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Everest View Trek

Trip Fact

Trip Name: Everest View Trek

Activities: Sightseeing and Trekking

Trip duration: 11 Days

Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan/Tea house/Lodge during trek

Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu/All meals during trek

Mode of Transfer: Plane/Bus

Trip grade: Moderate

Maximum Altitude: 3,860 m

Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous

Group size: 1-12 people

Suitable Time: March-May/Sept-December

Trip Starts/Ends: Kathmandu

Route Map:

Everest View trek is the most relaxing and delightful package in Everest region. Everest view trek is the best for those people who do not have enough time though want to enjoy the magic of Everest region without difficulty. Everest View trek also known as Everest Panorama trek, which is famous for mountain view of Everest region. The highlights of Everest View trek are spectacular mountain views, hospitality of the Sherpa people, unique culture and tradition of the Himalayan dwellers “the Sherpa”, famous monasteries, lush vegetation en route and many more.

Tengboche (4,100 m.) is famous monastery where Tenjing Norgay Sherpa was once committed to become a monk. Trekkers can observe beautiful mountain named Khumbila which is considered as the sacred mountain called “God of Khumbu territory”. During Everest view trek you will pass through water driven Prayer wheels, prayer flags and monasteries. Along with Mount Everest you will get to enjoy the most spectacular mountain views of Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812 m/22,349 ft.), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m/27,940 ft.), Mt. Taboche (6,542 m/21,309 ft), Mt. Nuptse (7,861 m/25,772 ft.). The view of glowing mountains with rising sun, glowing as if it has just worn some ornaments and burning red with setting sun is majestic.

Like any other trekking destination in Everest region, Everest view trek also starts from Lukla (2,860 m) after you take a scenic flight from Kathmandu (1,400 m) to Lukla (2,850 m). In the flight from Kathmandu to Lukla you will enjoy the spectacular views of mountains like Gauri Shankar (7,135 meters/23,902 feet), Numbur (6,959 meters/23,313 feet), Melungtse (7,181 meters/24,056 feet) and many other. From Lukla you will trek through the beautiful Sherpa villages like Phakding, Namchebazaar, Khumjung village, Khunde village, Phortse village and many other small villages one after another. During the trek you will spend your night in the Tea houses of these villages where you may not get the world class facilities but you will surely be delighted by their hospitality.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu (1400 m) Arrival Day

Day 02: sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2845m), trek to Phakding (2,640 m) - 3 hours

Day 04: Trek Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,440 m) - 6 hours

Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche

Day 06: Trek Namche to Khumjung (3,810 m) - 4 hours

Day 07: Trek Khumjung to Tengboche (3,870 m) - 5 hours

Day 08: Trek Tengboche to Monjo (2870 m) - 5 hours

Day 09: Trek back to Lukla (2,845 m) - 4 hours

Day 10: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 11: Departure Day.

More Information

Meals:
When you travel to the new place for your holiday, food is concerned part of travel. While, traveling with Yarsa treks, you can experience the delightful cuisine of typical Nepali food, continental food,Chinese food and different international cuisines. You will be suggested by your guide for good food during your trip. During the trek do not order many dishes and waste food, they have to cater more trekkers before they run off the stock. It is very hard and takes a week or more for caravan and porters to bring the food in these places. You will take lunch in route side, breakfast and dinner will be arranged in the same lodge/Tea house.

Drinking Water:
During the trek you can get the bottled water but it is hard to dispose plastic and it will be the big problem for environment. We will provide purified mineral water during trek. In tea house you can get bottled water and mineral water in additional cost. It will be better to drink mineral water rather than bottled water.

Accommodations:
We provide you best touristic hotel in Kathmandu with best location. During the trek tea house is main accommodation for trekkers. A tea house is combination of lodge and restaurant. In the tea house lodges are fairly basic, some tea houses you can get separate room but in the high altitude rooms are spared with two beds with blanket and little additional furniture. There will be large dining room where you can get the warm by Bukhara stove. In the tea house there will be the solar electricity but these days most of the tea houses have electricity for charging camera, mobile phones and other small appliances.

Things to take:
This is very active trip, we can’t stay in same place. You can take very light and necessary things. You will get porter who will carry maximum 30 kg which means 2 trekkers=1 porter. Porters are allowed to carry maximum 30 kg of your stuff. Porters will carry your necessary stuff in a duffel bag.

Altitude Map & Route Map:
Yarsa Treks will provide you complete route map and altitude map. At the end of the trip we will provide you Yarsa Treks T-shirt for the memory of trekking with us.

Health & Fitness:
These treks are some of moderate and some of strenuous, passionate trekkers should have ability to walk for 4-7 hours a day. Trekking to the high altitude is more challenging than the low altitude. To complete the trip we should have good health, average physical fitness, passion, confidence, determination and positive attitude. If you have past hiking experience or exercising habits it will be better for your trek. If you have pre-existing health problem such as lung, heart and other diseases it is better to consult with your doctor or inform Yarsa Treks before booking the trip.

Suitable Time to Trek:
For Trekking to the high altitude we should concern about the weather condition. Autumn (Sept-Nov) and Spring (March-May) are the best seasons for trekking in Himalayas. Trekking in summer and Monsoon (June-Aug) is affected by rain. You can also trek in winter but temperatures could be harsher for most trekkers.

Trip Dates/Cost:
Check available start date in our site and for cost please contact us.

Important Notes:
If you’re confused to pack up your necessary things just see in the check list tab. Bring light and necessary things. You will need medium size bag to carry your daily usable stuff. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the trek.

Note: We can customize trip as possible as client’s time frame. We are delighted to take you to Himalayan region according to the itinerary.

Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu (1,400 M).
Upon your arrival we assist you from Kathmandu airport to the hotel. After taking rest and getting refreshed we visit around Thamel market and rest overnight.

Day 02: Tour over Kathmandu valley.
Today we provide you a guide,make you tour over Kathmandu valley. We visit world heritage sites like famous monkey temple known as Swayambhunath, Buddhist shrine Boudhanath, Hindus' most holy temple Pashupatinath, Darbar squares, and sightseeing spots. After valley tour we will prepare for the trek and rest overnight.

Day 03: Today early in the morning we fly a scenic flight from Kathmandu (1,400 m) to Lukla (2,850 m) trek to Phakding (2610 m).
This is the most exciting mountain flight in the world. After dramatic landing at Lukla airport we start our trekking through the Dudh koshi valley. After crossing the suspension bridge we will be in Cheplung village from where we can observe glimpses of Mt Khumbila (5,761 m) which is also known as sacred mountain and "God of Khumbu". After crossing the small village Cheplung our continue walk will lead us to Phakding (2,652 m). Rest overnight.

Day 04: Today we trek for 5-6 hours from Phakding all the way to the capital town of Sherpas, Namche Bazar (3,440 m).
We walk through pine forests and the trail leads to north up the valley of Benkar. After crossing the Dudh koshi river we pass Chumoa to Monjo, in Monjo there is the entrance of Everest national park, after passing the national park we will be at Jorsle village and walking along the edge of the Dudh Koshi, Bhote Koshi and the steps bring us to the capital of Sherpas (Namche bazar). Rest overnight.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazar (3,440 m).
In this acclimatization you should be active instead of lazy. We explore natural beauty, visit streets of Namche bazar, observe culture of Sherpas, and enjoy the views of mountains from the view point. Rest overnight.

Day 06: Today we trek for 4 hours from Namche Bazar all the way to Khumjung (3,810 m).
Today we start climbing to famous airstrip to Syangboche. Just above the airstrip there is the Everest view hotel, from where we can see the beautiful view of Mt Everest . We continue our trekking to small Khumjung village surrounded by Kondge, sacred Khumbila Mountain and Thamserku. In Khumjung there is a famous Khumjung monastery, this monastery is famous for housing yeti head. We can visit Edmund Hillary school. Rest overnight at Khumjung in a tea house.

Day 07: We trek for 4-5 hours from Khumjung all the way to Tengboche (3,870 m).
Today early in the morning there will be a short brief about the route, altitude and safety. We ascend down and follow the Dudh Koshi river. To reach Tengboche we walk through forest trail which leads us to riverbed . After that we walk for 2 hours through the pine forest, where we can see musk deer, Thar , Danphe (colorful national bird) and we will be in a small village,Tengboche. In Tengboche, there is a famous Tengboche gumba (3,870 m), this gumba is one of the largest gumbas in Khumbu region.We tour to gumba and see the spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse, Tawache and Everest. Rest overnight at a tea house.

Day 08: Today we trek for 4-5 hours from Tengboche all the way to Monjo (2,840 m).
After breakfast and short brief we start our trail to Monjo .From Tengboche to reach Monjo we have to go through Namche bazar. We keep an eye open to see snow leopards, musk deer, pheasants ( colorful Daphe bird) and mountain goats. When we pass forest trail the steps lead us to the Dudh Koshi . After crossing suspension (hanging bridge) 2 times we will be at Monjo and rest overnight there.

Day 09: Today early in the morning we trek for 4 hours all the way to Lukla
On the way to Lukla you can see colorful rhododendron trees, bushes and different animals. In this place you can research about high altitude animals and plants. Today is your last night in Khumbu region with your local crew, you can celebrate your last night with your crew in Khumbu region. Rest overnight at a hotel.

Day 10: Today we take an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu(1,400 m).
Today you will take all the beautiful memories of Everest region and fly back to Kathmandu. Enjoy exploring Kathmandu valley for half day. Enjoy the fine typical Nepali dinner arranged by Yarsa Treks and rest overnight at a hotel.

Day 11: Final departure.
Our memorable journey ends today, Yarsa Treks drops you to the International Airport 3 hours earlier for your safe departure.

Service included in cost

Airport pick up and drop off service by private car/jeep
Tourist standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with BB plan
Lodge / tea house accommodation service during trekking
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (3 meals) per day during your trekking
Tea/Coffee during breakfast
Sightseeing by English speaking tour guide in Kathmandu
Entry fees for sightseeing places in Kathmandu
Flight tickets for Kathmandu - Lukla and Lukla-Kathmandu sector
An experienced English-speaking trekking guide
Necessary trekking porters to carry your luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
National park entry permit and TIMS card
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes

Service excluded in cost

Visa fee for Nepal entry
International flight tickets
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara
Tea/Coffee accept breakfast
Your Travel and rescue insurance
Your Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry service, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc.
Tips for guides and porters
Anything other not mention in cost include section

This list of equipment will help you to bag pack for your trip. You can check the list while packing your bags. These lists may require vary or little according to the season and your trekking duration. The weight is limit for 15 kg (33 pounds), we suggest you to carry only the valuable things. Your luggage will be carry by porter but you require carrying bag pack with important and valuable things on your own.

Important Documents:

1. Valid Passport, 2 passport size photos
2. Airlines tickets
3. Separate photo copy of your passport
4. Visa form (easily access in Nepal airport)
5. Insurance paper
6. Cash/credit card/ATM/Machine card for withdraw, checks

Head Wear:

1. Sunhat or Scarf
2. Light balaclava or fleece hat
3. Sunglasses
4. Head torch

Upper Body Wear:

1. Cotton T-shirt or thermals
2. Fleece Jacket
3. Down Jacket

Lower Body Wear:

1. Light weight cotton pant
2. Water proof pant
3. Hiking trouser or woolen trousers

Hands Wear:

1. Gloves
2. Light weight fleece gloves

Feet Wear:

1. Thin inner socks
2. Thick warm wool socks
3. Comfortable hiking Boots

Accessories Equipment:

1. Sleeping bag
2. Trekking Bag/Duffel Bag
3. Large plastic Bag (for keeping things dry inside trek Bag)
4. Trekking poles (optional)
5. Water Bottle or Camel Bag etc.

Medicines:

1. Water purification tablets or filter
2. Anti-altitude sickness pills
3. Anti headache pills
4. Stomach antibiotic
5. Skin-blaster repair kit
6. Cold pills
7. First aid tapes and plasters
8. According to health prescription

Personal Huygens:

1. Tissue/Wet wipes/Toilet roll
2. Anti Bacterial hand wash

Toiletries:

1. Quick dry Towel
2. Toothbrush and paste
3. Multipurpose soap
4. Face and body moisturizer
5. Female Huygens product

Extra Items:

1. Guide Book
2. Diary and pen
3. Swimsuit
4. Voltage converter
5. Plug adapter
6. Cigarette lighter and Match box
7. Campus and Gps (optional)
8. Small alarm clock
9. Digital camera with extra cards and batteries
10. Small folding Knife etc.