Everest View Trek

Day 01 – On your arrival date; we will pick you up from the Tribhuwan International Airport and escort to hotel. Your hotel will locate center of the Thamel, which is one of the tourist hubs in Kathmandu city.

Day 02 – City Sightseeing to the historical and ancient places of Kathmandu valley like Pashupatinath Hindu temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath, which is also known as monkey temple due to moving hundreds of monkeys around temple compound.

Day 03 – Fly to Lukla and trek up to Phakding village (2610m.a.s.l) – 25 minutes flight – Early in the morning we will fly 30 minutes with magnificent view of high Himalayan ranges known as Annapurna, Manaslu, Makalu, Langtang and Everest. Our trek starts from Lukla airport pass by dozens of small villages called Chheplung, Chaurikharka, Thadokoshi, Ghat to get Phakding village. Along the trekking trail we will enjoy with the view of agricultural terraced field, Stupa, Mani walls, small monasteries and Buddhist mantras, which are carved onto huge rock. The major attraction of the day would be the view of Kongde and Kusum Kangaroo peak which are stunning just right and left side of the Dudhkoshi River. Phakding village is divided into the two parts as lower and upper Phakding; both villages have dozens of guesthouses; which offers comfortable bed and delicious meals for the trekkers.

Day 04 – Trek to Namche bazaar (3440m.a.s.l) – 5 hours walk – The trail leads us through the pine and Rhododendron forest pass by Tok-Tok, Benkar, Monjo and Jorsalle to get Namche bazaar. The trail from Phakding to until Larja Dobhan would be very pleasant due to walk on the flat trail. The trail gently ascends from the Larja Dobhan for 2 hours to get Namche bazaar. The major attraction of the day would be the view of Thamserku, Kongde peak, Kusum kangaroo, green forest, waterfalls and beautiful Dudhkoshi River valley.

Day 05 – Sight trip to Everest view point (3720m.a.s.l) – 5 hours walk – The fascinating sight walk to Everest view point would be one of the memorable day of the trip due to see splendid view of Thamserku, Kongde, Amadablam, Cholatse, Kusum Kangaroo, Lhotse shar, mount Everest and its beautiful ranges. Beyond the high mountain views the Everest view point commands to the trekkers to see green forest, gigantic Dudh koshi river valley and rugged rocky hills. The Everest viewpoint is located above the Namche bazaar so trekkers have to climb up approximately two hours to get there. There are two guesthouses nearby the viewpoint so trekkers may enjoy there with mountain views and sip of hot drinks.

Day 06 – Trek back to Phakding village (2610m.a.s.l) – 5 hours walk – today trekkers have to trek back to Phakding village taking the same trail because there is not any alternative trail to get back from Namche bazaar. Begins of the morning trekkers have to descend for one and half hours to get Larja Dobhan then the trail leads to the trekkers just bank of the Dudhkoshi river until Phakding village. The major attraction of the day would be the view of Thamserku peak; which is stunning just above the Benkar village.

Day 07 – Trek to Lukla Bazaar (2840m.a.s.s)- 4 hours walk – Trek from Phakding to Lukla bazaar takes an approximately four hours but still it would be very pleasant due to walk on the gradual up trail. After couple hours walk from Phakding, we get in Thadokoshi village that offers to see splendid view of Kusum Kangaroo to the north and view of Kongde peak to the southwest. Along the trekking trail trekkers may enjoy with the view of terraced field, Mani walls, Stupa, monasteries and Buddhist Mantras, which are well carved onto rocks with an image of Buddhist deities.

Day 08- Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel – Early in the morning, we will fly back to Kathmandu. During the flight we will have astonishing view of Everest, Nuptse, Kongde peak, Gaurishankar Himal and as well as far view of Manaslu, Langtang, Annapurna, Ganesha Himal and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

Day 09 – Final departure – After successful trip of Everest view trek, you will return back to your home with great experience of Nepal and tales about culture, colorful people and their unique traditions.

Autumn season is considered as best season to do trekking trip in Nepal because the autumn season offers to see magnificent Himalayan views, clear sky without any clouds and Spring season is second best time to explore Nepal due to see clear mountain views and many kinds of blooms.  Autumn season (middle of September to End of November) spring season (Middle of the February to End of May).

October to November – In general the first two months of the dry season offer the best weather for trekking and the main trails are heaving with trekkers at this time, for good reason.the air is crystal clear, the mountain scenery is superb and the weather is still comfortably warm.

December to February – These months are also good time for trekking trip to higher region but the cold can be bitter and dangerous at high altitudes. Getting up to the higher region and high passes can be a real endurance test and high passes are often blocked by snow.

March to April – These months are dry weather and dusty; means poorer Himalayan views but the compensations are several; fewer crowds, warm weather and spectacular Rhododendrons, magnolias and Orchids blooms.

Required permits – The Everest region is one of the protected areas of Nepal so for those trekkers who want to trek into this region then they have pay for  Trekking permit and entrance fee for Pasang Lhamu rural village development community .

Food – All tea houses have similar menus which feature local traditional Nepali items such ass local hand made breads, potatoes and Dal Baht which rice served with lentil soup with vegetable curry and typical pickles and selected western dishes like pasta, macaroni, pizza, noodles and burgers. Keep in mind most dishes are vegetarian.

Water – water bottle is available in all tea houses however, be mindful of the environmental impact your purchase/plastic bottle will have. Untreated water is available in all teahouses free of charge. Carry your own water treatment system. Boiled water is available for additional charge.

Accommodation -You will be sleeping in private rooms in teahouses. They usually have two single beds with mattress and blankets are available by request. Bathrooms (squat style) are mostly shared; you will need to carry your own toilet paper. Toilet paper is available for purchase throughout the trek. Cold showers are always available. Hot showers or hot bucket are available in some teahouses for additional charge.

High altitude sickness and prevention of it – Altitude sickness, mildest from being acute mountain sickness is the negative health effect of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation. Acute mountain sickness can progress to high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) with associated shortness of breath or high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) with associated confusion. Chronic mountain sickness may occur after long-term exposure to high altitude.

Symptoms of high altitude sickness – Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue and loss of energy, Shortness of breath, insomnia, loss of appetite, skin discoloration (change into the blue, gray or pale), confusion, coughing, coughing of bloody mucus, chest tightness, decreased consciousness, difficult to walk in a straight line and shortness of breath even at rest.

How to skip high altitude sickness? – Ascend slowly, Get good rest, Drink plenty of water, eat appropriately, avoid the alcoholic beverage, do well acclimatization and take advise from your doctor before to get high elevation.

One can get fairly excited about a trip to a previously unknown location. But while traveling you need to make sure that you have all materials that you would require to be ready for every possible situation. And here in Nepal, you will most definitely need to pack a few things for your stay to be as smooth and memorable as possible.

• Sleeping bag (-15C rating)
• Hiking boots (preferably waterproof)
• Camp shoe
• Down jacket (heavy)
• Wind/waterproof shell
• Waterproof pants
• Fleece jacket
• Wool thermals
• Sun hat
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen and chopstick
• Water treatment system
• Medical kit
• Headlamp
• Trekking poles
• Personal toiletries

For a quote, please contact us at: gobinmuhong@hotmail.com

All quotes include:

• Airports picks up and drop off.
• One day sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley.
• Accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast.
• All required permits and TIMS cards.
• Transportation to/from trek start and end points from Kathmandu/Pokhara.
• Professional English speaking guide with a medical kit and porters (including their meals, drinks, accommodation and insurance).
• Accommodation and meals.
• 13% government tax and 10% service charge.

All quotes do NOT include:

• Client insurance
• Tips for guide and porters
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, extra beverages bill, battery charge, wifi charge, hot shower charge, mineral water, snacks)
• Extra porter