Everest Monasteries Trek
This is an wonderful trek, visiting the high valleys of the Khumbu with time to explore villages and monasteries and to sample the incredible hospitality of the Sherpa people. We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek slowly up the Dudh Kosi Valley to the Sherpa capital, Namche. Here, we have time to acclimatize, before following the quiet trail to Thame village in the Bhote Kosi valley. We visit the ancient cliff-hugging Buddhist monastery. Descending to Khumjung, we are treated to incredible views of Kantega and Thamserku and the Nuptse-Lhotse wall with Mt Everest rearing above.
At Khumjung, we camp below Khumbila Peak, home of the patron God of the Khumbu, before making our way towards Phortse, Pangboche and Thyangboche. The views along the trail throughout are tremendous, with snow-capped mountains on all sides, deep forested river valleys and small villages and their fields clinging to impossible looking slopes.
Our maximum point will be Pangboche (3985m) and its charming and unspoiled monastery. After Pangboche we shall return to Lukla via Thyangboche and Namche. A flight back to Kathmandu will conclude this wondrously great trek. The best time for doing this trip is March to May and September to December is best time.
TRIP FACTS
Trip duration: 14 Days
Grade: Soft Adventure Trek - Grade Explanation
Activity: Sightseeing, trekking & exploration
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel / lodge (tea house) & camping
Transportation: Flight & private car
Maximum altitude: 3985m
Everest Monastery trek Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 04: Trek to Namche (3450m)
Day 05: Rest day in Namche
Day 06: Trek to Thame [3739m]
Day 07: Trek to Khumjung [3786m]
Day 08: Trek to Phortse [3542m]
Day 09: Trek to Pangboche [3985m]
Day 10: Trek to Tengboche [3864m]
Day 11: Trek to Namche [3450]
Day 12: Trek to Lukla [2832m]
Day 13: Flight to Kathmandu
Day 14: Depart Kathmandu
Cost Include
- All airport/hotel transfers
- Accommodation in Kathmandu for three nights
- Teahouse/Lodge accommodation during trek
- A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide and entrance fees
- Lukla-Kathmandu flight and airport departure tax
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes
Cost Exclude
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guides and porters
If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made trip to suit your needs. Please let us know whether you would like to make your trip shorter or longer.
TRIP EXTENSION
We’d like to suggest you the following packages are extend your vacation before or after main trip.
2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari- Trisuli River Rafting
- Mount Everest Experience Flight (Mountain flight)