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Camping treks were designed especially for the treks during early years when accommodation was scarce reroute. These days, very good lodges are available around all popular trekking routes. We suggest lodge treks where available as it gives you and opportunity to interact with the locals and also saves precious time making camps and most important of all, you save a huge amount in trekking cost.

What is included in Lodge treks?

Teahouse or Lodge treks can be organized for popular trekking routes such as those in the Annapurna region, Everest region and Langtang region where local teahouses and lodges are available for night halts. During Teahouse treks, we provide a guide/escort and a porter for every two persons or as per requirement and all meals and accommodation will be in the best available teahouses.

Some Popular Lodge Trek in Nepal :

Annapurna Region

Ghorepani Trek :

A full day is spent in Kathmandu visiting two major cities of the valley. An interesting day hike through pine forest along the ridge to Nagarkot Hill Station (2,174 m) offers you an opportunity to stretch your legs and to prepare for the coming trek.

Ghorepani Trek starts from Pokhara valley and takes you through picturesque mountain villages of the Gurungs (The Gurungs form the backbone of the famous Gorkha regiments) community passing through forests of spectacular Rhododendrons alive with an amazing variety of birds and flowers. It is probably the best short trek in Nepal, which offers you a dramatic close up view of Annapurna I (8,091m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Machhapuchhare-the Fish-Tail Mountain (6,997m) in their full glory.

Two full days are spent at the Royal Chitwan National Park reputed to be the best managed wildlife park in Asia. Elephant back safari, canoe ride and jungle walk in search of the One horned rhinoceros, leopards, deer, crocodiles and birds is an experience of a lifetime. The only complaint we get on this trip is that it ended too soon.

Summary : Kathmandu-02 nights; drive to Changunaraya and hike to Nagarkot-01 night; drive to Pokhara-01 night; Trek-05 nights; Trek back to Pokhara-02 nights; drive/fly to Kathmandu-02 nights.

Grade	Easy to Moderate Trek
Total tour days	14
Trek days	6
Trek type	Lodge Trek
Max. altitude reached	3,290 m
Tour Season	September through June

Itineraries

Day 01	Arrival transfer.
Day 02	Full day sightseeing tour to Bhaktapur City and Boudhabnath Stupa, Kathmandu City and Swyambhunath.
Day 03	Day hike from Changunarayan Temple to Nagarkot.
Day 04	Drive Nagarkot to Pokhara.- 230 Km – approx. 7 hours
Day 05	Drive to Phedi and trek to Pothana(1,890m)
Day 06	Trek Pothana – Ghandrung (1,940m)
Day 07	Trek Ghandrung – Tadapani (2,590m)
Day 08	Trekl Tadapani – Ghorepani (2, 750m)
Day 09	Trek Ghorepani – Pun hill (3,290m) and back to Tirkhedhunga (1,577m).
Day 10	Trek Tirkhedhunga – Birenthanti (about 1,025m) – Naya Pul – Pokhara.
Day 11	Day free in Pokhara
Day 12	Fly/drive Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Day 13	Day free in Kathmandu
Day 14	Departure transfer.

Siklis Trek :

A full day tour in Kathmandu Valley takes you around two historic cities of the valley. The artisans of both the cities excel in the traditional crafts of stone and woodcarving. This can be observed while strolling around the Palace Square with its many temples and monuments.

The trek starts from Pokhara. The trail leads through terraced fields and charming little villages and always with spectacular views of Annapurna II (7,937m) and IV ranges, Machhapuchhare (6,997m), Lamjung Himal (6,986m) etc. You have a full day of leisure in Pokhara to relax and stretch your legs. This tour also takes you to the dense forested plains to the south in search of such endangered species as the One horned rhino and the Royal Bengal tiger, adding yet another dimension to your trip.

Summary : Kathmandu-02 nights; drive to Pokhara-01 night; Trek-06 nights; Trek back to Pokhara-01 night; drive/fly to Kathmandu-01 nights.

Grade	Easy Trek
Total tour days	12
Trek days	7
Trek type	Lodge Trek
Max. altitude reached	Approx. 2000 m
Tour Season	September through June

Itineraries

Day 01	Arrival.
Day 02	Full day Tour: Bhaktapur, Boudhabnath Stupa, Kathmandu, Swyambhunath.
Day 03	Drive to Pokhara (990m). Half-day tour.
Day 04	Trek Pokhara – Kharpani, (5 hours)
Day 05	Trek Kharpani – Ghalekharka (4 hours)
Day 06	Trek Ghalekharka – Naulikharka ( 5 ½ hours)
Day 07	Trek Naulikharka – Sikless (3 ½ hours)
Day 08	Trek Sikless – Lamakhet (5 hours)
Day 09	Trek Lamkhet – Kalikastan (Thulokot) (5 hours)
Day 10	Trek Kalikastan – Begnas and drive to Pokhara (2 hours)
Day 11	Fly/Drive to Kathmandu.
Day 12	Departure Transfer.

Gurung Village Trek

Summary : Kathmandu-02 nights; drive to Pokhara-01 night; Trek-07 nights; Trek back to Pokhara-02 nights; drive to Chitwan Wildlife Park-02 nights; drive to Kathmandu-03 nights.

Grade	Easy to Moderate Trek
Total tour days	18
Trek days	8
Trek type	Lodge Trek
Max. altitude reached	2700 m
Tour Season	September through June

Itineraries

Day 01	Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 02	Full day tour: Bhaktapur, Boudhabnath , Kathmandu and Swyambhunath.
Day 03	Drive Kathmandu – Pokhara – 6 hours
Day 04	Trek Pokhara – Arwa
Day 05	Trek Arwa – Lamo Khet
Day 06	Trek Lamo Khet – Sikles
Day 07	Trek Sikles – Bhaishin Kharkaha
Day 08	Trek Bhaishi Kharkha – Ghale Gaon (2,713m)
Day 09	Trek Ghale Gaon – Lhachok (1000m)
Day 10	Trek Lhachok – Damphus (1,770m)

Langtang Region

A full day is spent in Kathmandu, visiting the two cities of Bhaktapur and Kathmandu and to prepare for the trek that starts the following day.

Langtang trek starts from Syabru Besi after an interesting, but rough six-hour drive from Kathmandu. This is a picturesque trek rich in cultural heritage and delightful animal and plant life. The spring brings out flowers like Primula, blue iris, edelweiss and rhododendrons and we may also see a Tahr (a large mountain goat), Bear, Deer and possibly Red Panda and a wide variety of bird life. It is perhaps the best introduction to the Nepal Himalayas. Follow the Trishuli river north and then up into the wide alpine valley of Langtang from where the great peaks become visible - Ganesh (7,407 m), Langtang Lirung (7,246 m), Dorje Lakpa (6,975 m) and many others. Your final destination at Kyanjin Gompa (3,950 m) is near the end of the valley offering spectacular day excursions to vantage points with superb views of Lantang Lirung. It is also possible to explore the glaciers and the yak pastures of Langsisa.

On our return journey, we take a higher route to the holy lakes at Gosaikunda from where you get a scintillating panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges stretching from Dhaulagir (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) in the west to Mount Everest (8,848m) in the far east. The trail continues further south passing through Thare Pati and finally ends in Kathmandu

Langtang and Gosainkunda Trek

Summary : Kathmandu-03 nights; drive to Shabru and trek; Trek-14 nights; drive to Kathmandu-03 nights.

Grade	Moderate to Adventurous
Total tour days	21
Trek days	15
Trek type	Lodge Trek
Max. altitude reached	4,640m at Surjakund La
Tour Season	March through November

Itineraries

Day 01	Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02	Full day tour: Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Kathmandu and Swyambhunath.
Day 03	Kathmandu
Day 04	Drive Kathmandu – Dhunche (1,965 m) – Syabru (1,430m)
Day 05	Trek Syabru – Lama Hotel (2,470 m)
Day 06	Trek Lama Hotel – Langtang (3,430 m)
Day 07	Trek Langtang – Kyanjin Gompa (3,850 m)
Day 08	Trek Kyanjin Gompa – Langsisa (4,160 m)
Day 09	Explore around Langsisa (4,160 m)
Day 10	Trek Langsisa – Kyanjing Gompa (3,850 m)
Day 11	Trek Kyanjing Gompa – Lama Hotel (2,470 m)
Day 12	Trek Lama Hotel – Syabru (1,430m)
Day 13	Trek Syabru – Shin Gompa (3,300 m)
Day 14	Trek Sing Gompa – Gosaikund (4,300 m)
Day 15	Trek Gosaikund – Surjakund La - Gopte (3,430 m)
Day 16	Trek Gopta – Khuntumsang (2,470 m)
Day 17	Trek Khuntumsang – Sundarjal (1,460 m)
Day 18	Trek Sundarjal – drive to Kathmandu
Day 19	Kathmandu
Day 20	Kathmandu
Day 21	Departure

Langtang, Gosainkunda & Helambu

Langtang valley is renowned for its spectacular scenery, wildlife and beautiful alpine flowers like Primula, blue iris, edelweiss and rhododendrons. Wildlife such as Tahr (a large mountain goat), Bear, Deer and possibly Red Panda and a wide variety of bird life are seen on this trek.

In this region, the contrast in climate, terrain, flora and fauna within a short distance is amazing. You can see the drastic change from a tropical climate to the freezing alpine landscape within a day’s walk. Trekkers are rewarded with a view of the great snowy peaks - Ganesh Himal (7,407m), Langtang Lirung (7,246m), Dorje Lakpa (6,975m). A day is spent at Kyangin Gompa (3,749m) to explore the glaciers and the yak pastures of Langsisa.

On our return trip, we take a higher route to Gosainkunda, which is a very important annual pilgrimage site for Hindus. On the last leg of the trek we pass through the Sherpa village of Tarke Ghyang where farming and Yak herding is the major occupation of the locals. This memorable trek finally winds up in Kathmandu.

Summary : Kathmandu-02 nights; drive to Shabru and trek; Trek-07 nights; drive to Dhulikhel-01 night; drive to Kathmandu-03 nights.

Grade	Moderate to Adventurous
Total tour days	14
Trek days	8
Trek type	Lodge Trek
Max. altitude reached	4,640 m
Tour Season	March through November

Itineraries

Day 01	Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02	Full day tour: Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Kathmandu and Swyambhunath.
Day 03	Drive Kathmandu – Dhunche – Syabru (2,130 m)
Day 04	Trek Syabru – Shin Gompa (3,300 m)
Day 05	Trek Sing Gompa – Gosaikund (4,340 m)
Day 06	Trek Gosaikund – Surjakund pass (4,640 m) - Ghopte (3,430 m)
Day 07	Trek Ghopte – Tharepati – Tarke Ghyang (2,560 m)
Day 08	Trek Tarke Ghyang – Shermathang (2,620 m)
Day 09	Trek Shermathang – Melamchi Pul Bazar (846 m)
Day 10	Trek Melamchi Bazar – drive to Dhulikhel
Day 11	Drive Dhulikhel – Kathmandu with a tour to Bhaktapur City
Day 12	Kathmandu
Day 13	Kathmandu
Day 14	Departure

Helambu Trek

Helambu lies to the North of Kathmandu. It is a charming Sherpa Village inhabited by farmers and yak herders. The trek starts with an hours drive to Sundarijal. Helambu provides an instant Himalayan trek for those with limited time.

Summary : Kathmandu-02 nights; drive to Shabru and trek; Trek-07 nights; drive to Dhulikhel-01 night; drive to Kathmandu-03 nights.

Grade	Moderate to Adventurous
Total tour days	14
Trek days	8
Trek type	Lodge Trek
Max. altitude reached	4,640 m
Tour Season	March through November

Itineraries

Day 01	Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02	Full day tour: Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Kathmandu and Swyambhunath.
Day 03	Kathhmandu
Day 04	Kathmandu – drive Sundarijal – Trek Chesapani (2,194 m)
Day 05	Trek Chesapani – Gulbhanjyang (2,125 m)
Day 06	Trek Gulbhanjyang – Magingoth (3,285 m)
Day 07	Trek Magingoth – Melamchigaun (2,560m.) via Tharepati (3,597)
Day 08	Trek Melamchigaun – Tarke Gyang (2,560 m)
Day 09	Trek Tarke gyang – Shermathang (2,620 m)
Day 10	Trek Shermathang – Melamchi Pul Bazar (846 m)
Day 11	Trek Melamchi Bazar – drive Dhulikhel
Day 12	Drive Dhulikhel – Kathmandu with a tour of Bhaktapur City
Day 13	Kathmandu
Day 14	Kathmandu
Day 15	Departure

Everest Region

Instant Everest Trek

This brief trek reveals the most fascinating peak in the world as well as other famous peaks in the Khumbu region in the shortest possible time and without involving very high altitudes. A trek fit for amateurs, but hardy walkers.

The trek starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to a tiny airstrip at Lukla (2,827m) and ascends the Dudh Koshi valley to the Sherpa settlement of Namche Bazar (3,444 m).

A day's trek to the famous Buddhist monastery of Tengboche (3,867 m) is rewarded with the most magnificent views of Everest (8,848m) rising behind Lhotse (8,511m) and Nuptse peaks (7,879m) and the stunning peak of Amadablam (6,856m) dominating the landscape.

The return to Lukla via Khumjung provides a glimpse of traditional Sherpa life. The trek ends with an early morning flight back to Kathmandu.

Summary : Kathmandu-02 nights; drive to Shabru and trek; Trek-07 nights; drive to Dhulikhel-01 night; drive to Kathmandu-03 nights.

Grade	Moderate
Total tour days	15
Trek days	9
Trek type	Lodge Trek
Max. altitude reached	3,867m
Tour Season	March through November

Itineraries

Day 01	Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02	Full day Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath, and Bhaktapur City tour.
Day 03	Drive Changunarayan – Hike to Nagarkot
Day 04	Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) and commence on trek to Phakding (2,610 m)
Day 05	Trek Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440 m).
Day 06	Rest day at Namche Bazar. (3,440 m).
Day 07	Trek Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m) via Syangboche (3,720 m).
Day 08	Trek Tengboche – Khumjung (3,790 m).
Day 09	Trek Khumjung – Jorsale (2805m).
Day 10	Trek Jorsale – Lukla (2,840 m).
Day 11	Extra day for side trips or a rest day to be adjusted.
Day 12	Lukla to Kathmandu by flight. Transfer to the hotel on arrival.
Day 13	Free day at Kathmandu.
Day 14	Full day free in Kathmandu.
Day 15	Final departure.

Everest Base Camp (Kalapathar Trek)

This is a trek that takes you to Everest Base Camp from where expedition members have looked on Everest with hope for the success of their expedition. It is a place, which bears memories of many celebrations as well as defeats and tragedies.

The trek starts with a flight to Lukla and then a walk up the Dudh Koshi to Namche. A day's trek to the famous Buddhist monastery at Tengboche, where an extra day is spent for acclimatizing. It also gives you an opportunity to relax and enjoy the view of the world's highest peaks.

Each day brings you closer to the mountains and the climb to the ultimate viewpoint at Kalapathar, with superb views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse (world's fourth highest mountain), Pumori and a panoply of other mountains is the highlight.

This memorable trek ends at Lukla, and an early morning flight brings you back to Kathmandu.

Summary : Kathmandu-02 nights; Fly to Lukla, trek – 15 nights; Kathmandu-02 nights.

Grade	Moderate to Adventurous
Total tour days	20
Trek days	16
Trek type	Tea house
Max. altitude reached	5,550 m
Tour Season	March through November

Itineraries

Day 01	Arrival Transfer.
Day 02	Full day tour: Kathmandu City, Swayambhunath, and Bhaktapur City
Day 03	Fly to Lukla (2,840 m) and trek to Phakding (2,652 m)
Day 04	Trek Phakding – Namche Bazaar (3,447m).
Day 05	Rest day at Namche Bazaar (3,447m)
Day 06	Trek Namche Bazaar – Thame (3,801m).
Day 07	Trek Thame – Khumjung (3,791m).
Day 08	Trek Khumjung – Tengboche (3,867 m)
Day 09	Trek Tengboche – Pheriche (4,243 m).
Day 10	Rest day Phericha (4,243 m).
Day 11	Trek Pheriche – Lobuche (4,930 m)
Day 12	Trek Lobuche – Gorakshep – Kalapattar (5,550 m) and back to Lobuche. (4,930 m)
Day 13	Trek Lobuche – Dingboche (4,350m).
Day 14	Trek Dingboche – Thyangboche (3,867m).
Day 15	Trek Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar (3,447m).
Day 16	Trek Namche Bazaar – Phakding (2,652 m)
Day 17	Trek Phakding – Lukla (2,840 m)
Day 18	Fly Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 19	Full day free to explore around Kathmandu.
Day 20	Departure Transfer.

Everest Expedition Route

We drive from Kathmandu to Jiri (about 6 hours) from where you follow the route taken by the Everest expedition members in the early days. This Trek takes you all the way to the ultimate viewpoint at Kalapathar and the trek ends at Lukla, with a flight back to Kathmandu.

Summary : Kathmandu-02 nights; drive to Jiri and trek; Trek- 21 nights; Fly to Kathmandu-03 nights.

Grade	Moderate to Adventurous
Total tour days	27
Trek days	22
Trek type	Lodge Trek
Max. altitude reached	5,550 m
Tour Season	March through November

Itineraries

Day 01	Arrival to Kathmandu
Day 02	Full day tour: Kathmandu City , Swayambhunath, and Bhaktapur City
Day 03	Drive Kathmandu (1,317 m) – Jiri (1,955 m)
Day 04	Trek Jiri – Bhandar (2,190 m)
Day 05	Trek Bhandar – Sete (2,580 m)
Day 06	Trek Sete – Junbesi (2,670 m)
Day 07	Trek Junbesi – Nuntala (2,330 m)
Day 08	Trek Nuntala – KariKhola (2,040 m)
Day 09	Trek KariKhola – Surkhe (2,290 m)
Day 10	Trek Surkhe –