The Everest View Trek is an ideal trekking option for those who want all the excitement of an Everest trek but without the physical exertion of hiking to Everest base Camp. I
It can also be a great option if you have time restrictions and want to experience Everest trekking in Nepal with magnificent Himalayan views in just eight days.
On this trip, you'll also have the chance to explore the unique city of Kathmandu and take in the spectacular Everest Himalayan scenery.
This is a wonderfully short and easy trekking holiday in Nepal.The Everest View Trek is an ideal trekking option for those who want all the excitement of an Everest trek but without the physical exertion of hiking to Everest base Camp. I
It can also be a great option if you have time restrictions and want to experience Everest trekking in Nepal with magnificent Himalayan views in just eight days.
On this trip, you'll also have the chance to explore the unique city of Kathmandu and take in the spectacular Everest Himalayan scenery.
This is a wonderfully short and easy trekking holiday in Nepal.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Kathmandu, Free Time & Pre-Trip Meeting
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You will arrive at Kathmandu airport where you will be transferred by private car to your hotel for check-in. You'll attend a pre-trip meeting at the hotel in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day. There is a variety of interesting markets and museums to visit in Thamel.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu
Transportations
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight
Destinations
Kathmandu
Notes
During this meeting, your guide will greet you at your hotel and provide all of the necessary information regarding your upcoming trip. Feel free to ask questions regarding the trek if you have any.
Day 2
Fly to Lukla and Trek to Phakding
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Today you will check out of the hotel and will be transferred to the domestic airport to catch a flight to Lukla. Begin your first 3-hour trek to Phakding where you will enjoy a delicious local Nepali lunch. Check in to your tea house in the afternoon and you will have some free time to explore the village before dinner in the evening. Have an early night to prepare for an adventurous trek in the morning.
Accommodation
Phakding Tea House- Khumjung
Activities
Lukla to Phakding
Free Time in Phakding
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport
Plane from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA)
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kathmandu
Phakding
Day 3
Phakding to Namche Bazar
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Today you will have your breakfast at 7 am and check out of the tea house after. Enjoy a 6-hour trek to Namche Bazaar. Stop at Jorshalle for lunch, where you will enjoy a local Nepali meal before continuing your trek. You will have a magnificent view of Mt. Everest from Top Danda. In the afternoon check in to your tea house where you can rest or explore Namche Bazaar before dinner.
Accommodation
Namche Bazaar Teahouse
Activities
Phakding to Namche Bazaar, Khumjung
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Phakding
Namche
Day 4
Acclimatisation Hike to Syangboche
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Today is an acclimatisation day, and you will be hiking to the Everest viewpoint at Syangboche (3,880 metres) after breakfast. You will experience the panoramic views of the Everest Himalayan range including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Tawche, Thamserku and more. After, head back to Namche Bazaar to have lunch at the same tea house. You may take a rest or explore around Namche Bazaar in the afternoon.
Accommodation
Namche Bazaar Teahouse
Activities
Acclimatisation Hike Syangboche
Free Time in Namche Bazaar
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Namche
Khumjung
Sagarmatha
Day 5
Namche Bazar to Lukla
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Leave Namche Bazar after breakfast. The trail at the beginning is downhill until the high bridge at Dudhkoshi river. From here you can enjoy the last view of Mount Everest from Top Danda. After a tea break at Jorsalle you will continue to Phakding, passing by Monjo and Benkar villages. Stop at Phakding for lunch and continue your trek to approach Lukla. You will check into a tea house and explore Lukla before dinner. Your Everest trekking in Nepal takes around seven to eight hours on this day.
Accommodation
Lukla Tea House
Activities
Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Namche
Chaurikharka
Day 6
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu
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Wake up early in the morning and after breakfast, you will walk 10 minutes to the airport. On this scenic 30-minute flight, you can take one last look at the spectacular Himalayas. Once you arrive in Kathmandu you will be transferred to your hotel and you will have some free time in the afternoon to explore Thamel.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Free Time in Thamel
Transportations
Plane from Tenzing-Hillary Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Hotel Moonlight
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Chaurikharka
Kathmandu
Day 7
Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu & Farewell Dinner In Nepali Restaurant
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Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. During the day you will visit Swyambhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa. After the tour, you will return to Kathmandu City Hotel. Here, you can prepare your trip to organise the things you may need during the trek.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Activities
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Restaurants
Farewell Dinner in Nepali Restaurant
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kathmandu
Day 8
Departure from Kathmandu
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You'll have some free time in the morning to do some last minute shopping before you are transferred to the airport for your departing flight.
Activities
Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu
Transportations
Private Driver from Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
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What’s included?
7 nights accommodation
7 activities
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
Trekking permits
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
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Benefits of this trip
Nepal in 8 days
3-star accommodation
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