The trek from Lukla to Tengboche is a great family adventure in the Khumbu district. It offers amazing views of Everest. The Lukla to Tengboche Everest scenic family trek is a great way to experience Mount Everest. You will be rewarded with stunning views of the snow-capped peaks in the Everest region. Tengboche is one of the most beautiful monasteries in the Khumbu area. It is known for its Buddhist meditation practices and spectacular views of the Himalayas. From the Tengboche Monastery, one can enjoy captivating and awe-inspiring views of remarkable mountains, including Everest (8848m), Shishapangma (8035m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Lhotse (8516m), Amadablam (6812m), Nuptse (7855m), Island Peak (6189m), Mera Peak (6476m), Kongde Himal (6200m), Thamserku (6430m), and Khumbila (5761m).
Trekkers begin in Lukla and follow the trail through Sagarmatha National Park to the Tengboche monastery. For those traveling on this journey, Sagarmatha National Park’s breathtaking flora provides inspiration. The short, picturesque flight from Kathmandu to Lukla marks the start of the family’s trek to Tengboche. Your family travels up from Lukla, stopping at some picturesque places along the way, like Phakding, Namche Bazaar, and Syangboche, before reaching Tengboche. As every member of your family gets to see Mount Everest and other magnificent peaks up close, this trek ends up being one of the most magical ones. A family photo taken at the Tengboche monastery with Mount Everest in the backdrop will be treasured as a memento of your happy journey beneath this famous peak.
Furthermore, your family will come across a number of traditional villages inhabited by the Sherpa ethnic group on the route to Tengboche. The festivals and distinctive features of Sherpa culture will offer your family priceless experiences and insights.
Trip Info
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Hotel/Lodge
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Spring/Autumn
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3860m
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Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Local Bus/Jeep
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5-6 hours
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Some places
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9 days
Itinerary
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at a hotel
Meals, Welcome diner
Transport, private vehicle
Fly to Lukla airport from Kathmandu, around 40min flight, and then trek to Phakding (2610m).
Walking hours > 3 to 4 hours
Overnight at lodge
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Transport, Private vehicle
Take a walk through numerous villages and climb steeply to Namche Bazar, the capital of Sherpa country. En route, discover fantastic views of Thamserku, Everest and Lhotse.
Walking hours, 5 to 6 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
This is the most important place in the region. It is home to the largest market in the Upper Khumbu region. It’s the ideal place to rest and acclimatize to the high altitude. It’s the starting point for the trek to Everest. You can watch the sun set over Ama Dablam, Nuptse and Everest above Namche Bazar.
Walking hours, 4 to 5 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
After ascending Pangboche, one of the oldest gompas, a stunning location dominated by Ama Dablam, one arrives at Tengboche, the spiritual center of the Khumbu valley. Overnight at the lodge in Tengboche.
Walking hours, 5 hours
Overnight at same lodge
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Long descent to the bank of Dudh Koshi, arrival at Namche Bazar.
Walking hours, 4 to 5 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Descent to Phakding in the Dudh Koshi valley before climbing to Lukla.
Walking hours, 5 to 6 hours
Overnight at guest house
Meals, Breakfast, lunch and diner
Depending on the weather, our flight to Kathmandu will take off earlier in the morning.
Flight duration, 40 min
Overnight at a hotel
Meals, Breakfast, lunch
Transfer to the airport at least three hours before your flight time. Our representative shall be accompanying you to the Kathmandu airport for your final departure.
Meals, Breakfast
Transport, private vehicle
