Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by Sherpa Adventure representative and escorted to your private vehicle. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel, where our team will assist you with check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and recover from your journey. In the evening, gather for a special welcome dinner featuring authentic Nepali hospitality. During dinner, your guide will introduce the upcoming journey, review the itinerary, and provide a detailed briefing on the route, riding experience, accommodation, weather conditions, and essential preparations.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Meals included: Welcome dinner

Introduction to the Kathmandu Valley

After breakfast, begin your introduction to the Kathmandu Valley with a guided visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historic heart of the capital. Explore its ancient courtyards, intricately carved temples, royal architecture, and centuries-old traditions that continue to shape everyday life in the city. Continue to Swayambhunath, one of Nepal’s most sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hilltop above the valley, the stupa offers sweeping views across Kathmandu and a vivid introduction to Nepal’s Buddhist heritage. After lunch, visit Thamel, Kathmandu’s lively traveller district. There will be time to purchase or rent any remaining riding equipment, trekking gear, clothing, or personal supplies required for the journey. In the evening, travel to Boudhanath Stupa and join pilgrims on a peaceful kora, the traditional clockwise circumambulation of the stupa. Surrounded by prayer wheels, butter lamps, and the gentle rhythm of mantras, this is a meaningful and atmospheric conclusion to your day.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Meals included: Breakfast

Introduction to the Kathmandu Valley

Begin the day with an early-morning flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing–Hillary Airport in Lukla, the legendary gateway to the Everest region. The scenic flight offers remarkable views of Nepal’s hills and Himalayan landscapes before landing in the mountain town of Lukla. Upon arrival, enjoy breakfast at Himalaya Lodge. Afterwards, meet your horses and the experienced local horsemen who will accompany you throughout the journey. Your guide will provide an introduction to the horses, riding procedures, and essential safety instructions while the equipment and luggage are prepared. Once all preparations are complete, begin your first horseback ride towards Phakding. Follow the beautiful trail through traditional Sherpa villages, pine forests, and river valleys, with your first glimpses into life in the Everest region.

Overnight: Phakding

Meals included: Breakfast

Horseback Journey to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m)

After breakfast, continue your guided horseback journey towards Namche Bazaar, the vibrant heart of the Everest region. The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River, passing through pine forests, traditional Sherpa villages, and peaceful mountain settlements. Ride across suspension bridges and enter Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the trail gradually climbs, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic, with deep river valleys and forested mountain slopes surrounding the route. Arrive at Namche Bazaar, a remarkable amphitheatrefinder-shaped town set high in the Himalayas. Check in at the lodge and enjoy a well-earned rest after the day’s ride.

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

Meals included: Breakfast

Acclimatisation Ride to Everest View

After breakfast, begin a gentle acclimatisation ride above Namche Bazaar towards the renowned Everest View Hotel. The gradual ascent supports the body’s adjustment to the altitude while revealing increasingly impressive views of the surrounding Himalayan landscape. From the viewpoint, enjoy a magnificent panorama of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and neighbouring peaks, weather permitting. Relax over lunch while taking in one of the most celebrated mountain views in the Everest region. After lunch, descend on horseback towards the local museum, where you can learn more about Sherpa culture, traditional mountain life, and the history of Himalayan exploration. Afterwards, return to your hotel in Namche Bazaar for rest and acclimatisation.

Overnight: Namche Bazaar

Meals included: Breakfast

Horseback Journey to Deboche (3,820 m) via Tengboche Monastery (3,867 m)

After breakfast, begin your guided horseback journey towards Deboche. Follow the mountain trail through rhododendron and pine forests, with beautiful views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and the surrounding Himalayan peaks, weather permitting. Along the way, stop at Tengboche Monastery, the largest and most significant Buddhist monastery in the Everest region. Explore its peaceful grounds, experience the spiritual atmosphere, and receive a traditional blessing from a resident lama. After the monastery visit, continue on horseback through the forested landscape to Deboche. Upon arrival, check in at the lodge and enjoy a peaceful evening beneath the mountains.

Overnight: Deboche

Meals included: Breakfast

Horse Journey to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,570 m)

After breakfast, set out on a guided horseback journey to Ama Dablam Base Camp, travelling through peaceful Sherpa settlements and beautiful alpine landscapes beneath one of the Himalayas’ most elegant peaks. As the trail rises, enjoy magnificent views of Ama Dablam and the surrounding Khumbu mountains, weather permitting. Upon reaching the base camp, take time to explore the area and enjoy a specially prepared picnic lunch amid the spectacular high-altitude scenery. After lunch, begin the return journey on horseback and arrive back at the hotel for a well-earned evening of rest.

Overnight: Deboche

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Everest Base Camp by Air and Flight to Lukla

Begin the day with an early-morning helicopter flight across the spectacular landscapes of the Khumbu region. From the air, admire glaciers, remote valleys, Himalayan settlements, and the towering peaks surrounding Everest Base Camp, weather and flight conditions permitting. Enjoy a remarkable aerial view of Everest Base Camp and the Khumbu Icefall before continuing towards Lukla. This scenic flight offers an unforgettable perspective of the world’s highest mountain region. Upon landing in Lukla, transfer to the lodge and enjoy a relaxing day. The remainder of the afternoon is free to rest, explore the mountain town, or spend time with the journey team.

Overnight: Lukla

Meals included: Breakfast

Return to Kathmandu and Himalayan Wellness

After breakfast, take a morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, enjoying final aerial views of the Himalayan landscape, weather permitting. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and take some time to rest. Later, enjoy a restorative shiatsu massage or sound-healing session, thoughtfully arranged to release physical tension, calm the mind, and restore balance after the high-altitude horseback journey. In the afternoon, visit Thamel fortria free time to shop for souvenirs, traditional handicrafts, Himalayan products, and gifts before returning to the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Farewell to Nepal

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. At the scheduled time, a Ling Gesar representative will meet you and provide a private transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight. Depart your journey home carrying treasured memories of Nepal’s ancient heritage, Himalayan landscapes, sacred places, and unforgettable days on horseback.

Meals included: Breakfast