Everest View Trek is a mini trek that provides an opportunity to hike in Everest region of Nepal. It is one of the popular treks in Everest, for those not willing to walk all the way to Everest base camp yet who dreams to have closer view of Mt. Everest and other Khumbu mountains as well as explore the cultural insights on the lives of the legendary Sherpa people. This exceptional 9 days trek features a wide range of remarkable scenery combined with unique cultural encounters with the local inhabitants of high altitude region.
After a short yet adventurous flight from Kathmandu to the beautiful village of Lukla (2800m), the journey heads directly towards Sagarmatha National Park, which is the second most popular trekking area in Nepal. The trek endures through the lush vegetation of Sagarmatha National Park with, rhododendron forests, pine forests and plenty of wildlife, to Namche Bazaar, a lively market that is a junction for trekkers and the biggest Sherpa residence in Everest region where a day rest is essential in order to get acclimatized to higher altitudes.
Following the trek trails leads you to several Sherpa Villages like, Khunde village, Phortse village, Khumjung village and many other small villages which rewards you with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains that rise above the clouds. From each village you can not only see these incredible mountains but also get an opportunity to experience Sherpa culture, visit monasteries and learn the way of living style of the Himalayan people. Ultimately, the trek trail leads you to famous Tengboche Monastery.
Tengboche Monastery, situated at the altitude of 3867m is one of the biggest monasteries in Khumbu area. Surrounded by rhododendron forest all around, the monastery is located on a ridge top with impressive views of Everest Landscape. The view from this stop is absolutely delightful view of different mountains like the mighty Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Nuptse, Thamserku, Kangtega, Kusum, Kangaru, Malaphula , Tawoche along with many others. Residence of about 40 Tibetan Buddhist Monks, Tengboche Monastery is also the spiritual center for Sherpas. Moreover, this monastery is also reputed by photographers as one of the best places to capture the remarkable beauty of Mt Everest and its neighboring peaks. So, be prepared to have your camera permanently in hand to record this astonishing experience.
The closing days of this experience will be spent in the delightful and lovely villages of Khunde (3500m) and Khumjung, where you will have the chance to further interact with the legendary Sherpa people and take part in their astounding conventional way of life. After that, you will return back to Lukla and ultimately to Kathmandu, appreciating the last views of the spectacular mountains and the people.
All in all, Everest view trek is not only for its nearness to the world’s highest mountain but also for its friendly Sherpa people, great variety of cultures and tradition, charming villages, colorful festivals and monasteries. This trek will definitely provide you a good insight into Sherpa culture without much struggle of high altitude trekking.
Namaste and welcome to Nepal. Our representatives will be waiting for you at the arrival section at Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be greeted and be transferred to the hotel. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Early morning, we drive to the domestic airport to board on a scenic mountain flight to Lukla (40 minutes). The flight takes us over the splendid lush hills and snowcapped peaks. We arrive at the most dangerous airport in the world, Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. In Lukla, we will meet the rest of our staffs and start the incredible trek to Phakding. Just to acclimatize and adjust to the environment, we do a short walk today. Overnight in Phakding.
After having our breakfast in Phakding, the track leads to reach the famous mountain town of Namche Bazaar. Encounter numerous smaller villages like Jorsalle and Monjo. Monjo lies north of Phakding and is the entrance point of the Sagarmatha National Park. The trail goes through the national park following Dudh Koshi River to finally arrive in Namche. Namche Bazaar, because of its amazing location, is the marketable center of the Khumbu region. The peaks of Everest (8848m), Thamserku (6608m), Taboche (6367m), and the sacred Khumbila (5761m) can be seen from Namche Bazaar. Overnight in Namche.
Today we ascend to Everest View Hotel for an amazing 360-degree view of the snowy peaks. It takes about 2 hours to reach the hotel and enjoy the view of the surroundings. Then we descend to Khumjung (3780m) village to encounter the imposing monastery and Khumjung Hillary School. We can observe the Skull of Yeti displayed inside Khumjung Monastery. This is one of the larger Sherpa villages in this region. We reach our lodge in Namche via Syangboche village. Overnight in Namche.
An easy trail leads to us to the Dudh Koshi Valley towards the settlement of Phunke Tenga. From the settlement, following the trail upward leads to the village of Tengboche. Experience astonishing natural scenery composed of rivers, hills, and Himalayan peaks along the way. The village of Tengboche is famous for Tengboche Monastery, one of the largest and the most sacred monasteries in Khumbu region. The monastery also hosts stunning views of Ama Dablam (6856m), Mount Everest (8848m), Taboche (6367m), Thamserku (6608m), and other snowy peaks. Overnight in Tengboche.
From Tengboche, we go downhill through rhododendron bushes and fir trees towards the Dudh Koshi River. We cross Tashinga and Sanasa villages before reaching Kyangjuma. We first reach Namche Bazaar and then continue descending to Monjo. The trail goes through the lush forest, winding via several ups and downs. A sharp incline downhill leads us to a bridge over Dudh Koshi River, crossing which we exit Sagarmatha National Park. Then we walk on an even trail to reach Monjo. Overnight in Monjo.
The trail from Monjo to Lukla is adorned with many small monasteries and painted Mani walls. Passing through several small Sherpa settlements, we descend to Chauri Kharka via Phakding. The steep ascends from Chauri Kharka to Lukla is the last ascend of the trek. Upon reaching Lukla, we can rest for a while and later stroll around the village, listening to the stories of the locals. Overnight in Lukla.
We take a flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu early in the morning. The 40 minutes flight serves us the aerial views of the high mountains and lush hills one more time before we land in Kathmandu. On arrival, we transfer you to the hotel. Refresh and relax. Later, stroll in the streets of Thamel. Overnight in hotel.
After a quick photo session, you will be dropped at the airport 3 hours prior to the flight time.
