9-Day Short Everest View Trek

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This morning, you'll leave early to head to the airport to catch your 25-minute flight to Lukla, the starting point of your Everest Base Camp trekking experience. Later in the morning, after you have fuelled up and prepared for your trek, you'll begin the journey to Phakding at 2,650 metres. You'll arrive there around lunchtime and have the afternoon to relax at your teahouse.

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Today, you will trek along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, passing through many forests and crossing the river over a number of long suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. You'll have stunning views across the mountains that stretch for miles, rewarding you for your hard work. After entering the Sagarmatha National Park and the settlement of Monjo, the trail gets very steep. You will eventually reach your destination for today, Namche Bazar, known as the gateway to Everest.

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When attempting a big trek like this, it is very important that you take days out to adjust to the high altitude. Today, you'll rest in Namche Bazaar. It is recommended that you take a gentle hike to Phakding and back, which is about four hours, as this helps with adjusting to the altitude.

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Your route today to Tengboche weaves in and out of side valleys, with small uphill and downhill treks. You'll be trekking for a total of five hours before you reach your teahouse in Tengboche where a delicious dinner will be waiting for you.

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From Tengboche, it is a steep descent to the suspension bridge at Phunkitenga and after a break, you'll cross the Dudh Kosi and ascend to Tashinga. From here, the trail contours high above the valley through Shanasa before returning to Namche Bazar, where you'll take your lunch and enjoy a final opportunity to visit the shops. You'll descend down from Namche Bazar down along the Bhote Kosil. You'll cross the river and follow it to Jorsale where you will stop on the bank of the Dudh Koshi River.

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You will start your last day by walking along the river following the bridges to Monjo. It’s about three hours walking to Lukla. You'll walk along the River Dudh Koshi again and take a final uphill walk to reach Lukla. After all of your training to reach this point. You'll find today's trek a breeze. It’s your last night here. You'll have time to relax in the village and perhaps exchange stories with other travellers.

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This morning, you'll have breakfast and take the early morning flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver who will take you to your hotel in Kathmandu. After checking in at the hotel, you'll have some free time to do some souvenir shopping, get a massage or go on an optional tour.