Everest View Shortest Trek

Today, we take an early morning flight (30-40 minutes) from Kathmandu to Lukla. As the plane passes between towering mountains, the flight offers you the heart-pounding experience of the turbulence and tranquil picturesque of the Himalayan range. Finally, you land at Lukla airport – the gateway to the Everest Region. How would you feel landing on the airport with just a single runway on a cliff? You will get surprised. Right? Lukla airport is one of the most dangerous airports in the world. At Lukla, you get to rest for some time, meet your local porters and arrange the luggage. From Lukla, after showing your Trekking Permit at the Lukla checkpoint, your footsteps head towards Phakding – a Sherpa village renowned for the 500 years old monastery. You follow the trails down to Thalsaroa, and then to Cheplung. Then, the trail traces along Dudh Koshi valley enjoying the introductory view of Mt. Khumbila (5,761m/18901ft). You continue your pace for a few hours and reach Ghat (2,520m/8,350ft). Further a short walk from Ghat, we reach Phakding – our today’s destination. Enjoy the best hotel, hygienic cuisine, and friendly hospitality with superb service at Phakding.

Today, we trek from Phakding to Namche – the largest tourism hub in the Everest region. Passing through the dense fir, alpine and rhododendron forest along Dudh Koshi River, we go up to Benkar. From Benkar, we further walk through dense forest and cross suspension bridges which take us to Chhumuwa and Monjo. At Monjo, you must register your trekking permit at the check-post, and then trek inside the Sagarmatha National Park. You feel completely enthusiastic about the wonderful environment of the park. Also, you may encounter wild animals and several species of vegetation. Watch them out! Ahead, we cross the Tenzing-Hillary suspension bridge over Dudh-Koshi River, ascend via the pine and fir forest to the ridge. On the trail toward the ridge, we have the first glimpse of Mt. Everest. Enjoy it. Continue your pace uphill pace for a couple of hours; finally, you arrive at Namche Bazaar. Enjoy the rest of your time at Namche – standard lodging and modern facilities like ATMs, internet, cyber cafes, pubs, and restaurants.

On this exploration day, you take your early breakfast and start a short trek to Everest View Hotel and other Sherpa villages in the Khumjung valley. You perceive Mt. Everest towering along with its siblings in front of you. You start your short trip to the Everest View Hotel, one of the world's highest hotels. While having tea or coffee, you will be capturing the magnificent views of Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Khumbila (5,761m), Mt. Thamserku (6,623m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Ama Dablam (6,812m). This is a lifetime memory. For physically fit trekkers, there are more to explore – Khumjung and Kunde villages. Otherwise, you can return to Namche from Everest View Hotel. In the Khumjung village, visit Khumjung Gompa and Khumjung Hillary School (established by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1961). Then, you slope down to Kunde which is well-known for ‘Hillary Hospital’: the largest hospital of the Khumjung region established in 1966. Keeping your pace, the journey from Kunde to Namche comes at the Syangboche Airport. The airstrip is a non-commercial airfield with an unpaved, short runway that is exclusively used by helicopters to transport hikers who become ill, injured, or require special attention. From the runway, you can enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Namche village. Finally, you drop down to Namche. If you have time, at Namche, you can enjoy Sherpa culture and traditions, modern facilities, Tibetan artifacts, homemade Yak cheese and butter, and heart-warming hospitality. Get relaxed, take a rest and restore your energy.

Today, we depart from Namche and follow the trails down to the Dudh Koshi River, then retrace our steps to Monjo and Cheplung via the Sagarmatha National Park pathways. You will never forget the excitement of crossing a suspension bridge, walking through deep alpine and rhododendron woods, and hiking along rocky terrain. From Cheplung, we climb for more than half an hour and reach Lukla. In the evening, you can participate in the farewell program; thank your hard-working and ever-smiling porters. Also, give yourself a total rest.

On this second last day of your trek, we fly back to Kathmandu from Lukla. Restore your memories in the plane flying between giant mountains. After landing at TIA, you will be transferred to your hotel. Relax! Also, you can explore local markets nearby, taste Nepali and other continental cuisines at various restaurants and observe the hustle-bustle lifestyle in Kathmandu.