11 Days
16
Moderate
The Everest Region is undoubtedly one of the most popular and spectacular destinations for walkers, and it offers some of the most fascinating and enjoyable trekking. This trip begins with a sweeping scenic flight to Lukla, the trek starts from here, our trek follows many farm villages on route with beautiful views of the high snow capped peaks of the world, and to Thyangboche Monastery for the outstanding breathe taking view of the surrounding majestic peaks including Mt.Everest and the towering Ama Dablam.
Everest Trek is an excellent trip in the Khumbu region. It includes all the highlights of the Everest National Park, including Namche Bazaar, Khumbu’s Sherpa capital, with time and opportunity to visit the Buddhist monasteries, one of the oldest in the area at Thyangboche.
Itinerary
Our representative will meet you on your arrival at the Airport and transfer you to the Hotel. An information session about the program will be conducted by our Tour Guide. Overnight stay in the Hotel.
Early in the morning after breakfast, our tour guide will takes you for the sightseeing around the Kathmandu, the sightseeing site are- Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. In the late afternoon, you will have preparation for the trek, and you can buy the necessary equipment.
- Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
This complex of palaces, courtyards, and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. There are also three museums inside the palace building. - Swoyambhunath Stupa – The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site)
You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swoyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey Temple because of the countless monkeys living on the premises. - Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site)
Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 km east of the city center. The richly ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. - Boudhanath (World Heritage Site)
It is 2500 years 2500-year-old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa, spinning the prayer wheels.
An early morning start takes us to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for the 35-minute scenic flight to Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla (2804 m). On arrival at the airport, the guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding (2610m).
After landing, we have time to explore the village while our Sherpa crew sorts and loads our trekking equipment. Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River, where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaurikharka (2713 m). The walking is easy. After passing through the small village of Ghat (2550 m), it is a short walk to Phakding. Overnight at the guesthouse.
We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing the majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering the Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar (considered the Gateway to Everest) is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, money exchange services, internet cafes, and bakeries. Namche is the biggest town along the Everest trail. Overnight at the guesthouse.
We will spend a day in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning air. We will trek a short distance to a museum that is celebrated for its exhibits of the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. We will also hike up to Syangboche Airport and the Everest View Hotel, one of the highest-placed hotels in the world. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest. Overnight at the guesthouse.
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We’ll have trekked to an altitude of 3860 m upon reaching Tengboche. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or in the morning depending on how the trekking goes this day. Overnight at guesthouse.
Following the same trail, leaving the mountains behind us, our descent takes us from Tengboche (3860m) to the town of Namche Bazaar. Overnight at guesthouse.
This is our last day of trekking as we return to Lukla where the trek began. We enjoy this time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. The afternoon is free, so you can wander about, relax and enjoy a hot shower! In the evening, have a few celebratory drinks and dance with your trekmates. Overnight at guesthouse.
On your flight back to Kathmandu as you leave Lukla, you can enjoy some last-minute glimpses of the mountains. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our airport representative will transfer you to your hotel from the airport. Overnight at hotel.
Today we will have a free day in Kathmandu for personal activities, and you can buy souvenirs for your friends, family, and relatives. In the evening, you will have a Farewell dinner with our tour guide. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Today, as per your international flight time, keep your confirmed air ticket and your passport handy. Our office staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal.
Cost Includes
What’s included?
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu, including breakfast.
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu valley by a private tourist vehicle.
- All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek is mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.
- Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests).
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
- Everest National Park permits a TIMS permit for trekking.
- Down jacket and sleeping bag (which need to be returned after the trek).
- Airfare from Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu, including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airports.
- Free duffel bag and sun hat (yours to keep).
- Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu.
- Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural performances.
- All our government taxes, VAT, and tourist service charges.
- Official expenses.
Cost Excludes
Exclusions
- International Airfare to and from your country
- Nepal Visa fee: Nepal entry visa (US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 days & US$ 100 or equivalent foreign currency for 90 days. You will also require 2 passport-size photos.)
- Travel & Health Insurance- Emergency Helicopter Rescue Insurance (Most recommended)
- All standard meals during the trek are optional add-ons (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu – costs $ 5 to 10 per meal in a Tourist Restaurant.
- Extra accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early return from trekking than the scheduled itinerary.
- Any Alcoholic Drinks, Cold Drinks, Boiled & Mineral Water, Beverages, desserts, etc., in the Trek.
- Unforeseen costs such as Flight Cancellation or Delay, Sick in Trek, and Helicopter rescue in Trek. Cost due to bad weather, etc, which is out of our control.
- Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry service, the internet, bar bills, battery recharge, hot shower, etc.
- Any Other costs which is not mentioned in the Cost Includes Items as above.
- Tips for Guide & Porter after completing the program.
Notes
Porter-supported trek
Two clients share one porter. We will supply you with a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items, and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc.
The weight limit for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flights is 15 kg or 33 pounds. This is combining both the duffel bag and the daypack. If you exceed this limit, you will have to pay an additional fee. When this happens, sometimes the airline sends your bag on later flights, and this can be very problematic for many reasons. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
Cultural Awareness
Tight-fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as that made with Lycra, can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear on top of them.
What do I need to bring?
General
- 4-season sleeping bag (we can borrow you need it but has to be returned after the trek)
- Duffel bag
- Daypack
- Down jacket (we can borrow you but it needs to be returned after the trek)
Upper Body – Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
- Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
Core Body
- T-shirts (2)
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (for women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
- Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
First Aid Kits
Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous, but Important !
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline tickets (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in KTM just in case if you need to change the date of yours)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for women