Perhaps the most iconic destination around the world, the Everest region (Everest Short Trek) has always invoked a feeling of thrill and adventure amongst trekkers and adventurers. Some lie in awe of the majestic snow-white Himalayas while some are more in tune with the local way of life. For so many, the journey is a dream come true, crossing one more thing off their bucket list.
But for many, the majestic Himalayas of Everest serve as a rite of passage into the world of trekking. Home to countless stories, legends, and lore, the region has always been admired and respected for the hospitality offered by the local people. Everest Short Trek, like its name suggests, is a short journey around the Everest Region covering the most premium locations while still managing to retain the thrilling atmosphere.
Apart from the majestic Himalayas which adorn the skyline almost throughout the journey, much is there to see and learn from. The local populace’s resilience and welcoming are prime examples of this. The local culture draws inspiration from Tibet and Buddhism which is what makes it even more fascinating.
Everest panorama view trek begins with a scenic flight to the picturesque town of Lukla, we set off on the hilly trail. Alongside the raging Dudh Koshi River, the journey takes us part in several vibrant hamlets before reaching the hamlet of Phakding. Climbing past the hamlets of Chumoa and Monjo, the journey reaches Jorsale which also marks our entry into the Sagarmatha National Park.
The next day early morning we have to hike to Everest View Hotel from there we observe the panorama view of Mt Everest, mt Lhoste, Mt Amadamlam, and other peaks. Climbing to Namche Bazaar next, we trek through the stunning views of Ama Dablam (6,812m) and Kusum Kanguru (6,367m). The next stretch of the journey sees us travel to the stunning hamlet of Tengboche which is also home to the famed Dawa Choling Monastery and Tengboche Monastery.
Tenbuchhe monastery is the oldest, and most significant monastery in the Khumbu region. Take some time to enjoy the stunning hamlet. The trail continues to walk through the Imja valley, but we begin our descending journey heading back to the picturesque town of Lukla. The final stretch of the journey sees us travel back to Namche Bazaar before dropping at Lukla. The journey ends once again with a stunning Himalayan flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.
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Touching down at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed by the representatives from our office who will guide you directly to the hotel. Freshening up from the day's journey, you will be further introduced to other staff members including your guides for the trip. Following a short briefing session on the day to day itinerary the day comes to a close and you are free to head down to the local region enjoying the pleasant evening.
A stunning Himalayan flight over the Himalayas accompanied by a thrilling touchdown at the Lukla airport. We begin our Himalayan adventure heading away from the capital city and towards the picturesque town of Lukla. Taking some time off at the hamlet we begin our trek towards the quaint hamlet of Phakding. Exiting Lukla, the journey heads north past the hamlets of Cheplung and Nachipang to reach Koshiguan situated on the banks of the stunning Dudh Koshi River. Making past the hamlet of Ghat, the final stretch of the journey follows the ridgeline high above the river and into the hamlet of Phakding.
An early start to the day, the journey once again follows the banks of the Dudh Koshi River heading past the hamlet of Thulo Gamelan to reach the town of Benkar. Past Monjo, we reach Jorsale which marks our entry into the stunning Sagarmatha National Park. As the majestic Kusum Kanguru (6,367m) creeps into the horizon, we begin our final stretch of our journey heading towards the picturesque town of Namche Bazaar.
Exiting the picturesque town of Namche, the trail takes us on an ascending run heading past the Everest View Hotel which like its namesake boasts stunning views of Mt. Everest (8,848m) alongside the other Himalayas. Heading north away from the quaint hamlet of Khumjung, the journey takes us to the hamlet of Sanasa and Lawi Schyasa before reaching Phungi Thenga. Known for its stunning Himalayan views, the hamlet serves as a perfect place to rest before crossing the Dudh Koshi River to reach the hamlet of Tengboche.
Taking some time off to explore the stunning Dawa Choling Monastery at Tengboche while also enjoying the majestic Himalayan views, we begin our descending journey retracing our steps back to Namche. Reaching back to the banks of the Dudh Koshi River, the journey ascends back to Phungi Thenga but this time with the Himalayas to our back. Pasta Sanasa, the trail descends through a series of Mani stones reaching back to the hamlet of Namche for the night.
The final day of our trek and we begin our descending journey back to the hamlet of Lukla for the night. The journey is a scenic one as it follows the banks of the Dudh Koshi River back to Jorsale once more. Exiting the Sagarmatha National Park, the trail takes us past Monjo and Benkar, following the banks of the Dudh Koshi River to reach the quaint hamlet of Phakding. The final stretch of the trek sees us travel back through the banks of Dudh Koshi River to reach the town of Lukla.
An early start to the day, we make our way out of Lukla, reliving the thrill of its narrow airstrip. Bidding goodbye to the majestic Himalayas, the journey takes us back to the capital city bringing an end to a stunning adventure. Touching down at Kathmandu, we make our way directly to the hotel after which you are free to head down to the local region enjoying the rest of the day. The day ends with a lovely farewell dinner as we celebrate our successful journey.
Our representatives will drop you back to Tribhuvan International Airport just in time for your flight back home. We hope you had a lovely time with us and we look forward to seeing you again.
The Best season for the Everest region is autumn (September-November) and spring (March-May). It is considered to be the best time of the year for any kind of traveling in Nepal. This season is a perfect atmosphere and the temperature is cool. This autumn season is Clear skies and stunning mountain views are Breathtaking. In the spring season, wildflowers will be blooming. The spring is flowering rhododendron blooming entire the trekking trail and hills. It is a combination of blooming rhododendron, clear skies, and the white mountain that is a wonderful experience in your lifetime. Both seasons are the best time to explore any kind of mountain activity.
The two Nights in Kathmandu in the pleasant hotel and five-night teahouse accommodation on the trek.
In Kathmandu, we usually occupy a 4-star hotel located within walking distance of the Thamel. It is most popular and most of the tourists stay at Thamel. All rooms have suite facilities and there are a restaurant, a bar, and an outside courtyard. There's complimentary Wi-Fi within the hotel lobby and Wi-Fi throughout.
On the trek, we offer twin-share bedrooms all through the trek. Beds with foam mattresses, bedsheets, and a pillow are provided on the teahouse. Bedrooms are unheated and may get cold in the dark so you'll get to bring or hire a sleeping bag. Most lodges have just one or two basic toilets and sometimes these are located outside most lodge buildings. The teahouse is the dining room, typically decorated with a colorful established mat, sometimes with a stove or heater (some lodges charge a fee to place the heater on). Most teahouses sell snacks and other essentials like tissues, soap, and toilet tissue. Most lodges have electricity but it's not wholly reliable and lighting might not be bright enough to read by – a torch is important. Electrical charging is generally offered only within the dining room (charged at approx. Rs130-400 per hour per device). Most of the lodges use solar energy so sometimes there's not sufficient electricity for charging. Many lodges have Wi-Fi not long – in some areas it works well but in others, it's slow and unreliable. Most of the teahouse has hot 'showers' now a day. (They charged at approx. Rs200-500 per shower). Sometimes a hot shower is just a bucket of predicament and not a showerhead.
Altitude Sickness and acclimatization are the main major topics that all trekkers and adventurers should know, which is very necessary when traveling on high altitude Himalayan destinations. Altitude Sickness is also known as AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), can occur to some people on the higher altitude from above 2,000 m to 3,000 m, trekkers who are well acclimatized sometimes catch AMS above 3,000 m to 5,000 m high.
To avoid AMS, a rest day is very necessary at a certain height like around 2,800 m or above 3,000 m spending a few days to support acclimatization but Everest's short trek doesn't need acclimatization. You must drink much fluid like water, a light cup of black or green tea, lemonade can overcome high altitude sickness or AMS.
Where some can take protective measures using Diamox or Acetazolamide tablets this prevents and reduce symptoms of AMS and can lower headache in high-altitude walks and climb. The common symptoms are mild headache, lack of appetite, feeling nausea, dehydration as well as lack of sound sleep. Critical and severe cases when one gets the symptoms of HACE (High Altitude Cerebral Edema) which is water in a brain and HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema), a symptom with some water in lungs.
Where the victim should be brought down to safe and secure places with a medical team or doctors to attend, the fastest means is emergency evacuation by any means of immediate and fast transportation where available. In Nepal Himalaya the quickest emergency evacuation by Helicopter services to bring the victims back to Kathmandu for further treatments.
For emergency evacuation where trekkers should be well insured with a good Insurance policy that covers all medical sides and the use of a Helicopter or other means of transportation.
Safe drinking water is the most important part of daily life as well as trekking or taking exercise. Drinking water is available in every place, while you are on a trek to Gokyo Valley.
Three types of safe drinking water are available while on the trek, which is fresh from the creek or spring, but one needs to have a good water filter to be on the safe side, as Himalayan water contains heavy minerals like iron, magnesium, and bicarbonate. Where travelers are not used to liking the local people.
Mineral or bottled water is available in every store, shop, and restaurant of the lodge on route trekking, one can buy bottled water but can be very expensive as one go-to higher areas the price will be double or triple the amount that you pay in Kathmandu.
As High Route Adventure, very much involved in Responsible Tourism and Eco-Trekking, we try to discourage trekkers from buying bottled water, as it is a plastic bottle that adds more garbage for the country to cope with and is well much expensive. Unless you are very desperate and sick, you can buy the bottled water, to keep fit as per medical advice on high altitude, one needs to consume a minimum of 2 liters per day.
The best safe drinking water, buying a liter or more from the lodge or on a route around local lodges and restaurants, where you will be served boiled and filtered water which is very safe.
