Namche – The Everest Vie …

This trek is suitable for the ones who have limited time in Nepal for holidays and want to have close view of world’s tallest peak Mount Everest. This Namche – The Everest view Trek is an easier and shorter option than the full Everest  Base Camp trek with the highest point reached being the Buddhist monastery in Namche Bazar offering superb view of the world’s highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and many other snowy peaks as well as rich Sherpa culture & lifestyle.

Main Attractions of Everest Region: Explore Sherpa Museum, Namche Bazaar, Sherpa Culture in Khumjung Village, view from Everest View Hotel, Buddhist culture in Namche Bazar , explore the Mountain Rural lifestyle of Nepal , walking to Everest National park.

Trek Grade: Moderate
Trek Starts / Ends: Lukla / Lukla
Max altitude: 3820m

Trip Highlights:
– Namche trekking

– Spectacular sceneries and landscape

– Trek through the heart of Sherpa community

– Old Stupa & monasteries at Namche

– Breathtaking view of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Mt. Pumori, Thamserku

– Green terraced farm different waterfalls, swift flowing rivers, and traditional villages

– Beautiful rhododendron and pine forest, numerous ethnic settlements

 

Day 1: Arrival. Transfer to the hotel. Evening, welcome dinner.

Welcome to Nepal. At your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Himalayan Namobuddha Travel and Treks’ representative will be there to welcome you and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you will be taken for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepali restaurant. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 2: Trek Briefing. Free Day in Kathmandu.

Today, we will have detailed trek briefing in presence of your trek guide. After that, you will have free time to explore the city on your own. Here are some best options to consider:

Explore around Thamel – a colorful tourist hub of Nepal. You will spot numbers of hotels, money exchange, hotels, shops to buy all kinds of souvenirs, trekking gears, etc and many restaurants to chose from offering both Western and local Nepali cuisines.
Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is a great place to start your exploration, where you will walk(about 10-15 min) through narrow alleyways teeming with small shops, temples, and local restaurants.
If you want to stretch your legs, Swoyambhunath, the white stupa rising above the valley, is the perfect spot to catch the sunset over the valley. You can also take a cab which is approximately about 15 minutes drive from Thamel if you are too tired to walk.
Visit the Garden of dreams, which is a classical historical garden located at Thamel(about 5-10 min walk) with an exquisite ensemble of pavilions, fountains, decorative garden furniture, and beautiful flowers and trees.

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (30 Min) and trek to Phakding (3-4 hrs)

Early morning, we drive to airport one hour before flight departure time. Take scenic flight to Lukla airport (2800m). After preparation of luggage for porters, we start walking the stone paved trial towards Bhaisekharka until we reach Phakding. To assist acclimatization we would have a short hike. Overnight in Phakding.

 

 

Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (5-6 hrs)

The trial leads towards the suspension bridge and easy uphill to the Monjo from where Sagarmatha National Park begins after leaving Phakding. After small formalities at National Park, we would cross another suspension bridge and trial to uphill Namche Bazaar. It takes about 1.5 hrs hiking to reach Namche Bazaar, a Gateway to Mt. Everest. Overnight in Namche.

 

Day 5: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar

The day is the acclimatization day of the trek as scheduled but we must have to stay active and moving during the rest day too. We can visit to Thame or Khunde from where we can enjoy views of Mt. Everest and other Peaks with Sherpa Culture. We will hike to Khumjung village on this day and come back to Namche Bazaar.  Stay overnight at Namche.

 

Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame (about 3-4 hrs)

After breakfast at Namche Bazaar, our trek leads through a beautiful pine forest and typical Sherpa villages. Stay overnight at Thame.

 

 

Day 7: Trek from Thame to Monjo(about 3-4 hrs)

This day we will return back following same route and after having lunch in Namche, we descend our trails. Overnight at Monjo.

 

 

Day 8: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (About 4-5 hrs)

After having breakfast at Monjo, we again retract the same trial towards Phakding then walk all the way to Lukla. Overnight at Lukla.

 

Day 9: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

We fly back to Kathmandu as we finished all airport formalities. We can relax, have some gifts for relatives and friends from Nepal. If we want to travel or visit somewhere Himalayan Namobudhha Travel And Trek will manage for that too. Overnight in Kathmandu.

 

 

Day 10: Free day in Kathmandu

This day you can go for some optional tour or do some shopping or just have free day on your own . Overnight in the hotel in Kathmandu.

 

 

Day 11: Transfer to the airport. Departure

 Today is your departure day. Himalayan Namobuddha’s representative will drop you to Airport 3 hours before scheduled flight. It’s time to bid Nepal farewell visit and appreciate your visit to our country Nepal. Hopefully we shall meet again.                                                       

 

*Note: Above itinerary can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make shorter or longer or any other further changes in above itinerary. We will provide you details accordingly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Package Includes

All airport transfers by private vehicle
Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing
Welcome dinner in one of the authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
Domestic flight from kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu
All necessary government taxes

During the trek
Accommodation in local teahouse / lodge
Full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
English speaking experienced trekking guide and all his expenses
Local trekking porter and all his expenses
Insurance of trekking guide and porter
All necessary transfers by private vehicle as mentioned
All necessary trekking permit and paper works
First aid kit
Guided trekking map

 

Package Excludes

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
Extra cost of drinks, shower, battery re-charge,wifi etc. during the trek
Personal clothing and gears
Personal travel insurance covering emergency heli evacuation (mandatory)
Tips to guide (Expected but not mandatory)
Cancellation or additional cost raised by landslide, weather, political unrest, illness etc which are not under our control.
Services which are not mentioned above.

 

Wish you a wonderful Himalayan experience with us!!!

 

Perrrrfect!

Everything was perfect – Chitwan, ABC Trek, Pokhara and Kathmandu was diverse experiences -very interesting. Everybody (Guide, porter , Sangita) was very careful about us. Very great Trip. Perfectly planned by Sangita… Read more “Perrrrfect!”

Mr. & Mrs. Raphael Mina, France
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