Combined comfort trek Everest & Annapurna

The day starts early, with a short but spectacular flight to Lukla, the starting point of our trek. From the Langtang range to the Jugal Himal, passing through the Rolwaling, Gaurisankar and Menlumtse, before your first vision of Everest: the panorama is breathtaking.

We begin our trek at the Khumbu gate at the entrance to the village of Lukla. Throughout the day, many stops will be planned to meet the locals, take photos and of course enjoy the landscape and the view of the many snow-capped peaks, culminating at 6,000 m.

We pass near the enormous mani (prayer) stone Thado Kosi, then we go around the numerous chortens and prayer wheels of Sano. Free afternoon.

Nevertheless, those who wish can still climb to a small Gompa (Buddhist temple), overlooking the village. We meet for an aperitif by the fireplace and dinner.

After breakfast, we begin the day with a 2 to 3 hour walk through a forest of spruce, juniper and pine to the village of Thamo. This trail is much less used by hikers and we will immediately notice the difference. It is, however, an important trail that leads all the way to Tibet via the Nangpa on the shoulder of Cho Oyu (8012m). We stop for our lunch at Thamo which is the home of Ang Rita Sherpa, who has summited Everest 10 times without oxygen.

After lunch, we continue walking via a deep gorge and cross a powerful bridge over the gorge to reach Thame (3800m). This important village is the home of many famous mountaineers, including Tenzing Norgay the first man to reach the summit of Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary. Apa Sherpa who has summited at least 18 times lives here now. The village is very picturesque and also has a magnificent 16th century Nyingmapa gompa (monastery) built by Lama Rolwa Dorje. We settle into our luxury rooms with stunning views of Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru.

Early departure using several long suspension bridges. Return to Namche.

After lunch in Namche, we descend towards Monjo.

After breakfast, we set off again for Lukla via a small mountain trail. We cross Banker and arrive at Phakding where we have lunch.

Another 3 hours of hiking to return to Lukla. We finish our trek with one last climb with a positive elevation gain of 200 meters! On the way back, we can stop for a drink, possibly visit the Chaurikharka school and the Kyongma monastery.

This is the moment to say goodbye to our trekking team before spending our last night in the mountains.

We wake up early today for the spectacular return flight to Katmandou.

Here we connect with the 30-minute flight to Pokhara. This equally spectacular flight offers views of the Langtang, Manaslu and Annapurna ranges. We will be welcomed upon arrival at Pokhara airport and taken by vehicle (1 hour) to the start of our walk.

Together with our new local team, we follow a trail through the lower foothills of the Annapurnas with surrounding views of the Pokhara valley. Finally, we descend to the very comfortable Ker and Downey Sanctuary Lodge in the Modi Khola valley. Lunch is at the lodge and there is the possibility in the afternoon to walk to the nearby village of Birethanti. Otherwise, you can rest at the lodge and do some local exploration.

The beginning of the day is devoted to a short walk to help you acclimatize to the altitude. Free afternoon to enjoy the shops and cafés of Namche. While strolling around, your guide will take you to wonderful panoramic views where you can admire the "rock-stars" of the Himalayan world. Feast your eyes: overlooking the deep valleys, Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, and Ama Dablam offer themselves to your gaze.

Finally, if you feel sufficiently fit, we can continue to the charming villages of Khumjung and Kunde where a clinic and a school were able to open thanks to the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation.

After breakfast at the lodge, we have a pleasant morning of trekking along the Modi Kola (the river that flows from the Annapurna sanctuary). There are superb views ahead of us of the Annapurna peaks and Mt. Machhapuchhre "fishtail". We cross a suspension bridge on the opposite side of the river and from here about an hour of hiking on a combination of a return trail and stone steps to reach the village of Landruk.

Landruk offers more glorious views of the Annapurna range. We arrive at Ker and Downey Lodge - La Bee in time for lunch. After lunch, there is the possibility of a guided tour of this pretty mountain village.

Leaving Landruk and the Modi Khola valley, today's walk crosses the valley to the east and heads south, with fairly minor undulations, passing through picturesque villages and agricultural land with superb views of the Annapurnas. We will arrive at Ker and Downey - Gurung Lodge near Majhgaon in time for lunch. The lodge is built to resemble a traditional Népal village and each room has a spectacular view of the valley and surrounding mountains.

The afternoon can be spent in the lodge gardens or we can choose to explore neighboring villages with our guide.

This morning, we cross the village of Patlekhet, which has managed to preserve its authenticity. Our trek then takes us through subtropical forests, particularly prized for their orchids, rhododendrons and magnolias. Along the way, we will stop at the village of Pothana, where you can meet many Tibetan traders.

From Pothana to the lodge, the trail offers a spectacular view of the Annapurnas massif. After lunch taken in an exceptional setting, surrounded by mountains, we resume our hike towards the old village of Dhampus.

After breakfast, we follow the ridge, before descending to the valley (1000 m) through the wooded hills and cultivated terraces.

We retrieve our vehicles at Phedi for a short journey to Pokhara airport.

We take the morning flight to Katmandou. One of the attractions of any visit to Népal is the chance to stroll through the streets of Katmandou, which presents a fascinating mosaic of shops, cafes and restaurants, food markets and street vendors, as well as a stunning array of colorful temples and sanctuaries. This evening, we will dine in one of Katmandou's excellent restaurants.