Discover an exhilarating Everest Family Adventure with Chitwan National Park for 16 days, blending panoramic hikes, cultural explorations, and wildlife adventures
The Everest Family Adventure with Chitwan National Park is a perfect gateway crafted for families, including kids and elderly members, in the more popular region of Mt. Everest (8848 m), the highest mountain on our planet, offering awe-inspiring mountain panoramas without excessive effort. It is not true that only a highly physically fit man can accomplish hiking, retracing the footprints of legendary mountaineers, as we have successfully conducted several family treks in the Everest region with all levels of adventurers.
Depending on the Everest Family Adventure with Chitwan National Park itinerary, families can complete a hike through steep, rocky, and rough terrain in the Everest region in the first session of the adventure. Following the schedule, spend two nights and three days in Chitwan National Park, enjoying various jungle activities and participating in cultural programs. Embark on your dream journey through remote mountain villages in the eastern part of Nepal and lush plains of the national park, recognized as World Natural Heritage Sites, ranging from the south-central to south-southwestern portion of the country.
Do not think that an odyssey with your children and senior members means delaying reaching your destinations, as it is an iconic offer to enjoy nature, culture, and adventure for a sufficient period with your loved ones. To make your Everest trekking and jungle safari more comfortable, choose the best Nepal trekking companies that can handle all things throughout the adventure.
The Everest Family Adventure with Chitwan National Park offers you a unique experience compared to the hike in Annapurna, combined with the same park, due to differences in culture and topography of the region. Nevertheless, check out the following point for more information.
As this 16 days adventure is more than a hike, you can immerse yourself in Nepal’s mountain world of the Sherpa community and the Tharu cultures of lush lowlands. While walking on Everest's trails along culturally rich Sherpa hamlets, gompas, and monasteries adorned with maniwalls, prayer wheels, and prayer flags, you have a sense of satisfaction with the observation of monks’ daily lifestyle and locals’ cultural heritage and rituals.
On the 12th day of the Everest Family Adventure with Chitwan National Park 16 Days, you have enough time to know about the firsthand cultures of locals, especially the Newari, which showcases ancient historical facts through architecture and sculptures, which date back centuries, before heading to Chitwan National Park, Sauraha for diving deep into the vibrant Tharu Cultures. You will get to know the life beneath the Himalayas on the same journey.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel [1,338m]
After landing at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, a representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to a hotel in Thamel for an overnight stay. As you get fresh and completely rested for a while, you can stroll around the bustling streets of Kathmandu. In the evening, join a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Mountain Flight to Lukla [2,810 m], and trek to Phakding [2,640 (03-04 Hrs)
With an aerial view of lush valleys, woodlands, hills, and winding rivers, a flight takes you to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, a gateway to Everest Base Camp. After having lunch and resting a while, head to Phakding, a beautiful village located along the bank of the Dudhkoshi River, walking through several quaint villages, suspension bridges, and green jungles. Spend your night in a peaceful environment, communicating with locals and tasting hearty Nepalese cuisine.
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Monjo [2,835 m].
Wake up early in the morning to reach the village of Monju, hiking on trails adorned with rhododendron forests, and crossing the Monjo River as you begin the journey from the north of Phakding. After reaching today’s destination, following the Dudhkoshi river with gradual ascents, you need to obtain entry permits for the Sagarmatha National Park, as the park starts from it.
Day 4: Trek from Monjo to Namche Bazaar [3,440 m]
Depending on the Everest Family Adventure with Chitwan National Park itinerary, on the 4th day of the journey, hike through Sagarmatha National Park with glimpses of wildlife and vegetation with a 600 m altitude gain. In the first section, descend to the Koshi River, and then take ascending trails with gradual uphill climbs to reach Namche Bazar, also known as Sherpa town, where you can see numerous trekkers, guides, and porters, especially during the peak seasons.
Day 5: Acclimatization day at Namche, day hike to Shyangboche [3,833 m].
It is your free day in Namchebazar with a golden opportunity to explore its vibrant markets and historical places. Based on your preferences, you can either rest and discover the Sherpa town or go on a side hike to Shyangboche at an elevation of 3833 m for breathtaking vistas of mountains, including Mt. Everest, Amadablam, and Lhotse, as well as visit Shyangboche Monastery, which reflects ancient Buddhist systems, influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. Return to the teahouse of Namchebazar before evening for overnight stays.
Day 6: Trek from Namchebazar to Tyangboche [3,860 m].
Leaving Namchebazar behind, begin today’s day hike from its northeast towards Tyangboche, one of the settlements in the Everest region, renowned for its serene atmosphere with panoramic scenes, and Tyangboche Monastery, an ancient monastery. Crossing several villages, including Kyangjuma, reach the destination to enjoy its natural grandeur as well as stunning vistas of Mt. Everest, Thamserku, Ama Dablam, Kangtega, and Lhotse.
Day 7: Trek from Tyangboche to Khumjung [3,780 m].
Although shorter, today’s hike to Khumjung will be rewarding, despite the steep ascent, thanks to the beautiful Sherpa villages along the way. Generally, Khumjung village is famous for its stone houses, the Hillary School, rich Sherpa traditions, and the Khumjung monastery (often considered to be the location of a yeti scalp). As Khumjung is a large settlement on trekking routes, you can have a deep insight into the authentic Himalayan cultural heritage of the Sherpa community.
Day 8: Trek from Khumjung to Phakding [2,640 m]
After a hearty breakfast at the teahouse in Khumjung, descending trails lead you back to Phakding village via the Sagarmatha National Park and settlements such as Monjo, Benkar, and others. Once you get a chance to explore Phakding before getting back to Lukla.
Day 9: Trek from Phakding to Lukla [2,810 m]
Descending, steeper, and more rugged trails lead you towards Lukla with a hike of 3 to 4 hours. Enjoy your last night in the Everest region with your family and local Sherpa community, sharing each other's experiences. Before bedtime, prepare yourself for tomorrow’s flight.
Day 10: Fly back to Kathmandu [1,338m].
A flight of 30 to 35 minutes takes you to Kathmandu with a glimpse of peaks, quaint villages, and terraced hillsides scattered across the Himalayas. Upon landing in Kathmandu, our team will transfer you to the hotel to unwind.
Day 11: Free day in Kathmandu [1,338m]
After spending a week in the high-altitude landscapes of the Everest region, you have a free day to let your body adjust before heading to the humid lowlands of the Terai. Accordingly, explore nearby restaurants to taste various local food items.
Day 12: Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath.
The Everest Family Adventure with the Chitwan National Park itinerary offers you the opportunity to discover historical places, including Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. After spending 5-6 hours, our representative shifts you to your hotel, and you can prepare for tomorrow’s thrilling drive to Chitwan National Park.
Day 13: Drive to Chitwan National Park.
After a hearty breakfast, you head to Chitwan National Park (Sauraha) with a scenic drive of 5 to 6 hours. Take a session to learn about the day’s activities in the national park. At first, explore the villages of Tharu to know their cultures and traditions. Visit the museum as it displays information about endangered species found in the park, as well as traditional Tharu tools, homes, and daily life. Afterward, enjoy the sunset view over the Rapti River, which creates a wonderful atmosphere for Photography. Have delicious local cuisines, and interact with locals and your family members in the evening before enjoying Tharu cultural stick dances.
Day 14: Full day in Chitwan National Park.
Wake up early in the morning with sunrises, listening to birds’ chirping and tree rustling, to have sufficient time to do jungle activities, including a jungle safari on an elephant or by jeep, birding, etc. For the clearance, below is the day schedule.06.00 hrs: Wake-up Call06.30 hrs: Breakfast07.15 hrs: Dog-out canoeing (BuddiRapti) / Short Jungle Walk. Visit the elephant BreedingCentre12.30 hrs: Lunch13.15 hrs: Elephant Bathing15.00 hrs: Elephant Back Safari or Jeep safari.19.00 hrs: Free time for refreshment20.30 hrs: Dinner
Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu
After spending 2 nights and 3 days in the Chitwan National Park, head to the vibrant capital city of Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, our team will transfer you to the hotel to unwind. You can visit the markets of Kathmandu, such as Thamel, Bouddha, and Lagankhel, to buy souvenirs for your loved ones and some essentials for yourself. In the evening, attend the farewell program, and share your experiences from the Himalayas to the Terai of Nepal. 06.30 hrs: Tea/Coffee07.00 hrs: Bird Watching.08.30 hrs: Breakfast09.15 hrs: Departure to Kathmandu.
Day 16: Departure time
On this day, you are leaving the country of the Himalayas for your homeland. We shift you to the Tribhuvan International Airport 2 or 3 hours before your schedule for easiness. With incredible memories, you will wave hands of departure.