Description
Embark on a breathtaking 9-day Everest Trek, a short and scenic route designed for those who yearn to witness the majestic views of the world’s highest peaks but prefer a less extensive trekking experience. This journey commences with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla in the Khumbu region, followed by a trek to Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Monastery.
The trek offers an optional day hike to Khumjung village, a delightful Sherpa settlement, adding a charming cultural touch to your adventure. This trek serves as an excellent introduction to Sherpa country and culture, providing a splendid glimpse into the rich traditions of the region while showcasing breathtaking mountain views. Suited for those with time constraints and ideal for first-time trekkers in Nepal, this route ensures a memorable and fulfilling experience in the heart of the Everest region.
Day 1: Kathmandu
Namaste and Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal. Arrive at Kathmandu airport anytime. Meet your representative from Anu Treks and have a detailed meeting for your trip, please ask the receptionist where the meeting is held if you are unsure. If you have spare time, explore busy Kathmandu. Kathmandu is a capital city of Nepal which holds an ancient and historical architecture and symbols of the 20th century blending with traditional Culture.
Attractions:
- Durbar Square
- Temples/Monkey Temples/Shrines
- Monetary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included:
- Lunch or Dinner
Day 2: Kathmandu To Phakding (2652 M)
Flight, Kathmandu to Lukla: 45 minute
Walking hours Lukla to Phakding: 3 to 4 hours–6 to 7 Km
Enjoy your adventurous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla with scenic views if the weather is clear and experience an amazing landing at Lukla. Have breakfast in Lukla (2840 m) then get ready to walk the rest. Your trip will be lead by an experienced English speaking local guides with his assistance. The trail follows the Dudh-Koshi river where you will head through pine and cedar woods along the Dudh-Koshi river, approximately 3 to 4 hours walking then reach Phakding.
Accommodation:
- Tea House (1 night)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day3: Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3440 M)
Walking Hours: 6 to 7 hours—9 km
After your breakfast at Phakding, you will be walking around 6 to 7 hours to Namche Bazaar which is 9 km from Phakding. You will spend two days in Namche Bazaar acclimatizing the altitude than an excursion to Thame and Khumjung, the green village. Keep your eyes open and get your camera ready as this will the first opportunity to experience the glance of the Everest. While walking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, you will cross the river following in the footsteps with blue pine forest and viewing spectacular bright in bloom rhododendron flowers, especially in spring. Cross the Dudh-Koshi river at Benkar then enjoy looking way up above 6000 meters to see snow-capped Kusum Kanguru (6369 m) and Thamserku (6623 m) peaks. Reach at Monjo (2835 m) Bazaar and have your lunch break. From Monjo, your walk becomes a little tougher with a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. You will now enter the national park and continue upstream crossing the river through the Jorsale village (2805 m). To reach Namche Bazaar cross another spectacular suspension bridge and be ready to first glimpse of the peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Twache. Sleep your first at Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation:
- Tea House ( 1 night)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3420m)
Day 4: Namche Bazaar (3440 M)
Acclimation day to Namche Bazaar
You will spend one more night in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize the altitude properly and is the best way to keep strenuous walking up the high and back down. Namche Bazaar is a historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan trade exchange salt, dried meat and textiles. This day you will walk to Syngboche airport (3700m), then continue hiking Everest view hotel for a great panoramic view of the Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Twache and Khumjung village. On the way back explore the Sherpa culture Museum, lifestyle, and their traditions.
Accommodation:
- Tea House ( 1 night)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Namche Bazaar To Tengboche Monastery (3867 M)
Walking hours: 6 to 7 hours–9 km
Today you will walk around 6 to 7 hours from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche, a beautiful town which holds a popular Tyangboche Monastery in the Everest region. The monastery is seated by the reincarnated Rimpoche (a blessed Monk of Tibetan Buddhism). Mani Rimdu Festival in the Monastery with nine days of ceremonies and special meditation by the monks with Mask Dance is observed in late October (date fluctuate due to the lunar calendar) every year. There is the practice of receiving the blessing by the Monk for the successful climbing of Everest and other mountains in the region.
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (1 night)
Meals included:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Tengboche To Monjo (2840 M)
Walking hours: 9 hours —-16 to 17 km
Today we return back to Namche Bazaar then continue to hike down to Monjo. The route to Monjo takes us steeply down along the Bhote Kosi. We cross the river and follow it to Jorsale, then on to Monjo.
Accommodation:
- Teahouse ( 1 night)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 7: Monjo To Lukla (2860 M)
Walking hours: 6 hours—16 km
You have done it and it is your final day of trekking back to Lukla approximately 6 hours walking. On the way back to Lukla, we will walk once more in the dense jungle. Descend steeply down to the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi river. Continue walking getting to Lukla, almost tie to say goodbye to your local experts who made your trip memorable. It is Lukla now and enjoys your relaxing day after the rigorous adventurous trip.
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (1 night)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Lukla To Kathmandu
Flight Lukla to Kathmandu—45 minute
If the weather is happy, we will take the short 45-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Once again glance through the aircraft window and enjoy the amazing view. Once landing at Kathmandu, return to your accommodation, relax and the rest of the is your own to enjoy.
Accommodation:
- Hotel ( 1 night)
Meals Included:
- Lunch or dinner
Day 9: Kathmandu
Today is your departure day, according to your next plan schedule, you can departure at any time. We are still with you so feel free to talk to Anu Treks staff for further assistance as we will be so much happy to share our experiences and ideas. If you are not ready to leave and willing to stay in Nepal, Your CEO or tour leader help you with travel arrangement to extend your visas and adventure.
Cost Included:
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Trekking Permit TIMS
Locat Expert Guides and assistance
Sagarmatha National Park permit
All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses
Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer
Cost Details:
Personal equipment for trekking
Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
Emergency Rescue evacuation during the trek in case needed
Personal expenses
Start: Kathmandu
Min Age: 12
Min Group Size: 1
Trip Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Destination: Nepal
Duration: 9 Days
End: Kathmandu
Max Age: 100
Maz Group Size: 15
Activity: Walking
Region: Everest Region
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
- Sherpa lifestyle, and the magnificent scenery.
- Tengboche monastery and Pangbuche monastery.
- Nepal’s most beautiful mountains, Ama Dablam – the ‘Matterhorn of the Khumbu’.
- Mount Everest Lhotse-Nuptse ridge
- Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Kathmandu
Namaste and Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal. Arrive at Kathmandu airport anytime. Meet your representative from Anu Treks and have a detailed meeting for your trip, please ask the receptionist where the meeting is held if you are unsure. If you have spare time, explore busy Kathmandu. Kathmandu is a capital city of Nepal which holds an ancient and historical architecture and symbols of the 20th century blending with traditional Culture.
Attractions:
- Durbar Square
- Temples/Monkey Temples/Shrines
- Monetary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included:
- Lunch or Dinner
Day 2: Kathmandu To Phakding (2652 M)
Flight, Kathmandu to Lukla: 45 minute
Walking hours Lukla to Phakding: 3 to 4 hours–6 to 7 Km
Enjoy your adventurous flight from Kathmandu to Lukla with scenic views if the weather is clear and experience an amazing landing at Lukla. Have breakfast in Lukla (2840 m) then get ready to walk the rest. Your trip will be lead by an experienced English speaking local guides with his assistance. The trail follows the Dudh-Koshi river where you will head through pine and cedar woods along the Dudh-Koshi river, approximately 3 to 4 hours walking then reach Phakding.
Accommodation:
- Tea House (1 night)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day3: Phakding To Namche Bazaar (3440 M)
Walking Hours: 6 to 7 hours—9 km
After your breakfast at Phakding, you will be walking around 6 to 7 hours to Namche Bazaar which is 9 km from Phakding. You will spend two days in Namche Bazaar acclimatizing the altitude than an excursion to Thame and Khumjung, the green village. Keep your eyes open and get your camera ready as this will the first opportunity to experience the glance of the Everest. While walking from Phakding to Namche Bazaar, you will cross the river following in the footsteps with blue pine forest and viewing spectacular bright in bloom rhododendron flowers, especially in spring. Cross the Dudh-Koshi river at Benkar then enjoy looking way up above 6000 meters to see snow-capped Kusum Kanguru (6369 m) and Thamserku (6623 m) peaks. Reach at Monjo (2835 m) Bazaar and have your lunch break. From Monjo, your walk becomes a little tougher with a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. You will now enter the national park and continue upstream crossing the river through the Jorsale village (2805 m). To reach Namche Bazaar cross another spectacular suspension bridge and be ready to first glimpse of the peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Twache. Sleep your first at Namche Bazaar.
Accommodation:
- Tea House ( 1 night)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3420m)
Day 4: Namche Bazaar (3440 M)
Acclimation day to Namche Bazaar
You will spend one more night in Namche Bazaar to acclimatize the altitude properly and is the best way to keep strenuous walking up the high and back down. Namche Bazaar is a historic trading post where Nepalese and Tibetan trade exchange salt, dried meat and textiles. This day you will walk to Syngboche airport (3700m), then continue hiking Everest view hotel for a great panoramic view of the Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Twache and Khumjung village. On the way back explore the Sherpa culture Museum, lifestyle, and their traditions.
Accommodation:
- Tea House ( 1 night)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Namche Bazaar To Tengboche Monastery (3867 M)
Walking hours: 6 to 7 hours–9 km
Today you will walk around 6 to 7 hours from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche, a beautiful town which holds a popular Tyangboche Monastery in the Everest region. The monastery is seated by the reincarnated Rimpoche (a blessed Monk of Tibetan Buddhism). Mani Rimdu Festival in the Monastery with nine days of ceremonies and special meditation by the monks with Mask Dance is observed in late October (date fluctuate due to the lunar calendar) every year. There is the practice of receiving the blessing by the Monk for the successful climbing of Everest and other mountains in the region.
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (1 night)
Meals included:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Tengboche To Monjo (2840 M)
Walking hours: 9 hours —-16 to 17 km
Today we return back to Namche Bazaar then continue to hike down to Monjo. The route to Monjo takes us steeply down along the Bhote Kosi. We cross the river and follow it to Jorsale, then on to Monjo.
Accommodation:
- Teahouse ( 1 night)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Day 7: Monjo To Lukla (2860 M)
Walking hours: 6 hours—16 km
You have done it and it is your final day of trekking back to Lukla approximately 6 hours walking. On the way back to Lukla, we will walk once more in the dense jungle. Descend steeply down to the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi river. Continue walking getting to Lukla, almost tie to say goodbye to your local experts who made your trip memorable. It is Lukla now and enjoys your relaxing day after the rigorous adventurous trip.
Accommodation:
- Teahouse (1 night)
Meals Included:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Lukla To Kathmandu
Flight Lukla to Kathmandu—45 minute
If the weather is happy, we will take the short 45-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu. Once again glance through the aircraft window and enjoy the amazing view. Once landing at Kathmandu, return to your accommodation, relax and the rest of the is your own to enjoy.
Accommodation:
- Hotel ( 1 night)
Meals Included:
- Lunch or dinner
Day 9: Kathmandu
Today is your departure day, according to your next plan schedule, you can departure at any time. We are still with you so feel free to talk to Anu Treks staff for further assistance as we will be so much happy to share our experiences and ideas. If you are not ready to leave and willing to stay in Nepal, Your CEO or tour leader help you with travel arrangement to extend your visas and adventure.
- Cost Details
-
Cost Included:
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Trekking Permit TIMS
Locat Expert Guides and assistance
Sagarmatha National Park permit
All accommodation during the trek best available hotel/guesthouses
Airport-Hotel-Airport transferCost Details:
Personal equipment for trekking
Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
Emergency Rescue evacuation during the trek in case needed
Personal expenses - Key Details
-
Start: Kathmandu
Min Age: 12
Min Group Size: 1
Trip Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Destination: Nepal
Duration: 9 Days
End: Kathmandu
Max Age: 100
Maz Group Size: 15
Activity: Walking
Region: Everest Region
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
- Route Map
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- Trip Highlights
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- Sherpa lifestyle, and the magnificent scenery.
- Tengboche monastery and Pangbuche monastery.
- Nepal’s most beautiful mountains, Ama Dablam – the ‘Matterhorn of the Khumbu’.
- Mount Everest Lhotse-Nuptse ridge
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