Short Everest Trek

Trek days : 5 days
Total tour : 8 days
Trek grade : moderate
Max altitude : 3440m
Min group size : one pax
Trekking style : Lodge to lodge

Many people wish to see Everest from near but they do not have time to go all the way to Everest base camp or even to a ten day trek to Tengboche monastery. Keeping the same in mind , we have designed this unique itinerary for the busy people who want an Everest experience during their short holiday.

It is a short but not and ordinary trek .The itinerary is carefully designed to take you to the finest view points of Everest region that offer you a face to face breathtaking view of Everest , Amadablum, Lhotse, Nuptse and other mountains. Also you will get a rare opportunity to explore big Sherpa village and have a close look at their fascinating Buddhist culture.

Our trek starts with an exciting 45 minute mountain flight to Lukla airstrip.From lukla we walk along the Dudh koshi river and reach the Sherpa capital of Namche bazzar on the second day. Namche is an active and lively town in Everest region. The ridge above Namche offers extraordinary view of Everest and other mountans of Khumbu.

Next morning we visit Syangboche. Syangboche offers breathtaking close view of Everest and other mountains. We then visit the the biggest village of the Sherpas- the Khumjung village.We exlore the village , visit the exotic monasteries , the Hillary school and finally return to Namche for overnight stay. We return to Lukla next day and fly back to Kathmandu early morning.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Flight to Lukla ( 45 mins )  and trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 03: Phakding to Namchebazzar (3440m)
Day 04: Namche to Syangboche, enjoy great view of Mt Everest,  and back to Namche
Day 05: Namche to Lukla (2840m)
Day 06: Early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu, free day on your own
Day 07: Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.
Day 08: Fly back home

Note: We have allowed one extra day on this itinerary incase we need acclimatization day / rest day at Namche or if there be a flight cancellation  due to bad weather at Lukla.If your are very fit and if you do this trek in season with good weather, sometimes even 7 days may be enough.

Price: USD 980 per person ( 2-4 person group size )
            USD 1199 per person ( for one person only )

However for a 7 day itinerary , we can operate this trek for USD 930 and USD 1150 per person respectively .

Included in the price

• All surface transfers as per itinerary  including arrival and departure transfers
• Kathmandu to Lukla return airfare, airfare of our staffs
• Three star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis
• All three meals with tea and coffee during trek days
• Accommodation at mountain lodges
• Necessary permit and national park fees
• Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, all entry fees .
• Salary , insurance and all expenses of our staffs

Not included in the price

• Nepal visa ( requires USD 25 in cash and one photograph, granted upon arrival in Kathmandu airport )
• Personal equipments and clothing
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, your insurance
• Cold drinks and beverages , tips