Gauri Shankar, Annapurna, Lhotse, Thamserku, and Mera Peak.

After soaking in the breathtaking views, descend back to base camp for a well-deserved breakfast. Then continue your trek downhill along a ridgeline that begins flat but becomes steep as you enter the forest, leading you to Jarse Bhanjyang.

Altitude above sea level:2,675 m/8,776 ft.

Hiking duration: 5 hrs. approx.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From Taktor, enjoy a scenic trek to Junbesi, a traditional Sherpa village rich in culture and history. Known as the cradle of Sherpa heritage, Junbesi lies in the sacred Solu Khumbu valley, revered as a ‘Beyul’ (hidden paradise).

This remote Himalayan region near the Tibet border is dotted with ancient Buddhist monasteries, where deep faith and traditions continue to thrive, offering a unique spiritual experience for trekkers.

Altitude above sea level: 3,031 m/9,941 ft.

Hiking duration: 7 hrs. approx.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s trek follows the river through vibrant fields and wildflowers to Thupten Choling Monastery, a unique spiritual haven home to around 800 monks living in small cottages on the hillside.

Founded in the 1960s by His Holiness the late Trulsik Rinpoche, who fled Tibet, Thupten Choling supports and educates a large community—about 80% of whom are Tibetan refugees. It serves as a vital refuge for Tibetans entering Nepal, with many continuing to India, while around 40 nuns annually stay to join the monastery’s vibrant spiritual life.

Altitude above sea level:4,040 m/13,255 ft.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Over the next two days, trek along a stunning ridge that brings you closer to the snow-capped peaks of the Rowaling Himal. Though this remote trail fills with pilgrims during festival times, you’ll likely have the serene landscape all to yourself.

Camp in peaceful alpine meadows surrounded by towering rock faces and grazing yaks — a true wilderness experience in the heart of the Himalayas.

Altitude above sea level: 4,560 m/14,961 ft.

Hiking Duration: 5 hrs. Approx.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dudh Kunda Lake, nestled at the base of Mt. Numbur and the Karyalung Glacier, is revered as the sacred abode of Lord Shiva. Every August, during the full moon, thousands of Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims visit the lake, believing that a dip in its icy waters cleanses sins.

Just a short 2-hour walk from your last camp, you’ll have plenty of time to relax and soak in the breathtaking beauty of this spiritual and pristine Himalayan sanctuary.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a day to rest and/or explore this amazing place. This truly is the high point of your trek, so we recommend you take your time here to really soak up the beauty of this place.

Altitude above sea level: 3,925 m/12,877 ft.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a morning Kora (circumambulation) around the sacred site, you retrace your path back to Thadarbug and reconnect with the classic pilgrim route toward Taksindu La. Following the scenic ridgeline south, you’ll camp at a traditional herder’s campsite, surrounded by stunning mountain views and peaceful alpine atmosphere.

Altitude above sea level: 2,842 m/9,324 ft.

Hiking duration: 6 hrs. Approx.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, trek down the ridgeline toward the main Jiri to Everest trail at Taksindu La, offering stunning mountain vistas along the way. A short descent brings you to the peaceful Taksindu Monastery and the nearby traditional village, where culture and nature blend beautifully.

Altitude above sea level: 2,470 m/8,104 ft.

Trekking duration: 6 hrs. Approx.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you leave the main trekking trail and descend through beautiful forests toward Phaplu. Along the way, you can hike up to Chiwong Gompa, a monastery perched on a cliff overlooking the valley. Founded in 1923, Chiwong Gompa is famous for its vibrant Mani Rimdu festival held each autumn.

Continue your descent into Phaplu, where you’ll celebrate the successful completion of your incredible trek.

Driving duration: 7 hrs. approx.

Accommodation: Hotel Tibet or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After enjoying a hearty breakfast, embark on a scenic drive back to Kathmandu. Along the way, you’ll be treated to stunning views of the landscapes, making this journey a relaxing and picturesque end to your adventure.

Meal: Breakfast

As your unforgettable journey comes to an end, it’s time to fly back home, cherishing all the incredible memories of Nepal. A representative from Nepal Sanctuary Treks will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Please make sure to check in 3 hours prior to your scheduled flight for a smooth departure.